Dates for your Diary From the Principal s Desk

Newsletter Week 10 Term 2 - 23 June 2021

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Ringrose Ave, Greystanes 2145 | Ph: 9631 8637 | Website: www.ringrose-p.schools.nsw.edu.au| Email: [email protected]

From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents and Carers,

First of all, I would like to thank you for the ongoing support of your child’s learning this term. As reflected in the Semester 1 Reports sent home last Friday and the current Parent Teacher interviews, it has been a great privilege to read and hear about

student achievement and success. At Ringrose, we are committed to ensuring that every student achieves to their maximum potential. In recent weeks, we’ve been closely reviewing the progress of students in both Reading and Mathematics and we can see great growth across the school! We are very fortunate to have such wonderful and committed teachers who make a big difference in the education of all our students!

In recognition of the last week of school, the following reports centre around student achievement:

• Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winners, Anthony and Matthew who will represent our school at the next round of the competition next term. Good luck to you both!

• The Aboriginal Artwork by 5/6R in the office foyer celebrating NAIDOC Week. • Our SRC are busily finalising plans for playground projects they are leading next

term including the Regenerating the Cumberland Plains planting day, re-working the Buddy Bench Monitor roles, and organising the purchase of appropriate play items that can be used safely to further engage students in active play.

• Congratulations to both our Debating teams who came away with one win and one loss against Girraween PS. I’m very impressed with their improvement in debating skills over this past Semester. Well done!

Next term, we aim to restart the following activities in a Covid safe manner: • K-2 and Years 3-6 Assemblies in a fortnightly cycle. i.e. K-2 even weeks

commencing in Week 2 and Years 3-6 in odd weeks commencing Week 3. • Parent / Carer workshops in how we teach Reading across the school. Keep a

look out for information on these workshops next term.

A reminder that the last day for students this term is on Friday (25 June, 2021).

I would like to wish everyone a safe and restful break, ready to commence again in Term 3.

As all teachers will be involved in our Staff Development Day on the Monday of Term 3. The first day back for students in Term 3 is Tuesday 13 July, 2021. Warm Regards Mr Loughhead (Principal)

Dates for your Diary

22 - 23 June Parent / Teacher Interviews K - 6

25 June

Last day of Term 2

13 July First Day of Term 3

for all students

14 July P&C Canteen Meeting

Staffroom at 7pm

15 July Parent / Teacher

Interviews 1A & 4M

21 July Year 5

Opportunity Class Placement Test

17-18 August

ZooSnooz Camp Years 3 and 4

21 July

Planting Day Years 3-6

27 July

100 Days of Kindergarten

27 July

Athletics Carnival Years 3-6

Every Thursday Uniform shop open 8.45am to 9.30am

http://www.ringrose-p.schools.nsw.edu.au


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Dear Parents and Carers,

Term 2 has certainly flown by very quickly and what a term it has been! Our

students have been very busy this term with NAPLAN for Years 3 and 5, carnivals,

Life Education and NAIDOC Week celebrations as well as working hard to achieve

learning goals in class.

I am looking forward to Term 3 and continuing to watch our students grow and attain their learning

goals at school.

Education Week

Education Week is an annual celebration of NSW public education and the achievements of our

schools, students and education system.

This year Education Week will run from Monday 26 to Friday 30 July 2021 celebrating the theme

Lifelong learners.

Further information about Education Week and how we will be celebrating it this year will be sent out

to all families early next term.

Assemblies

We are very pleased to announce that our School Assemblies will resume Term 3 Week 2. Keeping in

line with COVID Guidelines we will be having separate K-2 and Years 3-6 assemblies on Fridays after

recess during Term 3 and after lunch during Term 4.

A note has been sent out earlier this week providing further information around the COVID measures

that will need to be in place to ensure everyone’s safety.

Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our teachers, students and families for the

wonderful term that we have had. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday.

Mrs Zugna

Deputy Principal


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Roy Ringrose has visited

5/6R this week!

