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26th July, 2019 Term 3 Week 1

Angus Barber for his honesty when finding lost money in the playground.

Maddy Wray for helping Mrs Whittington with a job.

Kayla, Lilli and Chayse McDonald for making a great start at Crookwell Public School.

Lane Cunningham-Rowell for an amazing reading effort.

Tyler Smith for his willingness to ‘have a go’ at all maths tasks.

Jay Knight and Charles Butler for their artistic flair.

Ronan Berney for keeping the playground tidy.

Ihaka Hape for being responsible.

Naomi Cramp for sharing her holiday adventures with Mr Whittington.

Michelle Butler for amazing assistance in 1/2 Kangaroo.

Piquet Nelson for fabulous story reading to his class.

Evelyn Dark supporting a fellow student in numeracy.

Ben Webster, Taylor Eason, Sonny Woods, Jonah Allwright, Ruby Butler and Addie Dawson for great team work when designing a logo.

Dustin Carr for continuing to make connections, to improve his understanding and knowledge.

Ivy Bailey and Alvin Pearson for their amazing skills at walking like a crab.

Charles Butler for being patient and polite when waiting for assistance in the playground.

Caden Locke for learning to tie his shoe laces in the holidays then helping his classmates to tie theirs.

Teaching kids to count is

fine, but to teach them what

counts is best! – Bob Talbert

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Gundungurra

nation, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future

43 Denison Street, Crookwell

Ph: 48321 213 Fax: 48321 353

Email: crookwell-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.crookwell-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Working Together, Growing Together

Next week

Mon. 29 Jul Flying Start recommences

Thur. 01 Aug Book Fair Purchasing

Thur. 01 Aug Girls Touch Football @ Yass

Fri. 02 Aug Jeans for Genes Day

Fri. 02 Aug District Athletics Carnival @ Goulburn

Fri. 02 Aug Class Captain badges presented at assembly Coming up

Mon. 05 Aug P&C Meeting @ 5pm in school staffroom

Mon. 05 Aug Boys hockey KO @ Bowral

Thur. 08 Aug GCOPS rehearsal at Goulburn

Thur. 08 Aug GCOPS evening concert at Goulburn

Mon. 19 Aug Middle School Program begins

Tue. 20 Aug Middle School Program

Wed. 21 Aug Year 6 Taster Lessons at Crookwell HS

Mon. 26 Aug Middle School Program

Tue. 27 Aug Middle School Program

Wed. 28 Aug Year 6 Taster Lessons at Crookwell HS

Mon. 02 Sep Middle School Program

Tue. 03 Sep Middle School Program concludes

Tue. 03 Sep Life Education Van visits

Wed. 04 Sep Life Education Van visits

Thur. 05 Sep Life Education Van visits

Fri. 06 Sep Infants Canberra Theatre Excursion

Mon. 09 Sep Year 6 Sport & Rec. Camp @ Narrabeen

Fri. 13 Sep Regional Athletics Carnival

Mon. 16 Sep Year 6 Taster Lessons at Crookwell HS

Fri. 27 Sep Last day of Term 3

Welcome to Term 3 I extend to each of our newly enrolled students and every one of our staff members, and returning students, a very warm welcome to Term 3. I hope each of you are as pleased as I am to be returning to school refreshed and renewed after the winter break.

Term 3 is a term of excitement and anticipation as we wait for the warmer weather of spring and actively participate in stimulating and challenging programs and events which lead to improved learning outcomes.

We said goodbye, for now, to Mrs Jade Bell at the end of last term while she enjoys her maternity leave and we welcome back Mr Greg Atfield as relieving Assistant Principal and Year 5/6 Kookaburra teacher. Mr Atfield has been working in the school supporting our younger students, with fantastic success, with intensive one to one reading assistance. He will continue this on a reduced basis while enjoying being back on class with Yr 5/6 Kookaburra.

Mr Atfield brings over 40 years of experience to this role and is very excited to be back on class as well as sharing his knowledge and expertise in an executive role. There are no other staffing changes for Term 3.

Pyjama Day On the last day of Term 2, Year 6 students held a ‘Pyjama Day’ fundraiser for Year 6 Camp. The day was a huge success with both students and staff dressed to impress in their finest flannelette, slippers, dressing gowns and onesies.

