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 4 Term 3 Monday 19 August 2019

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

BOOK WEEK

Book Week is nearly upon us, our big day is Thursday 29 August 2019.

*A musical theatre performance entitled ‘Big Dreams’ starting at 9:30 for K-3 children and again at 12:30 for years 4-6 children. If your child/ren would like to attend this please sign permission on CareMonkey and send $7.00 to the office by Thursday 22 August.

*Whole school parade will commence at 10:45 under the Infants COLA—so get your costumes ready!

*Book Fair will be open from 11:30 to 12:15 in the AV Room next to the Library.

FATHERS DAY

Please return all Fathers Day raffle tickets and money to school by Wednesday 28 August. Raffle will be drawn on Friday 30 August.

Fathers Day Stall is on Friday 30 August all envelopes to be returned to school by Monday 26 August. Please do not make online payments (cash only) as this is a P&C Fundraiser.

STOP PRESS—CONGRATULATIONS

The girls won their Basketball game today at the Viola Arena against Woonona Public School, 55 to 12. They are now off to the regionals.

Well done!

Annette Broadbent and Bron Livesey

Principals

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ENROLMENTS 2020

Enrolments for next year are now due.

If you have a child starting school next year or know of any-

one, please pick up an enrolment pack from the office.

Goulburn West Snowsports team

In July four Goulburn West students competed in NSW interschool championships. All students did an amazing job and had a great time.

New comer Violet Ottley placed mid pack in Division 4 Alpine putting her in 31st position. Well done Violet.

Will Ryan in Alpine Division 4 did a smashing 45 second run improving his times greatly.

Scarlett Brinkley did an amazing effort in Division 5 Alpine placing 21st, in skier cross Scarlett had great runs finishing 26th.For the first time this year Scarlett entered Boarder cross, placing 13th. Scarlett has been practicing hard to develop her boarding skills after showing off her talents last year in States on her skis.

Pocket rocket Lola Brinkley had a super-fast time of 27.28 in her second run Division 6 skier cross but was disqualified in her first run. Lola the youngest of the Goulburn students competing in Division 6 Alpine placed 12th which has secured her a place in the State titles.

Good luck to Lola on Tuesday the 20th and well done on a fantastic effort to all competing West students.

Photos and story supplied by Alicia Brinkley

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CANTEEN SPECIAL

Book Parade Lunch Orders - Thursday 29 August

The canteen will be closed for lunch orders on the day.

We invite everyone attending the Book Week Parade (students & guests) to order lunch

from the canteen. Orders must be made via pre-order by Tuesday 27 August to the

school office with correct money and order form in an envelope. No late orders will be

accepted.

Orders can be picked up from the canteen window after the parade. Snacks and drinks

will be available for purchase over the counter during lunch.

A special lunch order form is attached to the email.

Head Lice is present at school—Please check your children’s hair

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Sapphire Recipients (25 Westies)

Emerald Recipients (175 Westies)

Topaz Recipients (125 Westies)

Diamond Recipients (275 Westies)

Ruby Recipients (225 Westies)

Bronze Recipients (325 Westies)

Silver Recipients (375 Westies)

Library Column

BOOK WEEK IS COMING!

We will celebrate Book Week on Thursday, August 29th

with two performances, a book fair and our much-loved

book character parade.

This year, the parade will take place at 10.45am and par-

ents are invited to stay afterwards to browse and buy

from the Book Fair and share a picnic lunch with their

child/ren.

Notes have gone home regarding the performance.

The Premier’s Reading Challenge finishes in less than a

month! Infants students will have their records updated

and completed at school, whilst Primary students are expected to complete theirs at home. The Stage

2 teachers have been assisting their classes in attempting the challenge, but the students will need to

obtain a record of what they have already read from their teachers in order to complete it. The expec-

tation is that Infants students will read 30 books and Primary students will read 20.

Colouring Competition

Have you entered the colouring-in competition yet?

Colouring sheets are available in the Library. Entries to be handed back in, to the library, by this Friday

23 August, one entry per student. Great prizes to be won!

W E E K 5

19/8 Basketball KnockOut P & C Meeting 7pm 20/8 21/8 22/8 23/8 Goulburn Art Gallery Excursion - 1H

W E E K 6

26/8 Shoelace Tying Program K-Yr1 27/8 28/8 29/8 Book Week Activities 30/8 Goulburn Art Gallery Excursion - 2G Mulwaree Yr6 Transition

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Lunches will be ready for 11:30am. Without the amazing support of the school

community we would be unable to

offer this service to the students.

Thank you to all of our volunteers.

Canteen

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Thank you to all our

wonderful volunteers

PLEASE CONTACT KIM SHIRLEY

0437 033 765

Tuesday 20 Aug 9am-12.15pm Ashley Webster Kellie Schmidt Recess Nicole Silling

Thursday 23 Aug 9am-12.15pm Hayley Muller Kate Bell Recess Melissa Bell

Year 5 and 6 Camp

Please remember that Year 5 and Year 6 camp is next term. The camp needs to be paid in full by the end of this term, Friday 27 September. The amount can be paid at any time by periodical payments or in full to the school.

Any cheques should be made payable to “Goulburn West Public School”. Alternatively, you can now pay online for amounts over $20 – log on from the website.

Thank you

PBL News encouraging and strengthening

student awareness of school-wide expectations

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Congratulations to our students named below who have

each won canteen vouchers.

“ Well done everyone”!

Our focus this week is

‘Use manners at all times’

Good luck everyone!

GWPS LEARNING CLUB

TUESDAYS 3:20 – 4:15PM

Applications open for 2019

Free homework assistance and support

provided along with afternoon tea for

students at the School Library.

For registration information for 2019 please

contact Debbie from The Smith Family on

0438491964 or

deb.emmett@thesmithfamily.com.au

Learning Club runs week 2–9 every school term.

Mia and Keely, Chloe and Jack (absent),

Just a gentle reminder to parents not to

send peanut butter sandwiches or any

peanut products to school as we have

students that are highly allergic.

Thank you

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Please bring in your lids and place in the box in the office.

Thank you

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Lego/Duplo Club

Goulburn West Lego/Duplo Club is held every Wednesday

at recess in Mrs Bill’s classroom.

If you have any unwanted Lego or Duplo at home we would greatly

appreciate any donations.

The Smith Family Scholarship

If you

Have a Health Care Card or Parent Pension Card

Value your child’s education and they are in Years K - 6

Have a child with good attendance (90% or more)

Then your child may be eligible.

Benefits include;

Money for School Things.

Uniforms and shoes, text books, course materials, excursions.

Education Support for children and their families.

Programs to help with children’s reading and numeracy.

Speak to: Robyn at The Smith Family or call 48212833

or contact the Principal

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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.

www.thesmithfamily.com.au

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Violin lessons at Goulburn West Public School In 2019, Geoff Stewart-Richardson will be continuing the strings programme 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! If you are interested in starting one of these instruments or would like more information, please get in touch with Geoff on 0432 314 376.

Music Keyboard lessons for children Year 2 to 10.

$13 per week. 45 minute group lesson.

Price includes music book and CD.

Contact Keith Binns on 4821 9248 or go to www.keyboardgoulburn.com.au

Kids on Keyboards