2013 Term 2 Week 5 Principal: Timothy Allen
∇ 2014 ∇ T1 –W5 ∇ 27.02.14 ∇ Principal: Timothy Allen
Yanco Public School Newsletter
“The Ibis”
Main Avenue, Yanco NSW 2703
Phone: (02) 6955 7162
Fax: (02) 6955 7477
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.yanco-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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In this edition
Principal’s News School Contributions Page 2 School Excursion Planning Page 2 Year 7, 2015 Application Forms Page 2 School Newsletter Page 2 Schools Clean Up Day Page 2 Vibe Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge Page 2 Merit Award System Page 2 Peer Reading/Home Reading Programs Page 2 News from the Office Page 2/3 Sports Report LNPSSA Swimming Carnival Page 3 LNPSSA Soccer Gala Day Page 3 LNPSSA AFL Trials Page 3 LNPSSA Basketball Knockout Page 3 LNPSSA News Page 3 School Uniform Page 3 P. & C. News Page 4 News from the Classrooms Page 4 Complaints Handling Policy Page 4 Canteen Menu Page 5 Community Events Page 6 Our Sponsors & Community Calendar Page 7
Feature Photo
Our new Peer Reading program is proving very successful.
Yanco Public School Principal: Timothy Allen Phone: (02) 6955 7162 Fax: (02) 6955 7477 Email: [email protected] Website: www.yanco-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Towards a Better World
Yanco Public School Main Avenue
Yanco NSW 2703
Calendar Term 1, Week 5 Wednesday, 26th February
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Thursday, 27th February Soccer Gala Day
Friday, 28th February Schools Clean Up Day
Term 1, Week 6 Wednesday, 5th March Sausage Sizzle
Friday, 7th March LNPSSA AFL Trials
Home Reading
Targets and Rewards
25 nights (End of term 1) – Water Fun
Activity 50 Nights (End of Term 2) – Pizza Party 75 Nights (End of Term 3) – Morning tea
As Achieved 100 Nights – Book Award
125 Nights – Lunch with teachers 150 Nights - $25 Scholastic Book Club
Voucher
TERM 1 VOLUNTARY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS are now due.
$10 per term per child or $40 for the full year.
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Principal’s News Welcome back to Week 5 of Term 1. Congratulations to all students for their efforts in representing Yanco PS at the LNPSSA Swimming Carnival and LNPSSA Basketball Knockout last week. You were all excellent representatives for the school and displayed outstanding sportsmanship and behaviour at both events. Good luck to the Year 5/6 students who will participate in the LNPSSA Soccer Gala Day this week. Next week I will be out of school on Wednesday and Thursday, 6 and 7 March, attending a Primary Principal’s Conference in Griffith. School Contributions Each year the school asks for a small contribution towards the resourcing of the school. The contribution goes is $10 per term or $40 per year and goes towards stationary items for classrooms and other resources needed for subjects such as visual arts, The contribution works out at $1.00 per week and significantly assists School Excursion Planning Yanco PS is looking to change its long term excursion planning, with changes to the traditional bi-annual Year 4-6 excursion to Borambola. This change has been discussed and is supported by the Yanco P & C, who have discussed the possibility of fundraising to assist with future excursions. Please find attached a letter outlining the possible changes to future excursion planning and a short survey to assist with planning possible changes. 2015 Year 7 Application Forms This week families of students in Year 6 received a ‘Moving into Year 7 2015’ Expression of Interest Form. These forms assist public schools in organising their school requirements for the next year’s Year 7 students. These forms need to be returned to the front office by 21 March, 2014. If any parents need assistance please contact the school. School Newsletter After feedback received from the parent survey held last year it has been decided to move the publishing of the school newsletter to later in the week. From this week the school newsletter will be published and sent home with students every Thursday. Schools Clean Up Day Tomorrow Yanco PS will participate in Schools Clean Up Day as part of Clean Up Australia events. Since 1992, school communities across Australia have demonstrated their support for caring for the environment through participating in Schools Clean Up Day, with over 2,400 schools each year taking part. Students will clean up within the school, as well as the streets surrounding the schools vicinity. Vibe 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge Yesterday students in Year 3-6 attended the Vibe 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge, which was held at the Leeton Stadium. Students competed in a number of Vibe 3on3 events, including basketball, art (painting), dancing (break dancing/hip hop dancing) and rapping.
Merit Award System After consultation with the P & C and school staff, a new Merit Award system will be phased in during Terms 1 and 2, with plans for it to be fully implemented at the beginning of Term3. Students began receiving Achievement Awards last week, with all students who attended the Small Schools Swimming Carnival, LNPSSA Swimming carnival, Infants Aquatics Fun Day and LNPSSA Basketball Knockout being rewarded with an Achievement Award. Peer Reading / Home Reading Programs Students received their Home Reading Folders last week and the Peer Reading program has also commenced. From feedback received from students, many are participating in reading at home each night. Staff have told students that they do not have to read to an adult, reading to their teddy can count as home reading, as well as reading to a sibling, reading a newspaper, a magazine or an online book on an I pad. We encourage reading at home, because we love reading!
