2nd

April 2013

Term 1, Week 10

No. 9

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT We hope you all had a happy and safe Easter break. We are excited to have everyone back for the busy run into the end of term.

Last Monday, Georgia Loukissas, Ellen McMurray, Kasey Bramich and Lucy Doughty travelled to Albury to compete in the Riverina PSSA Soccer Trials. The girls represented school and district with pride and were unlucky to miss out on further selection.

On Tuesday we had a fantastic response to our Out of Uniform day. The P&C received an abundance of chocolaty treats to fill their Easter Raffle baskets with. Thanks to all involved and a special thanks to the P&C for putting together such a wonderful display of Easter baskets.

Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 students had lots of fun last Thursday morning at their Easter Hat parade and Dance. Parents, grandparents and friends were entertained by our students and thoroughly enjoyed the cuppa and cake provided during the morning.

This Wednesday Mrs Fiddes will be opening her door to her regional Language, Learning and Literacy (L3) coach. The students of KF will be showcasing their literacy skills and are sure to impress with all that they have learnt over the past 10 weeks.

Jesse Wheaton

HONOUR BOARD

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Class Week 9 Class Week 9

K Teleah Smith 4 Amelia Miller

1 Tiarna Carberry 5 Emily Smith

2 Loudy Bishop 6 Tayla Smith

3 William Murray

Gundagai Public School William Street

GUNDAGAI NSW 2722

Phone: 6944 1811

Fax: 6944 1966

Email:

gundagai-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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

Principal

Vicki Somerville

Monday 8 April Scripture commences Tuesday 9 April Highlands Rugby League and Netball Trials Thursday 11 April WELFARE ASSEMBLY Friday 12 April Last day of Term 1 Monday 29 April STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY Tuesday 30 April STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY Wednesday 1 May Students return to school

Footsteps Dance Program commences Friday 3 May Rugby League Trials Wednesday 8 May Mortimer Shield Friday 10 May School Cross Country Tuesday 21 May Highland Cross Country at Batlow

NEWSLETTER

Gundagai Public School

YEAR 3 RECORDERS Next term in Music, Year 3 will be starting recorders. These are available for purchase from the school office for $5 each.

LIBRARY NEWS Please note changes to library days for week 11:

Monday: Years 1, 3, 4 and 5 Tuesday: Years Kinder, 2 and 6

If children miss borrowing on their library day they can bring their bag any other day of the week as library is open every lunch time for children to borrow.

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE Congratulations to Bella Brain for completing the Premier’s Reading Challenge. For children doing the premier’s Reading Challenge, book lists can be located on the Premier’s Reading Challenge web site. This site gives a comprehensive list of books that children can choose to read from. Please note that not all books are available in our library but you can access the town library or perhaps you have some of the titles at home. The book number is located beside the title of the book. To access the Premier’s Reading Challenge site got to: https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html or simply google: Premier’s Reading Challenge, go to book lists and follow the prompts for which ever level you require.

STAMP OUT BULLYING PERFORMANCE Gundagai Public students were left in stitches after the S.T.A.M.P out Bullying performance on Wednesday. Through the use of puppetry, magic

and comedy the performance team were able to entertain our students while up skilling them in proactive

strategies to deal with bullying. The performance focused on building resilience, tolerance and positive relationships. It

really was an exciting way to learn some great skills!

Footsteps dance program will commence next Term, Wednesday 1st May for nine weeks. Dance is linked to creative and practical arts syllabus and physical education syllabus and for this reason it is important for all students to attend the sessions.

For those parents who have NOT elected to take up SuperCover, the cost of the program is $30.00. The total or part there of, needs to paid by the end of Term 2, Week 2.

P & C COMMMITEE Gundagai Public School has a small but very active P & C, and is contributing in many ways to the overall running of our school. Thank you to the following parents for taking on an important role with the P & C for 2013.

President: Hope Cooper Vice Presidents: Kelly Lotz and Mel Elworthy Secretary: Angela Doughty Treasurer: Kate Lenehan Fundraising: Meredith Tait Publicity Officer: Karen Moulds Uniform Shop: Melinda Elliot Uniform Treasurer: Karen Moulds Canteen Stock Control: Brett Rowley Canteen Treasurer: Louise Smith Canteen Roster: Amanda Fairley

EASTER RAFFLE RESULTS Congratulations to the winners: Jamie-Lee Bowditch, Sam Piper, Stevie Murray, Bridie Ingold, Chloe Manton, Michael White, Paige Manton, Joshua Elworthy, Laura Daley, Blake Hazelwood, Holly Deckers, Mark Britt, Bob Cooper, D Gibson, Lauren Smart, Jamie-Lee Bowditch, Harry Jones, Kristy Crane, Blake Marley, Riley Elliott, Lotz Family, James Bartlett, Charli Fiddes, Jack Elphick, Bridget Smart, Oliver Amos, Bridie Ingold, Teleah Smith, Clayton Smith, Chloe Britt, Jock Triggs, Jonty Hourn, Tate Brooke, Harriette Britt, Isabella Rose, Jared Elphick, George Gradon, Cooper Smith, Sam Britt and Bruce Tout.

