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News & Views Crookwell Public School

1st March, 2019 Term 1 Week 5

Lachlan Nolan for kindness and generosity.

Danny Caves and Lachlan Nolan for honesty.

Phoebe Murray and Poppy Stephenson for being caring and understanding.

Anthony Barber and Alex Anderson for enthusiasm during Frankie Fish literacy activities.

Eli Stewart, Miles Pitt-Lancaster and Jesse Faulkner for helping Mrs Hayes remember some Schools Spec dance moves.

Jonah Allwright for sensational work with expanded notation in numeracy.

Mia Butler for her hard work and determination in numeracy.

Liam Garnham for his continual improvement in literacy.

Poppy Stephenson for challenging herself.

William and Elizabeth McDonald for bringing in photos to share with Stage 2.

Congratulations Prefects on your induction!

Mr Whittington for helping 3/4 on Tuesday afternoon.

Aiden Stubbings for lovely manners.

Tevita Kaumave-Ramirez for his great sense of humour.

Stirling Inder for helping Mrs Bell.

Mr Roberts for putting up great displays in 5/6 Kookaburra.

Thank you to the many parents who attended the ‘Meet & Greet’.

Sophie Watson for making top choices!

Jack Frost for always being helpful in the classroom!

Jackson W for playing nicely in the playground.

Ms Caffery for being so patient and flexible.

Kai Fowler for helping his friends all the time.

Jacob Waters for creative word choices in his writing.

Shae Dumesic for sharing her addition strategies.

Sonny Woods for discovering where the ‘Big Tennis Racquet’ is located.

Johnny Wilson for his awesome effort in writing.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Gundungurra

nation, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future

43 Denison Street, Crookwell

Ph: 48321213 Fax: 48321353

Email: crookwell-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.crookwell-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Working Together, Growing Together

Next week

Tue. 05 Mar Jollybops Science Show

Wed. 06 Mar School Photograph Day

Thu. 07 Mar Scripture begins

Thu. 07 Mar Peer Support Training – Year 6

Fri. 08 Mar Peer Support Training – Year 6

Fri. 08 Mar Yr 6 Hall Sleepover

Coming up

Mon. 11 Mar Boys District Soccer Trials ~ Goulburn

Mon. 11 Mar P&C Meeting AGM 5:00pm ~ Staffroom

Wed. 13 Mar Regional Swimming Carnival ~ Dapto

Sat. 16 Mar Binda Picnic Races – Volunteers needed

Mon. 18 Mar Girls District Soccer Trials ~ Goulburn

Thu. 21 Mar Girls & Boys District Hockey Trials ~ Goulburn

Tue. 26 Mar Harmony Day

Thu. 28 Mar District Rugby League Trials

Fri. 29 Mar Stage 2 assembly item @ 12.15pm

Fri. 05 Apr Stage 3 assembly item @ 12.15pm

Mon. 08 Apr World of Maths Roadshow

Thu. 11 Apr Education Expo 5.00 – 7.00pm

Fri. 12 Apr Infants assembly item @ 10.45am

School Photograph Day – Wednesday 6th

March (Next Wednesday!) Wednesday is sport day for some children but we ask that ALL students wear full summer school uniform for school photographs, not their sport uniform. Please, no jewellery, and girls are asked to wear red hair accessories. Thank you and we look forward to our beautiful photos!

Congratulations Prefects of 2019 On Monday, Prefects; Lillian Skelly, Annie Knight, Sam McGregor & Luke Palmer, were officially inducted into their leadership position for 2019. A special assembly took place for our Prefects, their families, students, staff and guests of Crookwell Public School. It was a lovely occasion to celebrate leadership in our school for all students and highlight the incredible skills and qualities they possess. Thank you to all who attended. Congratulations Prefects, we wish you the very best in your role for 2019.

Annie Knight, Lillian Skelly, Luke Palmer & Sam McGregor

are Crookwell Public School’s Prefects for 2019.

Lillian, Sam, Annie & Luke read the Prefect Pledge with

pride.

Lillian Skelly with her parents, Liddy & Matt.

Lillian with her family.

Annie with her family.

Annie Knight with her parents, Andrew & Kristy.

Sam McGregor with his parents, Megan & David.

Sam with his family.

Luke Palmer with his family, Peta, Jamie & Lily.

Luke with his gorgeous little sister, Lily.

Mr Whittington congratulates our 2019 Prefects.

