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Coledale Seaside
Times Coledale Public School
Thursday 2nd May 2013 Week 1 Term 2
Term 2
699 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale NSW 2515 P: (02) 4267 1885 F: (02) 4268 1438
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Important Dates These are our upcoming events for the next few weeks.
Be sure to check out our website calendar for many more
events.
Things requiring action……
District Cross Country note and money
to be returned
AASC - notes must come in for Monday
& Thursday lessons.
Bookclub - due back 10th May - morning!
Entertainment Book - if you would like a
copy sent home to look at - contact
Jane
2014 enrolments
Stewart House Clothing Appeal 10th May
What’s Been Happening…..
Regional Grant
Cross Country
P&C General Meeting
Helping Others - Shoe Collection
Peer Support Training
Anzac Day Service
Staff Development Days
Peace Posters
Regional Band opportunities
Woolworths Earn and Learn
Coming Events……..
NAPLAN – Year 3 and 5
Dharawal Language Classes
School Disco – Fri 14th June 5-7pm. Details
to follow.
Choral Festival
OC Applications
Small Schools Athletics Carnival
General Notices…………
Premier Reading Challenge
Awards
Congratulations to the following Bronze award
winners…….
Janae T Jemma M
Jasmine T Lin F
Ella B Kaimana F
Tamzin G Charlotte P
Alyssa A Cate C
Alysse W Toby B
DATE EVENT
10th
May District Cross Country
12th
May Mother’s Day
14th–16
th
May NAPLAN testing
21st
May P&C Meeting 7pm
30th
May Class 1/2 Interviews
14th
June School Disco
19th
June Athletics Carnival
We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which Coledale Public School is situated. We pay our respects to the
Dharawal people and to elders past, present and the future.
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699 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale NSW 2515 P: (02) 4267 1885 F: (02) 4268 1438
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
I would like to extend a warm welcome to our
students and their parents as we return to a new
school term. The holidays were really fantastic
weather and hopefully allowed everybody time to
recharge the batteries. During this term a few
highlights will be quality learning, NAPLAN, Reports
and Interviews, Choral Festival preparation,
Aboriginal Language classes, PSSA, District Cross
Country and Athletics just to name a few. Our
newsletter is very informative along with our
website. Parents really do need to take 5 minutes
with a cuppa and read through it so they are aware
of what is happening at our wonderful school.
District Cross Country
Students have been given notes for the District
Cross Country. First race is at 10an at Bulli Park on
Fri 10th May. Your help would be greatly appreciated
on the day, assisting the teachers to marshal. If
you are able to help for half an hour please see Mr
Galvin and he will work out a roster system. Notes
and money are due back no later than Wed 8th May.
School starting time
Parents are reminded that school commences at 9
am and that all students should be at school by this
time.
Students should arrive at school between 8:30 -
8.55am. Continued lateness to school places
students in a position of feeling anxious and
unprepared for the commencement of the school
day.
2014 Enrolments
Next year a number of parents are telling me that I
should expect another school growth. We do have
very full classes at the moment and it will not take
too many new enrolments to push us to the 6th class.
This would require another demountable. I am very
keen to be well prepared so I would ask that all
parents who have a child starting school next year
to drop in and get an enrolment form from the
office. I would also appreciate if you could let
neighbours and friends know that our enrolments
are now open. Remember though they must reside in
our feeder area.
Voluntary Contributions
Most schools, including ours, rely heavily on the
generosity of their community through the
Voluntary Contribution scheme. Our contributions
for 2013 are $40 for a single child and $70 for a
family. If you would like to support the school in
this way, it would be greatly appreciated.
Last year we received $ 4 000 from our school
community and this purchased 9 computers for our
lab. This year the voluntary contributions collected
will be used to purchase ipads and the
accessories.
If you are in a company or business where it is
possible to get tax benefits from contributions
such as this and you are in the position to
contribute more please feel free. The more money
we get in the pot the more ipads we will be able to
purchase.
