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Phone 02 9153 9843 Email [email protected] www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

Tuesday 28 November 2017, Week 8, Term 4

Calendar dates

December 1 – PSSA Semis & Finals

School Disco

December 5 – High School Orientation

Helpers Morning Tea / Yr 6 Farewell

December 6 – Principal’s Morning Tea

December 7 – Stage 3 Surf Education

December 8 – End of Year

Performance

December 12 – Kindergarten

Celebration

December 13 – Presentation Day

December 14 – Picnic Day

December 15 – Talent Quest

(students only)

Principal’s Message

Thought for the Week…

“Great things never came from comfort

zones.”

Chess Champions

Congratulations to Tristan (5/6C), Harrison V

(5/6C) and Jackson W (5/6E) who participated in

the NSW One Day Chess Tournament on Sunday

at North Sydney Boys’ High School. The boys

had previously been successful at the St George

District Finals and were invited to participate at

the state level. What a fantastic achievement!

Thank you to Mrs Dufty for supporting the boys.

In this issue Chess Championship

Schools Spectacular Success

Southhaven Aged Care Christmas Visit

Debating Workshop

Student Wellbeing Update

Helpers’ Morning Tea

End of Year Performance Showcase

Presentation Day Assembly

Community Consultation Survey

Gardening Club

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Schools Spectacular Success!

Congratulations to Lily who participated in the Schools Spectacular Choir and to our 16 Schools Spectacular

dancers, Bethany, Stella, Tahlia, Mia, Charlie, Jessica, Connor, Constance, Emily, Valentina, Charlotte, Allegra,

Annamaria, Natasha, Isabella and Emily. The students thoroughly enjoyed being selected to participate in the

2017 Schools Spectacular production. Our students did an outstanding job, performing at four concerts on

Friday and Saturday. Thank you to Mrs Bartley for coordinating Schools Spectacular this year and to Mrs

Rainford, Mrs Anastasiou, Mrs Wilkie, Mrs Flett, Miss Collins and Miss Westren for assisting with the many

rehearsals and supervision. A huge thank you to our talented dance teacher, Miss Larissa, for continuing to

provide such a high standard of dance tuition for our students.

We will be doing a group photo with the 17 students involved on Thursday. We kindly ask that students bring

in their Schools Spectacular top for the photo.

Southhaven Aged Care Christmas Visit

Following our SRC students’ initial visit in Term 3 to Southhaven Aged Care, it was lovely to be able to return

for a Christmas visit. Thank you to Mrs Makryllos, Mrs Burns and Mrs Psaltis for assisting me to transport our

student representatives to Southhaven Aged Care last Tuesday. We enjoyed singing Christmas carols and

giving gifts to the residents. We look forward to continued visits in 2018 and commend our students for the

maturity and kindness they have demonstrated.

Here are two reports written by some of the students who participated:

“On the 21st November, 17 members of the SRC returned to Southhaven for a Christmas visit. We sang the

‘Aussie Jingle Bells’ and ‘We Wish You a Ripper Christmas’. The residents made us feel warm and they were

caring and welcoming. We were welcomed with applause when we arrived and we loved watching their faces

light up as they sang along with our Christmas carols. They invited us to morning tea and we made further

connections and chatted with the residents.

We spread even more Christmas cheer by distributing presents; some residents were emotional and thankful

and they made our visit feel worthwhile. We would like to thank Mrs Makryllos, Mrs Williams, Mrs Burns and

Mrs Psaltis who took time out of their busy schedules to transport us to the nursing home.”

By Georgie L (5/6E) and Tahlia B (5/6E)




“Last Tuesday we visited Southhaven Aged Care where we sang two Aussie Christmas carols and gave the

residents some gifts. Knowing that some of the residents sometimes feel a bit lonely, we knew how much it

meant to them that we visited. We wanted to spread some Christmas cheer and help make the residents feel

happy and jolly. Before we left, we shared morning tea with them and distributed gifts to our warm hearted

new friends. We had a great time and can’t wait to go back. We’d like to thank all of the kind parents and

teachers who took time out of their busy days to give us this opportunity.”

By Jessica (5/6C) and Annamaria (5/6H)

Debating Workshop

Last Thursday a group of year 4 and year 5 students were selected to participate in a debating workshop

hosted by GRC Peakhurst High. The students attended with Mrs Harris and had a fabulous day of learning,

mixing with other local primary school students and working with student mentors from the high school.

Student Wellbeing Update

Positive Behaviour for Learning and ‘Bounce Back’ –

What’s the focus this week?

This week, LPS students are engaging in lessons and activities about transitions and expectations for moving

about the school (eg after morning assembly, after recess and lunch, after Scripture, dance, band etc).




