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

13 May 2015

Week 4 Term 2

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been a very busy past fortnight with many successful events and programs.

In the last newsletter, I mentioned that in forthcoming weeks we will be analysing in a bit more depth the strategic

directions for our current 2015-2017 School Plan.

Strategic Direction 2 - Excellence in Teaching and Leading

Through this direction, we aim to “plan, deliver and evaluate effective evidence-based teaching and leadership

practices that cater for all students with an emphasis on improvement in student outcomes and performance growth”.

Key Processes to drive this include:

Evidence-based pedagogy (Quality Teaching Framework/Differentiation) is well planned and delivered effectively

and efficiently.

Examples

Focus on the professional development of teachers and delivery of The Quality Teaching Framework

(Three Dimensions: Intellectual Quality, Quality Learning Environment and Significance; and 18

Supporting Elements focussing on excellence in teaching practice and assessment).

Focus on differentiating the curriculum delivery to cater for all students.

Excellence in teacher programming and teaching practice reflect a clear focus on the Quality Teaching

Framework and differentiating.

Performance and development of all staff is aligned to school

plans, accreditation and quality teaching (Leading Learners).

Examples

All staff achieve accreditation at proficient or higher

levels against the Australian Professional Standards

for Teachers.

All staff identify goals that are linked to the school

plan, accreditation and self-identified aspirations to

improve pedagogy knowledge, understanding and

delivery.

Leadership is dynamic, inclusive and adheres to high accountability practices that inspire performance and

excellence.

Examples

Leaders identify professional learning goals to enhance their capability and capacity.

School leaders demonstrate excellence in pedagogy, strong interpersonal and organisational skills with

highly effective communication in delivering public education.

Newsletter

Last term on the 16 March, we held our Annual General Meeting for the P&C Association which included electing the

executive officers. Our congratulations to the following P&C elected Executive and Committee coordinators:

President - Ms Lisa Harvey

Vice Presidents - Mr Chris Fitzpatrick and Mrs Alison Whittaker

Secretary - Mrs Jo Seymour

Treasurer - Mr Craig Wyer

Committee Coordinators:

Fundraising - Mr Chris Fitzpatrick

Canteen - Mrs Amanda Caine

Uniform Shop - Mrs Alison Whittaker

I look forward to working with our hard working P&C Association again this year.

I would like to pass on my sincere thanks to the P&C Association and Mr and Mrs Fitzpatrick who spent many weeks

preparing gifts for our Mother’s Day Stall last week. The gifts were beautiful and the stall was very successful. Thank

you to all the mums and dads who also helped out with the stall. It was very much appreciated!

Thank you to all the families and teachers who supported out Mother’s Day Breakfast last Friday. There were plenty of

smiles, laughter and well fed tummies! My congratulations to the boys and girls in the K-2 Choir who sang at this

breakfast event as well. You singing was wonderful! Thank you also to Mrs Willis, Miss Russell and Miss Conroy for

coordinating our choir.

Last Thursday we successfully held our school cross country carnival on a lovely autumn day. I was very impressed with

the effort all boys and girls made in their race. Our fastest runners will now compete in next week’s zone cross country

carnival. Go Ringrose! Thank you also to Miss Crowe, Miss Antoniolli and Mr Stroud for coordinating our day!

Last Thursday Kindergarten held their ‘P’ Pyjama and Popcorn Day! It was lovely

to see the boys and girls dressed ready to go in their pyjamas for the day. There

were even some teachers dressed for the occasion!

Last Tuesday, a number of Year 5 and 6 students attended an enrichment day at Greystanes High School under the

program of “The Alkira Challenge”. Kobe, Elli, Steven and Natasha took up the challenge through a number of activities

throughout the day centred on Science and the Creative Arts. Well done to these students on their exemplary

behaviour.

This week, Year 3 and Year 5 students have been participating in the National Assessment Program - Literacy and

Numeracy (NAPLAN). Yesterday, students sat the Language Conventions and Writing component. Today they sat the

Reading component and tomorrow will be the Numeracy Test. As I have mentioned before, these test provide

information for schools about what students can do and are used to support teaching and learning programs further.

Over these next few weeks, there will be a number of teachers taking leave at different times. The teacher and their

casual replacement are:

Mrs Elliott - 1/2E will be taken by Miss Putanac.

