Eglinton Public School

Principal: Vicki O’Rourke Phone: 02 6337 1205 Fax: 02 6337 1394 Email: eglinton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.eglinton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3 Week 4 16 August 2018

From the Principal

Eglinton Public School – District Athletics Champions What a wonderful way to finish Education Week last week. We thank all of our parent supporters and our staff who attended the District Athletics Carnival on Friday. It was a beautiful day and the children did so well. There were a number of very special achievements on the day, with Andrea awarded 11 years Girls Champion and our senior boys and girls relay teams gaining 1st place. They have been working so hard in the lead up, training during their lunches with Ms Quinn – well deserved. We wish you well at the Western regional carnival on Friday 14 September. We congratulate many of our students who, whilst not gaining a place competed proudly, and achieved personal bests on the day. Thank you for representing our school. We have a number of key events occurring this term, with NAIDOC Day (14 September) and Pedal Push (28 September). Parents are advised that on these days we will not be holding our usual Assembly Awards because of the organisation of these events. The success of our Pedal Push depends on the many parent volunteers we need on the day to keep the children safe. Shortly, a note will go home asking for your assistance. As part of our risk management we do need for you to indicate your availability early to assist with the planning of the event. Save the Date! Father’s Day Barbeque Breakfast We have a fun morning planned for Friday 31 August for students and someone special such as Dad, Grandpa or Uncle. The morning will run from 8:00—9:30am. 2019 Enrolments This term we commence the organisation for next year. I am asking that if you have not already done so and intend to enrol a student for 2019, please do so as soon as possible. If you know of someone who is not part of our school community, but intends to enrol a child, ask them to do so as well. Photographing or Filming Protocols We understand how important it is to have memories of children involved in their growing years. We understand that many of those memories involve events or receiving awards at school. As such the school has developed a set of protocols which we ask you to follow for the benefit of everyone. These protocols are outlined below. We ask that you read and adhere to them. Film and photograph opportunities will usually occur at major events such as carnivals, parades, assemblies, special days. If you wish to film or photograph at any other time you must consult with the class of the supervising teacher beforehand.

Filming or photographing can only occur with the following understanding:

• The focus of the filming or photographing must be your own child.

• Any film or photograph taken must only be for personal use.

• Photos or films that have any other children, other than your own, must not be placed on social media.

During filming or photographing please adhere to the following rules:

• Ensure the focus of filming or photographing is on your child.

• Do not obstruct the view of any part of the audience when filming or photographing. Move to a position

where no one’s view is hindered.

• Obey any specific rule that may be in place for that particular event. We look forward to your co-operation in

this matter to ensure that the event or occasion is enjoyable for everyone.

Baby news

Wonderful news. We congratulate Keira and Jamie on the birth of their new baby boy, Braxton. Keira had

been working in our School Office. We also welcome Lisa, who has joined the Office team for the rest of the

year. Next week Mrs Garner will take over K-2GH full time as Mrs Hillyar take maternity leave.

Attendance Update Term 3 Our unexplained absence rate is currently sitting at 64%. This is very high as the average should be around 35%. Parent Contact Procedure Teachers must receive an explanation for a student’s absence within 7 days from the first day of any absence through means of telephone call, written note, text message or email. The 7day timeframe for explaining absences is a requirement of the Education Act of 1990. At Eglinton Public School: 1. Each class teacher documents individual student attendance daily through Sentral and submits by 10am. 2. All students arriving to school after 9:20am and leaving school before 3:25pm must be signed in and out

of the school through the front office. 3. If no explanation for a student’s absence has been received after 2 days the class teacher will: - Send home with the student the proforma for Unexplained Absence to the student’s parents. If not

returned within 5 days the absence is recorded as Unexplained.

Vicki O’Rourke

Principal

Dates to Remember

Week 4 Term 3

Friday 17th August One Stop Rock Shop K-6 Infants Assembly (K-2) 12:35 Primary Assembly (3-6) 1:15 Saturday 18th August Band Intensive Weekend 2:30 - 7:00 Sunday 19th August Band Intensive Weekend 8:45 - 2:00

Week 5 Term 3

Tuesday 21 August Debating Orange PS 11:30-3:20 Uniform Committee Meeting 5:00 Band Meeting 6:00 Wednesday 22 August Transition Year 6 Bathurst High 9:30 - 2:30 Transition Year 6 Kelso High 9:30-2:30 Aboriginal Education Meeting 3:45 Thursday 23 August Newcastle Permanent Maths Competition Friday 24 August Featherdale Excursion - Kindergarten 7:30-5:00 Infants Assembly (K-2) 12:35

