The Connection Coldstream Primary School 10 th December, 2019 Leap into Learning by Showing Respect, Responsibility & Teamwork Diary Dates 12th December PUPIL FREE DAY – OSH Available 13 th December Carols at Community Centre – 6:30 Bring a picnic dinner (This is an alcohol free school event) 16 th December Helper’s morning tea/Class parties 18 th December Grade 6 Graduation Rush – (P-2) 20 th December End of Term 4 – 1:30pm dismissal Final assembly @ 1:00pm OSH Available WISHING YOU A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Stay safe and look forward to seeing you in 2020. School will resume on Wednesday 29 th January, 2020. From the Principal’s Desk It is hard to believe that this is the final newsletter for the year and that we have Carols in just two days’; time. The children have prepared and learnt their lines and are looking forward to the night at the Community Centre. Recalling one of the lines in the dialogue: “Isn’t it funny how singing makes your heart happy?” In fact scientifically it has been shown that singing releases endorphins into the system actually increasing feelings of wellbeing. So come along and sing with us on this family event. We ask that children arrive by 6.25 and can be dressed in bright Christmas gear and ready to start promptly at 6.30 pm. Santa will arrive at about 7.30 with his sack of goodies and there will be photo opportunities available in the sleigh. THANKS Class parties, excursions, Graduation, reports…this is an incredibly busy time in schools and I would like to take this opportunity to thank staff who have worked extremely hard this year under trying circumstances. While they have kept normalcy on the surface, they have been paddling very hard under the surface implementing new curriculum and assessment processes which are allowing us to improve the outcomes of all children. We have tracked each and every child very closely and congratulate both teachers and the children for their excellent progress this year. This has been supported of course not only by ES staff and office staff, who are the backbone of the school but also our extended school family…the parents who have worked either directly with the children or who have provided special events that have not only brought joy to the children but have also raised funds for the school upgrades – specifically the blinds and the technology equipment in 2019. A very sincere thanks to our community helpers…the parents, grandparents, past parents and our fabulous mentors who support us each and every day with smiles and love. We hope that you can all join us at the Helpers’ Morning Tea this coming Monday 16 th at 11am in the Library where we take this opportunity to formally thank you all.
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The Connection Coldstream Primary School 10th December, 2019
Leap into Learning by Showing Respect, Responsibility & Teamwork
Diary Dates
12th December
PUPIL FREE DAY – OSH Available
13th December
Carols at Community Centre – 6:30
Bring a picnic dinner
(This is an alcohol free school
event)
16th December
Helper’s morning tea/Class parties
18th December
Grade 6 Graduation
Rush – (P-2)
20th December
End of Term 4 – 1:30pm dismissal
Final assembly @ 1:00pm
OSH Available
WISHING YOU A MERRY XMAS
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Stay safe and look forward to
seeing you in 2020.
School will resume on Wednesday
29th January, 2020.
From the Principal’s Desk
It is hard to believe that this is the final newsletter for the year and
that we have Carols in just two days’; time. The children have
prepared and learnt their lines and are looking forward to the night at
the Community Centre. Recalling one of the lines in the dialogue:
“Isn’t it funny how singing makes your heart happy?” In fact
scientifically it has been shown that singing releases endorphins into
the system actually increasing feelings of wellbeing. So come along
and sing with us on this family event. We ask that children arrive by
6.25 and can be dressed in bright Christmas gear and ready to start
promptly at 6.30 pm.
Santa will arrive at about 7.30 with his sack of goodies and there will
be photo opportunities available in the sleigh.
THANKS
Class parties, excursions, Graduation, reports…this is an incredibly
busy time in schools and I would like to take this opportunity to thank
staff who have worked extremely hard this year under trying
circumstances. While they have kept normalcy on the surface, they
have been paddling very hard under the surface implementing new
curriculum and assessment processes which are allowing us to
improve the outcomes of all children. We have tracked each and
every child very closely and congratulate both teachers and the
children for their excellent progress this year. This has been
supported of course not only by ES staff and office staff, who are the
backbone of the school but also our extended school family…the
parents who have worked either directly with the children or who
have provided special events that have not only brought joy to the
children but have also raised funds for the school upgrades –
specifically the blinds and the technology equipment in 2019.
A very sincere thanks to our community helpers…the parents,
grandparents, past parents and our fabulous mentors who support us
each and every day with smiles and love. We hope that you can all
join us at the Helpers’ Morning Tea this coming Monday 16th at 11am
in the Library where we take this opportunity to formally thank you
all.
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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT CONT.
INCLUSION WORKS
You will notice in the bundle of forms that will come home to you, that there is a form to give permission for Inclusion
Works to operate in the school. This group will be consulting with staff about ways that we can further engage your
children and ensure that we are catering even more for every child. While we know we do an excellent job, on our
continuous improvement path, we are looking to increase Student Voice by reaching each and every child in
meaningful ways. We look forward to this wonderful opportunity in 2020.
REFURBISHMENTS
We are hopeful that the relocatables will be completed by the end of the school year…and while we know this is an
incredibly busy time, if you have ANY spare time from now till when school returns, please let us know…many hands
make light work!
