■ 2021 ■ Term 3 ■ Weeks 5 and 6 ■ Principal: Anthony Leary

■ Phone: (02) 6924 1902 Play the Game

■ Fax: (02) 6924 2540 Junee Public School

■ Email: junee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 116 Lorne Street

■ Website: https://junee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Junee NSW 2663

Junee Public School ■ Principal: Anthony Leary Play the Game

■ Phone: (02) 6924 1902

■ Fax: (02) 6924 2540 Junee Public School

■ Email: junee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 116 Lorne Street (PO Box 95)

■ Website: https://junee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Junee NSW 2663

■ 2021 ■ Term 3 ■ Weeks 5 and 6 ■ Newsletter

In this issue ... Principal’s Note ............................................................................. 3

Attendance ................................................................................. 4

Zone Athletics Carnival.......................................................... 5

Positive Behaviour for Learning ......................................... 5

COVID-19 Update ................................................................... 7

Junee Public School

Page 3

Principal’s Note

Welcome to a very different Week 6 and a COVID

shortened newsletter!

Term 3 was sailing along smoothing until we were

plunged, very quickly, into COVID-19 restrictions on the

weekend. Unfortunately for us at JPS, the worsening

situation around the state, and the rapid and

unpredictable spread of this deadly virus, means the

continuity of learning for our students is once again

impacted. It is also very concerning the number of

children being impacted by COVID-19 this time round.

Many students have made significant progress with

their Literacy and Numeracy knowledge and skills this

year. We have implemented many new and targeted

initiatives through our Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP),

specifically to lift the learning of all students. Rigorous

assessment practices, explicit, personalised learning and

evidence-based interventions are having a huge impact

on learning growth K-6.

Emma is a dedicated and hard-working Year 5 student who consistently strives to produce quality learning. She is

an engaged and enthusiastic learner who thrives on feedback in an attempt to improve. She adheres to our PBL core values and displays leadership qualities when required. Well done Emma and keep up the great work.

JPS is extremely fortunate to have Mrs Reimer

supporting our staff and students in the Instructional

Leader role this year. Mrs Reimer’s curriculum expertise

has been invaluable as staff build capacity to explicitly

plan and implement point in time learning programs.

Mrs Reimer working with Jaida to develop reading fluency and comprehension earlier this year

Next year, the Early Action for Success (EAfS) initiative

will be replaced as the Department of Education moves

to a system-wide approach that puts a greater focus on

what works best for students, using evidence-led

principles. The goal is to ensure that all children and

young people have a strong foundation in literacy and

numeracy, deep content knowledge and confidence in

their ability to learn, adapt and be responsible citizens.

This new approach has 5 new priorities for improving

literacy and numeracy that are underpinned by strong

evidence-based research, providing a shared

understanding and accountability for student literacy

and numeracy improvement.

• Priority 1: There is a whole school and system

approach to literacy and numeracy achievement

from preschool to Year 12

• Priority 2: School leadership is focused on

improving student literacy and numeracy

• Priority 3: All teachers use effective practices to

improve student literacy and numeracy

outcomes through curriculum

• Priority 4: Schools and systems use data to

inform literacy and numeracy improvement

• Priority 5: Families are supported as partners in

their children’s literacy and numeracy

development

As a component of this new approach, Literacy and

Numeracy leadership will be strengthened in schools. All

schools will have access to ‘Lead Specialists’ in literacy

and numeracy across primary and secondary school

clusters who will deliver professional learning and

Student of the Week

Muliyan

Week 5

Junee Public School

Page 4

expert guidance across the system. These roles have an

explicit focus on providing evidence-based support to

school leaders and teachers to improve practice whilst

embedding evaluation for ongoing improvement at a

school and system level.

Additionally, new, permanent and dedicated Assistant

Principal, Curriculum and Instruction, will be recruited in

public schools with K-6 enrolments, including JPS. The

Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction position

is a leadership role dedicated to ensuring that literacy

and numeracy knowledge and skills are embedded in

curriculum and assessment; high quality teaching

practices are enhanced; and the capabilities of middle

leaders are strengthened in literacy and numeracy

instruction.

This new approach to Literacy and Numeracy aligns with

our SIP strategic directions and initiatives and the new

priorities and staffing components will further

strengthen the already fantastic teaching and learning

that occurs across classrooms every day at JPS.

Attendance

Weeks 1-5 attendance awards were ready to hand out

this week until things changed dramatically. These will

be presented when we return to normal schooling. This

term there have been a number of students/families

battling illness and this has affected our attendance

rates slightly. Despite this, 65 students are still at or

above our attendance target. Even more pleasing, 39 of

these students have 100% attendance for the term thus

far. Congratulations to the following students for their

amazing 100% attendance this term:

WOMBAD: Harry, Evelyn Kaiwen

GUGABURRA: Avah, Allan, Evangeline, Jaida, Mahalia,

Claire

BAGAL: Savannah, Veronice, Jasey, Callie, Mi Yeon,

Kaiden, Phoenix, Irene, Allira, Levi, Isabella

GURAWUNG: Isabella, Brooklyn, Dre, Logan, Tyler,

Taonga

MULIYAN: Billy, Alexandre, Emmerson, Harrison, Claire,

Matilda, Eliyah, Piper, Kyai, Haylen, Poppi, Bejni, Kobie

The Class Attendance trophy was very tightly contested

this term with 2 classes neck and neck. The result will be

announced at our next assembly.

Scarlett is an eager Kindergarten learner who is thriving in Wombad this year. Scarlett is a friendly and happy student

who gets along with her peers at all times. Scarlett loves playing with the new toys in the sandpit. Congratulations Scarlett and keep up the great learning; particularly your

wonderful reading.

