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Delivering Quality Education and Fostering the Values of Safety, Responsibility and Respect.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this school stands as the first people of this country.

Phone: 6297 3043 | Fax 6299 3350 | Address: Cameron Road, Queanbeyan, NSW, 2620Email: queanbeyas-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au | Web Address: www.queanbeyas-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Diary DatesTerm 4Monday 5 February 2018

QUEANBEYAN SOUTH P u b l i c S c h o o l

Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

Principal’s ReportWelcome Back I hope everyone has had a relaxing summer break and are ready to start a very busy year. We have lots of things planned for this year, so keep an eye out on the Skoolbag App and newsletter for updates.2018 has started with increased enrollments, new classes and new teachers. We have 17 Mainstream and 3 Support Classes. We welcome Mrs Chesson, Mrs Bush and Mrs Bower to our teaching staff. There has also been teacher movement between classes with Mrs Phan and Mrs Wall joining infants.

Swimming Carnival Next week we will be holding our annual Swimming Carnival at the Queanbeyan Aquatic Centre. Please see the permission notes that were handed out last week.

Student Welfare PolicyOur Student Welfare Policy has been revised and we are looking at our rewards program here at school. We have developed the South Stars Program where students can collect rewards for doing the right thing. They are collected and placed in the South Rocket which builds up to a whole school reward.If a student is put on detention, parents are called by a School Executive to explain what has happened and a letter is sent home. If a student is put on detention three times this can lead to a suspension. When a child is suspended they are issued with a Letter of Warning which places them in jeopardy of missing out on excursions.If you have any concerns about any of these programs please call the school to make a booking with me to discuss any issues.

We would like to thank Bakers Delight, Queanbeyan for their continued support of the breakfast and lunch program.

Term 1

Week 3

Mon 12 FebruarySwimming Carnival

Years 3-6

Tues 13 FebruaryMeet the Teacher

3.15-4.15pm

Kindergarten ClassesThis year we have approximately 60 students enrolled in Kindergarten. We have begun the Best Start Assessment and will be working on class placements over the next week or so. There may be changes to some students classes and we are hoping to minimalise the impact of this. Parents will be informed as these changes are made. Thank you for your patience.

No Hat No PlayThe decision has been made that if students do not have a broad brimmed hat they cannot play out on the playground. They are to play under the cover of the COLA. This will take a bit of adjustment as we did say last year that they could play in the shade up on the playground. If your child does not have a broad brimmed hat you can purchase one from the canteen for $10.00.

Adam ZancoPrincipal

PRINTED SNIPPETSIf you would like a printed copy of the Snippets each fortnight please come and see the staff at the front office.

Phone: 6278 7382 Mobile: 0409 151 887

Craig Mewett

Piano Teacher

Available for piano tuition at Queanbeyan South Public School. Please phone for further information.

If you would like to stay updated on forthcoming trials, championships and regional carvnivals. Like

and follow the South Coast School Sports Association

Facebook page.

Library NewsI hope that everyone had a wonderful break and that you were able to find some time to read a good book or two.Welcome to our new students and especially our Kindergarten students who are coming to library for the first time this week. I look forward to meeting you all and seeing you in the Library.I have a record number of Library Monitors this year. There are 66 students who have volunteered their time, in either Term 1 or 2 to assist in the Library. Thank you for your service.Please remember that you need to have a library bag to borrow."Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." - Emilie Buchwald

Sandy SwiftTeacher Librarian

Our first P&C meeting will be on Tuesday 6 February at 6.15pm in the School Library. To have a successful P&C, we need you. It is a lot of fun and very worthwhile and everyone is very welcome to attend.

P&C Executive Member Names

Position

Vicki McWhirter PresidentLisa Englert Vice PresidentCassie Lamont Vice PresidentSharon Gill SecretaryKalina Bell TreasurerTracey Bamblett Canteen ManagerP&C Contact listP&C email address: qbnspc@gmail.com

Sun Smart at QSPSWe are now selling sunglasses at the Canteen for $15. • Hardy and practical for young children at play• Have an I.D panel for each child’s name to be written for easy identification• Come with a protective hard-cover case and handy clip to attach to school bag • Our school’s name is branded on each pair• Come with a quality micro-fibre polishing cloth• Are an investment in the long-term eye-health of children• Are fully compliant with the highest AS/NZ 1067:2003 UV rating• Come in three sizes (S, M, L) to fit all students from K to 6

School Hats are also available at the Canteen for $10.

