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News & Views Crookwell Public School

Indi Fahey and Georgie Robertson for handing in lost property.

Codie and Hayley Richardson for settling in beautifully to CPS.

Pat and Alexis Stivala, welcome to Crookwell Public School!

Jack McErlane for sharing his handball with his new friends at Crookwell Public School.

Jay Knight and Charlie Colley for their kindness when looking after other students.

Cooper Galway for being a great help to Mr Whittington.

Tahlia Gourlay for her passionate knowledge on native Australian wildlife.

Laura Watson for accurate recital of the months of the year.

Ihaka Hape for great thinking when discussing the Olympics.

Olivia Stepien for thinking of and explaining great reasons about why she enjoyed a book.

Haris Shah for excellent rhyming words work.

William McDonald for his kind gesture.

Montanna Allwright for sharing her exciting holiday news with Mr Whittington.

Lincoln Kearney for his dribbling skills, basketball that is!

Riley Hill and Charlie Cramp for being great helpers in the classroom.

Alec for handing in lost property.

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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: 48321 213 Fax: 48321 353

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

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

Working Together, Growing Together

Next week

Mon. 03 Feb Kindergarten 2020 commence school

Mon. 03 Feb Tea & Tissues for Kindy parents – 9.30am

Thu. 06 Feb Water Carnival Yrs 3 - 6

Coming up

Mon. 10 Feb P&C Meeting in the staffroom at 5.00pm

Mon. 17 Feb Yrs 2/3 Swimming Scheme commences

Thu. 27 Feb District Swimming Carnival ~ Goulburn

Fri. 28 Feb Yrs 2/3 Swimming Scheme concludes

Fri. 28 Feb Clean Up Australia Day

Wed. 04 Mar School Photograph Day

Wed. 11 Mar Regional Swimming Carnival ~ Goulburn

Sat. 14 Mar Binda Picnic Races

Wed. 18 Mar Boys District soccer trials ~ Goulburn

Wed. 18 Mar Girls District soccer trials ~ Goulburn

Thu. 19 Mar Girls & Boys District hockey trials ~ Goulburn

Thu. 26 Mar District Rugby League Trials ~ Crookwell

N.B. The Crookwell Public School Swimming Readiness Survey (attached) must be completed for ALL enrolled students before they are permitted to go swimming. This will be kept on file for the season and be used to assist us to keep your child safe around water.

31st January, 2020 Term 1 Week 1

Welcome to 2020! It was great to see everyone return safely to school after the summer holidays. I hope you had an enjoyable break and are rested and well-prepared for the new school year. To all the newly enrolled students and their families I warmly welcome you into our school community. I also extend a very warm welcome to Mrs Atfield and Mr Roberts who join our staff again. I feel certain you will all find your association with the school both enjoyable and rewarding.

I encourage all families to contact the school immediately if they have any concerns or matters that need to be discussed or clarified. These open channels of communication help to foster strong links and develop deep understanding between a student’s home and their school and is an important factor contributing to educational success.

Tea and Tissues! How exciting! Kindergarten students will be starting school on Monday 3rd February. To ensure a settled morning for all, we invite Kindergarten parents and carers to ‘Tea and Tissues’ in the school staffroom.

After delivering your child to the Kindergarten classroom, please join Mr Whittington for tea and coffee and meet the parents of your child’s future friends.

We look forward to a fantastic 2020!

Mr Whittington, Miss O’Neill and Miss Stephenson

Best Start This week our 2020 Kindergarten students have been enjoying some special one-on-one time with their new teachers Miss O’Neill and Miss Stephenson. During this time they have been completing their Best Start Assessments. Best Start is used to assess what knowledge and experiences children are bringing to their first year of school.

The teachers will use this knowledge to create quality learning programs that cater for the individual needs of our students.

Miss O’Neill, Miss Stephenson and Crookwell Public School are excited to welcome our Kindergarten children who start full-time from Monday 3rd February.

Genevieve Webster completing her Best Start Assessment with the lovely Kindergarten teacher, Miss Sophie

Stephenson.

Miss Kirstie O’Neill enjoying time with Billy Woods who is

very excited to be starting school this year!

Great to be back! There are many happy faces in classrooms and in the playground from both students and teachers. It has been a wonderful first week back at Crookwell Public School! Thank you everyone for making it an enjoyable way to start the year and to warmly welcome our new families.

Faith Riles and Poppy Snape were delighted to be back at

school.

