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Newsletter: 24th November 2016

PRINCIPAL’S WINDOW

PARENTING SUPPORT

Welcome to today’s newsletter. Our ‘Parenting Support’

article for this week is called ‘Would You Please Behave’.

This article reminds us of the importance of good parent

etiquette at our children’s sporting events. I know from my own personal experi-

ence it is very easy to get caught in the moment and we must try to be mindful

of strategies to temper our (at times) excessive enthusiasm. If you would like to

discuss any parts of this article please come and see me. Also, don’t forget the

parenting resources from Michael Grose on display in the office. These may be

borrowed from Jenni Martin.

UPDATES

Last week 45 of our students completed in the ‘Australian Schools’ Triathlon

Challenge’. Thanks to all of the parents who supported this event with

transport and care on the day.

During November we have had several visits from our ‘Foundation 2017’ stu-

dents. Thank you to Miss Clark and Mr Walz for hosting these visits and a

big welcome to all of our new families!

Thank you to the parents who attended last night’s ‘Fundraising Meeting’.

This meeting is open to all members of our school community. Also

please consider purchasing a Christmas Tree and/or a Christmas Pudding

from our school. We also require hamper donations for our raffle.

Thanks to all of the parents who have already donated.

As stated in previous newsletters we will be implementing a new literacy

program in 2017. The program will have an emphasis on ‘Synthetic Phon-

ics’ and will focus on new content and pedagogy in the Prep

(Foundation) to Year 2 area, with targeted intervention in Years 3 to 6.

One of the big changes you will see in 2017 will be a much greater em-

phasis on explicit teaching and direct instruction. Please come and see

me if you would like more information or an update.

Please ensure your child is wearing correct uniform. Remember broad

brimmed hats are compulsory this term. See me with any concerns.

PRINCIPAL’S AWARD

This week’s ‘Principal’s Award’ goes to: Nicholas Moutsos

‘For warmly welcoming new students to our school’

Quote of the Week: ‘From a fallen tree, many make kindling.’

(Spanish Proverb)

Remember my door is always open! Regards, Mark

Important Dates

TUESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER

SUE HULL-BROWN CONCERT

WEDNESDAY 30TH NOV.

PREP. AFTERNOON TEA

PICK UP AT 5PM FROM SOUTH-

COME LODGE

YEAR 1 DINNER

PICK UP AT 6.30PM FROM

SOUTHCOMBE LODGE

YEAR 2 SLEEPOVER

WEDNESDAY 30TH NOV.

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING

@ 7PM IN THE MEETING ROOM

THURSDAY 1ST DECEMBER

YEAR 2 SLEEPOVER

PICK UP AT 3PM FROM SOUTH-

COMBE LODGE

FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER

CURRICULUM DAY

TUESDAY 6TH DECEMBER

STATEWIDE TRANSITION DAY

& UNIFORM SHOP

FROM 3—4pm.

SUNDAY 11TH DECEMBER

CAROLS ON THE GREEN

WEDNESDAY 14TH DECEMBER

SCHOOL SWIMMING SPORTS

CARNIVAL

THURSDAY 15TH DEC.

YEAR 6 GRADUATION LUNCH-

EON & AWARDS NIGHT

FRIDAY 16th DECEMBER

Last Day of Formal

Classes for Students

0/1C — Kyeisha Huntly

For always being a fabulous classroom helper and friend.

0/1W— Banjo Brewer

For a great effort during Reading activities this week. Keep up the great work Banjo.

1/2D— Jess Artis

For great singing during the National Anthem at last week’s assembly. 1/2A— Jack Stevenson

For always doing his personal best and approaching everything he does with a smile.

3/4M — Lachlan Payne

For making an amazing add for his unifix toy by following his story map and using creativity.

3/4D — Sophie Lockett

For always starting the day with a positive attitude and making our classroom a happy place.

5/6M—Daniel Evans

For being a thoughtful and helpful class member who is always considerate of others.

5/6D—Isla Tweedly

For constantly challenging herself in all aspects of her schooling.

5/6T—Shona Martin

For her effort and persistence shown throughout our BODMAS focus.

DVD ORDER FORM FOR OCEANIA PRODUCTION

We are now taking orders for DVD’s of our school production from the end of last

term. These will be available shortly at a cost of $15.00 each.

This DVD will include the Video and candid photos, and would make a wonderful

Christmas gift for family members, especially if they were not able to attend on the

night.

Child’s Name ……………………………………… Class …………………….

No. of DVD’s ……………… Payment Enclosed - $ ……………..

PFCS Wellbeing Award

Isabella Condon

Next week’s Café menu is -

Tuesday — Ham Salad Wrap

Wednesday — Fried Rice

Thursday — Sausage Rolls

Prep/1’s—In Reading this week we are tuning in to new and interesting words to expand our vo-

cabulary. In Maths we are revising some important concepts such as counting, making, identify-

ing and writing numbers. In Writing we are working on improving the structure of our recounts.

This Friday will be the last day of spelling stars testing for this year.

1/2’s—Week 8: We are getting excited about our dinner and sleepover. Don’t forget to return

all signed notes to the classroom or office. This Week: It was our last week of Swimming Lessons

on Wednesday. The Swimming Sports will be on the 14th December so check diaries or newslet-

ter for details. This Friday is the last Spelling Stars testing day for 2016, many thanks to all the help-

ers who have helped out. Next Thursday and Friday mornings are not available for Reading

Christmas stories but Thursday7th & Friday the 8th of December will be available for anyone wish-

ing to help. This is a lovely Christmas activity

3/4’s— Firstly, well done to everyone that participated in the triathlon last Friday, especially Ma-

ya who managed to come home with a new bike! It may be nearing the end of the year, but

grade 3/4's are still as busy as ever. In reading, we have been continuing to ask critical thinking

questions before, during and after reading. In writing, we have begun establishing the purpose

of a newsletter, and the different forms news can be presented around the world. In Maths, we

have been fine tuning our addition strategies, and exploring place value.

