29 June 2020 Term 2, Week 10

End of another interesting term

What another most interesting term we have

experienced! Unlike the start of the term we

have ended closer to the normal school life

we are all used to. Unless something

dramatically changes over the holidays, we

will commence Term 3 as we have ended

Term 2.

Thank you for all the understanding that

families and friends of Parkes East have

afforded the school as we navigate the

restrictions that are placed upon us due to

COVID-19.

I trust all families will enjoy a great school

holidays.

May your week and break from school be full

of joy. Michael

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) We are on task

Merit Certificate Criteria for this week: Contributing to class activities and discussions Being mindful of others

MERIT CERTIFICATES - Term 2, Week 9

Work Ethic Behaviour Wiradjuri Working cooperatively Being respectful, Look after the land and in group activities responsible and safe rivers and the land and In the playground rivers will look after you K-6D: Jye Morgan - - KGM: Ethan Mann Ebony Sloane Jaxon Barber KMR: Faith Sutton Link Long Jackson Cowling 1B: Priya Kinsela Poppy Rodgers Jaxon Ross 1MC: Nayte Reeves Abbey Ewin Amelia Layton 1-2I: Laila Kelly Precious Eric Hughie Witherow 2K: Riley Hood Hartlee Trotman Rubi McAuliffe 2T: Remi Dumaine Payton Swindle Sophie Fahey 3H: Billy Beuzeville Finlay McGregor Josie Beuzeville 3P: Isabella ten Cate da Silva Stella McGirr Lockey Harbidge 3-4F: Ayesha Carruthers Jordan Dean Archie Higgins 4D: Abbigail Breaden Kasey Morgan Tyler Hewett 5S: Jaylah Smith Milly Witherow Sean Goulthorp 5-6O Millie Bayliss-Cox Caleb Rixon Essie Mitchell 5-6R: Connie Witherow Keira Alexander Tom Rix

Rise Above Self: Piper Moore Love of Reading: Rubie Gurney

KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS FOR 2021

It is very important that families who wish to enrol at Parkes East complete the enrolment application as soon as possible.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the enrolment process please contact the school.

School holidays commence this Friday at 3.10pm. School resumes on Tuesday 21 July.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions,

the Canteen is not accepting

reusable lunch wallets until further notice.

Thank you

PBL CELEBRATION Our students have received 3 Whole School Celebrations over Term 1 and Term 2. They receive one of these celebrations when they earn 8000 Sonny Money tickets. We are very excited to be holding these celebrations.

Last Friday students listened to music in the playground.

This week on Friday 3 July we will have “No writing for the day” and it will also be a free “Mufti day”.

MAROON PENNANTS Congratulations to the students listed below for achieving four Principal’s Awards, which entitled them to be awarded with a Maroon Pennant.

SCHOOL GROUP PHOTOS

Photos of groups are available for $25.00 each. Please return orders and payment by Friday 31 July.

Photo Number required

Paid $

Captains and Prefects

SRC

AECG

House Captains

Total

Name ___________________________

Class ___________________________

TENNIS CAMP FUNDRAISER Come and join in all the fun!

Tuesday 7, Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 July From 9:00am to 12:00pm

For children aged 5 to 12 years. 1 day—$50, 2 days—$80 or 3 days $110

Registration: www.parkestennis.com.au Enquiries: helenmagill@bigpond.com

Our coaching team is volunteering their time during the 3 days to raise $$$ to purchase a slushie machine and a coffee

machine for the Club.

“The Parrot” is available at the Parkes East Public School website https://parkeseast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au along with other relevant school information and news.

NETBALL Registrations are now open for Saturday Netball!

With government restrictions now lifting Parkes and District Netball Association has opened registrations for Saturday netball with a start date of 25 July. There will be a 12 round competition for all grades with strict COVID-19 guidelines in place to ensure the safety of members and families. These guidelines will be provided closer to our start date.

As usual the competition will have a 2 week break for the Term 3 school holidays with the last round to be played on 24 October.

Registration is now OPEN via the MyNetball app or you can head to our website or our Facebook page. The committee is excited to welcome back all existing players and to see some new faces.

THE ART OF RESILIENCE An arts competition for the youth of the Parkes Shire.

CATEGORIES: Photography, song writing, poetry, drawing and painting

DATES: Entries close Friday 31 July Entry forms are available from the office

Winners announced Friday 14 August

AGES: 13 years and under

14 to 18 years

THEME: Resilience in the face of Drought, Bushfires and COVID-19

PRIZES: Showcase event and exhibition, professionally recorded songs and poems, CD and booklet featuring photographic insert of winning entries.

ENQUIRES: Roger Kitson on 0428 868 200 or dro@ncentral.org.au

Winners will be selected from each of the Tullamore, Trundle, Peak Hill and Parkes areas.

ICAS COMPETITIONS 2020

The ICAS competition is for students in Year 3 to Year 6.

The ICAS dates for this year are as follows:

ICAS entries will only be completed online this year. To order one or more subjects, go to the link below, put in the school access code and complete your order. The competition will be completed one morning during the nominated sitting date.

Our school access code: SJU863

Our parent page link: https://shop.unswglobal.com.au/pages/pps

If you have any questions, please contact the school.

Subject Sitting Date Closing Date Cost

Science 17 to 21 August 10 August $15.95

Writing No longer available in 2020

Digital Technologies

24 to 28 August 17 August $15.95

English 24 to 28 August 17 August $15.95

Mathematics 31 August to 4 September

24 August $15.95

Spelling Bee 31 August to 4 September

24 August $15.95

PARKES SOCCER REGISTRATION Under 6-8 $110 Under 9-10 $120 Under 11-17 $150

Competition commences 4 July

Register: www.playfootball.com.au/register

For more information: pdasacommittee@outlook.com.au