The Honourable Pru Goward, Member for Goulburn, and Mrs

Wendy Tuckerman, Liberal Candidate for Goulburn, are thrilled to celebrate leadership at CPS.

Congratulations Kiarna Kiarna McCarten finally received her badges for her leadership positions as Term 1 Class Captain for 5/6 Magpie and Bluegum Sports House Vice-Captain, after returning from a family holiday. Kiarna was elected into the role of Class Captain by her classmates and into the Bluegum Sports House Vice-Captain by her sporting teammates. Kiarna’s mum, Derarne, attended the assembly last week to proudly present Kiarna’s badges. Congratulations Kiarna, we know you will do a fabulous job in your roles!

Derarne McCarten is proud of her daughter’s achievements.

Well done, Kiarna!

NEW Crookwell Public School App Crookwell Public School has a new school app! This app is designed to keep our parents and wider school community informed with what is happening and coming up in our school. The app is very easy to install and use. You can use the app to view our contact details, the weekly News & Views, upcoming events and performances and canteen news. You can also complete absentee forms if your child is away and in the near future you will be able to make payments to the school through the app.

Please follow these steps to install and start using the app: 1. Download the ‘Skoolbag’ app from the Apple or

Google Play app store. 2. Follow the prompts to create your own account. 3. Type Crookwell Public School and press enter. Tap

the plus icon to add school. 4. Ensure you allow Skoolbag to send you push

notifications when prompted. 5. In the ‘Groups’ category please make sure you

subscribe to relevant year or sport groups for your child/ren so you receive all notifications.

We welcome any feedback about the new app, please call the school and ask to speak to Mrs Whittington. Please remember to delete the old app as it will not be updated anymore. Meet and Greet Afternoon

On Monday 25th

February we held our Meet & Greet afternoon which was an opportunity for teachers and parents to meet one another and exchange information that may enhance the quality of a child’s educational experience at school. Thank you to the parents who attended, we hope you gained an insight in to how the school day is organised and enjoyed the opportunity to meet and speak with your child’s class teacher.

Wanted- reading parent helpers Infant classes are asking for any parents or carers who may have some spare time in the mornings to assist our young students with their reading. Providing extra opportunities for students to read, allows them to consolidate reading strategies. It also gives students a sense of belonging in the school environment while reading with family members. If you are able to provide an hour of your time any morning, please speak to the classroom teacher. Your time will be much appreciated!

Crookwell Public School – Defibrillator Crookwell Public School has installed a defibrillator that is located on the wall opposite the office, in the main Administration building foyer. The cabinet is fitted with an alarm which sounds when the door is opened. The defibrillator is checked regularly to ensure that electrodes are not tampered with and the defibrillator is ready for use. The defibrillator can be used on children and adults.

Binda Races P&C Fundraiser – Sat. 16th March Core Rules Student Discipline in NSW Government Schools

All students in NSW government schools are expected to:

Attend every school day, unless they are legally excused, and be in class on time prepared to learn.

Maintain a neat appearance, including adhering to the requirements of the school’s uniform or dress code policy.

Behave safely, considerately and responsibly, including when travelling to and from school.

Show respect at all times for teachers, other school staff and helpers, including following class rules, speaking courteously and cooperating with instructions and learning activities.

Treat one another with dignity and respect.

Care for property belonging to themselves, the school and others.

Behaviour that infringes on the safety of others, such as

harassment, bullying and illegal or anti-social behaviour

of any kind, will not be tolerated.

Make Each Morning Count Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is well known that children who eat breakfast everyday are more receptive to learning.

Swim Scheme Years 2 and 3 have concluded their two week intensive swim safety lessons this week. Students participated in lessons to learn to swim and improve their water safety awareness. Students engage in discussions on various water environments and how to remain safe in each condition. They also refined their swimming skills, learning important skills such as floating, survival backstroke, swimming with life jackets and rehearsing safety rescues with their peers. All students and teachers have been thrilled with the warm, sunny weather that we have been blessed with for the last two weeks.

Lily Hattam uses a pool noodle to refine her freestyle stroke.

Students in Year 3 test their ability of swimming 50m

freestyle non-stop.

Students at all levels of ability participate in swim scheme

lessons to increase their water confidence.

School Photograph Day – Wednesday 6th

March (Next Wednesday!) NO sports uniform On Wednesday 6

th March The School Photographer will

visit the school to take class, individual and sibling photographs. Please ensure your child comes to school on that day looking clean, neat and tidy wearing full Crookwell Public School summer uniform. Remember jewellery is not permitted and girls can wear only red hair accessories.

