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CALENDAR TERM 3 PRINCIPAL’S NEWS BAD LUCK FOR THE B U N N I E S INTENTION TO APPLY FOR YEAR 7 ENTRY TO A SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL IN 2020
Please see Page 5 of our newsletter for further information. The application website opens on 9 October 2018 and closes on 12 November 2018. You must apply online before the closing date.
REFLECTING ON WELLBEING WEEK What a great week of activities and positive energy at Pagewood Public School. Please share your reflections on the Wellbeing week homework activities or any other aspect of the week at [email protected] Thank you to Mrs Bevis and Ms Grisanti in particular for their organisation of Wellbeing Week and Charity Day. A total of $764 was raised for the ‘Buy a Bail’ campaign and 5G’s charities. GOT A PEN As part of Wellbeing Week, we also supported ‘Got a Pen’. This is an idea of three teaching students at Notre Dame University who are seeking donations of new (not used) stationery, such as pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, glue sticks, highlighters, pencil cases, coloured pencils and textas. The box will be at the office until the end of the week. Thank you to those families who donated to this cause. BIG GIG PERFORMANCE The Big Gig performance with Banksmeadow Public School Band was a huge success. It was fantastic to see our band members showcase their various talents and how much they have learnt this year.
Well done to our junior and senior band students – what an outstanding job!
SUMMER UNIFORM Students will return to school in summer uniform in Term 4. The next opening for our Uniform Shop will be in Week 1 of Term 4. Uniform orders can be left at the office at any time with correct money. Our lovely parent volunteers will fi l l the orders when they can.
The uniform shop now has credit card facilities. They can now accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. The form has been altered so that credit cards can be accepted or you can simply come to a day when the uniform shop is open and tap your credit card.
For the new uniform shop order form, please go to: https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/supporting-our-students/parents--carers-and-the-community/uniform-shop.html
PAGEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER TERM 3, WEEK 10, 2018
Monday 24 September, 2018
SEPT Week 10 Mon 24 Choir to Opera House Wed 26 Assembly – 3CB & ICAS
Wri ting Awards 2.30pm
Thurs 27 Soccer training is on No junior netball training Fri 28 NO PSSA TODAY, s tudents
wi l l do school sport
Last Day of Term 3 CALENDAR TERM 4
OCT Week 1 Mon 15 Students and s taff return
to school
Wed 17 Assembly 2.30pm Thurs 18 Uni form Shop open 9.15am Fri 19 Selective High School
Information Session 8.30am
Week 2 Wed 24 Assembly 2.30pm Th 25 Kindy Orientation 9.15-
10.45 NOV Week 3 Th 1st Kindy Orientation 9.15-
10.45 Week 9 Wed 12 Presentation Day 9.15am Sat 17 P&C Bunnings
Eastgardens Sausage Sizzle – helpers wanted
DEC Week 10 Wed 19 Last day of Term 4
RAINBOW AWARDS presented Wednesday
Ol iver (KC) Jessica (5/6A) Ashton (3/4H) Katina (1/2M
SILVER AWARD presented Wednesday
Annabelle (2LS) Samuel (KC) Gabriella (3/4H) Ol ivia (KC)
PPS Cookbook This is the last week to submit recipes for the
PPS Cookbook. All recipes must be submitted by this Friday 28 September.
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NO PSSA SPORT THIS FRIDAY Please note there is no PSSA sport this Friday. Students will sti l l do school sport at school so should sti ll wear their sports uniforms. NO SPORT TRAINING Soccer training will be on Thursday morning at 8.10am. NO Junior Netball training this week. ASSEMBLY 2.30pm Assembly – 3CB & ICAS Writing Awards COLES SPORTS VOUCHERS Thank you to the Pagewood community for their contribution of over 30000 Coles Sports Vouchers. The equipment has arrived and is being used in sports lessons and training. Thank you to Nicky for all her time and effort to collect and count the vouchers.
WRITING COMPETITION WINNER! Some students from Pagewood Public School entered a School Magazine Writing Competition, along with more than 45 other schools. Madeleine (from 3CB) was the 2018 Countdown Writing Competition Winner, and Gemma and Tyanee (from 5/6A) were the 2018 Touchdown Writing Competition Winners. These three pieces of writing will be published in the School Magazine Issue 9, October issue. We are very proud of Madeleine, Gemma and Tyanee! STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT – EXPECTED COSTS FOR TERM 4 The expected costs for Term 4 are below. This is not an account for parents to pay, but the expected costs which will be sent home in Term 4 Week 1 as a Statement of Account. French/Mandarin (K-6) $20 Band $150 Band Instrument (band only) $25 Big Band Bash (Band only) $8 PSSA – Softball (selected students) $40 PSSA – AFL (selected students) $40 Swim Scheme (mainly Year 2) $100 ICEZOO (3CB only) $21 Year 6 Day Out (Year 6 only) $30-40 Kindergarten excursion (KST, KC, KK) $21 Drum Circle Incursion (K-6) $8
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STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT - ADDITIONAL COSTS
This year there have been some additional costs from previous years. It is important to me that parents understand the reason for any increases in costs and to give as much notice as I can of foreseeable costs. In the last week of each term, I wil l outline all foreseeable costs for the following term in the newsletter. The intention has been to keep costs the same as 2017. However, due to rising costs and some additional programs being introduced by the school, parents have reported to me that costs are higher costs than last year. The additional costs are: • Excursions – mainly due to rising supplier and bus costs • Languages – Mandarin and French costs have risen by $20 per year, from $60 per year in 2017 to $80 per year in 2018 (or
$20 per term). The language programs are in addition to funding supplied by the department. The $80 that parents are asked to pay is only half of the cost of the language programs provided and the other half is paid by the school.
