Gloucester Public School Newsletter Opportunity - Innovation - Excellence

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Term 4 Week 2 Tuesday 22nd October, 2019

Dates to Remember

Term 4

23/10 Year 6 P to H visit

25/10 World Teacher’s Day

25/10 Day for Daniel

6/11 Year 6 P to H visit

7/11 NRMA Road Safety Day

7/11 Christmas SRC Movie Night

7/11 Public Speaking Yrs 3-6

11/11 Kindergarten Orientation

18/11 Smooth Start 9.30-10.45am

20/11 Year 6 P to H visit

25/11 Smooth Start

2/12 Smooth Start

4/12 Orientation Day at GHS

6/12 Term 4/Citizenship

Assembly

10/12 Presentation Night

12/12 Citizenship Movie Day

13/12 Year 6 Assembly

17/12 Year 6 Farewell

Term 4 Assemblies Week 2 1/2G

Week 3 5/6T

Week 4 1/2S

Week 5 3/4G

Week 6 KB & KM

Week 7 3/4J

Week 8 Expectation Assemblies

Week 9 Year 6 Final Assembly

28/10 P&C Meeting

Uniform Shop is open every Friday morning

8.30am – 10.00am

Boys Cricket Team bow out against a talented New Lambton squad

Last Thursday, our boys’ cricket team headed to New Lambton PS to fight it out for a Top 16 position in the state. Missing captain Rhys Summerville, our boys were led by Jackson Moore into the clash. Sent into bat, our boys faced some tight bowling from the New Lambton bowlers and struggled to score runs early. Harvey Willis and Andrew Fraser showed some resistance, with Harvey scoring 6 runs and Andrew 1, but working a good partnership together. On the bowling change, the boys met another pair of strong bowlers, with one of the New Lambton lads taking a hat trick to demolish our middle order. The opposition didn’t miss an opportunity, with excellent fielding and catching. Gloucester were all out for 18 in the 14th over. After the spell, the New Lambton openers made light work of the small total, reaching the target in the third over without loss. It was always going to be a tough task heading to Newcastle and facing area winners down there, but the boys performed in the manner we would expect from Gloucester students. Humble losers, sportsmanlike at all times, grateful to our hosts for having us, and congratulatory of their better opponents on the day. This has been an exceptional group of students who have made it much further than any other team in the last ten years. We are all very proud of your achievements this year and look forward to another great year of cricket in 2020! Rod Maggs – GPS Cricket Coordinator The Team: Jackson Moore, Sam Collie, Lachlan Sansom, Harvey Willis, Asher Baker, Nick Maggs, Andrew Fraser, Jacob Edwards, Albie Cameron, Travis Allardice, Wyatt Griffin, Nash Griffin. Absent: Rhys Summerville

Kinder Orientation for 2020 – A guide for parents

Enrolment of Students in NSW Government Schools

How do I know when to send my child to Kindergarten?

Education in New South Wales is compulsory for all children between the ages of six (6) years old and the minimum school leaving age.

The Education Act 1990 mandates that all children must be enrolled and attending school by six years of age. Parents may enrol their child in Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if the child turns 5 years of age on or before 31 July in that year.

What do I do if my child is the right age?

Come into our office and collect an enrolment pack from our office staff. This will outline our scheduled transition to Kindergarten activities and provide important information regarding procedures for enrolling your child in 2020.

When does Kinder Orientation begin at GPS? Kinder Orientation begins on Monday 11 November 2019 followed by our SmoothStart program for the three following Mondays – 18th and 25th November, and the 2nd December. I’m confused about when to send my child. Who can I ask? Use the information about compulsory education outlined above, speak to your preschool and come and chat to us here at school. Your child is unique and it is important to discuss his or her enrolment with us.

Intensive Swimming 2019

Sorry for the late notice, but we have just received confirmation that the Intensive Swimming Program will go ahead in Weeks 6 and 7 (18th November- 29th November). The program focuses on swimmers in Year 2, however provides for weaker swimmers in Years 3-6, as well as students with special needs such as new arrivals in Australia and students with disabilities. An expression of interest note has been sent home today to Year 2

students and some students in Years 3-6. There are limited spaces for Years 3-6 and these will be filled on a first in best dressed basis. Transport to and from the pool will be by bus. The swimming instructors are trained and work for the Gloucester Memorial Pool. This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to learn/ improve their swimming skills. Cost of the program, which includes the bus, pool entry and instructor fees will be $80 for the two weeks. (If your child has a season pass please deduct $35 for pool entry and the cost will be $45). If you are interested in having your child participate in the 2019 Intensive Swimming Program, please complete the Expression of Interest form and return to Mr. Carpenter as soon as possible.

Are you red, RED, ready for Day for Daniel 2019?

The Day for Daniel event is this Friday 25 October. Day for Daniel is Australia’s largest child safety event of its kind. It is held in schools, workplaces, early childhood centres and public and private events all across the nation.

