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Tea Gardens Public School News 25 Witt Street Tea Gardens NSW 2324

Office Phone: 02 4997-0286 Fax: 024997 1254 Email: teagardens-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: http://www.teagardens-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Principal: Mark Clemson

Tuesday 18 July 2017 Week 1 - Term 3 Issue Number 20

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK Welcome back for Term Three

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone back to school for Term Three. Our staff were already hard at work yesterday. Staff undertook training about the Student Wellbeing framework and how this connects solidly with our work across the school in Positive Behaviour for Learning. Staff also spent considerable time reviewing the school’s Anti-bullying Plan and Student Discipline Policy. Draft copies of the proposed documents will be sent home for review and comment in the coming weeks after some more revision is undertaken.

STAFFING NEWS

Welcome Mrs Purvis Mrs Purvis has joined our staff for the remainder of 2017. Mrs Purvis is working in Learning and Support and will also support our movement toward investigating areas of STEAM (Science, Technology, Art and Maths) across the curriculum. Welcome to our team, Sue.

Congratulations to the Avery family

Congratulations are extended to the Avery family on their new baby boy. Sandy Avery was born on Saturday. Both Mum and bub are doing well.

Welcome Mr Backhouse

Mr Backhouse also formally takes over in the teaching role on the Gibber class for the remainder of the year while Mrs Avery enjoys some well-deserved maternity leave.

BOUQUETS

School Athletics Carnival- Friday 30 June Many thanks are extended to Mr Gilmour-Walsh who organised an action packed and fun filled carnival for our vibrant learning community. Thanks to all our parent helpers and canteen assistants / BBQ coordinators

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EVENT REPORTS Awesome Athletes Although the wild winds of June blew voraciously across the footy field at Hawks Nest, it did not deter our awesome athletes. Students participated in 100m, 200m and 800m races, high jump, long jump and shot put throughout the day. The round robin activities, which included the traditional egg and spoon race and tug-o-war as well as javelin throw and ball games, gave students the opportunity to demonstrate their determination and just have some fun. What did some of the kids think? Charli Callaghan (Year 1) said “It was a really good day”. While Kaitlyn Smith (Year 5) simply added “It was awesome.” Claire Carter (Year 4) “The egg and spoon race was really fun and so was the running even though I came second last.” Kobi Bates (Year 4) “It was great. The races, sprints and relays were the best.” Braiven Megallon (Year 6) “Long jump was the best because I’m really good at it.” Braiven won this event with a jump measuring 3.66 metres. Mrs True, noted “I took my role of timekeeping really seriously and couldn’t have done it without my fantastic parent team!” Notable individual performances from the 100m event included: 1st place in 100m Boys Girls 8 Years Ethan Avery 18.84 seconds Georgia Lawler 20.85 seconds 9 Years Sam Alchin 19.20 seconds Amelia Henning 18.44 seconds 10 Years Tyler Rodgers 16.43 seconds Haleigh Simmons 18.40 seconds 11 Years Lachlan Riley 17.57 seconds Gemma Brown 17.54 seconds 12 Years Makai Dvorik 17.66 seconds Lilly-Ann White 16.22 seconds

Student Debating In the last week of Term 2, the Tea Gardens Public School Debating team went to Bungwahl Public School for the next debate in the LNC Debating competition. The topic was 'the Olympics are a waste of money' with Bungwahl Public School as the affirmative team and Tea Gardens Public School as the negative team. Our team consisted of Kaitliyn Smith as first speaker, Bravien Megallon as second speaker, Sophie Frazer as third speaker and Caitlin Condie as team adviser. Both teams presented interesting arguments and incorporated creative rebuttals into their speeches. Bungwahl Public School won the debate by a narrow margin. Both teams are to be congratulated on their efforts.

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COMING UP

Assembly Assembly is held on Friday morning commencing at 9:10am and everyone is welcome. This Friday, the Ministers will be hosting our assembly.

Tea Gardens Public School Annual Public Speaking Competition - 2017 As part of the Speaking and Listening strand in English students are required to deliver a prepared speech to an audience. Our school Public Speaking program is commencing this week. Students received notes in the last week of Term 2 outlining the topics.

