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Term 1 Week 2 7 February 2020
Calendar 2020
FebruaryFriday 14 Infants Assembly K-2
2:30pm in the HallNo class item
Wednesday 19 P&C Meeting in the Library at 4:15pm
Wednesday 19 Canteen Meeting in the Library at 4:00pm
Wednesday 19 Parent Information Night6:00pm - 7:00pmmore informarion to follow
Friday 21 Primary Assembly 3-62:30pm in the HallClass Item 5/6S-10 (room 10)
Mon 17-Mon 24 Life Education 9:10am - 3:10pm
Friday 28 Infants Assembly K-2Class Item 1M-20 (room 20)
MarchMonday 2 Zone Swimming Carnival
Information to follow
Friday 6 Primary Assembly 3-6Class Item 3/4J -09 (room 9)
Friday 10 Bus EducationIInformation to follow
Mon 9-Fri 20 Year 3 School Swimmng Scheme9:10am to 12:00pm
Thursday 12 Selective High School Placement Test 2021
Friday 13 Infants Assembly 3-6Class item 2S-22 (room 22)
Wednesday 18 P&C Annual General Meeting in the Library at 4:15pm
Friday 20 Primary Aseembly 3-6Class -item 5/6J-36 (room 36)
Friday 27 Infants Assembly K-2Class item 1O-18 (room 18)
Swimming Carnival Winners and Runner Ups Presentation
Junior Girls ChampionWinner - Morgan LockyerRunner Ups - Maddisyn Nothdurfh and Mia Wall
Junior Boys ChampionWinner - Chase PattersonRunner Up - James Tunbridge and Lachlan Hull
11 Year Girls ChampionWinners - Penny Wallace and Mattiea Jordan
11 Year Boys ChampionWinner - Will VernonRunner Up - Josh Roach
Senior Girls ChampionWinners - Mia Allen and Aisha Iskafi
Senior Boys ChampionWinner - Marko DuricRunner Up - Jayden Doyle
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Leonie Byrne, PrincipalKindergarten ExcitementThe most exciting news this week was the arrival of Kindergarten on Monday as they started their formal school education.
The children were very excited and coped well with the start having been supported by their parents and being well prepared through attendance at our transition program in 2019. A super start for our little ones in big school!
Making a SplashOur swimming carnival was very successful and I thank Mrs Antzakles and staff who assisted with its organisation. It was disappointing for all of us that all children could not be involved this year due to the drought but hopefully this will not be the case next year.
Mrs Mihell has booked the pool for the Year 3 intensive Swimming from Monday 9 March to Friday 20 March. Last year we were required to postpone the swimming school due to safety concerns around poor air quality. We sincerely hope this swimming school will go ahead but of course we will be guided by advice from the DoE and Tamworth Regional Council.
Communication – 2 waysSchools are very busy places and I encourage you to keep up to date with school events by accessing the newsletter, the school Facebook page and the website.
Your class teacher may also set up unique class communication apps such as See-Saw or Class Dojo.If this is the case you will receive separate advice sent home with your child.
Please mark in your calendars Wednesday 19 February. This night has been set aside for our Parent Information Night. The evening will start at 6:00pm and conclude at 7:00pm.
There will be further information distributed closer to the date. Noting important dates on your family calendar can really help to reduce worry for you and your children.
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New Assembly Rosters 2020Term 1 2:30pm
Week Date Assembly Class Item
Week 3 14 February Infants K - 2 No Item
Week 4 21 February Primary 3 - 6 RM 10 5/6S-10
Week 5 28 February Infants K - 2 RM 20 1M-20
Week 6 6 March Primary 3 - 6 RM 9 3/4J-09
Week 7 13 March Infants K - 2 RM 22 2S-22
Week 8 20 March Primary 3 - 6 RM 36 5/6J-36
Week 9 27 March Infants K - 2 RM 18 10-18
Week 10 3 April Primary 3 - 6 RM 5 4G-05
Week 11 No Assemblies
This information is subject to change at short notice
Catch it AwardsWeek 1
Jaiden Davis - 4G-05Imogen Langford - 1M-20Braxton McMaster - 1M-20
Izaiah Lace - 3L-08Emelia Carter - 1M-20
Jesse Allan - 10-18Lewis Jones - 10-18Beau Hertslet - 3L-08
Latrelle Morgan - 3L-08
School House ColoursBlaxland (A - D) Blue
Lawson (E - L) Red
Sturt (M - R) Yellow
Wentworth (S - Z) Green
School Banking
School Banking Wednesday of each Week.