What’s Been Happening
Regional Funding
At the end of last term I received notification that
our application for funding to support our
implementation of Aboriginal Language classes was
granted. This will mean that we will have $5 000 to
support this program. Our wonderful show –
Unexpected Magic will also be able to benefit from
this successful grant. There will be more about this
in the coming issues of our newsletter.
Cross Country
What a wonderful morning we had in the last week
of term cheering all the students around the
course. It was such a delight to witness the
children and parents being so positive and
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699 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale NSW 2515 P: (02) 4267 1885 F: (02) 4268 1438
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
encouraging. Good luck to all our competitors at the
District Carnival on Friday 10th May.
P&C General Meeting
Thankyou to the many parents that took time out of
their busy schedules to attend this meeting. All the
positions were filled, many by the same people that
have been doing a terrific job in the past. There
were a few new faces and lots of positive
discussions. Please take time out to read their
report which can be found on the school website
under the P&C banner. I look forward to working
closely with the P&C as we strive to improve our
already wonderful school.
Helping Others - Shoe Collection
At the end of last term we appealed for shoes for
the Koonibba Community, near Ceduna. We are very
happy to report that Francis Rings with the help of
Charlotte Reid packed 91 pairs of shoes to be
couriered to the community. These were generously
donated from Planet and Coledale PS. A fantastic
effort from everyone who donated and helped.
Thanks also to Susie Crick from Planet for
contributing to the costs of the courier.
We are hoping it is the beginning of a relationship
that can grow further. Francis and the staff would
like to send a huge thankyou to all who
contributed
Peer Support Training
At the end of last term the Year 5/6 students had
a training day at the Surf Club. It was a terrific
day and all the students felt they had gained
knowledge and understanding about leadership. I
would like to thank Mrs Bartlett and a few of our
parents Dave, Geoff, Kimberley and Leah for
providing resources and their time. Our Peer
Support programs theme this year is Building
Resilience.
Our school would also like to publically thank
Coledale SLSC for their generosity in allowing us to
use their facilities.
Anzac Day Service
Thanks to all the parents that attended our special
service on the last day of school, especially Mr Dan
Robertson who gave the students a personal insight
into life as a soldier. Thank you also to our school
leaders who conducted the service and also to
Tamzin and Mikey who represented our school at
the Dawn Service at the RSL.
Staff Development Days
On Monday teachers from our school participated in
a combined training day with schools in the SeaCliff
Community of Schools. Our focus was on the
implementation of the new curriculum and the new
technologies that will assist in the delivery of the
new English syllabus.
On Tuesday we hosted the other small schools in
our COS – Scarborough and Otford PS. We
continued with our Focus on Reading in the morning
and then developing a deepening understanding of
the organization and content of the new English
syllabus with sessions designed to enhance staff
knowledge and expertise.
Staff will continue throughout the year completing
familiarisation sessions with the syllabus in
preparation for our full implementation of this
document in 2014.
Parents are reminded that Term 3 School
Development Day is on Monday 15th July and there
will be two further School Development Days at the
end of Term 4 – 19th/20th December.
Peace Posters
A big than you to our Year 5/6 students who
participated in the 2013/14 Peace Poster Contest.
Congratulations to Samson Cox whose work was
chosen as one of the six winning posters. His art
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699 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale NSW 2515 P: (02) 4267 1885 F: (02) 4268 1438
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piece will now be submitted by the Lions Club for
judging at the next level. Congratulations and good
luck Samson!
Regional Band
We have two students who have taken the
opportunity to attend the Band Camp. I am sure
they will enjoy the experience. We look forward to
a great report about it Maya and Amelie.
Woolworths Earn and Learn
Don’t forget to keep collecting these stickers
whenever you are shopping. We have a collection
box in our school office.
Staff Long Service leave + Reports and
Parent Interviews
Later this term parents will receive a detailed
report of their child’s progress. This will be
followed up with the opportunity for parents to
meet for a formal interview with the teachers. As
Mrs Potter will be on leave during June staff have
agreed to try and get reports completed early so
they will be issued in the last week of May. Followed
by interviews in the first few weeks of June. Mrs
Potter has set her date for interviews as Thursday
30th May. Other dates will be advertised shortly.
