The Engadine Public School

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The Engadine Public School

WARATAH WHISPERS

Engadine Public School acknowledges the generosity of

Sunshine Real Estate in its support of the school.

“Engadine Public School promotes an inclusive environment that fosters

confident, innovative, successful learners with high moral values.

Excellent academic, creative physical and social programs empower each

student to become an active, resilient and informed citizen in our rapidly

changing world.”

OUR SCHOOL VISION

SCHOOL DIARY

June

7 Koori Kids Day

7 Forum : 6pm Library SCHOOL REPORTS

13 - Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday)

14 - ICAS—Writing

15 - ICAS—Spelling

16 - Canteen Promo Day

30 - Athletics Carnival

The Engadine Public School

WARATAH WHISPERS 1A Waratah Rd Engadine NSW 2233 Phone: 9520 8559 Fax: 9548 1186

Term 2, Week 7 - 6 June 2016 Email: engadine-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Community Spirit Hendrika Green, Principal

Assemblies

Held FORTNIGHTLY On Even Weeks, Tuesday at 2:30pm Next Assembly Week 8: 14 June

It is with deep appreciation we thank our junior student, Logan ’s grandfather for his hard labour! His efforts were remarkable as he made and installed a grate over one of our drainage pits to assist in the prevention of loss of student’s hand balls and the excessive leaf matter entering the stormwater pits. With the heavy rains forecast over the weekend, it will sure get a true test! Thank you for your community spirit!

We give much thanks to Ruby, a junior student of our school, whose passion for the environment drove her to write letters to local shopping outlets, seeking support for the school environmental club. She was very successful, securing in excess of 40 packets of seed together with some fertiliser from our local Woolworths shop. Thanks Ruby, and thanks Woolworths. We look forward to seeing the benefits of the planting out of these seeds.

We congratulate Tye and Jake, who will be representing our school at the regional level for Cross Country. It is already a wonderful opportunity to work towards a personal best when competing at Zone level. We are proud of all of our students who continually strive to achieve, always aiming to improve themselves. For all members of our school, we promote that it is the personal competition which is most important—not whether they come first or last or anywhere in between. It is about improving yourself, and being the best that you can be— something you can be proud of - as after all, that is what you are in control of. We wish both our students all the best for their endeavours at Region and know they will be proud ambassadors for our school.

Come along to the school library and find out about our school reporting system, children’s goals and how you can best interpret what these are telling you about your child’s progress in school. All parents and carers are welcome .

The Power of the Written Word

School Reports : Forum Meeting - Tuesday 7 June - 6pm

Cross Country Representatives– Sydney East

SCHOOL NEWS

Wakakirri Entry Fee & Costume Hire - Overdue $65

Band Fees—Term 2 - Overdue $130

School House Museum Excursion (Stage 1) - Due Tuesday 14 June $30

Jollybops Science Show - Due Wednesday 15 June $6

Interschool Chess Challenge - Due Wednesday 22 June $13

*Please note the due dates on notes as these are strictly adhered to.

TUESDAY 6pm : 7 June Forum Meeting in School Library — TOPIC : School Reports —All Welcome

We are holding a Promotion Day in the Canteen on Thursday 16th June.

Students will be able to Pre-order a hot dog and a drink of their choice. The

cost will be $5.00, if your child would like second Hot Dog (which will come

without a drink) that is an additional $3.50.

Please complete the order form and place in a brown paper bag with your

money enclosed by Friday 10 June.

If you are unable to attend for any reason and you are rostered on, please swap with another parent or message Diedre Cody on 0412 212 750. Thank you. Please see the school website for the latest Canteen Roster at: http://www.engadine-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/canteen-uniforms

Notes and Money Due

SAVE THE DATE

Canteen Promo Day—16 June

School Canteen—Term 2 Roster

SCHOOL NEWS

With the new term the bank have released new rewards. The Mud Splat Handball and the Outback Pat Bag Tag are now available. In addition, the Wildlife Write Set from Term 1 can also be ordered. Collect 10 tokens to redeem an award.

