Term 3 Week 7 Thursday 6th September 2018

Phone: 9652 1237 Fax: 9652 2538 School Security: 1300 880 021

www.glenorie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au Email: glenorie-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Upcoming Events

Date Event 11 Sept Kindy excursion Featherdale 23 Sept COUNTRY FAIR 25 Sept 7:00pm P&C Meeting 28 Sept Silver/ Gold assembly 28 Sept Last day term 3 15 Oct Students return term 4 22 Oct First Kindy orientation Mondays 23 Oct 7:00pm P&C Meeting 25 Oct First Kindy orientation Thursdays 26 Oct Fire Wise program K-2 Yr 5

The Partners in Learning parent feedback survey

The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement. We really need parents to take part in this survey. At present, only 6% of our parents have completed the survey. Running this survey will help our school understand parents’ and carers’ perspectives on their child’s experience at school. These include communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and practices at home and parent/carer views on the school's support of learning and behaviour. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements. The survey is conducted entirely online at home or on public computers. The survey typically will take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey will be conducted between 27 August and 26 October. Participating in the survey is voluntary; however, your responses are very much appreciated.

survey : https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/yytj6

More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents

Fundraising News

We hope all the dads, granddads and pas enjoyed opening their Father’s Day gifts on Sunday. Once again, I would like to thank Mrs Powell and her team for their wonderful help organising this event for the children. They are simply wonderful.

Academic Success A few weeks ago, many of our Year 2-6 students participated in the English University of NSW academic competitions. We would like to congratulate all of the students who participated. Special congratulations to our winners:

Remy Campbell High Distinction in English

James Waterson High Distinction in English

Audrey Lin Distinction in English

Kiran L Distinction in English

Maya Desirazu Distinction in English

Gus Gittins Credit in English

Leo Clissold Credit in English

Sam Hall Credit in English

Benjamin Lin Credit in English

Trey O’Connor Credit in English

Jaida Pullin Credit in English

Nikhil Desirazu Credit in English

Fraser Duck Credit in English

Sarah McMurray Credit in English

Nathan Camilleri Credit in English

Rowan Whiteman Merit in English

Cruz Grech Merit in English

Cameryn Gillies Merit in English

Sport News Congratulations to all of our PSSA sporting teams for a wonderful achievement throughout this season of competition. All players have demonstrated outstanding skills and, more importantly, have been terrific sports ambassadors. Congratulations to Ben Stringer, Lachlan Powell, Harry Devaney, and Blake Cowley who will compete in the NSW PSSA Primary Athletics Carnival on 17th September.

Enrolment Trends We have had 3 families joining our community from other suburbs. If your family is planning on moving out of the area and the result will mean that your child will not be with us in 2019, would you please inform the office in writing ASAP…we are starting to plan for next year. Please encourage any new families, which move into your street to contact the school for an enrolment package and/or an interview with Mrs Pearce. Thanks. Become involved in your child’s education. Enjoy learning! Lyn Pearce Principal

What an amazing community of Grandparents, parents and friends we have at Glenorie Public School.

As I gazed around our school hall during our Grandparents Day assembly, it was hard to see an empty seat. The dedication, enthusiasm and interest our Grandparents displayed was heart-warming.

If you would like to revisit the excitement of the day, or perhaps, you were not able to attend but would like to view the Grandparents Day activities, please use the following link to a movie we created titled 'Grandparents Galore': https://www.filmpond.com/ponds/glenorieps/films/b-kps0vbl3yq

This movie is also accessible, along with additional Glenorie Public School movies, on our school website.

Katie Harmon Assistant Principal

The Brigade has several new members who have started their Bush Fire Training. If you have been thinking about joining the brigade there is no time like the present. There is something for everyone in the RFS and there is no better way to be prepared for the fire season. Training progresses through levels of skills that you can work through at your own pace. We have 2 members who have just completed their Arduous Fire Fighting courses, definitely not for everyone but for those who wish to, it is a great opportunity to expand your skills!

We are also more than happy to talk you through what you need to do to help keep your home and family safe. We can arrange a property check onsite if that would help you.

What is your next step to keep your family, home and property safe should bush fire threaten?

1. Make a Plan and be ready to implement it.

a. When to leave?

b. Where you will go?

c. How will you get there?

d. What will you take?

2. Monitor the Fire Danger Ratings sign.

3. Keep up to date with the Fires Near Me app on your

phone.

4. Prepare your home and property

a. Gutters – cleaned regularly and fit gutter guards

b. Lawns – Keep mown and free of leaves and twigs

c. Flammables- remove wood piles and ensure gas

bottles are in a safe cleared space.

d. Remove low dry scrub from around buildings

e. Ensure your house/property number is clearly

marked so emergency vehicles can locate you.

For further information on family and property preparation go to https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare . You are welcome to call the brigade community engagement officer James Wicking 0422 168 914 or Elizabeth Whiteman 0416 201 196. You can also call the station 9652 2017 (leave a message someone will get back to you) or visit the Glenorie Station Monday evening from 8pm or Saturday afternoon from 2pm.

Just a reminder: Permits are required before your light a fire.

