Respect, Responsibility, Resilience Dear Parents/Carers COVID-19 Update School Attendance - Students should be at school unless: • They have a medical certificate, which states they are unable to return to school due to an ongoing medical condition and include the expected time frame. • They are currently unwell • Please note in accordance with NSW Health, parents and carers are reminded NOT to send children to school, if they are unwell, even if they have the mildest flu-like symptoms. The school will make arrangements for students, who present as unwell or have flu like symptoms, to be sent home • Students who have been absent due to flu-like symptoms are NOT to return to school until they have a negative COVID-19 test and are symptom free • The school MUST sight the negative COVID-19 test result BEFORE students can return to school. Procedures after COVID-19 Testing 1. When your child obtains a COVID-19 test, please notify the class teacher 2. If and when a negative result is obtained, please email a screen shot of the results, including your child’s FULL NAME and CLASS to the class teacher 3. When your child is symptom free, they may return to school. Kindergarten Enrolments 2021 Due now. Please complete an online enrolment form now or contact our school for further assistance. The Department of Education enrolment form can be found here: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/enrolment/primary-school-enrolment Further information can be found on our website: https://oakhilldr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/enrolment.html Thank you I’d like to thank the community for diligently working with us to ensure the safety of all. Parents have been keeping their children at home as sniffles emerge and have kept them at home until negative C-19 results are determined. This is similar with our staff. Teachers remain diligent about their health and remain at home when cold like symptoms appear. The flow on effect here is that we require more casual teachers in their absence. Many of these casual teachers are known to our school and are able to easily fit in and maintain learning and wellbeing in our classrooms. Term 3 Week 9 14 September 2020 Dates for your Diary - Term 3 Week 9 Tuesday 15 September Trash Free Tuesday Year 5 Leadership Day Wednesday 16 September K/1 Social Skills SISA EAL/D Parent Webinar Friday 18 September Scripture & Ethics Week 10 Monday 21 September Year 3 Literacy/Numeracy Check-in (21-25 Sep) Tuesday 22 September Trash Free Tuesday Wednesday 23 September K/1 Social Skills SISA Friday 25 September Scripture & Ethics TERM 3 ENDS (Term 4 commences 12/10/20)
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Dear Parents/Carers COVID-19 Update School Attendance - Students should be at school unless:
• They have a medical certificate, which states they are unable to return to school due to an ongoing medical condition and include the expected time frame.
• They are currently unwell
• Please note in accordance with NSW Health, parents and carers are reminded NOT to send children to school, if they are unwell, even if they have the mildest flu-like symptoms. The school will make arrangements for students, who present as unwell or have flu like symptoms, to be sent home
• Students who have been absent due to flu-like symptoms are NOT to return to school until they have a negative COVID-19 test and are symptom free
• The school MUST sight the negative COVID-19 test result BEFORE students can return to school.
Procedures after COVID-19 Testing 1. When your child obtains a COVID-19 test, please notify the class
teacher 2. If and when a negative result is obtained, please email a screen shot
of the results, including your child’s FULL NAME and CLASS to the class teacher
3. When your child is symptom free, they may return to school. Kindergarten Enrolments 2021 Due now. Please complete an online enrolment form now or contact our school for further assistance. The Department of Education enrolment form can be found here: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/enrolment/primary-school-enrolment
Further information can be found on our website: https://oakhilldr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/enrolment.html
Thank you I’d like to thank the community for diligently working with us to ensure the safety of all. Parents have been keeping their children at home as sniffles emerge and have kept them at home until negative C-19 results are determined. This is similar with our staff. Teachers remain diligent about their health and remain at home when cold like symptoms appear. The flow on effect here is that we require more casual teachers in their absence. Many of these casual teachers are known to our school and are able to easily fit in and maintain learning and wellbeing in our classrooms.
Term 3 Week 9 14 September 2020
Dates for your Diary - Term 3
Week 9 Tuesday 15 September Trash Free Tuesday Year 5 Leadership Day Wednesday 16 September K/1 Social Skills SISA EAL/D Parent Webinar Friday 18 September Scripture & Ethics Week 10 Monday 21 September Year 3 Literacy/Numeracy Check-in (21-25 Sep) Tuesday 22 September Trash Free Tuesday Wednesday 23 September K/1 Social Skills SISA Friday 25 September Scripture & Ethics TERM 3 ENDS (Term 4 commences 12/10/20)
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R U OK? Day/Modified Cross Country Another great day for our students and staff, living the learning of positive wellbeing. Our students from K-6 focus on the five aspects of Wellbeing, which we refer to as SPECS (Social, Physical, Emotional, Cognitive and Spiritual). In order to be considered "well," it is imperative that all aspects are addressed. In addition, our students are taught to identify their strengths, think optimistically, show gratitude and kindness. The recent R U OK? Day served to consolidate and put into practice learning on SPECS. Not just learning it, but living it. A reminder that our website, includes valuable information about all areas of our wellbeing program. Our website https://oakhilldr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/positive-education.html and may be useful to broaden your understanding of wellbeing. Betty Ploeg Principal Planning This week, our regular programs (Science & Technology, Library) are suspended so that all teachers can collaboratively plan units of learning for Term 4. Together, teachers will identify the essential learning required based on syllabus outcomes and student needs to prepare worthwhile learning sequences. Assessment tasks where students do, make, show or represent selected skills will be developed. The purpose of these tasks is firstly to provide feedback to inform teaching and learning and also to gain evidence for Semester reports. They will also use this time to develop resources to engage and support learning for every student. We thank our staff’s flexibility with our timetables to provide this valuable collaborative time.