Week 1 – Students will present their speeches to their class. Week 2 – Stage Semi Finals Week 3 – Education Week –Tuesday 1st August – Grand Final

With the huge talent we have within our school it always proves to be a very close competition! Thank you to all the parents for helping to prepare your children to undertake this task.

Education Week Activities A number of activities have been planned for Education Week during week three these include: Tuesday 1 August – Public Speaking Finals Wednesday 2 August – Start Smart Financial Literacy Workshops Wednesday 2 August – Showcase Day for Year 5/6 students Thursday 3 August – Mathy Matt Show 2pm- fully funded by the school Friday 4 August – Action Packed Open Day Assembly 9:15am- Throughout the week, all classes will be involved in the development of a continuous story. Our story will be presented at the Special Friday assembly. In addition, a number of awards and other presentations will take place. Open Classrooms 10:00am Please join us for a picnic lunch 11-11:50am incorporating busking for charity by our music students Sports Tabloids 12pm-1:30pm Sydney Conservatorium of Music – Northern Tour performance 1:55pm

COMMUNITY NEWS

Before and After School Care- Expressions of Interest The school has been approached by Tamlin Young who is keen to see if recommencing a before and after school care service is viable. She is currently in the process of registering as a Family Day Care Educator with Five Star Family Day Care and is keen to offer a before and after school service to the local community. Tamlin has indicated that she is diploma trained in childcare and has been working in the industry for 10 years. She will be able to claim CCB and CCR through the Family Assistance Office as a fee reduction. This will guarantee 50% off fees and then families may be eligible to another fee reduction depending on their family income. To guide informed decision making, Tamlin has requested interested families provide additional information to her in relation to the day/ days and times your child(ren) would use the service if this were to be offered. For additional information or to express your interest, please contact Tamlin at tamlinyoung@ymail.com

Earn and Learn Promotion

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POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING- PBL School Focus of the week is: Playground Equipment Expectations

Safety Personal Best Respect Follow teacher instructions Ask the teacher to enter the

playground equipment area Use your monkey grip (thumbs under) on the equipment

Follow the playground equipment rules

Wait your turn – one person at a time

Feet first down the slide – from top to bottom

Share your space with others

Hands only to move across the parallel bars

LIBRARY NEWS

Welcome to term 3. It is a busy time for the library this term with both the Book Fair (week 3) and Book Week (week 6) coming up. The theme is Escape to Everywhere which encompasses both events. Books are an amazing place into which we can escape, whether we are escaping into an imaginary world, reading about a place we would like to visit or even planning our future and imagining what we would like to be when we grow up.

Book Fair Competition In the lead up to the book fair we are running a book cover creating competition using the theme Escape to Everywhere.

To enter the competition you must create a cover for a book with the title Escape to Everywhere. It can be any kind of book - fiction or non-fiction, picture book, novel, information book or comic. It can be created digitally or on paper. Every student will be given time to create an entry during their library lesson but may enter a second time if they wish to create one at home as well.

The winner for each stage will be announced during the book fair.

Due date - Monday 31 July

Prize - $15 to spend at the book fair for the winner from each stage

Winning entries will be published in the newsletter in week 4.

Book Fair Times The Book fair will be open during education week (week 3) on Monday 31 July through to Thursday 3 August. A flyer is attached to this newsletter. Purchases can be made both before school and at lunchtime.

Book Week Parade In week 6 the school will be celebrating Book Week and back by popular demand is the dress up parade. The Book Week theme this year is Escape to Everywhere Date - Tuesday 22nd August (Week 6) Time – 12.00 Costume - Anything inspired by books, you could be an explorer of different places, a book character from a book you like to escape to or come dressed as what you want to be when you grow up when you escape your childhood. As an added bonus see if you can bring the book that inspired your costume.

