Principal’s Message

Once again we have reached the end of another productive term. The students have

worked hard in class and are making good progress overall. I’ve been able to visit

most of our classes over the past 2 weeks to see how the students are engaging with

‘Reading warm-ups’ as part of the introduction of Explicit Direct Instruction. So far,

I’m impressed with what I’ve seen, but obviously the biggest impact will happen

over a longer period as we continue to sharpen and refine our teaching in this

regard.

Although it ran fairly smoothly in the end, I must apologise for the two changes to

the starting time for our Cross Country Carnival last Thursday. We usually run the

carnival after recess so as not to interupt prime learning time, but with the evolving

weather forecast the start time was adjusted earlier and earlier in the hope that we

could still complete it before the rain arrived. Thankfully, with a little bit of flexibility

from the teachers, all races were run before the heavier rain arrived. For my part, I’d

like to congratulate all the students on their effort. One particular competitor caught

my eye at the end of the 12 yrs girls race – congratulations to Jada Voigt who,

despite not having finished all her laps by the time the recess bell rang (and after the

teachers started packing up), was so determined to complete the full distance that

she powered on until the end. She did this even though other competitors who

hadn’t finished, dropped out and were on their way to recess. Even better was the

fact that Jada’s twin sister Amalie (who had finished a little ahead of her) was

waiting at the finish line cheering her sister on! These amazing girls displayed

wonderful determination, resilience and pride. I’m sure there were more examples

that I didn’t see, but this one was a good example of what’s great about the students

at Cardiff South. Well done Jada and Amalie.

There’s only 1 more day to get your Easter raffle tickets in before the draw at

assembly on Thursday. Thank you to all our families who have helped with selling

tickets and to the P&C for overseeing this Easter school tradition. P&C’s fundraising

goal this year is to assist us with replacing our old playground equipment which was

recently removed due to some concerns I had about it’s safety. Every little bit helps!

Because of the staff development day and Anzac Day public holiday, the students

return for the commencement of Term 2 on Wednesday 26th April. I wish you all a

very relaxing and enjoyable Easter break.

David Holland

Term 1, Week 11

Tuesday 4th April

2017

Congratulations Students of the

Week!

Term 1 Week 10

Junior Student Award

Milla Carmont 1 Aqua

Senior Student Award

Bodhi White 3/4 Emerald

CBA School banking

We saw a fantastic increase in school banking deposits this term, well done savers!

Please note, due to unavoidable circumstances, there will be no school banking this Thursday; please save your

deposits for Term 2 when the program resumes on Thursday 27th April.

Anzac Services

Anzac Day falls on the Tuesday of Week 1, Term 2. Our school will host a school Anzac service on Thursday 27th

April at 2pm in the hall. This school service will be led by the school captains and school families are invited to

join us. To assist us on this day, the students are asked to bring donations of flowers from their gardens at home

to contribute to making class wreaths which will be laid at the front of the hall during this assembly. For those

interested, our school captains will also be representing the school at the Dawn Service at Cardiff RSL on Anzac

Day. The service begins at 5:15am at the cenotaph outside the club. Cardiff RSL will also be offering breakfast

following the service at a cost of $7 for adults and $3 for children, but you must book in advance to be included.

Tickets for breakfast will be available from the club’s reception from Sunday 9th April. Join us if you can.

Hunter Sports High Yr 7 2018 applications

The selection time is fast approaching for Year 6 students entering high school next year for Hunter Sports

High’s Talented Sports Programs. In 2018, Hunter Sports High will offer 13 sports – AFL, Athletics, Baseball,

Basketball, Boys Cricket, Girls Cricket, Football, Netball, Rugby League, Boys Rugby Union, Girls Rugby Union,

Swimming, Tennis and Touch Football. For more information about the sports programs, trial information, fees

etc. parents are directed to www.huntersports.com.au . If there are any specific questions not covered by the

information on the website, please call the Director of Sport, Mr James Pascoe on 49 435 755.

