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FINLEY PUBLIC
SCHOOL 21-39 Coree Street FINLEY NSW 2713
Telephone: (03) 5883 1135 Fax: (03) 5883 2397
Email: [email protected]
DIARY DATES
June
Monday 23rd Lions Public Speaking
Tuesday 24th
Reports go home
Wednesday 25th Stage 2 ‘Australia Day’
Friday 27th
Last day Term 2 SRC dress-up day
July
Monday 14th Staff Development
Day
Tuesday 15th Students return
RELIEVING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Week 9 23rd June 2014 Welcome to Week 9. What a term it’s been! If the kids are feeling a little exhausted the following could be why. In the last 8 weeks we have had students and staff involved in: the school Anzac Ceremony, K-1 Cross Country, Mother’s Day stall, School Athletics Carnival, NAPLAN, Soccer at Hay, District Cross Country at Jerilderie, boys in Sydney at Riverina Football, girls at Riverina Netball, Stage 2 Excursion to Phillip Island, Reconciliation Week, the Football and Netball GALA Day in Deniliquin, UNSW Science test, SRC Royal Day, District Athletics at Berrigan, Stage 3 Excursion to Canberra, Zone Cross Country in Deniliquin, Debating at Barham, boys Soccer at Deniliquin, Paul Kelly Cup at Albury, the Local Land Heroes book writing project. We have welcomed Work Experience students and a CSU Prac student. The Staff have been involved in L3 Training sessions via Video Conference, Focus on Reading training sessions via Video Conference and LMBR training at school and at Narrandera. Somewhere in all of this we have fitted in 8 weeks of teaching and learning.
This week is just as busy with students involved in the Lions Club Public Speaking competition today, Reports going home tomorrow (Tuesday), the 4/3 Aussie Day on Wednesday, the SRC dress-up day on Friday and we say goodbye to Bronny Cole.
Semester 1 Reports Student reports go home tomorrow – Tuesday. Students’ achievement and progress in class is assessed by their teacher(s). Teachers use a variety of ways to assess students and make judgements of their students' progress throughout the year, as determined by the expectations described in each Key Learning Area (KLA) syllabus.
Twice a year teachers report to parents on students’ achievement. Assessment is reported on a 5 point achievement scale using A-E or the word descriptors; Outstanding, High, Sound, Limited and Basic. A grading of ‘C’ or ‘Sound’ means that your child is ‘on track’ in relation to what they are expected to learn at this point in their Stage. Students are grouped in ‘Stage’ levels in NSW primary schools, these are Early Stage 1 (Kinder), Stage 1 (Year 1 & 2), Stage 2 (Year 3 & 4) and Stage 3 (Year 5 & 6).
Please read teacher comments carefully and if you would like to make an appointment to see your child’s teacher in regard to any aspect of their report, please contact the school. Positive Behaviour in the playground As part of our whole school Positive Behaviour for Learning approach, this term has seen a new reward system implemented in the playground. Teachers have been handing out ‘tickets’ to students who they have seen endeavouring to follow our whole school behaviour expectations of “Be Respectful”, “Be Responsible”, “Be a Learner”. This term 39 students have been rewarded with a canteen voucher. Throughout the whole term there has only been 1 student who has received an award twice. It has been wonderful to see so many students demonstrating positive behaviour choices in the playground. This reward system will continue next term.
Uniform With the onset of the colder weather, we had noticed an increasing number of students wearing clothes other than uniform. Following a few reminders last week, it was terrific to look out at morning assemblies and see an increase in the number of students wearing correct uniform. Our uniform colours are brown and gold. Winter uniform does not include leggings or state sporting jumpers. We do have 2 businesses selling FPS uniforms in town. Please be sure to write your child’s name on uniform items so that we can ensure they are returned if they are lost. Paul Kelly Cup Last Friday our girls and boys Paul Kelly Cup teams headed to Albury to compete in the first round of competition. Both teams put in great efforts and made it into the Semi-finals. Unfortunately they were beaten which means they now bow out of the competition. Congratulations to all of our girls and boys on their efforts. They did our school proud. Regional Athletics The Regional Athletics Carnival was scheduled for today. However, it was postponed due to a forecast of poor weather. Please note that it has now been rescheduled again. The new date is Monday 4th August. Notes regarding the Regional Athletics Carnival have been sent home with those students who will be involved. Farewell to Mrs Cole Sadly this week is Mrs Bronwyn Cole’s last week at Finley Public School. Bron is transferring to Southern Cross School. She is looking forward to being close to her family but sad to be leaving Finley and the friends she has here. Bron has taught many students at FPS over the last 11 years. Her professionalism and her dedicated and caring way with all students has been outstanding. We really will miss Bron!
Next term Miss Melanie Dodd will be working with 4/3C. Melanie has been teaching 2L this term and has already developed a rapport with many of the students in 4/3C.
Bron’s last day is Friday. We wish Bron, Brendan and their boys all the very best as they move on to the next chapter in their life. Ms Williams returns from leave next term Next term we welcome Ms Williams back from Maternity Leave. Melinda is very keen to return to school and is looking forward to working with all of the students, staff and parents. I am very much looking forward to returning to teaching my class. P&C A reminder that the P&C meeting is on tonight, in the staffroom. Please note the earlier time of 7pm due to Winter. All welcome. I hope everyone has a terrific week and that all of our students have a great holiday. School resumes for students on Tuesday 15th July. Amanda Lyons (Relieving Principal)
PBL Pl ayground Awards
Congratulations to last week’s Playground Award winners!