Some very cosy Kindergarten kids!

Eve, Flo, Mackenzie and Harry keep warm in their onesies.

Sophie, Mrs Bell and Abigail colour co-ordinated their

pyjamas!

Students in Stage 2 show off their diverse sleeping attire.

‘Beary cute’ students Phoebe, Poppy and Joe.

Blue and green must never be seen…unless worn by these

handsome gentlemen!

Year 5 fashionistas in the latest bedtime trends!

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Bell! We are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of Maeve Lee Bell who entered the world early on Monday morning. Mrs Bell and baby Maeve are doing very well with daddy Oscar feeling over the moon with their bundle of joy.

We wish them all the best as they enjoy this very special time with their families and begin their journey as new parents.

Gorgeous little Maeve Lee Bell arrived a little earlier than

expected, look at that beautiful hair!

Mrs Bell and Mr Bell are absolutely thrilled with the arrival of

baby Maeve. We can’t wait until we get to meet her!

Term 3 Class Captains Elected

Elections to decide on who would fill the role of class captain have been conducted, with the following students elected by their peers to this leadership position.

Year 1/2 Emu ~ Gemma Chandler & Sam Frost

Year 2 Platypus ~ Charli Kelly & Sam Hunt

Year 1/2 Kangaroo ~ Levi Webster & Lachlan Nolan

Year 3/4 Echidna ~ Evelyn Dark & Angus Barber

Year 3/4 Koala ~ Kayla McDonald & Alex Anderson

Year 5/6 Dingo ~ Eve Roberts, Stirling Inder & Alec

Year 5/6 Kookaburra ~ Emma Robertson & Charles Butler

Year 5/6 Magpie ~ Darcie Osborne & Ben Lang

Congratulations class captains!

Family members and friends, please join us at 12.15pm next Friday 2

nd August when class captains will be presented with

their badges at the assembly.

Flying Start Flying Start sessions for Term 3 will begin again next

Monday 29th

July and continue until the final session on Monday 23

rd September. We are looking forward to our

wonderful preschool students joining us again to continue their transition to ‘big school’. Sessions begin at 9.30am and conclude at 11.00am.

Parent/Teacher Interviews It was great to see so many of our families take advantage of the chance to meet with their child’s class teacher at the parent/teacher interview sessions. I hope you found the exchange of information that occurs at parent/teacher interviews as valuable as the class teachers did.

It is extremely important, that both parent and teacher have a strong positive relationship and a clear understanding of directions being followed, if a strong and positive, partnership with the child’s education as the central focus is to be established.

If you would like to meet with your child’s teacher but missed the opportunity to attend the parent/teacher interviews, please feel free to contact the school on 48 321 213 to arrange an alternative appointment date and time.

I encourage your active participation in the home/school education partnership as it is of paramount importance to your child’s success at school.

Jeans for Genes Day Friday 2

nd August is Jeans for Genes Day. Students are

invited to wear their favourite jeans to school and bring with them a coin donation to help raise funds for children fighting genetic diseases and other serious medical conditions. Let’s get behind this wonderful charity and help make a difference.

Student Forum

Book Fair

Book Fair celebrations will commence next week with the Scholastic Book Fair. Students will be invited to visit the library on Wednesday 31

st July with their class teachers to

browse the books and fill out a wish list. We invite all parents and carers, who wish to purchase the books, to the school library on Thursday 1

st August from

8.30am to 3.30pm.

Happy Reading!

Flu season is here! Influenza is spread from person-to-person through the coughing or sneezing of infected people. Remind your child about these good hygiene practices to minimise the spread of infection:

Anyone who is sick with influenza symptoms should stay home until their symptoms are gone.

Cover the nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Throw the tissue in the garbage bin after use.

Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.

Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

If you or your child develops influenza-like illness, seek the advice of your family doctor as you would with any other illness.

Kindergarten News Topics News in Kindergarten will recommence in Week 2 this term with a roster and topic for each week. The aim of news is to foster speaking and listening skills. It is an activity that can be socially rewarding and academically advantageous for young children while also solidifying the home-school connection. See the table below for the day your child has news. If your

child is unable to bring something in to share, they are more

than welcome just to speak about the topic. Please do not

bring items of great sentimental or monetary value to school.

