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News & Views Crookwell Public School

26th October, 2018 Term 4 Week 2

Seanna for being very mature and sensible.

Tyler Benn and Lane Cunningham for helping Miss O’Neill on lunch duty.

Mrs King for going above and beyond for the students in our school.

Sophie Watson for handing in lost property.

All infants students for their wonderful behaviour on our excursion to ‘The Gruffalo’.

Zoe Knight for sharing her amazing writing.

Ms Caffery for being proactive!

Year 6 for an excellent final life education experience!

Bethany Murray and Nicky Wilcox-Symons for outstanding strength in Rock & Water.

Joshua Churchill for fantastic fitness results every day!

Alec and Evelyn for keeping our school tidy by removing litter around the perimeter.

Maddie Vallender and Myles Kearney for outstanding results in comprehension.

Layne Carson for brilliance in spelling.

Hailey Collins for beautiful manners in our community.

Thank you to the many people who have donated items to sell at the White Elephant stall.

Storm Dennis for lovely manners.

Lazarus Topalidis for excellent sight word knowledge.

Sam Frost and Charlie McGregor for saying the kindest things to Mr Whittington.

Levi Webster for amazing growth in mathematics.

Gracie Walsh for always having a beautiful smile on her face.

Elizabeth McDonald for always being so positive.

Vincent Bill for excellent creative writing.

Lennon Osborne for his amazing skipping ability in iPlay activities.

Ellie Whittington for being a lovely friend.

Ivy Bailey for her positive attitude towards learning.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Gundungurra

nation, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future

43 Denison Street, Crookwell

Ph: 48321213 Fax: 48321353

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

www.crookwell-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Working Together, Growing Together

Next Week

Tue 30 Oct AECG AGM @ Goulburn HS 4.15pm

Thu 01 Nov Responsible Pet Care - Infants

Thu 01 Nov Yr 6 Water Watch @ Kiama Creek

Fri 02 Nov Interschool Equestrian Competition

Sat 03 Nov Interschool Equestrian Competition

Sun 04 Nov Interschool Equestrian Competition

Coming Up

Tue 06 Nov Playground Sounds

Fri 09 Nov Wear red: Daniel Morcombe Day

Sat 10 Nov Open Garden Festival markets @ CPS

Sun 11 Nov Open Garden Festival markets @ CPS

Wed 14 Nov STEM Showcase Day @ CHS

Mon 19 Nov Kindergarten Orientation Week commences

Fri 23 Nov Kindergarten Orientation Week concludes

Fri 23 Nov Schools Spectacular matinee excursion

Fri 30 Nov Presentation Evening @ CHS, 7pm

Tue 04 Dec Yr 6 Orientation Day @ CHS

Mon 10 Dec ‘Kids on Keyboards’ K-6 Concert

Tue 11 Dec Year 6 Fete

Wed 12 Dec Year 6 luncheon @ 12pm @ Crown Theatre Cafe

Fri 14 Dec Colour Fun Run

Wed 19 Dec Last day of term for students

Presentation Evening

Friday 30th November, 2018 at 7pm

Infants Excursion to Canberra Theatre This week the students of Kindergarten, 1/2W & 1/2A travelled by bus to the Canberra Theatre to enjoy an amazing performance of ‘The Gruffalo’. The students were mesmerised by the songs, dances and brilliant performances by Mouse, Gruffalo, Owl, Fox and our favourite, Snake!

After the show the students enjoyed lunch together in the park by Lake Burley Griffin. The teachers would like to commend all the students on their amazing behaviour on the excursion, you should all be very proud! It was a wonderful day for everyone.

Mrs Whittington, Miss O’Neill, Miss Anthony, Mr Atfield & Mrs Gay.

Infants students were so happy to see The Gruffalo.

Shae Dumesic, Louise Robertson & Ada Dunn are all smiles

waiting for the show to begin!

Jonah Allwright & George Willis wait excitedly for the show.

Levi Webster & Lachlan Nolan enjoy their lunch in the park.

Students are excited to see the fountain going in Lake Burley

Griffin.

Kobie Clements & Emma Campbell enjoy the bus ride.

After a big day Hudson Hape & Harrison Galway needed to

rest their eyes.

Life Education Van This week all classes visited Harold the healthy giraffe at the Life Education van. They participated in a variety of activities that were suited for their year levels, including themes that focused on body awareness, safe choices and becoming cyber wise.

The students at Crookwell Public School have been fortunate enough to participate in the Life Education van program for a number of years, enhancing their knowledge about health related topics. Students were treated to a pat and cuddle from Harold at the end of their session.

Kindergarten are introduced to Harold for the first time.

