Appin Public SchoolStrive to Improve

7th May, 2019 (Term 2, Week 2)Appin Public School97 Appin RoadAppin N.S.W 2560

Phone: (02) 4631 1220Fax: (02) 4631 1486

Email: appin-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Dates to Remember:2019 Uniform Shop is open every Monday - 8:30am to 9:30am8th May Mothers’ Day Breakfast at 8:15am

9th-10th May Stage 2 ZooSnooze Camp

13th May Peer Support commences each Monday of Term 2

17th May Assembly - Presentation of Cross Country Ribbons

24th May PSSA Gala Day # 1 - Information to follow shortly

27th May Parliament - 2:00pm in school hall

28th May Musica Viva - Live Performance by MaraP&C Meeting - 6:30pm in the school library

31st May Assembly - Currawong & AOM for MayZone Cross Country at Thomas Acres Reserve

10th June Public Holiday - Queen’s Birthday

From the Principal Welcome to Week 2 where we have celebrated another successful school cross country carnival yesterday. We also thank Mr Earnshaw for his excellent organisation on the day.Mothers’ Day StallThank you to our wonderful P & C volunteers for once again providing quality Mothers’ Day gifts for our students topurchase. For some students it was such a big decision requiring lots of thought, deliberation and time, whereas forothers, the choice came easy requiring no prompting. Either way, I am sure there will be delighted mums come this Sunday!Mothers’ Day BreakfastThis special breakfast for our students and their mums has once again been organised by our local Rosemeadow Anglican Church and will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, 8th May commencing at 8:15am. We look forward to seeing lots of Mums and Grandmothers this Wednesday morning for this fabulous social occasion as well as the opportunity for delicious food and great coffee.Walkathon Prize WinnersThank you to students and parents who returned their Walkathon sponsorship money. Our school raised $7,373.00 which is a remarkable effort. Our winning student raising the most money overall of $635 was Maddison Culican from Owl Class. Raising the most money and receiving a $50 voucher for Big W in K-2 was Skye Nardi and in 3-6 was Ellie Szczerbanik. The hot-ly contested competition of the class raising the most money was Owl - $969.00, who will enjoy a movie and popcorn prize.Stage 2 ZooSnooz Overnight ExcursionThe excitement is mounting! This Thursday and Friday our Stage 2 students are off to Sydney for two days, sleeping over-night at Taronga Zoo. Some extremely useful tips for parents:• Pack a hand towel rather than a full-sized bath towel. There are no shower facilities so children will wash their face and hands and brush their teeth.• Practise unrolling and rolling up a sleeping bag with your child, as well as fitting it back into the bag.• Pack your child’s bag with them so they like the clothes packed and actually fit into them.• Show your child how to re-pack their bag. A good suggestion is to show them how to roll up their clothes and place them into their bag rather than “shove”.• Have empathy for our teachers. If you would not want your child to eat lollies at home before bedtime and then become hyped up, please do not think it is okay to send lollies on an excursion where teachers are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of 97 children.• Students have to carry their own luggage. Teachers have their own luggage plus first aid kits and folders to carry. Zoo staff do not assist with any loading or unloading of buses.• Back packs are good to take however, “carry-on” size wheely bags are ideal as sleeping bags can fit inside these rather than be tied to a back pack.• Bus drivers do not allow any food or drink to be consumed on the bus.

Student achievementsCongratulations to our Year 6 students who enthusiastically participated in learning activities preparing them for their upcoming roles as Peer Support Leaders. They learnt about the importance of being part of a team and how much stronger they can be working with others rather than working alone. Mr Thompson and Mrs Jedryhowski had some hilarious, as well as insightful moments, over the two days last week. Well done leaders!Magpie class students Brooklyn, Emily, Cooper and Lily have achieved Bronze certificates in Mathletics.Whilst year 6 were participating in Peer Support training, Year 5 students enjoyed some time as a grade with Mrs Morrison and Miss Pejcinovic. Kookaburra students are enjoying their Friday morning sessions using our laptops to improve their reading and maths skills. Well done to these students and keep up with these fantastic efforts!!Stamp Chart SuperstarsCongratulations to the following students who have filled their stamp chart or accumulated dojo points by demonstrating and following our classroom rules: Fairywren: Levi, Amelia, Evie, Jaxon, Oscar, Zachary, ZophieBowerbird: Isla, Cohen, Fletcher, AshleyKeep up the fine efforts!

