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League Stars Inspire – Health & Wellbeing Canberra Raiders players, led by Jack Wighton had the opportunity to encourage our students with the message that it is important to build resilience. Stage 3 explored how success, challenges and failure can strengthen their own identities and the importance of having a good support team around them, such as our family, friends, school and sporting clubs.

Students learnt different ways to respond positively to challenges and failures, such as using self-talk, using early help-seeking behaviours and optimistic thinking. Students encouraged one another in how they could participate in new activities and examined how success through persistence can have positive outcomes and strengthen their own character. Students also engaged in discussion about gratitude and how they should never take things for granted and to be grateful for the opportunities they have around them.

Our Canteen Needs Your Help We need volunteers for our canteen. We are grateful for whatever help you can give us, just a few hours in the morning would be fantastic. Please contact Di in the canteen or the front office

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School Newsletter Queanbeyan West Public School

Issue 4 — Term 1 Week 8 16 March 2021

19 Mar Anti-Bullying Day Get Safely to School Day

18 Mar National Close the Gap Day

19 Mar Assembly 12:30pm Click here to join the meeting

22 Mar Harmony Day

22 – 24 Mar Stage 3 Camp

26 Mar Earth Hour 30 Mar Cross Country Carnival 31 Mar School Leaders conference –

GRIP 1 Apr Easter Hat Parade PBL rewards day

Values Certificate Assembly Last Day of Term

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Respectful Conversations Please remember that when approaching the office, or any staff members it is important that everybody is spoken to in a calm, respectful way. This is to ensure that open communication can occur and issues can be resolved in a timely manner. Please refer to the below Department guidelines about communicating with our schools.

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Covid Update All schools may adopt the following changes commencing 8 March 2021:

• Parents and carers may enter the school to drop off and pick up students in accordance with local school COVID Safe arrangements. This means that parents and carers entering the site still need to check in at the office using the app and our sign-in sheets.

• P&C meetings and other gatherings of parents and/or community members for school events (such as working bees) can proceed. All participants must continue to comply with the gathering limits prescribed by the Public Health Orders. Physical distancing and hygiene measures must be adhered to at all times.

• All visitors to a school site must comply with sign-in arrangements. This includes the requirement to sign the school sign-in sheet where they acknowledge that they will comply with the COVID-19 requirements for visitors, contractors and service providers each time they visit. Visitors must also check in using the Service NSW QR code.

• School can welcome parents and carers to attend school sporting events and activities, whether indoors or outdoors, in line with the requirements in place for other community sporting competitions and training activities in NSW.

• Students are able to mix together across year groups or other cohorts for all school related activities.

• School orientation programs can continue.

• There are no recommended limits on the number of performers in singing groups, including for in-class educational activities such as group repetition, chanting, recitation, or singing activities.

• Musical groups including bands and ensembles are permitted in well-ventilated spaces or outdoor areas. Students and staff must comply with the Safe Health Practices infection control requirements.

• During solo and group singing, chanting and rapping events, a distance

School Values Focus

Students will be learning about the Zones of Regulation. They will discuss different strategies to support and manage the different emotions they feel during the day and how they can get themselves to the Green Zone, so they are ready for learning!

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PBL)

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of 5 metres between themselves and any person they are facing, including staff, students and audience members is to be maintained where practicable.

• Field trips, excursions and camps to Victoria, Queensland and ACT can continue where interstate border requirements permit.

Harmony Day Harmony Day on the 21st of March celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. In schools we celebrate inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for all Australians, from the traditional custodians of the land to those who have come from many countries around the world. Students at QWPS will celebrate Harmony Day on Monday the 22nd March Students can choose to wear either their cultural dress or something orange to show their support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia. Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Day. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations.

Regional Swimming Carnival On the 10 March, Mr Sedunary and several students went to Dapto to compete in the Regional Swimming Carnival. It was a great day and all competitors represented the school with pride.

Virtual Assembly 12:30pm To be held Friday 16 March 2021

KB- Kenzi A: excellent effort in Reading. Ganeev K: an improved effort in public speaking. Robati L: for an improved effort in Maths. KH- Willow M: her enthusiastic attitude towards all aspects of schooling. Frankie Y: her willingness to learn new things. Sheanne K: enthusiastically participating in all class discussions. KJ- Zeina H: for always trying her best. Japinderdeep N: for being a helpful and respectful class member. Makanaka-Faith M: for her enthusiastic approach to learning. KM- Horain W: being a quiet worker and great listener. Jett S: trying hard to learn single sounds and sight words. Mason H: working hard to stay on task. 1J- Shae H: always being a kind and respectful friend to all. Charlotte K: for always trying her best and taking pride in her work. Arman S: being responsible and enthusiastic about his learning. 1L- Patrick S: for trying his personal best in writing. Lolohea F: for being a respectful class member. Shubham G: for gaining confidence in sharing ideas in class. 1N- Lara P: for her positive attitude to all learning tasks. Ruby L: for enthusiasm in Writing and always producing her best.

