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News & Views Crookwell Public School

Mrs Whittington for organising an amazing Colour Fun Run!

Thomas Cole and Evelyn Dark for using their detective skills to decode Christmas cryptograms.

Students in 3/4 Echidna for donating money to World Vision to purchase four chickens for people living in areas devastated by conflict, poverty and natural disasters.

Cute and Bean Webster for getting on with Snowflake.

Sam Hunt for looking after the classroom.

The Foster family for their beautiful Christmas message, it is much appreciated!

Peter Watt for his long term care of the students at CPS by providing them with some Christmas magic.

Lilli McDonald for reading confidently to the class.

Harrison Galway for happily teaming up with fellow students for games and activities.

Jonah Allwright for cleaning up the Stage 2 picnic area at the pool.

Sam McGregor for his courage and strength of character.

Students and parents for the lovely ‘thank you’ messages for another great year at CPS!

The greatest gift you can give a child is a happy childhood.

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Working Together, Growing Together

Next Year

Tue. 28 Jan Staff development day (pupil free)

Wed. 29 Jan Year 1-6 students return to school

Wed. 29 Jan Kindergarten Best Start assessments

Thu. 30 Jan Kindergarten Best Start assessments

Fri. 31 Jan Kindergarten Best Start assessments

Mon. 03 Feb Kindergarten 2020 commence school

Only 7 more sleeps

until Christmas!

18th December, 2019 Term 4 Week 10

CUA School Colour Fun Run Last Friday, students from K – 6 participated in our Colour Fun Run! What a great way to finish our school year! Everybody involved had a fabulous day. We were very colourful by the end of the fun run. I would like to congratulate everyone on their amazing fundraising efforts for this event, with your help we raised $9400.00! Congratulations to Charli Kelly for being the highest fundraising student in our school and Kindergarten for being the highest fundraising class!

After the costs of prizes and fees are taken out, Crookwell Public School will have profited $5264.00. This money will go a long way towards purchasing beneficial resources for our school. The P&C is also making a generous donation of $1316.00 to the FightMND Foundation.

Thank you to all of the staff and parents who helped in a number of ways, we couldn’t have done it without you!

Infants students are ready to take off on their first run around

the course.

Mr Atfield spent the day keeping everyone cool!

Ada Dunn and Mrs Whittington had a fabulous time.

Did you know? Thanks to the amazing support of the Crookwell Public School community the Colour Fun Run has raised a total of $20 764 over the past three years! Incredible!

Maddy Wray weaves her way through the course.

Tully Price-Jones and Sam Frost loved taking part in the

Colour Run together.

Skye Garnham, Betsy Willis, Nathan Rowles, Hanna Hunt,

Ellie Whittington, Sianabel Anderson and Sophie Ward were every colour of the rainbow!

Florence Dark and Kiarna McCarten thoroughly enjoyed their last CPS Colour Fun Run!

All of the staff were well and truly ready for a shower by the

end of the fun run!

Infants Movie Excursion It was creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, all together ooky, The Adams family! On Monday, students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 travelled to Goulburn Lilac City Cinema to watch the old time favourite, ‘The Addams Family’. The day in Goulburn was a fabulous way to end such a successful and fulfilling year at Crookwell Public School. Popcorn, Pepsi, lemonade, water and choc top ice-creams were enjoyed by all students during the hilariously funny movie before we completed the short walk through Russell Lane and across the street at the traffic lights on Auburn Street to Belmore Park. We had to fight the urge to stop at the aroma of the doughnuts at the doughnut shop along the way. We found a beautiful shade area under the lovely big trees in Belmore Park to stop and set up camp for the afternoon. Once we were rested, we thought we should run off some of the sugar by playing in the park, with the high monkey bars and spinning equipment being the most popular. To top off this fantastic day, all students were treated to hot chips and bottles of water for lunch. Well done, infants students on your impeccable behaviour and positive attitude which made the day so enjoyable.

Nathaniel Hockley and Brayden Perring enjoyed the food

and drinks in the movie theatre.

A group shot of students under the shady tree in Belmore

Park.

Tommy Dunn hangs on tight as it’s a long drop to the

ground.

Logan Roberts showed his agility to manoeuvre around the

climbing equipment.

The train in Belmore Park was very exciting and fun to play

on, with Brayden as the train driver.

