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Dudley Street, Asquith NSW 2077 Phone: (02) 9477 1258 Fax: (02) 9482 2523 Email: [email protected] Website: www.asquith-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and Carers,

SASS Staff Recognition Week 26-30 August It was SASS Staff Recognition Week last week! Each year, schools recognise and acknowledge the important work our School Administrative and Support Staff undertake in our schools. Our SASS staff are often the first people you see when you enter a school, and are essential to maintaining positive relationships with students, parents and the community. SASS staff work in school offices, in classrooms and libraries, and maintain the care for the school grounds and buildings. They often are the ones to tend to students when they are unwell, and they ensure the efficient management of school financial and administrative functions. To our unsung school heroes we say…

Mrs Karen Corbett (SAM)

Mrs Julie G (SAO)

Mrs Heidi Nelson (SAO)

Ms Emma Duncan (SLSO)

Mrs Jymima Fitisemanu (SLSO

Mrs Lucy Mandarano (SLSO)

Mrs Kerrie Kolts(SLSO)

Mrs Jenny McInnes (SLSO)

Mr David Hermon (SLSO)

Mrs Fran Easy (SLSO)

Mrs Linden Browne (SLSO)

Mrs Gai Ceccato (SLSO)

Mrs Kim Neatherway (Mini –Lit)

Mr Karl Cotter (GA) Schools would not function without these critical people, and our SASS staff are the best in the area! Please wish them a happy (though belated) SASS week when you see them or ring in to the school.

Term 3 Week 7 5 September 2019

Upcoming Events 2019

Term 3 Week 7 04.09.19- 06.09.19 Band Camp 07.09.19 Bogan Bingo –

Asquith Golf Club Week 8 12.09.19 Kindergarten Tour –

2.00pm 15.09.19 Working Bee Week 9 17.09.19 P&C Meeting –

7.30pm Library 20.09.19 Book Nook Week 10 27.09.19 Last Day of School

Term 4

Week 1 14.10.19 Students return to

school 06.10.19 Sydney North

Athletics Carnival – Olympic Park

17.10.19 Festival of Children’s Music Rehearsal – Pymble PS

Asquith Public School is a

NSW Government School

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Principal’s Report Continued

Happy Father’s Day! We hope all fathers, grandfathers and other significant males in the lives of our students had a very happy Father’s Day. Thank you to all the dads, grandads, uncles and special friends who shared a meat pie or a quiche with their children last Thursday morning. Once again, the P&C provided our school with an invaluable opportunity for families to connect with each other while investing in quality time with their children. And what a great way to start the day with a meat pie and tomato sauce. Yum! Of course our bands and choir groups once again entertained us with great enthusiasm and talent. Thank you to Matt the Hat (Band Director) and Mrs Kylie Clift (Choir Teacher) for providing our students with this opportunity to shine. Father’s Day is also a great reminder of the important role father’s play in enhancing the wellbeing and mental health of their children. Children thrive and flourish on feelings of affection that come from caring and supportive families. There is no ‘right’ way to be a father but we do know that fathers being involved in their child’s life through school can benefit both their own and their child’s wellbeing. The ‘Be You’ fact sheet Engaging Fathers explores this topic in more detail.


https://beyou.edu.au/fact-sheets/relationships/engaging-fathers



Our fabulous P&C volunteers, who, without them, the day would not have been possible. Thank you!

Responsible Pet Education Program for K-2 students As part of the Safe Living component of the PDHPE syllabus, K-2 students learnt about responsible pet ownership and safe behaviour around dogs. Charlie, the Cavalier, was an obliging participant in this program and certainly won the hearts of staff and children alike. Thank you to Mrs Tanya Fitzgerald for organising this incursion. The children were involved in role playing, and demonstrating how to approach a strange dog safely while understanding and responding to the dog’s behaviours appropriately.




Meet Nellie, our local Guide Dog in Training! You may notice beautiful Nellie in our school playground most afternoons. She is a guide dog in training, and is learning the important skills of supporting people with disabilities. While we don’t encourage family pets on school grounds, we are very happy to support this important socialisation stage of Nellie’s training. Good luck Nellie!