NAPLAN 2013
This year NAPLAN will be held for all Year 3 and 5
students on 14 to 16 May. Parents will receive a
separate note concerning NAPLAN and a brochure
outlining how parents can support their child
through this assessment process.
Coming Events:
Application for opportunity class placement in Year
5 in 2014
Parents seeking opportunity class placement for
Year 5 entry in 2014 are required to submit an
application by 17 May 2013. Generally, students are
in Year 4 in 2013 when applying for Year 5 entry in
2014.
Parents seeking opportunity class placement for
students in 2014 will be able to apply for up to two
schools of their choice. It is expected that parents
will make appropriate decisions when choosing a
school that is within reasonable travelling distance.
Parents are strongly encouraged to give careful
consideration to the time taken and modes of
transport involved when choosing a school with an
opportunity class.
Parents of students currently enrolled in a NSW
public school with access to the internet, a printer
and their own email address (not the student’s)
should apply for opportunity class placement online
by going to this internet website:
www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ocplacement.
Online applications open on Monday 29 April 2013.
All other applicants must complete an official
printed application form.
Application packages will be available in schools
from 6 May 2013.
Links to this document
Application procedures are also published on the
internet at:
www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ocplacement
Choral Festival
Our students in Year 3 - 6 have been busy
learning the songs that will form part of the
festival. Early next week we will ask a
commitment from students who wish to be in
the choir for the festival. We are very pleased
with the large number of students who are keen
to represent our school at this wonderful event.
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699 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale NSW 2515 P: (02) 4267 1885 F: (02) 4268 1438
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Small Schools Athletics Carnival
This term term our school will combine with
Scarborough and Otford PS for our small
schools Athletics Carnival. This will be held at
Beaton Park and all students K-6 attend. It is
scheduled for 19th June with a backup day of
26th June if it is washed out. Notes will be sent
home shortly.
Canteen
Just a reminder about our upcoming canteen
specials:
9th May Ham & Pineapple Pizza $2.00
16th May Chicken Snitzel Burger $4.00
All orders must be placed in paper bag clearly labelled
with your child’s name/class/order and placed in the lunch
order box on a Wednesday morning.
General Notices…………
Entertainment Book Purchases We have books here now for purchase. If you would
like one sent home, so you can see if it would
benefit you, please ask Jane for it to go home with
your child. Payment is easy – direct deposit, send in
cash/cheque or pay online with credit card.
The book contains over $15,000 worth of great
savings. Many local restaurants as well as movies,
zoo and many more things.
https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks
/2802c13
Arcadians – Cabbage Patch Dragon
Our very own Bella Turner (Yr 3) will be performing
in this, this weekend @ The Miners Lamp Theatre.
Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm and Sun 2pm. For more
information and tickets call 4284 8348.
Break a leg Bella!!
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699 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale NSW 2515 P: (02) 4267 1885 F: (02) 4268 1438
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Coledale Public School, as a service to families and the community, will advertise community events and
services that may be of interest.
Yoga for Kids, 5-10 years, Wednesdays 4-5pm
Moore Street Yoga Room, 62 Moore St, Austinmer
Term 2, 8th May to 26th June
8 Week Term $100 ($60 for siblings). Casual class $15 per child ($10 for siblings). This 8 week after-school program for children from 5-10 years introduces and builds children’s experience of yoga. Yoga for kids classes are a fun way for children to improve strength and flexibility, posture, and body awareness, with breathing and relaxation techniques that assist in calming, and increasing concentration. These yoga classes are inclusive of all children, and are a great way to build self-esteem whilst having lots of fun!
Bookings Essential. Contact Erika 0427 131 701, [email protected] www.lightbeingyoga.wordpress.com
Erika Steller, Dru registered teacher It is often the simple things in life that give us the greatest joy. Yoga helps to bring the simple things in life into focus, and nourishes our whole being – body, mind and spirit. Erika Steller 0427 131 701
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5 -10 years
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