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ALBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD Member of the crossing point learning community
Week 5 Term 1 28 February, 2018
Last night I attended my first P&C meeting at Albury Public School. It was refreshing to see so many parent (and grandparent) representatives from the school, all eagerly supporting the parent body to work closely with the school. We had some lively discussions as well as looked at some long term plans for 2018.
At the meeting I spoke to the development of the school plan and some of the changes that will be taking place at Albury Public School this year as we work to put Albury Public School back to its rightful place as a high performing, value adding school. In order to do this, the three year school plan which will drive the changes, will address the following:
The way teachers work collaboratively to plan and program from the syllabus documents where proficiency is the minimum standard;
Teachers collaboratively support each other to improve teaching practice and learning opportunities for students;
Practices that are detrimental to student learning, such as ability grouping classes and labelling of students, will be replaced with all
students being challenged based on their needs at a point in time. This means that assessment will drive the grouping of students which will be fluid and allow students to move to extension or further support depending on their needs with concepts and learning;
A renewed focus on the students as learners and personalised learning. Every child should be known and cared for with strong connections with the home;
Strengthening the Learning and Support team to address the learning needs of every student in consultation with classroom teachers so that every student is ready for a day of learning when they arrive in the morning, every day;
A culture of ownership, high expectations and self- improvement across the whole school – staff and students; and
Behaviour expectations, respect for self and others and relationships as the cornerstone.
This is an exciting time to be in education and at Albury Public School. I look forward to further discussions today at coffee and cake with the parents and ongoing student consultation this week.
UPDATING INFORMATION AND HEALTH CARE PLANS- The Learning and Support Team is currently updating all student health care plans and student details. Please ensure that any Asthma plans, Anaphylaxis plans or medical plans are updated and signed off by the GP and are returned to the school as soon as possible. In the case of an emergency we need to have access to the most accurate and up to date information. Please also ensure that any changes to addresses, phone numbers, emergency contacts or court orders are provided to the office. Your cooperation with this is really appreciated.
Have a great week.
Lianne Singleton, Principal (Rel)
ALBURY HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION EVENING FOR YEAR 7, 2019- This family information evening will be held in the Albury High School Hall at 7:00pm Wednesday 28 February. This session is for Year 7 Albury High School students in 2019. All prospective students and parents are welcome to attend in the Albury High School hall, entry is via Kiewa Street. For further information please contact Albury High School on 6021 3488.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST- HIGH SCHOOL ENROLMENT- Forms were sent home last week with all Year 6 students. Please return this form to the Front Office on or before Friday 16 March 2018. After this Expression of Interest has been processed, your child will be offered a place at a government school. The high school will send you an Application to Enrol, which you should complete and return to them.
TASTE OF HIGH SCHOOL- ALBURY HIGH SCHOOL- On Wednesday 7 March, Year six students will be participating in science, industrial arts, home economics and geography activities at Albury High School. Year six students are excited to be starting the process for their transition to high school and are looking forward to the activities. Christel Pargeter and Year 6 Teachers
SCRIPTURE CLASSES- Reminder - Last week new students and Year 1 students received a scripture note. Please complete the forms indicating whether or not you wish your child to attend scripture (Special Religious Education) and return
to the Front Office by Wednesday 28 February. If you have any questions, contact Jessica Brooker.
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY- Friday 2 March is the designated day for schools to participate in Clean Up Australia Day, an initiative which inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment. All students in Years K-6 will participate in cleaning up a nominated area of our school with their class. Please send with your child a pair of gloves and a plastic bag for rubbish. Kirstie Browne, Coordinator.
Email—[email protected] 481 David St, Albury NSW 2640, Ph 6021 3849
Dates for the Diary
February Wednesday 28 7:00pm- AHS Information night for
Year 7- 2019 at Albury High School Hall March Thursday 1 12:00noon- No Assembly Friday 2- Clean up Australia Day Mortimer Shield Yr 5/6 Wednesday 7- 12:00noon- 2/3MM Assembly 12:00noon- Yr6 Taste of High School
ICAS COMPETITIONS- Today the students in Years 2-6 received a Boomerang Blue note with the details of the ICAS Competitions for 2018. These tests are NOT based on the NSW syllabus and are deliberately designed to be a challenge to students and present work which often has not been covered in the classroom. Please note that all the competitions are to be paid for by bulk entry and there will be no refunds given. Participation is voluntary. Full payment for entry to each competition must be made by Friday 16 March. Late entries cannot be accepted. Extra notes are available from the Front Office.
ROLL MONITORS- Congratulations to Sienna Prosser, Skye Siriruang, Chelsea Isaac, Jorgi Jasko, Tegan Inglis and Phoenix Robson who are Year 6 roll monitors that deliver the daily messages to all of the classes. The roll monitors display great organisation and have enjoyed the responsibility of this senior roll. Well done, Roll Monitor Team! Christel Pargeter
STEPHANIE ALEXANDER KITCHEN GARDEN PROGRAM- Our chicken coop is now fox proof and ready for chickens. If you have chickens to donate please contact the school and leave your number and Amy Dean or Leanne Schifferle will be in contact.