Canteen Menu

P&C wish to advise all families that there will be a slight price rise to a number of items on the Canteen Menu

for the start of Term 2. Raising the price of canteen items is always a last resort, but as producers and our

suppliers raise their costs it becomes necessary to raise our prices a little to ensure we are adequetely covering

our costs. The canteen committee have limited this as much as possible. The new menu with updated prices has

been sent home today with students; (1 per family) look out for a pink sheet. It has also been updated on our

website and the Skollbag app. Please ensure that you review the new price list prior to placing orders next term.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Wk 11. 3.4 4.4 Walk Safely to School Day Combined School ANZAC service. Selected Year 6 students Music Concert – 2pm Hall

5.4 Combined Easter Scripture

6.4 NO School banking Assembly 2pm – 1 Aqua + P&C Easter Raffle Draw 2.40pm

7.4 Muwani’s Harmony Day celebration

Last Day Term 1

10.4 17.4

School Holidays!!

11.4 18.4

School Holidays!!

12.4 19.4

School Holidays!!

13.4 20.4

School Holidays!!

14.4 21.4

School Holidays!!

Term 2 Week 1. 24.4 Satff Return for Term 2

25.4

ANZAC Day

26.4 Students return for Term 2

27.4 Assembly -School ANZAC service 2pm, hall

28.4 Zone Cross Country

Opportunity Classes Year 5 - 2018

Opportunity classes cater for high achieving academically gifted students. These classes help gifted and talented

students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented students, teaching them in specialised ways

and providing targeted learning material at their level. Applications for opportunity classes will be available

online from 26th April. If your child is currently in Year 4 and you would like to learn more, please access the

online application and information booklet on the Department’s website at:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5 .

Applications close on Friday 12th May. If you’d like to know more, please chat to your child’s class teacher or

make an appointment to see Mr Holland. Please note: if your child is successful they will need to attend another

local public school where these classes operate.

Cross Country report

Last Thursday our annual school Cross Country carnival was successfully run within the school grounds under

threatening skies. There was tremendous participation throughout the age groups with some close finishes.

Thank you to all parents who braved the weather to watch their child participate and cheer them on. Also

massive congratulations to all students who were flexible and followed instructions well as we quickly re-

arranged the organisation to try and beat the weather. The following students finished in the top 4 and will

represent our school at the Crossroads Cross Country carnival on Friday 28th April:

Nate Walandouw, Cooper Smith, Reef Lawler, Kynan Jobson, Chloe Vidler, Tasha Banek, Isla Campbell, Scarlett

Campbell, Nash Smith, Brodie Spamer, Nate Lambert, Caleb Thompson, Lisa-Lee Bournes, Zophie Zarzycki-

Cooke, Ebony Harrison, Matylda Luck, Charlie Gibson, Connor Bashford, Zac Sliwa, Jack Childs, Savannah

Redman. Taylor Robertson, Tegan McCabe, Lily Griffiths, Liam Spamer, Ben Cornish, Izak Jenkins, Liam Nash,

Chloe Walandouw, Chloe Scanlon, Jaqueline Hanlon-Thompson and Jillarnie Ahoy.

Cross

Country

2017

PSSA Boys Softball Team

Congratulations to the following students for their selection in the boys softball team:

Izak Jenkins, Aston Monier, Liam Spamer, Liam Nash, Ben Coombes, Zac Werner, Connor Bashford, Lachlan

Redpath, Zac Sliwa, Jacob Goninan and Lane Abraham. Reserves are Cameron Ritchie, Jacob Oliver, Blake

Mitchell, Lincoln Davies and Jack Fletcher.

Training days are Monday and Friday 8.30am and Wednesday 2nd lunch always dependent on the weather! Our

first game is scheduled for early next term against Grahamstown Public School. Once times and the venue are

confirmed, a note will be sent home with the details and request for parent transport.

Ms Ellis

PSSA Soccer teams

Trials for the junior and senior PSSA soccer teams for the Crossroads Zone Winter Sport Competition have been

held at school during lunchtimes over the course of the past few weeks when the weather has allowed us to do

so. Thanks to Ms Ellis for assisting in the selection of the teams. Congratulations to the following students on

their selection.

