RINGROSE PUBLIC SCHOOL Ringrose Avenue, Greystanes 2145

Phone: 9631 8637 Fax: 9896 3240

Email : ringrose-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.ringrose-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

NEWSLETTER

24 July, 2013 Appointment of new Principal I would like to announce that the new Principal of Ringrose Public School is Mr Tony Loughhead. I congratulate Mr Loughhead on his appointment. Mr Loughhead will commence as Principal at the beginning of Term 4. During this term, Mr Loughhead and I will be meeting numerous times to arrange the transition of leadership. Admin Staff Mrs Jegantha Prithiviraj will be working in the school office on a temporary basis covering the vacancy created by Mrs Harrison’s departure, We welcome Mrs Prithiviraj to our team. Kindergarten Meeting We will be conducting an information evening for the parents of students beginning at Ringrose in 2014. This evening is designed for those parents who are new to our school. If you have neighbours and /or friends who are considering enrolling at Ringrose next year and have yet to submit an application for enrolment, please pass on the information regarding this meeting. Zone Athletics The Zone Athletics carnivals will be held on Monday 19th August for track events and Thursday 23rd August for Field events. School Photos Class and group photos will be taken on Monday 12th August and sporting group photos will be taken on Thursday 15th August. Please ensure your children are in full school uniform on the 15th and are at school on time on that day as the whole school photo is taken first at 9.00am. PLASST Trial Ringrose PS along with other South West Sydney Schools will be part of the Personalised Learning and Support Signposting Tool Trial during this

term. Please see the note with the full explanation included in this newsletter. The NED Show Students attended this free performance this afternoon. The performance focussed on building resilience and for students to be the best they can be. The promoters of the show cover cost by selling yo-yos to the students. If you wish to purchase any of the NED products, they will be available in the school office for the next week.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – Term 3 July 29 – Education Week July 29 – ICAS English Competition July 30 – Open Day August 6 – Camp final payment due August 12 – Class Photos August 13 – ICAS Maths Competition August 15 – Sports Group Photos

Late Arrival to School The school bell goes at 8.55am please ensure your child IS at school before this time. We are still getting over 20 students arriving at school late. Woolworths Stickers Thank you to all the families who sent along Earn and Learn stickers to school. All of your help was appreciated. Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop is now open each Tuesday afternoon from 2.30 – 3pm, as well as the Thursday morning from 8.30 – 9.30am. News from the P&C Our chocolate drive has begun this week. Please help support the school by selling as many chocolates as you can. Extras boxes are available from the office for anyone that can sell more. Please note our P&C meeting for July is on tonight – Wednesday 24th.

CERTIFICATE AWARDEES SILVER Tenisha 1P Ahmad 3/4C Xavier 1P Kiana 3/4C Lillian 1/2S Taylan 3/4C Penelope 1/2S Osman 3/4C Georgia 1/2S April 3/4C Bailey 1/2S Shavarna 3/4C Izel 2O Taylan 3/4C Rawezh 2O Chrissy 5/6C Caleigh 2O Pearl 5/6C Zac 2/3S Simran 5/6C Simeon 2/3S Jason 5/6C Charlotte 2/3S Jayme-lei 5/6C Madison 2/3S Ursula 5/6C Daniel 2/3S Tim 5/6C Natasha 2/3S Jasmine 5/6C Hea 2/3S Deanna 5/6C Keagan 3/4C Nithilaan 5/6C Nic 3/4C James 5/6C Cody 3/4C Anastasia 5/6E Charlotte 3/4C Grace 5/6E Jasmyn 3/4C Hannah 5/6E Emre 3/4C Courtney 5/6E Max 3/4C

RINGROSE 2013 COOK BOOK FUNDRAISING Ringrose Canteen will be putting together a cookbook and we need your help! Send us your favourite recipes by email to Ringrosecookbook@gmail.com, including your name and brief description of why it’s one of your favourites – ‘It’s one of Nans recipes, easy to make or it just tastes awesome’!! We need your recipes by the end of Term 3. The cookbook will be available in Term 4 and will make a great Christmas gift. (Price TBA) So . . . kids, parents and teachers – get cooking and send us those great recipes!!

KINDERGARTEN 2014

Enrolment forms for next year’s Kindergarten students can be picked up from the office any time. Please complete form and return it with the original birth certificate, immunisation certificate (or blue book) and proof of address, which will be copied and returned to the parent.

K-2 Dance Group Open Day Performance

On Tuesday 30th July the K-2 Dance Group will be performing at the Open Day Assembly at 10am.

For the performance we are asking the students to bring in their own costume. Please see the list below:

Denim jeans

Sports shoes

A black T-shirt (Middle Group)

A white T-shirt (Outside Groups)

If you child has long hair please tie it back in a ponytail.

Please send the costume to school in a labelled plastic bag on the day of the performance.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Mrs Stroud (Organising Teacher)

WANT TO PLAY JUNIOR CRICKET? Under 10’s to Under 16’s

New & Experienced Players Welcome Cost: $115 (Includes Hat, training shirt and drink bottle. New registrations also receive a playing shirt.)

REGISTRATION When: Thursday 25th July, 1st August.

Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm Where: Pemulwuy Marketplace

Further Enquires: E-mail - greystanescricket@bigbond.com OR Tom Adams – 9636 6804 / Steve Mifsud – 0439 222 101

HAS ANYTHING CHANGED???

With a new starting, there maybe a chance that your details have changed. If any of your addresses, phone numbers, mobile numbers, emergency contacts or email details have changed, please fill in the slip below and hand it to the office. All information is kept confidential.

