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SINGLETON PUBLIC SCHOOL

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Week 3 Term 3 5 A 2020

Calendar of Events

Monday 3 August -Friday 7 August

Education Week

Wednesday 5 August

Stage 1 Interviews - 1D, 1S, 1/2Z, 2NP,2M P&C Meeting 6.00 pm Canteen reopens with restricted menu and online lunch orders only. No volunteers are required during this time.

Thursday 6 August

Stage 2 Interviews - 3/4P, 3D, 3C, 4/5H, 4A Canteen reopens with restricted menu and online lunch orders only. No volunteers are required during this time. Lowes 20% off school wear sale.

Friday 7 August

Canteen reopens with restricted menu and online lunch orders only. No volunteers are required during this time. Lowes 20% off school wear sale.

Wednesday 12 August

Canteen reopens with restricted menu and online lunch orders only. No volunteers are required during this time.

Thursday 13 August

Canteen reopens with restricted menu and online lunch orders only. No volunteers are required during this time.

Friday 14 August

Canteen reopens with restricted menu and online lunch orders only. No volunteers are required during this time. Kinder 2021 enrolment forms and non-local applications due back at school.

The weekly assembly will be conducted virtually in the classroom for students only.

1D PBL Reward Day

KM Reading Activity Rotations with Ms Brown

Find us at: 8 Hunter Street, Singleton NSW 2330 email: singleton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: (02) 6571 2250 Fax: (02) 6572 3076 website: www.singleton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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From the Principal

Education Week

The theme for this year’s Education Week is Learning Together. What an incredibly apt theme for the year we have had in 2020. The SPS students, staff and community have certainly embraced learning together throughout these unprecedented times. We have navigated the world of on-line learning, Zoom, Seesaw and a diverse avenue of technology to ensure we have continued to access and provide the best opportunities for learning, connection and communication we possibly can while physically distancing. Our students continue to learn together at school each day and offer support, encouragement and assistance to one another to learn from new concepts and face challenges with enthusiasm, bravery, resilience, perseverance and vigour. Our staff continue to undertake their professional learning through virtual platforms in their efforts to ensure they are accessing and providing the best for our students. Our community has continued to meet via Zoom to remain up to date with school operations and tentatively plan activities and events for our students.

Congratulations to the 2020 Education Week award recipients:-

Kiss n Drop safety

A reminder that when parents/carers are using Kiss and Go drop off each morning, please be on the correct side of the road, do not perform any u-turns in this area and do not ask children to cross the road on their own as this is not safe.

Ms Deanne Brown Principal

Outstanding Contribu on by a School Community Member Mrs Furness

School Achievement Awards (including outstanding programs or ini -a ves)

Wellbeing Program

Outstanding Contribu ons by a Non-Teaching Member of Staff Mrs Cox

Excellence in Student Achievement Rebel

Excellence in Teaching Mrs Black

Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal Educa on (can be a student OR a staff member OR a community member)

Ms Sullivan

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6B and KM enjoyed some tech and STEM time last week followed by lunch together.

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Canteen Roster - Week 4 , Term 3 2020

Mon 10/8/20 No volunteers are permitted onsite

Tues 11/8/20 No volunteers are permitted onsite

Wed 12/8/20 Online lunch orders. No volunteers required.

Thurs 13/8/20 Online lunch orders. No volunteers required.

Fri 14/8/20 Online lunch orders. No volunteers required.

Canteen Roster - Week 5, Term 3 2020

Mon 17/8/20 No volunteers are permitted onsite

Tues 18/8/20 No volunteers are permitted onsite

Wed 19/8/20 Online lunch orders. No volunteers required.

Thurs 20/8/20 Online lunch orders. No volunteers required.

Fri 21/8/20 Online lunch orders. No volunteers required.

Please advise the Canteen if you have any changes to your rostered day.

Positive Behaviour for Learning – PBL Post-It

Every week our school focuses upon a new behaviour to reinforce our school values of RESPECT – RESPONSIBILITY – QUALITY. All classes engage in small discussions about the various behaviours and students are rewarded for acting in an appropriate manner. This fortnight’s focus points are:-

Weeks 3 & 4 -

Notes that have been sent home:-

Year 6 Love bites Jnr 6B Rock and Water 6S Rock and Water Year 6 Rage

8.40 am Play

9.10 am Morning Muster - class time

11.10 am Eating time

11.20 am Lunch

11.50 am Middle session

1.30 pm Eating Time

1.35 pm Recess

2.05 pm Afternoon session

3.10 pm Home

Bell Times

Phone 02 6571 2250

Fax 02 6572 3076

Principal Deanne Brown

AP ES1 Anna O’Brien / Diane Merrick

AP Stage 1 Rachel Nichols / Anna O’Brien

Singleton Pubic School Details

AP Stage 2 Katrina Hackett

AP Stage 3 Louise Stewart

P&C Meetings First Wednesday of the month

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Cancellation of Excursions - Year 3 and 4

The Year 3 Outdoor Experience and Year 4 Sydney overnight excursions for 2020 have been cancelled.

