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The Randwick BuzzIssue 5 Thursday, 4 April 2019

Term 1 - Week 10, 2019

Principal’s MessageOur first term in 2019 has been such a successful and busy one. We conclude it on Friday 12 April with our pre-commemorative

ANZAC service at 9:15am, to which you are invited.

Our Harmony Day celebrations were marvellous, thanks to the efforts of staff, parents and students. Every class participated in learning activities to promote cooperation, kindness and friendship - the spirt of Harmony Day. The multicultural feast was enjoyed by all, thanks to the many families who cooked such delicious food to share. We appreciate the many parents who joined us on the day to help serve and clean up afterwards. Our special assembly was a lovely way to finish the day; with cultural performances by our dancers and Chinese students and introductions to our EaL/D students.

Parent-Teacher interviews are in full swing this week and we appreciate the enthusiasm and early engagement with your child’s teacher. You are able to discuss common goals for the remainder of the year and make plans about how you can both support your child. It is always good to focus on your child’s strengths and use these as a way to build successful pathways in those areas of learning that are less strong. Thank you to our teachers for the preparation and time put into this process and to our Year 4, 5 and 6 students who also come along to share in the interviews with parents and teachers.

Friday 5/4/2019P&C Autumn Fair 5pm-8pm

Tuesday 9/4/2019Year 5 - Year 6 Parent Teacher Interviews in Beehive

Wednesday 10/4/2019Easter Church Service

Friday 12/4/2019Anzac Day Service 9am Last day of Term 1

Monday 29/4/2019Staff Development Day

Tuesday 30/4/2019First day of Term 2 for students

Tuesday 7/5/2019Cross Country Carnival

Monday 20/4/2019P&C Meeting

Monday 10/6/2019Public Holiday - Queens Birthday

What’s on?Tomorrow, our Year 3 and 5 students will participate in a NAPLAN. Online practice test. The practice test provides students with an opportunity to become familiar with the types of questions they will experience in NAPLAN Online. Students will complete the test using the same type of device they will be using for NAPLAN Online. The practice test also provides NAPLAN coordinators and test administrators with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the functions of the online assessment platform.

Two weeks without school can seem daunting for some families. I found this short article with ideas of healthy things to do with your children these school holidays, including: getting the kids in the kitchen; being active for at least 1 hour; taking them to the dentist; going on a geocaching adventure; scheduling swim time (maybe on warm days); letting them sleep and my favourite, let them be bored!

You don’t need to amuse your kids every minute of the school holidays — boredom is good for children. By pushing through boredom and entertaining themselves, kids learn to think more creatively and hone their problem-solving skills.

They’re also able to choose activities that match their mood. If your child’s feeling energetic, they’ll be physically active; if they’re tired, they may find a restful thing to do. Boredom also promotes resilience, as they learn to get through something that, to a child, can feel tough or stressful.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/blog/healthy-things-to-do-with-your-kids-these-school-holidays

We are in our last couple of weeks of building works. We should have most of the playground (if not all) back for

Ideas for apps to download for the kids these school holidays:

Reading: Epic!, Audible

Coding: Lightbot, Hopscotch

Creativity: Book Creator, Stop Motion Studio, Tayasui Sketches

iParent

the beginning of Term 2. Let’s all cross our fingers for fine, sunny weather over the holidays to allow the final finishing touches to take place.

Finally, we hope you have a wonderful break and keep an eye out for all the great events that will be taking place next term.

Rachael Chisholm

Deputy Principal

Library Message

Book Fair VolunteersThe library is hosting two Book Fairs this year and our first starts Monday 20th May. We would love parent volunteers to help us manage sales before and after school and during Break 2. We are seeking two Book Fair Coordinators to organise our volunteers.

Please contact the library if you are able to assist.Term 2 BOOK FAIR 2019Please make a note in your diary:

Held in the Library before and after school

Week 4 20th May

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Mrs Annette Cullinan and Mrs Maria Goodstone

Students from our school have recently undertaken an education tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy.

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.

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欢迎您, 父母，祖父母来学习免费英语

时间：星期一上午10点--12点

地点：Randwick Public school OOSH，从Avoca Street校门进来

Good news,

Free English lessons for parents and grandparents

Time: Mondays 10am-12pm

Address: OOSH Lounge room at Randwick Public School, enter via Avoca Street.

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Thank you to our parents and careers who follow our Kiss and Go Pick Up and Drop off procedures so well. It makes it much easier for our teachers to call your children if you are able to display your last name in the car window. If you do not have a sign provided by the council, an A4 page folded in half horizontally, with thick letters will do the trick!

Please remember to drive safely and follow the road rules, this includes driving around the block when requested, not turning over the double lines and keeping clear of ‘No Stopping’ areas.

If your child is not at Kiss & Go, please make the quick drive around the block. You will often find that this will make the line move faster for everyone, including yourself.

Finally, please remember to be respectful and follow staff instructions so that the area is as safe as possible.

Our new and improved equipment will be open just in time for our Autumn Fair. Parents, remember to supervise your children if they choose to try out the new equipment tomorrow.

More playground coming soon!

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