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Individuals Achieving Goals Together

Respect Responsibility Learning

ISSUE 6, April 2021

D E C - N S W

Newsletter Title

IMPORTANT DATES

TERM 2

Week 3

3 May—GRIP Leadership Day

4 May—School Photo Day

5 May—Mother’s Day

Breakfast 8.15am—9.00am

6 May— Mother’s Day Stall

7 May—PSSA Girls Soccer

Week 4

11 May—NAPLAN Writing

Yr 3 & 5

12 May—NAPLAN Yr 3



14 May—Walk Safely to

School Day

Week 5




20 May—NAPLAN Catch Up

21 May—NAPLAN Catch Up

Week 6

24 May—P & C Dominos Pizza

Fundraiser

28 May—Athletics Carnival

Kearsley Public School 130 Caledonia St, Kearsley NSW 2325 Phone: 49901705 Fax: 49911018 Email: [email protected] Website: https://kearsley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au. Principal: Mrs Melissa Trigg

ISSUE 6 TERM 2 WEEK 2 Thursday 29 April 2021

ANZAC Day

Last Sunday it was wonderful to

see so many of our families join

the school in marching at the

Kearsley Dawn Service. Thank

you for taking the time to

participate in this special event.

Our leaders did an amazing job

representing the school and

laying a wreath at the Dawn

Service as well as the Cessnock

service later in the day.

Under 12’s NRL Gala Day

Our Under 12 boys represented

our school with pride and

outstanding sportsmanship at

the NRL Gala Day last week.

The boys had a fantastic day!

Thanks to Mrs Power for

organising and supporting the

boys on the day.

Easter Hat Parade

At the end of last term it was

fantastic to welcome families in

to watch our Easter Hat Parade.

Thank you to our families for

supporting our students in

making their creations at

home—there are some very

creative people in our school

community!

Thank you to Mr Warby and

Mrs Johnson for helping organise

the event.



ISSUE 6, April 2021

P A G E 2

Voluntary School Contributions

To celebrate Mother’s Day we would like to invite Mothers, Grandmothers and Carers to our Mother’s

Day Breakfast from 8:15 am to 9:00am on Wednesday 5 May 2021. Please join us for coffee &

croissants, tea and muffins along with some fun with “Games on the Green” and more!

Invitations have been sent out in week 1. Please return your invitation with numbers for catering by

Friday 30 April to the office.

The P&C will hold a Mother’s Day stall on Thursday 6 May that

children will attend in class groups. Small gifts can be purchased by the

students with prices ranging from $2 - $10.

Mother’s Day Breakfast

Thank you to the families who paid their voluntary school contribution for 2021. The money we receive

is very much appreciated and put towards classroom resources for students. After a draw from the hat

by Mrs Trigg the winner of the $25 gift card was the Kipp family.

School Photos

Our school photo day is TUESDAY 4th May 2021. A new system is in place and all orders will be

made online by parents/carers using your child's MSP Photography Flyer. A separate note with details

was sent home at the end of last term. MSP Photo Flyers were handed out to students in the first week

back of term 2. Family order forms will be available for collection from the office in term 2 as well.

UNIFORM FOR PHOTO DAY

Girls—Summer uniform consisting of school polo shirt with navy shorts/skort/culottes and white

socks with black shoes.

Boys—Summer uniform consisting of school polo shirt with navy shorts and white socks with

black shoes.



ISSUE 6, April 2021

P A G E 3

Kinder 2022 Enrolments

Enrolments are now being accepted for our 2022 Kindergarten intake.

Please call the office on 49901705 to complete a pre enrolment details

form if your child turns 5 by 31 July 2022. This will include proof of your

child’s date of birth (usually birth certificate) and your usual place of residence. A council rates notice

or rental agreement in addition to a utilities account (electricity, water or telephone) suffice as proof of

usual residence. Further information regarding our Kinder Orientation schedule will follow.

NAPLAN 11 May—21 May 2021

National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)

If your child is currently in Year 3, 5, 7 or 9, they'll sit NAPLAN tests this May. And despite what you

may have heard, there's no reason to panic or start an intensive study schedule for your child. Find out

more: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/student-assessment/naplan-online/media/

documents/NAPLAN-Online-fact-sheet-for-parents-and-carers.pdf.

There has been a substantial increase to the cost of the 4 day excursion to Canberra. Families have

already had a tough 2020 financially so we have decided to heavily subsidise the cost of the excursion.

The P & C have generously donated $50 per student and the school will be putting in $65 per student.

