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 Todd: 0438 622 297

Treasurer Mrs Kristen Jarvis:

0427 928 214

Term 3, Week 10 - Tuesday 22 September 2020

Wow! The last week of Term 3 has come around far too quickly. I hope that all of our students and their families have a safe and relaxing break during the holidays.

Our school is participating in the Department of Education initiative, Tell Them From Me parent feedback survey. Please spare some time to complete this survey as it will give us valuable feedback for our new, four year Strategic Improvement Plan.

At this stage, we have had no changes to the current restrictions applying to primary schools. There are some changes around formals (mainly for Year 12 to date) that may have implications for Year 6 end of school activities, but we are waiting for further information from the Department to see what that looks like for us. We are also waiting for guidance on what will be possible with our Presentation Night.

Please continue to maintain the restrictions regarding non-essential adults coming into our school grounds. If you are dropping off after 9am or picking up before 3:00pm, we will bring your children to you when you come to collect them via the front office. Please share this information with other members of your family who may come to pick up students. Thank you.

We are looking forward to seeing the students return to school on Monday 12 October.

Have a lovely week and a restful holiday.

Mrs O’Neill

Reading Day 2020

Reading Day this year was a bit different to previous years. We were all able to watch a video presentation put together by the Reading Day Committee. This enabled us to connect with community in a different way this year. The students enjoyed watching the presentation and discussed the importance of reading in the wider world.

Each student was given an activity book by the committee and enjoyed completing some of the activities. Most will have taken this book home.

K-2 students enjoyed dressing up in uniform. We had the Queen, astronauts, farmers, chefs and even students!

Thank you so much for your efforts to support the message of Reading Day and the importance of reading, singing, talking and rhyming from birth.

Congratulations to the following students who gained a:

White Merit Certificate:

Gracie-Mae Cummings 5W

Tyler Zagrovic 3W

Zoe Freeman 2L

Angel-Lee Reid 5W

Seana Venaglia 4R

Chase Francis 3W

Kayleigh Freeman 3-6N

Brooklyn Budd 3W

Badge:

Gracie-Mae Cummings 5W

Seana Venaglia 4R

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

KE Charlie Longhurst Sophie Brennan

1H Eli Cambourn

Shakaya Davis

2L Riley Wood Lily Phillips

Current PBL Focus

Be kind to others.

Name: Eligh Symington

Age: 10

Class: 4R

Teacher: Mrs Richardson

Teacher Comment:

Eligh is kind, caring and generous. He is a friend to many and being honest, fair and genuine are values that are deeply instilled in Eligh. He always strives for success in all areas of schooling.

Favourite Activities: Eligh enjoys playing soccer and cricket and loves hanging out with his friends and family.

What career interests you? When I grow up I would like to join the Army.

Save the Date

Book Fair and Book Parade

Dress up as your favourite

book character Friday 16 October

(Term 4, Week 1)

LAST DAY OF TERM 3 - FRIDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER

FIRST DAY OF TERM 4 - MONDAY, 12 OCTOBER

Name: Katie Brennan

Age: 6

Class: KM

Teacher: Mrs McPhee

Teacher Comment: Katie is a hardworking member of KM. She shows empathy to her friends and teachers. Katie loves boosting everybody’s self-esteem with kind compliments. She gives everything a go to the best of her ability and never gives up. Katie is a great role model for her peers.

Favourite Activities: Writing, playing with her brother, Blake and baking cakes.

What career interests you? When I grow up I want to be a doctor.