I will take this opportunity to farewell students and families leaving us and wish you all the very best and hope that
the whole school community has a fantastic, joyous and restful break. We look forward to greeting you again in
2020 for what is promising to be a fantastic year.
Phillippa Adgemis – Principal
REMINDERS
Bookpacks will be available for collection from Monday 9th December – Thursday 19th December.
Uniform shop will be closed for stocktake from
Wednesday 11th December.
ALL LOST PROPERTY WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE FINAL ASSEMBLY.
Please check to see if your child has any lost items.
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SCHOOL CAPTAIN’S REPORT
Hi Coldstream, it is your School Captains back with another report.
On Friday we had the Colour Run. It was really fun being sprayed with colourful chalk while running around and cooling down on icy-poles. Thank you to parent club for organising this fantastic event. On Tuesday, our senior students ran the school and taught all the classes. We had a great time and hope that our students did too. It was a really interesting experience. Coming up we have our Christmas Carols night on the 13th of December. All of our school is working hard to perfect our singing and it will be a great night. Thanks for reading Taylah Mae and Tyler
PARENT CLUB NEWS
We had a fabulous day for our Colour Run event. Thank you to all the students and families that helped to raise $1200 for our school. This money will be put towards more much needed blinds around the school. So far the blinds we have purchased have made a huge difference in the classrooms and around the school. Thank you to those parents who came up to assist on the day. Your time is much appreciated. A huge thank you to Carly Ellicott. Carly organized and set up this whole event for us to enjoy. Job well done! Parent Club is made up of a small group of people who help to organize events that are not only enjoyed by our children, but also bring in much needed funds for our school. Everyone has a part to play, whether big or small, but none of these events would happen if it weren't for those parents who volunteered some of their time to assist on the day or coordinate the activity. Thank you all very much. Thank you also to the teachers and staff for on occasion, allowing us to interrupt your class time and for your ongoing support of our activities. Thank you Janet for all the time you give to assist Parent Club with your wonderful office skills and knowledge. Finally, thank you to all the families for your donations and support of all our activities throughout the year. Wishing you all a safe and very Merry Christmas. Emily Matthews
SCHOOL COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S REPORT –
I would like to wish everybody a safe and Merry Christmas. Thank you to all the staff and School Council for all your support and hard work you have put in this year. Looking forward to what 2020 brings us. Kelly Borg
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Congratulations to 34 for winning the attendance award for the last 2 weeks.
Attendance Champions
P1 IIII
12 IIIII IIII
34 IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII II
56 IIII
Notes you may have missed
Rush (Grades P-2) End of year activity – 18th December
Library Tales
Fantastic effort by all the grades at
returning their books on the first day of
the stocktake. It certainly makes it
easier.
The biggest thank you goes to grade 34
who consistently returned or re-
borrowed every week this term with no
overdues. They were also the first grade
to return ALL their books (students and
teacher). WELL DONE!
For those who still have overdues,
please return them to your class ASAP.
Thank you.
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ASSEMBLY AWARDS
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE SUPERSTARS ON RECEIVING THEIR
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS.
CONGRATULATIONS TO PETER-JAMES FOR THE NUDE FOOD AWARD AND
MACKENZIE FOR GREAT WORD SEARCHING.
CONGRATULATIONS TO BLUE HOUSE ON WINNING THE HOUSE POINTS
AWARD LAST WEEK.
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SEDA Inflatable Sports
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FUNFIELDS
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REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM DAY
BUSH ART
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First Aid in Schools On the 25th of November a lady came to our school to talk to us about
first aid.
We went through a slide that talked a bit about first aid.
On the slide it went through every step of what to do if there is an
emergency from how to get into a phone with a passcode, to what to do
when skilled people turn up.
When we had finished the slide we did CPR on the mannequins.
It was really good to learn CPR but I hope never have to use it.
We talked about lots of different things you do when doing first aid.
I really liked doing first aid.
By Shelby
Outdoor Classroom Day
On the 22nd of November 2019, we had an outdoor classroom day. It was really fun; we were outside almost all day.
At the start of the day we did some reading, we sat at the playground. I was sitting on the monkey bars and it was freezing up there.
For the second session we did maths. We used a compass to direct our partner. My partner was Lily and I made her bump into
things. Then we had recess.
After recess we went to the Reserve and did some writing, my story was The Crazy Heatwave.
For the second session we made art with nature. After that we had lunch.
For the last session we stayed inside.
By Shelby
Calling Santa at the North Pole
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CRAFTPOWER INCURSION
CRICKET CLINIC
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Coldstream Primary is having a Student Free Day on
Thursday the 12th of December, but OSHC will be open
for care from 7am-6pm.
The day’s theme will be Multimedia & Wheels day.
So bring your electronic/ media devices (iPad’s, iPod’s,
tablets, Nintendo DS or even a favourite movie) and
also along your wheels (bikes, skateboards, scooters or
even roller-skates) for a fun- filled day.
All meals for the day are provided; this includes,
breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea & also
snacks.
You will need to bring; A charger for any electronic
device you may bring, a helmet & a water bottle.
If you would like to book your child/ren in or if you have