You have been Caught
SAVE THE NEW DATEPBL RELAUNCH
Respectful+Responsible+Safe = Successful
What: Tamworth South Public School’sPositive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)
Relaunch
When: Thursday 20 February 2020 at 10:00amWhere: Tamworth South Public School Hall
Special Guests ~ Celebration Cake ~ PBL Mascot
Naming of Mascot Whole school ‘Git Up’ Dance
Colouring competition winner announced ~ Morning Tea
New PBL Relauch DateChange of PBL Relaunch Date due to the sound system in the hall not working.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.
New date
Thursday 20 February 2020
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Tamworth South Public School
Staffing for 2020
Tamworth South has a large staff to support student learning.
New staff that have joined the Tamworth South Public School Team
Welcome to the following staff
Karli Wilkes Sharon WardDeb Kelly Michelle IsaacJulian Kelly Kiera UsherKristy Tremaine Belinda Stimson
Tamworth South Pubic School Sports Day
K - 2 InfantsKindergarten to Year 2Friday
3 - 6 PrimaryYear 3 to Year 6Wednesday
VolunteersNeededl
If you are available to help with our Breakfast Club on any week day from 8:00am-9:30am we would value your contributions.
Please contact Michelle Weber on 6765 8426.
Medication Procedureat School
Parents/Carers
Just a friendly reminder that if your child requires any over-the-counter medications at school they cannot be administered without specific directions from the doctor, this includes eye drops, paracetamol, cough medicines and antihistamines at school.
You need to come into the front office and fill out a medical form, before we can commence treatment or give any medication.
Please avoid sending medications in your child's school bag. Remember, all medications can be dangerous if taken incorrectly or given to the wrong person.
Telephones TroublesWe have had trouble with our phone lines for the past week.
Multiple calls were made regarding this issue, a Telstra representative has now fixed the proplem which was out of our control.
Please accept our appologise for any inconvenience that this may have caused.
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Sports NewsTamworth South School Swimming Carnival 2020
Girls Open 100m Freestyle 12
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Boys Open 100m Freestyle 1 Marko Duric 1.49.232 Will Vernon 2.04.013 Chase Patterson 2.23.56
Girls 8 Years 50m Freestyle 1 Maddisyn Nothdurft 1.17.2423
Boys 8 Years 50m Freestyle 12
Girls 9 Years 50m Freestyle 1 Mia Wall 1.10.01
Girl 10 Years 50m Freestyle 1 Nikayah Craigie 58.232 Morgan Lockyer 1.12.143
Boys 10 Years 50m Freestyle 1 Kye Weber 54.282 Kynan Richards 55.913 Damon Langford 59.07
Girls 11 Years 50m Freestyle 1 Mattiea Jordan 1.06.882 Emelyn Fong 1.12.513 Penny Wallace 1.12.96
Boys 11 Years 50m Freestyle 1 Josh Roach 51.382 Thomas Ryan 52.543 Issac Stackman 52.71
Girls 12 Years 50m Freestyle 1 Mia Allen 42.35
2 Aisha Iskafi 49.77
3 Katelyn Hagger 1.05.01Boys 12 Years 50m Freestyle 1 Marko Duric 45.28
2 Jayden Doyle 50.413 Joshua Koppers 52.47
Girls 13 Years 50m Freestyle 1 Aliyah Cannon 1.15.74Boys 13 Years 50m Freestye 2 Mitchell Piper 1.42.17
