Glendenning Public School 7 February, 2013

Coming Events Friday February 8 Payment due for School Heroes-Cricket 9.00am Friday February 15 Last day to order Senior T Shirts 9.00am Last day to order 2012 Yearbook 9.00am Thursday February 28 Years 2-6 Swimming Carnival

Dear parents,

Week 2 has started and it has been an awesome start to the year. A quick update on assemblies to let

you know that each morning classes K-6 will be assembling outside their rooms or in different spots

around the school. The only time they will assemble in one big assembly will be on Monday mornings.

The students are doing very, very well in moving to assemblies and staying silent when the bell rings.

Parents have a special role to play in Monday assemblies in that they can see their children and

often children have the pleasure of knowing that mum or dad saw them receive their award. Please

understand though, that once an assembly begins, students are under the supervision of their

teachers. We understand that kindergarten parents, especially, worry about their little ones, but

the teachers are trained and experienced and will give students the very best care and directions

to help them to settle in and for this reason, parents are asked to move away from the assembly

as soon as the music begins. Assistance of all parents in doing so, will be greatly appreciated.

Some reminders the beginning of the year is always hectic – hope the following reminders help.

• Parking–parentsarerequestednotto‘doublepark’outsidetheschoolofanafternoon.Police

havetakenactionagainstdriverswhohavedonethispreviouslybut,fromtheschool’spointof

view, our concern is that we do not want students walking onto the road in potentially dangerous

situations.

• TeachingStudentstoUsetheCrossing-teachersdoteachroadsafetytostudentsandone

of our main goals is to get students to use pedestrian crossings. We do realise parents are often in a

hurry each afternoon, but please, for the safety and education of all students, if you need to cross

Armitage Dve please try to use the crossing.

• Notessenthomelastweek–

o Swimming Carnival Permission

o Cricket Heroes

o Senior T-Shirt Orders

o Resource Packs

• Notessenthomethisweek

o InformationSessionsforParentsNewtoGPS

o Meet-the-Teacher and Student Goal-Setting Meetings

Canteen – A reminder that the canteen is open for business! Students should place orders before

each morning assembly.

Have a good week,Doug Meaney

Visual Arts Day – as the newsletter goes to print, students K-6 are involved in a visual arts day. Teachers

have designed a number of activities for all students K-6 and the students are very eagerly participating.

Thanks go to all teachers and especially Mrs Suri and Miss Donovan for their efforts in

coordinating activities.

Important community announcement – Changes to the law on smoke-free outdoor

areas. – A copy of the new guidelines on this topic is included in this newsletter. The letter

outlines very clearly where the new laws will apply. Each week for the next few weeks, we

will include a fact sheet explaining each of the new areas of legislation and how the law will

work. For our school, the main points will include the facts that it will be an offence to smoke:

• Within4metresofanentrypointtoaschoolbuilding(thiswouldapplytoourschool

gates on Armitage Dve)

• Inopenareasofpublicswimmingpools(thiswillapplyatourswimmingcarnival);and

• Spectatorareasofsportsgroundsorotherrecreationalareasduringorganisedsporting

events(thiswouldincludeourathleticscarnivalandweeklyPSSAcompetitions).

Summer PSSADuring the first few weeks of Term 1 students, who are turning 8 years old or older, have the

opportunitytotrialforsummerPSSAteams.Studentscanattendtrialsforteeball(under10

yearolds),softball(studentsturning11orolder),juniorandseniorcricketandjuniorand

senior AFL.

TeeBallandSoftballwilleachhaveagirls’teamandaboys’team.CricketandAFLaremixed

teams.

Whilst AFL is a contact sport, there is no tackling. Students have to apply a two-handed grab to

stop an opponent. Students must have a mouth guard to be able to take the field.

Students who make a commitment to play PSSA must be prepared to play each week. Students

are expected to pay $7 for a bus each Friday.

Teachers are undertaking trials at the moment. Students who are selected will be notified by

their coach and will receive a permission and code of conduct note.

Summer PSSA will begin Friday 8 March, 2013.

WinterPSSAwilloperateduringTerms2and3.SummerPSSAwillresumeinTerm4.

Further information about draws, venues and times will be made available as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Mr Keyes

PSSA Coordinator

Closing date for applications for Years 7 and 8 2014 Thursday 4th April 2013

Auditions will commence

Monday 6 May 2013

Are you interested in Dance, Drama, Music or the Visual Arts?

thenNepean Creative and Performing Arts High School

may be the school for you

Talented students with a strong interest in Dance, Circus, Drama, Music, or Visual Arts are

encouraged to apply for audition

Local, in area, students wanting to be part of the selective Creative and Performing Arts Program must

also audition or present a portfolio of work

To be part of the 2014 Year 7 cohort of Creative and Performing Arts students, check the website for an Audition Application at www.nepean-h.schools.nsw.edu.au under the

CAPA Tab

For further information contact the school on 4728 7200

NepeanCreative&

Performing Arts High School

SOCCER REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN

StPatrick’sSoccerclubisnowopenforregistrationsforboys,girls,menandwomenofALLages.

LocatedinBlacktown’ssportinghub,StPatrick’soffersagreatenvironmentforeveryonetoplaythis

great sport.

Registration Dates

When:Saturday2February2013andSaturday9February2013between10.00amand2.00pm;

andTuesdays&Thursdaysfrom12February2013between5.30pmand7.00pm.

Where: AnneAquilinaReserve,EasternRoad,Doonside(directlyacrossfromBlacktown

International Sportspark)

For more information about registration please go to our website www.stpatssoccer.com or call

SilvanaMartignagoon0422747235.

The 2013 season is starting soon so register early to secure your spot at St Pats.

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SCHOOL PROCEDURES & REMINDERS

MESSAGES REGARDING LATE COLLECTION OF STUDENTPlease phone before 2.30pm with any messages if you will be late picking up your child.

SCHOOL CANTEENThe canteen operates on Monday to Friday each week. Any payments or orders for the canteen should be taken directly to the canteen.

LUNCHES If parents need to bring lunches to school after 9.00am, we would ask that you wait until 11.15am, whenyouwillbeabletogainapasstoyourchild’sclassandthenbeabletotakethelunchtoyourchild.

EARLY LEAVERSWhen signing children out early of an afternoon, for appointments etc, parents are asked to do so before 2.45pm. Students will not be signed out after this time.

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS 2012Mondays: 8.30am to 9.00amFridays: 8.30am to 9.30am

SCHOOL CAR PARKParents are reminded that the school car park is for STAFF PARKING ONLY.Parents are asked not to drop children off in the car park, park in or walk through the car park. There is a gate near the administration office for pedestrian access.

PAYMENTSWhensendingpaymentstoschoolpleaseensuretheCORRECTAMOUNTofmoneyisenclosedinaseparateenvelopeforeachactivity.(Ifmorethanoneactivityisplacedinanenvelopeyourchildmay miss out on participating). Clearly mark each envelope with:• yourchild/children’sname• yourchild/children’sclass• nameofactivity–(oneactivityperenvelope)&pleaseputthepermissionnote/sinsidethe

envelope.Please endeavour to make payments before the due date as paying late may result in your child missing an activity. If for any reason you are unable to pay on time, please contact the school before the due date.All money is to be deposited in the payment slot in the door at the Admin Office. If additional envelopes are required, they are available at a cost of 20cents each.Whensendingpaymentstoschool,(forexcursion,PSSAetc)pleaseensureAustraliancoinsONLYaresent.Weareunabletoacceptforeigncurrency.PleaseDONOTuseschoolpaymentenvelopesfor anything other than to make a payment.