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Issue 19 29 November 2016

Principal’s Message

CURRICULUM CONTRIBUTIONS 2017 will see the trial of one-off curriculum contributions for students in Kindergarten to Year 4 (with opt in available for families with students in Years 5 and 6). We have worked out the cost of all activities that are curriculum based for the entire year and will be providing families with various payment options. The curriculum contribution will ensure your child participates in all incursions for their grade and one excursion. When excursions are planned, a note will be sent home and all that will be required is a signature on the permission slip. The curriculum contribution does not include any extra curricula involvement (such as PSSA, dance, drama, etc. or any fundraising events.) We hope that the introduction of this process will lessen the stress on family budgets. Please note that when money is received, it is logged against each family and as such, any funds that are not utilised throughout the year are carried over for use the following year. We will send curriculum contribution notes out towards the end of this year so that families can start to plan.

STAFFING It is with great excitement that I share the news that Andrina Watts has been permanently appointed to Glenmore Park PS. Mrs Watts is replacing Mrs Suzanne Herring who after a couple of years of

leave has made the decision to leave the teaching profession. I take this opportunity to thank Mrs Herring for all she has done for the students at Glenmore Park throughout her years of service at the school. It will be with great sadness that we will be farewelling another staff member, one of our founding teaching staff at the end of this year. Mrs Deborah Small has been successful in gaining a transfer to Fern-hill School which is due to open at the beginning of 2017. Mrs Small has been an integral part of the Glenmore Park PS family and has not only helped build the school over the past 20 years, but has been instrumental in improving student outcomes for our students with additional needs. On behalf of the whole school community, I thank you Mrs Small for your dedication, hard work and commitment to all. We wish you well at your next school.

NEIGHBOURS We have received complaints from some of our neighbours pertaining to the garbage that is ending up in their front lawns. One day last week a soiled nappy was left in one of our neighbour’s yards. I ask for your assistance in ensuring that we respect our neighbours and not leave any garbage laying around. Your cooperation is appreciated.

PCG Last Wednesday we held our Term 4 meeting. The school sought feedback on aspects of our Welfare program,

A picture says a thousand words…

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including our Anti Bullying policy. Elections were also held for the 2017 executive positions. Congratulations to Kate Clay who remains in the Chairperson position and to Rachel Scott (Vice Chair - Fundraising) and Shannan Williams (Vice Chair - Belonging). More information will be distributed early next year asking for volunteers to form these committees.

CHICKEN POX We have had a case of chicken pox reported to the office. Please be aware of the symptoms listed below and make an appointment with your doctor if you suspect your child may have contracted chicken pox. Symptoms included: tiredness as well as a fever and swollen glands; and a rash that initially appears as red spots but develops in to small blisters over the body.

Natalie Mansour PRINCIPAL

LIBRARY NEWS

Just a reminder that this is the last week for borrowing in the library. Please check for any overdue loans and return them to the school library as soon as possible. This will help us prepare the library for a smooth start next year. Mrs Nerida Dalitz and Mrs Liz Magner TEACHER LIBRARIANS

HOME READING PROGRAM All home readers are due back to school this week. Please return all books/folders to the class teacher before Friday 2 December. Thank you.

GOLD AWARD WINNER PROFILES

LUKE 2D - Hi my name is Luke. I like to play soccer with my best friends. My favourite subjects are maths and science. KRYSTAL 2L - Hi my name is Krystal. I am 8 years old. I love dancing and singing. My friends are Isabel and Chelsea. I am in 2Longjump. My teacher is Mrs Whiticker. I am so happy to get my first ever gold award. BENJAMIN 2L - Hi my name is Ben. My best friends are Luke and Will. My favourite sports and games are soccer, taekwondo and pokemon. I really like going to Wet ‘n’ Wild with Luke. My little brother Oliver is in KP.

JAYDEN 3E - My name is Jayden and I am in class 3E. I am happy to be receiving my gold award and my parents and sister are proud of me. My favourite subjects are maths and coding. I love to play soccer and cricket with my friends at school and on the weekends. RILEY 3M - Hi my name is Riley. I am in 3M. I am excited to receive my first gold award. I enjoy playing soccer and football especially with my friends. My favourite subject is science because you learn interesting facts. NOAH 4NR - Hi my name is Noah and I am in 4NR. My favourite subjects are sport and maths. At recess and lunch I like playing soccer and football with my friends. On the weekends I like to go for rides with my friends. KAELEM 5H - Hi my name is Kaelem, 5H and I like to play with Noah, Matari, Cory and Matthew. My favourite sport is basketball. In class I enjoy maths, spelling and science. I have a sister in year six and two sisters in Kindergarten. NIMISHA 6M - Hi my name is Nimisha. I’m in 6Marathon and my teacher is Ms Monteith. I’ve been at this school since 2014 and loved it ever since. My favourite subject is maths and I love playing soccer. My best friends are Carrisse, Jasmeet, Kalinda, Talia, Maggie and Teanna. I’m so thrilled to be presented with a gold award as this will be my last primary school assembly award.

