PSSA Boys’ Hockey State Finals Good luck to the boys’ hockey team who are today competing the PSSA State Finals in Narellan. We are very proud of the team and their achievements.

Rex Smith and Lois Jones Cup Rex Smith and Lois Jones Cup is an annual interschool hockey cup. Our boys and girls teams competed in this event on Friday 6 September. The girls worked hard as a team but were unable to get a win on the day. Miss McPhee was very impressed with their effort and sportsmanship. Well done, girls.

The boys had a successful day ahead of their PSSA knockout finals today in Narellan. The boys defeated Holy Family, Middleton and Parkes East to take out the Rex Smith Cup. The boys played as a team and passed the ball well. They would like to thank Makie Hornery and Oliver Hayes for stepping up and playing on the day as some players were absent.

We would like to give a huge thank you to Glenn Johnstone and Dave MacGregor for their skill and support as coaches of our team this year.

Girls’ PSSA Touch Football Last Thursday, our girls’ touch football played in the PSSA Round 5 match against Dubbo South Public School in Dubbo.

Unfortunately our team’s winning streak ended and we were beaten 3 -1. Our try scorer was Grace MacGregor, who was unlucky to be denied several more impressive tries. After conceding a try in the second minute of the match, our team worked hard defensively to keep Dubbo South’s skilful attack contained for the rest of the first half.

Congratulations to Tia, Faith, Matayah, Lucy, Shaykharn, Grace, Belle, Liliani and Emma for being dedicated sportswomen who continually represented us with pride.

I’d like to acknowledge and thank the girls’ family members for transporting them to and from the game, and for giving their support from the side-lines. I appreciate your continued assistance. Miss Cheney

MISSION STATEMENT

Quality education for all

PRINCIPAL Mrs Coral O’Neill

77-85 Currajong Street PARKES NSW 2870

Ph: 6862 1702; 6862 1867 Fax: 6862 5047

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

Website: www.parkes-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

P C ASSOCIATION

President Mr Grant Orr: 0428 643 282

Secretary Mrs Sarah Wilkinson:

0414 973 496 Treasurer

Mrs Kristen Jarvis: 0427 928 214

Term 3, Week 9 ‐ Tuesday 17 September 2019

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Friday 20 September ..................... P&C Movie Night Wednesday 25 September ............ Kindergarten Zoo Excursion Friday 27 September ..................... Last day of Term 3 Monday 14 October ....................... First day of Term 4 Friday 18 October ......................... Book Fair and Dress up Day

DON’T FORGET

Kindergarten Zoo Excursion Wednesday 25 September

Book Fair and Dress-up Day Friday 18 October

P&C Family Movie Night Don’t forget to get your meal deal tickets for the movie night. These will be available until tomorrow, Wednesday 18 September and will not be available to purchase on the night. Limited hot food will be available on the night, but it will be more economical to buy the meal deal ticket.

The movie will be screened on the infants grass area so bring your chairs and blankets. The best entry point will be from the office entrance in Clarinda street or the hall gate entrance in Hill Street. In the case of bad weather the screening will be moved to the hall.

The free jumping castle, games and hot food will be available from 5.30pm. The movie will start at 6.30pm.

Looking forward to a fun family night.

With thanks, Parkes Public School P&C

Library Ambassador News On Monday, September 2 our Library Ambassador, Bodhi Ashcroft, attended the reopening of the Parkes Shire Library in its temporary location on Clarinda Street.

He enjoyed a tour, some cake and was among the first to find out all the exciting things they have planned for the Parkes Shire. Bodhi is doing a wonderful job representing our school and sharing the Library’s news with us. Thank you, Bodhi!

Lost Property The infants lost property is overflowing! If your child has misplaced any items, please call in to the office and check the box, as it will be emptied at the end of term. To ensure items can be returned, please clearly mark all items with your child’s name.

K‐2 LITERACY AWARDS The students who received the literacy awards and capes at the assembly were:

Kindergarten Amelia Wilson Mathew Usher

Year 2 Elena Jones Tyler Zagrovic

Congratulations to the following students who gained a:

White Merit Certificate: Aden Neems 5 Blue Joel Whitney (3) 3 Blue Ryan Whitney (3) 5 Blue Harry Yelland 3 Blue

Current PBL Focus We use nice words!