Jordan Tate participated in an activity to match posters.

Tyler Benn adds a tomato in the ‘everyday food’ hoop.

Presentation Evening

Friday 30th November, 2018 at 7pm

Lennon Osborne was excited to pat Harold.

Tyler Benn jokes around with Harold the giraffe.

No Hat …… Play In The Shade Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world with 140,000 new cases and 1,000 deaths recorded annually. The increasing occurrence of skin cancer in Australia is a matter of concern with skin cancers accounting for 80% of all new cancers diagnosed each year.

The A.C.T. and surrounding region has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in Australia. The major cause of skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet radiation over many years, particularly during childhood and adolescence. Even if exposure does not cause obvious sunburn, damage still occurs and accumulates over the years.

To help protect students from over exposure to the sun during Term 4, the school’s policy of ‘No Hat…Play in the Shade,’ will be strictly enforced.

Please encourage your child to wear their school hat at school to help keep them sun safe.

N.B. Adjustable microfibre school hats are available from the uniform shop at a cost of $15.00.

Levi and Lachlan model the school hat which protects little

faces from sunburn.

Daniel Morcombe Day, Friday 9th November

2018 The Daniel Morcormbe foundation supports the promotion of child safety throughout Australia. To support this worthwhile cause, Forum will be holding a fundraiser on Friday 9

th November. Since

2005, Bruce and Denise have campaigned to make Australia a safer place for all children. The Foundation has two main aims, to educate children and young people to remain safe in a physical and online environment and to support young victims of crime.

“Our goals are to make Australia safe for all young people and to support victims of crime”

On Friday 9

th November 2018, teachers will run special

child safety lessons designed by the Daniel Morcombe foundation to reinforce the important message the group aims to have all children understanding. Forum would like to ask that students come dressed in red clothing and bring a gold coin donation to school. Money raised will be collected by Forum members and forwarded to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. Student Supervision As teachers are not legally required to be on duty before 8.45am of a morning, teachers are not rostered to supervise students who arrive at school early. Please do not send your child to school before 8.45am to help safeguard your child’s safety.

For families who need to send their children to school before 8.45am or collect them after 3.30pm there is before and after school care provided by The Crookwell Neighbourhood Centre.

Thank you for your compliance.

Kindergarten News Topics

Kindergarten will be continuing to present news each week for Term 4. A list of the topics for news is below along with the day in which your child will present. The topics are based on the key learning intentions for the term. Please encourage your child to be prepared for their weekly delivery of news as it helps develop confidence and speaking and listening skills.

Week 1 Tell us about your holidays.

Week 2 Design and draw a picture of a playground.

Week 3 Tell us a joke or two.

Week 4 Can you make a sculpture out of cardboard?

Week 5 Tell us 3 interesting facts about your favourite animal.

Week 6 Draw a portrait of yourself.

Week 7 Bring in a piece of writing you have done.

Week 8 Sing your favourite Christmas carol.

Week 9 An you bring in a recipe to share of your favourite dessert or sweet.

Week 10 What are you doing with your family for Christmas?

News days

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Nathaniel Tyler Alfie Seanna Georgina

Piquet Braith Alvin Lane Taj

Hudson Emma Jordan Mia Tommy

Indi Lennon Kobie Haris

Headlice ~ Please be Vigilant in Their Eradication! There have been several reports of children being infested with head lice across district schools. Lice certainly don’t discriminate about who they infest. They are a persistent problem. Please inspect your child’s hair regularly and take immediate action if you find any signs of their presence.

The information below may prove useful and assist with effective treatment:-

The topic of head lice is often a taboo subject and embarrassing when our child gets them, but relax – it has nothing to do with being clean or dirty. Head lice are caught like a common cold is – by being close to someone who has them (or sharing hats or brushes) – so it can happen to any one of us! The good thing is that they aren’t life-threatening and they are easily treated.

The first step is to look out for them. As only 50% of children with head lice will itch, it is a good idea to check your child’s hair once a week. Whilst the lice themselves are very small and hard to see, the eggs are more visible as small whitish flecks firmly attached to the hairs, usually quite close to the scalp. If you see these, don’t panic! The treatment is easy and requires only two important and inexpensive tools: white hair conditioner – any brand and price will do – and a fine tooth comb (available at our local chemists).

Treatment

1. Wash your child’s hair as you usually would, then apply a generous amount of white conditioner to the hair and leave it.

2. Next use the fine-tooth comb to comb through your child’s hair, wiping the comb on white tissue. Check the tissue for dead lice which will look like small brown spots. 3. Continue combing until no more conditioner can be combed out (this may take five minutes or more in a child with long hair) and leave to dry.

