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60 Cameron Street, Bexley NSW 2207 T 9587 3717 - 9587 3162 E carlton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

W www.carlton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Carlton Speak 2016 Carlton Public School E-Bulletin

Term 4 - Week 7 Thursday 24 November 2016

Dear Parents and Carers,

2017 Class Placements and Structure

One of the first tasks we do is to divide up the anticipated 900 students across K-6 Years into manageable classes.

To do this accurately, so that classes do not need to be restructured in Week 2 next year, we need to know about anyone who may not have enrolled their children to begin Kindergarten and anyone who is leaving for another school or moving overseas to live. Please contact the school office by phone (9587 3717) or through an email to carlton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au or complete a form at the office to advise us of any of these situations.

Many factors are considered when grouping children into classes for the next school year and it is never an easy task to get it right for every child. Besides the Department’s guidelines about the numbers in each class at different year levels we also consider:

• academic achievement levels

• special needs consideration ( Gifted and Talented, requiring Support Teacher Assistance, special needs assistance)

• EAL/D phase (how many years a student has been learning English)

• relationships that should be split or continued

• behavioural issues or concerns

• any concerning family issues

• students receiving funding support

• current referrals to the Learning Support Team

• numbers of boys and girls in classes

In circumstances where parents have particular concerns or issues about the placement of their child for the next school year that involve any of the factors above or any other reason, then now is the time inform the school by writing a note. Coming to discuss these issues and a child’s placement in the first weeks of next year is too late. We always undertake to do the very best we can by every student and we require your support to be able to do this.

During the final two staff development days we will have a temporary class structure developed but as always we will need to review it in the early weeks of the new term when all enrolment information is finalised. Please do not ask staff members for 2017 class placement information. In order to be fair and equitable to all of our parents we will announce the classes when we are confident with our final enrolment numbers in 2017.

Please note that I will not be honouring any requests from parents re specific teachers for 2017.

Anticipated enrolments

In the next few weeks I will need to submit a revision of our anticipated enrolments for 2017. The accuracy of this information is vital as it affects our staffing entitlements and resource funding by the Department. At present our projected enrolments for 2017 indicate that we will maintain our current class structure of 34 classes. However, if we gain a few more students we may grow to 35 classes. Conversely, if we lose children we may revert to 33 classes. It is very important that you inform the school if you are not expecting your children to return to Carlton PS in 2017. Many thanks for your support with this important information.

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Selection Panel Training

In late November a selection panel comprising of Mrs Mateski (convenor), Mr Garth Sperring (P&C rep), Mrs Sharon Lin (Community Rep) & Mrs Jillian Murchie (Staff Rep) will appoint a classroom teacher to commence in 2017. We have a few parents that have formal Selection Panel Training but we need more parents trained in Selection Panel Training to assist us in positions that arise in 2017. Selection Panel Training is now available online. The online training takes approximately 1.5 hours and once completed a certificate can be printed off.

The link is: http://www.dec.nsw.gov/about-us/careers-centre/e-learning

Congratulations:

To Zi Yang Q (2M) who participated in the Xmas Swiss Chess Challenge at the Sydney Academy of Chess on Sunday 20 November. Zi Yang was placed first in the 7 year age group and he was awarded a trophy. Well done.

Reminders:

Please note that the date for Presentation Day had been changed to Wednesday 14 December, 2016.

Whooping Cough There has been another reported case of Whooping Cough. See NSW Health website for information :

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/whoopingcough/Pages/Facts-and-figures.aspx

Regards Stephen Vrachas Principal

Christmas Giving Tree and Food Collection

It is tradition at our school to have a special Christmas Tree in the school office foyer. The reason our tree is “SPECIAL”, is because we put presents under the tree and ask the Salvation Army to collect them and distribute the gifts to the families who may not be able to have the Christmas they would like, because of their financial and family situations.

We ask that all children look at home for toys they no longer play with-which are still in very good condition. Perhaps they could buy a new toy with their pocket money for these needy children.

The gift should be wrapped in Christmas paper and labelled "boy" or "girl" and the age of the child it would be suitable for.

We are also asking for donations of tinned and non-perishable food, to be passed onto the Salvation Army who will also distribute these to families who have limited food in their houses over the Christmas period. Please check the date on the food before you bring it to school.

