For The Calendar

Next Week

Mon. 24 Nov Uniform Shop opens from 9 - 10am

Mon. 24 Nov 2015 School Uniform Orders Due

Mon. 24 Nov ‘Kids on Keyboards’ classes

Tue. 25 Nov Goulburn Regional Art Gallery Workshops

Thu. 27 Nov P&C Street Stall

Fri. 28 Nov Presentation Evening 7pm CHS Hall

Coming Up

Mon. 01 Dec Uniform Shop opens from 9 - 10am

Mon. 01 Dec ‘Kids on Keyboards’ classes

Wed. 03 Dec Crookwell High School Orientation Day

Wed. 03 Dec Goulburn Regional Art Gallery Workshops

Thu. 04 Dec Combined Xmas Service at St.Bart’s

Thu. 04 Dec Pie Order Collection Day

Fri. 05 Dec Yrs 3, 4 & 5 Assembly Items ~ 12.15pm

Mon. 08 Dec ‘Kids on Keyboards’ Concert 10.30am

Wed. 10 Dec Year 6 Fete

Fri. 12 Dec K/1/2 Assembly Item ~ 12.15pm

Mon. 15 Dec Movie Day for Yrs 3, 4 & 5 in Goulburn

Tue. 16 Dec Year 6 Luncheon

Tue. 16 Dec Infants Movie Day in Goulburn

Wed. 17 Dec Last day of Term 4 for students

Fri. 19 Dec Last day of Term 4 for staff

Next Year

Tue. 27 Jan Staff return to school

Wed. 28 Jan Students Years 1-6 return to school

Mon. 02 Feb Kindergarten commence school Student Progress Reports Today Semester Two Student Progress Reports were posted to the home address the school has on file. Please watch the mail as the report should arrive early next week. I hope you are pleased with the progress your child has made during 2014.

Please remember that you are most welcome to phone 48321213 to make an appointment to discuss any aspect of your child’s report that may need clarification or explanation. Mufti Day Next Friday On Friday 28th November, 2014, students may wear mufti clothes to school to allow more time for the washing and ironing of school uniforms for presentation evening to occur. When wearing mufti don’t forget to wear a hat for sun protection and to wear closed-in shoes so feet remain safe.

End of Year Survey Attached to the end of this week’s ‘News & Views’ is a brief Reporting and Planning Survey for Parents. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and the information provided will prove very useful in helping to determine the directions the school will follow in the future. Your help with this matter is much appreciated.

N.B. Completed surveys must be returned to school by Friday 5th December, 2014. Next Friday - Presentation Evening Practice Next Friday, 28th November 2014, students will travel to Crookwell High School by bus to practise for Presentation Evening. After the completion of the practice session, students will walk back to school under the supervision of school staff members.

If your child, for medical reasons, is unable to walk back to Crookwell Public School after practice, or you do not wish for your child to participate in the practice session at Crookwell High please notify the school by phoning 48321213. Next Friday - Presentation Evening Next Friday, 28th November 2014, Crookwell Public School will hold their Annual Presentation Evening. The night will be conducted in Crookwell High School’s multi-purpose hall commencing at 7pm sharp. Students will need to meet their class teachers under the sails at the front of the canteen block of the school at 6.45 pm.

All students are expected to wear full summer school uniform with black shoes, red hair accessories and definitely no jewellery. Children are to remain seated with their class, under the supervision of their teachers until the conclusion of the program when they are to be collected by their families.

This is a highlight of the Crookwell Public School’s calendar year and I hope you are able to come along and share in your child’s, and your schools’, successes. Details For Starting School Next Year School re-opens for the 2015 academic year on Tuesday 27th January 2015 when staff only return to school. Students in Years 1 to 6 will return to school on Wednesday 28th January. The 2015 Kindergarten students will commence their schooling on Monday 2nd February, 2015 after participating in the Best Start assessment program for a period of time on either Wednesday 28th January, Thursday 29th or Friday 30th January, 2015.

N.B. Invitations informing Kindergarten families of their child’s Best Start interview times will arrive in the post before the end of this term.

Term 4 Week 7 21st November, 2014

Working Together, Growing Together

Spotted This Week Were …… • Grace Skelly and Megan Forbes for thoughtful

citizenship.