Learn at all times Participating Safely Showing Respect

Walk quietly

Respect others’ learning

Walk up and down stairs

Walk on hard surfaces

Hands and feet to yourself

Hands and feet to yourself

Move quietly around the school

In our ‘Bounce Back’ lessons, students are exploring the following focus areas: Early Stage 1: Humour is healthy (to understand what humour is and ways to be funny in an appropriate way)

Stage 1: Humour is healthy (to understand that it is good to have a laugh and have humour in our lives)

Stage 2: Laughing is healthy (to understand that when you laugh you stay healthy)

Stage 3: Why do people laugh and what do they laugh at? (to understand why people laugh and what they laugh

at)

Helpers’ Morning tea

We are looking forward to our annual Helpers’ Morning Tea at 10.50am next Tuesday in the Staff Room. The

morning tea coincides with the final week of Scripture/Ethics for 2017.

End of Year Performance Showcase – Save the Date!

Next Friday, 8th December we will be holding an end of year Performance Showcase which will feature our

Training and Performing Bands, Junior and Senior Choirs, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Dance troupes and

the films produced by students in our Film Club Enrichment Group. The showcase will commence at 9.30am

in our school hall. We look forward to seeing you there!

Presentation Day Assembly

Our annual Presentation Day Assembly will be held on Wednesday, 13th December from 9.30am-11.00am in

the Hall. We look forward to you joining us to celebrate our students’ achievements across the school.

Thank you to Miss Westren

Congratulations to Miss Westren on her successful completion of her final teaching practicum at Lugarno PS.

Miss Westren worked on 5/6C and we wish her all the best for a wonderful and rewarding career ahead in

education.




Community Consultation Survey

As we move into developing our 2018-2020 School Plan (which includes our vision and directions for the

school over the next three years) we kindly ask that all parents and carers complete the Community

Consultation survey via Survey Monkey. Thank you.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HL5WPMY

Mrs Williams

Principal

Gardening Club

To conclude a productive year of Gardening Club, next Tuesday (5/12/17), we will be harvesting our gardens

and selling the produce in the quadrangle after school. A gold coin donation for any items purchased would

be appreciated.

Mrs Wilkie

PSSA Results Friday 24/11/17

Boys Basketball Junior 49 – 4 loss

Boys Basketball Senior 44 - 16 loss

Boys Cricket Junior 192 - 96 win

Boys Cricket Senior 206 - 63 win

Girls Softball / T Ball Junior 14 - 8 win

Girls Softball / T Ball Senior 9 - 3 loss

Girls Touch Footy Junior 2 - 0 win

Girls Touch Footy Senior 8 - 1 loss

Mixed Hockey Junior 4 - 3 loss

Mixed Hockey Senior 8 - 2 loss


https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HL5WPMY



Notes

Please note that you can download notes from our website. If students need a copy of a note from the

office, there will be a charge of 50c.

Lugarno Public School does not endorse or recommend any of the advertisers in this newsletter. Persons

who utilise the services list in this newsletter are responsible for checking that the advertiser has the

necessary licences, permits and insurance to conduct their business.

Money due for excursions etc

Year 6 Farewell - $40 due by 30/11/17


LPS LIBRARY NEWS – WEEK 8

Dear LPS Families,

The school year is rapidly drawing to a close and we

will soon be preparing to conduct an end-of-year

stock take in the Library in Weeks 9 and 10.

As highlighted in the Library News contained in the

Week 5 newsletter, Week 7 was the final week for

library borrowing. I kindly ask that all books are

returned this week. Please ensure that you have a

good look at home for any missing library books and

see me if you are unable to locate them.

We appreciate your support.

Mrs Dufty

Welcome to

THE

HUB

LPS Library

Monday – CLOSED

Tuesday – Chess Club

Wednesday – Story time

Thursday –Makerspace

activities

Friday - CLOSED

LPS TECH CLUB TERM 4, WEEK 7

Coding

In June this year LPS started Tech Club for years 3-6.

There was a large interest from students who wanted to

learn to “code”. Since then we have had a group of

approximately 30 students who have progressed along

this journey.

Students began by completing set tasks on code.org

progressing through multiple levels. Once they had

mastered this platform they began on “Scratch” a

more advanced drop and drag coding program.

I have enjoyed watching the students in this group

collaborate and problem solve to find the solution to

many complex computational problems.

The students have created many different projects that

have been shared with their colleagues and myself.

Some examples are; advertisements, games and

animations.