Junior

Seb Pagoulatos, Nate Walandouw, Mitchell Arnott, Ben Redpath, Yaegan Faulkner, Nate Lambert, Sunny Jenkins,

Lucas Wise, Mason Walmsley, Harry Pagolatous, Jaeger Monier

Reserves: Riley Wellings, Brodie Spamer

Senior

Lane Abraham, Lachlan Redpath, Connor Bashford, Lincoln Davies, Liam Spamer, Chloe Walandouw, Charlie

Gibson, Ben Cornish, Zac Sliwa, Aston Monier, Izak Jenkins, Liam Nash

Reserves: Ryan Power, Archie King

Mr Jardine

THIS THURSDAY!

The Easter raffle draw will take place this Thursday, directly after the

assembly. To allow the fundraising committee enough preparation time,

all tickets sales must be finalised by tomorrow (Wednesday, 3pm).

Good Luck, and Happy Easter from your P&C.

CBA

Weekly Deposits

Class Week 10

totals K Gold 7

K Silver 4

1 Aqua 9

1 Lime 6

1/2 Coral 3

2/3 Cherry 2

3/4 Emerald 3

3/4 Magenta 0

3/4 Purple 3

5/6 Blue 3

5/6 Jade 2

5/6 Sapphire 0

Ex students/ siblings 2

Total deposits 44

Getting to know…… Liam Nash

Class? 5/6 Sapphire

Favourite books? Once, Soon & Now (Morris Gleitzman)

What makes you laugh? My friends

When I grow up… Marine Biologist

Favourite food? Sushi

What sport do you play? Soccer

Best CSPS memory? Southy Showtime

Canteen Roster

Wednesday 5 Friday 7

Megan Noble Kay Carroll

Madelyn Thompson Donna Wise

Kelly Hanlon Michelle Davies

Karen Nesbitt

Happy Birthday to…

Lailah Faulkner K Silver 3rd April 6 Yrs

Riley Wellings 3/4 Emerald 5th April 10 Yrs

Harrison Bowdern 5/6 Jade 6th April 11 Yrs

Brock Coleman 3/4 Magenta 6th April 10 Yrs

Mackenzie Weir 3/4 Magenta 7th April 10 Yrs

Imogen Thompson Muwani 7th April 5 Yrs

Bo Gordon 2/3 Cherry 7th April 9 Yrs

Izak Jenkins 5/6 Sapphire 8th April 12 Yrs

Catherine Kemsley 3/4 Purple 10th April 10 Yrs

Ella Campbell-Terry 3/4 Purple 10th April 8 Yrs

Henry Lewis Kuwaluwain 11th April 5 Yrs

Blake Mitchell 5/6 Blue 11th April 11 Yrs

Matylda Luck 3/4 Magenta 12th April 10 Yrs

Olivia Wallace 5/6 Jade 13th April 11 Yrs

Callum Bate 3/4 Purple 14th April 9 Yrs

Tarquin Thompson Muwani 15th April 5 Yrs

Zayb Jobson Muwani 16th April 5 yrs

Felix Browne Kuwaluwain 18th April 5 Yrs

Harlee Bambans Muwani 18th April 5 Yrs

Alex Van Der Veen 3/4 Emerald 19th April 9 Yrs

Zac Ruban K Silver 21st April 6 Yrs

Fletcher Ruban K Silver 21st April 6 Yrs

Liam Nash 5/6 Sapphire 21st April 12 Yrs

Madison Dykes 3/4 Magenta 22nd April 10 Yrs

Lachlan Brown 3/4 Magenta 24th April 10 Yrs

Amalie Voigt 5/6 Jade 24th April 12 Yrs

Jada Voigt 5/6 Blue 24th April 12 Yrs

Coming up in Term 2 – Mother’s Day Stall

Each year the P&C fundraising committee holds a Mother’s Day stall for all students in K-6. Traditionally,

students love a good Mother’s Day stall as it allows them to purchase a small gift for their mum, grandma or

special female carer.

For the stall to be successful, the P&C relies upon donations of small gifts,

individually wrapped in cellophane and some time from valued volunteers to

run the stall on the day; we particular love dads to help at this one!

This year’s Mother’s Day stall will be on Friday 12th May between 8am and

11am. Please save the date in your calendar. If you are available to help

through morning, even if it’s just for an hour, we’d love to hear from you.

Perhaps over the holidays you may be able to pick up a gift or two to donate

once we return after the holidays.

GDT- J21

Parking 6- E18

After 5pm no parking fee.

GDT- J21

Parking 6- E18

After 5pm no parking fee.