YEAR 6 EXCURSION TO CANBERRA We have rebooked our Canberra excursion for Term 4 – we are now travelling from Monday 19 – Thursday 22 October, which is Week 2 of Term 4. There will be no change to costs, we are still waiting on the itinerary from our tour company but we will get that to students as soon as possible. Please be assured that we continue to make our decisions based on government guidelines regarding travel, and that we will keep you informed of any changes long the way. However, for now, we are still planning to get on the bus in Term 4.

Year 6 Teachers

DATES FOR THE CALENDAR

2 Jun P&C Meeting 6PM Off site. 21 Jul Make up Photo Day

CANTEEN ROSTER Canteen is fully operational.

But unfortunately no hot milos are available at this

stage.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE I have heard it said that “Culture is created out of the crucible of crisis” and as COVID restrictions begin to lift I have reflected on what we have learned throughout this pandemic.

We need to stay connected.

We may have to be physically distanced but that doesn’t mean we have to be socially distant or disconnected. Our teachers adapted quickly to requests to keep in regular contact with students and their families. Students sent in photos of them working from home and emailed their teachers questions and ‘check-in’.

We need to work in partnership with our parents and caregivers to develop young people who are confident and independent lifelong learners.

Isolation and at home learning has been very challenging for some students and their parents. Our priorities have been to help students through the ups and downs and to continue to enjoy and engage in their learning.

We need to stay healthy in mind and body.

We all have a new appreciation for the safety and security that the routine of school can create. Incorporating daily exercise and managing to cope with the anxieties of the pandemic have forced some of us to call on new strategies to calm and balance our emotions.

Over the next few weeks we will be asking parents to reflect on some of the strategies that you feel worked well and would like to continue into the future.

Ask your child if there were particular activities or types of learning that worked well for them. Was it the use of technology or maybe the communication with teachers? Let us know what you think, saw or felt.

Please click on the following link to provide your feedback.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HXGXZSM

Deborah Fisher Principal

SCONE PUBLIC SCHOOL Success For All 82 – 98 Liverpool Street, Scone NSW 2337 Phone: 6545 1049 Fax: 6545 3046 Email: scone-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.scone-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 Week 5 Tuesday 26 May 2020

ASSEMBLY TIMES: 2PM

Virtual Assembly via TEAMS for K-6

UNIFORM SHOP Is operating! Orders can be placed over the phone or emailed to the school office. The Uniform shop assistant will call you back to organise a pre-arranged collection time. EFTPOS will be available or exact money can be paid in an envelope. No change will be available.

Term 2 Week 5 Tuesday 26 May 2020

PLAYGROUND UPDATE This week, works have begun on our new back playground area. Below is the plan for these works. We are looking forward to this taking shape over the remainder of the term. There will be some times when the back playground will be off-limits to our students but we know that they will look forward to when it re-opens at the beginning of Term 3.

PLANNED MAINTENANCE - ADMIN BLOCK CLOSED FOR TWO WEEKS

Beginning next Monday our Admin block will be closed due to roof repairs and replacement. Our Office will be re-located to the Reading Intervention room just off the Library. During this time we will be unable to process any money and will be limiting any of our usual administration activities. If you require to pick up your child during this time please make a call beforehand. Late arrivals will also need to sign in at the Reading Intervention room. Please ring beforehand so staff can meet you at the gate to assist the children to class. Thank you for your understanding during this time.

CATCH UP DAY FOR SCHOOL PHOTOS

A catch up school photo day has been booked for Tuesday 21 July (First day of Term 3). Envelopes will be delivered to the school for those students who were absent on the original photo day. Envelopes will be sent home with your child once the school receives them late in Term 2. Students must bring this envelope with them on the day if they wish to be photographed. Class (Group) photos will not be taken at this time. Once all photos have been taken, MSP photography will collate portfolios and send these back to the school. Students who have already had their photos taken earlier in the year will receive their pictures once the catch-up photos are finalised.