Kindergarten

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Poppy Lily Olivia W Jack F Sam

Jackson W Isabelle Charlie Jackson R Ned Owen

Cooper Riley Charles Kai Faith Garth

Oliver Aria Axell Levi Chayse

Olivia S Laura Caden Connor Taj Jo-Lee

Topics

Week Topic

2 Favourite movie

3 A pet you wish you had

4 Favourite game to play

5 What you want to be when you grow up?

6 Favourite thing to do with your Dad/Grandfather/Uncle

7 A healthy recipe

8 Something starting with the letter ‘b’

9 Favourite Australian animal

10 Something you have made out of cardboard

Thank you, Miss O’Neill and Ms Caffery

Stage 1 News Topics

This term, students in Stage 1 will continue to share news

with their class once a week. Students will speak on a variety

of news topics to share their knowledge and understanding

on key learning areas covered at school as well as sharing

things of personal interest. We ask that you encourage your

child to regularly participate, as it benefits their speaking and

listening skills. Please see the table below for your child’s

news day. Thank you for your support!

1/2 Kangaroo

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Daniel Laura Braxton Noah Emma

Kenzi Cooper Lachlan N. Levi Koa

Piquet Lennon Alfie Jordan Indi

Georgie

2 Platypus

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Lilli Bastian Harrison Charli Sam H.

Ava Thomas Jim Ryann Ned

Phoenix Lachlan P. Zoe

1/2 Emu

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Ollie Sam F. Liam Gemma Ivy

Charlotte Tully Lane Logan Briah

Brayden Chloe Huddy

Tommy Nathaniel Caleb

Alvin Tyler Haris

Topics

Week Topic

2 Write a story about something special you did in the holidays to share with your class.

3 Choose your favourite animal. Research and share 5 facts about your chosen animal.

4 Bring in an item/object relating to a special memory. Tell the class why it is special.

5 Tell us what character you will be coming as for our Book Character Parade and why.

6 Take a nature walk. Collect something you could re-purpose, bring it in and share it with your class.

7 Choose an animal that hatches from an egg. Draw a picture that shows the egg and the animal.

8 Share with your class what you would like to be when you grow up.

9 Share your favourite book with the class. Explain why it is your favourite.

10 Tell the class about a learning area that you improved in or something you are proud of doing this term.

Enrolling Now For 2020

If you know of families who will have children starting school at Crookwell Public in 2020 please encourage them to return their Application for Enrolment Form promptly. This will allow staffing arrangements for next year to be firmly in place by the commencement of the new academic year.

Families new to the school community are invited to contact the school on 48 321 213 to arrange an interview with Mr Whittington, meet the staff, tour the school and receive a Crookwell Public School Information package.

Thank you to the families who have already completed and submitted their child’s application to enrol.

Home and Emergency Contact Details The colder weather has now set in and the chance of having to evacuate the school due to heavy snow or extreme weather increases. It is important that we have current contact details in case of an emergency. If you have recently changed your mobile phone number, changed address or any other emergency contact details please contact the office and have these details updated as soon as possible.

Synthetic Turf installed The long wait is over and the synthetic turf is in and ready for use. This once dusty, dry, muddy at times, area is now a space that we can utilise all year round. The students have loved using it for sport and play time this week.

The students have loved having the opportunity to play on the new synthetic turf on Benson’s Green.

GCOPS Concert and Final Rehearsal at Goulburn Workers Club The GCOPS concert will be held on Thursday 8

th August.

The participating students will be travelling by bus to the Goulburn Workers Club on Thursday 8th August 2019 for their final concert rehearsal. Students and staff will leave Crookwell Public School at 9.30am and return by 3pm. Students will need to pack their recess, lunch, hat and a water bottle in their school bags. Full winter school uniform is to be worn by all students. There is no payment required for

this rehearsal as our second group rehearsal was held in Crookwell and students paid for two bus trips to Goulburn earlier in the year. Please fill out the attached permission note and return it to the office by Friday 2

nd August.

Students will be required to travel into the Goulburn Workers Club with a parent/carer for the evening concert, meeting at 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start and to be picked up at the conclusion of the concert.

