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Oatlands Public School Week 2, Term 3 2019

Our Best Always Friday 8 February 2019

Monday Education Week 5 August 3-6 Kids Curriculum Commences Girls AFL After School Program (4-5pm) Tuesday VIP Principal’s Morning Tea 6 August Wednesday Playgroup 9.30-10.15am (Hall) 7 August OPEN DAY ASSEMBLY 11am Book Fair Thursday PSSA Netball & AFL Training 8 August Before School (8.10am) Peer Support K-6 Friday PSSA Sport/School Sport 9 August K-2 Kids Curriculum Commences Monday 3-6 Kids Curriculum 12 August Zone Athletics Field Carnival Girls AFL After School Program (4-5pm) Wednesday Start Smart 2-6 Sessions 14 August Thursday PSSA Netball & AFL Training 15 August Before School (8.10am) 5/6D Assembly Friday PSSA Sport/School Sport 16 August Peer Support K-6 K-2 Kids Curriculum

Newsletter

Dear Oatlands families, What a wonderfully busy start it has been to Term 3! From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all of the kind words, gestures and congratulations I received after being permanently appointed as Principal of Oatlands Public School. I am thrilled to be working with the Oatlands community well into the future. It was lovely to see so many families at our recent Athletics Carnival and we look forward to hosting the ribbon and trophy assembly soon for our 3-6 students. I would like to again acknowledge the tremendous efforts of Mrs Harley and the staff in organising this special day for our students. Whilst it will be very sad not to see the wonderful Mrs Harley at school each day, we wish her the very best in this new chapter of her life and look forward to seeing her again when she returns from her maternity leave. Mrs Harley is an outstanding teacher who always goes above and beyond for her students and their families. I would like to welcome Miss May to the Oatlands Public School family. Miss May is a passionate and empathetic educator who is looking forward to taking on the responsibility of teaching 5/6 Dandelion. I encourage everybody who is able to come and visit us during Open Day next Wednesday 7 August. This year the theme for Education Day is ‘Every Student, Every Voice’. We are very excited about this theme as we have been working very hard in the las year and a half to promote student voice at Oatlands Public School, particularly through our Kids Curriculum program and our Kids Parliament. There will also be books for sale at our Book Fair and coffee for sale before school between 8.30am -11am. Kind regards, Miss Gould Principal


CLASS AWARDS

BEAR TICKET WINNER – Joshua C

K Sunflower

Phoebe

Isabelle

1/2 Blossom

Ben

Ilona

Elliot

3/4 Waratah

Rishi

Precious

Minhal

K Tulip

Isaac

Sophia

2 Lotus

Juwon

Arush

Noah

5/6 Dandelion

Erikka

Michael

Hanna

1 Sweet Pea

Kyrie

Collin

Lucie

2/3 Daisy

Theodore

Rohan J

Suzy

5/6 Jacaranda

Justin

Ayman

Sara U

OATLANDS AWARD TERM 2 WEEK 10 –

“Growth Mindset”

K Sunflower Gabriel

K Tulip Charlotte

1 Sweet Pea Armaan

1/2 Blossom Andrew

2 Lotus Alexa

2/3 Daisy Rohan L

3/4 Waratah

5/6 Dandelion

5/6 Jacaranda

Aidan

Ansh

Hamza


Term 3 Week 2 What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness means moment-to-moment awareness of one’s experience, without judgment.

It’s a state of being, rather than a trait. Rooted in Eastern traditions, this non-judgmental awareness encourages us to slow down, focus on the present and accept things as they are.

When we do this, we’re less distracted by thoughts of the future and the past, which can often make us worry and stop us from enjoying the present moment.

Mindfulness is very simple

It’s a practical way to notice thoughts, physical sensations, sights, sounds, smells or anything that you might not normally notice. Despite this simplicity, it doesn’t come easily to us.

You’ve probably noticed that children and young people are much better at being mindful. While we might be hurrying them to get to school on time, they’ll stop to look at butterflies, flowers or bugs and be immersed in that moment, with no worries about the past or future. As adults, however, we’re often thinking about what we need to do next or what we wish we’d done differently.

Mindfulness takes practice

It’s about learning to control where our attention lies, rather than allowing it to be dominated by concerns which take us away from experiencing the present moment. It allows us to stay open, curious and flexible about the moment that we’re in.

What are the benefits?

Clinically proven tool to support your wellbeing and mental health

It can help you feel calmer, bring clarity and enhance your creativity and awareness. Research has found many other benefits, including:

• reduced rumination (continuously thinking about upsetting situations and things) • reduced stress, anxiety and depression • improved focus and working memory (being able to recall and use relevant information) • improved immune function (resistance to disease) • increased self-awareness, social awareness and self-confidence.

Ms Tran


A Message from Mrs Harley

After teaching at Oatlands Public School for almost 9 years, I am very excited to start the next chapter in my life by becoming a mum!

A huge thank you to the students, staff and families that I have worked with over the years and for making it such a great place to come to work each day.

Thank you all for your well wishes and gifts. I intend to return to work after 12 months maternity leave and look forward to working with the OPS community again soon!

Mrs Harley


Athletics Carnival

On Monday 30th July all students went to Barton Park for the Athletics Carnival. Students participated in 100m, 200m and 800m races. The carnival also included high jump, long jump, shot put and discus. All the students had an excellent time. Congratulations to all of the students who qualify for zone. Thank you to all the teachers and parents who helped and thank you to all the coaches from Dance Fever Multi Sports.

By Ansh


Playgroup is here! Playtime Plus has officially kicked off at Oatlands Public School for our local families. A special thank you

to Skye Chandler (P&C Representative) who has given up her time to help run these weekly sessions.

Mrs Pulera

Where: Oatlands Public School Hall

When: Wednesdays 9.30 - 10.15am (during school terms)

Who: Children who have not started school yet accompanied by a parent/caregiver

Cost: Voluntary gold coin donation per week

Contact: Oatlands PS office on 9630 3486\

Benefits of Playgroup

• Provides opportunities for creative, unstructured learning through play; • Builds attachments between adults and children as they play together and share time

and experiences; • Helps children develop social skills as they learn to interact with others, take turns,

share and make friends; • Provides experiences that enable them to manage stress and adapt to change; • Offers opportunities for children to explore, invent, reason and solve problems.

More information can found at: https://www.playgroupnsw.org.au


SRC NEWS We are excited to welcome some new representatives to the Student Representative Council this term.

K Sunflower – Mitchell, Gabriel, Isabelle, Mia

K Tulip – Jenna, Charlotte, Harvey, Benjamin

1 Sweet Pea – Noah, Armaan

These students will attend our SRC meetings and be involved in Kids Parliament motions, fundraisers and school events.


Book Fair – Wednesday 7 August 2019

Date: Wednesday 7 August 2019

Where: The classroom next to the computer room

Time: Starts at 8.30am for students accompanied by a parent only. Students wishing to buy books without a parent will be invited to the Book Fair later in the day.

Book Fair is a great chance to purchase some quality books for home or maybe some presents for family and friends. Our Book Fair is run by Scholastic and the school receives a percentage from the sales which will go towards purchasing new books for the school.

We hope to see you there!

Mrs Ritchie

Organiser

1/2 Blossom have been setting some new goals this term. Those trees make me think they will be ‘growing together’. Great work 1/2 Blossom!

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