On the Day for Daniel we are:

• Watching Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson

• Decorating our school with safety messages

• Raising money to help the Daniel Morcombe Foundation

• Wearing red to school.

So, don’t forget to bring a gold coin donation and wear something red to school. One item of red clothing only please!

Remember, the money raised will help the Daniel Morcombe Foundation fulfil their vision of a future where all children and young people are provided with education, protection and support to be safe from abuse and risk of harm.

We look forward to having an amazing day to highlight an excellent charity and I hope that you will be able to support us.

Melissa Seale RFF Teacher and Day for Daniel Coordinator

Class Awards (Week 1) 3/4G Jacob Whittaker

Harrison Hodgess Deekin McIlroy Emma Latimore (E)

3/4J Kaitlin Perry Peta Pettge Skye Herbert Chelsea Wenham (E)

3/4L Amelia Wooster Hayley Green-Crook Jack Bradney Brodie Baker (E)

5/6B Tristan Young-Longmire Mackenzie Hardy Thomas Maggs Jonas De Angelis 5/6C Emma Carsley

Wyatt Griffin Ale’andra Parks Mia Morgan (E)

5/6M Isabel Jeffreys Roze Murphy Cody Sparke Rhys Saunders (E)

5/6T Kurtis Sullivan Dylan Crossley Jacob Edwards Nicholas Maggs (E)

SRC CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT

On Thursday, 5th November the SRC are holding a Christmas themed movie night. The infants’ movie will be shown from 4:30pm – 6:30pm and the primary’s movie,

will be from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The entry fee will be $5.00, which will include popcorn, a drink and a candy cane. A permission note will be sent out later in the week and included in next week’s newsletter. For primary students, this will include a PG permission note to be signed by their parent/carer. SRC Executive

Brochures have gone home for our second last Book Club for the year. This is a chance for you to boost your child’s home reading library as well as helping our library purchase books through points that we earn. The easiest way to order is online in Book Club Loop (all the information is in the brochure or see the ad below) but orders must be received by Monday 28th October as that is the day that the order will be placed. * No late orders will be accepted. Given the time of year we are fast approaching, if you would like some or all of your purchases to be a surprise, please select the ‘gift’ option in LOOP and we will hold the books at school for collection by you rather than handing them out to your child. Kim Macdonald Teacher Librarian

Old Winter Gloves

In the second half of the term, as a part of the Term 4 art program, Stage 3 will be creating glove monsters. If you have any spare gloves at home, could you please send them in with your child

and hand them to Miss Goodwin. Thank you Monique Goodwin 5/6T Classroom Teacher

Bookclub

K/1/2 Assembly

Friday 25th October

2.15pm

Hosts = 1/2G

Year 6 PtoH (Primary to High) Transition Program begins tomorrow

A reminder to all students in Year 6 and their parents that the Gloucester High School PtoH program begins tomorrow. This will then continue fortnightly in Weeks 4 and 6 before their whole day Orientation Day on Wednesday in Week 8. We will be leaving here at approximately 1.00pm, so lunch orders will still be fine on these days. Students will be travelling home directly from the high school. Please ensure the note advising how your child will be getting home has been returned to your child’s class teacher. This is an exciting, yet sometimes daunting, time for your child (and yourself!) as they get ready to head off to high school. Make the time to chat to your child regularly about how they are feeling and be ready to listen and support them through this time. Your child’s class teacher is also a good point of contact for support or addressing any concerns. This is a great initiative held every year between our school and Gloucester High School, aimed at providing a seamless and positive transition into secondary schooling for your child. Rod Maggs – Assistant Principal (Stage 3)

HOT DOG DAY – Friday 25th October – orders must be in by tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd October. Hot Dog Meal will be a hot dog on a bun with a Popper and ABC cup for $5.00.

• This is the only lunch option on this day.

The Day for Daniel will include a lot of different red food options which will be available at recess and lunch until sold out. Suzie Dark Canteen Manager

Primary homework for Week 2

Just a reminder that our public speaking competition will be held next week in classes, with the top speakers from each class competing in the hall in Week 5. All students are expected to participate in presenting a speech, with this meeting part of the syllabus requirements for English. You might like to discuss suitable topics at home and provide a little extra time for researching and preparing the speech. All students must be ready to deliver their speeches by next Monday 28 October (Week 3). Please see your child’s class teacher for further information if need be. Rod Maggs – Assistant Principal (Stage 3)

Puberty Clues Program for Year 6 Students

Students in Year 6 will work their way through the three-session ‘Puberty Clues’ program next week with Mrs Debbie Faull. Mrs Faull has been involved in the support of this program for many years now and has kindly offered to work with our students through the program and activities. A note will come home with today’s newsletter, outlining the program and session dates. Please ensure the permission part has been returned. This is a valuable program aimed at providing essential information to students and connecting them with parents during this time, their most important ally through this tricky period in their development. We are looking forward to working with your child during these sessions. Should you have any questions, please contact me at school.