The students participating in the concert are:- Issy Cole, Flo Dark, Abigail Gray, Miles Pitt-Lancaster, Abby Merryfull, Emma Robertson, Joshua Ross, Charlotte Selmes, Eli Stewart, Sophie Watson, Maddy Wray, Lily Butler, Sam Dooley, Jesse Faulkner, Hanna Hunt, Stirling Inder, Luke Palmer, Cody Tate, Eve Roberts, Regan Selmes, Billy Snape, Ellie Whittington, Betsy Willis, Mia Anderson, Sianabel Anderson, Claire Collins, Skye Garnham, Skyelah Gray, Ella Hollis, Annie Knight, Kiarna McCarten, Darcie Osborne, Ava Rogan, Sophie Ward, Ruby Butler, Annabelle Caves, Evelyn Dark, Shae Dumesic, Kade Fowler, James Kelly, Elizabeth McDonald, David Pick, Louise Robertson, Emily Simpson, Ben Webster, Johnny Wilson, Elle Batey, Naomi Cramp, Ada Dunn, Michael Foster, Alyssa Huang, Katelyn Kelly, William McDonald, Crystal Pick, Poppy Stephenson, George Willis, Mackenzie Gauci, Sienna Gray, George Lee and Sam McGregor. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GCOPS rehearsal in Goulburn- Thursday 8th August 2019

I give _________________________________ permission to attend the GCOPS final rehearsal on Thursday 8th August 2019 in Goulburn at the Goulburn Workers Club. I understand that my child will be travelling to and from the venue by bus. Emergency Phone contact: ________________________ Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:_________________________ Date__________________ If payment made online POP Receipt # ________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GCOPS Concert Tickets Tickets are now available to be purchased for the Goulburn Community of Public Schools (GCOPS) concert being held on Thursday 8

th August, 2019. Tickets have been

allocated at 2 tickets per participating student. If you have one child participating, you can purchase 2 tickets. If you have 2 children participating, you can purchase 4 tickets etc. Toddlers who will be sitting on their parent’s lap DO NOT require a ticket. Tickets must be paid for at the time

of ordering. Once the first round of orders have been allocated, extra tickets may be available. Please fill the form in below and return it to the office by Friday 2

nd August.

GCOPS Concert Tickets

Student/s name: ___________________________________ I have enclosed $ ______________ Emergency Phone contact: ________________________ Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:_________________________ Date__________________ If payment made online POP Receipt # ________________

Tickets Cost per ticket

Tickets Total due

Adult

$6.00

Child

$3.00

Total

$

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K-2 Excursion to Canberra Theatre 06/09/2019 On Friday 6

th September 2019, students in Kindergarten,

Year 1 and Year 2 will be travelling to Canberra Theatre to

watch the live production of ‘Possum Magic’. For more

than 30 years, Mem Fox’s Possum Magic has captivated and enchanted young people all over Australia.

Students will be leaving school at approximately 9:30am and returning to school by 4pm. This will not be in time for

students to catch the bus home, alternate arrangements need to be organised to collect students from the school at 4pm. Children will need to bring a packed recess and lunch in separate plastic bags clearly labelled with their names.

Disposable drink containers are a handy idea on this excursion. We will be eating our packed lunch at Commonwealth Park at Lake Burley Griffin.

The total cost of this excursion is $50.00 per child. This includes the theatre ticket and bus fare. To assist parents in making the payment for this excursion, a payment plan has been set up:

First Instalment of $20.00 per child is now overdue.

Second Instalment of $15.00 per child is now overdue.

Last Instalment of $15.00 per child is due on 2nd

August.

Alternatively you may choose to pay the $50 in full by the 2

nd

August. If there are any questions relating to this excursion please feel free to contact the school or come and talk to one of the K-2 staff members.

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Infants Excursion to Canberra Theatre

I give permission for my child/ren ____________________ of __________ class to attend the Infants Canberra Theatre Excursion to watch ‘Possum Magic’ on Friday 6

th September,

2019. Please find enclosed payment of $_________ towards the cost of the excursion. Signed: ______________________ Date: __________ (Parent/Caregiver) If payment made online POP Receipt Number ___________

University of N.S.W. Competitions for Yrs 3-6

Students who are currently in Years 3 - 6 are invited to take part in the Digital Technologies Competition, Science Competition, Spelling Assessment, English Competition and Mathematics Assessment. The competitions take place

in schools throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Region and are an initiative of International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) of the University of N.S.W.