Huddy Hape practises riding a bike while in the park.

Alvin, Issy, Olivia, Olivia and Taj enjoyed the hot chips with

sauce and a bottle of water for the picnic lunch.

Santa Visit Look who Miss O’Neill found wondering through the corridors of Crookwell Public School on Tuesday! We had sent Santa a request to visit us a few weeks ago and we were hoping he could find Crookwell through the haze of smoke surrounding the town, and he did! Every student in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 got to say hello to Santa, tell him one thing they wanted for Christmas, get a photo with the popular man then cool down with a nice cold zooper dooper, which was a present from Santa. The popular items on children’s wish lists this year were; bikes, guitars, drones and farms. From all of the Infants teachers, we hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy start to 2020. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Olivia Stepien was first to meet with Santa.

Samuel Saville wants a farm for Christmas please Santa.

Charles Willis was very excited to meet Santa at school.

Indi Fahey hands Santa her wish list letter.

Ryann Ross was a little nervous when speaking with Santa.

I wonder if Tommy Dunn wants two front teeth for

Christmas…?

Harrison Galway was happy to have a chat with Santa.

Levi Webster is very ready and eager for Christmas.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all families from

the Infants teachers.

Lending a Helping Hand at Christmas After watching a BTN episode on the plight of 11 million children existing in poverty in the war torn Middle Eastern country of Yemen, students in 3/4 Echidna wanted to do something to help. They chose to support the World Vision Gift appeal that provides gifts that make a sustainable impact to the lives of children and families affected by conflict, poverty and natural disaster. The range of various priced gifts includes gifts of livestock, childhood immunisation, clean drinking water and education opportunities. The students brought in $1 or $2 of their pocket money to initially purchase 2 chickens, and yesterday as the coin collection grew, we purchased an additional 2 chickens. Here’s what some of our student’s thought of their donation:-

“I felt happy because we did something for people who are struggling.” Shae Dumesic, Kade Fowler, Jonah Allwright and Annabelle Caves

“I’m proud of our class for donating four chickens to people in need.” Tegan Allport, Thomas Cole, Jet Tate, Jack Haynes and David Pick

“I’m glad that I could make a donation to World Vision.” Ben Webster and Elizabeth McDonald

“It feels good to donate and help others.” Emily Simpson

“It’s a good feeling to know that you’ve made a difference in the world.” Evelyn Dark and Sonny Woods

“It makes me think of others and how lucky I am.” Ruby Butler, Addie Dawson and Louise Robertson.

“Our teacher, Mrs Hayes, felt proud of how we helped and thought of others.” Dustin Carr and Johnny Wilson.

3/4 Echidna with the ‘Thank You’ email from World Vision.

Primary Pool Party! On Tuesday, primary students walked to the local swimming pool to participate in a day filled with fun activities. Students were able to utilise the diving board, starting blocks, along with numerous other pool toys. The teachers were even involved! Thank you everyone for your fantastic behaviour!

Eve Roberts catching a break after diving for a ring.

Mr Nedanoski doing a bomb off the diving board.

Maddy Wray and Darcie Osborne had a terrific time utilising

the pool toys.

George Willis taking a break on the pool edge.

Myles Kearney can make a huge splash!

Jack Speer, Annie Knight and Mackenzie Gauci pose for a

photo while waiting for the diving board.

Billy Snape taking part in the big splash competition.

Details For Starting School Next Year School re-opens for the 2020 academic year on Tuesday 28th January 2020 when staff only return to school. Students

in Years 1 to 6 will return to school on Wednesday 29th January. The 2020 Kindergarten students will commence their schooling on Monday 3rd February, 2020 after participating in the Best Start assessment program for a period of time on either Wednesday 29th January, Thursday 30th January or Friday 31st January, 2020.

N.B. Invitations informing Kindergarten families of their child’s Best Start interview times should arrive in the post in the next few days.

Resources/Equipment Needed in 2020

During the holiday break you may be shopping and wish to buy items of school equipment for your child/children from one or more of the following lists. Clearly marking your child’s belongings with their name or initials would be greatly appreciated.

