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‘Encouraging individual learning and confidence in a friendly caring community’

Dear Parents, Welcome to 2020!!! Another exciting year ahead for our wonderful little school.. Keep an eye on the newsletter & our Facebook page for updates. Extra matters will see notes go home with students. Last minute changes will be informed by text (please fill out the “Update Contact Details 2020” form) You have lots of reading ahead so let’s get this party started!

STAFFING 2020

Principal, K-1 teacher: Mrs Trish Forsyth

Year 3-4 teacher: Miss Rachael Richardson

Year 5-6 teacher: Mr Mitch Hardy

RFF & Art Teacher: Mrs Julia Roohan

RFF & Library Teacher: Mrs Joanne Garay

SAM: Ms Sandra Gibney

SLSO: Mrs Penny Butler

GA: TBA

Band: Ms Abby Smith, Ms Sophie Jones & Ms Sandra Gibney

SPORTS DAYS The sports days for each class are as follows: K/1 : Monday 2/3/4: Tuesday 5/6: Friday Sports uniform & joggers are to be worn on these days.

TERM PLANNER Please be sure to keep somewhere safe to refer to. Additional dates will be added as they arise. We will work at sending out a draft planner for each term in the coming weeks.

LABELLING ITEMS Please make sure that ALL items of clothing, school bags, lunch boxes and drink bottles are clearly labelled. Thank you.

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SWIMMING CARNIVAL This years Swimming carnival will be held on Friday the 14th of February for students 8-13. Note

was sent out on Wednesday.

CLASS INFORMATION SESSIONS Information sessions will occur on the following days and times. If you are unable to attend and wish to discuss any aspect of your child’s schooling please contact your child’s classroom teacher. Mr Hardy 5-6: Tues 4th Feb @ 2.15pm Miss Richardson 2/3/4: Wed 5th Feb @ 2.15pm Mrs Forsyth K-2: Thurs 6th Feb @ 2.15pm

GOWRIE Before and After school care times have changed due to a lack of bookings for 2020. Currently the service will be operational Monday and Tuesday mornings and Monday-Thursday afternoons. If we wish to see an increase in days we need to support this service. Please see Gowrie staff or call 0447 446 610 for more details. A reminder that students are not to arrive at school before 8.30am.

PARKING A reminder that parking in the school grounds is for teachers only with the exception of one 5 minute car park space. Please find attached a copy of our “Car Park Etiquette”.

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Important Dates Term 1 2020

4-6 Feb: Classroom Info Sessions

7 Feb: Welcome BBQ 5.30pm

11 Feb: P&C Meeting

14 Feb: Swimming Carnival

21 Feb: District Swimming

13 Mar: Western Swimming

16-18 Mar: Stage 3 Canberra trip

2 April: Triangle Sports

9 April: Last Day of Term

27 April; Term 2 Begins


FIRST AID NOTE We provide; band aids, stingose, savlon,

cold packs, bandages. We will administer prescribed medications

as per your instructions. In case of medical emergency we will

administer : ventolin, epipens & call 000. This will occur even if your child is NOT asthmatic or does not have a registered allergy as they may be having their first reaction at school.

However we need permission from you to administer Panadol/Nurofen/Clarytine in the case of mild illness. Please fill out the “Update Contact Details 2020” form attached.

SPELLING MASTERY VOLUNTEERS Parents and grandparents are asked to volunteer as tutors in the morning from 9.00—9.30am. Tuesday to Thursday. If you are able to help on any or all of these days, contact your child’s class teacher. There will be training available for new volunteers. Please see the attached note if you are able to assist in any way.

STAGE 3 CAMP TO CANBERRA Notes were sent home on Wednesday with students in Years 5 & 6. Please ensure they are returned promptly.

SCHOOL BAND Band resumes next Monday 3rd February. If your child is interested in joining/rejoining the band, the criteria for participation are as follows: Students must be in Year 2 or above. Musicians: must be taking music lessons Vocalists: must participate in the audition

process (date to be announced). Cost: $25.00/term Minimum commitment = 1 semester (2

terms) Students must commit to forfeiting their lunch break every Monday for band (they will have 10 minutes to eat first). They must be willing to assist in setting up and packing the down each week. Band performances mostly occur in the evenings or weekends so a permission note will be sent home when necessary.

2020 WELCOME BARBEQUE The welcome Barbeque is a wonderful event which not only allows families to catch up after the summer break but to meet the new families that have joined our school community. Everyone is invited next Friday, Feb 7th at 5.30pm. A sausage

sizzle & drink will be provided. Please bring a plate to share.

P&C MEETINGS P&C Meetings are held twice per term (usually Week 3 & 7 at 6pm). Our first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday 11th February at 6pm and we hope to see as many existing and new families as possible represented. A reminder that the work carried out by the P&C is for the benefit of all children attending our wonderful school and that many hands makes light work! We look forward to seeing you all there!