Week 6 Term 3

Book Week Monday 27 August Year 5 Depart Myuna Bay Excursion Depart 6am Tuesday 28 August Year 5 Myuna Bay Wednesday 29 August Year 5 Myuna Bay Thursday 30 August Year 5 Return from Myuna Bay Return Approx 6pm Friday 31 August Fathers Day BBQ Breakfast 8:00 - 9:30 Infant Assembly (K-2) 12:35 Primary Assembly (3-6) 1:15

Week 7 Term 3

Monday 3 September Year 6 Depart Canberra Excursion Tuesday 4 September Year 6 Canberra Wednesday 5 September Year 6 Return Canberra Excursion Friday 7 September Infants Assembly (K-2) 12:35

Week 8 Term 3

Tuesday 11 September P & C Meeting 7:00 Wednesday 12 September Australia Maths Olympiad Thursday 13 September Bike Check for Pedal Push Friday 14 September NAIDOC DAY Western PSSA Athletic Dubbo Saturday 15 September P & C Trivia Night 6:30-9:30

Father’s Day BBQ Breakfast

Friday 31 August 8am to 9.30am Eglinton Public School families and friends are invited to a BBQ Breakfast in celebration of all the father figures in their life.

Students are encouraged to invite a family member to share Father’s Day breakfast with them.

Enjoy a large egg and bacon roll, small bacon sandwich or sausage sandwich, with tea and coffee available at the canteen.

Order forms coming home shortly Large Bacon and Egg Roll $5.00 Small Bacon Sandwich $3.00 Sausage Sandwich $3.00

District Athletics

On Friday 10th August, 56 children competed in the

district athletics carnival.

The combined efforts of all those involved saw

Eglinton win the overall carnival. Congratulations to

the 22 children who have made the Bathurst District

team. They will travel to Dubbo on the

14th September to compete in the Western Area

Athletics Carnival.

Our relay team came first in the senior boys and

girls, third in the junior girls and fourth in the junior

boys. Well done to our relay teams and thank you

Mrs Quinn for training them.

Congratulations to Anthea who was the 11 years Girl

Champion.

Year 6 Canberra Excursion

An urgent reminder that full payment for this excursion was due on 15 August 2018. If you have not done so already, please ensure you make full payment today.

Week 3 Term 3 Awards

Congratulations to the following students who received awards at last terms assembly:

Gold Awards Shreya 1/2T

Yellow Awards

Cody KC, Lacey KC, Charlotte KC, Ellie KC, Liam KC, Liam KT, Kayleigh 1/2H, Cooper 1/2M, Koby 1/2P, Bailey 1/2SR, Mia 1/2T

Healthy Bites

Well done to all the kids with over 100 entries in the Eat Fresh & Win Campaign so far! If you could spare any plastic spoons/cups or brown paper bags we would love to have them. Don’t forget Online Ordering is available with QuickCliq. Orders need to be placed by 9am. Thank you, Amanda Lewis 0429 951 665

Clothing Pool

Reminder: Please check lost property. If you have your name on it, it will go up to the office to be returned.

Volunteers needed: Please if you can help once a term it would be appreciated very much. See Denise to get your details etc; on Mondays.

On Wednesday 29 August we are having Coffee at Bake Table & Tea at 1:30 pm for anyone that would like to come along. Thank you for all your wonderful donations and to the volunteers.

See you Mondays.

Denise

Clothing Pool Roster

Canteen Roster

NAME DATE

Fri 1708/2018 Rowdy & Amanda C

Mon 20/08/2018 HELP NEEDED!

Tues 21/08/2018 HELP NEEDED!

Wed 22/08/2018 Rowdy & Michelle

Thurs 23/08/2018 Vicki & Jordan

Fri 24/08/2018 Rowdy & Amanda C

DATE NAME

20/8/18 3:15-4pm Annette & Help Needed!

27/8/18 3:15-4pm Emma & Annette

03/9/18 3:15-4pm Megan & Annette

10/9/18 3:15-4pm Annette & Help Needed

17/9/18 3:15-4pm Danielle & Annette

24/9/18 1pm Stocktake Emma & Annette + any-one else that is available to help please

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