• Addition of ‘Mathletics’ ($20 per year) and ‘Reading Eggs’ ($20 per year) programs • Band – band costs have risen from $400 to $600 per year due to a change in supplier to Directions in Music which offers
specialist instrumental instructors. If these higher costs are of concern to you, please do not hesitate to contact me in confidence. WRITING Writing continues to be a focus across the whole school. This term we are using pictures as a writing stimulus. Our NAPLAN and ICAS result point to the importance of teaching all children to write using words or vocabulary specific to the writing stimulus. For example, before writing, teachers talk to the children before writing about vocabulary which may be used in this piece of writing. For example, ‘globe’ instead of ‘round ball’, ‘exotic countries’ instead of ‘interesting places’, ‘peering thoughtfully’ instead of ‘looking’. http://www.pobble365.com/the-magic-globe ICAS WRITING Some students at Pagewood Public School have entered the University of New South Wales ICAS English tests. We are proud of all of our students but special mention must go to the following award winners: Credit
Year 2 Cody Harry Jasmine Chloe Eamon
Year 3 Scarlett Mallory Edric
Year 4 Ava Lachlan Tristan. D Alex Cooper Laura Martin Zoe Emma Eva
Year 5 Shanze James Bonnie
Year 6 Alexandra
Distinction
Year 2 Krisha Ella Noam
Year 3 Madeleine
Year 4 Anya Nathan
Year 5 Sophie
These awards will be handed out at our assembly on Wednesday 26 September at 2:30pm.
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WELLBEING - LUNCHTIME ACTIVITIES Some children l ike quiet spaces to spend their lunch, while others find the playground an overwhelming experience. There are activities for every child during the lunch break every day except Friday. For Term 3, the following activities are on offer. These activities will change next term.
Monday 1.25pm-1.50pm Drama Club, in Library with Ms Shiozawa & Ms Tang Tuesday 1.00pm-1.25pm Chess Club, with Mrs Cianciolo in KC room 1.25pm-1.50pm Library, with Mrs Kerves 1.25pm-1.50pm Mindfulness Colouring with Mrs Lucas in Library Wednesday 1.00pm-1.25pm Coding Club, in l ibrary with Mrs Reil ly Thursday 1.25pm-1.50pm Library, with Mrs Kerves Friday 8.30am-9.15am Film Club, in l ibrary with Ms Grisanti and Ms Moffat
OUR STREET LIBRARY As part of Book Week we launched our new Street Library. Any child can bring a book from home and swap it for a book in the Street Library. You bring a book and swap it for another book to keep forever or swap again. It is really important that our l ibrary books or home readers are not swapped, so please make sure it is a book you own. PAGEWOOD’S PROBLEM SOLVER If your child would l ike to participate in this week’s Pagewood’s Problem Solver, please have your child write their answer on a piece of paper with their name and class, and hand this to Mr Tan by Friday. All solutions are welcome and parents are allowed to help. The important thing is to have a go! Last week’s task: What were the three best things you did for someone else’s wellbeing this week?
Well done to Shanze and Chacha. Both students wrote about helping others who were in need of a friendly word or helping someone who had fallen over or talking to their parents during dinner about their day.
THIS WEEK’s TASK: Below is the first verse of Banjo Patterson’s famous poem ‘The Man From Snowy River’. How many lines can you learn by heart?
THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER There was movement at the station, for the word had passed around That the colt from old Regret had got away, And had joined the wild bush horses — he was worth a thousand pound, So all the cracks had gathered to the fray. All the tried and noted riders from the stations near and far Had mustered at the homestead overnight, For the bushmen love hard riding where the wild bush horses are, And the stock-horse snuffs the battle with delight.
I do hope our students and their families have a relaxing and safe holiday break. School will resume on Monday 15 October. Regards, Victor Tan Principal (Relieving) Pagewood Public School
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Intention to apply for Year 7 entry to a selective high school in 2020
Dear Parent/Carer
Selective high schools cater for high achieving academically gifted students who may otherwise be without sufficient classmates at their own academic and social level. These schools help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented students, teaching them in specialised ways and providing educational materials at the appropriate level.
Applications for selective high school placement are considered mainly on the basis of the Selective High School Placement Test results and school assessment scores. The Selective High School Placement Test will be held on Thursday 14 March 2019.