A token is issued for each deposit made at school. Unfortunately tokens are not issued for deposits made at the bank. Additionally, the school banking system doesn’t allow bankers to pool their tokens with other bankers (but older siblings may be kind enough to order a reward for you).

As a reminder, please write your name, student number and deposit amount on your deposit slip.

If you forget your school banking on Thursday morning, just post your deposit book in the slot in the office before the line-up bell rings on Friday morning.

If you have question or concerns, please chat with Kelly Bilek, Cherylyn Hare (0404 405 201) or Michael Tarman, or pop a note in with your next deposit.

Don’t forget to bring in the loose change that you do not need to help our students get valuable resources for their classrooms.

Live Life Well

P & C Fundraiser

School Banking—Thursdays

Throughout the school year, teachers focus on developing skills to building positive relationships among peers— some children learn these through experience and others need to be taught these skills specifically in order to apply them. The focus of our teaching points will last for blocks of two weeks, and will be placed in the newsletter. For the first few weeks of school, however, we will be focussing on the development of friendships.

Parents, we ask that you too go through these skills with your children, and discuss the dos and don’ts. Perhaps you can

ask them if they have tried some of the strategies and what the result was. Children learn best when they are supported

from both school and home with a consistent message. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Citizenship can be defined as membership of a group. It allows certain privileges and also comes with obligations to follow the rules of the community or the groups. Citizenship also means the relationship between the person and the community to which

they belong—not just in following rules and procedures, but also in following the moral and social code.

Being a good citizen of Engadine Pubic School means more than basic rights and responsibilities, it involves quality of character,

behaviour and interactions with others in community. We want our students to be active, informed and responsible citizens .

A good citizen is one who :

Cares about the feelings and rights of others

Shows concern for the safety and well-being of others

Stays informed about issues and voices their opinion /votes

Conserves resources and follows the 3R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)

Uses their skills to make a better community

The benefits students may gain from being a good citizen include:

Self-confidence and resilience to deal with everyday occurrences—like a disagreement with another

Gives them voice in their school community

Enables them to make valuable contributions to the world in which they live

Prepares them for the ups and downs of being an adult in the working world.

Being a good citizen takes an effort which is valued by peers, staff and families alike.

SCHOOL NEWS

Social Skills

Key Value : Citizenship (Community Key of Success)

Ignoring Someone Who Is Giving You A Hard Time

Do’s

Stop looking at them.

Do something else or talk to others near you.

Turn your body away.

If the other person keeps annoying you, STAY

COOL AND WALK CALMLY AWAY.

Don’ts

Don’t look at them..

Don’t smile.

Don’t argue.

Don’t insult back

Don’t get aggro.

Don’t try to get them into trouble.

SCHOOL NEWS

Winter uniforms are to be worn from Wednesday, 1st June.

Boys Girls

Long Grey Pants Maroon Tunic

Maroon Microfibre Unisex Track Pants Bootleg Maroon Pants

Long Sleeve Polo with screen print emblem Maroon Microfibre Unisex Track Pants

V Neck Fleecy Maroon Jumper Black Tights

Fleecy Zip Maroon Jacket with embroidered Logo Long Sleeve Polo with screen print emblem

Drybodz Rain Poncho Fleecy Zip Maroon Jacket with embroidered Logo

Maroon Spray Jacket Drybodz Rain Poncho

Microfibre Two Tone Jacket Maroon Spray Jacket

Microfibre Two Tone Jacket

Winter School Uniform

PSSA Results— 3 June

SOCCER RESULT

Junior Boys v

Senior Boys v

NETBALL RESULT

Junior A v

Junior B v

Senior A v

Senior B v

RESULT OZTAG

Senior Boys v

Senior Girls v

SCHOOL NEWS

Trivia Night—27 August

The Engadine P&C Committee are running a Trivia Night on Saturday, 27 August, to raise funds for our wonderful school. Get your friends and family together to form a table (max 10 per table), or join another group for a fun evening (sorry, no children). Date: Saturday 27 August Cost: $15 per head

COMMUNITY NEWS

Bananas are bursting with natural ingre-dients that keep kids full of energy, all day long. Great on toast, with breakfast

COMMUNITY NEWS