Miss Antoniolli - 3/4A will be taken by Mrs Hanna.

Mr Walker - Library will be taken by Mrs Jones and Mrs Palise.

Between the 20 and 26 May, the Life Education Van will be visiting our school and presenting a number of lessons to

classes centred on the K-6 PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) Syllabus. The cost to

students is $10.00. These lessons are an important component of educating our children in healthy living lifestyles.

Coming up from Week 6, our RFFT program (Release from Face to Face Teaching) will be focussed on Fundamental

Movement Skills. This means that every week, classes will be spending time participating and improving skills in PE

(Physical Education). A letter will be sent home shortly advising the days/times for class participation in these lessons

so boys and girls can wear their sneakers to school.

A reminder to all Year 4 parents and carers that the online application for placement in the Opportunity Classes in 2015

closes this Friday 15 May. If you need further information, please see Miss Smajlagic or myself.

This Friday, a reminder that our PSSA Winter Sports programs commence. We wish all our teams all the best as they

play other schools. For Years 3-6 students participating in School Sport back at school, Miss Couper has been busily

organising a number of quality development sports activities. This will ensure that all students are provided with

enhanced sports opportunities and experiences. We are also discussing with the AFL Association how they can come

along run workshops with students as well. Information about the AFL opportunity will come out shortly. Please note

the AFL opportunity is for students remaining at school sport only.

In our school office foyer, we have an amazing art display from class 1O. Well done boys and girls your work looks

fantastic!

Finally, last Friday the Camp Quality Puppets presented a wonderful show to our whole school. The teachers have

commented very positively on how well the show addressed the issue of illness and cancer. This week, one of students

Justin will continue his treatment in hospital and is listed for surgery tomorrow. I know you continue to pass on your

well wishes, thoughts and prayers for Justin and his family at this time.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Loughhead

School News

Life Education NSW 2015 - Mrs Elliott

Life Education NSW will be visiting Ringrose Public School from Wednesday 20 May until Tuesday 26 May, 2015. These programs are linked to the K-6 PDHPE Syllabus, and each class will have a lesson with the Education from Life Education. If you would like your child to participate, please ensure the note and payment of $10.00 are returned to the School Office by Monday 18 May. If you would also like to purchase Life Education products, please complete the order form and return with payment by the same date.

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Stage 3 Camp - Mrs Thorn

The Stage 3 Outdoor Education Camp for 2015 will be held at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation at Narrabeen. Students will depart from Ringrose Public School on Tuesday 4 August and return on Thursday 6 August. There are limited places still available and if you wish to send your child on the Stage 3 Camp, please ensure the $50.00 deposit is paid to the School Office by the end of Week 4 (Friday 15 May, 2015).

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Zone Cross Country 2015 - Miss Antoniolli & Miss Crowe

The Zone Cross Country Carnival is to be held at Parramatta Park on Tuesday 19th May from 9.45am. The first race should start by 10.30am. Travel to and from Parramatta Park will be by bus and the cost of $12.00 will include the entry fee. Buses will depart from school at 8.50am and return by 3pm. Students with asthma must bring their medication to the venue. Children should bring lunch and drinks as a canteen will not be operating. If any parents are able to assist on the day, please let us know. The permission note and $12.00 payment must be returned to the School Office before Monday 18 May, 2015.

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Year 5 Opportunity Class (OC) Placement 2016 - Miss Smajlagic

Recently students from Year 4 received a note regarding Opportunity Class Placement for 2016. Opportunity classes cater for highly achieving academically gifted students who may otherwise be without classmates at their own academic and social level. If you would like to have your child considered for Year 5 opportunity class entry in 2016, you need to do so soon. You will need to apply on the internet using a valid email address. No paper applications are available. (not the student’s email address).

Detailed instructions on how to apply online will be available from 27 April 2015 in a printed application information booklet and at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ocplacement. The application website opens on 27 April 2015 and closes on 15 May 2015. No late applications will be accepted.

Please also ensure that you return the slip back to school which was attached to the note sent home with your child. This slip informs the school about the intention to apply for an OC placement and is not an application.