Our Kinder boys from 2019 have certainly grown up over the

holidays and are ready for Year 1 in 2020!

Crookwell Public School – 155 years

of public education for the children

of the Upper Lachlan in 2020!

Jay Knight, Aidan Stubbings and Charles Butler enjoy the

privilege of using the Year 6 quad.

Georgie Robertson and Indi Fahey reunited on the first day

of school.

Sonny Woods, Jack Haynes and Thomas Cole enjoyed the

sunshine and fresh air on Wednesday morning.

Phoebe Murray, Poppy Stephenson, Reagan Willis, Tegan

Allport and Addie Dawson looked spectacular in their school uniform as they posed beautifully for a photo.

William McDonald struck a pose for the photographer on

Wednesday morning. He was extremely excited to be back at school for 2020.

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 1, 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.

Resources/Equipment Needed in 2020

When you are shopping you may wish to buy items of school equipment for your child/children from one or more of the following lists. Clearly marking your child’s belongings with their name or initials would be greatly appreciated.

Kindergarten, Year 1 & Year 2

Art shirt

Library bag

Reading folder

Primary Classes

HB lead pencils

Blue/Red/Black ballpoint pens (not felt tip variety)

30 cm wooden ruler (measurements in centimetres and millimetres, not inches)

Eraser (not toy rubbers please)

Sharpener

Highlighters (4 pack)

Coloured pencils (12 pack)

Art shirt

Library bag

Gluestick

1 small pencil case

Display folder for Peer Support – Year 6 only.

Chicken News Mr Howard and Chris Tetley have worked tirelessly over the school holidays getting our ‘Chicken Mansion’ prepared for the arrival of the school hens. The final touches will be made over the next few weeks to help ensure we have safe and happy hens. The four hens joining our school were hatched in Term 4, 2019 by Stage 2 students.

Before they settle in to their home they will require names. Our newly elected Environmental Committee will be conducting a Naming Competition. Entry fee is 50 cents per suggestion. Committee members will be set up under the oak trees during recess time for all of Week 2 (except swimming carnival day). The top 10 guesses will be voted on by the school community via Facebook poll. All money raised through this competition will go towards purchasing feed for our chickens.

John Howard: What a legend!

To Keep Track of Your Child’s Belongings You can: use a permanent laundry marker to label clothes, hats

and shoes, or sew or iron on personalised labels

go through your child’s bag with them each night

check that labels haven’t faded with washing

enquire at the office when something is misplaced and they will direct you to the school’s lost property area.

Classes Students have returned to school pleased to meet up with old friends and eager to develop friendships with the school’s newly enrolled students. The school has a happy tone and classrooms are settled with students and teachers ready for work. I am very proud to say that we are able to staff our school with dedicated, caring and professional staff in class sizes that will benefit every student. I feel positive that 2020 is going to be a very good year for us all.

Our staff for the year is as follows:-

Kindergarten - Miss Kirstie O’Neill (AP Infants) and Miss

Sophie Stephenson

Year 1/2 Emu – Mrs Hannah Graham

Year 1/2 Kangaroo – Mrs Sarah Whittington

Year 3/4 Platypus – Ms Lauren Caffery

Year 3/4 Echidna – Mrs Margi Hayes

Year 3/4 Koala - Mr Bojan Nedanoski

Year 5/6 Kookaburra – Miss Anna Kemp

Year 5/6 Dingo – Mrs Lesley Atfield (Term 1 & 2) Miss

Phoebe Bell (Term 3 & 4)

Year 5/6 Magpie – Mrs Erin Thorpe

QTSS/Literacy and Numeracy coordinator – Mr Greg Atfield (Rel. AP Primary)

Learning & Support Teacher - Mr Cameron Roberts/Mrs Jade Bell (Term 3 & 4, 2 days per week)

Library & RFF Teacher – Miss Ellen Miners

School Learning Support Officer - Mrs Kate Gay

School Learning Support Officer – Mrs Lyn Green

School Learning Support Officer – Mrs Nicole Price

School Learning Support Officer – Miss Jayde Della

School Learning Support Officer - Mrs Karen Lynam

School Counsellor - Mrs Margaret Hudson

School Administration Manager - Mrs Billie Willis

School Administrative Officer – Mrs Megan Johnston & Mrs Amanda Merryfull (every 2nd Friday)

General Assistant - Mr John Howard

Principal - Mr Michael Whittington

School Leaders……. (Presentations 7th Feb.) Leadership is a quality we value and promote at Crookwell Public School. I congratulate each of the following students who were elected to leadership positions by their peers and extend a very warm invitation to family members and friends to join us in the school hall on Friday 7th February at 12.15pm as the leaders are inducted and their badges presented.