The conditioner works by immobilizing and suffocating the head lice. After one treatment your child is considered safe to return to school/contact with others, but for proven lice eradication this treatment must be repeated every second night for a total of four treatments (i.e. – over seven days), to immobilize any further lice which may have hatched and prevent the remaining eggs from hatching. You may still see ‘eggs’ in your child’s hair – don’t panic! The glue that the lice use is very sticky and empty egg cases may remain in the hair, growing out as the hair grows, over a period of weeks. To prevent head lice becoming a problem in your home, a simple solution is to treat your child/children one night a week with white conditioner and a fine-tooth comb.

Responsible Pet Care Program The Responsible Pet Care Program will be returning to our school next Thursday for all infant students. Students will learn through dance, role play and song how to approach and be safe around dogs. Scarily, ‘Children aged 0-12 are statistically in the highest risk category for dog attack injuries requiring hospitalisation’. They will be bringing along their trained dog for the morning, where students will be able to practise what they learn. There is no cost for this incursion and it will take place in our school hall. Please phone the school office on 48321213 if you have any questions.

Reminder Parents of students in Year 6 who are attending Crookwell High School in 2019 are reminded to hand in the enrolment forms at Crookwell High School as soon as possible.

Thanks in advance.

Kindergarten Orientation Week Monday 19th Nov. – Friday 23rd Nov. 2018

Hockey Gala Day – Postponed until 2019 Unfortunately due to sporting clashes and other unforeseen circumstances, the Crookwell Seven-a-side Hockey Gala Day that is run by Crookwell Public School and St Mary’s School, will now be postponed until Term 1, 2019. Thank you to all parents and friends that offered their assistance on the day and we hope you will be able to attend next year.

Stage 1 News Topics

Students in Stage 1 will continue to do news in Term 4. Please see the table below for your child’s news day. Students will speak on news topics to share their knowledge and understanding on key learning areas covered at school. Please encourage your child to participate. Thank you for your support! 1/2A

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Campbell Jonah Ned Sam F. Phoebe

Lily Mia Lachlan Noah Phoenix

Sonny Ihaka Brayden Kenzi Koa

George William Angus Zackery Jim

Bailey Chloe Benjamin Cooper Charlotte

James Charli Mele

1/2W

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Shae Ava Bastian Bodi Ollie

Logan Braxton Lincoln Ivy Gemma

Danny Lachlan Zoe Liam Tully

Thomas Levi Sam H. Kade Ada

Harrison Caleb David Briah Laura

Louise

Week Topic

2 Your favourite part of the school holidays and why.

3 Write a recount about our excursion to ‘The Gruffalo’.

4 Share with your class 3 things you learnt at the ‘Life Education’ visit.

5 Free choice.

6 Draw a character from your favourite book, use 5 adjectives to label and describe your character.

7 Name an Australian animal and give 3 facts about your chosen animal.

8 Share with your class your favourite thing to do in the summer holidays.

9 What I would like for Christmas or a gift I would like to give someone else.

Kids need real experiences with real people, pets, dirt, puddles, mud, trees and fresh air to grow healthy brains, minds and bodies. Maggie Dent

Year 6 White Elephant Stall Now is the time to sort out your cupboards to create space for Christmas goodies and, if you were wondering what to do with all “treasures” that you no longer need or want Year 6 has the answer! Donate them to the Year 6 Fete for the White Elephant Stall. All donations can be left at the school office and would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Year 6.

Thank you! I would just like to thank the parents who have gone out of their way to congratulate me on my appointment as principal of Crookwell Public School. Your phone calls and conversations in person really mean a lot to me and I am very thankful for your ongoing support. Together we can ensure the best possible outcomes are achieved for our most precious resource, our children.

Michael Whittington

School Uniform Thank you to the families who are ensuring their child/children attend school wearing full school uniform. The wearing of uniform suggests a sense of pride a student feels in being part of the Crookwell Public School team.

N.B. If you are finding it difficult to provide uniforms for your child/children please phone Mr Whittington on 48321213 to arrange a confidential solution to the concern.

2019 Classes Enquiries about classes for next year are being received. When all staff positions are filled and children have been grouped, with academic and social considerations taken into account, an announcement will be made in News & Views on Friday 7

th December, 2018.

Enrolling Now For 2019

If you know of families who will have children starting school at Crookwell Public in 2019 please encourage them to return their Application for Enrolment Form promptly. This will allow staffing arrangements for next year to be firmly in place by the commencement of the new academic year.