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Stewart House Clothing Appeal 2015

Stewart House Clothing bags will be distributed to students next week. Bags must be returned for collection before Monday 1 June, 2015 and can be left outside the Uniform Shop. Extra bags can be collected from the School Office at any time.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Thursday 14 May NAPLAN Numeracy Exam - Years 3 & 5

Friday 15 May PSSA Round 1 - vs. Parramatta West

Friday 15 May K-6 Assembly - 11:30am in the School Hall

Tuesday 19 May Computer Skills ICAS Exam

Tuesday 19 May Zone Cross Country - Parramatta Park

Wednesday 20 May Healthy Harold Program begins - Years K-6

Friday 22 May No PSSA - At school training during sport time

Monday 1 June Stewart House Clothing Bags due - Outside Uniform Shop

Wednesday 24 June Our Spectacular Choir Rehearsal #2

Monday 20 July Athletics Carnival - Years 3-6

Wednesday 9 August Our Spectacular Choir Rehearsal #3

Monday 14 September Our Spectacular Performance - Sydney Opera House

Last Day of Term 2, 2015 - Friday 26 June

Certificate Awardees 2015

Silver

Michael L K/1S

Ghazal K/1S

Kahu K/1S

Annalise K/1S

Robert K/1S

Rixon K/1S

Muskaan K/1S

Terrance K/1S

Kevin K/1S

Kharliah 1/O

Tiana E 1/O

Gabriella 1/O

Rita 1/O

Timothy 1/O

Ege 1R

Emelene 1R

Julia S 1R

Cassie 1R

Ansh 1/2E

Zackery 2M

Izaak 2M

Olivier 2M

Alexia 2M

Bethany 2M

Kaylee 5C

Stefan 5C

Montana 5C

Taylan 5C

Paris 6M

Nour 6M

Elli 6M

Ali A 6M

Nic 6M

Cody F 6M

Mallee 6M

Narin 6M

Caitlin 6M

CANTEEN INFORMATION

The Canteen has introduced a delicious new product this

term! Banana Bread will be sold in the School Canteen for

$2.50, at Recess and Lunch. If you would like Banana Bread

for lunch, it must be ordered.

The Canteen Lunch Order Box can be found on the Staffroom

steps from 8:30am every morning. Lunch orders are to be

placed in the box or brought to the Canteen and pushed un-

der the doors. During wet weather, the Lunch Order Box will be moved to the School

Office.

We are still in urgent need of helpers. If you are able to volunteer your time in the

School Canteen, please contact me via mobile.

If your child is leaving school early and has placed a recess or lunch order, please

notify the Canteen staff before 10.30am so they do not prepare the food.

The Canteen number is 0411 143 609.

-Ann Brett (Canteen Manager)

The helpers for Weeks 5 & 6 of Term 2, 2015 are:

Week 5 - Monday 18 May Chris Fitzpatrick

Tuesday 19 May Manda Dalchiranis until 11:30

Katherine Cox - PM

Wednesday 20 May Martina Hulbert

Thursday 21 May Cheryl Ryan

Friday 22 May Sue Wilson-Deeth

Week 6 - Monday 25 May Martina Hulbert

Tuesday 26 May Susan Porrello - AM

Katherine Cox - PM

Wednesday 27 May Karen Huang - AM

Thursday 28 May Priscilla Lazanas

Friday 29 May Heather Nicholas

Here at Ringrose, we the staff, are about to start something exciting. We are going

to be fundraising for the Cancer Council, in the ‘Do it for Cancer’ event under the team

name Ringrose Public School.

Over the term we will be asking for donations to the Cancer Council, and in return at

the end of this term in week 10 we have teachers who will be willing to shave or colour

their hair in return for hitting our fundraising goals.

Not to name names but a certain head of the school and another male teacher as well

as one of our female teachers have already volunteered to shave their hair for this

good cause.

If you would like to see some of our staff without hair or with really unusual or bright

coloured hair please follow the steps below and donate to our team page on the Do it

for Cancer website.

Step 1- go to www.doitforcancer.com

Step 2- Go to the tab at the top of the page which says ‘search for a fundraiser’.

Step 3- Choose our state ‘NSW’.

Step 4- Go to group search.

Step 5- Find Ringrose Public School.

Step 6- Click on donate to us.

Where your money goes- Each year community fundraisers help the Cancer Council

put almost $5 million dollars into vital cancer research and support activities, and

campaigns for change

Miss Sayers

Organising Teacher

Ringrose Public School

Cancer Council Fundraising 2015