Newsletter Griffith Public School

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

NEWSLETTER TERM 2 WEEK 4 2016 Principal: Miss Jude Hayman Coolah Street, Griffith NSW 2680 T 6962 3199 F 6962 3451 E griffith-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

*Please note dates from week to week as there are occasionally some changes.

Term 2 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

4 Book Fair

16/5

17/5 Mortimer Shield

18/5 K-2 Altina Excursion Rugby Union Finals-Wagga

19/5 2pm Choir to Scalabrini

20/5 Book Fair ‘Monster Dress Up’ 2.15pm K-6 Assembly

5 23/5

24/5 25/5 26/5 Sorry Day

27/5 Zone Cross Country

6 30/5 31/5 1/6

2/6 3/6 K-2 Athletics Fun Day 2.15pm K-6 Assembly

7 6/6

7/6 8/6 9/6 2pm Choir to Scalabrini

10/6

8 13/6 Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

14/6 15/6 16/6 Riverina Cross Country

17/6 2.15pm K-6 Assembly

9 20/6 21/6 22/6 Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival

23/6

24/6

10 NAIDOC Week

27/6 NAIDOC Week Assembly Reports Home

28/6 Indigenous Games

29/6 Cultural Activities Day

30/6 Elders Morning Tea

1/7 Last Day of Term 2 2.15pm K-6 Assembly

TERM 3

1 18/7 Staff Development Day

19/7 Students Return

20/7 21/7 22/7

2 25/7

26/7 27/7 28/7 29/7 K-6 Assembly

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Farewell and Thank you Brenda Trembath After 22 years working in the Canteen, as a parent volunteer, assistant and as the P&C Canteen Manager, it is time to farewell Brenda and wish her all the best in her new job. Brenda has completed some studies and moved into a position at CareSouth. We wish Brenda all the best. We have been extremely fortunate to have her and thank her for all the years of service that she has done for the school, going above and beyond what was asked of her. Brenda has always taken good care of our students and staff and also Kalinda School. We are fortunate that Brenda will continue her association with the school by managing the books for the P&C operated canteen. We know that Brenda has many fond memories of her time working in the canteen, of those who have worked with her and of the students and staff she has served over the years.

I like Brenda because we share the same name, it was like a bond. She was nice and polite and she was always caring. We will all miss her. Brenda Goolagong, Year 6 Brenda is wonderful and lovely to everyone at our school. She is nice and caring all the time. We will miss Brenda because she had the most lovely smile. Alex Smyth, Year 6

Field Days On Friday students from GPS attended the Riverina Field days. Students from 2F enjoyed seeing all of the different exhibits and learning all about farm animals such as different breeds of sheep, cows and sheep dogs. Afterwards, the students were able to write some terrific recounts of their experiences.

We went to the Riverina Field Days today and I got to tell a miniature horse to sit down. I had to say to the horse “one, two, three, sit down Santos”. Mrs Flood took my picture with Santos. Santos goes into some hospitals to visit kids that are sick. My favourite part of the field days was patting the little Kelpie puppy and watching the big Kelpie dogs getting the sheep into the gates. I didn’t know that Mr Flood would be there. He took our class photo with Mrs Flood. Judi Fa’amaile 2F

Wow! When we went to the Riverina Field Days we saw lots and lots of sheep. We also saw giant tractors with really big wheels. There were sheep dog trials and “Bonnie” the Kelpie kept running around and barking at all the sheep. When she rounded them up they closed the gate to keep them inside.

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We saw some cool motorbikes. One was a mini motorbike and it was for learning how to balance. Renzo Agatep 2F When we went to the Riverina Field Days I saw little dogs and they get trained so that when they get big they can round up the sheep. We could pat the sheep and give them some hay to eat. They felt nice and fluffy. We had to stay with our buddy and my buddy was Layla. Shaylani Kelly-Carberry 2F We went to the Field Days and we saw an incredible dog that was jumping all over the sheep’s back. Kim made magnificent animal sculptures. There was so much incredible stuff there. We even got to see the enormous cows. They were black and got scared when we went close to them. There were awesome motorbikes that were all different sizes but I liked the mini ones the best. I definitely liked seeing the helicopter. It went around lots of times. There were lots of enormous trucks with big wheels. Some were green, yellow and red and they had triangle wheels instead of round. It was the best day and they even gave out balloons. Ali Mousawi 2F

Book Fair Our ‘Book Fair’ is on this week. There are lots of great books available to purchase at great prices. The Book Fair is in the school library and is open from 9-9.15am, 11.30-12.10 and 1.40-2pm every day. On Friday all students are invited to dress up as Monsters as part of the book fair theme. Lal Maharaj, Librarian.