If you would l ike to have your child considered for Year 7 selective high school entry in 2020, you need to apply on the internet using a valid email address (not the student’s email address).
Detailed instructions on how to apply online will be available from mid-September 2018 at https:// education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7. The application website opens at that l ink on 9 October 2018 and closes on 12 November 2018. You must apply before the closing date.
There are no paper application forms. If you do not have internet access, you could apply at a public l ibrary. If you have a disability that prevents you from using a computer, you can contact the Unit for assistance after 9 October 2018.
You must submit only ONE application for each student.
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P&C NEWS
PPS Cookbook - LAST CHANCE - DON’T MISS OUT!
This is the last week to be part of something really special. All recipes (and photos) to be submitted by THIS Friday 28th September. Besides your recipes (and personal photos), the cookbook will also have a drawing done by your child as well as class photos. A great way to celebrate and remember 2018!
Don’t miss out!
The cookbook will also make a great Xmas gift so please make sure YOUR recipe is in! We’ve also had some beautiful photos of the dishes as well as of the students (this is an optional extra but the recipes are a PLEASE DO!)
Don’t miss out!
Adding your recipe is super simple…. Jump online - www.publishedauthors.com.au or submit a handwritten copy to the office. The recipe template is attached and copies are also available in the office. Send any drawings or photos to [email protected]
COOKBOOK ADVERTISERS
We are so grateful to these amazing advertisers and their support of our school -
• Smart Lifestyle Solutions • Toyota • Bourke Street Bakery • Rain & Shine Workwear Australia • Bravo Foods • Glass Financial • Copper Rose Cafe • My Place • Circle Music
• Solartint
Thank you so much to our local businesses (and the families that have made these adverts possible) We are looking for just 4 more advertisers at this stage. Get your name out there. Our school is known to support those that support local. Any businesses (big or small) that would l ike to get involved, please get in touch.
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BUNNINGS EASTGARDENS SAUSAGE SIZZLE – HELPERS WANTED for SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER Bunnings Eastgardens sausage sizzle (17 November) – SAVE THE DATE
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HANDWRITTEN RECIPES – PLACE IN THE BOX AT THE OFFICE
Submitted by________________________________________________________ e.g. Sally Smith / Sally / Thompson Family / Sally’s nana / The Thompson Boys
Your email address (not published) _____________________________________
Your phone No. (not published) _________________________________________
Recipe title _________________________________________________________
What makes this recipe so special? Briefly describe why you really like this recipe or why it's so special to you or your family.
This is where you get to personalise your recipe and it's the section most people love to read!
Description ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Circle the best category for your recipe -
Salads Starters Soups
Meat Chicken Fish and Seafood Vegetarian
Biscuits, Scones, Muffins Cakes/Slices Desserts
Please start this section with either the word "Serves ..." or "Makes ..." (E.g. Serves 5 people OR Makes 12 muffins)
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Ingredients
Please use these measurement units: tsp, tbsp, g, kg, ml, l, cup
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Method
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Anything extra, some tricks or tips perhaps? (E.g. Serve with crusty bread)
Hints and Tips
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Term 4 Calendar
Monday 15 October to Friday 21 December
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday/ Sunday
Week 1 Oct 15 Oct 16 Oct 17 Zone Public Speaking finals
Oct 18
Oct 19 8.30am Selective HS information session.
Week 2 Oct 22 6.30pm Filmz at the Ritz
Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Kindy orientation
Oct 26
Week 3 Oct 29 Oct 30 Oct 31 Nov 1 Kindy orientation
Nov 2
Week 4 Nov 5 Nov 6 Nov 7 Nov 8
Nov 9 Pagefest
Nov 10/11
Week 5 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14 Ultimo Public Speaking Final
Nov 15
Nov 16 Kindy excursion
Nov 17 Bunning sausage sizzle
Week 6 Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov 21 Nov 22
Nov 23
Week 7 Nov 26 Swim scheme (2 weeks)
Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30
Week 8 Dec 3 Swim scheme (2 weeks)
Dec 4 Dec 5 Last day for band tutorials
Dec 6
Dec 7
Week 9 Dec 10 Dec 11 Dec 12 Presentation Day
Dec 13 Y6 Excursion to Attractivity ??
Dec 14 Reports home
Week 10 Dec 17 Picnic Day K-6
Dec 18 Year 6 Farewell
Dec 19 Last Day for students Y6 Medallion Assembly
Dec 20 SDD 4 or 22 Nov and 6 Dec
Dec 21 SDD 5 or 24 February
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMPS Mutch Park Pagewood
Where:
Mutch Park
53 Wentworth Avenue
Pagewood
When: 2/10, 3/10, 4/10
8/10, 9/10, 10/10
Times: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Cost: $50 per child, per day OR
Times: 8.30am – 4pm
For further information and registration forms please contact
Liz on 0413 072 666 or email [email protected]
Tennis Australia Accredited and ATPCA Accredited