Name: __________________________________ Student: _________________________________ Class: _____ New address: _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ New Phone/Mobile no: ______________________________________ New Work contact: _________________________________________ New Emergency contact: ____________________________________ Email address: ____________________________________________

P.S.S.A Round 2 26/07/13

Merrylands Public vs. Ringrose Public Merrylands Park

Round 3 2/08/13

Ringrose vs. Parramatta West

Jones Park

Round 4 9/08/13

Sherwood Public vs. Ringrose Public Merrylands Park

Round 5 16/08/13

Ringrose Public vs. Widemere Public Ted Burge

Netball Bye Round 6 23/08/13

Ringrose Public School vs. Hilltop Public (Ringrose to travel to Hilltop for all games)

Ted Burge

Round 7 30/08/13 Ringrose Public School - Bye

ROUND 8 – SEMI FINALS

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CANTEEN VOLUNTEER

YES I can help one day a month 9:00am – 1:30pm___________________________ YES I can help one morning a month 9:00am – 11.00am______________________ Please circle preferred day to help:-

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY NAME:- _____________________________________ PHONE:-_______________ CHILD’S NAME:-______________________________ CLASS:-_______________ Ann Brett (Canteen Manager:- 0411 143 609

Date Changes to ICAS English Competition

As NAIDOC day is on the 31

st July the day for sitting the ICAS English competition

will be changed. Please take note of the new date:

Monday 29th

July – English Competition

Please make sure your child has at least two 2B pencils, a sharpener and an eraser for

the competition.

Mrs Stroud (Organising Teacher)

The awards will be handed out at this week’s assembly, Friday 26thJuly at 11:20am. The ribbons for the athletics carnival will be also given out at the assembly.

ICAS Science Competition 2013

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the ICAS Science Competition. The following students received these awards: Credit: Kai 3A Participation: Eleanor 2/3S Taleisha 3A Natasha 3/4C

Samantha 3/4C Anastasia 4/5M

Cihan 4/5M Latisha 4/5M

Natasha 4/5M Brooke 4/5M Christine 5/6C Kaitlyn 5/6C Grace 5/6E Dylan 5/6E Jacob 5/6M

ICAS Computer Competition 2013

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the ICAS Computer Competition. The following students received these awards: Distinction: Elli 4/5M Credit: Keagan 3/4C Participation: Tyler 2/3S Jasmyn 3/4C Natasha 3/4C Samantha 3/4C Anastasia 3/4C Latisha 4/5M Brooke 4/5M Mackenzie 4/5M Kaitlin 5/6C James 5/6C Christine 5/6C Dylan 5/6E

CANTEEN INFORMATION

Welcome back to Term 3. We are in urgent need of helpers as you can see on our roster. If you are able to help please fill in the form or contact Ann 0411 143 609 Our Paddle Pop lucky dip has finished. Well done to all those who won a prize. Remember you cannot order ice blocks or slushies on lunch bag.

All orders must be written on paper bags. If on envelope, 10c will be charged. Lunch bags are available in school office for a 10c charge. Remember to add money to your order.

Our Cook Book is off to a good start! Keep sending our recipes to Ringrosecookbook@gmail.com. Recipes need to be in by end of Term 3.

Our helpers for Term 3 are: Week 3

Monday 29 July Tuesday 30 July Wednesday 31 July Thursday 1 August Friday 2 August

Helper required Martina Giorgi until 11.30 & Heather Nicholas from 12.30 Cheryl Ryan Priscilla Lazanas until 11.10 Amanda Caine

Week 4

Monday 5 August Tuesday 6 August Wednesday 7 August Thursday 8 August Friday 9 August

Helper required Manda Dalchiranis until 11.30 Helper required Melissa Galea Claudia Ghinda

Next Tuesday 30th July – Education week Open day the canteen will be opened for lunch orders but closed at recess as there will be a cake stall happening at recess.

Introducing Nanna’s Lite Apple pie 118g – served warm. Can be ordered for recess and lunch. Cost $2.30

Thank you, Ann Brett (Canteen Manager)

EDUCATION WEEK

As part of Education Week, Ringrose Public School is holding an Open Day on Tuesday 30th July,

2013. Families and Friends are invited to come and celebrate the wonderful learning that has taken

place with our students throughout the year.

Schedule

9:30am – Open classroom

10am – Move over to Hall

11am – Recess (Families and friends are invited to stay and have recess with their children. Tea

and coffee will be available)

Stage 3 are providing delicious cakes and slices for everyone to purchase. Enjoy!

BOOK FAIR ON OPEN DAY

Dear Parents / Caregivers, As part of next Tuesday’s Open Day celebration, we will be holding a Book Fair. I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to this event, which will start at 8:30am. A book fair is a fantastic opportunity for students to participate in the “book buying” experience, with many new books available at competitive prices. There will even be a section with “one off” bargain books. It is important to note that Ringrose Public School also benefits from this Book Fair – for every $100 worth of books sold, we are allowed to choose $25 worth for the school. These will go directly into our collection, meaning your children will have more resources at their disposal. For this reason, our target for the day is to reach $2500 worth of sales, which will mean that the school can choose at least $600 worth of new books. As part of the promotion of the Book Fair, there will be a prize draw on Friday of this week. This will be a lucky draw, with all students eligible to win!

1st prize - $25 voucher to spend at the fair 2nd prize -$15 voucher to spend at the fair 3rd prize - $10 voucher to spend at the fair

Thank you for your anticipated support in helping us reach our goal.

Mr Walker Mr Spargo (Teacher/Librarian) (Principal)