Uniform Draw Winner Week 5

CLAIRE

Claire was the lucky winner of the uniform draw for Week 5. Claire consistently wears her uniform, setting a positive example for all students. Congratulations Claire!

Student of the Week

Week 6

Wombad

Junee Public School

Page 5

Zone Athletics Carnival

Fortunately, a number of students were able to attend

the recent Cootamundra Zone Athletics Carnival held in

Temora. On a cold and gloomy day, Mrs Leonard

accompanied our athletes to the ‘COVID safe’ event at

Nixon Park. As always, our students did their best in

difficult conditions, with many of them achieving

pleasing results. Some of these included:

Anna-Leigh: 100m 5th, High Jump 6th, Long Jump 5th

Tayarnah: High Jump 5th, Long Jump 6th, Shot Put 6th,

Discus 6th

Harrison: 100m 5th, 200m 5th, 800m 1st, 1500m 3rd, High

Jump 4th, Long Jump 2nd, Shot Put 10th, Discus 9th

Darcy: 100m 3rd, 200m 6th, High Jump 5th, Discus 8th

Taonga: Discus 5th

Kobie: Shot Put 6th

Harrison had a great day at the Zone

Athletics Carnival placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in three of his many

events

Postponed Riverina Schools Sports

Association events in Term 3

In line with the growing concern around COVID-19, the

following Riverina Schools Sports Association events

have been postponed:

Riverina Primary Athletics Carnival – Friday 20

August 2021

Riverina Secondary Athletics Carnival – Friday 3

September 2021

With the current COVID-19 restrictions, and issues in

Regional NSW and on the border, we are mindful these

events require both travel and accommodation for a

number of families and staff and we want to provide

students, families and staff with as much notice as

possible.

A decision regarding the rescheduling of events will be

made at a later date in-line with NSW Health advice. The

RSSA remain committed to providing opportunities to

students across the association in Term 4.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Last Friday the students participated in

their PBL reward activity, Mini Olympics

coordinated by our Stage 3 students. The

students participated with great

enthusiasm in the modified sports and

games and thoroughly enjoyed their ice

blocks at the end. Thanks to Mr Cox and

his class for organising the afternoon.

Photos of all the action appear on

following pages.

PBL Shield Week 4

Summer

Summer always follows our core PBL values and her behaviour in the classroom and playground is exemplary. Summer is respected by her peers and she gets along with everyone. She always has a smile on her face. Summer is a

most worthy PBL Shield recipient-congratulations!

Junee Public School

Page 6

Allan has been doing some excellent learning in Gugaburra. He received his award for mastering the art of finding word meanings using a dictionary-well done Allan!

Claire has been trying really hard to improve her writing skills. This week she has been focusing on sentence construction. Her learning goal was to write more

sentences that made sense-well done Claire!

Mahalia has also been working very persistently to improve her writing skills. Her learning goal was to write

longer sentences. Mahalia has successfully written a series of simple and compound sentences as a paragraph-super

writing Mahalia!

Evangeline was very excited about her learning progress. She was working on finding technical vocabulary to

include in her writing using a dictionary. She had certainly included some WOW words in her sentences-amazing

writing Evangeline!

Principal’s Award

Allan

Principal’s Award

Claire

Principal’s Award

Mahalia

Principal’s Award

Evangeline

Junee Public School

Page 7

COVID-19/Learning from Home Update

Extension of stay-at-home rules for regional NSW to 28 August

Due to ongoing concerns about community transmission, stay-at-home rules in place for regional NSW will be extended until at least 12.01am on 28 August. This means that NSW schools continue to operate under current restrictions at least until Saturday 28 August.

There will be very minimal supervision on site at Junee Public School (Monday 23rd – 27th Friday) for those students who cannot be educated at home; for example, if their parent or carer is an essential worker and you have no other option.

Learning packs will be placed at the school gate, in class containers, for families to collect from 9.00am, Monday 23rd August. They will remain there until 3.00pm. Containers will be put back out on Tuesday morning from 9.00am for families unable to collect them on Monday. There is at least 2 weeks learning in your child’s pack (Weeks 7&8).

If you are working from home, and your child is able to be educated from home, please keep them at home. School is open for students of essential workers (please check NSW Health website).

Drop off and pick up is via Lorne Street entrance only. No student should be at school if unwell. Under no circumstances are parents/carers to enter school buildings.

Please contact school by phone if necessary. During these restrictions, the breakfast club and lunch orders will not be available. Updates will be provided throughout the week if necessary. All communication between home/school will be via Facebook, Skoolbag and email.

Stay safe, well and have a great fortnight.

Anthony Leary Principal

Video: Managing routines for children during the

COVID-19 pandemic

https://vimeo.com/408755319

Junee Public School Lego Club

Junee Public School’s ‘Lego Club’ provides a unique opportunity for our students to engage in creative play during lunchtimes.

Through Lego, students explore the possibilities of creativity, problem solving and challenge-based engineering activities while having fun! Students can choose to work independently, with a partner or small group to design and create their Lego inventions.

Our Lego Club has a variety of kits available for students to explore and build from both the popular Friends and City ranges. Students can build on their own, with a friend or in a small group. There is also a communal tub of Lego that students may use.

The Lego Club is open every Monday, Wednesday and

Friday at lunchtime in the Hall. All students may use the

Lego Club; however, students in Kindergarten and Year

1 must have an older buddy to work with.

What role does Lego play in early learning

development?

1. Fine motor skill development

2. Teamwork & communication

3. Resilience & perseverance

4. Problem-solving

5. Creative thinking

Junee Public School

Page 8

PBL MINI OLYMPICS