The School Photographer envelopes, which were sent home last week with your child/children, need to be carefully studied so that the instructions are adhered to exactly and the most appropriate photograph package is selected.

To place an order each student must return their completed envelope to the office prior to Wednesday 6

th March, 2019.

Envelopes for sibling photographs can be obtained from the office. Sibling photograph envelopes are not to be placed inside the The School Photographer pack envelope but returned separately to the office, again prior to Wednesday 6

th March, 2019.

Payment method prior to photo day (preferred) :- a) Place the correct money in the relevant envelope

prior to photo day. Payment method after photo day include:-

a) Phone 9674 9824 to make a credit card payment over the phone (note there is a processing fee of $5 for phone payments).

Or b) Post a money order along with their order envelope

to, The School Photographer, Unit 20, 14-16 Stanton Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147. Cheques are no longer accepted due to changes in bank policy.

Or c) Go to www.theschoolphotographer.com.au and

select “Click here for Online Payments” button and follow the on screen instructions.

From Year 6 to Year 7 REMINDER Information for students Moving into Year 7 in a NSW Government School in 2020 was attached to the News and Views last week. Completed forms need to be returned to the Administration Office of Crookwell Public School on or before Friday 15

th March, 2019.

Please Make an Appointment The strong, positive relationship that exists between the staff of Crookwell Public School and our school’s families is appreciated and valued. The opportunity for parents and teachers to openly and honestly discuss aspects of a child’s education is welcomed and of vital importance.

However, as teachers are extremely busy of a morning preparing for the day ahead and often have commitments after school, I urge parents to phone the school on 48321213 to make an appointment to meet with a teacher. This will ensure teachers can fully focus on the issue/concern raised by the parent and allow teachers to address commitments and preparations uninterrupted.

Your cooperation with this request is greatly appreciated. Spotted cont. Daniel Caves & Ned Cramp for making sensible choices

in the playground.

Year 2 for their amazing improvement during swim scheme over the last two weeks.

Mia McDonald for her honesty.

Lennon Osborne for his wonderful effort in reading.

Ivy Bailey for writing amazing stories.

Tommy Dunn for skilful sentence construction using magnetic letters.

2019 VOLUNTARY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION

What is A Voluntary School Contribution?

The vast majority of public schools request a contribution from parents each year to supplement existing funding. These contributions allow schools to provide additional resources and learning programs for students.

What Will The Money Be Used For?

The money will be used to purchase resources to support teaching/learning programs for each student across the school.

How Much? The suggested contribution is $49 per child. Please note

that this roughly equates to $1 per child per week. I cannot stress enough the difference to our school finances that your contribution will make. The contribution fees are within the guidelines as set out by the Department of Education.

How To Pay

Please place your contribution, with the slip below, in an envelope and return it to the school office as soon as you are able. If you prefer, you may choose to pay a contribution in instalments. A receipt will be issued for all monies received.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school.

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2019 VOLUNTARY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION

Please find enclosed cash/cheque for $________________ (full contribution / instalment)

(Please make cheques payable to Crookwell Public School)

Family Name: ________________________

Name/s of child/ren: 1. ______________________ 2. _____________________ 3. ______________________ 4.______________________

Signature: _______________________________________

Date: ___________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

World of Maths Roadshow

The ‘World of Maths Roadshow’ is an ideal opportunity for students to see how maths is applied to some real life situations. More importantly, students will be engaged in hands-on activities that will cater for all ability levels and probe their problem solving skills.

Students will participate in the ‘World of Maths’ workshops with their stage groups in our school hall. The cost of this incursion is $7 per child. Please return the following permission note and money to the school by Monday 1

st

April, 2019.

Ms Caffery

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I give permission for my child(ren) _______________________________________________ to attend the World of Maths Roadshow on Monday 8

th April

2019. I have enclosed $7 per child. Parent/Guardian signature: If payment made online, please fill in the POP Receipt Number: Date: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -

Jollybops Science Show The Jollybops Science Show brings science alive for

students through exciting, stimulating and interactive shows! Rusty the Robot and The Jolly Professor are back to entertain students from Kindergarten to Year 6 on Tuesday 5

th March 2019!