Hi Ringrose! For the last visit of the term I was lucky enough to visit 5/6R. When I visited in Week 9 I got to watch the students participate in many different types of activities. I watched some boys and girls trialling for High Jump and Shot Put and I must admit there is some great talent at Ringrose Public School. On Wednesday I got to watch the Stage 3 Spelling Bee and I was amazed with all the students who made it into the final and their ability to sound out very difficult words.

On Friday we had some very special guests visit the school. Mrs Thurley and Miss Alavandi organised two indigenous people Fred and Chaydin Reid to help Ringrose Public School celebrate NAIDOC Week. 5/6R were able to learn more about Indigenous games from different places in Australia. The first game we played was Kalkadoon Kee’an from North Queensland. Our goal was to throw objects into hoops and targets. After we got some points and I saw some of the boys competitive sides, we played a game from the Kimberley area in Northern Territory named Gorri. When playing Gorri, students had to throw a tennis ball at a moving target and unfortunately on Friday the moving target was Chaydin. All of 5/6R and 5/6T were laughing and enjoying themselves. After playing the games we went back into class and we learned more about the NAIDOC Week theme ‘Heal Country’. We learned about what Country meant (it’s not just about a land on a map) and all the different aspects of how Country has changed over time and why we need to heal it. 5/6R concluded my visit on Monday in Week 10 with an art lesson. Students drew and painted a picture using common aboriginal symbols to create an image that had meaning and told a story. They listened to instructions and used appropriate colours to create wonderful art pieces. Our masterpieces are featured on the next page. I was happy I got to spend some time again with the Year 5 and Year 6 students. Roy Ringrose is signing off for another term and I can’t wait to visit more amazing classes next term. Roy Ringrose


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Silver Awards

Office Foyer Display - Week 10 Term 2

* Miss Russell *

Kellsie KB

Sophia KB

Willow KB

Mariah KB

Mia KW

Amber KW

Chris KW

Anthony 1H

Sahana 1H

Callum 1H

Jayden 1H

Fatemah 1H

Oliver 1H

Arjun 1N

Ata 1N

Amaziah 1N

Sara 1N

Trisha 1N

Anastasia 1N

Alexander 2C

Lupe 2C

Alya 2E

Toba 2E

Hardik 3/4B

Sophi 3/4B

Nawal 3G

Emad 3G

Lucas 3G

Ali 3G

Sarah 3G

Isaac 3G

Sophia 5/6M

Ashton 5/6M

Issa 5/6M

Grace 5/6M

Luca 5/6M

Hesham 5/6M

Negha 5/6M

Leah 5/6M

Munazza 5/6M

Reema 5/6M

Sienna 5/6M

Joel 5/6R

Dritha 5/6S

Krisha 5/6S

Roshan 3G

Taim 3G

Gabriella 3G

Frzanah 3G

Emma 3V

Modasir 3V

Maariyah 3V

Bovindee 3V

Miral 3V

Indyana 3V

Emma 4M

Lily 4M


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Kindergarten STEM Day

This term, Kindergarten have been learning about materials and compared the materials of which

objects are made. They investigated the properties of each material and how these are appropriate or

inappropriate for particular purposes. Last Thursday, Kindergarten had an opportunity to use this

knowledge to design and build a waterproof structure for STEM Day. The objective of the lesson was to

keep their paper monster dry, and most students achieved this goal by using water-resistant materials

to protect their monster from getting wet. It sure was a messy day but students had lots of fun using

their creativity and had even more fun testing their project with the hose. Here are some photos of our

Kindergarten engineers!


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Zone Cross Country

Mikayla and Mohamamed represented Ringrose Public School at

Sydney West Cross Country Championships 2021 at Sydney

Motorsport Park on Wednesday , 9 June 2021.

Mohammed came 43rd and Mikayla came 51st in their division.

Congratulations on a great achievement!