Upcoming Events for Term 1Tuesday 6 March 2018 - P&C AGM – All positions will be declared vacant and this will give you the opportunity to nominate or put yourself forward to be the President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer.Thursday 29 March 2018 - Easter Raffle Tuesday 13 April 2018 - COLOUR Run (more information will come out soon)Friday 11 May 2018 - Mother’s Day Stall (Term 2)

Proposed Meeting dates for Term 1 (subject to change)20186 February6 March3 April

P&C News

2018 Staff

KGMrs Goodall

KPMrs Phan

PRINCIPALMr Zanco

K/1WMrs Wall

1/2HMiss Hudson

1BMrs Bush

2PMiss Perkins

2BMrs Bradford

3/4DMr Dean

3/4HMrs Hlavaty

3/4LMr Latimer

3/4CMrs Chesson

5BMrs Bower

5SMrs Smyth

5/6SMrs Soltan

5/6BMrs Bunton & Mrs Gigliotti

5/6TMrs Tai

6GMrs Giteau

K/2MMiss McDermott & Mrs Toone

3/4MMiss Martin & Mrs Mitchell

Welcome back to a brand new school year and more school banking fun.

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It’s 2018! Let’s get saving!

The first school banking day for 2018 will be

*The $5.00 headstart is credited to the Zoo account in the child’s name. Offer not redeemable for cash. ^Limit of one per member for each 10 school banking deposits made. Gift will be the current IMB Bank School Banking Gift being distributed at the time that the member becomes eligible to receive the gift. The information is general advice only and does not take into account your individual situation, objectives or needs. Please consider the PDS available from IMB before making a decision about this product. IMB Ltd trading as IMB Bank ABN 92 087 651 974. AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 237 391.

It’s not too late to open your account for school banking. Every new IMB Zoo Account for School

Banking gets a $5 headstart* PLUS $5 for the P&C.

Remember, every 10 deposits earn you a FREE IMB gift^. This term you can pick up this great paddle bat game, with three designs to choose from.

Friday 9th February

Open your account for school banking at IMB Bank Queanbeyan, Riverside Plaza. Ph: 6297 4675.

Queanbeyan SaCC Term 1 2018

Tuesday Supported Playgroup 9:30am-11:30am. All welcome! Session is $2 & a piece of fruit. At playgroup we have craft, stories, music, snack time & free play. Referrals to local services and information about your community are available at playgroup.

Wednesday Queanbeyan East Transition Playgroup 9:30am-11:30am FREE for 0-5 years. Playgroup focuses on ‘ready for school’ skills. Bring your recess for snack time. Held at Queanbeyan East PS, Yass Rd. Kindy Gym—a fun, 45min gymnastics circuit for children 3yrs+, run by a qualified Gymnastics Australia coach. Kindy Gym has a wait list—to express your interest please see the SaCC Facilitator. Young Parents Playgroup (parents under 25yrs) 12pm–1:30pm Axis Youth Centre. FREE, with lunch & fun activities provided. Story Time with Paola 10:45am Queanbeyan Town Park playground Fancy Feet 2pm-2:30pm FREE dance fun for 3-5yrs at SaCC

Thursday Transition to School Playgroup 9:30am-11:30am. All children starting school next year are welcome. Session is $2, please bring your recess for snack time. We focus on the skills children need to get ready for ‘big school’.

Friday Karabar Playgroup 9:30am-11:30am at 181 Cooma Rd. All welcome! Multicultural Playgroup 9:30am-11:30am at SaCC. All welcome! Session is $2 & a piece of fruit. We focus on language skills & play. Brain Gym 11am-11:15am at Multicultural Playgroup. For ALL ages—learn the benefits of educational kinesiology with Wendy from Queanbeyan Public School. Story Time with Trina 12:30pm Queanbeyan Town Park playground Australian Breastfeeding Association 12pm fourth Fri of the month—open to families with children of all ages

Sunday Photography Club 1st Sun of every month, 2pm

*All initiatives are held at SaCC, in the grounds of Queanbeyan PS, Isabella St, unless otherwise stated

Harmony Day celebration in the park Everyone Belongs!

21st March—see Brooke or Kellie for details

SaCC will be closed for the Easter Public Holidays

Coming up in Term 2—Circle of Security

Parenting course. Register your interest now!

For more information contact Brooke 6297 2167

Last Day of Term Fri 13th April SaCC initiatives return Tues 1st May

Join our Facebook page!

‘Queanbeyan SaCC

Term 1/2018 Basketball Enrolment Night

Day: Thursday 1st February 2018Time: 5-7.30pm

Venue: Queanbeyan Basketball Stadium-new players and new teams welcomed

Competition commence from 5th February 2018

Contact Rosie E: rosiebball1@tpg.com.auKindergarten to Year 6 Competitions

Register now: aussiehoops.com.auCommences: Friday 9th February 2018

Fridays 4.30-5.30pmAges: 4-12yrs

8 week Development ProgramCost: $90 includes basketball, backpack &

singlet Venue: Queanbeyan Basketball Stadium

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