Thank you for your ongoing support

Tasha Howard

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CANTEEN “SNACK SHACK” NEWS AND WINTER MENU

The school canteen is open each Thursday and Friday. See below this week and month’s specials

Salads, Rolls & Wraps Pre-Ordered – Lunch Time Only Salad bowl (Italian dressing or mayo) $3.00 Add chicken, roast beef, tuna or ham $1.00 Add egg or cheese .50c Chicken or egg, lettuce & mayo wrap $3.50 Chicken or roast beef & salad roll $4.00 Tuna or ham & salad wrap $4.00 Add egg or cheese .50c Chicken fillet & salad hamburger $4.50 Lean beef patty & salad hamburger $4.50

Sandwiches & Toasties Pre-Ordered – Lunch Time Only Vegemite $2.00 toasted $2.50 Cheese $2.50 toasted $3.00 Vegemite & cheese $2.50 toasted $3.00 Ham & cheese $3.00 toasted $3.50 Chicken & cheese $3.50 toasted $4.00 Tuna & cheese $3.50 toasted $4.00 Ham, cheese & tomato $3.50 toasted $4.00 Chicken, cheese & tomato $3.50 toasted $4.00 Ham, cheese & pineapple $3.50 toasted $4.00

Hot Food & Jaffles Pre-Ordered – Lunch Time Only Chicken nuggets (6) $3.50 with sauce $4.00 Chicken nuggets (8) $4.50 with sauce $5.00 Chicken nuggets (10) $5.50 with sauce $6.00 Chicken nuggets (12) $6.50 with sauce $7.00 Low fat beef pie $4.00 with sauce $4.50 Low fat sausage roll $4.00 with sauce $4.50 Baked bean jaffle $3.50 Spaghetti jaffle $3.50 Hot chicken or roast beef & gravy long roll $4.00

Drinks, Slushies & Smoothies Bottled water 350mls $1.20 Bottled water 500mls $1.50 Fruit juice 200ml popper $1.40 *orange, apple or apple & blackcurrant Flavoured low fat milk 300ml $1.60 *chocolate or strawberry Milo – hot or cold (lunch time only) $1.50 Slush puppie (lunch time only) small $1.00 Slush puppies (lunch time only) large $2.00 Fruit smoothies (selected days only) $1.50

Snacks & Fresh Fruit Seasonal fresh fruit cup $1.00 Watermelon pops .60c Grape wands .60c Apple slinky .60c Milo custard .60c Plain rice crackers (3) .10c (6) .20c Plain popcorn (sml bag) .20c Pikelets (selected days only) .30c each or 2 for .50c Fruit Muffin (selected days only) .50c Zucchini slice (selected days only) .50c

Juice Drops, Ice Blocks, Yoghurt & Fruit Ice Creams Juice drops (2) .10c (4) .20c Juicy fruits (1) .50c (2) $1.00 Yogo fruits (1) .50c (2) $1.00 Frozen pineapple, grapes or orange (sml bag) .50c Frozen fruit soft serve cups $1.00 Quelsh fruit stick – mixed flavours .50c Juicies – wildberry $1.00 Moosies – blue moon $1.20 Icy pole - lemonade $1.30

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FULL STEAM AHEAD!

Our school is looking for resources to establish a Tinkering and Maker Spaces room at school. This space will investigate the areas of STEAM (Science, Technology, Art and Maths) across the curriculum. If parents and friends have any of the following items that are not presently being used, I'd be very grateful for your contribution. Donations can be permanent or on loan. If on loan and the items are not to be recycled, please write your name on the item and it will be returned at the end of the year. Please drop these items in directly to me at school.

Sue Purvis STEAM RESOURCES- REQUEST

– Paddle pop sticks– Toothpicks– Empty drink bottles- fizzy

drink– Crayons, construction paper,– Tape and duct tape– Scissors– Wooden dowels, icy pole

sticks, wooden toothpicks– Modelling clay / Play dough– Containers such as biscuit

tins, tic tac boxes, filmcanisters, cereal boxes

– Building Materials– Tools:– Pliers, clippers, scissors,

hammers, snips, clamps,measuring tapes,screwdrivers, punches,hacksaws (variety of sizes)