STAGES 2 AND 3 MINI-ATHLETICS CARNIVAL- This year the students in Stages 2 and 3 will be taking part in Mini-Athletics Carnivals to try out for the field events for the School Athletics Carnival.
Stage 2 (8, 9 and 10 year olds) Wednesday 7 March
Stage 3 (11 year olds, 12,13 year olds) Friday 9 March Students in Stages 2 and 3 who are in an age group that is being run on a day that is not their Stage day, will be given the opportunity to trial on the day their age group is trialling.
Students who turn 8 years old this year and are in Year 2 can only try out if they have given their name to their teacher and also participate in Little Athletics outside of school. They should be aware that they will be competing against 9 and 10 year olds. Students who are absent on the day of their trials due to illness, will be given the opportunity to
do a catch-up trial at lunchtime. Information will be provided on the Daily Message Sheet. There will be no regular Friday Sport for Stages 2 and 3 on Friday 9, 16 or 23
March.
Students should speak to their classroom teacher if they have any questions. It has been terrific to see the students putting new skills into practise or refining their technique during the Sport sessions as a lead up to next week. We hope every student will strive for a personal best in each event. Christel Pargeter and Jacqueline Henderson (Assistant Principals)
ZONE SWIMMING CARNIVAL- Last Thursday 31 swimmers represented our school at the Albury PSSA Zone Carnival. It was a very successful day and the entire team should be very proud of their performances, behaviour and sportsmanship. All four relay teams won their 4 X 50m freestyle relay race, while Chelsea Isaac and Charlie Murphy were
age champions and Zoe Morrison was runner-up age champion. The following swimmers have now qualified for the Riverina Swimming Championships being held here in Albury on 14 March: Oliver Ayton, Maya Black, Seamus Bready, Hudson Collins, Alice Eggleton, Riley Irvine, Chelsea Isaac, Zachary King, Thomas Lefoe, Sarah Mooney, Zoe Morrison, Charlie Murphy, Isabelle Rae, Noah Spry and Daisy Tuksar. Congratulations and the best of luck to all our talented swimmers. Dylan Clift, Team Manager.
PSSA CRICKET TRIALS- On Monday 26 February, five students attended the Riverina PSSA Cricket trials in Deniliquin. Kade Griparis, Dom Korzeniowski, Noah Spry, Rory Harrap and Harry Grigg spent the day batting, bowling, fielding and played in some centre wicket match simulation games. Congratulations to all of these boys for making it to this level and for representing our school so well. It is a great achievement to have five out of the 12 boys from the Albury District come from Albury Public School. Special congratulations must go to Noah Spry who was selected to trial for the Riverina team over winter. Noah will now be involved in two winter training sessions at Deniliquin before a final selection trial in Barooga in October. Well done boys. Alex Takle (Cricket Coordinator) PSSA FOOTBALL TRIALS- Trials for Albury District PSSA football will take place on Thursday 1 March at lunchtime on the Block. Students in Year 5 or 6 who wish to trial should bring appropriate footwear and clothing (boots will not be necessary as the ground on the Block is quite firm). All students MUST bring a mouthguard. Please note that this is to trial for representative football and is not for the Friday afternoon PSSA competition which will take place in Term 2 and 3. Alex Takle (Football Coordinator). RIVERINA WATER POLO- The Regional water Polo trials will be held in Wagga, later in March. Good luck to Charlie Murphy, Rhys Kilo, Ryleigh Hogan, Zoe Morrison, Chelsea Isaac, Alice Carroll, Maya Black and Ruby Kadaoui who will be representing our school. Christel Pargeter
LIBRARY HELPERS NEEDED!! - If you are able to assist in the library could you please contact me. I need volunteers to cover books as well as other tasks. Lack of experience is no issue as I will show you what is required. Please contact me if you think that you may be able to help. Alison Griffith Teacher Librarian
PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE (PRC)- The PRC is a great way to encourage your child’s reading. It is a challenge NOT a competition. There are set reading lists from which the children have to select the majority of their books. K-2 students need to read 30 books. Children 3-6 need to read 20 books. Please go online and check out the website for the rules and reading lists. From March 5 students will be able to enter their reading log online, until then simply keep a print record of the author and title. If you have any questions or queries please contact me in the library. The NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge website is: https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html Alison Griffith PRC Coordinator
Thank you to all our new Mum and Dad helpers this week! Congratulations to two of our Canteen Captains , Piper and Keira, for making an announcement at Monday morning assembly. If you missed it, remember on Thursday and Friday the captains will be distributing any lunch order items to be collected with your brown bags and selling ice-blocks at their stall in the gym next door to the canteen. Also look out for all five of our canteen captains with their new badges if you need help on any day at the canteen.