HEALTHY LUNCHES A reminder that students need healthy lunches (11.30am) and recess (1.30pm) at school. Please do not send your child to school with packet food such as chips, twisties or sweeties. Suitable foods include fruits, vegetable sticks, sandwiches, cheese sticks, savoury biscuits with topping, yoghurt. etc. Remember to pack an extra piece of fruit or vegetables for Crunch & Sip (10am).

SCHOOL BAND 2020

Name _______________________________________

My child will be participating in the “Occa Rockers” this year. My child understands that being a band member requires commitment (as well as a sense of fun!). I understand the cost involved in $25/term. Please find enclosed $___________ cash/

cheque (please circle) or POP receipt # _____ _____

Signature: ____________________________ Date: ____________________________


COSTS FOR Term 1 2020

School Contribution (2020) : Our Non-compulsory School Fees this year remain the same as 2019 that being $40 per child, $80 for two children or $100 a family. Your contributions are important to us. School contributions are due at your earliest convenience and may be made in term instalments if required.

Additional Programs : This year our additional program costs for Mathletics (K-6), Reading Eggs (K-1), Typing Tournament (K-6), Mind Time (K-6) and Chinese language class (2-6) is $60 per student. These programs are offered at a reduced cost and have proven to be very successful as key learning tools both in our classrooms and at home.

Band : The cost is $25 per student per term. (minimum 1 semester commitment)

Swimming Carnival: The cost will be $9/students turning 8 and over in 2020 Stage 1/2 Excursion to Jenolan Caves —Excursion: $20 (do not send payment for this until

permission note is distributed Stage 3 Excursion—Canberra: Cost $350 Payments may be made by cash or cheque to the school office or via our Parent Online Payment (POP) system that is accessible via the school website : www.oconnell-p.schools.nsw.edu.au From the home page, click on the “Make a Payment” tab and follow the prompts from there.

SPELLING MASTERY 2020

Name:……………………………………..

I am able to help with Spelling Mastery from 9.00am-9.30am on:

Tues: …….. Wed: …….. Thurs: ……..

SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION 2020

Family Name_______________________________________ I understand that the non-compulsory school contribution is $40/1 child, $80/2 children or $100/family. Please find enclosed $___________ cash/cheque (please circle) or POP receipt # _____ _____ Signature: ____________________________ Date: ____________________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS 2020

Family Name_______________________________________ I understand that the additional program fee (covering such programs as Reading Eggs, Mathletics, typing tournament, mind time & Chinese) for students in K-6 is $60/child. Please find enclosed $___________ cash/cheque (please circle) or POP receipt # _____ _____

Signature: ____________________________ Date: ____________________________


UPDATING CONTACT DETAILS 2020

FAMILY NAME: __________________________________________________

Parent Name ………………………………… Parent Name…………………………………..

Home no. …………………………………... Home no.……………………………………....

Mobile no. ………………………………..… Mobile no. …………………………………….

Work no. ………………………………..……. Work no. …………………………………..….

Email………………………………………....... Email…………………………………………...

Emergency Contact1………………………… Emergency Contact2.………………………..

Home no. ……………………………………..... Home no.…………………….…………………....

Mobile no. ………………………………...…..… Mobile no. ………………….…………………….

Relationship to child.……………………..…. Relationship to child.……………………..….

SCHOOL PICK UP:

The following people are authorised to pick up my children from school:

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

MEDIA PERMISSION (Includes social media):

I give permission for photos of my children to be used in school related media.

I do not give permission for photos of my children to be used in school related media.

NEWSLETTER:

I wish to receive the newsletter via email only (please tick preferred email address)

I wish to receive the newsletter via email as well as by hardcopy (please tick preferred email address)

I wish to receive the newsletter via hardcopy only

FIRST AID:

I hereby give permission to school staff to administer the following to my child if required:

Panadol

Nurofen

Clarytine

DO NOT ADMINISTER ANY MEDICATIONS

Signed: …………………………………………………………………………………… Date:………………………………………………...


CAR PARK ETIQUETTE

Pedestrian Access to cars parked in Blacks Mill Lane must be via the grassed oval and the school steps. Do not walk up or down school driveway. Younger siblings and school children must be supervised by parents at all times when crossing school driveway and once on Black’s Mill Lane.

G A R D E N

Admin Building

Pathway STAFF PARKING ONLY

STEPS TO OVAL &

PICK UP AREA ONLY

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UP AREA

PLAYGROUND

Waiting Area

Please do not park in the school grounds. Pick up point areas are only for quick

picking up and putting down. If you need to park, please do so in Black’s Mill Lane.

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