Every child who brings in a gift present or tinned food product will be given a star with their name on it, and this will be placed on the tree. The collection will close on Wednesday, 14 December, 2016, and the children will be able to keep their own stars.

Thank you in advance for your generosity, Mrs. Z. Mihajlova

P &C News Art Show Volunteers needed – 30 November 6:00pm

There is only one thing better than looking at all the wonderful art-work at Carlton’s bi-annual art show; That is looking at the art whilst eating a yummy Gelato. We do need some more volunteers on the night to take the money and scoop the ice-cream. Please contact carltonpandc@gmail.com if you can help out.

Next P&C Meeting – Next Year Thanks to all who have attended our P&C meetings this year. I think that the P&C has

accomplished a lot and with your support next year we will continue to do so. If you would like to get in touch at any time,

please contact the P&C by email at: carltonpandc@gmail.com

CHANGE TO P&C MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NEXT YEAR In the last P&C meeting it was suggested that we change the P&C meeting schedule FROM the second Tuesday of each month TO the TUESDAY in the 3

RD AND 7

TH WEEK OF EACH TERM. This will

avoid the P&C meeting falling on the school holidays. Please let me know if you have any concerns with the change to the timing Richard Jones P&C President

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School Banking The school banking coordinators rostered on next week Tuesday 29 November are : Sharon, Lizabeth and Hoda (It would be great if we get extra help – please come to the front office at 9.15am and register your interest. Thanking you in advance).

Tuesday 29 November will be the last week for school banking for this year. For the program to run next year we will need more volunteers.

Rewards - This week there was a large number of students who redeemed their rewards. I would like to apologise to those students who redeemed the following rewards: Bush Fly Fan or Backtrack Eraser Pen. We were unable to order them as they are out of stock and no additional stock will be ordered. If you would like to redeem something else instead, please insert a note with the student's name, student number, class and the name of the reward in the yellow wallet.

The following are the rewards that are available still:

- Outback Pat Bag Tag

- Wriggly Glow Worm

- Outer Space Savers Money Box

- ET DVD

Or you can wait for the 2017 rewards. Other rewards have been ordered and should arrive within a week or two.

Class Awards

KM- Blythe L; Lebron P KJ- Raheel S; Moussa C KF- Frank A; Sandra P

KT- Filip D; Connie K KCN- Anita L; Swornim S KIB- Selin C; Sara K

1A- Amelia B; Tomas O 1C- Marcus D; Charlie Y 1D- Ali S; Hanna A

1K- Stephanie L; James W 1M- Divante R.T; Chanel P 1T- Ahmad T; Nataya H

2A- Leon Y; Stacey G 2G- Helena W; Kristian H 2J- Han S; Isabella B

2KC- Sascha S.H; Larry S 2M- Santino C; Betul C 3E- Ansu K; Ali M

3S- Maxim H; Rebecca W 3J- Kareem S; Milena S 3P- Aoran T; Nivrithi N

3/4M- Caleb T; Kevin X 4B- Mohammed A; Adrian B 4KC- Leya Y; Jonasa B

4N- Michael W; Nomiki M 4D- Briana P; Eugene S 5E- Aarav S; Sianna J

5NH- Sylvia V; Sunish D 5W- Ali T; Matthew C 5/6F- Grace M; Jonathan H

5/6B- Rianna S; Makayla P 6KM- Allanzo P; Ibrahim T 6S- Dilan A; Maisha A

6G- Sara M; Ali S

Gold Awards & Silver Awards

Silver awards are presented to children when they have received 5 Bronze Awards = 50 tokens. Gold awards are presented to children when they have received 10 Bronze Awards = 100 tokens. A fantastic effort! Parents are most welcome to attend the assembly to see their child receive their very special award. Congratulations to the following students who will receive their awards at the assembly on the dates listed below.