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NAIDOC Celebrations at Ringrose, 2021

Last week we enjoyed a visit by Aboriginal Educators Fred and Chaydin Reid. They shared with the

students about some aspects of their Kamilaroi culture. Fred shared some dream time stories with the

K-4 students. Perhaps they can re-tell them to you! Chaydin taught the Year 5 and 6 students some

indigenous games. We can now add these games to our sports activities. Then, the Burra Group

enjoyed a Yarn with Fred and Chaydin and checked out some deadly

aboriginal artifacts. It was a great morning!

Currently all the classes are reflecting on the 2021

Naidoc Theme of Heal Country! We are reading

beautuful and informative picture books about

different ‘country’ around Australia. Stage Three is

learning more about the Uluru Statement. Look out

for our whole school display about this learning next

term. It will be in the office hallway.

Mrs Thurley

Co-ordinating teacher.

Burramatta NAIDOC Day

City of Parramatta is bringing local Burramatta NAIDOC celebrations back in 2021 to celebrate the

culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for NAIDOC Week 2021. An

all-day festival for the whole family. With live music and entertainment, workshops for all ages, craft

activities, First Nations markets, Speak Out Tent (Yuin Byalla), community BBQ and corroboree ground.

www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events/burramatta-naidoc-day


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Counsellor Update Ringrose Public School, School Psychologist, Annette Haggerty

Enjoying time with your child: ways to connect during holidays

Compiled by Your School Counsellor Annette Haggerty

Source: Raising Children Network

Now that school, teachers and friends are a big part of your child’s world, it can be hard to find time

to enjoy being together. But school holidays are a great opportunity to help build family relation-

ships, which are still the biggest influence on your child’s development.

Why enjoying special time together is important

When you and your child enjoy special time together, you can learn to see the world from your child’s

point of view. It’s a chance to find out more about your child’s likes and dislikes, her worries and her

frustrations. Spending time together is also a way of giving your child your full attention, sending the

message that he’s the most important thing to you. Walks or other activities with you are great

opportunities to guide your child in the ways of the world, talk to her, listen to her and enjoy being

together. It’s also a great opportunity for everyone to try to detox from social media.

Playing games and having fun with you can help your child feel happier, be more relaxed and build

resilience for the teenage years. That’s why it’s so important to lay the

groundwork now.

Setting aside some regular special time for the two of you can help your

child to handle the times when he doesn’t have your full attention, or the

times when you’re apart. In all these ways, sharing happy experiences helps

to build your relationship with your child.

Ideas for fun activities to do together

Daily activities

Sometimes you can make special time and have fun as part of your everyday family life by just adding a

little bit of fun and challenge:

• Cook your favourite dinner together or make a special after-school snack together.

• Take a walk to and from your local park, feed the birds or ducks or play on the swings

• Your school library often has activities holiday activities during the holidays or you can just bor-

row some books or magazines for daily or bedtime reading

• Take a train, bus, ferry or light rail trip to a new destination!

• Go shopping together and let your child help to make decisions, identify and practice counting

fruit and vegetables, pay for things and have conversations with shop assistants.

• During car trips, the non-driving parent can play games such as ‘I spy with my little eye, some-

thing that starts with (and say a letter of the alphabet)’ or ‘Who can see the next car with a num-

ber plate starting with “L” or has the colour yellow?’ and so on. You can also sing along together,

changing words to make the song silly or bring in the names of family members.

• Check out “Top 25 Things to Do in Sydney with Kids” https://www.hellosydneykids.com.au/things

-to-do-in-sydney-with-kids

https://www.hellosydneykids.com.au/things-to-do-in-sydney-with-kids

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Play and games Here are ideas for more structured fun activities:

• Play word games and make up jokes and riddles together. You can start with jokes like ‘Knock

knock’ or ‘Why did the chicken, frog, cow (whatever makes you laugh) cross the road?’ Then get

your child to make up his own.