The Digital Technologies Competition will be held first, on Tuesday, 3

rd September, 2019. The Science Competition will

be held on Thursday 5th

September, 2019 and the Spelling Assessment will occur on Thursday 12

th September. The

English Assessment will be on Tuesday 17th September and

the Mathematics Competition will be held Thursday 19th

September. This year all assessments will be online.

The competitions provide an opportunity for all students to gain a measure of their own achievement in an external assessment situation. It provides schools and teachers with comprehensive reporting of results and also gives parents helpful information regarding their child’s performance.

All students receive a certificate and an individual student report indicating which questions they answered correctly, as well as the average mark for the state. The student report is also useful for highlighting student strengths and weaknesses in the skills and processes of the competition subject area.

The entry fee is $14.50 per student, per competition, to participate.

If you would like your child/ren to participate in one or all of the competitions please complete the attached note and return it to school by Friday 9

th August, 2019.

All payments are completed online through the ICAS website at unsw.global/parentpay . The payment system is a simple and secure online payment service specifically for parents to purchase ICAS assessments. Please be advised that online payment and registration for ICAS assessments closes Wednesday 14

th August. You will be required to enter a

unique access code for Crookwell Public School which is d98dbd8bc9.

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University of N.S.W. Competitions:

The permission note needs to be returned to school no later than Friday 9

th August, 2019 if your child is to participate.

I give permission for my child _________________________ to participate in the following University of N.S.W. Competitions:-

a) Digital Technologies Competition on 03/09/19 YES/NO $14.50 entry fee paid online YES/NO

b) Science Competition on 05/09/19 YES/NO $14.50 entry fee paid online YES/NO

c) Spelling Assessment on 12/09/19 YES/NO $14.50 entry fee paid online YES/NO

d) English Competition on 17/09/19 YES/NO $14.50 entry fee paid online YES/NO e) Mathematics Assessment on 19/09/19 YES/NO

$14.50 entry fee paid online YES/NO

Please find $ _______________ enclosed. Signed: ________________________________ (Parent/Caregiver) Date: __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

African Beats On Monday 26

th August, African Beat Performance

Company will be returning to Crookwell Public School to present their fabulous interactive drumming tour. Students from K-6 will have another opportunity to participate in a well-structured, informative and highly interactive drumming performance by one of West Africa’s top cultural troupes, The Salaka Ensemble. “Salaka” means “Sharing” in the Ga language of Ghana. The performance by visiting artists from Ghana immerses students in the rich culture and rhythms of Africa, in an entertaining and educational way. Best of all, it’s hands on! The cost of the performance is $6.00 per child. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

African Beats

I give my child(ren)_________________________________ permission to attend the ‘Salaka’ African Beats performance on Monday 26

th August. I have enclosed $6 per child to

cover the cost of the interactive performance. Signature of Parent/Caregiver: ___________________

Date: ________________

If payment made online POP Receipt # ________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Yours in Public Education,

Michael Whittington Principal

Kirstie O’Neill Assistant Principal

Greg Atfield Relieving Assistant Principal

P&C News Canteen Roster Term 3 Food for Thought Week 2

Wednesday 31st July Friday 2

nd August

Heather Stanger Michelle Butler

Jackie Dawson Sheridan Riles Alison Moloney

Week 3

Wednesday 7th August Friday 9

th August

Marion Harrop Shirley Pearman

Kylie Ward John & Victoria Gray Angela Rowles

Week 4

Wednesday 14th

August Friday 16th August

Kyly Ross Amanda Pearson

Liz Hunt Liddy Skelly Lisa Chesham

Week 5

Wednesday 21st August Friday 23

rd August

Mandy Hollis Alex Hewitt

Peta Reid Heather Stanger Julie Simpson

Community Announcements ………………… The inclusion of any announcement does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation

thereof by Crookwell Public School.

The NSW Government Creative kids rebate for 2019 is available. McCann’s Music is a registered provider. For more information go to https://www.nsw.gov.au/news-

and-events/news/100-rebate-for-creative-kids/