Instructional Rounds This term, our school has supported two schools in our network, Berowra PS and Normanhurst PS through professional learning in Instructional Rounds. Our teams learn about best practice, make lesson observations, review data to determine trends and make recommendations to support the schools to improve their practice, with the goal of improving student outcomes. Whilst we are currently unable to visit other schools and undergo observations in person, we are fortunate that we can use technology to continue learning together virtually. Next term, our network colleagues will complete the same process for our school. By using the collective expertise across schools, we are able to use this evidence to drive our teacher learning for continual improvement, ensuring we are having the greatest impact on student outcomes.
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Presentation Assembly Our Presentation Assembly is scheduled for Monday 7 December, 2020. At this point, we are planning for this event to be held at Cherrybrook Technology High School and Live Streamed to our community as we will be unable to invite any parents or special guests. We need to wait until further advice from the Department of Education regarding events in Term 4. Thank you for your understanding. Julie Torney Deputy Principal
Wellbeing – LEARN IT, LIVE IT, TEACH IT! Quality Relationships and Wellbeing
Notes Due
School Photo Year Book Sponsorship Donation Friday 11 September
SCHOOLTV SPECIAL REPORT: Celebrating Father’s Day Father’s Day was last weekend and this Special Report from SchoolTV highlights how the role of fathers has changed dramatically over the centuries and the positive impact they can have on their children’s mental health. It is also a gentle reminder for them to ensure their own wellbeing and seek help if necessary. For many years now, the role of fathers has changed and evolved. During the industrial revolution, fathers were often considered detached and distant due to working long hours in factories. However, today things have changed dramatically with many dads being celebrated for being sensitive, caring and more hands-on. Recent studies have shown that children benefit greatly from having fathers who are present and interacting in everyday activities. This has transformed the understanding of how fathers shape children’s lives from the start, challenging conventional ideas of parenthood and gender. Research also suggests that fathers influence their sons and daughters in different ways, which is especially true during their transition to adolescence. Engaging in regular physical activities can play a key role in influencing children to learn self-control, face challenges, regulate emotions and take manageable risks. In this Special Report, fathers will learn about the positive impact they can have on their child’s mental health and wellbeing, whilst also ensuring they indulge in a little self-care. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help. Here is the link to your special report https://oakhilldr-p.schools.nsw.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/celebrating-fathers-day Helen Paris Deputy Principal
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R U OK Day at Oakhill Drive Last Thursday, Oakhill Drive was awash with yellow. balloons, banners, t-shirts and hats. This reminded us that we need to check in on each other and ask “R U OK?”. Not just on this day, but every day. The important messages that were discussed in classrooms included the signs to look for in others that show that they may not be ok and how, where and when to start a conversation.
All students added a hand to the R U OK? display writing the names of 5 people on the fingers they could go to for help, or 5 people that they could check in with and help.
Together we R OK!
Students also expressed their gratitude to our local essential workers by writing letters of appreciation and making colourful thank you posters. Look for these displayed at the local shops, doctor’s surgeries, preschools etc. Remember to ask someone you know… R U OK? They will feel better and so will you!! Helen Paris Deputy Principal
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Tournament of Minds (TOM) is an Australian educational program challenging the world to develop problem solving skills. TOM offers teams of primary and secondary students the opportunity to solve authentic, open-ended challenges that foster creative, divergent thinking whilst developing collaborative enterprise, excellence and teamwork. This year ODPS trialled a new approach to the implementation of the ‘Tournament of Minds’ competition. Students of 3W, 4D, 5P and 6B were involved in the trial throughout term 3. Within allocated class time, the students engaged in a variety of mini problem-solving challenges that provided them with the opportunity to enhance their critical and creative thinking skills. The mini challenges prepared the students for an ultimate online SUPER CHALLENGE. Congratulations to all students. Seven Teams made it through to the finals. We wish the following teams the best of luck as they eagerly await to receive their results for their responses to the Super Challenge! Congratulations to;
3W SAM Discipline: The Arts
4D Timemaddillos Discipline: The Arts
4D Transportlz Discipline: The Arts
5P The Steamers Discipline: The Arts
Adele Jodie Daniel Allison Jaden L Kerwin Tristan
Molly Chynthia Zoe Serena Isabel Dylan Thomas
Mukund Ethan Tyler Colby Ethan Sarika Amanda
Elysse Alex Jasmine Akamjot Sebastian Jasmine Elliot
6B Déjà vu Discipline: The Arts
6B Superminds Discipline: The Arts
5P Dynamic Dynamites Discipline: The Arts
Emily Yena Elizabeth Selina Claire Alvina Harine
Rana Isabelle Sienna Chloe Sophie Ava Ella
Jacob Ellena Yusuf Daniel Calli Noel Sienna
We would like to acknowledge the hard work of our Tournament of Minds facilitators, Mrs Pacoe, Mrs Body, Mrs Paterson, Mrs Dixon and Mrs Weigand. It has been a fabulous experience for all students involved thanks to the hard work and dedication from these teachers. Hollie Brito Assistant Principal, Curriculum
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Awards
Stage 3 Gold and Silver Acorn Requirements for Remainder of 2020 The requirements for both Gold and Silver Acorns have been amended for 2020 and we acknowledge that there are now less Participation and Citizenship opportunities available to Stage 3 both at school and in the community throughout the rest of the year. For this year only, Participation and Citizenship will not have separate required hours but can be combined to give a total number of hours according to the grade.
