Dates to Remember

Dear parents,

Leadership Day Report – on Monday of this week a number of our senior students went to Sydney to hear a number of prominent people talking about a range of matters, including leadership. Mrs Colefax and Miss Simmonds accompanied the students and as always were very proud of the way the students conducted themselves during the day. Thank you to all students who attended – we look forward to seeing some of the things that were spoken about being put into action!

Concert 2019 The topic of our 2019 concert was discussed at our school leadership meeting on Monday of this week. Essentially, the room we used to use at RHRSL is not available to us this year and the newly-built facility that is being built for performances will also not be available until next year. We have previously had reports that clearly showed that venues close by could not accommodate two shows of 600 people. We looked at venues as far away as the Hills, Blacktown and Penrith. Whilst there were venues that would allow us to provide for our students and audiences, the cost would have seen us needing to charge close to $25 per ticket and the distance to the venues was such that we may not have a lot of students participating (led to a loss of funds for the school).

Therefore, whilst it is extremely disappointing to announce this, we will NOT be holding a concert in 2019.

We deeply regret to have to take this step but there is, unfortunately, no alternative for us. We trust all parents will understand that we made every effort to seek out alternative venues and it is simply not possible. Towards the end of 2019 we will begin talking with the management of the new Western Sydney Performing Arts Centre with the intent of booking our 2020 concert.

Scripture Note – All students will bring home a note about Special Religious Education. Please complete ONE NOTE FOR EACH OF YOUR CHILDREN attending GPS and have your child return his/her note to their classroom teacher.

Kindergarten Morning Assemblies – thank you to the many parents who visit our school each morning. Every Monday we have our main assembly and all parents are very welcome to attend. On our normal Tuesday to Friday mornings, Kindergarten students will continue going to their rooms when the music plays (approximately 8.58am). We need the cooperation of all adults to say goodbye before the music begins and to move away from the gate near the library. Kindergarten children are fine with being independent and walking to class – they really do like being like ‘grown-ups’.

Have a good weekend

Doug Meaney

Principal

Glendenning Public School

Safe, Respectful Learners

Term 1 Week 7 Thursday 14 March 2019 135 Armitage Drive, Glendenning. NSW. 2761 Ph: 9832 8555 Fax: 98329724 E: glendennin-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Tues, April 9 School Photographs Thurs, April 11 School Photographs

Week 7

Who What Where

Miss Gaffey Talent quest auditions start this week in the hall. Please check your day and bring your music. If you would to watch Talent Quest you need to bring 50 cents.

Mondays and Fridays at Lunch

Miss Cole K-2 Glee Club, Lunch 1, Tuesdays Room 6

Miss Cole 3-6 Glee Club, Lunch 1, Thursdays Room 6

Mrs Colefax Stage 2 Dance - Lunch 1, Tuesdays Hall

Mrs Colefax Debating - Lunch 1, Mondays Room 7

Mrs Colefax SRC Meetings - Lunch 1, Fridays Room 7

Mrs Herben & Ms Summerrell

Stage 3 Dance - Lunch 1, Wednesdays Hall

Mrs Lindsay Playground PALS meeting, Afternoon Tea, Thursdays Room 15

Miss Donovan Junior Dance - Lunch 1, Thursdays Hall

Mrs Bateup Koori Club - Lunch 1, Monday Playgroup Room

Mrs Bateup Playgroup - Monday 2-3pm, Wednesday 9-10am, all welcome Playgroup Room

Special Message:

Each year 1,700 public school children in need go to Stewart House from many parts of NSW and the ACT. During their stay, children are provided with optical, dental and medical treatment as well as emotional support. This is balanced with health and educational programs and out of school activities to boost self-esteem and to promote a healthier lifestyle.

At G.P.S we have had a number of students throughout the years attend Stewart House.

This Term, we have chosen to fundraise for Stewart House. Envelopes will go home on Thursday asking for your support. Any donation is appreciated and will go to helping to support students during their stay.

EARLY LEAVERS When signing children out early of an afternoon, for appointments etc, parents are asked to do so before 2.45pm. Students will not be signed out after this time ABSENCES

Student absences – to send a note on return with student to the class teacher. You do not need to contact the office if absent for one day.

CHANGE OF DETAILS

Please notify the school as soon as possible if any of your contact details change. This included changes of address and contact phone numbers. A ‘Change of Details’ form is available from the Administration Office.

LUNCHES If parents need to bring lunches to school after 9.00am, we would ask that you wait until 11.15am, when you will be able to gain a pass to your child’s class and then be able to take the lunch to your child. MESSAGES REGARDING LATE COLLECTION OF STUDENTS Please phone before 2.30pm with any messages if you will be late picking up your child.