SILVER AWARDS K-6 Assembly – Monday 5 December, 2016 (Week 9) at 11.25am in the school hall. 1C Saiuren M 2A Hussein C; Sindus E.R

3J Aydin A; Rayna B; Tiara M; Fatemah A.S; Tavia E; Zach G; Kareem S

3/4M Aayush P

4KC Dylan C

GOLD AWARDS K-6 Assembly – Monday 5 December, 2016 (Week 9) at 11:25am in the school hall. 1C Isabella M; Natalia B; Angelina X; Grace R; Jake Z; Lucca

W 2G Batoul J; Hinson C; Curtis L; Daniel K; Jayden R; Bader T;

Jade I; Musab U; Max G; Siwen L

2A Victoria G KM Mika S; Charlise J

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1A Tomas O; Olivia W; Lisa S KF Yzabella T; Rishaan P; Sandra P

KT Alexia S; Sophia W 2J Zara W; Isabella B

2KC Larry S; Edbert L; Jubayer A; Elena M; Juliet B; Stephanie A

4KC Jordan M; Zoe H

5E Amelia L 5/6F Ellis K; Dylan Y; Ben W; Eric Y

3E Joshua H; Andrea S; William S 5NH Ian H; Jason H; Ali H

3J Gabriel S.H; Monty F; Lawrence L; Risheeta T.K 3P Tanweer D

3S Maxim H 3/4M Matthew L; Kevin X; Nathan H; Toby O; Zen O; Ling Z

6G Sara M 6KM Vincent W; Jordy H; Maria G; Ella F; Dennis L; Faith S

Term 4 2016

Week 7 – 21 November- 25 November Week 8 – 28 November- 2 December

Mon 21

Mon 28

Kindergarten Bounce lessons

Tue 22

Dance 2 B Fit – Last lesson Tue 29

Backyard League Stage 3

Wed 23

Parent Volunteers and Community Volunteers Thank You Morning Tea 11:00am Combined Scripture Service Years 1-6

Wed 30

Carlton Public School Art Exhibition in the hall 6:00pm

Thur 24

Thur 1

Backyard League Stage 2

Fri 25

NO PSSA today School Spectacular Excursion Backyard League Stage 3

Fri 2

PSSA Finals Backyard League Stage 2

Week 9- 5 December- 9 December Week 10 December -12 December

Mon 5

Kindergarten Bounce lessons 11.30am Whole School Assembly Choir & Macedonian Excursion

Mon 12

Stage 3 Excursion – Bowling and Movie Day

Tue 6

K-6 Picnic Day at Carss Park Tue 13

Wed 7

Wed 14

Presentation Day 3-6 at 9:15am Presentation Day K-2 at 11:45am

Thur 8

Year 6 Farewell Thur 15

Fri 9

PSSA Sport Presentation Assembly 9:00am Fri 16

Last Day for Students K-6

Week 11 – 19 December- 20 December

Mon 19

Staff Development Day

Tue 20

Staff Development Day

GOLD AWARDS K-6 Assembly – Monday 5 December, 2016 (Week 9) at 11:25am in the school hall - Continued

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Attention Mums, Dads, Grandmas, Grandpas and other friends of Carlton Public School

Carlton Kids Mentors For the last 2 years Carlton Public School has been involved in a Mentoring program with KidsHope, an organisation run by

World Vision. As this has been a fantastic success, the staff at Carlton Public School have decided to run this program

independently. This means that we are looking for caring and supportive adults who would be keen to give up one hour a week

to spend time with a student who would benefit from their advice, fun and friendship.

Each volunteer is matched with a student who they would work with once a week for one hour. Students and their mentors have

done many different activities such as reading books in the library, playing basketball in the playground, cooking or just drawing.

The benefit to the student is a valuable supportive friend who they can rely upon to be there for them each week. The volunteer

feels great because they are spending quality time with a great little person and having fun while making an important difference

to the student’s self-esteem and confidence.

All training will be provided to our volunteers and staff will be available to help with activity ideas, communication and advice.

All we need is for you to say “Yes” and come along!

There are many Mentors in our current Carlton Public School community who can share their experiences with you and guide

you in the decision to become a mentor.

For further information please email Carlton Public School to the attention of Miss Morrison carlton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

or by calling 9587-3717. Training will be arranged before we finish up for the year so I look forward to hearing from you as soon

as possible.

The Working With Children Check (WWCC) is a requirement for anyone who works or volunteers in child-related work in NSW. It

involves a National Police Check (criminal history record check) and a review of reportable workplace misconduct. As a volunteer

your WWCC is obtained without needing to pay a fee at Services NSW.

Please consider this very worthy activity as it really does make a difference,

Jenny Morrison- Carlton Kids Coordinator

Kindergarten Writing Samples Based on the story ‘Grandpa and Thomas and The green Umbrella’ by Pamela Allen

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Some news from our sponsored child through WorldVision

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WorldVision - Some news from our sponsored child through