– Scrap wood, balsa andplywood

– Vinyl floor samples– Cardboard and fasteners– Nails, screws, nuts, bolts,

washers, pins, clips tape,glues and hooks

– Junk to be deconstructed andrecycled

– Phones– Calculators– Remote controls– Clock radios– Old unusable computers or

laptops– needle threader;– fabric glue;– Conductive tape

– Unneeded tools– Toys– Glue gun and supplies– Felt, fabric, card, foam, tile

samples, vinyl, plastic– Stickers– Pipe cleaners, rubber

bands, paper clips, string,fishing line

– Sewing supplies, snaps,Velcro

– Soldering iron and solderingsupplies

– Voltmeter– Small LEDs– buzzers and things that

make light and sound– Batteries, assorted sizes– Wire, copper tape,

conductive paint– Resistors, capacitors and

other small electronic parts– Tools: wire cutters and

strippers, pliers, tweezers– Magnifying glass– Vice for holding parts and

circuit boards steady– Old or broken mechanical

toys– (think mechanical plush

animals, dancing Santas,remote control cars, andmore)

– Recyclable container suchas a strawberry basket oryogurt cup

– Felt– Needle

– Stainless steel or coppernails

– Philips head screws– Flat head screws– Coated wire– Zip ties– Soldering irons– Solder– Power drill screwdriver– Hammer– Saw– Sand paper– Pipe cleaners, rubber

bands, paper clips, string,fishing line

– Other interesting materialsto experiment with:

– Reused inputs, outputs andswitches; micro switches;light sensors;

– larger battery packs*;– LEDs;– computer fans;– mechanical moving toy

parts;– doorbells or sound makers– A piece of hot melt glue

stick– Broccoli band– Tape– Conductive thread– Coin cell battery– Round nose pliers– other non-fraying fabrics like

vinyl, pleather, etc.;– thread;– buttons;– pincushion;

You’re invited to our Scholastic

rainforestreading

go wild for books!

All purchases benefit our school!

Date

Time

Place

Here are just some of the wonderful books to be discovered at the Fair!

The Very Sleepy BearIt’s time for Cranky Bear to hibernate. But a sneaky fox has other ideas.8505265 | PICTURE BOOK | AGES 3+ |

Thelma the UnicornCan a carrot, pink paint and glitter turn Thelma the pony into someone special?8515367 | PICTURE BOOK | AGES 3+ |

The Cat Wants CuddlesCranky Kevin definitely doesn’t want a cuddle. Or does he?8473259 | PICTURE BOOK AGES 3+ |

Animals RockRead and sing-along to lots of fun animal songs!8469760 | PICTURE BOOK | AGES 3+ |

The Missing AceDangling on a burning rope while chained above a tank full of hungry sharks... join Cosentino on his magic adventures!8488223 | CHAPTER BOOK | AGES 7+ |

Party Time!It’s Kev’s birthday, so Hotdog and Lizzie are throwing him a surprise party!8493655 | CHAPTER BOOK | AGES 6+ |

The Bad Guys Episode 5: Intergalactic GasThe Bad Guys are back to save the world... with a borrowed rocket!8495052 | CHAPTER BOOK AGES 7+ |

Really Weird!Grandma Do is visiting, just in time for Grandparents Day AND the school dance!8495061 | CHAPTER BOOK AGES 6+ |

The Great Egg StinkStep back in time to meet Arg and his dinosaur friend Krrk-Krrk. It’s where the trouble begins!8495933 | CHAPTER BOOK AGES 6+

$13

$10 $10

$15 $5

Huge selection of Australian authors and illustrators. Look for this icon!

$10

$12

$9$6

FROM THE CREATOR OF

EVERY PURCHASE YOU MAKE EARNS REWARDS FOR OUR SCHOOL!

Hand selected from over 50 publishers by Scholastic—the global experts on getting more children reading.