NAPLAN This annual assessment for Year 3 and 5 students in the areas of literacy and numeracy will take place next week from Tuesday, 14th May through to Friday, 17th May 2019. It is really important that students attend school on each of these days. Whilst Stage 2 and 3 teachers have been preparing students with NAPLAN style learning activities, absolutely no stress is placed upon students. These assessments are seen as just the same as daily learning tasks in which students participate, with the difference being that they are marked by someone else. Students in Year 3 and 5 are asked to send headphones in a plastic zip lock bag with their name and class clearly labelled on it. Please hand the headphones into your child’s classroom teacher ready for NAPLAN Testing.PSSA Gala DaysPSSA Winter Gala Days for Terms 2 and 3 are as follows: Friday, 24th May; Friday, 21st June; Friday, 16th August & Friday,20th September, 2019. Students will be transported to the various grounds by bus. P & C have generously agreed tosubsidise the buses for Gala Day. All students will be required to pay $7.50 to cover transport costs each Gala Day. The buswill depart school at 8:45am sharp and return to school by 3:00pm. Parents are welcome to attend. Venues will be advisedthrough the newsletter closer to the dates. Students must wear full sports uniform (including their school hat).Gymtastics School Sports Program 2019As you are aware, each Thursday of Term 2, students in Years K-6 will have the opportunity to participate in a Gymnastics Sports Program presented by Gymtastic. The program will run each Thursday from 2nd May to 27th June (7 weeks - excluding 9th May - Stage 2 ZooSnooze Camp and 13th June - Area Cross Country). The cost of the 7 sessions per child is $25.00. Payments can be made in instalments. The total cost should be paid in full by Friday, 5th July 2019.Intention to Apply for Year 5 Entry to an Opportunity Class in 2020Year 4 students would have received this note today. If you would like to have your child considered for Year 5 Opportunity Class entry in 2020, you need to apply soon on the internet using a valid email address (not the student’s email address). Instructions on how to apply online will be available from Tuesday, 30th April, 2019 at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5. The application website opens on Tuesday, 30th April and closes on Friday, 17th May. You must apply by the due date.FeesJust a reminder that fees are due for 2019. All fees can be paid off in instalments (POP) Parent Online Payments [our preferred option] can be made via the Appin School website page at www.appin-p.schools.nsw.edu.au EFTPOS is also available at the office for your convenience.Summary of costs:School Contribution - $40 each or $70 per family (more than 1 child)Photocopy Levy - $20 per child

Gardening ClubOn the last day of Term 1,the Gardening Club set upa stall to sell the producefrom their gardens.They successfully raised$35.50 which is atremendous effort.Well done and thank you to Mrs Wallace for organising!!

Aussie of the MonthAn AUSSIE of the MONTH is someone who:* Consistently obeys the school rules;* Is helpful to students and teachers;* Is caring to other class and school members;* Is a good friend;* Always gives of their best and tries hard to improve;* Displays a wonderful attitude to school.The ‘Aussie of the Month’ for April were:Infants - Jaiden MillsPrimary - Rylie Martin-Henry

Student of the Week Owl - Ebony Rosella - Mason Fairywren - Zophie Cockatoo - Ilias Currawong - Patrick Kookaburra - Desmond Lyrebird - Charlie Bowerbird - Tahlia Lorikeet - Isabella Falcon - Rylie Magpie - Ryan Cassowary - Dylan Bellbird - Edward Kingfisher - Harry

Zone Cross CountryThe Zone Cross Country will be held on Friday, 31st May at Thomas Acres Reserve, Rosemeadow.Scholastic Book ClubBookclub was sent home last week and LOOP payments for Order 3 are due Thursday, 16th May 2019. Thank you for your continued support of Scholastic Bookclub in 2019.