Junior Girls Breaststroke 1 Morgan Lockyer 1.27.51
2 Nikayah Craigie 1.38.84
3 Mia Wall 1.44.26
Junior Boys Breaststroke 1 Lachlan Hull 1.29.01
2 Chase Patterson 1.40.76
3 Emmett Taylor 1.48.11
11 Years Girls Breaststroke 1 Chelsea Ison 1.28.64
2 Mattiea Jordan 131.19
3 Janaya Rowe 1.48.55
11 Years Boys Breaststroke 1 Will Vernon 1.14.19
2 Issac Stackman 1.18.62
3 Josh Roach 1.19.39
Senior Girls Breaststroke 1 Aisha Iskafi 1.25.95
2 Katelyn Hagger 1.40.75
3 Aliyah Cannon 2.04.54
Senior Boys Breaststroke 1 Will Mehrton 1.19.77
2 Marco Duric 1.27.34
3 Jayden Doyle 1.29.61
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Junior Girls Breaststroke 1 Maddisyn Nothdurft 1.41.17
2 Mia Wall 1.41.84
3 Mogan Lockyer 1.53.45
Junior Boys Breaststroke 1 James Tunbridge 1.10.64
2 Lachlan Hull 1.18.94
3 Damon Langford 1.20.38
11 Years Girls Backstroke 1 Penny Wallace 1.15.77
2 Mattiea Jordan 1.18.66
3 Chloe Smith 1.30.95
11 Years Boys Backstroke 1 Issac Stackman 1.00.40
2 Will Vernon 1.13.65
3 Josh Roach 1.18.57
Senior Girls Backstroke 1 Mia Allen 55.3
2 Aisha Iskafi 1.15.41
3 Aliyah Cannon 1.39.74
Senior Boys Backstroke 1 Jayden Doyle 1.06.21
2 Marko Duric 1.07.54
3 Anthony Tunbridge 1.25.49
Junior Girls Butterfly 1 Morgan Lockyer 1.36.77
2 Mia Wall 1.57.53
3 Maddisyn Nothdurft 1.57.67
Junior Boys Butterfly 1 Chase Patterson 1.22.63
2 James Tunbridge 1.25.49
3 Damon Langford 1.41.98
11 Years Girls Butterfly 1 Penny Wallace 1.33.63
2 Matilda Bailey 1.44.79
3 Emelyn Fong 1.47.87
11 Years Boys Butterfly 1 Josh Roach 1.28.90
2 Will Vernon 1.31.43
3 Lynx Johnston 1.35.31
Senior Girls Butterfly 1 Mia Allen 1.26.10
2 Aisha Iskafi 1.29.17
3 Katelyn Hagger 1.49.46
Senior Boys Butterfly 1 Marko Duric 1.08.65
2 Will Mehrton 1.38.14
3 Jayden Doyle 1.39.44
Senior Boys Medley 1 Marko Duric 5.03.31
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Junior Boys Medley 1 Chase Patterson 6.45.53
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House Points 1st Lawson Points - 1452nd Wentworth Points - 1263rd Blaxland Points - 1094th Sturt Points - 100
Champion HouseLawson
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Novel CoronavirusCurrent advice from the Australian Government Department of Health for parents and affected staff is:
• People who have been in contact with any confirmed Novel Coronavirus cases must be isolated in their home for 14 days following exposure;
• Returned travellers who have been in Hubei Province of China must be isolated in their home for 14 days after leaving Hubei Province, other than for seeking individual medical care.
Students and staff currently excluded from school are those who:• over the last 14 days has visited the province of Hubei in central China. They should not return to school or child care services for a period of 14 days after leaving China, as the coronavirus’ incubation period can be as long as two weeks or
• are under medical assessment or • have been diagnosed with the Novel Coronavirus or • have had close contact with a confirmed case of the Novel Coronavirus. The Ministry of Health has processes in place to identify any close contacts of cases confirmed in Australia.