Glitterwing’s Book Week BlunderClara and her sister have a herd of tiny, talking, glitter-twinkly, flying horses—and they are very naughty!8501766 | CHAPTER BOOK | AGES 7+

The Homeless KittenWhen Lily finds a litter of homeless kittens she takes them home and looks after them.8517784 | CHAPTER BOOK | AGES 7+

Heart 2 Heart JournalA gorgeous sequined journal for you to record all your hopes and dreams!8515121 | ACTIVITY BOOK | AGES 8+

5000 Awesome Facts 3Packed full of 5000 facts on hundreds of cool topics!8519843 | NONFICTION | AGES 8+

Zombie Family ReunionJoin Zombie and his family on their crazy adventure as they try to get to the Zombie reunion.8495693 | NOVEL | AGES 8+

The Island at the End of EverythingCan a colony of butterflies lead Ami home before it’s too late?8506217 | NOVEL | AGES 10+

Family, Friends and Furry CreaturesLOL with Tom as he learns all about the Gates family, his friends and a furry creature (or two!).8506735 | NOVEL | AGES 9+

The Goldfish BoyMatthew has OCD. Can he solve a crime when this stops him from going outside?8518373 | NOVEL | AGES 10+

The VanishingWhen Anika is kidnapped, Jazz and Phoenix have 48 hours to find her!8412632 | NOVEL | AGES 10+

The World’s Worst Children 2The beastly boys and gruesome girls in this book are even more disgusting and WORSE than you could ever imagine!8521046 | NOVEL | AGES 8+

$7

$10

$10

$12

$14$12

$18

$8 All purchases benefit our school!

$20

$15

BRUSH THE SEQUINS UP AND DOWN TO CHANGE THE PICTURE

NEW FROM THE

AUTHOR OF THE

SERIES!

JDE

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Dear Parents,Scholastic wants to help you raise readers! Research now shows that the benefits are definite and measurable when children read frequently for pleasure.

The Australian Kids & Family Reading Report™ reveals that in children aged 6–11, one of the most

powerful predictors of reading frequency is parental involvement in encouraging reading.

A Scholastic Book Fair is the perfect place for children to discover a love of books and ignite a lifelong passion for reading. Look through this invitation with your child to preselect some possible choices and pay for your books at the Book Fair.

Have fun choosing books together!

Payment Receipt Number

Please provide the following details:First name:

Surname:

Daytime ph:

School: Suburb/State:

Receipt Number

Online Payment: www.scholastic.com.au/payment Be sure to choose Book Fairs payments, not Book Club.

You will receive an 8-digit receipt number with your credit card payment. Record your receipt number below:

Amount Paid

$ .

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Please send this form in to school with your child BEFORE the Book Fair closes

Item No. Title Price

Total: $

Child’s name: Class:

If you are unable to attend the Fair you may wish to choose from the books in the invitation. List your choices below and pay in advance.

Wish List Payment Monster Trucks!Join the Hot Wheels gang for a monster truck show! 8488397 | READER | AGES 4+

A Piece of CakeHave the other Shopkins forgotten Strawberry Kiss’ birthday? 8512932 | READER | AGES 4+

$4

Books start

at only $4!

Every purchase you make earns learning and literacy resources for our school!

$4

You’re invited to our Scholastic

rainforestreading

go wild for books!

All purchases benefit our school!

Date

Time

Place

Here are just some of the wonderful books to be discovered at the Fair!

The Very Sleepy BearIt’s time for Cranky Bear to hibernate. But a sneaky fox has other ideas.8505265 | PICTURE BOOK | AGES 3+ |

Thelma the UnicornCan a carrot, pink paint and glitter turn Thelma the pony into someone special?8515367 | PICTURE BOOK | AGES 3+ |

The Cat Wants CuddlesCranky Kevin definitely doesn’t want a cuddle. Or does he?8473259 | PICTURE BOOK AGES 3+ |

Animals RockRead and sing-along to lots of fun animal songs!8469760 | PICTURE BOOK | AGES 3+ |

The Missing AceDangling on a burning rope while chained above a tank full of hungry sharks... join Cosentino on his magic adventures!8488223 | CHAPTER BOOK | AGES 7+ |

Party Time!It’s Kev’s birthday, so Hotdog and Lizzie are throwing him a surprise party!8493655 | CHAPTER BOOK | AGES 6+ |

The Bad Guys Episode 5: Intergalactic GasThe Bad Guys are back to save the world... with a borrowed rocket!8495052 | CHAPTER BOOK AGES 7+ |

Really Weird!Grandma Do is visiting, just in time for Grandparents Day AND the school dance!8495061 | CHAPTER BOOK AGES 6+ |

The Great Egg StinkStep back in time to meet Arg and his dinosaur friend Krrk-Krrk. It’s where the trouble begins!8495933 | CHAPTER BOOK AGES 6+

$13

$10 $10

$15 $5

Huge selection of Australian authors and illustrators. Look for this icon!