Forum Representatives for 2020 are:- Year 1/2 Emu ~ Olivia Woods & Oliver Keith

Year 1/2 Kangaroo ~ Emma Campbell & Alfie Haynes

Year 3/4 Platypus ~ Zoe Knight & Kade Fowler

Year 3/4 Echidna ~ Lilli McDonald & Caleb Woods

Year 3/4 Koala ~ Ada Dunn & Alexis Stivala

Year 5 ~ Evelyn Dark and Joe Stephenson

Year 6 ~ Maddy Wray & Sam Dooley

Sports House Captains for the year are:-

Bluegum House ~ Betsy Willis & Tyler Smith

Waratah House ~ Emma Robertson & Aiden Stubbings

Wattle House ~ Sophie Watson & Jay Knight

Sports House Vice-Captains for the year are:-

Bluegum House ~ Tahlia Gourlay & Joshua Churchill

Waratah House ~ Sianabel Anderson & Vincent Bill

Wattle House ~ Charlotte Selmes & Charles Butler

Class Captains for this term are:-

Year 1/2 Emu ~ Lane Cunningham-Rowell & Alvin Pearson

Year 1/2 Kangaroo ~ Georgie Robertson & Tommy Dunn

Year 3/4 Platypus ~ Ned Cramp & Jim Dawson

Year 3/4 Echidna ~ Laura Churchill & Harry Galway

Year 3/4 Koala ~ Louise Robertson & Cooper Galway

Year 5/6 Dingo ~ Emma Robertson & Glynn McIlwain

Year 5/6 Magpie ~ Codie Richardson & Jack McErlane

Year 5/6 Kookaburra ~ Addie Dawson & Pat Stivala

Term 1 Reminders Students are expected to wear full summer uniform,

which includes the school hat and school socks, to school every day.

Please avoid sending to school noodles or any other food that requires heating.

Students who arrive at school late or leave school early must be signed in/out at the administration office.

Verbal or written explanation must be given to the school to explain all student absences.

Students are not prevented from bringing personal belongings to school, but please remember to leave very precious or expensive items at home as the school cannot accept responsibility for belongings that are lost or stolen. iPads, iPods etc that are brought to school need to be given to class teachers as soon as the device owning student arrives at school and are to be collected by the owner at the end of the day as they depart for home.

Please encourage your children to walk across the pedestrian crossing at the front of the school when crossing the road to come to school or to meet you of an afternoon.

Late arrival / Early departure If your child arrives at school after school has commenced, leaves prior to school ending or leaves for a period during the school day, it is necessary to call at the school office and obtain a late arrival or early departure slip.

Your compliance will assist us to keep your child safe at school.

Thank you for your cooperation in this regard Published Weekly

The school newsletter called, ‘News & Views’ is the primary method the school communicates with its families. The newsletter can be accessed through the Crookwell Public School webpage (www.crookwell-p.schools.nsw.edu.au ) or you can receive a hard copy of the newsletter which is sent home with the youngest child of the family attending school on the last day of each school week.

Many families have the newsletter emailed rather than receive a hard copy. This method of communication is preferred by the school as it is more economical in terms of time and resources, and is a more reliable method to convey information about school happenings to school families.

If you would prefer to have the newsletter emailed please return the slip below so we can add you to our list. Otherwise please check your child’s bag on the last day of each school week in order to keep up-to-date with school happenings.

Thank you, Michael Whittington - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -

News & Views email list

I would like to be added to the Crookwell Public School

‘News & Views’ email list. My email address is:-

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Name: _________________________________

Signature: _________________________ Date: ________

Update Your Details

Have you moved, got a new email address or changed phone numbers? Please inform the school office of any changes in your living situation so we can contact you when the need arises. Selecting a Scripture or Ethics Group Please read the information below as an outline of each scripture group to help you make your decision.

Catholic: Catholic scripture classes are religious and are

available for students in Kindergarten to Year 6. Classes are taught by representatives from the local Catholic churches (including St Marys). Lessons are religious and values based.

Ethics: Ethics classes are a non-religious option for students

in Years 3, 4, 5 & 6. Ethics classes involve lessons based on values and building positive relationships with others.

Non Participation in Ethics and Scripture classes:

Students who attend non-scripture classes will not be taught however they will be supervised by a staff member. Students will have the opportunity to access technology, books and writing materials during this time.

