Newsletter Week 10 , Term 4 - 14 December 2016

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From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we see out our final week at school for 2017, I would like

to thank you for your continued encouragement and support

of your children and their schooling at Ringrose. As a school,

together we have endeavoured to strive for excellence by providing quality

learning experiences and enhanced learning opportunities for all. Our staff have

continued to upskill themselves in the latest researched pedagogy approaches in

enabling all students to be confident, creative and collaborative 21st Century

Learners! As indicated in school based assessment data, our Literacy and Numeracy

approaches have greatly advanced the skills and knowledge of each child!

I would like to acknowledge the tremendous leadership and impact our School

Leaders (Girl and Boy Captains and Vice Captains), our House leaders and Student

Representative Council have made to our school this year. From their participation

in special ceremonies and assemblies, organisation of houses at Sport and school

events, and proposals for new features and facilities in our school I congratulate

each and every one for the difference they’ve made to the school!

This week, we also farewell Mr Walker and Mr Mystakidis who will both take up

new positions in other schools in 2017. Mr Walker has made a tremendous

difference to the way our Library operates and resources teachers in their every

day delivery of lessons. I would also like to acknowledge Mr Walker’s

professionalism in leading technology across the school! Your presence and

creativity at our school will be missed. Mr Mystakidis whilst here a shorter time,

has made a positive impact as School Counsellor in recent times and I know many

families are very grateful for his support of them and their children. We also wish

you well in your new school!

To our outgoing Year 6 I would like to wish you all the very best as you make the

transition into High School. Your schooling journey commenced here for many of

you in Kindergarten! Now, seven years later, you’re ready for the new step into

secondary school. I know you will all take with you wonderful memories from your

Primary School Day.

Finally, I would like to announce and congratulate Miss Kelly Twarloh who has been

successfully appointed as the new Assistant Principal pending the ten day appeal

period. Miss Twarloh brings great depth, knowledge and experience in executive

and teaching roles and will join us in 2017.

We wish everyone all the best in this festive season and keep safe!

Yours sincerely,

Mr Loughhead

Dates for your

Diary

Thurs 15/12

K-6 Movie Day & Class Parties

Fri 16/12

K-6 Assembly - 9:15am

Fri 16/12

Year 6 Assembly & Arch - 2:00pm

Fri 16/12

Last day of school - Term 4, 2016

Monday

30 January, 2017

Students in

Years 1 - 6

return to

school

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Gold Awards Roy Ringrose has visited the

PBIS Team this week!

This year, Ringrose Public School implemented a

program called Bounceback, which is an award

winning wellbeing and resilience program. As a whole school, the

program focused on teaching social and emotional skills to

promote supportive class and school learning environments. It

has been a pleasure to visit classrooms and to see our students

learning various skills such as bouncing back, the ability to

recognise their emotions, understanding the difference between

bullying and other kinds of anti-social behaviour as well as

developing everyday courage. I look forward to seeing what 2017

has to bring as our classroom teachers continue to teach

Bounceback using a further variety of children’s literature and by

embedding the values taught into the curriculum and the general

life of the Ringrose classroom.

Jasmine KA

Alvin KA

Lucelle K/1C

Summer K/1C

Sienna 1/2E

Antonio 1/2E

Tory 2M

Jayda 2M

John Paul 2M

Isabella 3C

Ryan 3C

Bethany 3S

Zoe 3S

Farissa 3S

Chloe 3S

Jessica 3S

Heidi 4R

Vanisha 4R

Annaliese 4R

Molly 4R

Ryan 4R

Jasmine 4R

Keiralee 4S

Jasleen 5C

Tarun 5C

Matt 5C

Mary 5C

Carlos 5C

Gian 5C

Norah 5C

Ryan 5C

Johnathon 5C

Taleisha 5/6T

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Got It! Tip of the Week

Making time to play with your child is one of the

most important things you can do together. The

time you spend playing together builds your

connection. It also helps your child to build

confidence, to develop social and communica-

tion skills, and to foster a sense of feeling loved,

happy and safe. Sometimes you might just sit

with your child and watch him play, other times it

might be fun to get involved and follow his lead

with a game. Play can involve many things like

Lego, board games, card games, dance and

music, imaginative games, and reading stories.

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resource for parenting

newborns to teens

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Reema KA

James KA

Taylor KA

Korben KA

Amelia KA

Rielly KA

Marco K/1C

Zack K/1C

Ayedan K/1C

Jaskirat K/1C

John Paul 1/2E

George 1/2E

Ricky 1/2E

Badia 1/2E

Shaagini 1/2E

Max 2M

Rita 2M

Matthew 3C

Aka 3C

James 3C

Amelia 3C

Tahlia 4S

Lakshmi 4S

Lillian 4S

Tommy 4S

Rose 5C

Taleisha 5/6T

Ryan 5/6T

Silver Awards

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Canteen Roster

Term 1. 2017

Fri 27/01 - Pupil Free Day (Staff only)

Week 1

Mon 30/01 -

Helper Required

Tues 31/01 -

Helper Required

Wed 01/02 -

Helper Required

Thurs 02/02 -

Jo Forbes

Fri 03/02 -

Heather Nicholas

Week 2

Mon 6/02 -

Helper Required

Tues 07/02 -

Susan Porrello

Wed 08/02 -

Helper Required

Thurs 09/02 -

Jo Forbes

Fri 10/02 -

Katherine Cox

Change to time of the Week 10 Assembly

On Friday the 16th of December Kindergarten will be hosting the final assembly for the year. Please note this is also the final day for all students for 2016. The usual assembly time in the afternoon will be moved to the morning session. The change in time will be from 9:15am to 10:00am. Please note the change in time due to the Year 6 Final Assembly and Arch in the afternoon.

- Mrs Stroud (Organising Teacher)

Canteen News Canteen will be closed on Thursday 15th December due to the K-6 Movie Day. No lunch orders can be accepted on the day. The last day for Canteen this year will be Friday 16th December, 2016

As we are coming to the end of the year, Canteen may have low stock of certain items. If your child orders lunch and we are out of stock, chicken wedges will be given instead.

As this is our last newsletter for the year, I would like to acknowledge all the wonderful mums and dads who have helped out in the Canteen throughout the year. Without your help we would not have been open all year round, five days a week - so thank you very much.

I would also like to extend a special thank you to the helpers and parents who are moving on from Ringrose in 2017. Your unwavering support throughout your years at Ringrose has been much appreciated.

If you are looking for a way to support Ringrose Public School in 2017, volunteering in the School Canteen is a rewarding experience that benefits the entire school community. Please call me on 0411 143 609 if you are able to volunteer your time as we are in need of volunteers for 2017.

Thank you to the P&C for all their support and help throughout the year, and a very big thank you to all the students and teachers who have supported the Canteen throughout the year.

To Year 6 2016, as it comes time to say goodbye and your days at primary school come to an end, I am sure that you will be taking with you many cherished memories and friendships. Be proud of your achievements and what you have learnt, because it’s those things that have helped to shape the person you are today and remember life is a journey, just so you know. It’s up to you to decide where to go. As long as you’re happy, than that’s all that matters.

Finally, Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in 2017.

Ann Brett - Canteen Manager