This year’s K-2 show is all about Balloon Science, this includes “exploding hydrogen balloons, spooky fog balloon helicopters that fly to the roof and back and liquids that mysteriously change colour”. The show for Years 3-6 is called Natural Phenomena & Energy, “Students will learn about the explosive fuel of the future, hydrogen, see many items freeze and shatter under the stress and strain of the super cold liquid nitrogen, watch materials burn, watch air crush an aluminum can, learn more about the properties of solids, liquids and gases”.

The K-2 performance will commence at 12.20pm and Yrs 3-6 performance at 2pm. The cost for this exciting performance is $7.00 per child. Please return the following permission note and money to the school by Monday 4

th March 2019.

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Jollybops Science Show I give permission for my child(ren) ____________________________________________ to attend the Jollybops performance on Tuesday 5

th March

2019. I have enclosed $7.00 per child. Parent/Guardian signature: If payment made online POP Receipt Number: Date: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Harmony Day This year, Crookwell Public School will celebrate Harmony Day on Tuesday 26

th March.

We are currently looking for expressions of interest from volunteers from the community who are willing to share aspects of their culture/heritage in the form of language, traditions, dance, food or art.

The day operates with students rotating around the school in small groups, participating in a mix of activities that celebrate the cultural diversity of our shared community. The individual workshops will run for 25-30 minutes with mixed groups (K-6), of no more than 25 students at a time. Volunteers will be supported by a member of staff at all times.

Workshops will commence at 11:45am and conclude around 3:00pm. Morning tea and lunch will be provided for volunteers.

If you would like to be involved in this exciting school event please fill in the following note and return it to the office.

Name: ___________________________

Contact details:_____________ Culture/country:__________

Peer Support Training Peer Support Training for all students in Year 6 will be held on Thursday March 7

th and Friday March 8

th. The program

involves two days of leadership training for Year 6 Peer Support Leaders who will then work with small groups comprising of students from Kindergarten to Year 5. The purpose of the Peer Support Program is to develop understandings, attitudes and skills necessary to help students in their Peer Support groups to: • Enhance their self esteem • Be more resilient • Cope with their changing environment • Foster positive relationships with others • Contribute to the wellbeing of the school community.

Year 10 students from Crookwell High will assist with the training of Year 6 Peer Leaders.

A ‘school sleepover’ will be held on Friday March 8th

in the

school hall. Peer Support training activities will continue on Friday evening and therefore we hope all Year 6 students will attend. Students will have an evening meal and a light supper before bed. On Saturday morning, they will have breakfast before being collected by parents between 8am and 9am. Casual clothes appropriate for group activities are to be worn to school on both training days. It is a Work, Health and Safety requirement that closed shoes be worn.

On Thursday and Friday (7th

& 8th

March) students will be

required to bring: • a pencil case containing their usual supply of pens and pencils • a sun hat • sunscreen • lunch, recess and a water bottle • a sense of adventure • a sense of humour

Students staying on the Friday night (8th

March) will also

require: • a sleeping bag and pillow • small camping mat if you feel the floor would be too hard to sleep on • toothbrush and toothpaste, comb etc • a small hand towel • night attire • warm clothes in case it turns cool in the evening

If your child needs to take medication either on Friday evening or on Saturday morning this must be given to either Mrs Bell or Miss Bell on Friday morning. Please clearly label the medication with your child’s name and the required dosage. If you would like your child to participate in this very valuable experience please complete the permission note that has been previously sent home with your child and return it to school by Friday 1

st March.

Thank you, Mrs Bell, Miss Bell & Mr Nedanoski

No Hat …… Play In The Shade Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world with 140,000 new cases and 1,000 deaths recorded annually. The increasing occurrence of skin cancer in Australia is a matter of concern with skin cancers accounting for 80% of all new cancers diagnosed each year. The A.C.T. and surrounding region has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in Australia. The major cause of skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet radiation over many years, particularly during childhood and adolescence. Even if exposure does not cause obvious sunburn, damage still occurs and accumulates over the years.

To help protect students from over exposure to the sun during Term 1, the school’s policy of ‘No Hat…Play in the Shade,’ will be strictly enforced.

Please encourage your child to wear their school hat at school to help keep them sun safe.

N.B. Adjustable microfibre school hats are available from the uniform shop at a cost of $15.00.

To Keep Track of Your Child’s Belongings You can: use a permanent laundry marker to label clothes, hats

and shoes, or sew or iron on personalised labels

go through your child’s bag with them each night

check that labels haven’t faded with washing

enquire at the office when something is misplaced and they will direct you to the school’s lost property area.