Please make an informed choice when selecting the most appropriate option for your child. If you would like more information please speak to the Principal, Mr Michael Whittington, by phoning the school office on 48 321 213.

Ethics or Scripture Classes or Neither? Each Thursday morning, trained members of our community visit the school to lead 30 minute scripture and ethics classes. Students, with parental consent, may participate in either ethics or scripture classes. Children of parents who do not wish for them to participate in either of these classes will be supervised by a member of Crookwell Public School’s staff.

To ensure students participate in classes according to their parents’ wishes please complete and return the attached table by Friday 7th February, 2020.

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Ethics or Scripture Classes or Neither?

Class Student Names Kindergarten, Years 1 & 2 Non-participation

Kindergarten, Years 1 & 2 Catholic

Years 3/4/5/6 Ethics

Year 3/4/5/6 Catholic

Year 3/4/5/6 Non participation

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2020 VOLUNTARY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION

What is A Voluntary School Contribution?

The vast majority of public schools request a contribution from parents each year to supplement existing funding. These contributions allow schools to provide additional resources and learning programs for our students.

What Will The Money Be Used For?

The money will be used to purchase resources to support teaching/learning programs for each student across the school.

How Much? The suggested contribution is $50 per child. Please note that this roughly equates to $1 per child per week.

I cannot stress enough the difference to our school finances that your contribution will make. The contribution fees are within the guidelines set by the Department of Education.

How To Pay

Please place your contribution, with the slip below, in an envelope and return it to the school office as soon as you are able. If you prefer, you may choose to pay a contribution in instalments. A receipt will be issued for all monies received.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school.

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Crookwell Public School

2020 VOLUNTARY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION

Please find enclosed cash/cheque for $________________ (full contribution / instalment)

(Please make cheques payable to Crookwell Public School)

Family Name: ________________________

Name/s of child/ren: 1. _______________________________ 2. _______________________________ 3. _______________________________ 4._______________________________

Signature: _______________________________________

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Crookwell Public School 2020 Swimming Carnival Thursday 6th February is the Crookwell Public School Swimming Carnival for Years 3–6. Students are to come to school at the normal time and may arrive wearing their house colours if they wish (Waratah – Red, Bluegum – Blue, Wattle – Yellow).

Students will assemble at school before walking with their teachers to the pool in their house groups at approximately 11.30am.

Students participating in the competitive races will nominate for their races on Monday 3rd February. Please discuss with your child what races they’re capable of competing in, i.e. can swim 50 metres without stopping using the correct stroke. Students participating in the competitive races will walk to the pool at 9.30am and complete their heats before the water carnival commences.

Students will need sunscreen, a bottle of water, a hat, swimmers (including a rashie) and dry clothes to wear home once the carnival has concluded. Students should bring their recess and lunch to the pool as there will be no canteen facilities available.

Students will need $3.00 or their season ticket on the day to enter the pool. Students will return to school by 3:15pm in time for regular buses and pick up. If your child cannot participate for a particular reason please send a note to exempt them. Activities are designed for all swimming abilities including non – swimmers.

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Crookwell Public School Swimming Carnival

I consent to ________________________________in class _______________ to participate in the CPS Swimming Carnival at the Crookwell Pool on Thursday 6th February. I understand my child must bring the Swimming Readiness Survey and a season ticket or $3.00 to cover pool entry. Pool entry of $3.00 must be paid to the school office prior to the event.

Please tick the box if you have a 2019/2020 season pool pass. Emergency Phone contact: __________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________ Date: ___________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

N.B. The Crookwell Public School Swimming Readiness Survey (attached) must be completed for ALL enrolled students before they are permitted to go swimming. This will be kept on file for the season and be used to assist us to keep your child safe around water.

Yours in Public Education,

Michael Whittington Principal

Kirstie O’Neill Assistant Principal

Greg Atfield Relieving Assistant Principal

P&C News Uniform Shop The uniform shop for 2020 will be open Mondays 8:45am to 10:00am and Fridays 2:30pm to 3:25pm.

The school canteen will open on Wednesday 12th February. The P&C are looking for parents/carers to assist with an initial ‘cook up’ in the canteen on Tuesday 4th February. Community Announcements ………………… The inclusion of any announcement does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation

thereof by Crookwell Public School.

Playgroup in surrounding areas begins:

Binda 4th February: Tuesday 9.15am – 11.15am in Binda Public School Hall.