Mr Roberts is taking leave from teaching Mr Roberts will be taking a leave from teaching for a period of six months. He has taken a position with the Department of Communities and Justice (formerly FaCS). We would like to wish him all the best in the new role. Mr Jack Murray will be teaching 3 Red for the remainder of this year. Mr Murray has previously taught at Parkes Public School and is known by many of our students. We are looking forward to having him return to our school.

P&C Movie Night The P&C Family Movie Night is this Friday evening. We are looking forward to seeing lots of families come along for the outdoor movie.

Tell Them From Me Survey The ‘Tell Them From Me Parent Survey’ has been released. A link will be shared on our Facebook page. We are hoping to gain a high response from the parent body on a range of matters, including the school uniform. The responses will be used as a guide in future decision making processes.

Every Day Counts I found the table below that shows the impact of missing a day of school here and there or up to three days a week. We know that many of our children are away from school for very valid reasons, such as ill health. When you view such information this way it is quite confronting and helps us to realise the long term impact of missing school.

Have a great week, Mrs O’Neill.

Book Fair and Book Character Dress up Day - Save the Date Our Book Fair and Book Character Dress up Day will be held on Friday18 October (Term 4, Week 1)! There will be a whole school parade of costumes and a special lunch from the canteen on the day. More details to follow closer to the day. Get those dress up skills working during the holidays!

Name: Emily De Lacy

Age: 9

Class: 3 Red

Teacher: Mr Roberts

Teacher Comment: Emily is a highly valued member of 3 Red. She is easy to get along with and is always kind and caring toward her classmates. As a student, Emily is a hard worker and she is never too afraid to ask for help. Emily willingly takes advice on board and strives to improve. This girl is really going places!

Favourite Activities: Playing w ith my dog, playing any sport and going to the dam.

What career interests you? I want to be an actor or author.

Name: Mrs Shona Taggart

Hometown: Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland

Role: Administration Manager

If you were stuck on a desert island and you could only bring three things with you, what would they be? My Husband, bible and my guitar.

Favourite holiday destination: Scotland and Poland.

What was your dream job when you were little? A teacher but I changed my mind!

Friday 27 September, last day of term - limited lunch menu Parents/carer’s may write a paper bag order for your student/students or alternatively, order online through flexischools.

Children will still be able to order recess items, however if we run out of something, they will be offered an alternative.

The canteen would like to thank students and parents for their continued support and look forward to providing more delicious and healthy food in Term 4!

Food Menu 6 Pack Chicken Sticks $4.10 3 Pack Party Pies $4.10 Lasagne $4.60 Macaroni and Cheese $4.60 Spaghetti Bolognaise $ 2 Pack Chicken Tenders $3.60 Sausage Roll $3.80 Garlic Bread $2.00 Ham and cheese Pizza $4.60 Ham, cheese and pineapple Pizza $5.10 BBQ chicken Pizza $5.10

Sauces Tomato/BBQ Sauce $0.30

Drinks Chocolate/Strawberry Milk $2.50 Poppers: Apple, Apple blackcurrant, Tropical,

Orange $2.00 Chill J: Cola, Watermelon, Grape, Raspberry

$2.50 Juice Bombs: Apple Cola, Orange Passion,

Blackcurrant, Apple Raspberry $2.50

Parkes District Netball Association 2020 Representative Nominations

NOW OPEN! Parkes District Netball Association is calling for player nominations for all players interested in trialling for the following teams who will represent Parkes at the Junior and Senior State Titles:

11’s Development 12’s Rep 13’s Rep 14’s Rep 15’s Rep 17’s Rep

Trials will be held at the McGlynn Netball Courts today Tuesday 17 and Thursday 19 September from 5.00 to 6.00pm.

Please fill out the online nomination by following this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfycmnDMDvRjl6ty-cY97-io3T-p_WP_9gaaDGKjXGfBuM_sw/viewform If you have any questions please contact Michelle MacGregor, Rep Convenor Christine Watson, Rep Selections coordinator or Renee Neville, PDNA President.