In addition The NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Department of Education have recommended that:
• Any student or staff member who was in China, including Hong Kong but excluding the province of Hubei over the past 14 days is recommended not attend school or child care services for a period of 14 days after leaving Hubei Province, as the Novel Coronavirus’ incubation period can be as long as two weeks.
School Bus Passes 2020The 2020 School Bus Pass for those students who are deemed eligible by Transport for NSW for free travel will be mailed to the student’s postal address.
Most passes will be received between the 24th January and the 31st January 2020.
If the student does not receive their school bus pass by the 3rd February 2020 then please do not hesitate to contact our office.
A grace period is allowed at the start of the school year to enable sufficient time for students to be issued with their school bus pass. During this time drivers will not require students to show a pass and students may still travel, however we do require passes to be shown once the school bus pass has been received.
To travel free during the grace period school students must be in school uniform or be able to provide evidence (such as a school ID or school books) they are travelling to or from school. This is the link to our Facebook page with the information on it:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1432793080315894/permlink/2521780291417162/
Department of Education PolicyProtecting Our Children
Schools must be following Department of Education Policies. It must be appreciated that your child's safety is paramount.
Every volunteer in the classroom, canteen, office and with sporting teams, must sign a Child Protection declaration form and provide 100-point identification (if you do not provide a WWCC number).
Parents/Carers transporting team members other than their own child will also be expected to provide a copy of their license, comprehensive insurance and car registration. All paperwork can be completed and presented at the front office. Please note that you only need to do this once in the year and it will be kept on file in the front office.
Parents/Carers of all early leavers must report to the frontoffice to collect an Early Departure slip before collecting a child. The slip must be shown to the teacher to verify that the child has been signed out.
Parent/Carers must keep the slip with them when they leave the school, incase they are approached in the street by HSLO's who often work with the police to complete a Street Sweep.
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Hi I am the PBL star for Tamworth South PS but I do not have a name. Could you please suggest a name for me?
Why do you think this would be a good name for me?
What is your name?
Hi I am the PBL star for Tamworth South PS but I do not have a name. Could you please suggest a name for me?
Why do you think this would be a good name for me?
What is your name?
Hi I am the PBL star for Tamworth South PS but I do not have a name. Could you please suggest a name for me?
Why do you think this would be a good name for me?
What is your name?
Cancer Council NSW is here to help you kick start the year easily, packing healthy lunch boxes your kids will enjoy. Developed by dietitians healthylunchbox.com.au is a one-stop shop for everything families need to know about packing a healthy lunch box
Here’s what you will find:• an interactive lunch box builder that helps parents and kids plan and pack a healthy lunch with foods they like.• The ability to filter recipes based on diets, easy to freeze and prep time• Lots of quick and easy recipes and snack ideas• Regular healthy eating blogs
You can sign up to the Healthy Lunch Box e-newsletter for ideas, updates and recipes delivered to your inbox throughout the year.
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+ About the ‘BIG PUSH’ Bike RideA fun-filled event that brings fathers, father figures and family members together with the one goal of celebrating what is a father’s most important role in the world, being a dad. It runs over 3 days and covers 280kms.
BIGPUSHBIKE RIDE 2020• SYDNEY TO CANBERRA •
Join us for the‘BIG PUSH’
Charity Bike RideSYDNEY TO CANBERRA – 1st – 3rd May 2020Help us keep contact with fathers and families in the bush. All funds raised will go towards keeping our regional NSW program going in the drought stricken areas of Tamworth and Armidale.
Every child in Australia deserves to have an effective father figure.
ROUTE, ITINERARY AND REGISTRATION DETAILS AVAILABLE AT: www.bigpushride.org
The five main aims of The Fathering Project to help our kids:
1 To help fathers realise how important they are in a child’s life.
2 To give fathers advice on how to engage with their children.
3 To inspire fathers to get involved with their children – become proactive.
4 To develop programs and initiatives to assist with and promote the engagement of fathers.
5 To utilise research-based evidence to encourage positive change in fathers.
STANDARD REGISTRATION24th Oct 2019 – 31st Jan 2020$550.00 per rider
(includes accommodation, meals, insurance and a riding jersey valued at $129.00).