Crookwell 31st January: Friday 9.15am – 11.15am at Crookwell Public School in the school residence.

Come along and have a chat and meet new parents and families. This service is provided free of charge.

Crookwell Neighbourhood Centre

Goulburn Mission Sacramental Enrolment for 2020

Goulburn, Crookwell, Taralga Parishes. For all students, Catholic and Public

Schools Enrolment for all the sacraments

Close Feb 5th *Reconciliation Yr 3 *Holy Communion Yr 4 *Confirmation Yr 7 Enrolment form available on parish website: Cg.org.au/Goulburn/home.aspx Or at the school office Please complete form and return or scan to Mqa.sacramental@gmail.com Late enrolments will not be accepted

Crookwell Public School

Denison Street, Crookwell 2583

Phone: 48321213 Fax: 48321353 E-mail: crookwell-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Growing Together, Working Together

N.S.W. Department of Education School Swimming Scheme

Dear Parents/Caregivers, The N.S.W. Department of Education School Swimming Scheme is an intensive learn to swim program, which develops water confidence and provides students with basic skills in water safety and survival. The scheme is conducted over 10 days. Each daily session is 45 minutes. Students who have not reached a satisfactory standard of water safety and survival skills, and are unable to swim 35 metres confidently, unaided in deep water, are eligible to participate in the School Swimming Scheme. The scheme focuses on students in Years 2 and 3, with a couple of students from Year 4 also invited to participate.

Instruction will take place at the Crookwell Pool. The scheme will continue daily from 17th February, 2020 to 28th February, 2020. Students will walk to and from the pool with their class teacher. Pool entry will be by season ticket or at a cost of $1.00 per day. The total cost of pool entry for the 10 day scheme is $10.00. Each child should bring a swimming costume, a towel, a blouse or shirt, a hat and warm clothing to wear on a cool day. As instruction will take place in an outdoor pool, it is recommended that students use adequate sun protection, eg. An SPF 30+ broad spectrum, water resistant sun screen reapplied regularly. A T-shirt or rash shirt is also recommended (pool facility permitting). Students will be assessed during the School Swimming Scheme for all water safety skills without wearing goggles. If you would like your child to participate in the scheme, please complete and sign the form below and return it to your child’s class teacher. Regards, Michael Whittington Principal

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Please return this section to school by Monday 10th February, 2020.

School Swimming Scheme Consent Form

I hereby consent to the attendance of my son/daughter _______________________________ at the School Swimming

Scheme classes to be held at the Crookwell pool from 17th February, 2020 to 28th February, 2020.

Participating students will walk to and from the pool with their class teacher. The total cost of pool entry for the 10 day scheme is $10.00.

In the event of injury or illness, I also authorise (on my behalf) the seeking of such medical assistance that my child may require.

Special needs of my child of which you should be aware (eg. allergies, sensory impairment, etc):

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Signed:_____________________________ Date: ____________________________

(Parent/Guardian)

TO BE RETAINED AT SCHOOOL

Crookwell Public School – 2020 Swimming Readiness Survey. It is important that the whole of this form is completed ONLY by the person whose signature and name appears at the bottom of this form. Please complete and return by MONDAY 3rd FEBRUARY, 2020. If this form is not completed in its entirety, the student named will be unable to participate in any swimming event/activity as this is a mandatory requirement of the NSW Department of Education. STUDENT NAME: _______________________________________ CLASS: ______________ Date this form was completed: ______________________ 1. Has your child completed any swimming lessons? YES NO If yes, please specify: TYPE OF LESSONS___________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTOR________________________________________________________________________________

DURATION/ NUMBER OF LESSONS______________________________________________________________

DATE OF LAST LESSON________________________________________________________________________

LEVEL OF COMPETENCY REACHED______________________________________________________________

2. How often does your child partake in swimming activities, other than the backyard pool? (please specify the sorts of activities) ___________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Is your child able to swim 25 metres, unaided, in water deeper than 1metre? YES NO UNSURE 4. Does your child have a fear of deep water? YES NO 5. Does your child panic when suddenly immersed in deep water? (eg: going down slides, dumped by waves)

YES NO UNSURE 6. How would you rate your child’s swimming confidence? (tick one box only)

Strong swimmer Can tread water Can play in water over their height

Can play in water to 1metre depth Needs flotation devices Poor water confidence This form has been completed by __________________________ (print name). ___________________ (signature) My relationship to the student named above: __________________________ Date: _________________________________