Newsletter 2nd March, 2020 TERM 1, WEEK 6 Principal Larissa Polak

Assistant Principals Karen Newton, Jo Wright, Kylie Organ & Emma Smith (Relieving) Cnr Wilson & Phyllis St, South Lismore 2480 • PO Box 497, Lismore 2480 • p 02 6621 3433 • f 02 6622 2797 Visit us online at www.lismoresth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au or email us at lismoresth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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5/6D In our classroom…

We try our hardest! We are enthusiastic students! We are learning superstars!

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Dear Parents and Carers, K-2 Parent/Teacher Interviews & 3-6 Student Led Conferences Interview booking details were sent home last week. This new online system will take you less than 5 minutes to make a booking. K-2 Parent/Teacher Interviews and 3-6 Student-Led Conferences will be held on Monday, 9th March (1/2B only), Tuesday, 10th March (all K-6 classes) and Tuesday, 17th March (all K-6 classes except 1/2B). Interviews are strictly 15 minutes and spaces are limited. If you are unable to make these times, please make contact through DOJO or the school on 6621 3433 to arrange an alternative interview time.

To book an interview time go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and enter the code vn6j8

Enter your details Select the teacher Select an appointment time

When you click FINISH your selected bookings will be emailed to you immediately. If you do not receive your email, please check your junk-mail, or enter the event code again and check your email address spelling. Update your details if email address is incorrect.

Over the last week I have had the pleasure of attending the Principal Induction Conference in Sydney. This conference provided engaging, relevant and significant professional learning by the Department of Education School Leadership Institute. This included leading high quality teaching and learning across the school, enhancing student wellbeing strategies and ensuring that in our school community every child is known, valued and cared for. Conferences of this nature enable me to focus on quality teaching and the leadership practices that have the greatest impact on teacher learning and therefore the outcomes of our students. Regards, Larissa Polak

Expectation of the Week Be Safe, Respectful, Responsible and be a Learner in the classroom. Eg. Whole body listening to the speaker. Stronger Smarter Value: Challenge – This means to push yourself to achieve something difficult or new.

Dates to Remember Dates Event Detail Tues, 3/3 SCHOOL PHOTOS Preschool Echidnas, K – Yr 6. Year 6 Parent Information Evening Lismore High Campus 5.00 – 6.00pm. Wed, 4/3 CANTEEN CLOSED Iceblocks 70c each – available lunchtime. Year 6 Parent Information Evening Kadina High Campus 5.00 – 6.00pm. Thurs, 5/3 SCHOOL PHOTOS Preschool Goannas Year 6 Parent Information Evening Richmond River High Campus 5.00 – 6.30pm. Fri, 6/3 Whole School Assembly

Student banking 10.40am in School hall. Collected in classrooms.

Stage 2 Swimming at Lismore Baths Remember swimmers, towel etc (Lesson 1.30-2.30pm). Mon, 9/3 1/2B Parent/Teacher Interviews Allocated appointment times. UNIFORM STORE Open daily in the School Office

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What has been happening in Preschool?

What has been happening in Preschool? Echidnas have had an adventurous week as we discovered a treasure map. We couldn’t contain our excitement when it led us to a chest of buried treasure. Our cubby became a ‘pirate ship’ and we sailed the seas and walked the plank. We also enjoyed our new tadpoles and can’t wait to watch them grow. We are learning how to care for animals and developing a respect for the environment they live in. The Goanna group have been extending their interests with small world play. We were so excited to notice a fairy small world as we arrived at preschool. We negotiated who could play with each unicorn and fairy amongst ourselves and moved around the room in small social groups, each with their own play scenario. Building on our interests extends our vocabulary and social skills. Preschool Photos Echidnas will have their individual photos taken on Tuesday, 3rd March and their class photo on Monday, 23rd March. Preschool Goannas photos will be taken on Thursday, 5th March. Preschool Committee Meeting Thank you to the parents who attended our Committee Meeting. At the meeting we reviewed the Preschool Philosophy, discussed our Localised Procedures about program display and accessibility and shared ideas on how to improve our outdoor environment. In response, we would like to include our parent/family voices on our philosophy so we invite our current families to share what they love about preschool. This can be done on our preschool news board or through class dojo. As the year progresses we will be seeking support for some of our planned projects so stay tuned to find out how you can help and be a part of our community. Preschool Collection We understand that due to circumstances there may be times when you are unable to collect your child from preschool. In this event it is a regulation requirement that you contact us at preschool to let us know the change of plans. You can do this either by class dojo or phone us. When your nominated person arrives, we will ask to see photo ID if they are unknown to us. Under no circumstances will children be released to their care without photo ID so please remind your nominated person to bring it with them. We understand that this can sometimes be inconvenient but your child’s safety is our number one priority. We appreciate your support in this matter. The Preschool Team This information supports:

QA6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities 6.2.3 Community engagement The service builds relationships and engages with its community. QA2 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities 2.2.1 Supervision This service ensures that reasonable precautions and adequate

supervision is provided at all times.

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School Photos Kindergarten to Year 6 class, individual and family photos, School Leaders and Whole School photos will be taken TOMORROW, 3rd March. Preschool Echidnas will have their individual photos taken TOMORROW and their class photo on Monday, 23rd March. Preschool Goannas will have their class and individual photos taken on Thursday, 5th March. If you have a child in Preschool, family photos will be taken on the day your preschool child attends Preschool. Please note:

• The school office WILL NOT open until 8.45am on Tuesday, 3rd March due to the staff photo. • Class photos will not be retaken if your child is absent or arrives late to school on photo day. • If you have overlooked returning your completed order envelope, please have your child give it directly to

their class teacher on Tuesday morning, 3rd March. • Please ensure your child is in school uniform.

ProBL Excursion - Visit to the International Student Centre SCU Students in Stages 2 & 3 (Years 3-6) have been given a note today. Please return permission note with payment ($2) by Friday, 6th March. Maggie’s Pick

Charlie and his dog Louis are a musical team. Charlie plays the trumpet and Louis sings his ooh-ooh song. But when Charlie falls ill, Louis is left on his own. Louis no longer sings. He no longer wags his tail.

Until, one day, Louis hears the familiar notes from a trumpet... Maree Denning, Librarian

Update of Information If you have not completed and returned your General Consent and Update of Information forms, please do so as a matter of urgency. It is important that our records are up to date. Lids for Kids Our Lids for Kids collection program has now finished. Thank you for your support, we collected approximately 30,000 lids and bread clips. Mark Boronski, Organising Teacher

CANTEEN ROSTER

CLOSED WEDNESDAYS Tuesday, 3/3 – Lorraine Thursday, 5/3 – Karen Friday, 6/3 – Kylie, Yanni Monday, 9/3 – No Volunteer Breakfast available from 8.30am–8.55am daily