TERM 3 | WEEK 3 | 6 AUGUST 2018

IMPORTANT DATES

Mon 6th Book Fair

Tues 7th Book Fair

Wed 8th Student Banking Book Fair P&C Meeting - 7.30 pm (Staffroom)

Thurs 9th Gymnastics Book Fair Open Classrooms 11.30am -12.15pm Dance Group 12.15 pm followed by Book Parade

Frid 10th Gala Day - S3 Gala Day Practice - S2 - Adcock Park

Wed 15/8 Student Banking

Thur 16/8 Author Visit - Stages 2 & 3

Fri 17/8 Gala Day - S2 Gala Day Practice - S3 Fagan Park

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NEWSLETTERPOINT CLARE PUBLIC SCHOOL

Nurturing Inspiring Achieving

WELCOME TO EDUCATION WEEK! This year’s Education Week will be held from Monday 6 August to Friday 10 August 2018 (Term 3, Week 3). The theme for Education Week is “Today’s schools – creating tomorrow’s world”. This theme communicates how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly chang-ing, globalised world. This week at PCPS we have a large number of events taking place including the Gosford Learning Community Awards today, The AECG awards on Tuesday, Open Day at Point Clare on Thursday and Stage 3 PSSA Gala Day on Friday.

Our Open Day will include open classrooms 11:30 – 12:15, our Year 2 dance group will perform followed by our book parade from 12:15pm. We will also be officially presenting our art works from the Indigenous Art Project with Gary Purchase. All family members are then invited to stay for a picnic lunch.

SUPERHEROES DAY Congratulations to all of the children and staff who participated in the Superhero day co-ordinated by Mr Johnston. Collectively we have raised $450 for Bear Cottage at the Westmead Children’s Hospital. Bear Cottage is the only children’s hospice in NSW. Bear Cottage provides support, respite and end-of-life care to children with life limiting illnesses and their families. Thanks PCPS – you are an amazing community.

YOU C AN DO IT Focus: Resi l ience

Thought of the Week

POINT CLARE PUBLIC SCHOOLNurturing Inspiring Achieving

Takari Ave Clare Point NSW 2250 | 02 4325 0594 | pointclare-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.pointclare-p.schools.nsw.edu.au | www.facebook.com/PointClarePS/ | pointclareschoolcouncil@gmail.com

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS Our talented Kindergarten continue to shine and improve in their Literacy skills through the implementation of the L3 program. Additionally, our Kindergarten stars are making significant improvements in Mathematics especially in relation to place value and their understanding of 2 D shapes. Our Seven Steps to Writing program continues to help improve our students writing skills. In Stage 1, our students are successfully using the techniques taught such as “pebbles” and “boulders” successfully in their writing. Keep it up kids! ro Day SAFE PEOPLE - SAFE PLACESLast week one of our students felt they were being approached by a car on their way home. The student made their way home safely, but we have taken this as an opportunity to reinforce our ‘Safe People Safe Places’ mes-sages, and would appreciate it if you would consider doing the same. The messages are:• Make sure your parents or carers are aware of where you are at all times.• Walk near busier roads and streets, or use paths where there are a lot of people.• Always walk straight home or to the required destination.• Don’t talk to anyone you don’t know and never get into a car with someone you don’t know.• If a car stops on the side of the road and you don’t know the person inside, do not stop.• If you are scared and can use a phone, call Triple Zero (000) and tell them you are scared.

EXTERNAL VALIDATIONS This week I am away from school on Monday & Tuesday attending External Validation training, which is an opportunity for schools to discuss judgements about their practice – and the evidence that underpins them – with a panel of peers. Through the experience, I will learn how embedding effective self-assessment practices will ensure that our school is well positioned to identify and annotate our most significant pieces of evidence for submission to the validation panel.

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWSWe have received overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding our parent teacher interviews. This week we are surveying all parents to see if there are any improvements or adjustments that we can make to the process to ensure that it is meeting the needs of our school community. This will also allow us to make any necessary adjust-ments for the 2019 assessment and reporting periods. Please go to the following link to provide your feedback:

https://scott223.wufoo.com/forms/rla1h4o0ojfivs/

CHILD PROTECTION LESSONSDuring Term 3 all classes at Point Clare Public School will be completing lessons under the PDHPE syllabus re-lating to the topic of Child Protection. Child protection is a sensitive, challenging area for school communities. Because children and young people are relatively powerless in abusive relationships, they rely on responsible adults to intervene and to assist them. The New South Wales Department of Education, as an agency respon-sible for the care and welfare of students in schools, has a charter to protect the young people in its care from sexual, physical and emotional abuse and neglect, and from improper conduct of a sexual nature. It is the role of the Department of Education to:• provide educational programs in schools in child protection• protect students in schools from abuse and neglect and to assist in the recognition of suspected child abuse and neglect• provide ongoing support to students within the normal duties of school staff.Balanced child protection education incorporates teaching and learning in three broad themes:Recognising abuse / Power in relationships / Protective strategies

A K-6 overview will be sent home this week for all stages of learning which will inform you of the topics being covered throughout Term 3.