SCHOOL CANTEEN The canteen operates on Monday to Friday each week. Any payments or orders for the canteen should be taken directly to the canteen. SCHOOL CAR PARK Parents are reminded that the school car park is for STAFF PARKING ONLY. Parents are asked not to drop children off in the car park, park in or walk through the car park. There is a gate near the administration office for pedestrian access. UNIFORM SHOP HOURS Mondays: 8.30am to 9.00am Fridays: 8.30am to 9.15am CASH ONLY – PLEASE HAVE CORRECT CHANGE

K-2 ASSEMBLY

Term: 1 Week: 6

Merit Award Work of the Week Citizenship

KB Marlee C Logan S Emma S

KJ Tyson P Liana T Hadya K

KL Avah P Kiera B Gurnoor K

KW Jaxon S Tiana S Sadiya A

1A Xavier S Noah E Mosese F

1C Tyrese W Emily B Amelia G

1G Layla R Helaena A Katarina W

2C Esperanca W Taniela M Ruby H

2G Levai M Aadrika S Tvisha K

2H Bir-Bibek G Hemanya R Nimrat K

2S Christian M Aaliyrah H Adrienne G

Perfect Attendance Awards – Term 1 2019 – Weeks 1 - 5 Congratulations to the following students who are receiving a perfect attendance award for the first half of Term 1,

2019. They will receive their awards in Week 8 at the Monday morning assembly. KB: Nahin H, Tajvir J, Pernece K, Gabriel M, Taleb S KL: Viraj K, Ada H, Keya P, Sophia B, Kunj K KJ: Abeyjeet J, Vihaan L, Aurora L, Ivy N, Gurfateh S KW: Amielle B, Abigial B, Lania-Grace T, Jeremy H, Arjun N, Kamalveer S, Jaxon S, Tutasi T K/1/2D: Zyan B, Eknoor D, Emily E, Ranvir S, Kunwarmeet I, Samreet K, Sophie H, Ekamjot B, Ramjot S, Aizah H, Inayah H, Vihaana S, Julson R, Hayley S 1A:Samar C, Quaide C, Stephanie E, Allyra T 1B: Harley B, Paige D, Sophie F, Isabel L, Hiya P, Milaan P, Samuel S, Manmeet S, Czarina S, Emily Rose S, Travis W 1C: Aadyashree A, Emily B, Amelia G, Ramanpreet K, Jacob M, Ruby M, Chelsea P, Millie V 1G: Ethan B, Jaiden C, Jack C, Eknoor K, Layla R, Akshaj S 2C: Jayden C, Divjot C, Nidhi D, Manreet K, Seerat K, Lakshya P, Nish P, Pray P, Sienna R, Amelia S, Melis Y, Kylan Z 2G: Bibek C, Bilal D, Chelsea D, Raina D, Zara E, Liam H, Rahimah H, Avitej J, Kyden K, Levai M, Anureet M, Jacob O, Dhanvi P, Aadrika S, Nishaan S, Natashia S, George T 2H: Aaron A, Charlotte E, Avneet K, Jasmeh K, Hemanya R, 2S: Stephen N, Chelsea M, Byron K, Zahira H, Alex A 3M: Patrick B, Adelaide C, Alexxa-Mae C, Mohamed J, Kayla M, Joel M, Lachlan P, Noah V 3R: Sabella A, Aren B, Christine D, Mia EJ, Jealyn F, Naria HA, Sukhmani K, Anushka N, Pyper N, Vraj P, Sehdave S, Quade T, Karina W 3K: Heath G, Kenjee G, Ella G, Harleen K, Tanreet M, Armeen R, Partap S, Yafi S 3/4C: Chelsea M, Naviana R, Zachary R, Dipak T, Jordan W, Maham A, Anatasia D, Japjit K, Darnell K, Natalie M Riley M, Olivia N, Thomson T, Nandee V 4R: Emma A, Mikaela B, Tyreese C, Sienna G, Shayaan I, Rousel J, Gurneet K, Faraz S, Reeghan Z 4G: Caroline B, Lily F, Stephen G, Alana H 4/5/6M: Meeha F, Agammjot S, Yuvraj S, Santiago A, Michael B, Calais C, Jasleen G 5/6F: Ronit B, Ryan B, Amandeep C, Zed E, Harman G, Ryan J, Reetinderjit K, Rableen K, Sirat K, Laneya M, Leila M, Vihaan P, Ranvir R, Harbhagat S, Vraj B, Lilly C, Haman D, Shazana I, Shreya K, Divya L, Ryan M, Sanna N, Shabad N, Faith R, Arozo S. 5S: Annabelle E, Prachi P, Matilda R, Mysha M, Hiten K, Pranay M, Taufui A 5L: Max B, Kayden B, Gurmehar C, Daniell F, Riley H, Myesha L, Jomar M, Elise P, Patricia P, Johan R, Maya R, Mia R, Prisha S, Zoey S. 6H: Jamie D, Maddison K, Tejpartap M, Clare M, Alyssa N, Divjot S, Leslie T, Brayden B 6B: Aariz A, Nivesh C, Lachlan C, Caitlin E, Zaida H, Vasiti P, Anish P, Julio R, Gabrielle S, Taya Z The following table shows the percentages of students with perfect attendance in each class. Class % Class % Class % Class % KB 25% 1A 22% 3M 38% 5/6F 73% KL 25% 1B 46% 3R 45% 5S 26% KJ 25% 1C 38% 3K 31% 5L 47% KW 40% 1G 39% 3/4C 43% 6H 29% K/1/2D 61% 2C 48% 4R 32% 6B 36%

2G 74% 4G 15%

2H 22% 4/5/6M 29%

2S 26%

Congratulations 2G !