Yours in Public Education,

Michael Whittington Principal

Jade Bell Assistant Principal

Kirstie O’Neill Assistant Principal

P&C News Monday 11

th March will be our P&C AGM where all positions

will be declared vacant.

Annual membership is only $2 per year per person. You may attend a meeting as a non- financial member at any time of the year however; you will not be eligible to vote on any matters. You may become a financial member at any time of the year however; your eligibility to vote will come into effect at the general meeting following the receipt of your membership fee.

Binda Picnic Races VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Binda Picnic Races are nearly here and the Crookwell Public School P&C along with the awesome staff work together to run a BBQ to raise funds to support our amazing school. The races will be held on Saturday 16

th March. We

are looking for parent volunteers to help.

We require a number of parent volunteers to help in the school canteen on the Saturday morning to prepare meat & salad rolls and a few sandwiches. You would be assisting from approx. 8am-11am.

We need some parent volunteers to fill positions on a roster during the day either cooking the BBQ or selling sausage/steak sandwiches & soft drinks. You will be

allocated a 2 hour time slot between the hours of 11:30am-5.00pm. Exact times for both jobs would be confirmed in a roster closer to the event. Volunteers would receive a free entry ticket to the races.

On Sunday 17th

March we have also been offered to raise some additional funds by helping to clean up around the racecourse, so we are looking for some volunteers to help with this job which would take 2-3 hours at the most, starting about 10am.

If you would be able to spare a couple of hours of your time on this weekend would you please complete the slip below and return it to the school office by next Friday 8

th March,

2019.

This is a major fundraising event on our calendar and a great day out so come and join in the fun while raising money for our wonderful school. ...........................................................................................

2019 Binda Picnic Races CPS P&C BBQ

I (name) ________________________________ would like

to volunteer to help with the Binda Picnic Races P&C BBQ. I

will be available for the following (please tick):

Make rolls and sandwiches in the CPS

canteen on Saturday 16th

March from

8am-11am

Work at the BBQ stand at the Binda

Picnic Races on Saturday 16th

March for

about 2 hours from (times between

11:30am-5.00pm)

__________________________

Clean up at the Racecourse on Sunday

17th

March at 10am.

My contact phone number is: ________________________

Signed:__________________ Date: _________________

Binda Picnic Roster Please fill the spaces if you are able, we raise close to $6000 each year and need your help. Phone the office on 4832 1213 and state the time slot you are able to fill. Thanks in advance.

8 – 10 School Canteen

9 – 11 BBQ @ Binda

11 – 1 BBQ @ Binda

Dark family

1 – 3 BBQ @ Binda

3 – 5 BBQ @ Binda

Ross family

Clean up back at school

Sunday Clean up at Binda Race Course 8.30 – 10.30

Alec’s Zucchini slice

This recipe was made with some of the delicious vegetables grown in our school

garden.

1) Preheat to 180 degrees

2) Wash hands

3) Wash Vegetables

4) Grate zucchini and carrot

5) Cut up corn

6) Cut up capsicum

7) Mix the vegetables with cheese, eggs, bacon and flour

8) Put the mix into a lined pan. Decorate with tomato, parsley and cheese

9) Put in the oven and cook until golden brown

Ingredients

8 eggs

1 massive school grown zucchini

1 school grown capsicum

2 school grown corn cobs

1 carrot

1 cup of diced bacon

1 cup of grated cheese

1 cup of self-raising flour

School grown cherry tomatoes

School grown parsley to garnish

Community Announcements ………………… The inclusion of any announcement does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation

thereof by Crookwell Public School.

The NSW Government Creative kids rebate for 2019 is available. McCann’s Music is a registered

provider. For more information go to https://www.nsw.gov.au/news-and-

events/news/100-rebate-for-creative-kids/

CROOKWELL JUNIOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION

2019 Calling all junior HOCKEY PLAYERS – Girls

and Boys The Crookwell Junior Hockey Competition will be up

and running this year, stronger than ever and

affordable.

Registration SATURDAY 16rd

MARCH.

Amenities block 9:00am to 12 noon.

Competition starting on Saturday 4th

MAY.

All Grades – A, B and Minkey

Fees this year are $50.00 per player for A & B Grade and $20.00 for Minkey. Note: The Active Kids Voucher will cover your hockey fees for both outdoor and indoor (Term 3 & 4). For further information, contact Dave McGregor 0428 320 851.