Remi Pyle KE
Seanna Baker KE
Jemma Coombs 65H
Zach Andrews KE
Hector McLean 65S
Jai Taylor 24th June Tai Davies 27th June Logan Shumack-Bell 29th June Liam Rafferty 5th July Jade Selwood 6th July Jeremy Davis 9th July Harry Daniel 10th July Sam Hurlston 11th July Jennah Maraldo 11th July Lucy Bramley 12th July Charlotte Mason 13th July
Birthday calls are announced each morning, during school terms, at 7.45am on Deniliquin Radio 1521QN and on Classic Rock 102.5 at 6.55am and 8.25am.
Canteen –Term 2
Wed 25th Denise McLean Fri 29th Sharyn White Canteen closed Tues 24th June Wednesday Meal Deal Pie & Sauce Big M $5.50 Friday Lunch Special “When I grow up” day
Chips & gravy Soft Drink Mini Chocolate $5.00 Have a great holiday. The Canteen will resume operating on Tuesdays in Term 3, so see you all on the first day back!
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS WEEK 8
KE 1KL 1T
2KC 2L 43C
43T 65H 65S
Library
Robbie Miaoudis Jenna Munro Olivia Semaan Rainbow Reader – Jenna Munro
Jeremy Davis Jack Brown Rainbow Reader – Imogen Nash
Amalie Armstrong Harry Boyd Katie John
Olivia Ciccolini Talon Stevens Declan Peacock Chelsea Alexander
Tarra Stevens Dylan Taylor Jacob Smith
Robbie Hamaan Baylee Morton Karla Nicholls Logan Shumack-Bell
Kade Pyle Chelsea Singleton Cooper Sutton
Cooper Scott Mackenna Taylor Michael Lock Cate Turley
John Hammersley Jennah Maraldo Shakaya Graham Saxon Burdon
Borrowing 74% - 43T
Borrowing 81% - 1T
Voluntary School Contributions
School Contributions for 2014 remain at $30.00 per child, $60 per family. This contribution covers the cost of various student resources. Thank you to those families who have already paid.
Lions Club Public Speaking Competition Stage 2 Lions Club Public Speaking –
Our Stage 2 finalists for the Lions Club Public Speaking Competition are:- Mackenzie Hannan Larshya Mohan Lenny Dattoli Lucy-Jayne Burdon Congratulations to these students and good luck for the final judging. A huge congratulations to the eleven students who put in a lot of time and effort, out of hours to participate. Unfortunately we couldn’t pick all of you but we are very proud of you. Mrs Taig & Mrs Cole
DVD
Kathrine Flack has been very busy editing footage from last year’s Party Countdown performance and the DVD is now ready. We have had several families indicate that they would like to purchase a copy. DVDs cost $15 and are now available for collection.
Stage 2 ‘Australia Day’
Stage 2 classes will be involved in an ’Australia Day’ on Wednesday June 25th. Students are
asked to wear practical ‘Australia’ colours on the day. Students should have brought home a note
with details about our ‘fun day’.
SRC – ‘Christmas in July’ Day
Advance notice for Term 3 Week 2 – Friday July 25th
P & C
Reminder: Meeting tonight at 7pm – all welcome!
SRC – ‘When I grow up” dress up day – students are asked to dress in clothes of the
occupation they would like to have when they are older eg; nurse, vet, doctor, farmer, movie star
etc.
Friday June 27th Gold coin donation please, for a school project.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
St. Mary’s Parish, Finley St. Peter’s Parish, Tocumwal
Parents of Catholic children who are in Years 5 and 6 and who wish them to receive the
sacrament of Confirmation, are invited to contact Father Martin on 58831284 as soon as
possible. Martin Cruickshank
Parish Priest
Get the kids out of the house these holidays and bring them along to a fun filled afternoon on Sat 28th June
from 3pm
There will be games galore and a magic show with the one and only Jim the Magician
$5 At Dunlop Room, Denilquin RSL Club
Deniliquin Ph: 0358811455
If you live in or go to school in the Berrigan Shire & will
be 12 years of age & under 16 years of age on December 31, 2014 and play soccer, golf or swim competitively, you are invited to try out for the
Berrigan Shire
International Children’s Games Delegation to
Lake Macquarie on 6-11 December 2014
EOI for all sports by 25/06/14
For more information -
Swimming contact: Penny Jones Ph: 58942508 (AH) or 0400742508
Soccer contact: Nichole Varley Ph: 0427831811
Golf contact: Denis Glanville Ph: 0407445803 or [email protected]
The Berrigan Shire Council is hosting a community meeting Monday 23 June 2014 at Finley Bowls Club, Murray Street, Finley.
The session, which starts at 6:00 pm will be your opportunity to contribute your thoughts and have a say about the Murray Street/Newell Highway Corridor and the northern and southern entrances to Finley
WHY ARE WE HAVING A MEETING?
We are seeking comment on:
• Planning to improve the visual amenity and attractiveness of the corridor for visitors and locals
• Refurbishment of adjacent Reserves and trees • Finley town entrance signage
For more information contact: Jo Ruffin Strategic & Social Planning Coordinator ph: 58885100 or [email protected]