Peer SupportTraining

Woolworths Earn & Learn ProgramWe are excited to be taking part in the 2019 Woolworths Earn & Learn program. During the previous campaign, we were able to purchase some great resources with the points we earned, thanks to you. From now until 25 June, 2019 you can collect stickers at Woolworths that go towards Earn & Learn points. For every $10 you spend at Woolworths (excluding the purchase of tobacco, liquor and gift cards), you will receive a sticker. These stickers can then be given to your children to collect on a special sticker card. Once it is completed, they can simply bring it back here to school or you can drop them into your local Woolworths collection box. The more points we earn, the more we can redeem from a choice of over 10,000 educational resources including mathematics and English resources, art & crafts materials and much, much more! We are grateful for your support and look forward to a successful program. If you have any questions, please ask at the office.

Instrumental Music Lessons!On School Campus!!

Small Group & Private Lessons!•  Primary Music Institute offer instrumental music lessons right here on school campus!!•  To Þnd out all about the music lessons please visit PMIÕs website. You can check which instruments are

available, get up to date program details and apply for lessons online!•  Please ENROL TODAY via PMIÕs website!•  Lessons are held once per week on school campus Ð with lessons typically during school hours!•  Only $16.95 per child per small group lesson (2-5 students for 30 minutes)!•  Our small group lessons provide a fun and affordable opportunity to learn instrumental music!•  Private lessons (1-on-1) and pair lessons (max 2 students) are also available!•  Instrumental music can improve your childÕs school results Ð including for reading, maths, coordination,

IQ, abstract reasoning, performance conÞdenceÉ and is great fun! ! !

P: 1300 362 824 E: admin@primarymusicinstitute.com.au www.primarymusicinstitute.com.au

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Appin Public School P&C Committee presents

BULLI DOGS

SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST 2019

6PM START (TBC) BULLI SHOWGROUND, PRINCES HIGHWAY, BULLI

EVERYONE IS WELCOME - PARENTS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, TEACHERS, BUSINESSES

& COMMUNITY MEMBERS (this is an Adults Only event)

$5 ENTRY PER PERSON TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO EVENT (AVAILABLE SHORTLY FROM SCHOOL OFFICE OR CONTACT MELISSA)

RAFFLES - FUNDRAISING - BISTRO MEALS - LICENSED BAR -

ATM - TAB FACILITIES - BOOKMAKER - FREE PARKING ONSITE - BUS SHUTTLE AVAILABLE RETURN TO APPIN

This great event is a fantastic opportunity for us to raise much needed funds for Appin Public School. We have the naming rights for the entire race programme. Please join us for a fun night of fundraising at the races. We have limited spots left for race sponsors.

Invest in the future of our school and your children.

For all enquiries or to book in, please contact Melissa Lovelee on 0420 662396 OR mlovelee@tpg.com.au

We thank you for your support

Appin Public School P&C Committee

Sorry DayWe invite the community to come together to commemorate Sorry Day - the anniversary of the historic Bringing Them Home report and the Stolen Generations apology

24 May 2019

Additionally, there is a FB event set up - https://www.facebook.com/events/1192808704221050/

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out either by phone or email.

Jessica - Team Karen Fundraising Team Phone: 0476 384802 Email: teamkaren84@gmail.com

Facebook: All That Glitters - A fundraising event for Karen

EVERY DAY COUNTS…. day here or there doesn’t seem like much, but…

EVERY MINUTE COUNTS….

When your child misses just…

that equals… which is… and therefore, from Kindy to Year 12, that is…

This means that the best your child can achieve is…

1 day each fortnight 20 days per year 4 weeks per year Nearly 1 ½ a years of

school Equal to finishing Year 11

1 day a week 40 days per year 8 weeks per year Over 2 ½ years of school Equal to finishing Year 10

2 days a week 80 days per year 16 weeks per year Over 5 years of learning Equal to finishing Year 7

3 days a week 120 days per year

24 weeks per year Nearly 8 years of learning Equal to finishing

Year 4

When your child misses just…

that equals… which is… and therefore, from Kindy to Year 12, that is…

10 minutes a day 50 minutes of learning each week Nearly 1½ weeks per year

Nearly ½ a year of school

20 minutes a day 1 hour and 40 minutes of learning each week Nearly 2½ weeks per year

Nearly a year of school

½ hour a day ½ a day of learning a week 4 weeks a year Nearly 1 ½ years of learning

1 hour each day 1 whole day of learning each week

8 weeks per year or nearly a term a year.