Stage 2 Excursion All students in Years 3 & 4 have received information about the major stage overnight excursion. This year we are travelling to Billabong Ranch in Echuca where students will have many activities to do, including horse riding. The excursion will be November 24th -25th in term 4, but to secure a place students must bring in a non-refundable $50 deposit. THIS IS DUE NO LATER THAN JUNE 10th, which is week 6 of this term. Please read all the information contained in the take-home note and return the deposit with the form given to your child. If you want to know more information, your child's teacher or Mrs Campbell will be happy to talk to you. Stage Assembly Awards Congratulations to the following students: KSI Paul Tafili Aaditya Rehal Rex Murray

KL Savannah Summerhayes Fiana Pilisi Trey Weeks

KR Young Aloniu Mase Nauer Jada Dickens

1M Ahokovi Moli-Burnes Bakhto Salmani Ammy Taulia

1/2S Ofa Liu Katarina Halaapiapi

1L Miritina Ioane Michael Goolagong Luchia Adnum

2B Sioeli Vea Kizzy Moore Tyrease Patterson

2F Renzo Agatep Riddick Christian Ali Mousawi

3/4SC Lleyton Smyth Happy Shah Kayla Clements

3/4P Aqsa Khan Seini Halaapiapi Elaina Nayden

3/4R Jaylan Tia Sophia Langman Myles Guidolin

3/4W Leka Tuitufu Maria Tagaloa Junior Nau

3/4D Sukwinder Singh Ruth Marcelo Caitlyn Cogan

Writer’s Award K – Taiana Tuato Yr 1 – Losela Tuiaki Caught Being Good Award – Parlata Taituave

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Tuesday, 17 May 2016 Term 2- Week 4

Plastic Bags If you have any spare plastic bags at home, the school library would appreciate all donations. P&C News ***SAVE THE DATE*** The P&C is again running a DISCO at the end of term, so mark it in your calendars - June 30th! More details to come soon… Uniform shop - Don’t forget that the uniform shop is open in the hall each Thursday morning from 9:00 to 10:00. Thank you to our volunteers who make this possible. Please come with correct money or small notes if possible, as there is no eftpos machine at the uniform shop. Best regards, Vanessa Clark, P&C President. Important New Bus Pass Information The Application Form for Subsidised Travel and Update Student Details (blue form) has been replaced with an online application form. To apply for a bus pass or to update your details go to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/ Go to ‘Apply for a School Travel Pass’ or ‘Update your Details’ on the left hand side and follow the props. You must have an email address. Printed application forms are available at the school office for those who have no access to the internet or no email address or you can call 131500 for assistance. Online applications still need to be printed off and stamped by the school. If your bus pass is lost, stolen or damaged, please go directly to Griffith Buslines in Wakaden Street who can issue you with a new pass. There is a cost of $11 for this service.

School Photos School photos have been sent home. Group photos (School Captains, Choir, House Captains, SRC) are available and are on display in the school foyer. Please collect an order form from the office staff if you wish to purchase a group photo. Canteen News WELCOME to our new Canteen Manager, Bec Griffin. Bec comes to us with many years’ experience working in the food industry. Bec’s boys have also attended Griffith PS. We wish her all the best in her new role as Canteen Manager. Thank you to Elena, our Canteen assistant who has supported Brenda and Bec through the transition period between managers. Thank you to last week’s helpers, Maria and Michelle. Hot Dogs $3.00 Pluto Pups $3.00 Hot ham/cheese/tomato rolls $3.80 Hot chicken and cheese rolls $3.80 All orders must be in by 9.30am Thank you. Elena, Acting Canteen Manager

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Win a Canteen Voucher! Family Maths Problem! Complete these problems and have the answers and working out in the box in the front office by 9.10am Friday 20th May. Please make sure you have your name and class on the answers to be in the draw to win a $5.00 canteen voucher. Problem 1 Rabbitoh’s defeated Eels 90 points to 47. By how many points did the Rabbitoh’s win? Problem 2 What is the milk bill for a family for a week if they use 2 litres each day; milk costs $2.15 a litre. Student Name____________________________ Class_____________ Answers:

Problem 1________________________

Problem 2________________________

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