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19 September 2019 TERM 3 WEEK 9

Thought for the fortnight… “Be curious, not

judgmental.” Walt Whitman

I also love the visits to my office with examples of great writing with each students being able to tell me heir writing goals - from using high modality words to rhetorical questions. Great work Stage 1.

Principal’s Message Dear Parents/Carers

Spelling Bee

In Week 7 our school hosted the Regional Spelling Bee in our Hall. With almost 100 students from other schools, along with their families and teachers. Our representatives: Sammy, Emma, Marcus and Julian did us proud. Thank you to Mr Cohen and Miss Raphael for organising the event. We have had a lot of positive feedback from parents and teachers of other schools commending the event and also our Year 6 leaders who welcomed everyone at the gate and escorted them to the Hall. A special thank you to the members of the P&C who baked and set up a morning and afternoon tea for the visiting parents and teachers involved. It was very much appreciated. Well done to everyone involved.

Stage 1 Learning I have had the pleasure of visiting some Stage 1 classes in the Modern Learning Centre to see their Virtual Reality Tours of our school. Their 360 degree photography and accompanying text was very impressive.

Peakhurst South Public School

‘Strive to Excel’ in an inclusive and caring learning environment

news @ the heights 45A Pindari Road Peakhurst Heights NSW 2210 T 02 9153 7256 E peakhursts-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

CALENDAR DATES

WEEK 10 - TERM 3

Mon 23 Sept

Tue 24 Sept Nude Food Day

Wed 25 Sept

8:45am - 9:15am: } Staff meeting 3:30pm - 5pm: } Staff Professional Development 7:30pm: P&C Meeting

Thur 26 Sept 4:30pm: Year 6 Farewell Parent Meeting in 5/6P Classroom

Fri 27 Sept Last day of Term 3 PSSA Sport - Round 3 Season 3 2:30pm: Whole School Assembly

WEEK 1 - TERM 4

Mon 14 Oct Students first day Term 4 3:20pm - 4:20pm: Uniform Shop Open

Tue 15 Oct Nude Food Day

Wed 16 Oct 8:45am - 9:15am: } Staff meeting 3:30pm - 5pm: } Staff Professional Development

Thur 17 Oct Sport Photo Day in hall

Fri 18 Oct 3-6 PSSA Sport - Round 4 Season 3 Kindy Start 2020 - Session 1

UPCOMING DATES

Tues 22 Oct Georges River Public Speaking Finals 9:30am Gymnastics in hall

Wed 23 Oct SRC Pink Ribbon Day 7:30pm: P&C Meeting

Thurs 24 Oct 9:30am Gymnastics in hall

Fri 25 Oct 3-6 PSSA Sport - Round 5 Season 3 Kindy Start 2020 - Session 2 2:30pm: Whole School Assembly

Mon 28 Oct Stage 2 Camp - The Tops

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Aley Family - Library Donation

Thank you to the Aley Family (Samantha - 5/6C and William - 2B) for their very generous donation of $810 to our PSPS Library. We are looking forward to the wonderful books and resources that will be purchased for our students to enjoy.

Maths Engagement Day

Our Maths Engagement Day last week was lots of fun. My groups in the staffroom had fun spending “money” on catalogue items and using buzzers to be a maths quiz champion. From all accounts, students enjoyed rotating around the myriad of indoor and outdoor learning Maths activities.

Kindergarten 2020

We had a fantastic turn out to our Kindergarten 2020 Orientation Evening. If you know of any families who wish to enrol their students at Peakhurst South next year, it isn’t too late. We have three Kindy Start days in Term 4 which will involve the children learning in the Kindergarten classrooms and parents having information sessions in the Hall at the same time. Contact the Office for more information.

Staff News

Ms Cole has been asked to stay on in her Literacy and Numeracy Strategy Advisor role until the end of the year. She told me she is enjoying the opportunities this role presents and the learning she can bring back to our school next year. Until then, our Executive Team will remain as follows: Mr Cohen - Assistant Principal; Stage 2&3 supervisor Mrs Hart - Relieving Assistant Principal Learning Support; support staff supervisor Ms Szybiak - Relieving Assistant Principal; Early Stage 1 supervisor Mrs Bowden - Relieving Assistant Principal; Stage

1 supervisor; Instructional Leader Executive Team School Visit

Last Thursday morning the Executive Team visited Mascot Public School to observe recognised best practice through classroom observations. They were able to gain further insights into differentiated Guided Reading strategies, Fluency Reading and Fluency Writing, and flexible learning styles. Observing other teachers in other school settings is a valuable and powerful means of professional learning for our staff. This visit has enabled our executive to bring back ideas that could work in our context and trial some of these practices with their classes and stages. This will assist in our planning for 2020.

