Goulburn West Public School

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106 Combermere St, Goulburn NSW 2580 Tel: 4821 1781 Mb: 0417 404 882 Fax: 4822 1460

Email: goulburnw-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Issue 5 Term 2 Monday 29 June 2020

PrinciPal’s rePort

Dear parents/carers,

Term 2 2020 has been a very different school term compared to previous years. I want to congratulate

the students and the community at Goulburn West for how they adapted to the changes of learning

from home and face to face learning. I also would like to acknowledge how the community has worked

with the school and stayed off the school site to assist with the safe health practices.

The staff have been tremendous in their efforts to plan and teach remotely and face to face. They have

had the children’s wellbeing at the forefront and this has not waivered as they returned to full face to

face learning.

I want to remind our community that next term you will receive a modified school report for

Semester 1. We are also working on having parent/teacher interviews via a remote method, I will

keep you informed on this once we have worked out the logistics.

With the uncertainty of what is still to come with restrictions, unfortunately we have made the tough

decision to cancel all overnight camps. We are thinking of ways of how we can still provide great

learning experiences for all children in line with the NSW health guidelines in Term 3 and 4.

For me personally, I have enjoyed my first 8 weeks here and I can see what a great school we have. I

have been able to visit classrooms, talk in stage assemblies, meet community members at the gate or

via the phone and have discussions with all staff members.

The executive team are already looking towards the future as we start to plan and create a new 4 year

School Improvement Program. Over the next 2 terms I will share information and ask for community

feedback in regards to this document. It is an exciting time for Goulburn West as we prepare to make

short and long term goals for our students and school.

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Term 3 Update

Some restrictions have been lifted for Term 3 -

School sport and activities can happen aligned with NSW Health

Inter school events such as debating, choirs and public speaking

Incursions

SRE/SEE (scripture and ethics classes)

Restrictions still in place –

No school camps

No excursions

No parent attendance at assemblies and events

No parent volunteers e.g reading groups etc

Continued support from parents staying off the school site e.g our current pick and drop off

arrangements and social distancing

Kindergarten Enrolments 2021

We are now taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2021. Please contact the office for an Enrolment Form

or further information.

Sick Students should stay home – winter coughs and colds are here

Thank you for keeping students at home who are showing symptoms of cold or flu. If they are

coughing or sneezing, they should not be at school and will be sent home as per our Infection Control

procedures. Please continue to send COVID test results to the child’s class teacher if you have your

child tested. As we recommence some of our extra-curricular activities it is vital that only students who

are healthy and well are at school participating in classes. Regular handwashing and sanitising is still

important and coughing and sneezing into an elbow helps prevent the spread of illness.

I appreciate your cooperation.

Head lice

We have had a case of head lice at school in Stage 3, please check your child’s hair for nits/lice tonight using the methods recommended in information from NSW Health (http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/headlice/Pages/treatment.aspx) a copy of which is attached. If you find any eggs or lice please commence treatment as recommended.

Further information on head lice is available on the NSW Health website (details above) or through the Department’s website at http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/studenthealth/conditions/headlice/index.php.

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Grants

Goulburn West has received a couple of grants recently. One is for a new bus shelter to be installed

and the other in partnership with our OOSH provider is a sensory garden to be landscaped. These 2

areas will be of benefit to our students for years to come.

I wish everyone a safe and happy break, I hope that you are all able to enjoy your family time during

these holidays.

Scott Osborne

Principal

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PBL CERTIFICATE AWARD WINNERS

Sapphire Certificate

(25 Westies)

Amethyst Certificate

(75 Westies)

Topaz Certificate

(125 Westies)

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Ruby Certificate

(225 Westies)

Emerald Certificate

(175 Westies)

Diamond Certificate

(275 Westies)

Congratulations to our wonderful students on a job well done!

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STAGE 2 PBL CERTIFICATE AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to our

wonderful students on a job

well done!

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Mobile Phones at School

All children who bring their mobile phone

to school must sign it in at the office in

the morning for safe keeping during the

day and sign it out at the end of the day.

Thank you

CLEANERS REQUIRED

Joss Facility Management are looking for cleaning staff to work at local Government sites across regional NSW.

PPE, Training and Uniforms provided.

Applicants need to provide a valid Work-

Lego/Duplo Club

Goulburn West Lego Club is back!!

Starting term 3, day and location to be advised next term.

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Waste Free Wednesday Challenge

Goulburn West Public School will be implementing a WASTE FREE WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE starting

this Wednesday 3 June 2020 to reduce the amount of waste that the school contributes to landfill.

Families and students are encouraged to support this initiative by being creative and sending food in

reusable containers.

Goulburn West will be running a Pokemon Club for students.

The club is for students interested in playing the Pokemon card game. There will be

mentors for those new to the game.

They meet during recess time on Wednesday in the library.

NO cards are to be brought in from home.

Due to some very generous donations from , and some of our

Goulburn West families, the school has several decks of cards that the club will play

with.

If you have any questions about the club please contact Mrs Gooch.

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Pokemon Club has started up again this term at recess in the library.

Children are asked to wash hands before and after Pokemon Club.

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Family Contact Details

Have you moved or changed your phone number recently?

Please contact the school office or send in a note with your child/ren if any

of your contact details and emergency contact details need to be updated.

Violin lessons at Goulburn West Public School

In 2020, Geoff Stewart-Richardson will be continuing the strings pro-

gramme at Goulburn West Public School. Geoff is an experienced

string teacher.

Lessons can be provided in violin, viola or cello.

Not only will students be able to learn the violin or cello (or viola), they

will be able to learn music in a wide variety of styles - including

contemporary music, classical, folk jazz and even rock!

Student Banking is back - starting term 3.

Don’t forget to send in

bank books every

Tuesday starting from

21 July 2020.