Wednesday 25th September 2019 PRINCIPAL GREEN’S PARAGRAPHS It doesn’t seem like it was that long ago that we were welcoming you all to Term 3 and here we are at the end. Regional Athletics - In Week 8 Zofia represented Ambarvale Public School and the Campbelltown Zone at the Regional Athletics Carnival. Zofia did an amazing job and displayed the Ambarvale All Star attitude making it to the final of the 8 years 100m sprint. Congratulations Zofia! Swim Scheme - Swim scheme has been running over the past week and is continuing for the remainder of this week. This has required a significant amount of organisation. I would like to say a huge thank you to Mrs Goddard for making this possible for our students. She has coordinated the entire experience as well as supporting throughout the lessons by getting into the pool each day to ensure our students are walking away from these two weeks with effective swimming skills. Our bus drivers have also played an extremely important role in supporting swim scheme. Thank you Mr Nicholls and Mrs Jones for being our bus drivers.

Week 10

40th Anniversary Celebrations As we have mentioned over the past few newsletters, Ambarvale Public School is celebrating its 40th Birthday this year. Our celebrations will take place throughout Term 4 where there will be a number of events to educate our students on the history of Ambarvale PS as well as to celebrate where we are today. Events will include-

Activity Term 4 Dates

40th Anniversary Opening Assembly

Week 3 Monday 28th October

History unit in all classes Weeks 1- 7

Museum Week 5 11th-15th Nov

1979 dress up day Week 6 Fri 22nd November

Performance at Events Cinemas (2 performances) ‘40th Fiesta-Dancing Through Time’

Week 7 Tuesday 26th November

40th Anniversary Closing Assembly Time capsule

Week 7 Friday 29th Nov

Holiday Time! - Spring is here, holidays are almost here and there is a special feeling in the air. I would like to wish everybody an enjoyable and safe holiday period. Safety is an important element throughout any holiday period where it is extremely important that children are wearing their helmets when riding around the streets. Please remind your child/children to look both ways before crossing the road and not to talk to strangers. Holidays are also the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with your family and friends. Have an amazing holiday. Until next time, Mrs K Green

Ambarvale Public School Learning to Live

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Website - www.ambarvale-p.schools.nsw.det.au Email - ambarvale-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

ASSEMBLY ROSTER – TERM 3

TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY This term, our school will be participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements. The survey is conducted entirely online on smartphones, iPads, tablets, laptops or computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is confidential. Although participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, your responses are very much appreciated. To access the survey for our school go to: http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/2019aps Students in years 4-6 will be completing a survey at school. KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION DATES Dates for your diary Thursday 24th October 9:30am-10:30am Thursday 7th November 9:30am-10:30am Thursday 14th November 9:30am-10:30am Thursday 21st November 10:00am-11:00am Thursday 28th November 10:00am-11:00am ~ Teddy Bear’s Picnic

PBL Focus During Week 9 and 10, students from K-6 have been learning all about perseverance! Each class is participating in a lesson that identifies the importance of not giving up, despite difficulties or failure. You can persevere by:

• showing commitment and hard work. • being able to bear difficulties calmly. • trying again and again.

Give it a go, you never know what success will grow! PBL REWARD DAY We are cheering in excitement because it’s time to celebrate PBL Reward Day! Students at Ambarvale have shown that they are kind, safe, respectful learners in all aspects of school. As a result, today we are watching a class movie with free popcorn and fruit.

Monday 21st Oct (Week 2)

2.00pm

3/4N Mr Nicholls

Bronze, silver,gold and platinum awards

(from Term 3) Monday 4th Nov (Week 4)

2.00pm

2/6H & 3/6G

Class Awards

Monday 18th Nov (Week 6)

2.00pm

1/2D Miss Dincsoy

Class Awards

Monday 2nd Dec (Week 8)

2.00pm

School Leaders

Bronze, silver,gold and platinum awards

Wednesday 11th Dec (Week 9)

2.00pm

3/4N Mr Nicholls

Presentation Day Assembly

STAGE 3 CAMP Stage 3 students are invited to attend a two night camp at the Great Aussie Bush Camp in Kincumber on the Central Coast for an educational experience. Dates: Term 4, Week 4, Monday 4th November (drop off at 7:45am) – Wednesday 6th November (pick up 3:00pm) Cost: $280. This includes three days and 2 nights accommodation, meals, activities and bus to and from the venue. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs Corner or the office. We look forward to this exciting event with our Stage 3 students. PUBLIC SPEAKING Aurora, Corbin, Zachary and Aitor represented our school at the Public Speaking Network Finals this week. These students competed against schools in our community by presenting both a prepared and impromptu speech. As a result of their strong commitment and hard work, all students were outstanding participants. They have made Ambarvale PS so proud and are to be complimented on their amazing achievement. A special congratulations to Corbin (Stage 1) and Aitor (Stage 3) who were acknowledged as Highly Commended!

STAGE 1 EXCURSION On the 10th of September 2019, Stage 1 had their excursion to Mount Annan Botanic Gardens. Students were involved in hands-on learning experiences as they tasted a variety of bush tucker whilst exploring The Fruit Loop Garden. The teachers can vouch that many sour faces were endured after tasting native lime! As part of the day, students learnt about Aboriginal corroboree and participated in a similar experience by using body percussion, clap sticks and their voice to create songs, stories and dance. What a joy it was to watch their little minds, hands and feet hard at work! Prior to the excursion, students undertook studies in class to learn about the marvellous existence of bees and their importance to our survival. As we embarked on a tour of the garden, students were able to quickly spot the bees and form connections with the processes of pollination and nectar. It was excellent to witness them transferring their learning outside the classroom! Now, we can’t conclude our experience without mentioning the scenic views of the lake and the rolling hills of greenery. Such a beautiful sight to see and in the crisp air, Stage 1 had a great time producing landscape drawings. We extend a massive thank you to our on-site educators and teachers who participated in the organisation of this event. All Stage 1 attendees, a big well done to you too for being amazing Ambarvale All Stars!

STAGE 2 CAMP

TERM 4 2019 Ambarvale Public School

Month

Week

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Weekend

Oct 1

14 Students return

15

16

17 First Foot Forward Stage 3 Story Factory St2

18

19/20

Oct

2

21 Assembly

22

23

24 Kinder Orientation 1 Story Factory St2

25 Gala Day

26/27

Oct/Nov

3

28 40th Anniversary opening ceremony

29

30

31 Story Factory St2

1

2/3

Nov

4

4 Assembly St 3 Camp

5 St 3 Camp

6 St 3 Camp

7 Kinder Orientation 2 Story Factory St2

8 Gala Day Senora Vera Day

9/10

Nov Museum this week

5

11 Remembrance Day service

12 13 9.15 Depression & Anxiety in children & adolescents Workshop - Learning Links Lyrebird Festival

14 Kinder Orientation 3 Story Factory St2

15

16/17

Nov

6

18 Assembly

19

20 Mob Yarn 3:15

1979 dress up day

21 Kinder Orientation 4 Story Factory St 2

22 1979 dress up day

23/24

Nov

7

25 26 40th Fiesta- Event Cinemas

27 28 Kinder Orientation 5

29 40th Anniversary closing assembly

30/1

Dec

8

2 Assembly Life Education Visit

3

Life Education Visit

4 SU Rosehill Christmas Party

Life Education Visit

5

Life Education Visit

6

Life Education Visit

7/8

Dec

9

9 Life Education Visit

10

11 Presentation Day

12 Year 6 Farewell

13

14/15

Dec

10

16

17

18 Last day of school for students Yr 6 assembly

19 Staff Development Day

20 Staff Development Day

21/22