5/6’s—This week grade 6's enjoyed a Public Speaking coaching session with Jennifer Chambers

in preparation for their talking stick speeches. As speeches are completed the grade 6 stu-

dents will start preparing mobile hutches for their chickens. Grade 5's are at the end of scrap

booking with completed scrapbooks due next Thursday. Applications for leadership position for

2017 will go out to grade 5's on Thursday. In Maths all students are working on order of opera-

tions (BODMAS). Well done to all students who have been applying themselves to testing.

Admin. News

We now also have a collection of lost property from the Triathlon—if you are missing anything, please

come to the office.

Student Banking—PFCS do offer this service through the Commonwealth Bank Dollarmites Program.

Enquire at the office if you are interested. Tuesday is our Banking day.

Literacy Tip:

This week’s tip is about useful computer programs or apps for devices that help reading. Like all computer

based learning children need timed “screen” time as it is very addictive!!! Just google and see what’s out

there and what you like and how much it costs. Here are a few to choose from:

Jolly Phonics

ABC Reading Eggs

Nessy Learning

Finance News

When making payments to the school please send them to the office in a sealed envelope or bag

clearly marked with the child’s name and reason for payment. Petty cash is not held at the office, there-

fore correct money is always greatly appreciated.

Our Year 2 Sleepover, Year 1 Dinner and Prep Afternoon Tea events are all on next week. Please

return your signed consent (and Medical for Year 2’s) with full payment by Friday.

Fundraising/Parents & Friends News

Xmas Trees— orders close on Monday 28th November.

We are still selling our Christmas raffle tickets in Sackville Street. Please speak to Jenni or Ronda if

you can help out.

Raffle Tickets went home to each family this week. Please contribute to the success of this school

fundraiser by selling your tickets, and return the butts by Monday 5th December.

Numeracy Tip:

Talk positively about maths with your child – even if you struggled with it at school yourself. Staying

positive about maths will help your child. Saying "I was bad at maths" can lower a child’s own ex-

pectations of themselves at maths and can give your child an excuse not to try.

Talk to your child about how you use maths in everyday life – while shopping, banking, budgeting,

cooking, driving, and keeping score in sports games, telling the time etc.

Help your child to see the real-life purpose for the maths they are learning at school e.g. when your

child is learning fractions you could ask them:

- “How many slices will I need to cut the pizza into so that everyone has two slices?”

- “What fraction of the glass is filled with water?”

- “Can you cut up the apple to make six equal pieces?”

November 25th HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

December 2nd CURRICULUM DAY

December 9th Roz Langley HELP NEEDED

Fresh Fruit Friday Roster

Music Concert with Students

of Sue Hull-Brown

Inviting family and friends to

an afternoon celebration of

young musicians. When—Tuesday 29th Nov.

Where—School Hall

Time—2.15pm.

Curriculum Day—

2nd December

Child care will be available on

this day, but only if sufficient

numbers are booked in. Please

put your name down at the of-

fice if you require this service.

Physical Education

Last Friday was a fantastic day for year 3-6 students participating in the School Triathlon Challenge at the Lake Pertobe precinct. PFCS had 45 participants, some completed the individual course (swim, ride, run), others did a leg of the team event and some did both!. How wonderful it was to see everyone giving it their best and cheering on their friends, teammates and other schools. The weather was cool to start but eventually the sun broke through for a perfect day, although the water never got any warmer! Our stu-dents conducted themselves admirably and everyone had lots of fun. This is a great event for students of all abilities to represent the school in a sporting event, with the goal to doing a personal best (no placings are awarded). Well done to you all and a huge thankyou again to those parents that assisted with the day and supported their children. I felt like I ran a marathon myself, running back and forth from each check-point taking photos! I have placed a display of these in the office area for everyone to enjoy.

… Brooke Green, Physical Education

Uniform Shop

A REMINDER that our school uni-

form shop will be open

6th December from 3-4pm.

This would be the perfect time

for new preps and others to or-

ganize themselves for the start of

next year.

Egg Collectors Wanted

1,000 Eggs to collect per day &

feed Chickens 3-4 hours per day

Ring Hoges 0428 304 743

END OF YEAR RAFFLE

This year we are including a number of “hampers” in our raffle and would appreciate a donation from each family along the following themes: ‘Home Happening’ hamper: Decadent food items, cushions, vases, candles, trade services vouchers or anything household related ‘Backyard Blitz’ hamper: gardening tools, plants, potting mix, pots, gloves, gardening services etc ‘It’s All About You” pamper pack: Lovely moisturisers, books, a massage, a bottle of wine, manicure sets, anything to make someone feel special Ho Ho Xmas Food & Goodies Cheer Package: Christmas themed food items, decorations, gifts, mini hampers Health and well-being: Sporting equipment, sporting or activity vouchers, healthy foods eg organic treats Please send your donation to the office as soon as possible as we want to start promoting and selling tickets immediately. Please don’t ask businesses for donations as they have already been approached however you are welcome to purchase a voucher for inclusion in our hampers.

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