Over 2 ½ years of learning

Give your child every chance to

succeed… Every day counts!

Your child’s best learning time is at the beginning

of the day…

School starts at 9am

DON’T BE LATE!

© NSW Department of Education

Collaborative. Respectful. Communication.

Positive environmentsIt is important that our NSW public schools are positive environments and that parents and carers are kept informed of students’ progress and school announcements.

Parents and carers can expect:

• To be welcomed into our schools to work in partnership to promote student learning.

• Communication from school staff will be timely, polite and informative.

• Professional relationships with school staff are based on transparency, honesty and mutual respect.

• To be treated fairly. Tolerance and understanding are promoted as we respect diversity.

What our schools provideNSW public schools work to create positive environments for students, staff and the entire school community that support student learning. We strive to ensure that every student is known, valued and cared for.

Ensuring respectful learning environments for all members of NSW Public Schools communities.

The best education happens when parents and schools work together.

The School Community Charter aligns with the NSW Department of Education Strategic Plan 2018 – 2022.

COLLABORATIVERESPECTFULCOMMUNICATION

The following School Community Charter outlines the responsibilities of parents, carers, educators and school staff in NSW public schools to ensure our learning environments are collaborative, supportive and cohesive.

Unsafebehaviouris not acceptablein our schools

We work together with theschool

We prioritisethe wellbeingof all studentsand staff

We treat each other with respect

School Community Charter

Communicating with our schoolsOur staff will find a time to talk to you when they can give you their full attention. Please remember that while our staff are in class or dealing with other matters, they may not be available to answer your questions immediately.

Our schools and communities will make sure that written communication is appropriate, fair and easy to read. We encourage you to use email and social media appropriately to connect with your school and stay up-to-date with up-coming events in the school community.

Our guide for parents, carers and students provides useful information about the complaints process: education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/rights-and-accountability/complaints-compliments-and-suggestions/guide-for-parents-carers-and-students

Respectful communication is a rightIn all workplaces people have the right to feel respected. Unacceptable and offensive behaviour has no place in our school communities.

To ensure the wellbeing of students, staff and the community in our schools, steps will be taken to address unacceptable behaviour. This may include restricting contact with the school community or, in more serious cases, referral to NSW Police.

We create collaborativelearningenvironments

education.nsw.gov.au

Collaborative. Respectful. Communication.

Unacceptable behaviour may include but is not limited to: • Aggressive or intimidating actions, such as violence, threatening gestures or physical proximity.• Aggressive or intimidating language, including the use of obscenities, making sexist, racist or derogatory comments or using a rude tone.• Treating members of the school community differently due to aspects such as their religion or disability.• Inappropriate and time wasting communication.

COMMUNICATION

COLLABORATIVE

RESPECTFUL

We work in partnershipto promotestudentlearning

School Community Charter

We all playour part

Collaborative. Respectful. Communication.

Golden Pencil Award Term 2 Week 1

Golden Pencil Award Nominees1 Cockatoo Matilda Naisby 1 Currawong Isobel McGilvray1/2 Kookaburra Evie Melville 2 Lyrebird Tyler Cook3 Bowerbird Finlay Thomas 3/4 Falcon Ruby Marks3/4 Lorikeet Emily Lorenz 3/4 Magpie Brooklyn Casey5/6 Bellbird Eddie O’Brien 5/6 Cassowary Sophie Hughes5/6 Kingfisher Erica Smith

The Golden Pencil Awards were presented at Week 1’s Assembly. The quality writing being seen across the school makes teachers very proud. The worthy winners were:-

- Evie Melville from Kookaburra who wrote a descriptive text about what life on her pirate ship would be like.- Finlay Thomas of Bowerbird whose letter tries to convince Mrs Harrison we should have playground equipment at Appin PS.- Kingfisher’s Erica Smith whose emotive letter from a soldier on the front will bring tears to your eyes.