We also qualify for a $30 per student PACER grant from the government. The total amount payable per

student for the excursion is $380. This can be paid off in instalments and at any amount you wish

provided it is paid in full by Friday 20 August 2021. Parents can also start paying off smaller amounts

each week if they wish.

* Student Assistance is available to assist families with part payment. Please collect an application

form from the office and return by Friday 14 May 2021. All application are strictly confidential. No late

applications will be accepted after this date.

Canberra Excursion

SRC Easter Egg Guessing Competition

Congratulations to Amelia W who was our winner of the SRC Easter guessing competition. The SRC

raised $92.50, thank you to our school community for their support! All money raised by the SRC is put

towards initiatives that are planned by the students for Kearsley PS.

Canteen Volunteers Needed

The canteen desperately needs more canteen helpers on a Monday and Friday. Can you spare some

time from 9am—11.45am? If you can, please contact Brook Gatt on 0407450566. Any help would be

greatly appreciated. The students love seeing their family helping out in the canteen!

As the weather begins to cool down in the mornings students are wearing their jackets/jumpers to

school and taking them off as it warms up at lunchtime. Please mark all items of clothing clearly so it

can be returned to students when found. There is a lost property box in the hallway outside the office

and parents are welcome to check for lost items there.

Our clothing pool is bursting at the seems, parents are also welcome to see what we have and purchase

an item of clothing for a gold coin donation.

Lost Property and Clothing Pool



ISSUE 6, April 2021

P A G E 4

P&C News Welcome back to Term 2! We hope everyone enjoyed

their break.

The P&C will hold a Mother’s Day stall next week on

Thursday 6th May. Small gifts can be purchased by the

students with prices ranging up to $10.

Also don't forget to RSVP for the Mother's Day breakfast

on Wednesday 5th May 8.15am-9am.

Our uniform is looking great in the playground and as

the cold weather has started if you need jackets or a

beanie please come see our lovely volunteers in the

canteen. Our school shirts and school jackets can be pre-

ordered with payment through the canteen.

We have a fundraiser coming up on the 24th May at

Dominos Cessnock. Put the date in your diaries and

have the night off from cooking dinner for the family.

The next P & C meeting will be held on the 4th May at

3.10pm in the staffroom. Kate Sharpe will be giving a

demo on some tasty foods that will be served during

winter in the canteen. We hope to see you all there!



ISSUE 6, April 2021

P A G E 5

SCHOOL BANKING

Please send in bank books

every Thursday for Ms

Crane to process. Some

great prizes can be earned

for regular banking!

Thank you.

Thursday

We are in desperate need of volunteers for our canteen. If you are interested in

volunteering in the canteen, please contact the canteen manager— Brook Gatt on

0407450566. Our Canteen Menu can be viewed online at https://kearsley-

p.schools.nsw.gov.au/p-c/canteen-menu.html or by scanning the QR Code.

All volunteers who work in the school canteen, reading groups or who volunteer and are on school

grounds need to pay a membership fee to be covered for insurance purposes. Please pay your $2.00

P&C / Canteen membership to the school office. If you are a new family to our school or are helping out

for the first time a Working With Children Check form needs to be filled in as well as providing 100 points

of ID. These can be collected at the office or one can be sent home with your child.

Kearsley Canteen Roster 2021

May

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

3 May

HELP NEEDED

4

CLOSED

5

Joy J

Karieanne C

6

Jessica W

Wes B

7

Tania S

HELP NEEDED

10

Karieanne C

Wes B

11

CLOSED

12

Joy J

Tania S

13

Heidi L

Loretta L

14

Catherine C

Brook G

17

HELP NEEDED

18

CLOSED

19

Joy J

Tammy C

20

Jessica W

Wes B

21

Catherine C

Tania S



ISSUE 6, April 2021

P A G E 6

COVID-19

RESTRICTIONS

Parents and Carers are asked to scan The Service NSW QR Code which is located at each entry gate before entering school grounds when dropping off and picking up students. If you need to stay longer (teacher meeting, canteen, P&C , classroom helper etc) please also sign the registry at the office. This assists the school to complete contact tracing if needed.

Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.



ISSUE 6, April 2021

P A G E 7



ISSUE 6, April 2021

P A G E 8

KEARSLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL – STUDENT ABSENTEE NOTE Please feel free to use this form when your child is either LATE or ABSENT from school

Student’s Name: ___________________________

Year (Please circle): K-1 1-2 2-3 4-5 5-6

Date/s Absent (Include all dates):_____________________________

Reason for Absence (Please indicate reasons for absences to enable the student’s record to be altered accordingly) :

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________

Date: ________________________

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