• Charlie Colley, Joshua Churchill and Tyler Smith for responsible behaviour in the playground.

• Connor Shipton for his positive attitude.

• Chase for his positive attitude to his work in reading.

• Cameron Morton for trying hard in reading and writing tasks.

• Mia Anderson for her positive approach to her work in reading and writing.

• CUPS players for their hard work and dedication in learning their routine.

• CUPS choir, you are singing beautifully, well done!

• Year 5 Choir girls Harriet Woods, Sophie Murphy, Megan Forbes and Chloe Griffith, thanks for being so reliable and helpful as we teach the right words to the whole school.

• Jasmine Hartwell and Tazmin Woodwell for willingly helping others.

• Oliver Gray for thoughtful citizenship.

• Mia Anderson for clearly understanding group expectations

• Namphone Hattam, Lanie Allsop and Sophie Moore for their honesty.

• Cody Tate for looking after the property of others.

• Olivia Wong for helping Kindergarten students find their handball.

• Tyrell Brown and Jasmine Hartwell for helping prepare and clean up when Year 6 made naan bread.

• Florence Dark and Isabella Cole for their thoughtful behaviour.

• Nate Caincross for responsible and mature behaviour on the playground.

• Lanie Allsop, Brock Chudleigh, Jade Smith and Alexandria Woods for superb dance moves.

• Broyden Bruncic, welcome to Crookwell Public School.

• Annie Knight and Olivia Wong for respecting the property of other students.

• Arna Stevens for doing a very kind act for a young child.

• Rylee Luck for fantastic effort in class.

• Joshua Merryfull for excellence in public speaking.

• Zandalee Reeves for making good decisions in the playground.

• Kayla Merryfull for excellent reading in class.

• Tilly Rose for persistent effort in numeracy.

• Jayme Cartwright, Olivia Wong and Courtney Stephenson for taking responsible care of another student’s property.

• Chad McDonald for mature and responsible behaviour.

• Emily Newman for her kindness and compassion.

• Oliver Gray for being a perfect gentleman. Principal’s Award • Florence Dark for her thoughtful and generous gift to

improve the quality of the infants playground.

Infants Movies and Maccas End of Year Celebration To celebrate the end of another successful year, students from Kindergarten to Year 2 have the opportunity to celebrate their achievements by attending a ‘Movie and Maccas’ day in Goulburn, Tuesday 16th December 2014.

The children will be attending the Lilac City Cinema to watch ‘Paddington’. The children will be leaving school at 9.15am and returning to school by 3.15pm. After the movie we will be going to Victoria Park to have our lunch where the children

will have had the opportunity to purchase a pre-ordered McHappy Meal from McDonald’s. The cost of the excursion is $10.00 which includes a movie ticket, bus fare and a McHappy Meal. If your child does not wish to order a McHappy meal for lunch the excursion will cost $8.00.

Children will not require any extra money as the children will not be able to purchase food from the movies. If you would prefer your child not to have McDonald’s for lunch then your child will require a packed lunch clearly labelled with their name on the bag.

Please fill in the permission slip and your child’s choice of McHappy Meal and return to school by Wednesday 10th December, 2014.

Mrs McCormack, Miss Kemp, Mr Whittington, Miss Logan, Miss O’Neil and Mrs Davies

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Infants Movies and Maccas End of Year Celebration I give permission for my child/ren______________________ from class/es________ to attend the Lilac City Cinema to watch the movie, ‘Paddington’.

I do/do not give permission for my child to have a McDonald’s McHappy meal for their lunch.

I understand that if my child is not having McDonald’s for lunch they are required to bring a packed lunch, clearly labelled with their name.

I have enclosed ________to cover the cost of the excursion.

Signature: _____________________ Date:___________

(Parent/Guardian)

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or

o Nuggets and Chips with either an apple juice or water

Child 2 Name:___________________ o Burger and Chips with either an apple juice or water

or

o Nuggets and Chips with either an apple juice or water

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Years 3-6 Swimming Reminder: Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 have commenced swimming for sport on Thursday afternoons. Please ensure your child has returned their permission slip. Students will need to bring swimmers, hat, towel and a change of underwear. The cost per session is $1.00 or a season pass. Students are unable to remain at the pool after sport unless their parent/carer is at the pool with them at the completion of the sport session.

