GUILDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL

APIA STREET GUILDFORD NSW 2161 PHONE: 9632 9675 FAx: 9892 1325 www.guildford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

NEWS UPDATE 5 FEBRUARY 2016

Principal’s Message Dear Students, Parents, Carers and Staff

Welcome back to all for the 2016 school year.

Guildford Public School continues to grow in student population. We begin the year with 90 kindergarten students and 22 classes K-6, an increase of two classes from 2015.

Staff and community feedback and evidence of best teaching and learning practice have shaped the 2016-2018 Guildford Public School Plan. Designed around three strategic directions, the aim is to further develop high quality teaching, learning and leadership. Preparing students to be highly creative, collaborative, critical and confident is key to building a new generation of confident thinkers and problem solvers. I take this opportunity to thank all staff for their thoughtful contribution and effective team work in building a practical School Plan.

Guildford Public School Plan 2016-2018

Demonstrating compassion is a wonderful quality that an individual can carry with them in their dealings with people on a daily basis. As we welcome new families who have recently arrived in Australia, I take this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of all community members in making our school and wider community a friendly, challenging and supportive environment to learn, play and grow.

Staffing 2016 Welcome to newly appointed teachers, Miss Currey and Miss Bradshaw. Miss Bryceland and Miss Ali Khan will share the role of relieving Assistant Principal Stage 3. Miss Corso will relieve as Kinder Assistant Principal on Fridays. Classes and Guildford PS staff for 2016

Class Teacher name

Teacher Role Teacher name

KC Miss Jeanice Corso

Principal Chris Haberecht

KM Miss Marie Mete

Assistant Principal / Teacher Mentors

Mrs Salam Haidar

KH Mrs Mona Habib

Mrs Lakshmi Sekhar

KF Mrs Jemma Fitzgerald

Mr Pete Hanna

1L Miss Janelle Lee

Miss Melodie Bryceland & Miss Ayesha Ali Khan

1K Mr Bradley Kranenburg

Teacher Librarian

Mr Rhys Norambuena

1D Miss Shelley D’Souza

ESL teachers

Mrs Maria De Marco

1H Miss Kim Huynh

Mrs Sashi Lazras

2O Miss Merve Orker

Mrs Mirvat Kaddour

2N Mr Chris Nicolacopoulos

Learning and Support teacher

Mrs Dot Hemming

2K Miss Samantha Karamaneas

Reading Recovery

Mrs Anita Byrnes

teachers 2E

Mrs Linda Este Mrs Rita Edge

3/4C Mr Nathan Crowther

Community Language teacher

Mrs Eman Soryal

3/4R Miss Rachel Bradshaw

RFF teachers

Mr Justin Vassallo

3/4B Mrs Melissa Belomessof

Mrs Canan Ali

3/4K Mrs Kim Cross Office staff Ms Coaldrake

3/4EH Mrs Rhonda Hawli (Monday) & Mrs Jane El Samrani (Tuesday-Friday)

Ms Barber Mrs Bosnjak

5/6C Miss Shay Currey

Community Liaison Officers

Miss Sajida Ashrafi & Mrs Asenati Mareko

5T Mrs Cevher Tanak

5J Miss Alison Jones

School Counsellor

Miss Randala Jbeily

6AK Miss Ayesha Ali Khan

Speech Pathologist

Miss Nam Chikkerur

6G Ms Chrissy Ghassibe

School Learning Support Officers

Mrs Julie Thorne Mrs Amanda Perrin Mrs Aleluia Rees Miss Shontelle Coaldrake

Technology support

Miss Smriti Sekhar

General Assistant

Mr Clayton Foster

Canteen Ms Deb Tye Student details and notes: If your child is absent, a signed note outlining the reason is required. Please inform the office of any change of detail – new address, new phone number, emergency contact details. It is essential school has the most recent details in case of an emergency. Every Day Counts – Attendance Students are expected to attend school every day unless they are sick or there are other exceptional circumstances preventing him/her from attending. Research titled “Student Attendance and Educational Outcomes: Every Day Counts” completed by the University of Western Australia in 2013 clearly linked poor attendance with low achievement. The message is clear – Every Day Counts.

“In all analyses, average academic achievement declined with any absence from school and continued to decline as

absence rates increased.” The University of Western Australia, 2013

Photography and Video Permission At certain times throughout the year, our students may have the opportunity to be photographed or filmed for our school publications, such as the school's newsletter or website and social media, or to promote the school in newspapers and other media. The school may also wish to use student photographs/videos in print and online promotional, marketing, media and educational materials. A permission note will be sent home next week and needs to be returned to your child’s teacher. Uniform All students must wear full school uniform to school each day. This includes white socks, black shoes and a maroon hat. Sports shoes are worn on Sport Day only. School hats are available for purchase from the canteen. If your child is out of uniform for any reason, they will need to bring a note to school. Children out of uniform may be excluded from school events or excursions. School Zones and Traffic Safety As school returns for 2016, it is a timely reminder to all parents that School Zones are now back in operations. Could I please ask all parents to be very mindful of the number of students entering the school and St Patrick’s Primary School during the mornings and afternoons. Please drive carefully around both schools. The ‘NO STOPPING’ signs in Apia Street mean exactly that – NO STOPPING to drop children off or pick up. Fines will apply if you are caught by Police or Council Officers. Parents & Citizen’s Association The first P&C meeting is scheduled for Thursday February 18 from 9am, I encourage parents and carers to attend and contribute as a community member. Community Corner (news from Sajida and Asenati) English classes for parents are scheduled each Thursday 9.00am – 11.15am from February 11 to March 31. Those interested can see Sajida or Asenati on Thursdays at school or leave your name with Wendy at the office. During the year, we will require parents to help with covering books, cutting out cards, pencil sharpening etc. Helpers can go to the ‘Parent Café’ (located beside the hall) on Thursdays

GET CONNECTED and find out what is

happening straight away!