NSW Department of Education’s Enrolment Policy Attached to this newsletter is a fact sheet for parents with the details of the Department’s new enrolment policy. The changes affect families seeking out of area enrolments. The school’s enrolment committee will be in touch with families who have made out of area applications shortly.

A lot can happen overnight! I’m sure you have all noticed the dramatic improvement to what we can now proudly call the native bird habitat at Asquith Public School. Thanks to the persistence and determination of our Enviro Hub and representative school staff, there has been a dramatic transformation to this garden area located in front of the Library. The tranquillity and natural beauty of this space is now inspiring some plans to create a quiet area for staff and parent groups seeking an opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surroundings. Come along to the P&C Working Bee on Sunday, 15 September to enjoy planting some native ground cover and enhance the beauty of this area even more.




Stage 3 Camp at Milson Island We farewelled a very excited group of Stage 3 students and their teachers on Monday morning as they departed for their two night camp at Milson Island. This camp provides the children with the invaluable opportunity to learn, connect with others and develop resilience outside of the four walls of the classroom. Thank you to all the parents for ensuring everything was packed and that there children were so well-prepared for this experience. A massive thank you to Ms Jane Crawford for organising this camp, along with Mrs Bronwynne Lewis, Mr Martin O’Brien, Mrs Joanne Elmes, Mrs Chloe Roger and Ms Madeline Fletcher. This camp would not be able to happen without the tremendous support of these teachers who have spent time away with their own families to ensure the children have this memorable experience. In saying that, all teachers told me how they excited they were to go on camp as well!

Dates for your diary: This Saturday night: P&C Bogan Bingo! Book your table today! Sunday 15 September: P&C Working Bee Friday 20 September: Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Medal Assembly

Which notes have been sent home this fortnight? If you are missing any of these notes or you need another copy you will find them in the notes section on the school website. Hard copy notes are provided to families and Skoolbag is used for updates and informal information. Please remember to subscribe to the Skoolbag app or check the school website for school communication. Skoolbag requires families to subscribe each group, eg. Choir, dance, Stage 2 as appropriate for your child’s activities and learning needs.

Grade or Stage Note

Whole School School Working Bee

Karan McDonnell Relieving Principal



PBL

Asquith Public School PBL

Lokie Ribbons

Achievement Awards

Medal Awards

KP Charlie M, Luke B, Isabella C, Nozomi O

KT Anna R, Abbey L, Zach J

1H Chelsea K, Rayansh S

1L Maryam M (x2), Ryka N(x2), Lia G, Rocco M

2F Vanessa C, Mia M, Elijah L, Theo W

2G Mitchell T, Charlie P, Timiothy H

2/1C Amy S, Alex C, Ben Z

3S April S, Abigail S, Jordan P

3W Robin G, Ciara D, Scarlett M

4V PJ J, Ethan T (x2)

4C Lillie P, Jordan F, Mitchell T

5RM Kosaki N (x2)

2-6W Hayden B, Tejas G, Omer B, Arabella H, Ewan P

Week 6

2/1C Ben Z, Archie B

3W Phoenix L

4V Todd B

6E Ella D

Week 7

2G Charlie P

4C Mitchell T

4V Saia E



Merit Awards

Term 3 Week 6

KT

Savannah S For an excellent contribution to Living World discussion.

Rory B Respect.

KP

Sienna T-C Great problem solving.

Charlie M Responsibility.

1H

Layla B Being a team leader in Maths groups.

Alex A Respect.

1L

Maryam M Participation in class discussions.

Katerina S Pride.

2F

Yiming S Helping his peers with division questions.

Cate D Responsibility.

2G

Timothy H Hard work writing OREO paragraphs.

Lincoln S Respect.

3W

Hong Yu S Class Award

Pyung L Responsibility.

4/3Y

Vienne F Her participation in class discussions.

4C

Mitchell T Making an effort to improve his handwriting.

Daniel M Responsibility.

