Upper Lansdowne Public School

Respect Responsibility Resilience Reaching our Potential Find us at: 1399 Upper Lansdowne Road, Upper Lansdowne 2430 T: 6556 9163 F: 6556 9219 E: lansdowneu-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 – Week 3 Monday 4th

May 2015 2015

Coming Events for Term 2

Mother’s Day Stall The Upper Lansdowne Craft Group has invited our students to a Mother’s Day stall being held this Thursday, 7th May. Special gifts for mum will be available for the children to purchase for $5 or less. P & C Food donations are required for Theatre Night. The list, on green paper in the office, is available for you to nominate what ingredients you can provide. Players Dinner Night We are catering for the Upper Lansdowne Players Dinner Theatre night on Saturday 9th May. Not only will we be looking for volunteers on the night, but we are also putting together a basket for a raffle (Mother’s Day theme). If you have something to donate for the basket, please contact Deeanne Dickson after school any afternoon. Premier’s Reading Challenge Our students are participating in the Premier’s Reading Challenge again this year. Our library books have stickers indicating if they are including in the PRC reading list. Students in Years K-2 must read 30 books in total; at least 25 of these books must be on the PRC list. Students in Year 3 – 6 must read 20 books in total; at least 15 of these books must be on the PRC list. Students are recording books which

Student of the Week

Sam Diebert

Student of the Week

Deegan Allen

Reader of the Week

Hunter Jennens

Week 3

7 May – Thurs Mother’s Day stall at hall

8 May – Fri Stewart House envelopes to be

returned 9 May – Saturday Dinner Theatre Night

Week 4

12 May – Tues NAPLAN year 3 & 5

13 May – Wed NAPLAN year 3 & 5

14 May – Fri NAPLAN year 3 & 5

15 May – Fri Milo in2Cricket Program 11:45am

Week 5

19 May – Tues Science & Engineering Challenge Year 6

Week 6

27 May – Wed Life Education

27 May – Wed Simultaneous Story Telling

27 May – Wed P&C meeting – 6:00pm in Library

28 May – Thurs Biggest Morning Tea - hall

29 May – Fri Milo in2Cricket Program 11:45am

Week 8

8 June – Mon Queen’s birthday - public holiday

Merit Awards Sam Johnson – Enthusiastic effort in reading and storytelling. Daley Jennens – For great thinking. Bella Allen – 25 nights reading. Shayne Beaumont – Good effort in persuasive writing. Rosie Williamson – Good effort in persuasive writing.

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they have read on a list at school; parents may also access the Premier’s Reading Challenge website to record books. This program is a great opportunity to encourage reading both at home and at school. Stewart House An envelope is attached to this newsletter to raise money for Stewart House. All participants have the opportunity to win a $4,000 holiday of your choice. Please return envelopes with your donation by this Friday 8th May. *Children in the care of Stewart House attend a specific purpose school onsite for 8 days of their 12 day stay. The NSW Department of Education and Communities provides infrastructure and staffing support for this school. All other costs associated with the childrens’ stay are met from charitable donations. Cups for soup – non breakable During the cooler months our cooking teams, led by Kylie, will be making soup for the children. Can parents please provide a non-breakable cup for their child/children. Please label clearly with name. Cups will be returned later in the year. Free autism workshop for families in Taree Like all school-age students, children with autism spectrum disorder benefit from strong, positive relationships between the home and school. Positive Partnerships uses evidence based materials and practical resources to help support these relationships by facilitating workshops for parents and carers in your local community. Details for the upcoming two day workshop Dates: Tuesday 12 & Wednesday 13 May 2015 Venue: Taree-Wingham Race Club - Bushland Drive, Taree NSW 2430 Cost: Free - including resources, lunch, morning tea and refreshments Full details and online registration at www.positivepartnerships.com.au The workshop is funded as part of an Australian Government Department of Education initiative to support school-age children with ASD across Australia.

Book club All book club orders are due in this Thursday 7th May. In the classroom K-2

My holiday Dad and I went to Crowdy Head and we saw crabs. Dad and I put 35 wheels on our bush basher. We all went to a Chinese restaurant. On Monday mum boughts Minecraft for my i-Pad.

by Jackson My Holiday I went to nans for a sleepover. I played on my bunk bed and I played with my toys. After that I went upstairs to make my bracelets.

by Jessica My Holiday I went to Aunty Karen’s house for a sleepover. We played the Playstation.

by Daley

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Spellcheck Is your child learning to spell? Struggling with the weekly spelling lists? Here are a few strategies that will help: Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/zh/homework-and-study/english/english-tips/getting-your-child-used-to-writing Cooking Today Ben and Tristian made chicken, risoni and spinach soup with the guidance of Kylie. Some ingredients for the soup came from the school’s vegetable garden. Mmmmmmmm . . . . . . . . . . delicious!

Outdoor Painting Some students, with Jenn’s assistance, created this artwork on the outdoor perspex painting frame. Great design and beautiful colours. Just completed before the big rain. Well done!

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Yours in education Sheila Capperauld

Community News

Join us at your local Bunnings store for our Mother’s Day Family Night from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday 7th May. Bring the family for a great night of activities; make a gift for mum at our D.I.Y. workshop and more! There will be also be free gift wrapping and light refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there! The Bunnings Team