Mr Scott Campbell - Principal

LIBRARY NEWSBook Parade - This Thursday 9 August is our Open Day and the students and staff are getting ready for our annual book parade. This is a K - 6 event and all students (and staff) come to school dressed as their favou-rite book character. Open Classrooms will be at 11:30, and then the whole school will join to enjoy the Y2 dance group and watch the book parade. You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and visit the book fair in the Library (full details are included at end of the newsletter). Special canteen orders are available on the day, but must be pre- purchased by Wed 8 Aug, 2:30pm.Book Fair is open from Monday 6 August to Thursday 9 August

Beat the crowd, visit the book fair before or after school:Before School 8 - 9 am After School 3 - 4 pmThursday 9 August - Book Fair is Open All Day 8am - 4pmPlease note, all students attending the Book Fair must be accompanied by an adult before school and after school. What is the Book Fair Wish List?If parents are not able to visit the book fair, but still wish to purchase a book, students may bring their Wish List to purchase from Book Fair. Pre-Payment is made online (please see wish list for instructions). Student Wish List purchasing can be made on Thursday morning (please note this change from original note - no lunch time purchases). On Thursday morning, each class will be called and students will bring their Wish List to the library. Extra Wish Lists are available from the Library if needed.If students are attending the book fair with a parent, there is no need to use the Wish List system (it is only for students whose parents are unable to attend, but still wish to purchase a book). The book fair is a fundraising event for the library, the more books we sell, the more books we can buy for the school library for students to borrow. We look forward to sharing this exciting whole school event with you and hope to see you on the day.

Jodie McCabeTeacher Librarian DRUMMING WORKHOPS R Reminder that the group “African Drumming” is coming to Point Clare Public School on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th August to perform for each class and offer drumming workshops for all students. Every class will have the opportunity to learn rhythms on djembe drums, play traditional African percussion instruments, as well as learn some dance moves and songs. Cost is only $6.00 per student. A fantastic opportunity! Jenny RickettsMusic Co-ordinator

SPORT NEWS.. ATHLETICS CARNIVAL The 2018 School Athletics Carnival was a huge success with lots of students participating in all events. This year, we saw three of our school records smashed by Year 6 students in the field. Congratulations to Malakai who jumped a massive 1.53m in the Senior Boys High Jump, beating the 1993 record set by Nathan by 5cm! Jessica broke the Senior Girls Shot Put record, set by Rebecca in 2014. Jessica threw a huge 8.78m, beating Rebecca’s throw by 43cm! Finally, Ashlyn , who broke the 11yr High Jump record set by Mary-Kate in 2014. Ashlyn jumped 1.30m, beating the record by 2cm.

The day ran smoothly with the help of our staff as well as generous assistance from parents who spent the day helping. A huge thank you to all of you. Zone Athletics Notes will distributed at the beginning of Week 3. Congratulations to all of our ribbon winners, competitors off to Zone Athletics and Age Champions. Parents are welcome to assembly this Friday 10th of August at 2pm when the ribbons will be handed out.

Miss Currie

GIRLS HOCKEY Thursday 26th July Point Clare P.S. played Copacabana P.S. in round 3 of P.S.S.A. girls hockey Knockout. Our novice hockey team played the experienced Copacabana P.S. and were beaten convincingly in goals scored. However the girls tackled, travelled, pushed and chased all over the field with enormous effort. Praise to our defensive play with special mention to Millie (goalkeeper ) who saved 90% of shots on goal. Thank you to helper Olivia who, through injury, became our team sub organiser/timer. Alsoour mums Nancy, Sam and Julie are greatly appreciated for transporting the girls to and from Wyong Water Turf and for their cheers of support and encouragement. A great thank you Point Clare girls Hockey team.

Mrs Holmesg YOU CAN DO IT WINNERS nt Clare Gir

WEEK 1 WEEK 2GOLDEN TICKET WINNERS CLASS GOLDEN TICKET WINNERS CLASS

Jayden ES1 GREEN Max ES1 YELLOWICE BLOCK WINNERS ICE BLOCK WINNERS

Hamish ES1 BLUE Harry B ES1 PURPLEMinnie ES1 RED Noah ES1 BLUE

Addison ES1 RED Kydin ES1 YELLOW