Modified soccer field with white line markings

Blue long distance running path around perimeter of playground Running track in the four

House colours

New playground equipment installed

Outdoor ping pong tables to be installed

Artificial turf covering the play areas

Term 2 Week 5 Tuesday 26 May 2020

P AND C MEETING A P & C meeting is planned for Tuesday 2 June (Week 6) at 6PM. This meeting will be held off-site. If you wish to attend please RSVP to the email: pandc.sconeps@gmail.com

LIBRARY NEWS

Congratulations to the students, who in Week 4 achieved 100% in their Accelerated Reading Quizzes. Great Effort!

365

That is the number of library books overdue! Thank you to all the students who are returning their overdue Library Books. There will be no borrowing if you have overdue books or you don’t have a library bag. Library Times: Monday: Year 6 Tuesday: Year 5, K-6C, Year 2 Wednesday: Year 1 and Kindergarten Thursday: Year 4 and Year 3

Mrs Cheshire Teacher Librarian

Term 2 Week 5 Tuesday 26 May 2020 Schedule of Planned Maintenance

Group 1 (18 May-29 May) Building/Classroom Works to be done

C Block -5M/6D Block New ramp, painting on the verandah. Classrooms relocated during this time.

D Block -Primary Toilets Painting poles, replace louvre windows. H Block -Year 2 Block Painting external walls, handrails/verandah,

and cupboard on verandah, kiln and 2S storeroom.

I Block- KH & KL Block Painting KH classroom, repair wet area cupboards. Repair and paint KH/KL verandah.

Classrooms relocated at this time.

Group 2 (1 June-12 June) Building/Classroom Works to be done

A Block- Admin building New roof, Painting of sick bay and external gutters and downpipes. All admin and staff

room to be relocated during this time. N Block-5S/6A Roof replacement. Classrooms relocated at this

time.

Group 3 (15 June-26 June) Building/Classroom Works to be done

J Block- KO/Cultural Room External repairs and paint to walls, downpipes and gutters. Replace sink area and cupboards

in KO. Paint KO room. Repair window and paint wet area in Cultural room. Paint Cultural Room.

Classrooms to be relocated during this time. K Block- Infants Toilets Replace skylights and glass louvres. Paint

ceilings. Groundworks Painting of walkways. Replace shade cloth in

back playground. B Block –Residence/Computer Room/Uniform

Shop/SPE Room Internal-Repair, paint Computer Room. Deck area- repair and paint. SPE Room- paint door. Uniform Shop- paint door. External- painting

Group 4 (29 June-20 July) Building/Classroom Works to be done L Block- Year 1 Block External painting and window repairs. Paint and

replace carpet in 1C. New flooring in hallway area. Paint Storeroom in 1W and 1T. Replace

carpet in 1W. Replace carpet in Hearing Office. Paint 1T room.

M Block- Outside Library/Reading Intervention Room

Paint concrete columns and lining.

P Block- Hall/Canteen External gutters and downpipes. External doors painted. Canteen-replace flooring, repair

skylight, paint and repairs. Canteen closed at this time. Disabled toilets-replace sink, toilet

and shower. Cleaners room-replace sink, door painted. Hall- paint internal doors. Back of hall

music room- window and ceiling repairs.

Term 2 Week 5 Tuesday 26 May 2020

All SPS students return on Monday 25 May 2020 Please send your child with:

• Their Learning Pack and any work completed or not completed

• Drink Bottle (students are encouraged not to use the bubblers)

• Their Winter school uniform

• Any laptops that were borrowed from the school

Don’t send your child to school if they are unwell.

Afternoon Pick Up

A reminder that the staggered pick up will continue in the afternoons starting with Kinder at 3pm. All siblings can leave with the youngest in the family.

K-2 students will exit via the Liverpool St gate.

3-6 students will be picked up from the Hill Street gate.

Pick Up/Drop Off zone will operate for all from 3.15pm. Please place an A4 piece of paper with your family name on it on your passenger side dashboard.

• No parents are allowed on the grounds without prior notice

Term 2 Week 5 Tuesday 26 May 2020