Kindergarten, Year 1 & Year 2

Art shirt

Library bag

Reading folder

Primary Classes

HB lead pencils

Blue/Red/Black ballpoint pens (not felt tip variety)

30 cm wooden ruler (measurements in centimetres and millimetres, not inches)

Eraser (not toy rubbers please)

Sharpener

Highlighters (4 pack)

Coloured pencils (12 pack)

Art shirt

Library bag

Gluestick

1 small pencil case

Display folder for Peer Support – Year 6 only.

Staff Development Days Thurs 19th & Fri 20th This Thursday and Friday are deemed pupil free days for staff to prepare for the following year and engage in professional learning. Our teaching staff has engaged in out of school hours professional learning this year totalling over 20 hours which means they are not required to attend the last two pupil free days.

If you need to call or drop in to the school on either of those two days the school will still be ‘open’ with Mr Whittington and the office staff attending those two days.

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 by the end of this

term. 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.

A Great Year! Thank you! I would like to take this opportunity to thank the students, staff, parents and wider school community, for the role you have played to make 2019 a happy, successful and memorable year. The value of your support cannot be underestimated.

To the parents who will no longer have students at the school, I thank you for your commitment and support over the years and to our Year 6 students as you move from primary school to high school I extend my congratulations and best wishes.

I wish you all a very happy holiday spent with family and friends before returning to Crookwell Public School for a wonderful 2020.

Yours in Public Education,

Michael Whittington Principal

Kirstie O’Neill Assistant Principal

Greg Atfield Relieving Assistant Principal

P&C News Enjoy the festive season with family and friends and we look forward to working with you all again in 2020!

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

thereof by Crookwell Public School.

Crookwell Junior Touch Football Please note that the Christmas/summer holiday break has now commenced with final games for the first half of the season completed last Wednesday (11/12/19). The season resumes Wednesday 5th February, 2020.

WEEK ONE

Monday 6th January Sport Day

Tuesday the 7th January Science + Pool

Wednesday 8th January Fishing

Thursday 9th January Library + Pool

Friday 10th January Town exploring + pool

Let’s start off our Vacation Care with a day full of games and running around. We will have a water fight, handball and so much more!

Science today! We can explore and create so many things on our science day. Come and see what experiments we might have. $3 or a pool pass

We will be going fishing around our local area today! Hopefully one of us will get a good catch! Please remember good shoes for today, hats and fishing gear if you have some! $20

There is a Reptile show on at the library today that we hope to go to but if we cannot make it we can go and use the computers and play board games. $3 or a pool pass

Today we are going explore our little town and do different activities along the way like a scavenger hunt throughout the town. On our way we might even stop for some hot chips and a pool visit. $5 + $3 or a pool pass

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WEEK TWO

Monday 13th January Cooking + Community Garden

Tuesday 14th January Skate park + Pool

Wednesday 15th January National Zoo and Aquarium

Thursday 16th January Make your own movie + Pool

Friday 17th January Ambulance visit

Today we become Chefs! Creating delicious meals to share! We can also walk down to the community gardens to see how some of the food the we are using can grow. $15

Bring your bikes, Scooters, skateboards and helmets to the skatepark today and show us your amazing tricks on the skatepark. $3 or a pool pass

Today we are going on a big trip to Canberra National Zoo and Aquarium. Here we get to see some amazing animals that we can’t normally see. $30

On this day we can lay back and create our own movie. You can come dressed up, make a script, be the director or film the movie! And we get to go to the pool aswell! $3 or a pool pass

We are planning to go and explore an ambulance today and see what’s inside. We can ask the paramedics some questions and see what they need to do for their jobs.

WEEK THREE Monday 20th January SES visit + Library

Tuesday 21st January Games day + Pool

Wednesday 22nd January Goulburn Movies + Adventure Park

Thursday 23rd January Camp Day + Pool

Friday 24th January Favourite Cartoon Dress up Party!!

Today we can go and explore another emergency service the SES. Come and see how they can help us in our community!

Games day will be full of fun and excitement as we play so many different types of games and go to the pool $3 or a pool pass

Let’s go to the movies and hopefully the adventure park if it’s not too hot and have a fun day out in Goulburn. $ 25

Bring along any camping gear you have today and set it up in the hall or maybe out on the oval. We can learn how to tie knots maybe have a BBQ for lunch. $5 + $3 or a pool pass

Come to our party day dressed up as your favourite cartoon character and enjoy games and movies with some special treats! $10