Year 5 students have been working hard this

term on keeping a secret from the whole school.

The Awesomeness

of 5M

All will be revealed at the first assembly of Term 2.

Spotlight on:

Also Year 5 had been exploring the beauty of

fractions with the help of making FAIRY BREAD!

Wonder what they are hiding?

FROM THE COUNSELLOR’S DESK…..

Children’s feelings of self esteem influence their happiness, success at school and the way they relate to others. Their self esteem is influenced by their experiences of success and the messages they receive from those around them. Children with a healthy self esteem usually take sensible risks and extend themselves, as they have a realistic view of mistakes. They won’t fall apart when things don’t go their way. Children with healthy self esteem tend to be more resilient and cope better with problems and changes that occur. Practical Ideas:

Develop independence in children. This tells them that you think they are capable and able to take some control of their world.

Help your child to feel like a valued and capable member of the family. One way of doing this is to have them assist with chores- these can be as simple as helping to tidy their toys, or setting the table for a meal. Encouraging children to contribute for the benefit of others and being praised for it can lead to great satisfaction and pride.

Celebrate children’s efforts. Have a display space for schoolwork, art and rewards. Display each child’s efforts fairly and change frequently.

Focus on strengths.

Value children’s opinions and ideas by listening to them. Accept their opinion even if you disagree.

Help children establish realistic goals and help them break larger tasks into achievable smaller tasks. For instance, if they wish to learn to cook they may begin with stirring.

Encourage and assist your child to explore hobbies and sports that they may enjoy, but don’t force them to continue things they are not good at, long-term.

Regularly reward your child’s efforts, not just their improvements. This encourages them to keep on trying even when they are unsuccessful at first.

The foundations for a healthy self-esteem in adulthood, is laid in childhood. The steps you take now, to assist your child’s development of positive self-esteem, are an investment in your child’s future happiness. Web resources http://www.kidshelpline.com.au/kids/information/hot-topics/self-esteem_1.php http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/self-esteem.html If there are any issues raised from this segment which parents or kids may wish to discuss, please feel free to contact me. Rebecca Jahn, School Counsellor

CLOTHING POOL The clothing pool is open every Thursday from 9.00 am to 10.00 am for the purchase of new and used uniforms. If you are unable to attend the clothing shop on Thursday mornings, orders can be sent into school. Please enclose payment. Orders will be filled and sent home with your child.

CANTEEN ROSTER

Week 10 Monday 1 April Wednesday 3 April

CLOSED Meredith Tait and Kate Lenehan

Week 11 Monday 8 April Wednesday 10 April

Nicole Marshall and Melinda Elliott Kylie O’Neill and Kristen Bartlett

NETBALL REGISTRATION Netball Registration will be held on Tuesday 9

th April at the Coach Lamp Coffee Shop from 3.30 to 6.00 pm. Team

packs can be collected from Hope at the Coach Lamp Coffee Shop. Modified and junior players will be organized into teams on registration day. More information available from our website www.gundagainetball.wordpress.com or contact Tracey on 0412 806 400 or trace33@westnet.com.au

GUNDAGAI PANTHERS SOCCER REGISTRATION DAYS Wednesday 3 April at District Services Club from 4.00 – 5:30 pm and Friday 5 April at Owen Vincent Oval, kick around for kids and final registration 4.00 - 5:30 pm $50 per player. Socks for sale $15 each. If unable to make it to either registration but intending to play please contact Meredith Tait on 0438 835 658 as we must have numbers in by Friday 5 April. First game will be Saturday 11 May.

TUMUT BULL ANTS JUNIOR RUGBY UNION CLUB REGISTRATION DAY Tuesday 2

nd April, Jarrah Oval Tumut at 5.30 pm. Cost $60 per player, $50 per player for extra siblings. Enquiries

David Elworthy on 0418 694 401. www.tumutbullants.rugbynet.com.au