Until next week Tim Allen
News From the Office Sometimes the school requires parent’s assistance in transporting children, other than their own, to and from sporting events or small excursions in their private vehicles. It is a DEC mandatory policy that driver’s transporting children other than their own supply the school with a copy of their driver’s licence, car registration and complete a Working with Children Check – Declaration for Volunteers (available from the office). If you plan on assisting the school with transporting students, can you please bring these documents to the office. A number of parents are also yet to complete and return the ongoing General Permission Note, Media Permission Note etc. Copies of these permission notes will be sent home to these parents with students this week. Could you please assist the office by returning these notes as soon as possible?
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If any of your children have a medical condition, for example asthma, we are required by the Department to have an action plan from their doctor. Please provide this information to the school office as soon as possible to enable us to update our records and treat your child accordingly. We thank you for your assistance in these matters.
Sports Report
LNPSSA Swimming Carnival The LNPSSA Swimming Carnival was held at Leeton last Friday, with a number of students qualifying to represent Small Schools. Thank you to those parents who came along to cheer on the students and assist with transport to the carnival and return. Unfortunately, no students qualified for the LNPSSA Swim Team to participate in the Riverina PSSA Swimming Carnival. Congratulations to Jack Cross and Jaite Eyles, who achieved 3rd Place as part of the Small Schools Junior Boys Relay team.
LNPSSA Soccer Gala Day Today students in Year 5/6 are attending the LNPSSA Soccer Gala Day at Parkview PS (girls) and the Leeton Ovals (boys). More news in next week’s newsletter.
LNPSSA AFL Trials The LNPSSA AFL Trials will be held at the Leeton Showground on Friday, 7 March 2014. Any boys in Year 5/6 interested in attending should speak to Mr Allen as soon as possible so that their name can be forwarded to the organisers. LNPSSA Basketball Knockout Last Friday students in Years 5/6 participated in the LNPSSA Basketball Knockout competition at Narrandera Stadium as part of the Small Schools teams. Well done to all who attended for their excellent behaviour and their efforts. The Leeton PS teams proved much too strong; however, both the boys and girls teams proved competitive against Parkview Public School. Brittany Dolan and tale Warren were among the best Small Schools players on the day, with Kyle Zylstra never giving up in the boys team. LNPSSA News Details of remaining Term 1 events are:
• LNPSSA AFL Trials – Leeton Showground, Friday March 7 (Individual nominations)
• Riverina PSSA Tennis Selection Trials – Griffith, Friday 14 March (Individual nominations, must be able to serve)
• LNPSSA/Griffith Rugby League Trials – Parkview PS, Friday 14 March (Individual nominations)
• LNPSSA Netball Knockout and Trials – Leeton Stadium, Monday 7 April 2014 (Gala Day, all Year 5/6 girls)
• LNPSSA Rugby League Knockout – Leeton Town Ovals, Monday 7 April 2014 (Gala Day, all Year 5/6 boys)
In addition to these events, Year 5/6 students are also invited to nominate for the following sports by the due date:
• Rugby Union – Individual nominations by 19 July, 2014 • Hockey – Individual nominations by 24 March, 2014 • Boys Softball – Individual nominations by 25 July, 2014 • Girls Softball – Individual nominations by 2 May, 2014
School Uniform The wearing of school uniform builds school pride and a sense of belonging in students. All items of clothing in the school uniform are available from the school office, which is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays. If any parents or carers are having difficulty purchasing items of school clothing, please contact the office. The polo shirts and hat orders have arrived, so all sizes are now available.
P. and C. News
On Sunday, the P & C conducted a Car Wash, held to coincide with the monthly Yanco Markets. Thank you to the parents, and students, who assisted with washing the cars on the day. All funds raised will go towards the P & C. This year the P & C will insure all students against accidents in the school playground and during school activities, such as excursions. This policy will cover out of pocket medical expenses, such as dental work, within set limits. This is in conjunction with the school Ambulance Cover
COMMONWEALTH BANK STUDENT BANKING DAY IS
TUESDAY
Please bring your banking to the school office Tuesday morning.
New application packs have arrived and are available at the school office.
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News from the Classrooms K/1/2 Mrs McClymont was very impressed with the results of a survey taken during data in numeracy activities on how the children in K/1/2 helped out at home. Wow, what busy little people they must be at home !!
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IGA Shopping Dockets
The Golden Apple is once again supporting Yanco Public School. Please collect your shopping dockets from the Golden Apple and place in the box provided in the front office.
