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Calendar TERM 4

6 December, 2018 Term 4, Week 8

We are always FAIR at FAIRVALE u have seen our debating tea\

We are Responsible means:

Following the teacher’s instructions

Listening to others

Being in charge of your own actions

Encouraging others to follow rules

Telling the truth

Admitting to and fixing your mistakes

Taking care of your belongings

Do you have our School App?

Remember to access our school app from mobile devices on both the Apple app and Google Play store. This application provides instant notifications so that you can stay up to date with current information about what’s happening in the school. This includes sections for school newsletters, notes, electronic absence submissions, important locations and the school calendar.

You can search for Fairvale Public School in both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store or scan the QR codes below.

OSH CLUB operates on site everyday

from 7-9am and 3.00-6.00pm. For more

information call:

02 8355 5300 0429 023 686

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@FairvalePS

Week 8 What’s On….

3 December Helpers’ Morning Tea— 11am

4 December Year 6 to Year 7 Orientation Day

5 December FAIRVALE FAIR DAY

6 December Parent Group Meeting—9.15am

6 December Year 5 Prefect Speeches

6 December SCHOOL BANKING

7 December K/6 Graduation Assembly 9.15am

7 December Year 6 Farewell

Week 9 What’s On….

10 December Sports Assembly

10 December Cricket Workshop K-6

11 December K-2 Semester 2 Celebration Assembly

12 December Mufti Day

13 December 3-6 Semester 2 Celebration Assembly

13 December SCHOOL BANKING

14 December PRINCIPAL’S MORNING TEA

14 December FAIR REWARDS DAY

Week 10 What’s On….

19 December Last Day of school 2018

IF YOU SEE ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS GOING ON AT THE SCHOOL PLEASE CALL SCHOOL SECURITY

1300 880 021

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6 December, 2018 Term 4, Week 8

Class Student

K Brennan Ruby. R

K Callister Daniella. K

K Eldred Youssef. J

K Macdonald Dareen. M

1 Bliss Maram. H

1 McKay Rachael. T

1 Richardson Maddison. W

1 Sullivan Mikalya. N

2 Chirlia Zahra. A S

2 Grant Elena. N

2 Lidwill Krystal. P G

2/3 Smith Christian. T

Class Student

3 Bishop Matti. H

3 Vogel Onel. D

3/4 McLaren Jumana. C

4 Dethridge Matthew. C N

4 Kent Cohen. T

4 Taylor Angel. H

4/5 Harrison Christine. V

5/6 Bandt Mark. M

5/6 Clark Bilardo. B

5/6 Lexcen Andrea. B

5/6 Marchant Krystelle. T

5/6 Traeger Anderson. A

5/6 Warren Almin. A

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Dear Parents/ Carers,

ROCKETING AROUND THE SCHOOL WITH MR PITT

K ELDRED: Last Tuesday I visited KE during a writing lesson. It was a fun lesson because the children were talking about the steps we follow to brush our teeth. They had to cut and sequence the pictures in correct order. Some groups worked with Mrs Dodman to make their sentences longer and more interesting. I was able to work with each group and listen to the children explain to me each step. The children were also very lucky as they all received their very own toothbrush, paste and information brochure about caring for our teeth. It was a wonderful visit in KE and I cannot wait to see their beautiful shiny teeth when I visit next.

4 TAYLOR: Last Thursday I visited 4T during numeracy rotations. The children participated in short, sharp activities related to fractions and decimals. Some of the activities included matching fractions to decimals, dominoes, ordering fractions as well as some more challenging problems created by Miss Kelleyan. I was impressed with the children’s focus during the rotations as well as their knowledge as fractions can be really tricky. It was also fun working with the children during dominoes and watching to see if the activity could be completed before the timer went off. Great work 4T!

FAIRVALE FAIR DAY

Yesterday we celebrated our annual end of year Fairvale Fair Day. It was an enjoyable day for students, their families

and the staff of Fairvale PS. I would like congratulate the students on their outstanding behaviour on the day. These

days are not possible without the support of our community. I would also like to thank Ms Lee our Fair Day Coordinator,

and her team for planning the 2018 Fairvale Fair Day. Monies raised on the day will go towards beautification projects

across the school.

SEMESTER 2 REPORTS

Semester 2 Reports will be going home Thursday 13 December in an envelope. I am currently reading and signing every

report and it is something that I really enjoy doing. Be sure to discuss the report with your child and focus on what the

teacher has written. Those comments are important. Be proud of your child’s achievements! If you have questions about

the report, please make an appointment to speak with your child’s teacher. Inside each report there will be a 2019

resource list—this allows for students to be ready for learning from day one next year.

END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS

We still have some more exciting events still to come this year. See information below.

Have a great fortnight!

Anthony Pitt

Principal

6 December, 2018 Term 4, Week 8

I respect and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of the land on which I

work, live and visit.

Friday 7 December Monday 10 December Tuesday 11 December Thursday 13 December

K-6 GRADUATION

Time: 9.15am

Where: Hall

3-6 SPORTS ASSEMBLY

Time: 9.15am

Where: Hall

K-2 SEMESTER 2 ASSEMBLY

Time: 9.30am

Where: HALL

3-6 SEMESTER 2 ASSEMBLY

Time: 9.15am

Where: HALL

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6 December, 2018 Term 4, Week 8

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From the Relieving Deputy Principal

Mrs Laura Karam - Relieving Deputy Principal

6 December, 2018 Term 4, Week 8

Language, Literacy and Learning

Our Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2

teachers have been involved in Language,

Literacy and Learning training all year with

some teachers from Fairfield West Public

School. They have attended professional

learning sessions every fortnight and have

learnt how to explicitly teach and extend

students in reading and writing. Last week

the teachers were presented with a

certificate for successfully completing their

first year of training. Well done!