P & C News Country Fair Update - 23

rd September 2018

– the countdown is on – 16 days to go!! Key Country Fair Dates

Parent Helper Notes due back to school –

TOMORROW 7th

September

Woolworths Raffle Ticket Sale Day – Saturday 8th

September 10am – 3pm

Woolworths Raffle Ticket Sale Day – Sunday 16th

September 10am – 3pm

Pre Sale of Fruit and Vegetable Boxed ends – Wednesday 19th

September 5pm

Raffle Tickets Due Back to School – Friday 21st September

Art Competition Entries – Friday 21st September

LEGO Competition Entries – Friday 21st September

Country Fair Set Up – Friday 21st September - all helpers meet at School Hall at 9:30am

Pre Ride Sale – on Flexischools ends Friday 21st September 5pm

Cake Boxes – donations – Sunday 23rd

September 10am

Country Fair Day – Sunday 23rd

September 10am – 3pm

WOW our Jar Mufti Day was an amazing success on Tuesday, every jar was

amazing and well thought out…. Everyone listened to all the instructions

and we have 320 jars ready for the 3/4U game for the Country Fair.

Thank you to the families that donated more than one jar….. BUT A

MASSIVE thank you to our wonderful mums, Madona Habkouk, Megan

Piper, Kelly Kearns, Catherine Millitello, Heather Seacey, and Kate

Devaney that spent the day getting the jars ready. Our school is lucky to

have such dedicated mums working to make our Country Fair amazing.

Week one raffle ticket competition winner was the Gillies’ Family - they won a free ride band for the

day. Well done and thank you to the 26 families that have already returned their raffle ticket books. The

second draw of our raffle competition will take place on Monday and each week after. If any students

would like to sell MORE books go to the office and collect another book.

On Saturday 8th

September some volunteers in year 5 & 6 will be selling raffle tickets at Woolworths.

At assembly on Monday we checked the weight of the “Kiss a PIG” money

boxes – Mrs Pearce and Mr Gornalle are the heaviest – but remember it’s about

the amount of $$ in the tin so no one knows how much is in Mrs Perry’s, Mrs

Harmon’s or Mr Ure’s money tin. SO everyone is in the running to be our

winner - to “kiss” a real live PIG at 2:30pm on Sunday 23rd

September. So join

in the fun and let’s see which lucky teacher will be kissing a pig!!

Today Cake boxes & note have been sent home – ready for you to fill with some great

goodies – please read the separate note – take care making your boxes and please return if

you do not plan on filling the box as others may decide to bake more cakes. If you would

like to bake more than one cake please ask at the office for another box.

Thank you to the families that have already donated prizes and wine bottles – Red or White for the

chocolate wheel – if you have any items to drop off, we need these prizes by 14th

September.

Please continue to clean out bookshelves and be ready to donate good condition

books, cook books and DVD’s for the second hand book stall.

We still need donations of cans of soft drinks – please bring your

donations to the school office.

ALL items can be dropped off at the school office

Pre sale of Ride Bands – are on sale via FLEXISCHOOLS ONLY now and till Friday 21st September

5pm. $25 is the discounted price and it will be $30 on the day for a full day ride band.

Pre Sale of Fruit and Vegetable boxes – note has been sent home today – are on sale via

FLEXISCHOOLS ONLY – now till 5pm Wednesday 19th

September.

Please ensure you continue reading the newsletter to stay informed with how you can help.

OOSH News Important Changes to fee collections: All families have been notified of the changes to our fee

collection. The P & C will be implementing a direct debit system to ensure all families keep up to date with

their fees. Please ensure the competed forms are returned to Courtney by the due date so we can implement

the system.

Please contact the OOSH on 9652 0074 if you have any question in relation to the OOSH program and

availabilities for your children to attend.

Canteen Recess and Lunch orders MUST be ordered via Flexischools, by cut off time

Monday 9:30am and Friday by 9 am

Friday 7th September

Monday 10th September

CO- ORDINATOR AM Kate Devaney CO-ORDINATOR Amanda Truelove

CO-ORDINATOR PM Kate Devaney 930-130pm Julia Hayes

930-1030am Nerissa Anderson 1130-230pm Tamara Batson

930-12 Jodie de Bono

12-2pm Belinda Newman

12-2pm Libby Cuza

CAN YOU HELP in the Canteen? Please leave your details in the office for Kate. Many hands make light work!

Uniform Shop The uniform shop will continue to open Monday 9am to 10am BUT uniforms will only be delivered to

your child’s class on a Thursday if ordered via Flexischools.

The uniform shop ONLY operates Monday 9am to 10am.

Commonwealth Bank School Banking Program School banking day will continue every WEDNESDAY morning. We encourage children

to visit the school banking window before 9:25am to ensure you are not late for class.

Once you have 10 TOKENS you can trade them for an amazing prize.

Family Portraits Please keep in Mind: Family Portraits are available at UB Art Shack where 10% of your session booking

fee will be donated back to Glenorie Public School. More details contact the office.

glenoriepandc@gmail.com

Year 6 students are offering

Chicken Schnitzel Burgers Every Wednesday - $6 each week

Year 6 students and parents are raising money for their Farewell and Year 6 Gift

to the school so will be making and selling Chicken Schnitzel Burgers

Wednesday lunch time.

The burgers are designed to school canteen guidelines and are Healthy Kid Association

approved.

You must pre-order your burger by filling in the slip below and handing it in with your

money (preferably in a lunch bag) by the Tuesday before.

Payment cannot be made via Flexischools.

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Complete this section if you are ordering for only Wednesday 12th

September

- Chicken Schnitzel Burger – with lettuce & mayo - $6 each

Name Class $ Special Request

Orders must be at the office by 10am Tuesday 11th

September

** No late orders will be accepted **