• Citizenship hours may include some, or all, activities done outside of school.
• For any activity, a minimum of one hour is still required, done either all at one time or over a few sessions.
• At least one hour of Participation must be completed as part of the combined Participation and Citizenships hours.
• A minimum of 2 examples of Citizenship is required.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: ~ Our Gold Acorn Award Winners Abigail R Siena B Isabelle R Aidan V Isabella P Amy E
~ Our Silver Acorn Award Winners Lachlan F Ellena D Siena H Andrew M Joshua B Hannah K
Oakhill Drive Public School
Honour Board
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The new grade requirements for 2020 are: Year 5
➢ Awards – any 2 Colour Positive Pan, Oaktree or Legend awards given during 2020.
➢ Participation and Citizenship – a combined total of 6 hours. Citizenship – at least 2 hours completed out of school. Participation – minimum of one hour required.
Year 6
✓ Awards – any 2 Colour Positive Pan, Oaktree or Legend awards given during 2020.
✓ Participation and Citizenship – a combined total of 10 hours.
Citizenship – at least 3 hours completed out of school. Participation – minimum of one hour required.
Once all requirements and paperwork have been approved, any Acorns will be presented by the Principal or Deputy Principal. With the weekend winter sport season finishing up soon, it is now a suitable time to have the participation and in some cases citizenship forms competed by weekend coaches. Janelle Lord Award Coordinator Band News Save The Date - Junior Band Information Night Live Webinar Thursday 29 October, 2020 (Term 4, Week 3) An evening for all students and parents interested in joining our fabulous Junior Band in 2021. Open to all current Year 2 and Year 3 students. More information and registration details will be available in the coming weeks. Jamie Watkins Band Coordinator Friday Home-Sport Tennis
Friday home sport tennis is not proceeding this term. It will be re-evaluated at the start of Term 4. Michelle Paterson Tennis Coordinator
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Canteen News The Canteen will remain closed for over-counter orders. Lunch orders are by Flexischools only and must be submitted prior to 9:30am. Please remember that students are to bring a water bottle to school as bubblers still cannot be used. Helen, Liz and Jenny Canteen Managers Uniform Shop
In anticipation of students switching over to the summer uniform in Term 4, please refer to the school website under ‘Parents and Community - Uniform Shop’ tab for details of the correct summer uniform that students are to wear. This section also includes the link to Boys and Girls Uniform Order Forms.
Summer Uniform & Sports Uniform For new parents to the school who are ordering summer uniforms for the first time, please feel free to contact me on the school uniform shop email address [email protected] should you have any queries or wish to make a suitable time to view sizing. The girls’ uniform is either the summer dress or girls have the option of wearing the girls dress shorts and
girls summer shirt. A new style of girls’ shorts has been ordered this year which has an expandable waist
with elastic and buttons inside the waistline, to adjust the waist to suit. Summer uniforms may be ordered
on Flexischools Please also note that the uniform shop sells sunglasses with ODPS on the arms and a place for you to insert your child’s name. In the meantime, the winter uniform is to be worn by all students for the remaining weeks of Term 3.
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Community News DISCLAIMER We sincerely thank our advertisers for their support of our school. While Oakhill Drive Public School is selective in the advertisements it runs, parents are advised to use their own discretion in supporting these services.
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SCHOOL SECURITY If you see trespassers in the school out of hours please call school security.
1300 880 021 (24 hours)
Supervision of Students Our teachers supervise children at the following times in the playground: 8:30am-9:00am - Before school 10:55am-11:20am - Recess 1:10pm-2:00pm - Lunch 3:00pm-3:30pm - Bus children only No child should be at school before 8:30am No child should remain playing on site without parent supervision in the afternoon.
1-5 Oakhill Drive, Castle Hill 2154 T: (02) 9634 1033
Attention Parents Please remember we do not encourage parents onto the school grounds. If you need to visit for any reason – please call ahead first. Once on grounds please ensure to sign in each time you enter for COVID-19 Tracking.