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Kerrin P: for always trying her best in all learning tasks. 1/2W- Tony B: for being a thoughtful and helpful class member. Jordan C: for displaying school values and using No Go Tell. Ava N: for working well during independent activities and being a helpful class member. 2H- Xavier H: improved focus and effort in all areas. Luisa L: excellent work with 2D shapes. Shakeria W: persistence in Reading. 2S- Abbey-Rose C: for a terrific attitude towards her learning. Afreen J: for always contributing during Maths. Joshua T: for working hard during Spelling. 2/3F- Spencer F: for his positive attitude towards learning. Melanie K: for her persistence in all learning areas.

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2/3F- Derek N: for his enthusiasm in writing tasks. 3/4L- Angus M: for his enthusiasm and keen application during learning. Alicia W: for always being kind and considerate towards others. Taylah H: for her amazing application during learning time. 3/4M- Casper S: improved effort in class learning. Lucinda W: persistence in writing. Lucas G: persistence in writing. 3/4S- Henry B: being a supportive and kind class member. Cooper M: always using feedback to improve his writing. Leila M: trying her best in all areas of learning. 3/4W- Angus E: for writing neatly during handwriting lessons. Tong Tong: for working independently during writing lessons. Samantha S: for pride in her bookwork. 4/5D- Lames H: for being an amazing help in the classroom. Riley G: for participating in all activities. Andrew W: for contributing to classroom discussions. 5/6F- Laycie C: for her enthusiastic approach to all learning tasks.

Aleks S: for his application and perseverance when challenged in the classroom. Emily N: for being an eager participant in class discussions. 5/6H- Zack N: for using reading strategies to decode unfamiliar words. Bryah A: for her eagerness to participate in all learning tasks. Tanesha E: for being a kind and helpful classmate. 5/6T- Adam H: for applying himself during writing lessons. Janelle M: demonstrating perserverance when challenged in the classroom. Amarli H: for taking pride in the presentation of her work. SLC- Marcus E: for improved resilience and sportsmanship. Dwayne B: for excellent effort during English lessons. Mariella V: for improved effort and attitude to learning. SLD- Talia W: for her diligent effort in improving her reading. SLL- Dallas D: for his energetic approach to his learning. SLKH- Alex W: persistence with his written task. Stay and Play Playgroup Our school playgroup is currently meeting at Blackall Ave Park and recently got involved with Clean Up Australia Day! Using tongs and plastic bags, the playgroup kids helped to clean up rubbish left behind by other park users. They found quite a bit and facilitator Mel was super proud of their efforts. Any QWPS family with children aged 0-5 is welcome to join the playgroup, ask at the front office for details. Swimming carnival finalists

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Merit Award Recipients

SRC Representatives

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WHO WE ARE The QWPS Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association is the official parent organisation of our school. Our P&C brings together a dedicated group of parents, caregivers and interested citizens who want to help and be involved with their school to support the teaching and learning at QWPS. The P&C provides an opportunity to learn about the school's curriculum and programs, shape and develop school policies, share information and views, assist in building a positive school community, and help raise funds to provide extra resources.

HOW YOU CAN BECOME INVOLVED Our school community is made up of a diverse group of people, with a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, life

experiences and talents. Being a volunteer for our P&C is a great way to share your ideas and experiences, understand more about what

happens at school, get to know teachers and the Principal, and voice your opinion about

school issues. Everyone is welcome to attend the P&C meetings. Meetings are held at 7pm on the second Tuesday of every month (except for during school holidays). Each meeting is held in the school library, and this year we are excited to offer virtual attendance as well. Meetings generally run for up to one hour. By becoming a financial member, you are eligible to vote on matters raised. If attending meetings isn’t your thing or doesn’t fit into your schedule, there are many other ways you can be involved. You could help cook a barbecue, serve in the canteen for

special events, help coordinate a raffle, seek donations, write grants - there is something for everyone! Any contribution is a worthwhile one to support the

children and community of our school. An hour or two once or twice a year can make a huge difference to what we can achieve! The more people who are involved in the P&C, the more exciting and successful it will be. New faces always bring new ideas and new enthusiasm! UPCOMING EVENTS Athletics Carnival The P&C will be running a canteen at the Athletics Carnival for hungry athletes and spectators. More information to be provided shortly. 6th May – Mother’s Day Stall The Mother’s Day stall will be available for students throughout the day to attend with their classes. More information will be provided closer to the date. CONTACT US

qwps.pc@gmail.com Follow the “Queanbeyan West PS P&C” Facebook page

Phone the school office and leave a message for the Executive Committee

QWPS P&C News The Executive Committee

for 2021 is:

President – Sara McIntyre

Vice President – Noa Le Roux

Secretary – Andrew Flahive

Treasurer – Travis Masters

Membership forms are available at the school office or by emailing the

P&C.

The current membership fee is $1 for a year.