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we inspire greatness, and we grow as leaders.' School Website: http://www.warwickfar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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6th September 2019

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Dear Families,

Wow, what another amazing two weeks at Warwick Farm PS! Our students have been incredibly busy both

inside and outside the classroom. Here are just some of the activities our students have been part of.

Swim Scheme: Congratulations to our students who completed an intensive two week learn to swim program.

The weather is warming up and I am sure you will be able to put your skills you have learnt into practice. A

big ‘thank you’ to Miss Colley, Miss Mahoney, Mrs Todd and Miss Peterson for your organisation and daily

commitment over the two weeks.

Public Speaking: Students from Kindergarten to

Year 6 were involved in our Public Speaking

competition. Our whole school final was held on

Wednesday. Students were well prepared and

spoke with clarity.

Maths Cup: Our two teams from Year 6 represented

our school at the annual Maths Cup hosted by Amity

College. Aden, Anjikya, Dennis, Melisa, Fonise and

Evan were challenged and made our school proud

through the three rounds of very difficult questions.

Liverpool Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group NAIDOC Celebration: We had some of our

Aboriginal students attend the annual NAIDOC event at Ashcroft PS.

Students were involved in many cultural activities including jewellery

design, yidaki playing, dance and even bush tucker food tasting. Do you

know what emu, kangaroo and crocodile taste like?

School Administration and Support Staff Recognition Week

We are a very lucky school to have so many amazing adults who help

our students and teachers. Two very special people who are always

there to greet us in the morning, patch us up when we injure ourselves,

make sure our parents know what is happening at our school by printing

our newsletter or answering the phone are just some of the important

jobs these two incredible ladies do. So THANK YOU Mrs Gauci and Mrs Collie

our school is a better place because of you!

Body, Brain and Belonging Launch – Our Percussion group were

invited to perform at the launch of a new book through School Link

at Carnes Hill Community Centre. It was a fantastic warm up for our

LaAFF event next Tuesday night.

Possum Magic – Stage 1 students attended a live performance of Possum Magic at Casula Power House. Mrs

Smalley enjoyed making her own possum mask!

Miss Mulder

Assistant Principal

This Week’s PBL Focus….

POP (PARENT ONLINE PAYMENT)

Open

www.warwickfar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Click on $ Make a Payment

Please note minimum payment through

this system is $10.00.

Thank you.

Moving safely around the

school

WARWICK FARM PUBLIC SCHOOL WEBSITE

We have a school website which is regularly

updated with information about the school

and class work. It can be viewed at

www.warwickfar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au .

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Come and support our performance groups at

When: Tuesday 10th September

Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm (approximately)

Where: Liverpool Catholic Club

Tickets $10 each

On sale now!

Last day to purchase tickets is

Monday 9th September. Tickets will NOT be sold on the night.

Hello everyone in our wonderful school community! Here is an overview of our community events and news

for the last 2 weeks.

PARENTS & CITIZENS (P&C) ASSOCIATION On Thursday 5/9/19 our P&C met at the brand new time of 2:00pm. We had a strong attendance and Mrs

Chand and Mrs Faili led the meeting very capably.

Matters discussed concerned the Father’s Day stall, insurance, a Halloween stall, banking and a range of

matters per the agenda published to everyone on Class Dojo and Facebook.

Congratulations to our fabulous team for raising approximately $800 for our school, through our very

successful Father’s Day stall. Well done!

PERCUSSION COURSE FOR YEAR 3 AND 4 STUDENTS The Liverpool Arts and Film Festival (LAaFF) is on next Tuesday – 10/9/19 Liverpool Catholic Club. Notes have

been sent home and a poster regarding the event is on the P&C Noticeboard. We hope that parents and

other family members will purchase tickets and support our students. They have worked so hard for this!

On Thursday 5/9/19 our percussion students had a fantastic opportunity to perform our LAaFF performance

at a special event at Carnes Hill Community Centre. This event was a book launch by Health NSW. Thanks to

Mrs Haeren we were invited to perform at this very important event and we loved it!!

Our students did a brilliant job and were STARS during their

performance and across the whole time we were at the event. Health

and Education professionals praised our students for their performance

and good manners. Our school is proud of these fantastic boys and

girls – they are truly wonderful ambassadors for our school.

Health NSW presented every student with a Certificate of Appreciation

and a bag of goodies! Sensory games were played by all students

(see picture) and they received a delicious cake to have with their

water.

