Crossmaglen Public School Newsletter 2020 Term 1 Week 4 

Website: www.crossmagle-p.schools.nsw.edu.au  

E-Mail: crossmagle-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au  

T: 02 6653 4295   

M: 0436 646 844 

Sun Safety at Crossmaglen 

 

On Tuesday 18 February we are celebrating 

being a SunSmart School. Staff and 

students are encouraged to wear yellow to 

school as we learn about positive sun 

protection behaviours. 

Students will learn about Sid the Seagull 

and the 5 “S” - Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and 

Slide.  

We will also focus on sun 

protection behaviours 

and how to minimise UVR 

exposure. 

Miss Blayney 

Calendar of Events 

Week 4 Monday 17 Tuesday 18 Wednesday 19 Thursday 20 Friday 21

K-6 School Sport Sun Smart Yellow Mufti Day Gumbaynggirr Language Kids in the Kitchen

Week 5 Monday 24 Tuesday 25 Wednesday 26 Thursday 27 Friday 28

K-6 School Sport, 3-Way Conferences Gumbaynggirr Language lessons Kids in the Kitchen

Week 6

Monday 02 Tuesday 03 Wednesday 04 Thursday 05 Friday 06

Yr 2-6 Get Hooked Colourful Sock Day, Rise & Shine Far Out Treasures, Language lessons Kids in the Kitchen, Family Movie Night

Around the School 

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Fundamental 

Movement Skills   Positive Behaviour 

for Learning   Kitchen, Garden 

and Sustainability 

 

 

 

 

Last Monday the students 

focused on Yoga during 

sport with Lara. They 

learnt how to work 

together to develop trust. 

 

Last week, the students of 

Crossmaglen discussed the 

orange expectation.  

I am in the right 

place at the right 

time.  

 

The Stephanie Alexander 

Kitchen Garden program 

has joined with Coles to 

support the 

implementation of the 

gardening program 

From the Principal __________________________ 

Dear Parents and Friends of Crossmaglen Public School,  

Last week we played with cardboard boxes during break times. This was a wonderful time to 

watch our students collaborate and develop their interpersonal skills as they learnt with and 

from their friends. Observing those who attempted to contribute constructively as well those 

who were able to add to the strength of a team. For some, yes it looked like a pile of boxes, 

for me it really was a learning community flourishing right before our eyes.  

The daily discussion was about the name - should it be called a fort or a castle? Even Glenn, 

our neighbour, saw our post on Facebook and added to the boxes - thanks Glenn.   

 

Mrs Dutton  

Thank you to Mrs Daphne Dutton, who made and donated beautiful pot holders for the Kids in 

the Kitchen program.  

 

They were put to good use during Kids in the Kitchen on Friday. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reading 

Last year we had the ever successful Reading Tree with monkeys. This year, students are 

bees, landing on flowers as they work their way back to the beehive. We have moved the 

display so all students can reach to move their very own bee. Please come into the office and 

have a look at all the bees ready to pollinate the flowers. 

The reading program is identical to last year, every student reading with an adult at school. 

Each individual student is assessed, recorded and read with. Please ensure you are supporting 

this program by reading with your child at home. If the text is sent home again, this is called 

a familiar read and a great opportunity to improve fluency. If the reader requires your 

assistance, what a wonderful opportunity for you to assist your child or even read it to them.   

 

 

 

P&C 

Thank you to the parents who attended the P&C meeting last week. It is wonderful to listen to 

feedback and suggestions from others and hear notions of thanks and appreciation to our 

teaching staff.  

It is also an opportunity for me to keep our community informed on school life and our current 

building status. I would love for every family to be represented during these meetings as it 

provides a wonderful opportunity to listen to new ideas and expand our connections into the 

community.  

The Smith Family 

Graeme Grice coordinates a program called ‘Saver Plus’ which is delivered by The Smith Family 

in the Coffs Harbour area. The goal of the program is to ‘assist participants develop a savings 

habit’ and to also ‘ assist participants squeeze the most from the household budget’. The 

program rewards participants with ‘dollar for dollar’ matching, up to $500, of what 

participants save over a 10 month period, saving $12.50 a week will get one to $500 in 10 

months. At the end of the 10 months participants will have $1000, and the $500 from Saver 

Plus is to be used towards any educational or developmental costs for children in school. Items 

covered include, uniforms, excursions, laptops and tablets, subject fees and any 

extracurricular activities such as swimming lessons, sports, tuition, music and dance etc. 

Saver Plus will also cover any equipment required for these activities. Please see the flyer at 

the end of this newsletter - eligibility criteria is included. 

 

 

 

Coffs Harbour City Council 

Coffs Harbour City Council were 

proud to support Crossmaglen in 2019 

with a MAD Green Grant.  

They have published our results on 

their Facebook page.  

 

Renee Stokes-Marshall | Principal 

 

Our Students - swimming carnival _____________________

Thanks to the families who supported us at the Bellingen Pool last week and provided photos. Congratulations to all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kids in the Kitchen____________________ 

Last Friday, Kids in the Kitchen was run by our Kinder and Year 1. The students

made: ● Bacon, Pumpkin and Zucchini

Frittata ● Herb Bread

● Blueberry Muffin

The students in the Grey Cottage learnt how to make bread from scratch. They also harvested and used school grown

herbs.

Year 1 students used their knife skills for the pumpkin, bacon and zucchini frittata. Everyone asked for seconds and thirds!!

Year 1 leaders perfected their measuring skills to make GF blueberry muffins.