All new parents to Guildford P.S are invited to attend the following event:

Event: ‘Welcome breakfast for “New Parents” to Guildford P.S. When: Monday 15 February at 9am Where : School Hall

Skoolbag App & school Website

The Guildford Public School Skoolbag App provides staff, parents, carers and students with up to date information about school events. Stay informed and download the Skoolbag App from the itunes or Google Play store for free. Guildford Public School website is:

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

School Hours Parents/carers are reminded that playground supervision begins at 8.30am: students who are onsite prior to this time will not be supervised. Students must be picked up at 3pm. Students participating in co-curricular activities before or after school must report to the supervising teacher.

8.30am – Staff on playground supervision

9.00am – Morning classes begin (K-6 Assemble under COLA for messages)

11.00am – Recess starts

11.20am – Classes resume

1.00pm – Eating time

1.10pm – 1st half lunch1.35pm – 2nd half lunch

2.00pm – classes resume

3.00pm – school finishes

Parents and carers are invited to attend the 'Meet the Teacher' afternoon. The stage Assistant Principal and teachers will provide an overview of the 2016 academic year as well as the extra-curricular opportunities which may interest your child. Meet in the hall from 5pm, for a 15 minute presentation and afterwards move to your child's classroom for question time with the class teacher.

Meet the Teacher afternoon schedule: (all meetings start at 5.00pm and finish at approximately 5.45pm)

Monday 15 February: Kindergarten

Tuesday 16 February:

Year 1 and Year 2

Wednesday 17 February: Year 3 and Year 4

Thursday 18 February:

Year 5 and Year 6

Have a terrific week!

Kind Regards

Chris Haberecht

GUILDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL

CANTEEN PRICE LIST

AS OF 29/01/2016

LUNCH ORDERS ARE TO BE PLACED BY 9.00 EACH MORNING ALL FOOD IS HALAL Excluding the Pizza Slabs

SANDWICHES – White Bread Vegemite $1.60 Jam $1.60 Ham $2.00 Devon $1.70 Tomato $1.60 Roast Chicken $2.50 Chicken Burger $3.00 (lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise) Salad $3.00 Salad Roll $3.50 Sandwich extras Cheese .30 Tomato .30 Mayonnaise .20 RECESS ONLY (Cannot be ordered) ½ Roll Jam $1.00 Devon & Sauce $1.00 Cheese & Tomato $1.00 Vegemite $1.00 Extras .20 Full Roll $1.50 DRINKS Flavoured Milk $1.50 Poppers $1.00 Springs Water Large $1.50 Small $1.00 Play Water $1.80 Quench $1.50

HOT FOOD Lasagne or Spaghetti $3.50 Macaroni & Cheese $3.50 Chicken Wedges (5) $3.00 Nuggets $2.50 Pizza Slab $2.50 Hot Dogs $2.50 Pies Small $2.00 Large $2.50 Potato Pies $3.00 Sausage Rolls $2.20 Chicken Chips (5) $2.50 Chicken & Corn Roll $1.50 Corn $1.00 Potato Nuggets 10 for $1.50 Fish Fingers Each .50 Garlic Bread $1.50 Noodles $2.50 Tomato Sauce (Sachet) .30 FROZEN LINES (Cannot be ordered) TNT’s .60 Kablueys .60 Moosies $1.00 Assorted Fruit .60 SCHOOL HATS $10.00

GUILDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL

ADMIN BLOCK BLOCK A

BLOCK C BLOCK E

UPPER LOWER

BLOCK B SCHOOL HALL

CANTEEN

BLOCK D LIBRARY MR NORAMBUENA

6G MS GHASSIBE

6AK MISS ALI KHAN

5T MRS TANAK

5J MISS JONES

5/6C MISS CURREY

PRINCIPAL AP ES1 AP S1 DUP ROOM

AP S2&3

SICK BAY

FRONT OFFICE

Counsellor STRONG

ROOM

ESL K-2

INFANTS HALL

READING RECOVERY

2O MISS ORKER

KM MISS METE

KH MRS HABIB

KF MRS FITZGERALD

KC MISS CORSO

3/4K MRS CROSS

3/4R MISS BRADSHAW

3/4C MR CROWTHER

3/4B MRS BELOMESSOF

2N MR NICOLACOPOULOS

2E MRS ESTE

2K MISS KARAMANEAS

COMMUNITY LANGUAGE MRS SORYAL

COMPUTER LAB

1L MISS LEE

3/4EH MRS EL SAMRANI & MRS HAWLI

1H MISS HUYNH

1D MISS D’SOUZA

1K MR KRANENBURG

ESL - PRIMARY

WANT TO PLAY SOCCER !!! (2016 Season - April to August)

Under 6's to under 18's take place on Saturday mornings.

Teenage girls play on SATURDAY mornings

All age, O/35 & Premier League matches are on Saturday afternoons.

Ladies matches are on Sundays

To register with Guildford McCredie Uniting Soccer Club come to

Granville Park Cnr Woodville Rd & Claremont St, Merrylands

on

Sat 6th Feb or 13th Feb 2016,

between 9am & 11am OR

Register on line at http://www.mccredie.org.au/soccer For further details call 9682 7779

Full Payment is required with registration (also copy of birth certificate if a new player to our Club

FEES u6 - u7 $80

u8 $90 u9 - u16 $150 Ladies $240

All Age Men & over 35s $250