Many thanks from Mrs McCabe and Mr Cameron to Mrs Williams and Mrs Haeren, who helped us to

transport and care for the students who attended this performance. This was a great opportunity to

showcase our talent, pride in our school and fantastic manners. Thank you to Mrs Macmillan for approving

our excursion!!

Percussion stars leading the way!!

BREAKFAST CLUB Students always follow their STARS in Breakfast Club and earn PBL tokens (which convert to DOJO points).

Well done to students who work in Breakfast Club and many thanks to partners FOODBANK and Gift of

Bread!

Each morning at assembly, interested students speak and acknowledge the hard work of students working

in Breakfast Club. These public speakers are STARS too!

ENGLISH CLASSES English Class # 5 on Thursday 12/9/19 is the last session for Term 3. Big thanks to tutors Lucinda Maloney and

Jessy Duong who have volunteered their valuable time to join Mr Cameron and assist our parents and other

community members attending our course.

Participants have improved their reading, writing and speaking of English and have shared interesting

cultural stories and ideas. The course has been a great experience for parents and tutors alike!

Our last class will be shortened so we can have a cultural morning tea to celebrate the success of our

participants in learning English. Parents and the tutors will bring cultural food to share and all members of

staff at our school are invited. Mr Cameron will be cooking a special vegetarian noodle dish in C4K!!

DATE: Thursday 12th September

LOCATION: C4K Room | Warwick Farm Public School

TIME: Arrive: 9:00am – 9:30am (Tea/coffee) | Class: 9:30am – 10:45am

Set-up of food: 10:45 – 11:00am | Cultural morning tea: 11:00 – 11:30am

In Term 4 we will offer another 5 free English classes. The dates will appear in fliers our

Newsletter, Class Dojo, Facebook and on our electronic signboard!!

Have a great weekend everyone and feel free to drop-in and chat to me on Wednesdays and Thursdays. I

am here for you and our school always listens to your concerns and ideas!

Cameron

Cameron Outterside

Community Liaison Officer (CLO)

CRUNCH N SIP

The Crunch N Sip program is a highly successful initiative to encourage the children to

improve their daily intake of fresh fruit and vegetables and to drink plenty of water. You

can support this initiative by making sure that your child has their “Fruit Break“ snack

every day and an extra bottle of water to have available in the classroom.

NO HAT- SHADE PLAY

Does your child remember to bring their hat to school every day? Families are reminded that children need

to have a hat to play in the playground with their friends. Children who do not have a hat are required to

play under the shaded areas.

SCHOOL BANKING 2019

School banking takes place each Wednesday.

Students Commonwealth bank books will be collected from their classrooms and returned

to their teachers for return to students.

If you would like to open an account with the Commonwealth Bank for your child please

speak with School Banking Co-ordinators on any Wednesday in the C4K Room.

LIVERPOOL NEIGHBOURHOOD CONNECTIONS- SCHOOL CANTEEN

A variety of freshly made healthy snacks are made daily and

available at recess and lunch. Watch the blackboard for fresh

homemade soups and meals that may vary daily depending on

season. Canteen lunch orders need to be placed by 9:00am.

ASSEMBLY ROSTER

School Assemblies are held every two weeks on Friday

mornings, in the School Hall.

Classes take turns in leading the Assembly.

All community members are invited to attend.

Term 3 Class

13th September

Week 8

5/6 Caloundra

27th September

Week 10

2 Coogee

2 Patonga

DATES TO REMEMBER

Date Event

Monday

9th September

Zone Athletics Carnival

Tuesday

10th September

Liverpool Arts and Film

Festival (LAaFF)

Wednesday

11th September

Stage 2 Excursion

Bound for Botany

8:15am-3:00pm

Thursday

12th September

Regional Sports Carnival

Thursday

12th September

English Course

C4K Room 9:30-11:30am

Wednesday

18th September

Stage 2 Excursion- Limited

to 43 students.

Roald Dahl Rhymes- Live

Performance

10:30am to 3:00pm

KIDS CLUB

WARWICK FARM

NEIGHBOURHOOD

CENTRE

EACH MONDAY (during school terms)

3:15PM – 4:15PM

PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

ONLY

FREE SERVICE

KIDS CRAFT ACTIVITIES

HOMEWORK HELP IF NEEDED

READING

GAMES

Enrolments essential.

Enquires welcome in person at

the Neighbourhood Centre

or phone 9600 0600