$10

$12

$9$6

FROM THE CREATOR OF

EVERY PURCHASE YOU MAKE EARNS REWARDS FOR OUR SCHOOL!

Hand selected from over 50 publishers by Scholastic—the global experts on getting more children reading.

Glitterwing’s Book Week BlunderClara and her sister have a herd of tiny, talking, glitter-twinkly, flying horses—and they are very naughty!8501766 | CHAPTER BOOK | AGES 7+

The Homeless KittenWhen Lily finds a litter of homeless kittens she takes them home and looks after them.8517784 | CHAPTER BOOK | AGES 7+

Heart 2 Heart JournalA gorgeous sequined journal for you to record all your hopes and dreams!8515121 | ACTIVITY BOOK | AGES 8+

5000 Awesome Facts 3Packed full of 5000 facts on hundreds of cool topics!8519843 | NONFICTION | AGES 8+

Zombie Family ReunionJoin Zombie and his family on their crazy adventure as they try to get to the Zombie reunion.8495693 | NOVEL | AGES 8+

The Island at the End of EverythingCan a colony of butterflies lead Ami home before it’s too late?8506217 | NOVEL | AGES 10+

Family, Friends and Furry CreaturesLOL with Tom as he learns all about the Gates family, his friends and a furry creature (or two!).8506735 | NOVEL | AGES 9+

The Goldfish BoyMatthew has OCD. Can he solve a crime when this stops him from going outside?8518373 | NOVEL | AGES 10+

The VanishingWhen Anika is kidnapped, Jazz and Phoenix have 48 hours to find her!8412632 | NOVEL | AGES 10+

The World’s Worst Children 2The beastly boys and gruesome girls in this book are even more disgusting and WORSE than you could ever imagine!8521046 | NOVEL | AGES 8+

$7

$10

$10

$12

$14$12

$18

$8 All purchases benefit our school!

$20

$15

BRUSH THE SEQUINS UP AND DOWN TO CHANGE THE PICTURE

NEW FROM THE

AUTHOR OF THE

SERIES!

JDE

85

25

68

8

Dear Parents,Scholastic wants to help you raise readers! Research now shows that the benefits are definite and measurable when children read frequently for pleasure.

The Australian Kids & Family Reading Report™ reveals that in children aged 6–11, one of the most

powerful predictors of reading frequency is parental involvement in encouraging reading.

A Scholastic Book Fair is the perfect place for children to discover a love of books and ignite a lifelong passion for reading. Look through this invitation with your child to preselect some possible choices and pay for your books at the Book Fair.

Have fun choosing books together!

Payment Receipt Number

Please provide the following details:First name:

Surname:

Daytime ph:

School: Suburb/State:

Receipt Number

Online Payment: www.scholastic.com.au/payment Be sure to choose Book Fairs payments, not Book Club.

You will receive an 8-digit receipt number with your credit card payment. Record your receipt number below:

Amount Paid

$ .

BF17 02

Please send this form in to school with your child BEFORE the Book Fair closes

Item No. Title Price

Total: $

Child’s name: Class:

If you are unable to attend the Fair you may wish to choose from the books in the invitation. List your choices below and pay in advance.

Wish List Payment Monster Trucks!Join the Hot Wheels gang for a monster truck show! 8488397 | READER | AGES 4+

A Piece of CakeHave the other Shopkins forgotten Strawberry Kiss’ birthday? 8512932 | READER | AGES 4+

$4

Books start

at only $4!

Every purchase you make earns learning and literacy resources for our school!

$4