Playgroup

Playgroup has celebrated the end of the

year with a magic show and a jumping

castle. Last Monday the playgroup

students and families participated in a

magic show. They were entertained by

magic tricks and stories. In week 8 the

students celebrated the end of the year

with a jumping castle and party food. It was

great to see so many familiar faces from

our Kindergarten orientation. Playgroup will

be continuing in 2019 and we would love to

see more families join in the fun.

Garden

Our students have been working hard to

create a cultural art piece for their bush

tucker garden. The students have been

working with Brenden from the Botanical

Gardens and our amazing teachers to

create a wonderful new garden area. We

hope the garden area will be ready for our

students to explore in 2019. The new

garden will be located behind 5/6L and

5/6T’s classroom. It will include a new path

area and native plants.

Year 1 and Year 2 Teachers Aboriginal Art for our new garden

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Parent Café Term 4 2018 every Thursday!

EFTPOS available at the front

office and in the School

Uniform Shop

Wk Date What’s on

1 Thursday 18 October

9-10am—Interpreting and attending Health Appointments 10-11am—Google Apps at School. Presented by Mrs Sheppard

2 Thursday 25 October

9-11am—Does your child seem worried or stressed? Presented by Megan Taylor—Clinical Psychologist

3 Thursday 1 November

9-10am—Parent Group Meeting 10-11am—Reading and Writing Strategies to help your child

4 Thursday 8 November

9-11am—Birthday Celebrations. Health is Wealth Cooking Class

5 Thursday 15 November

9-11am—Parent Excursion

6 Thursday 22 November

9-11am—Raising emotionally intelligent children. Presented by Community Steps

7 Thursday 29 November

9-2.30pm—Parent Excursion Picnic at La Perouse

8 Thursday 8 December

9-10am—Parent Group Meeting

9 Thursday 13 December

9-11am—Christmas Craft

See more information on

the school app. Go to the

notes section and look for

‘School Banking Program’.

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6 December, 2018 Term 4, Week 8

PSSA RESULTS

CHOOSING SCHOOL SHOES Are expensive school shoes the best option for happy feet?

Let's face it. School shoes have never been at the cutting

edge of fashion. In fact if you look at what your parents

were wearing, the humble school shoe really hasn't evolved

much at all. Tips for choosing shoes: http://

www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health/choosing-

the-right-school-shoes

GRAND FINAL

All children representing the school

at PSSA must wear a SCHOOL HAT.

PSSA 2018—in review

We’ve had another successful year at PSSA.

Congratulations to our Season 3 Premiers—the Boys

Softball team and our Runners Up—the Girls

Softball.

I would also like to congratulate everyone who has

been on a PSSA team in 2018. I hope you have

enjoyed the experience and continue to have the

opportunity to play team sports again.

A big thank you to the coaches during 2018.

Without coaches we wouldn't have PSSA and our

coaches go above and beyond at Fairvale PS.

I would also like to thank Mr Kinniburgh for his

wonderful contribution he continues to display as

PSSA Coordinator. He represents our school at PSSA

meetings and has many administrative duties across

the Zone. Thank you also to the office staff for

liaising with Mr K with buses, permission notes and

money collection.

A great job all round!

Mr Pitt

SPORT US v THEM Best and Fairest Player

Boys T Ball

Girls T Ball

Boys AFL

Girls AFL

Boys Softball 9—8 Armin. K

Girls Softball 6—15 Lara. S

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KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS

If your child turns 5 before 31st July, 2019, it is important that you enrol your child at the office now.

Please pass this message to friends and neighbours whose child will be eligible to begin school in 2019.

2019 ORGANISATION

I have commenced organisation for 2019. To assist me with

this, I am asking for families to return the note that was sent

home regarding changes for 2019. If you are leaving the

school or taking extended leave, you must return the note.

More information regarding school plans will be shared at

our final P&C meeting for 2018 on Thursday 6 December,

commencing at 9.15am.

Santa is coming to Town. We are preparing OSHClub for his

arrival! We have spent the last couple of weeks, decorating the

hall with Christmas Cheer, creating our very own Fire Place,

Decorated our Christmas Tree and made some yummy Reindeer

cookies. We have even been learning about the different

celebrations of the Holidays Around the World, because we have

such a wide span of cultures here at Fairvale!

We had so much fun last week creating our very own Fluffy Slime!

We are obsessed, OF COURSE!!! We followed all the instructions,

to help each other, then we mixed it all together to create our

awesome purple fluffy slime. We then split it up, sharing with

each other and showing our awesome creations!

Before School Care After School Care

7.00am—9.00am 3.00pm—6.00pm

Contact Number Website

0429 023 686 www.oshclub.com.au

HONOUR CERTIFICATES

The rewards day for banner winners will happen on Friday, 14th December. Any Honour Certificates will need to be at school by Wednesday 12th December. If you have received a Banner Reward Certificate, when you traded your gold awards for a banner, you will be receiving a note, telling you of the

details of the Reward Day.

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