Thank you Mrs. Hannah Graham Thank you We’d like to express our gratitude to Matt Skelly for his generosity and kindness shown to the students of Crookwell Public School. On what was a particularly hot day, Matt offered to bus our students back to our school from Crookwell High after their presentation evening rehearsal.

Your thoughtfulness is certainly appreciated Matt.

Staff of Crookwell Public School Goulburn Regional Art Gallery Excursions K-4 Students in Kindergarten, Year 1, 2, 3, and 4 have been invited to participate in a workshop and tour at the Goulburn Regional Art Gallery. The workshop will involve the students being immersed in the Koori culture with tutors, Mr Swain and Miss O’Neil. The students will be studying sand art. As well as participating in the exciting workshop students will be taken on a guided tour of the gallery and exhibitions.

As Crookwell Public School is subsidising the cost of this culturally important excursion, the cost per child is $3.00. Students will need to wear full summer school uniform and bring their art shirt, recess, lunch and a drink bottle.

Years 3 and 4 will be participating in the excursion on Tuesday 25th November.

Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 will be participating in the excursion on Wednesday 3rd December.

The excursion on all days will operate between school hours so normal bus/car/home routines will apply.

Please complete the following permission slip, returning it to school by Monday 24th November if you would like your child to participate in the excursion to the Regional Art Gallery.

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Goulburn Regional Art Gallery

I give permission for my child ________________________

to participate in an excursion to the Goulburn Regional Art

Gallery on Tuesday 25th November (Years 3 and 4) or on

Wednesday 3rd December (K, 1 and 2).

I understand my child will be travelling by bus and will be

supervised by their class teacher.

I have enclosed $3.00 being the cost of the excursion.

Signature: _____________________ Date:___________

(Parent/Guardian)

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Ethics Classes at Crookwell Public School Every year Primary Ethics asks the parents of children in ethics classes for feedback. This helps us to understand why parents choose ethics classes and what their children gain from the experience. Would you be able to spend about 10 minutes filling out a short survey? There are a few questions which require your child’s answers, so please have them around when you do the survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ParentsNov2014

At any time you can contact Primary Ethics directly with your ideas and comments at: www.primaryethics.com.au/ If you would consider volunteering your time please contact Kath on 0421 415 419 or kathgribben@gmail.com Many thanks for your time Kath Gribben Ethics Coordinator Water Pack a water bottle for your child each day and remind them that they can also get water from the taps or bubblers throughout the day. Win Tickets To Circus Royale By entering the $5 draw below you could win 6 grandstand seats valued at $30 each and go to Damian Syred’s Circus Royale for just $5 a seat. The show, which appears at the Goulburn Recreation Reserve on Wednesday 26th November, 2014, commences at 7pm.

The draw will occur on Monday 24th November at 2pm with the winner notified by phone that same afternoon, so don’t forget to drop your entry into the office before lunch next Monday.

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Circus Royale Ticket Draw

My name is _______________________________ and my contact phone number is ______________________. This is my entry in the draw to win 6 tickets to the Circus Royale performance on Wednesday 26th November, 2014 commencing at 7pm in Goulburn. Please find enclosed my $5 ticket draw entry free Signature: _____________________ Date:___________

(Parent/Guardian) Ticket draw occurs on Monday 24th November 2014 at 2pm

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Planning for the Future Throughout your child's school life you'll need to make choices about aspects of their education and future. Here’s a selection of tips to help you plan for parent-teacher talks, subject selection, careers advice and back-to-school. Planning for the future: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/planning-for-the-future NSW Public School Terms and Holidays Here’s a snapshot of NSW public school terms and holidays for 2015 - 2016. Find out more: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/events/vacations.html Maths at Home Kids' early experiences with measurement are often based on watching their parents. Seeing mum or dad measure and pour ingredients for a recipe or weigh items at the fruit shop will often become part of their play. Maths at home: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/mathematics/mathematics-tips/helpling-your-child-measure-mass-and-volume Primary Christmas Excursion To celebrate the end of another successful year, students from Years 3, 4 & 5 will be attending a movie day in Goulburn on the Monday 15th December, 2014.