• Rough-and-tumble play can help your child learn how to be strong without hurting. It can also

help your child learn how to ‘wind down’ from a state of high excitement. But if you find it revs

your child up, try not to have rough-and-tumble play too close to bedtime.

• Play board games like ‘snakes and ladders’, dominoes and simple card games. These will help your

child to learn to play fair.

Outdoor activities Here are ideas for getting outside with your child: • Play outdoors together. It’s not only fun and good exercise, it can also help your child practise

skills and get better at things like climbing and catching.

• Lie on the grass and look for shapes or animals in the clouds.

• On a dark, clear night, go outside and look at the stars.

Kindergarten 2022

Enrolments now open

We are accepting enrolments for Kindergarten 2022. To enrol your child, you can complete your

application online. If, however, you do not feel comfortable completing an application online, a

paper copy will be available for collection from the front office or can be downloaded from the

school’s website.

Please also provide the following documents to the school office:

• Birth Certificate

• Proof of Residential Address (Rates notice, lease agreement etc)

• Visa or Permanent Resident Documentation (if applicable)

• Immunisation records (Medicare Immunisation History Statement or Blue Book)

• Passport (Parents must also provide proof of citizenship if born overseas)

• Health / Medical Needs / Medication Documentation (if applicable)

All original documents can be photocopied in the School Office.

Please refer to school website for further information.

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Pssst… It’s a P & C Update!

Canteen News

After 17 years our canteen manager, Ann Brett, is leaving Ringrose. We thank her for all her hard work

and commitment to the canteen over the years and wish her well. She will be greatly missed.

A reminder to all parents and carers who use the My Kids Lunch box online ordering system to please

use up all remaining money by the end of this Term.

The canteen will be closed for the first 3 weeks back in Term 3. On Wednesday July 14th (Term 3, Week

1) at 7pm we will be having a special meeting for paid P&C members to vote on the future plans for the

canteen.

Uniform Shop

Our uniform shop coordinator, Anna Alefosio, has resigned from her position. We thank her for her

hard work and commitment in running our school uniform shop.

We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible. Details about the role are in the note sent home and

on SkoolBag. If you and interested please contact the P&C.

Happy Holidays We would like to wish our Ringrose community a safe and happy holidays!


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Cancellation of 2021 July School Holiday Program at Ringrose OOSH

Dear Parents,

Please be advised that we have received notification from Ringrose Public School that Ringrose OOSH

has been allocated new rooms to operate our services on the school grounds and that the transfer to

move into the new rooms will be taking place over the July 2021 school holiday period.

Due to this, Ringrose OOSH School Holiday program is unable to operate the SHP Program for the July

2021.

The July 2021 will still be operating at Guildford West OOSH & Sherwood Grange OOSH.

We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and assistance

with this matter.

REMINDER: Friday 11 June 2021 is the cut-off date for you to book your child/ren into School Holiday

Program for the upcoming July 2021 School Holidays.

Any bookings after Friday will incur a late fee charge of $40.00

Cumberland City Council has 2 Centres operating during this period:-

Guildford West SHP - Single Digits (5 to 9 year olds)

Guildford West SHP - Double Digits (10 to 13 year olds)

Sherwood Grange SHP – Single Digits (5 to 12 year olds)

Days operating: 28th / 29th / 30th June 2021 & 1st / 2nd / 5th / 6th / 7th / 8th / 9th July 2021

To make a booking click on this link https://www.smartcentral.net/v2/service_profile/show/403

If you have any questions regarding this matter or need assistance when booking your child in via the

website please contact the Administration team on 8757 9000 or 8757 9721 or

email: [email protected]

Please see below a link to Cumberland City Councils FREE school holiday clinics which will be held over

the two weeks. This is a great opportunity for students to be active and social during the holidays.

Registrations open on Monday 21st June at 7.00pm at the link below.

https://www.trybooking.com/eventlist/healthandwellbeing

Regards

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Dates for your Diary From the Principal s Desk