Tell Them From Me Parent Survey -

have your say! The Tell Them From Me survey is an optional survey offered to schools by the Department of Education. I am in the process of setting up the Parent Survey which I would love for you to find 15 minutes over the next month to complete. By doing this survey, it will allow us to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement from the perspective of parents, and to inform practical changes where needed. It will also inform my leadership of PSPS. As a staff, we can set clear priorities and initiatives based on the results. A flyer will go out in CareMonkey next week with the online link to complete the survey.

Thank You As this is the last newsletter of the term, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone for making my first term at PSPS such a pleasurable one. It is a testament to the whole school community that despite the changes in staffing and leadership, the school has continued to run smoothly through this transition period. I have loved receiving the kind words of support, and emails outlining how much your children love coming to school. Having a safe and happy learning environment is paramount. Moving forward, I will continue to ensure that all decisions are student-centred decisions, so that coming to Peakhurst South will continue to be a joy for all. Felicity Young

Ms Felicity Young R/Principal

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Peak Award Achievers

KINDER

Kiehla T Base Camp

Harper T Base Camp

Yufan Y Base Camp

YEAR 1

Sophia B Level 3m

YEAR 2

Ewen C Level 3m

Emma T Level 2m

Christina V Level 2m

YEAR 3

Alexandra C Level 8m

Willow C Level 5m

Marie D Level 6m

Lars D Level 1m

Ashraf Z Level 5m

YEAR 4

Ainsley P Level 30m

YEAR 5

Samantha A Level 30m

YEAR 6

Ryleigh E Level 100m

Lachlan G Level 30m

Gisele W Level 10m

Yasmin Z Level 5m

Year 6 Farewell On Thursday 26 September, Year 6 teachers will be holding a meeting for all Year 6 parents who are interested in helping with the Year 6 Farewell which will be held on Thursday 12 December. The meeting will be held in 5/6P’s classroom at 4:30pm. This is not compulsory for parents to attend, however, any support you can give is appreciated. We will discuss the budget, requirements and any suggestions for this year’s farewell. Thank you for your continued support. Mrs L Paul Year 6 Farewell Co-ordinator

Nude Food Tuesday Every Tuesday students are asked to bring Nude Food to school to encourage the removal of plastic from our school environment. At the end of the term the class with the highest cumulative total will receive a prize. Please note if a class won the prize the terms before, the prize will be awarded to the class with the 2nd highest cumulative total. Week 8 & Week 9 results:

Congratulations to 1R who had the highest percentage in Week 8 with 85% of the class bringing nude food and KT who had the highest percentage in Week 9 with 84% of the class bringing nude food. Well done!

Class Week 8 Week 9 Total

KW 81% 81% 65.5

KT 83% 84% 68.2

KDS 80% 78% 63

1R 85% 74% 61.4

1JB 79% 79% 59.4

1/2M 62% 63% 46.6

2R 65% 65% 49.3

2B 72% 55% 56.5

3M 52% 58% 40.2

3/4M 44% 60% 43.8

4/5T 64% 45% 43.9

5/6C 58% 41% 44.8

5/6P 58% 79% 50.3

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Payments Due

Grade Event Payment

Amount

Date

Due

Kinder School Fees $150.00 OVERDUE

Yr 1 & 2 School Fees $160.00

OVERDUE Textbooks + $13.00

Yr 3 & 4 School Fees $147.50

OVERDUE Textbooks + $25.00

Yr 5 & 6 School Fees $136.50

OVERDUE Textbooks + $25.00

Yr 3 -6 PSSA Sport -

Season 2 $55.00 OVERDUE

Yr 3 - 6 Got Game $40.00 OVERDUE

K-6 Ridiculous Rhyme

Show $5.00 OVERDUE

K-6 Athletics Carnival $11.00 OVERDUE

Various PSSA District

Athletics—Field $15.00 OVERDUE

Dance BEHDF Tickets $8.00 OVERDUE

Various PSSA District

Athletics—Track $15.00 OVERDUE

Senior / Training Band

Band Fees -Term 3 $170.00 OVERDUE

Dance Dance Troupe Fees Various OVERDUE

Yr 3 -6 PSSA Sport - Season 3

$55.00 OVERDUE

Yr 3 & 4 Camps at The Tops -

1st payment $95.00 20/09/2019

K-6 Gymnastics Program

$21.00 16/10/2019

Kinder Symbio Wildlife Park

Excursion $35.00 22/10/2019

Yr 3 & 4 Camps at The Tops - 2nd payment

$95.00 18/10/2019

From the Office Incursion, Excursion & Sport Payments Please keep an eye on the orange payments due box that appears in every newsletter for due dates for incursions and excursions. All payments are due on or before the due date. If payments are not made on time your child/ren may not be able to attend the event. To make payments go to the PSPS school website and select MAKE A PAYMENT at the top of the page:

https://peakhursts-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Please note: We do not carry change in the office, please

make sure you provide the correct money in your child/ren’s payment envelope.