This is not a decision that we have taken lightly but due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID19 and the changing restrictions, we believe this is the best option at this time.

We thank you for your understanding.

School App Updates

Those parents/carers using the school SZApp on an iPhone may have noticed that the notifications from the school have intermittently not been pushed through. An update is available in the App Store which should correct this issue.

Parent/Teacher Interviews

This year we will be using School Interviews which is the same online booking system for Parent/Teacher interviews that we used last year. The system is quick and very easy to use, providing you with an email confirmation of your booking.

Interviews will be conducted over the next few weeks, with teachers providing timeslots for parents to book in. Teachers will be relieved from class on the following days:-

Wednesday, 5 August - Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)

Tuesday, 4 August - 7B

Thursday, 6 August - Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4).

All of the Parent/Teacher Interviews in 2020 will be conducted either via Zoom or over the phone. Bookings have now closed for the interviews, you will need to contact your teacher directly for scheduling.

The aim of the interviews is to provide an update on student achievement and identify areas and strategies for improvement.

Kindergarten 2021

Is it becoming time for your child to commence their school education?

The school is now able to register names of all 2021 Kindergarten students. If you would like to start your child at school next year, please contact the school office to record your interest. Full details of information evenings, transition days and enrolments forms have been sent out to all names currently on the school’s register.

Upcoming dates of excursions

Planned dates for the major 2020 excursions are:

Year 5 Aussie Bush - Wednesday, 2 December to Friday, 4 December

Year 6 Canberra - Monday, 23 November to Friday, 27 November

However PLEASE BE AWARE that due to the current circumstances with COVID-19 and the Department of Education restrictions these may have to be cancelled and/or postponed.

We will endeavour to get information to parents as soon as we are able to so that payments can start to be made.

Lowes Sale

Lowes are having a 20% off Sale which includes Schoolwear and everything in the store on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August 2020. You will need to be a Lowes Card holder to receive the discount but you can apply instore on the day or online.

Lowes Singleton will be allowing families to come in from Monday 3 August to put stock on hold until the day. Also due to social distancing laws they will be continuing to limit the number of people in the school wear section and shop at one time. Any questions can be directed to Lowes Singleton on 8046 2737.

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Congratulations to our assembly award winners for Term 3, Week 1 2020

Class Award Recipients K-6

KJ Hunter Keziah KM Toby

Eva

KS Georgia Alexis 1D Phoebe

Kane

1S Bentley Zhayden 2M William

Faith

2NP Dexter Hannah 1/2Z Bieke

Leah

3C Peyton Eloise Reeves

3D Matthew Brayden James

3/4P Tenisha Jake Jazmyn

4A Amelia Harry Logan

4/5H Jenna Carson Hannah

5BF Chloe Xavier Jackson

5S Abbie Molly Felicity

6B Paige Cameron Ruby

6S Ciah Lily Jhy

7B 7W

Brodie Coleby

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Congratulations to our assembly award winners for Term 3, Week 2 2020

Class Award Recipients K-6

KJ Billie Leighton KM Hamish

Ned

KS Madison John 1D Laykeava

Samson

1S Paris Alexander 2M Imogen

Mackenzie

2NP Blake Evalee-Rose 1/2Z

Lawson Andy Joey

3C Bowen Stella Hailey

3D Logan Savanah Emily

3/4P Aiden Imogen Lauryn

4A Jake Jamila

4/5H Jaylen Lucy Bobbie

5BF Logan Chloe Daniel

5S Cohen Tayla Ella

6B Jasmine Brianna Hayley

6F Mia Isabelle Bailey

7B 7W

Joseph Sophie Kaiden

RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY QUALITY

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Assembly Photos Week 1

Assembly Photos Week 2

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Name: Hayden Leadership position: Councillor Favourite colour: Blue Favourite sport: Rugby Union Favourite food: Ravioli Favourite hobbie: Motorbike riding What do you like most about school? Friends Fondest school memory: Panto

Name: Sheridyn Leadership position: Councillor Favourite colour: Gold Favourite sport: Dance Favourite food: Corn Favourite hobbie: Swimming What do you like most about school? The people at SPS Fondest school memory: Year 3 Camp

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