COMPLAINTS HANDLING POLICY All minor complaints and disputes should be resolved promptly and without using formal procedures. Whenever possible, informal resolution should be attempted first in all matters assessed as less serious. Schools – a guide for parents and carers It is best to discuss your concerns with your child's teacher first. Make an appropriate time to meet with them or phone the school and ask for an appointment with the teacher. If you are not happy with the result, or if you do not feel it is appropriate to talk to them, phone and make an appointment to discuss your concerns with the principal. You may bring a friend or relative to be your support. If you need an interpreter, we can arrange that - just ask beforehand. If your complaint is about the principal you will need to contact the school director in your area. Ask the school office staff at your school for their name and number. If your complaint cannot be resolved in an informal way, we may ask you to put it in writing. It is important that you include specific details of the situation and tell us what you would like to happen as a result of your complaint. We can help you to put your complaint in writing, if you require it. Alternatively a complaint form may also be used. Complete the form and send it to the principal, or the school director in your area.
YR 6 LEADERS GROUP SAUSAGE SIZZLE Wednesday, 5.3.14 $1- sausage in bread
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YANCO PUBLIC SCHOOL CANTEEN SUMMER MENU Open Monday and Thursday
Something hot…………. Wedges- T Small $2.50 Large $3.00 Nuggets 40c each or 6 for $2.00 Pies Small $1.50 Large $3.00 Sausage Roll Small 50c Large $2.00 Mini Pizza - $2.00 Lasagne - $3.00 Tomato or Sweet & Sour Sauce – 20c Lunch Bag – 5c
Something cold………. Salad Sandwich- $2.50 Salad Roll - $3.00 Chicken or ham with lettuce, cheese, carrot, tomato & mayonnaise Salad Tub - $3.50 Chicken or ham with lettuce, cheese, carrot, tomato, beetroot, pineapple, cucumber & dinner roll. Vegemite or Peanut Butter Sandwich- $1.00
Snacks, Drinks and Iceblocks….. JJ’s or Chips – 80c Yoghurt Sticks – 10c Shapes or Tiny Teddies – 20c a bag Fruit Slabs – 15c Fruit Faces – 10c Cold Drinks Fruit Box - $1.00 Chocolate or Strawberry Milk -$1.50 Iceblocks Billabongs - $1.30 Milo Cups or Frozen Yoghurt - $1.80 Lemonade Icy Poles - $1.00 Quelch Icy Poles - $ - 50c
CANTEEN CAKES ROSTER
Thank you to those parents that responded to our request for cakes. If your name is not on the list below you
will be on next term’s roster.
Monday, March 3 – Belinda O’Connell Monday, March 10 – Natasha Zylstra Monday, March 17 – Halina Capstick Monday, March 24 – Luisa Davidson Monday, March 31 – Jodie Lipscombe Monday. April 7 – Nyree Dunn
[Don’t worry if you can’t cook. A bought “something” from the supermarket is fine!]
If you have any questions please ring Kim Evans—0416 591 200
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Community Events _
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COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
Yanco Village Markets Yanco Community Hall
Sunday, 23rd March
Powerhouse Museum Open Day
Sunday, 23rd March
Yanco Lions Club Meeting Yanco All-Servicemen’s Club
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month
7.00 pm
YANCO LIONS CLUB “We serve”
P.O. Box 750, Leeton Yanco Road, Leeton
Phone: 6953 2000 Fax: 6953 2772
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• Contract Labour Hire • Payroll and Administration
Services
Suite 8, 42-52 Pine Avenue, Leeton NSW 2705
Ph.: 6953 6002 Fax.: 6953 6048 Mobile: 0417 361 690
136 Torrens Street Canley Heights NSW 2166
Phone/Fax: 1800 996 611
• Tree trimming • Gardening
Starfish Florist Ph: 6953 6988
Shop 2, Currajong Court, LEETON NSW 2705
Call in and see the girls at Starfish Florist
GABLES FAMILY DAYCARE Now Open 8.00am—5.00pm Monday to Friday
4/10 Waratah Street, Leeton 0-2 Years: $ 7.00/hr. 2-5 Years: $ 6.50/hr. 5 Years & up After School Care:
$6.00/hr. Child Care Benefit Available. Ph: 0428 556286 b.h. 0269 556286 a.h.
LEETON OUT OF SCHOOL CARE
Afterschool and Holiday Care for children K - 6 Ring Alison Wallace, Phone: 6953 5788
BOB’S RE-USE CENTRE
Leeton Landfill & Recycling Centre
Thursday to Sunday 9am to 5pm
Enquiries: 0416 109 676
YANCO ALL-SERVICEMEN’S CLUB P.O. Box 23, Yanco
Ph: 02 6955 7106 Fax: 02 6955 7290
IAN’S LAWN SERVICE
The best in the business! Perfect job every time!
• Edge and Hedge trimming • Rubbish removal • Tree Trimming • Gardening
Extra charges will apply for removal
[depending on how many trailer loads].
Rates: $20 per hour Pensioners: $13 per hour Contact Ian on 0411 846649
Please support the businesses that support our kids and our school!