The children will be attending the Lilac City Cinema to watch ‘Penguins of Madagascar’. The children will be leaving school at 9.30am and returning back to school by 3.15pm. Prior to going to the movie we will be going to Victoria Park where the children will have an early picnic lunch and games with their friends. The cost of the excursion is $15.90, which includes a movie ticket, bus fare and choc top ice cream. If your child does not wish to order a choc top ice cream the excursion will cost $13.40.

Children will not require any extra money. Your child will require a packed picnic lunch clearly labelled with their name on the bag as well as a bottle of water.

Please fill in the permission slip and return to school by Wednesday 10th December, 2014. Mrs Anderson

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I give permission for my child/ren______________________

from class/es________ to attend the Lilac City Cinema to

watch the movie, ‘Penguins of Madagascar’.

I do/do not give permission for my child to have a choc top

ice cream during the movie.

I understand that my child will be required to bring their own packed picnic lunch clearly labelled in a bag, along with

a bottle of water.

I have enclosed ________to cover the cost of the excursion.

Signature: _____________________ Date:___________

(Parent/Guardian)

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The Breadwinner Year 6 has been studying the book The Breadwinner, by Deborah Ellis. This story focuses on the life of an eleven year old Afghan girl, Parvana, and her family during the time of Taliban occupation. As part of this unit students made naan bread, a staple food item in Parvana’s, and other Afghan families’ diets. The delicious smell of fresh baked bread wafted through the corridors as Year 6 enjoyed eating their naan with butter and jam!

Efraim kneads the naan dough, closely observed by Oscar.

Michala and Mackenzie enjoy their freshly baked naan.

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A Touch of Art Students from Years 5 and 6 enjoyed a trip to the Goulburn Regional Art Gallery this week. Opinions on the wide range of artworks on display, as part of the Parliament of NSW Aboriginal Art Prize 2014, were varied as students discussed the use of different mediums, styles of art and the messages they convey. The sand art workshop with Mr. Peter Swain was both entertaining and productive with students creating individual Aboriginal inspired artworks. The use of different coloured sands from Australian deserts added individuality to each artwork.

Isaiah Druett, Regan Davis and Shay Smith were

happy to get their hands dirty.

Taiten Hill got some direction from Peter Swain.

Tyrell Brown, Tom Wilcox-Symons and Ben Flood enjoyed

being creative in the outdoor environment.

Year 6 students were proud of their creations.

Year 3/4 Christmas Play Dear Parents & Caregivers, The 3 / 4 classes have combined to present a Christmas Spectacular at the assembly on Friday of Week 9. We hope you can come and watch our production on Friday 5th December.

The students will need to wear the following costumes: Hawaiian Dancers: white t-shirt, lei, grass skirt (girls), white t-shirt and board shorts (boys)

Thriller Dancers: ragged clothing, Santa hat

Jingle Bell Rock Dancers: skirt and top, hair in a ponytail with scrunchie (girls), trousers and shirt, gelled hair (boys)

Sophie M – Dog costume

Luke S and Jackson K – Kangaroo Costume

Oliver – Old man outfit

Aussie Jingle Bells Group – singlets or short sleeved tops, thongs, shorts, Aussie hats

Thankyou, we hope to see you there! Mrs Graham, Mr Grey and Miss Winkler Wanted! Items for the White Elephant Stall The Year 6 Fete is fast approaching. Any unwanted items in good condition would be very much appreciated for our White Elephant Stall. Now is a great time to have good clean up before Christmas and donate any unwanted goods to the Year 6 Fete.

Thank you Year 6 Fundraising Committee Comprehension Help for Teens Some kids will read perfectly in primary school and then suddenly struggle with comprehension in high school. Here's why. Comprehension help: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english/english-tips/reading/comprehension-strategies-you-can Donation of Books to the Infants. Kris Prell, a parent of former students who attended Crookwell Public School, has kindly donated a very large box of new books to the children in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2. The books will be put to good use as home readers. The teachers and students in the infants would like to sincerely thank Kris for her kind and generous donation.