Payments to the P&C must be in cash, the office cannot take EFTPOS or credit card payments for the P&C.

Lost Property If your child has lost any uniform or other items such as lunchboxes or drink bottles please see the yellow lost property cupboard which is located outside the Uniform Shop. Medication If your child is required to take medication (ie. Antibiotics or Panadol) during the school day please see the office for the appropriate medication documentation to complete. This medication must also have a valid expiry date. No medication can be given until the relevant form/s are completed. Staff Carparks The two school staff car parks on Pindari Road and Monterra Avenue are STRICTLY for staff parking ONLY. Parents are NOT to use the car parks for any purpose, especially not for dropping off or picking up children. These rules are to ensure the safety of your children. Please help us to keep them safe. Mrs Karen Bowcock School Administration Manager

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Canteen Term 3 Weeks 9 & 10

Just a reminder this Friday 20 September is the Term 3 special lunch day. If your child has not placed an order, please remember to pack a lunch for them as no lunch orders will be accepted on Friday. Canteen will operate as normal for recess and lunch purchases. Lastly, the canteen will be closed Friday 27/09 and will reopen Wednesday 16/10. Happy holidays! Idy Washbourn Canteen Manager pspscanteen@gmail.com 9153 7256

Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop will be open every second Monday afternoon from 3:20pm - 4:20pm. The next opening day will be the first day back next term: 14 October 2019 You can also place your order online which is available 24/7 via the Myschoolconnect app at: http://www.myschoolconnect.com.au/pspsuniform

Online orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom teacher within the week of ordering, due to the high volume of orders. Please send any enquiries by email to: stephanie.cook29@det.nsw.edu.au Stephanie Cook Uniform Shop Co-Ordinator

P&C News and Information

Canteen Roster

Friday 20/09

9am - 12pm: Kellie 12pm - 2pm: Gina T 12pm - 2pm: Jayne H

Monday 023/09 12:30pm - 2pm: Rhiannon

Wednesday 25/09 11:15am - 2pm: Tara

Friday 27/09 LAST DAY OF TERM CANTEEN CLOSED

Monday 14/10 CANTEEN CLOSED

Wednesday 16/10 11am - 2pm: Vacant

Friday 18/10 9:30am - 12pm: Vacant 11am - 2pm: Vacant 12:30pm - 2pm: Vacant

MON: Half Day (HD) 11:30am – 2:30pm WED: All Day (AD) 9:30am – 2:30pm FRI: All Day (AD) 9:30am – 2:30pm

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PS: Advertising The inclusion of any advertising does not constitute or im ply endorsem ent, sponsorship or recom m endation thereof by Peakhurst South Public School.

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Want to know what children are talking about in ethics class? Want to join in the discussion?

For an in-depth look at the class topics, including background reading and activities designed to start

discussions around the dinner table, see: https://primaryethics.com.au/parents.

From there you can also sign up to the ethics@home newsletter to have this information emailed to you

each term.

Could you be an ethics teacher for Peakhurst South Primary School in 2020?

We are seeking volunteers so that ethics classes are available for all families who have requested them.

Prior experience teaching or knowledge of ethics is not required. Ethics teachers receive full training by

Primary Ethics, the not-for-profit organisation approved to design curriculum and instruction for the

ethics program. Training consists of a two-day workshop and short online modules. Lesson materials are

provided.

In ethics classes, children learn how to think logically, disagree respectfully and support their arguments

with evidence; rather than act according to blind habit or peer pressure.

“It's great seeing the kids grow in confidence and adding their views and ideas to the

discussion. Even the quietest kids have something to say and in Ethics class,

everyone gets a chance to speak.” Alex, ethics teacher at PSPS.

“Teaching Ethics is such a great way to be involved with the school, my kids and

their peers, a highlight of my week. I am consistently amazed at just how clearly the

kids see and understand the world around them.” Clare, ethics teacher at PSPS.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a valuable and enjoyable contribution to our school, please

contact Luke Kerr.

0404 441 088

luke.kerr@gmail.com

www.primaryethics.com.au

Regards

Luke Kerr