SILVER AWARD

WINNERS

Shaun 3E

Dakotah 3E

Brianna 3M

Riley 3M

Noah 3M

Kaitlyn 4NR

Kaitlyn 4NR

Joseph 5K

Peter 5P

Latishia 6C

Riley 6C

Brock 6C

Tara 6C

Nimisha 6M

Jasmine 6M

Alisha 6W

Zane 6W

Dylan 3M

Madyson 5K

Anthony 3H

Imogen 4D

Krystal 5K

Isaac 5K

Amelia 6M

Tyrell 6M

Mikaela 4D

Ethan 4C

GOLD AWARD

WINNERS

Riley 3M

Noah 4NR

Kaitlyn 4NR

Riley 6C

Brock 6C

Tara 6C

Nimisha 6M

Jasmine 6M

Hollie 3M

Lucy 3M

Kaelem 5H

Jayden 3E

Maddison 6W

Mikaela 4D

HONOUR AWARD

WINNERS

Kaitlyn 4NR

Ryan 5H

Riley 6C

Brock 6C

Tara 6C

Jasmine 6M

Mikaela 4D

PBL focus for Weeks 7 and 8 :

STARS Rule: Aim for Excellence Student focus: Show initiative

How can we ensure that we show initiative and good judgement at school?

“FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE”

Most notes sent home from school can be found on the Glenmore Park Public School

website—either in “Newsletters” or attached to an event in the “Calendar”

KINDERGARTEN 2017

If you have a child, or know of a neighbour or friend who has a child,

who will be turning 5 on or

before 31 July 2017 and are wanting them

to come to school next year,

enrolments are now being taken. Please

contact the school office on 4733 6204.

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HONOUR AWARD WINNER PROFILES KAITLYN 4NR - Hi my name is Kaitlyn from 4NR and I am over the moon to be getting my honour award. My besties at school are Nana, Hayley, Faith, Kaitlyn and Ashley and my favourite subjects are english and spelling. I love to play netball, travel, spend time with family and friends and play with my cute puppy Bindi. TARA 6C - Hi my name is Tara. I am in 6C. My friends are Maggie, Taylah, Maddison, Brianna, Teanna, Maddy and Mikayla. I am so happy that I am getting my honour award because this is the highest award and I have been trying to get this since Kindergarten. BROCK 6C - Hello my name is Brock. I’m 11 and I am very proud to have got my honour award. Let me tell you a little about myself; I play cricket for the Redbacks and I also play footy for the Brumbies. My friends are Jai, Zane, Rhys, Zach, Hayden and Jared. My teacher Mr Corry is one of the best teachers I have had and have really enjoyed him teaching 6C. JASMINE 6M - Hi my name is Jasmine I’m in 6M and my teacher is Ms Monteith. I have many good friends including Alyssa, Gracie, Olivia-Jane, Jessica, Zoe, Ashley, Chloe, Jordyn and Caitlin but my best friend is Chanel. I am so very excited to receive my honour award because I always try my best in everything I do. In my spare time I like to play basketball, dance, ride my bike, hang out with my friends, read and watch TV.

JAI 6W - Hi my name Jai and I am in 6W. My friends are Zane, Hayden, Brock, Jimmy and Jared. I am really excited to receive my honour award. I have been wanting this since I started school. I have a little brother Zac who is in KD.

ANGLICARE TOYS ‘ N’ TUCKER Glenmore Park Public School is again

participating in the Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker food and gift Christmas drive in 2016. Donations are being

collected in the school foyer until Wednesday 7 December.

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TERM 4, 2016

WEEK 8

28/11

Yr 5 Prefect

speeches and

election

29/11

Last day Scripture

30/11 1/12

K-6 Assembly

Support classes

Xmas Party—

Rosehill

2/12

PBL Rewards Day

WEEK 9

5/12

6/12

Public High Schools

Orientation Day

7/12 8/12

Awards Assembly

9/12

Thank You Morning

Tea

WEEK 10

12/12

Yr 5 Incentive Day

Class Parties

13/12

Talent Quest—

students only

Reports go home

14/12 15/12

Presentation Day

Year 6 Farewell

16/12

Last day for

students

GPPS STUDENTS MOVING SCHOOLS IN 2017

Please note my child/children will be moving schools in 2017;

at the beginning of Term 1 2017 during 2017 before the end of Term 1 / after Term 1

Child’s Name: ________________________________________ Class: _____________

Child’s Name: ________________________________________ Class: _____________

Child’s Name: ________________________________________ Class: _____________

Child’s Name: ________________________________________ Class: _____________

Name of new school: ___________________________________________________________

New Home Address: ___________________________________________________________

Parent/Carer Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________

WEEK 2

30/1

First day for

students K-6

31/1 1/2

Sport in Schools

2/2 3/2

WEEK 3

6/2 7/2 8/2

Sport in Schools

9/2 10/2

WEEK 4

13/2 14/2 15/2

Sport in Schools

16/2 17/2

TERM 1, 2017