Each rider will have a goal to raise a minimum of $2,000 in addition to their registration fee. This will assist The Fathering Project in raising the funds needed to continue expanding our community outreach programs in NSW, QLD & VIC.
REGISTRATION
Listen to your children to find out how they are feeling, and what is going on in their lives.
Sometimes your children may not tell you exactly what is going on with them. By actively listening, you can tell if they are happy or if something is bothering them.
Ask yourself: • Do I talk ‘to’ my kids or ‘with’ them? • When I talk with my kids, do I also really listen to them? • Do I stop what I am doing and give them my undivided attention?
To listen well: • Look at the person who is talking and occasionally nod, say “yes” or do something that signals you have understood. • Pay attention and think carefully about what is being said. • When the other person stops speaking show that you have really listened by asking a good question based on what they have just said.
"You can’t impose on kids in your own timing and expect that they will open up then. You just have to wait for that moment when they want to talk. It might happen when you’re washing up, when you’re driving the car or maybe late at night when they walk into your study.” –Sue Le Souef, solicitor.
Dad Jokes zWhat do you call a fake noodle? An Impasta.
zWhy did the coffee file a police report? It got mugged.
zHow does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.
zWhy did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.
zWhy don’t skeletons ever go trick or treating? Because they have no body to go with.
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Canteen NewsLate lunch ordersDue to large numbers of late lunch orders and emergency lunches, the Canteen Committee has decided that any orders after 9:30am will be sandwiches ONLY NO exceptions.
NO Phone Orders Accepted:Unfortunately due to the large numbers of lunch orders the Canteen is unable to process anymore phone orders. All orders are to be placed at the Canteen.
Wednesday 19 February 2020 at 4:00pm in the Library.
The school canteen runs on volunteers and we are in need of some more volunteers ready for immediate start.
Canteen Roster10 February - 14 FebruaryMonday Kerry Cramp, Annette WardTuesday Annette Ward, Wednesday Michelle WeberThursday Annette WardFriday Amanda Bailey
17 February - 21 FebruaryMonday Kerry Cramp, Annette WardTuesday Annette Ward, Wednesday Michelle WeberThursday Annette WardFriday Amanda Bailey
Michelle WeberCanteen
Parents and CitizensOur P&C meetings are held in the Library on the third Wednesday of the month at 4:15pm.
All Parents, Grandparents and Guardians are welcome to attend. We welcome new volunteers and members.
Please note that the next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 19 February 2020 in the Library at 4:15pm.
P&C Clothing PoolWe are looking for a volunteer to run the school clothing pool. Opening time 8:40am - 9:10am.
In you would like to know more information please connect us on [email protected] or you can leave a message at the office and it will be passed on to the Clothing Pool. Clothing Pool hours for Term 1The clothing pool will be open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:40am until 9:10am .
P&C Annual General Meeting 2020
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 18 March 2020 in the Library at 4:15pm.
All positions will be declared vacant.
Canteen NewsExciting news coming for the canteen this Term. Keep your eyes on the newsletters for more information.
Also check out our new Canteen Menu , we hope our students enjoy it.
Canteen Volunteers Needed
Our school canteen is run with the invaluable help of volunteers. If this is something that you would be interested in and would be able to help us, please phone Michelle Weber on 6765 9863 or pop into the canteen and see us.
No set hours - any help is appreciated.
Tamworth South CanteenWhen:Weekly, Fortnightly Monthly
Hours:9:00am to 2:00pm
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2020 Summer Junior Oztag Competition
The new competition begins on:Wednesday 12 FEBRUARY (Primary) and Thursday.13 FEBRUARY (H.S). Registration includes Term 1 & 4.Rego Days are Thursday 30th Jan and Wed 5th Feb,
4:30pm – 6:00pmGames are at Plain St Fields and played at 4:15pm or
5:00 pm.
Cost is $120 per player* (includes playing shirt) and shorts ($30) are compulsory.