Welcome to

TECH

CLUB

LPS Tech Club

Tuesday Years 3-6

Thursday Term 2 K-2

A word from our Tech Club students

“This year in Tech Club we have been

creating cool and fun games and stories. I

definitely encourage you to do it next year”.

– Connor 5/6C

“This year in coding I have created

animations, idea randomiser, games and I

am currently working on a drawing tutorial

on dragons. Coding is so much fun and I’ve

learnt so much this year. Thank you Mrs

Dufty.” – Jayden 5/6E

“Tech Club is cool! It is really fun! We need

more girls…” Eden 3/4J & Abi 3/4ST

“Scratch is a fun coding website where you

can create anything you want, the

possibilities are endless” – James B 3/4ST

“Tech club is an amazing thing to be a part of, you learn a lot and it’s fun! Coding is great. I have made

a few games on Scratch and I love it. I can’t wait for next year. I am looking forward to learning new

things.” – Natasha 3/4B

“Tech club is a fun and awesome club to do coding. We use Scratch and code.org to create games. It

is very fun and easy so why not join! – Andrew 3/4B

“This year in Tech Club, we have been working on Scratch coding and creating games. It has been

really fun. Thanks Mrs Dufty for this great opportunity” – Annamaria 5/6H

P&C Association News

Week commencing 27 November 2017

Dates for the diary: Upcoming LPS P&C Events

LPS K-6 School Disco Friday 1st December

LPS Community Fair Sunday 4th March 2018 SAVE THE DATE

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday 4th

March 2018

Bargain Corner & 2nd

Hand Book donations

Next week Mon- Wed and Fri 8.30-9.30 and 2.15-2.45pm at the old

Dental Clinic off the driveway to staff carpark on Old Forest Road!

LPS K-6 School Disco Let it Glow

Friday 1st

December

Meal Deal is closed BUT you can

enter and pay at the door

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ON THE NIGHT:

Glow tube $4 each

Glow Ears $2

Glow Sunnies $2

PLUS Neon Face painting - $1 per child

P&C Association News

Week commencing 27 November 2017

Canteen News

2018 Volunteer Roster As requested by parents we will be trialling a split shift roster, offering 2 short shifts a day. The shifts on offer will be 9-2, 9-12 or 12-2.30 each day the canteen operates. If you are interested in joining our canteen team please contact Fiona 0425 257 510 or Sharon on 0430 290 077.

December P&C Meeting date & Venue change: The December and final P&C Meeting for 2018 will be held off site at the St George Masonic Club on Wednesday 13th December. More detail on the P&C Facebook page.

Lugarno Public School Banking

TERM 4

Last Day for Students to select a Reward is: 30th November 2017

Any rewards submitted after this date, delivery will be in 2018. REWARDS may take up to 2 weeks

LAST Banking Day for 2017 is: 13th December 2017

Rewards Program 2017 There are 8 new reward items for 2017 from the Future Savers range:

• Cyber Handball Term 1 • Colour Change Markers Term 1 • 3D Chalk Set Term 2 • Tablet Case Term 2 • Smiley Emoji Keyring Term 3 • Volt Handball Term 3 • Pencil & Tech Case Term 4 • Epic Earphones Term 4

Enhance the School Banking experience with the COMMBANK YOUTH APP The CommBank Youth app provides a hands-on experience, teaching your child to earn, save and spend their money responsibly.

With the Commbank App you child can:-

• Check the balance of their Youthsaver Account • View School Banking deposits in their transaction history • Track the number of Dollamites tokens they collect • Set up savings goals and track progress • Create a list of chores/jobs they can do to earn pocket money.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124.

Cyber HandballReleased in Term 1, 2017

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Colour Change MarkersReleased in Term 1, 2017

3D Chalk SetReleased in Term 2, 2017

Tablet CaseReleased in Term 2, 2017

Smiley Emoji KeyringReleased in Term 3, 2017

Volt HandballReleased in Term 3, 2017

Pencil + Tech CaseReleased in Term 4, 2017

Epic EarphonesReleased in Term 4, 2017

Gear up with theseFuture Savers rewards.

To redeem your reward, simply complete and take the reward coupon, along with your 10 silver Dollarmites tokens, to school in your Dollarmites deposit wallet.

• To reward individual saving, no pooling of tokens is allowed.• One silver Dollarmites token will be issued for every School Banking deposit made (maximum one per week). • You need to have made 10 School Banking deposits to redeem a reward.• Students cannot redeem more than one of each reward item.• All rewards are available to order from the term listed, and are offered only while stocks last.

Make 10 School Banking deposits and choose an item from this Rewards Card to redeem.

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Please Print your Reward Card. Select your Reward and return it on Wednesday

together with your School Banking.

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