Smithfield West Public School Deeds not words

Newsletter

Website: www.smithfielw-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: smithfieldw-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Bulletin: 19:18 Term: 4 Week: 8

Thursday 5 December CALENDAR Tuesday 10 December K-6 Presentation Assembly – 9.10am Wednesday 11 December Year 6 Graduation Ceremony – 9.30am Year 6 Farewell 6.00-9.00pm Friday 13 December K-4 Picnic Days Monday 16 December Stage 3 Picnic Day Wednesday 18 December Students’ last day of Term 4 2020 Tuesday 28 January School Development Day (student free) Wednesday 29 January Students’ first day of Term 1 2020 (Years 1-6) Wednesday 29,Thursday 30 and Friday 31 January Kindergarten Best Start Assessment Monday 3 February All Kindergarten students’ first day INCLUSIONS School Holiday Tennis Camp Marconi Tennis Camps Wetherill Street, Wetherill Park 2164 Phone: 9604 3161 Principal: Stephen Gray

Dear Parents and Caregivers, I SEE YOU As we approach the end of the year I have included this article written by Colleen Wilson which I think is an important message for all. It’s a time of badges, certificates, medals, trophies, recognition, awards, prizes and 'seeing' of high achievement. I love seeing the kids that shine at this time of year - a big high heartfelt round of applause to you. You so deserve it for the effort you have put in. But this message is for the kids that didn't get called up for any of the above… I SEE YOU. To the child that conquered their fear of heights, or sleeping in the dark, or riding without training wheels or sleeping out for the night for the first time this year, I SEE YOU To the child that managed to resolve more conflict than they started this year, to the child that learnt to say the impossible; "I'm sorry", and to the child that walked away from the fighting instead of getting involved, I SEE YOU To the child for whom school is a huge struggle, you get up everyday and you go, I SEE YOU To the child that battled all year with the maths, or reading, or concentration, or speaking out in class, or learning their words, but persevered anyway, I SEE YOU To the child that found the kindness in their heart reach out in any way to another person or to an animal in need or in pain, I SEE YOU To the child that learnt to give and to share for the first time this year and even found joy in these, I SEE YOU To the child that battles to make friends and to be social, you made new friends this year and for that, I SEE YOU To the child who wanted so much to please, but was just out of sight of an adult who perhaps was too busy or too distracted, I SEE YOU To the child who lost a friend or a loved one this year, but carried on everyday bravely even though their heart ached, I SEE YOU To the brave parents that try every day to do the best for their kids, I SEE YOU. May you and your children revel in small but significant victories that you have both experienced this year. For every year there is progress and growth, we don't need a podium or handshake or a hall of applause to be seen. I SEE YOU.

Page: 2

SUPPORTIVE SCHOOL AWARD On Monday I attended the Sydney South West School Sports Association Annual Blues Night and was pleasantly surprised to accept a certificate and sign, to be displayed on the Wetherill St fence, on behalf of the school for our support of sport within the region. Only 23 out of 197 schools received this acknowledgment. I personally thank Mrs Bennett for her support of school sport. She is active at school, zone and regional level in providing opportunities for many students. STUDENT REPORTS At present our teachers are finalising the Semester 2 reports for all students. These reports will indicate the achievements, attitude and application of your child to their learning experiences. The reporting process is lengthy and teachers spend many hours at home and school in both assessment analysis and report writing. Our aim is to communicate meaningful information to you about your child’s achievements and future directions for successful learning. Reports will be sent home on Tuesday, 10 December. STUDENT LEADERS FOR 2020 Last week we heard speeches from our 2020 Student Leader candidates. Congratulations to the boys and girls who presented a speech. I am very proud and reassured that our school and local community possess so many fine children. Student Leaders for 2020 will be announced at the Presentation Day Assembly next Tuesday. KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION The Kindergarten Transition program for students starting at Smithfield West in 2020 has now finished. Currently we have 57 children enrolled, which will be the largest intake during my time at the school. I extend a warm welcome to all the new families joining our school community next year. TROLLEY DRIVE Thank you to the many families who brought in non-perishable grocery items in support of the Starr Partners Real Estate trolley drive for the Uniting Church Diner, Fairfield. We exceeded all expectations in filling more than five grocery trolleys with donations. Well done Smithfield West! VOLUNTARY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS Thank you to the families who have paid a Voluntary School Contribution ($50 for one child/$80 for two or more children) this year. Your assistance has made a significant contribution to the increased quality of learning materials available in our classrooms. CANTEEN NEWS The canteen will be open right up until the last day of school on Wednesday 18 December. Students will be able to order their lunch and purchase items at recess and lunchtime as usual. Stephen Gray Principal

Page: 3

SUMMER PSSA Smithfield West Public School was named the Summer PSSA Champion school for 2019. The winner is calculated on games won from games played and converted to an overall percentage. Our five teams won 34 of their 48 games with an overall percentage of 71%. Congratulations to all teams and their coaches on this outstanding achievement.

KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS 2019 There is still time to enrol your child for next year so they can be part of this valuable program. If your child is turning 5 years of age by July 31, 2020, and they will be starting school next year, please call into the front office to collect an enrolment form. If you have relatives or friends with school aged children living in this area, please take a form for them as well. An up to date immunisation certificate, proof of age and proof of address will be required for each child enrolling.

IMPORTANT DATES Thursday 5 December - Sports Assembly Years 3-6 9.10am Tuesday 10 December – Presentation Day Assembly K-6 9.10am Wednesday 11 December – Year 6 Graduation Ceremony Wednesday 11 December – Year 6 Farewell (Years 5 & 6) 6.00pm Friday 13 December – K-4 Picnic Days Monday 16 December – Stage 3 Picnic Day Wednesday 18 December – Students’ last day of Term 4 2020 Tuesday 28 January - School Development Day (student free) Wednesday 29 January - Students’ first day of Term 1 2020 (Years 1-6) Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 and Friday 31 January - Kindergarten Best Start Assessment Monday 3 February - All Kindergarten students’ first day IMPORTANT If you have moved house or changed phone numbers or the phone numbers for your emergency contacts have changed please update your records at the office. For a change of address you will need to provide proof of your residential address e.g. original copies of council rates notice, residential lease, electricity accounts or statutory declaration. M. Bennett

Page: 4

ASSEMBLY AWARD RECIPIENTS 27/11/19

KC Malak Rafuoka, Kirolous Dawood, Mele To’ia

KN Lachlan Byrne, Yasmine Taha, Jack Butrus

1D Sophia Hamze, Yousef Elbestawy, Iyla Honeysett

1G Anastasia Aho, Isabella Tobia

1L William Nguyen, Simay Bayram, Elyanour Barkil

2R Daniel Atta-Opoku, Meera Arbo, Giorgia Favale, Bahar Shaaya Almoshy

2S Sabrina Pau, Zayne Honeysett, Raneen Butrus, Hardy Nguyen

3N Angelina Prostizenovski, Anthony Porfida, Ivan Hawel, Mikayla Moore

3/4C Isaac Elias, Anastasia Kamoo, Janel Barcenas, Farah Zaeem

3/4F Liam Le, Breeanna Bennett, Stephanie Omongos, Shaelee McLean

4H Aiyaat Al-Jabiry, Noah Daley, Rushil Bali, Marco Kiseloski

5M Leah Sefo, Eugenia Zaya, Flora Dawod, Dylan Sturiale, Eliana Navarro

5P Ronia Shandal, Kareen Shabo, Sophie Nansen, RJ Falealii, Sharon Latapu

6K Phoebe Barrass, Hafsa Ali, Esmeralda Ureta, Yasooa Shaboo

6R Randy Kammeh, Justin Muscat, Ann Thien Nguyen, Benson Yin ASSEMBLY AWARD RECIPIENTS 04/12/19

KC Jayden Nguyen, Flimon Attallah, Marcella Eshaq

KN Muslim Azraqi, Krstian Al Auty, Aogen Esho

1D Vanessa Kena, Mariam Kanno-Pereira, Harley Sandona

1G Jamilli, Toumas Shmouni

1L Zaya Zaya, Braxton Archer, Ella DeBattista

2R Mathio Barota, Angalin Arena, Myrna El-Baf, Roba Al-Khalid

2S Angelina Chand, Jerzey Feagaiga, Rayvin Kammeh, Marven Alzebari

3N Jordan Tran, Silena Somo, Maryam Esho, Layth Al-Tayyar

3/4C Ayah Al-Tayyar, Karam Al Shabi, Rita Mikhaeil, Angelena Alhanoon

3/4F Lily Sinadinos, Aymen Haddad, Raydan Honeysett, Charlene Phan

4H Chayse Moore, Elysha Porfida, Lavina Kakoz, Azar Barkil

5M Pauline Mafi, Brodie Bennett, Luka Peric, Razaz Arbab, Amira Taha

5P Rita Oudish, Shadi Al-Khalid, Orlando Pau, Ligensio Yalda, Pepe Folauga Nua

6K Mohamed Al-Jabiry, Mathew McGann, Jaden Ha, Nenia Oshana

6R Juliet Tapaleao, Hannah Wales, Lizzy Mafi, Ofa Pinomi

Page: 5

3/4C have been busy exploring measurement concepts in Mathematics. They have been defining and making a square metre to measure the area of large surfaces. This was a great hands on learning experience. We also enjoyed being creative making our Christmas artwork while learning about brush strokes and colour mixing.