•Divisions are MIXED in: - 6yrs & Under Mini Tag*
(a NON-COMPETITIVE DIVISION)- 14yrs & under;- 16yrs & under.
•The 8,10 & 12 yrs & Under Division’s are single sex teams.
•* Mini Tag – players register for 1 Term only, $50.00
•The P.S Competition play on Wednesday afternoons and the High School Competition (14’s and 16’s) play on
Thursday afternoons.
• REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS NOW ONLINE AT
www.tamworthjunioroztag.com Visit the website for further details and registration forms.
• You can still register at the ground on Thu 30th Jan or Wed 5th Feb, 4.30-6pm.
Forms are also available from Mrs Keryn Antzakles in Room 11 at school.
Tamworth Junior Touch Football Competi-tion Permission Note
The Semester 1 Little Nippers (Kindergarten-Year 2) Touch Football Competition will commence on Monday 24 February, 2020 and finish on Monday 1 June, 2020.
The Primary (Years 3-6) Competition will commence on Monday 24 February, 2020 and finish on Monday 22 June, 2020.
There are two time slots played each week.
Kindergarten – Year 4 play at 4:30pm.
Years 5 – 6 play at 5:15pm.
Games are held at the Gipps Street Playing Fields.
All players will need to wear their sports uniform.
Cost: $40 for Little Nippers and $50 for Primary players.
Due by Monday 16 March, 2020. Please note you can use your Active Kids Voucher to cover the cost of this competition.
Money can be paid to Miss Jolliffe at school in Room 9 or at the Touch Fields. Please do not send money to the school office.
If you are interested, please return the below permission note to Miss Jolliffe by Monday 17 February.
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Advertising Space AvailableIf you would like to advertise your buisness in the Tamworth South Public School newsletter, please contact the school on 6765 8426 for our advertising charges.
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Stages of the placement processParents read the application information online From mid-September 2019Parents register, receive a password, log in, and then complete and submit the application online From 8 October 2019 to 11 November 2019Parents request any disability provisions from 8 October to 11 November 2019Principals provide school assessment scores From 19 November to 7 December 2019Parents sent ‘Test authority’ letter On 27 Febru-ary 2020Students sit the Selective High School Placement Test for entry to Year 7 in 2021 On 12 March 2020Any illness/misadventure requests are submitted By 26 March 2020Last day to change selective high school choices 26 April 2020School selection committees meet In May and June 2020Placement outcome sent to parents Overnight on 4 July 2020Parents submit any appeals to principals By 22 July 202012 Parents accept or decline offers From July 2020 to at least the end of Term 1 202113 Students who have accepted offers are with-drawn from reserve lists At 3 pm on 16 December 202014 Parents of successful students receive ‘Author-ity to attend’ letters to take to the school on the first day of term in 2021 Mid-January 2021
2021
High Performing Students Team
Applying for Year 7 entry to selective high schools
in
Education
The Selective High Schools placement process for Year 7 entry is administered by the High Performing Students Team*.
Contact Details:
High Performing Students Team, NSW Department of EducationEmail: [email protected] Telephone: 1300 880 367 Fax: 02 9266 8435Postal Address: Locked Bag 53, DARLINGHURST NSW 1300Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/772251106301086/
Please Note:* In this document, the High Performing Students Team is referred to as the Team.
‘Parent’ is defined under the Education Act, 1990, as a ‘guardian or other person having custody or care of a child’
Thinking of applying for a government selective high school for Year 7
in 2021?You must apply online at:education.nsw.gov.au/public- schools/selective-high-schools- and-opportunity-classes/year-7
Key Dates
Application website opens: 8 October 2019
Application website closes: 10 pm, 11 November 2019 You must apply before this deadline.
Test authority advice sent to all applicants: 27 February 2020
Selective High School placement test: 12 March 2020
Placement outcome information sent overnight on: 4 July 2020
Please read this booklet carefully before applying. Parents should check the website ateducation.nsw.gov.au/shs-oc regularly throughout the application and placement process.
Please check the website for information before you contact the Team.