Families new to the school community are invited to contact the school on 48 321 213 to arrange an interview with Mr Whittington, meet the staff, tour the school and receive a Crookwell Public School Information package.

Thank you to the families who have already completed and submitted their child’s application to enrol.

Make each night count School aged children generally need 10 hours sleep per night to be able to function at their best at school each day. A good night’s sleep is crucial to our mental and physical wellbeing.

My School Students write every day and we choose many shared experiences and topics we know a lot about for our writing inspiration. One thing we all know about is school which is why it was chosen as a recent writing topic.

Chloe Price created a beautiful piece of writing on why she loves Crookwell Public School. Her writing is pictured below for your enjoyment. Well done Chloe on your amazing writing!

Independent writing from Year One student, Chloe Price.

Playground Sounds We will be hosting Playground Sounds again this term. The energetic music event gets students and staff dancing and singing for 45 minutes, promoting emotional and physical wellbeing. Playground Sounds will be held in Week 4, Tuesday 6

th November at 12:30pm. The cost per student is

$5. While there is no prize for best dancer, there is no shortage of elaborate dance moves that are showcased.

Please complete the attached form below and return to school by Friday 2

nd November.

……………………………………………………………………… Playground Sounds

I give permission for my children; __________________, in class ____________ __________________, in class ____________ __________________, in class ____________ __________________, in class ____________ to attend ‘Playground Sounds’ on Tuesday 6

th November in

Week 4. I have attached a total of $ ______________ ($5 per child) Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________ Date: _____________ If payment made online POP Receipt # ________________

Year 5 Overnight Canberra Excursion In week 5 of term 4, students from Year 5 will be venturing to Canberra for an overnight visit to experience a range of wonderful and exciting venues. Students will head off from school bright and early in the morning on Thursday 15th November and return in the afternoon of Friday 16

th

November. Students will visit Parliament House, Questacon, National Gallery of Australia, Mt Stromlo Observatory, the Australian Institute of Sport and the Australian War Memorial. All these visits tie in to, and help consolidate, what the students have been and will be learning in the classroom this semester.

The cost of the excursion will be approximately $212 per student. This cost will cover transport to, from and around Canberra for the two days, overnight accommodation, dinner on Thursday night, supper, breakfast and lunch on Friday and all entry and workshop fees to the places we will be visiting.

We are arranging a raffle to reduce the cost for each student. If you have any items such as wood or vouchers that you could contribute to the raffle this would be greatly appreciated. Each student will be given raffle tickets to sell. Money raised from the tickets each student sells will come off their individual excursion cost, so students have the opportunity to significantly reduce the cost of the excursion. The selling of tickets is optional. The remaining balance is to be paid by the end of Week 2 Term 4, Friday 26

th October.

If there are any issues with payment please contact the school.

There will be additional medical and equipment notes in the upcoming weeks.

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Year 5 Overnight Canberra Trip

I give permission for _________________________to attend the Year 5 Overnight Canberra excursion on Thursday 15

th

and Friday 16th November.

I have included the remaining balance as payment for this excursion. Signed: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________________________ If payment made online POP Receipt # _______________

…………………………………………………………………

Make Each Morning Count

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is well known that children who eat breakfast everyday are more receptive to learning.

Schools Spectacular Performance 2018 On Friday 23

rd November there will be a preview

performance of the 2018 Schools Spectacular event at Qudos Arena, Homebush. We have limited tickets available for students.

Participation is now open to students from Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 on a first in basis and students who auditioned for dance and choir have priority. Notes and money must be returned by Friday 9th

November to secure your child’s position on this excursion.

A coach will depart the school at 7.00am, and return at approximately 6.30pm. There will be a rest stop at McDonalds on the journey back where students may purchase dinner. Students will be required to wear full school uniform and bring a packed lunch and recess for the trip to Sydney.

Cost of this excursion inclusive of transport and ticket will be $60.00 per student, with additional money required for dinner.

Miss Phoebe Bell ………………………………………………………………….

Schools Spectacular Performance

I give permission for my child/children _______________________________________________ to participate in the excursion to view the Schools Spectacular Performance on Friday 23

rd November at

Homebush. I have enclosed $60.00 per child for the excursion. Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________ Emergency Phone contact: _______________________ Date __________________ If payment made online POP Receipt # ________________ ………………………………………………………………….