If you would like to volunteer please call Rachael or Jude 60212370 (has an answering machine) or mobile 0457 212 371 (text). Email - [email protected]
CANTEEN MEETING- MONDAY 12 MARCH 12, 2PM AT THE CANTEEN COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE NEEDED! Meetings are held once a month during school terms for one hour. Our canteen offers a healthy, convenient and affordable service to families. A committee is needed to keep the canteen open therefore your attendance and help would be appreciated. Have a chat with Rach or Jude in the canteen or phone Tracey 0438491232 if you would like more info.
P&C NEWS
WELCOME PICNIC 2018 FOR ALL ALBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL FAMILIES! - Join us on the David Street lawn next week, Friday 9 March, 5pm-7pm. BYO picnic (no alcohol); sausage sizzle, ice blocks and drinks for sale. Entertain us on the Open Mic (enquiries to Joel Sulman 0423 702 484), or challenge your family to some old fashioned games (tug-o-war, egg and spoon, etc). Please RSVP via text to Justine Parer (0402 211 120) or Claire Methven (0423 328 060) or return your invitation RSVP to the box at the front office by Monday March 5.
SCHOOL POLO SHIRTS - The new polo shirts are more popular than we expected! We have currently sold out of size 8 and only have a few size 10s and 12s. We have ordered a large amount to try and keep up with demand, they should be here by the end of March. If you have any questions please contact Leanne Bailey (0425 806 210) or Anna Sullivan (0407 375 020).
COMMUNITY NEWS
1ST ALBURY CUBS AND SCOUTS (ages 7-14)- Are you interested in the outdoors, your local community and being your best? Scouts is all about fun, friendships and 'learning by doing'. Come and try Cubs (Thursdays 6.30-8pm, ages 7-11) or Scouts (Wednesdays 7-9pm, ages 10-14) at the Mitchell Street Hall (behind the Fire Station). Contact Sue Smith on 0402 850 649 or [email protected]
TUNING INTO KIDS – is a five week parenting program that supports parents to become more aware of their child’s emotions and its impact. Parents learn how to develop an ability to label and understand their child’s emotions and how to support their child in learning to regulate these emotions. Parents are therefore able to use their children’s emotional experiences as an opportunity for connecting, teaching and problem solving. Two programs available this term: Wednesday daytime – 21 February to 21 March – 10.30am -12.30pm and Tuesday evenings – 6 March to 3 April – 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Venue – Gateway Community Health, 155 High Street, Wodonga (Training Room) Bookings Essential – 02 6022 8888
WOMBATS HOCKEY CLUB- We are looking for players, coaches, umpires and new supporters. U10, Junior and Senior teams. For more information and to register online go to https://www.wombatshockey.com/registration/ email: [email protected] or contact Andrew 0428 618 115
HOOKIN2 HOCKEY- Hockey Albury Wodonga- Location - Albury Hockey Centre, Cadell St Albury from 3 March - 21 April Saturday Mornings 9:45-11:00am (not Easter Saturday) Contact: Jade Mann 0438 162 595, email: [email protected] Register at www.hookin2hockey.com.au
MINIROOS SOCCER AT ALBURY HOTSPURS- Training starts on Tuesday 27 March, 2018 @ Aloysius Park, South Albury 5-6pm Every Tuesday after that, except NSW school holidays. Miniroos competition starts on Saturday 7 April, 2018 @ Jelbart Park, Lavington (Gala days – 12 May & 11 August) Online registrations are open. www.alburyhotspurs.com.au/ For more information please call Paul Kinning – 0400422805 or Wayne Davies – 0477 872410
ROSTER
Thur Mar 1 Fri Mar 2 Mon Mar 5 Tues Mar 6 Wed Mar 7 Thur Mar 8 Thur Mar 9
10:00 - 11:30am
HELPER NEEDED
11:00 - 1:30pm
Jim Browne
12:30 - 1:30pm
Greg McGillivray
9:00 - 11:30am
Bernadette
Zanet
11:00 - 1:00pm
Diana Prosser
10:15- 12:30pm
Anna C
12:00- 1:00pm
Merouka Tsakiris
10:15 - 12:30pm
Anna C
12:00- 1:30pm
Andrew Lyell
10:00 - 11:30am
Anna C
11:30- 1:00pm
HELPER NEEDED
11:00- 1:30pm
Antoinette Roberts
11:00- 1:00pm
Nikki Cook
9:00- 11:30pm
Tash Callewaert
11:30- 1:30pm
Alice Briggs
Gold Certificates CONGRATULATIONS to:- Isabella Pope, Ella Brockwell, Freya Pressnell,
Marcus Campbell, Angus Curry, Morrison Evans, Madeleine Laird.
KAS We have enjoyed the beginning of Kindergarten and are
having a wonderful time learning.
We have enjoyed making new friends and playing with them in the playground.
We are learning how to count, add and make patterns in mathematics.
We are learning to concentrate in the ‘Engine Room’ to learn how to write new letters and words.
We take new books home each week to read to our families. We know our teacher and families are very proud of us.