5L

Carl W Independent work habits and a commitment to learning.

Eva S Pride.

2-6W

Lucy F Respect.

Hugh L Responsibility.

K-2V

Boston S Enthusiastic participation in gymnastics.

K-6C

Nina W Being a confident public speaker.

Will C Responsibility.

6E

Billy F Joining in class activities.

Aiden L Respect.

6C

Mina Z Dedication to her artwork.

Alexander B Pride.

Term 3 Week 5

KF

Allie S For her amazing area robot.

Charlie B Respect.

KT

Avash J For focus and engagement in his learning this week.

KP

Macayla T Concentrating on letter formation.

Simera K Responsibility.

1H

Alistair L Always doing his best during sport.

Meggie L Pride.

1L

Chloe L Excellent persuasive writing.

Nate N Pride.

2F

Theo W Fantastic effort when writing a persuasive paragraph.

Vanessa C Pride.

2/1C

Matilda W Working well in Mathematics.

Jahmali P-C Pride.

2G

Eloise I Reading aloud with fluency and expression.

Atrin R-J Responsibility.

3W

Phoenix L His responsible attitude towards his learning.

Eleonora H-F Responsibility.

3S

Scarlett C Do her personal best, always.

Connor G Respect.

4/3Y – Week 4

Sienna J Her thought school rebuild design.

4/3Y

Mikolaj S Being an encouraging class member.

Matthew M Pride.

4V

Agrim L Always using his class time wisely.

Saia E Responsibility.

4C

Yoyo D Working collaboratively in STEAM teams.

Hamish Z Pride.

Sienna M Sharing expert knowledge in science discussions.

5RM

Eddie M His creative painting inspired by our ‘Nanberry’ text.

Greg S Respect.

6E

Ella D Suspenseful writing.

Corey G Respect.

6C

Alinta D Pride in her work. Respect.

K-2V

Rory W For his kindness to others and his ‘can do’ co-operative approach to learning.

Beau J Responsibility.

K-6W

Flynn W Carefully painting his pinch pot.

Aaliyah T Responsibility.

2-6W

Tejas G His beautiful manners and respectful behaviour towards his peers. Respect.

Dillon I Settling into her new school well, and for being a helpful class member. Class Award.



SCHOOL INFORMATION

AUSTRALIAN PERFORMING ARTS GRAMMAR SCHOOL – AUDITIONS

APGS is an exciting, innovative school for students with a passion for the creative and performing arts. Established in 2005, The Australian Performing Arts Grammar School is open to students of artistic ability, dedicated to nurturing talent and encouraging rigour and dedication to both the performing arts and academic learning. The school is a boutique institution, designed specifically to meet the needs of young people who, in addition to their academic studies, desire to focus on Music, Drama, Dance and/or Visual Arts.

Auditions Dates: Friday 27 September Wednesday 30 October To submit an application form, please click here: https://apgs.nsw.edu.au/php/Form_Application.php *For students unable to attend the above dates, distance auditions can be arranged. If you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Admissions on (02) 9518-5123 or [email protected].


https://apgs.nsw.edu.au/php/Form_Application.php

https://apgs.nsw.edu.au/php/Form_Application.php



LEARNING SUPPORT NEWS

COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Education for your child is important and regular school attendance at school is essential for your child to achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options. NSW public schools work in partnership with parents to encourage and support regular attendance of children and young people. When your child attends school every day, learning becomes easier and your child will build and maintain friendships with other children. If a student misses as little as eight days in a school term, by the end of primary school, they’ll have missed over a year of school. Following an absence from school, parents and carers must ensure they provide the school with a written or verbal explanation. Lateness is recorded as a partial absence and must be explained by parents. If your child is late to school, a parent must escort them to the office to explain the reason for their lateness. If you are having difficulties with getting your child to attend school or arrive on time, you should contact the school and discuss the issues and ask for help. Further information on Compulsory School Attendance can be found at https://education.nsw.gov.au/student-wellbeing/attendance-behaviour-and-engagement/school-attendance


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