My Pirate Life by Evie Melville, Year 2 - Kookaburra

What would you do if you were a pirate?If I were a pirate, I would look nice and have beautiful long hair. I would be very tall, have a beautiful parrot, have one eye and have a big captain’s hat. I would share some treasure with poor broke pirates. I would be very excited and very jumpy, I would be friendly and respectful to other pirates.My delicious pirate food maker on the ship will be Daisy. She will make delicious food for breakfast lunch and dinner. Next is Shayla, she will be cleaning the dirty grubby decks. Branwen will be the amazing music player for the dinner nights. Mrs Bowden is the cannon firer, she fires cannons at the other ships. Layla will be the welcomer. Josh will be my servant and get the food from Daisy. And last but not least, I would tell everybody to walk the plank to a great white shark or megalodon. Don’t forget Ivy will never have any breaks hehehehe mwahhahaha. I forgot one more thing Hudson will put my an-chor down and then make everybody else do their very very very very very hard jobs and I will just sit down and relax and watch T.V. That is the end of my pirate story. Thanks for listening.

Letter to Mrs Harrison Regarding Equipmentby Finlay Thomas, Year 3 - Bowerbird

Dear Mrs Harrison,

I strongly believe A.P.S should get playground equipment. Here are some

reasons so you say ‘YES!’ We can improve our fitness, we can make new friends

and we can learn new skills. Think of the poor, defenceless future children to

come to Appin who love playground equipment. Where will they play? It’s also

not fair that in the past when there were 32 students in the school here they

got a playground and we don’t.

Firstly, I strongly extraordinarily believe we should get playground equipment

because us kids need fitness! Also we could become the fittest kids in the

world if we play there every day! It is very healthy and most people won’t get

sick, so there will be more kids coming to school per day. We also can stay alive

longer if we don’t get sick.

Secondly, I am certain we should get playground equipment because most people could make

fantastic new friends. No one will be lonely at all. It will also be an improvement on the PBL team. Instead of boring, it will be fun

with new friends all over the school. Don’t you hate having to walk around all those single students? By that I mean they don’t

have friends. If they have a whole group of friends, it wouldn’t be so hard to walk around them all at once.

Finally, I am certainly positive that this extraordinary school should get a magnificent playground so we can learn impressive new

skills. Some people will be very unique compared to others. Kids can also entertain their friends if they go to parks. I’d really like

to learn contortion and I’m sure other people in the school would too. The only way to learn con tortion is to stretch, get fit and

get strong. Another fantastic reason to get playground equipment just brought to you.

In conclusion, I am extraordinarily certain that we should get playground equipment because we can improve our fitness and

strength, we can make new fantastic friends and we can learn great new skills. Our fantastic principal needs to have a fantastic

view of our fantastic students on some fantastic new playground equipment!

Love Finlay

Letter to Emily

I am terribly sad for what I have been doing to other people although I really don’t have a choice! How is the farm? Is mum moving on now after dad passed away? Look I’ve got to go but I want you to know I dearly love you and I want to give you a big squeeze.

Love you lots,Your big brother Kevvy xxxx

Dear Ems,

I am not enjoying war but am very glad I am not hurt. How’s school? I wish I was at home watching you grow up like a good big brother. I wish I was next to you as we sing happy birthday or even just to hug you as you leave for school. I feel horrible as I may never see you again, be able to sit at the table with you and mum eating dinner.

Sleeping doesn’t exist for me as I have terrible nightmares and are scared of getting bombed or shot while I am asleep. It is hard to see people fall to the ground, hear the sirens or watch the aeroplanes fly over the ground. I wanna come home and be with my mates, watch you tumble, play with Sniffle Snuffle and go to the gym with mum.

Talking about Sniffle Snuffle, how is he? Did he get his vaccinations? Did you get rid of the fleas he had? Have you replaced your pet fish sky?

by Erica Smith, Year 5 - Kingfisher