Thankyou! Infants teachers and students

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Kids, Homework and Lies Do you think your child is lying about their homework? Listen to psychologist Anne Hollonds chat with James O'Loghlin on what to do when the dog eats the homework. Homework tips: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/kids-homework-and-lies School Attendance Did you know that if your child misses as little as eight school days each term, that by the end of their primary schooling they will have MISSED the equivalent of ONE WHOLE YEAR of school? Thank you Florence A BIG, BIG thank you for Florence Dark who has kindly donated some of her own pocket money to the school to help get extra handball squares in the infants playground. Crookwell High School Skirts Linda Treacy provides a service making Crookwell High School girls uniform skirts. If you require this service Linda can be contacted on 48321764

Yours in Public Education,

Greg Atfield

Principal

P&C Information …………………………… Canteen News ‘Snack Shack’ Roster 2014

Mon. 24 Nov

Toni Bickley & Kerri Forbes

Wed. 26 Nov

Kathy Rowe & Yvonne Smith

Fri. 28 Nov

Kristy Grove & Volunteer Needed

Mon. 01 Dec

Sarah Whittington & Mardi Whittaker

Wed. 03 Dec

Deb Reeves & Amanda Croke

Fri. 05 Dec

Anna Gardiner, Mel Davis & Sarah Campbell

P&C Dates for your Diary Just a reminder that the P&C are holding a street stall at the amenities block, Thursday 27th November. Thank you to the volunteers who have offered their time to come and help run the stall.

If you would like to help sell some raffle tickets at the stall it is not too late. Please complete the slip below and return it to the school office by Tuesday next week (25/11).

If you are unable to come and sell tickets we are looking for volunteers to supply us with baked goods to sell on the day. If you are able to donate for this stall please bring all baked goods to the amenities block at 9am on Thursday. All efforts made to make this a successful fundraiser for our school are appreciated.

Please remember to return all sold and unsold tickets for our Christmas raffle (which were sent home with Week 6’s News and Views), to the school office by Thursday afternoon. This raffle will be drawn on Friday 28th November at our Presentation Evening.

Good luck! On Saturday 29th November 2014, The Jake McGeechan Memorial Golf day will be held at the Crookwell Golf course. The P&C, led by the unstoppable Mandi Smith, will be catering this event.

If anyone is interested in giving some time to this worthwhile event please complete the slip below and return it to the school office ASAP.

Stay safe and I hope you all have a great weekend.

Sharon. P&C Secretary. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

P&C Street Stall I _____________________(name) would like to volunteer to sell raffle tickets at the P&C Street Stall on Thursday 27/11/14. I am available ________________________(time).

My contact phone number is _________________________ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jake McGeechan Memorial Golf Day I ________________________(name) would be available to help with the catering at the Jake McGeechan Memorial Golf Day on Saturday 29/11/14.

My contact phone number is ________________________ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Community Announcements ………………… The inclusion of any announcement does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof by Crookwell Public School.

15 Dewhirst St, Goulburn .

PH: 48212553 Website: www.theneateswimschool.com.au

Email: neatename@bigpond.com.au

We are now taking booking for Term 1 next Year and have limited spots for morning and after school lessons. The term dates are Tuesday, 27th January to Thursday, 2nd April. We also have limited spots for Rainbow Club. (Swimming club for children with disabilities). If your child has a disability don’t let them miss out on a skill for life. There will be a school holiday program during the Christmas School holidays from the 19th to 26th of January. The cost will be $50 per child for the week in group lessons. Please contact us for more details and bookings. For more information or to book in now Please call us on 48212553. Child Minding and/or After School Care? If you require the services of a child minder or need after school care for your children please contact the school on 48321213 to obtain the carers contact details.

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Crookwell Public School Denison Street, Crookwell 2583 Phone: 48321213 Fax: 48321353 E-mail: crookwell-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au _____________________________________________________________________________________

Reporting and Planning Survey This survey canvasses information to be used in the 2014 Annual School Report and to inform the development of the 2015-2017 School Plan. The honest feedback you provide helps guide the school’s strategic direction and assists us to provide a quality education for the school’s students.

I ask that you legibly write your name below and a telephone number on which you can be contacted if clarification is sought. Surveys without contact details cannot be accepted.

I encourage you to take a few moments to complete the survey. I look forward to your response. Regards, Greg Atfield 21/11/2014

1) Please list the things you feel the school does well ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2) Please list the things you feel the school could do better ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: _______________________ Signature: ______________________ Date: ___________ Completed surveys need to be received at school by Friday 5th December, 2014

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