Rod Maggs – Assistant Principal (Stage 3)

Canteen News

GLOUCESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL P&C ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING HELD 23rd September 2019

Meeting opened 7.05 pm Attendance: As per attendance book Minutes: Minutes from previous meeting read. Moved to be correct. Moved: Ruth Seconded: Katharine Business arising:

• My Community project grant (playground equipment)- we were successful in the grant application and awarded $100,000. Leanne W, Sally and Ruth have met with the Assets rep to discuss positioning. We need to decide what we want in the playground, then put out to tender. Installation April 2020.

• Local Schools Community Fund grant – submitted for Cola in infants’ playground.

• Awaiting quotes for sandpit covers – working to get a quote for 2 separate covers

• Stronger Country Communities Fund (playground equipment)- no need to apply

• Uniform Shop – Black Choir Shirts – collared black shirt available from LWR that is a similar fabric to the Yr 6 shirts. Will get a sample for the next meeting.

• Fundraising - Father’s Day Stall successful as nearly sold all stock available. Gift bags went well. Nic thanked the helpers that morning.

• Canteen – Repairs of silicone between bench and tiles and cracks in the food prep benches (needs to be completed by 26th Nov) – no update

• Canteen – Farewell for Lisa 6th Sept – thanks Sally for flowers and Erin for Banner and Balloons.

• Canteen Manager selection – Suzie Dark was selected from applicants and started on the 9th Sept.

Moved: Nicole Seconded: Sally Correspondence: see correspondence book. Moved: Nicole Seconded: Ruth Uniform Shop:

• Stocktake has been done and the changeover to Summer uniforms.

• Order Hats for Kindy orientation

• Leanne meeting with Sharon from AGS on Wednesday. Suggested Erin also attend the meeting

• Uniform Policy. A few children out of uniform recently so need to reinforce the policy

• Question that if a school uniform shop is closing down and selling stock cheap is it OK to purchase for our uniform shop. Yes, if same style that we are currently selling and new with tags. Confirm with an executive member at the time

Moved: Leanne Seconded: Ruth Fundraising:

• Presentation Night will be the last fundraising event for the year. Suggested to do the hampers this year. Donations collected in classrooms and office. Send raffle tickets out to students before the night Moved: Nicole Seconded: Katharine Treasurer’s Report: see attached report Moved: Robyn Seconded: Ruth Canteen Report: see attached report

• Facebook page been created (closed group)

• Junior pies – selling a new product as Red Funnel not stocking old brand. Discussion as to if we stock Hebby’s junior pies.

• Nutriboost now available. Slow selling. Advertise in Newsletter

• Specials for Term 4 approved as per canteen report Moved: Ruth Seconded: Erica Principals Report: see attached report

• Intensive swimming – note to go into newsletter to let parents know of a rough cost next term.

• Kinder orientation – will parents have more time to enjoy cup of tea and look at uniforms and chat – not sure on timeframe as yet. General Business:

• P&C donation to Presentation Night - $500 as per last year. Invite life members along

• Orientation day – promote Cookbooks on the day

• Calculators for Year 6 gift – yes same as last year. ½ cost from P&C, ½ cost from GPS

• Fundraising idea for 2020 – colour run.

• Shade Shelter over existing equipment in Infants – will be moved down to primary playground when new equipment installed

• Volunteers sheet at canteen to be drafted for all volunteers – contact details, next of kin and some rules whilst working in canteen, eg covered shoes and no children under 18.

• Question on how long a person can fill the same role at the P&C – to be clarified next meeting Moved: Sally Seconded: Ruth Meeting closed at 8.25pm Next General Meeting to be held 28th October 2019.

HOT DOG MEAL DEAL – Friday 25th October 2019

My Child ____________________________________ of Class ___________ would like to order a Hot Dog meal deal. The meal includes a hot dog on a bun, juice popper and an ABC cup. Orders must be in by Wednesday 23rd October or you will miss out.

I have enclosed payment of $5.00

___________________________________ (Signature of Parent/Guardian)

HOT DOG MEAL DEAL – Friday 25th October 2019

My Child ____________________________________ of Class ___________ would like to order a Hot Dog meal deal. The meal includes a hot dog on a bun, juice popper and an ABC cup. Orders must be in by Wednesday 23rd October or you will miss out.

I have enclosed payment of $5.00

___________________________________ (Signature of Parent/Guardian)

HOT DOG MEAL DEAL – Friday 25th October 2019

My Child ____________________________________ of Class ___________ would like to order a Hot Dog meal deal. The meal includes a hot dog on a bun, juice popper and an ABC cup. Orders must be in by Wednesday 23rd October or you will miss out.

I have enclosed payment of $5.00

___________________________________ (Signature of Parent/Guardian)

HOT DOG MEAL DEAL – Friday 25th October 2019

My Child ____________________________________ of Class ___________ would like to order a Hot Dog meal deal. The meal includes a hot dog on a bun, juice popper and an ABC cup. Orders must be in by Wednesday 23rd October or you will miss out.

I have enclosed payment of $5.00

___________________________________ (Signature of Parent/Guardian)