Yours in Public Education,

Michael Whittington Principal

Jade Bell Assistant Principal

Kirstie O’Neill Relieving Assistant Principal

P&C News

Food for Thought Roster Mon. 29 Oct

Brooke Kearney & Liddy Skelly

Wed. 31 Oct

Kassie Rowe & Rob and Nicola Foster

Fri. 02 Nov

Kristy Knight & Jackie Dawson

Mon. 05 Nov

Alicia Hape & Susie Munson

Wed. 07 Nov

Belinda Foley & Jan Woods

Fri. 09 Nov

Kassie Rowe

CUA School Colour Fun Run This term the P&C will be holding a major fundraising event,

a COLOUR FUN RUN! After the success of last year’s fun

run we were very keen to do it again! The event will be held

on Friday 14th December at the Lyn Cooper fields (soccer

fields). This is a sponsorship based fundraiser and we are

looking to raise money to purchase some fantastic new

additions for our wonderful school. Last year our amazing

students and their families raised over $10 000 which we

used to set up a brand new reading program for our infants

students and put towards new interactive TV’s.

The CUA School Colour Fun Run is a healthy fundraiser that

we hope you’ll all get behind. The event sends the right

message to students about having fun while getting involved

and being active, it will be a fantastic way to finish off the

school year. We’re looking for all students to participate and

we’re organising a great day for our community, so we’d love

our parents and friends to come down on the day.

Sponsorship forms have been sent home with each child this

week, detailing how to set up your own online fundraising,

even your friends and family far away can sponsor your

child! Students who raise just $10 will receive a prize, the

more you raise the better prize you can choose. These

prizes range from handballs to TV’s and robots! Fundraising

will only be open until Friday 23rd

November and after that

date you will have 5 days to order your own prize online

which will be presented to you on the day of the Colour Fun

Run.

If you will be available to assist on the BBQ or in some other

way on the day I encourage you to contact the school on 02

48 321 213.

Sarah Whittington P&C Secretary

Crazy Camel Fundraiser Students have been busily completing their beautiful artworks for the 2018 Crazy Camel fundraiser. Christmas is fast approaching and these personalised items would make excellent Christmas presents for your loved ones, at the same time as raising funds for your child’s school…it’s a win win!

Student artworks and sample items are available at the office to view before placing orders. Orders and payment must be received by Friday 2

nd November (Week 3). Please see

below for prices. Order forms are attached to today’s News & Views.

Thank you in advance for your support! Calendar $14

Family Planner $16

Greeting cards $14

Sketch pad $18

Diary $18

Notebook $18

Pillowcase $22

Tea Towel $25

Tote Bags $23

Don’t forget the next P&C meeting is Monday 29

th October at

4pm.

Thank you, Kassie Rowe P&C President

Community Announcements …………………

The inclusion of any announcement does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation

thereof by Crookwell Public School.

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Art Qty

Unit Pricing

Total $

Calendars $14

Family Planners $16

Greeting Card $14

Diaries $18

Notebooks $18

Sketch Pads $18

Pillowcases $22

Tea Towels $25

Tote Bags $23

Total amount

ORDER FORM

Child’s name:

Parent’s name:

Parent’s phone:

Classroom name/number:

Return to school with payment by: Friday 2nd

November

Artwork to be submitted by the date above please.

Please make payment payable to your school.

Date: Thursday, 8th November 2018

Tel: (02) 8882 7875 ● schoolservicesnsw@interrelate.org.au ● www.interrelate.org.au

Session 1: Where Did I Come From? Time: 6:00pm

Audience: Year 3 and 4 students and their parents/carers

Sessions: 1 x 60-minute session

Program focus:

Discuss the male and female reproductive systems, foetal development and the birth process

Personal safety and protective behaviours

Note: Older students are encouraged to attend if they have not previously seen this program.

Session 2: Preparing For Puberty Time: 7:15pm

Audience: Year 5 and 6 students and their parents/carers

Sessions: 1 x 60-minute session

Program focus:

Discuss the physical changes of puberty, emphasising that it can be different for everyone

Develop students’ understanding of periods and sperm production, as well as the physical, emotional, social and intellectual changes associated with puberty for both boys and girls

Enhance awareness of children’s personal safety and protective behaviours

Note: Younger students are welcome to attend at the discretion of their parents/carers.

Family cost: 1 session $30 per family | 2 sessions $35 per family

Please note that this cost is GST inclusive

Where: WOLLONDILLY PUBLIC SCHOOL

When: Thursday, 8th November 2018

(Specialty books are available for purchase on the night)

Please complete and return to your school with cash/cheque payment in an envelope

(please make cheques payable to the school)

Family name: ________________________________________________________________________

No. attending: Session 1: Where did I come from? _______ Session 2: Preparing for puberty_______

in Interrelate’s ‘Family Evening Program Bundle 2’. Enclosed is my payment of $___________________________

Signed __________________________________________ Date _______________________________

Parent / Guardian

Family Program Bundle 2