Crossmaglen Public School Newsletter 2019 Term 2 Week 4   

Website: www.crossmagle-p.schools.nsw.edu.au  

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Last Week - Wonderous Week 3 

It was another busy and successful week at 

Crossmaglen.  

Thank you to Mrs Marshall and her family for 

all their organisation and preparation of the 

Mother’s Day breakfast. It was a wonderful 

celebration of the important women in our lives. 

The students had a busy week preparing for the 

Coffs Harbour Show. This year’s theme was My 

School. Before we started creating, I asked the 

students what makes Crossmaglen amazing and 

all the students unanimously stated our 

learning, gardens and everyone in it.  

The students decided to use their very creative 

skills to made a replica garden out of paper and 

paper mache. They made corn, tomatoes, 

watermelon, carrots, zucchini, butternut 

pumpkin and origami butterflies.  

It was a beautiful display and I am very proud 

of our creative students! 

Miss Blayney 

Calendar of Events 

Week 4 Monday 20 Tuesday 21 Wednesday 22 Thursday 23 Friday 24

Book Fair SPARK writing session Great Aussie Bush Camp leaves Basketball Kids in the Kitchen/ Camp Returns

Week 5 Monday 27 Tuesday 28 Wednesday 29 Thursday 30 Friday 31

Rom’s Birthday Eisteddfod at Lifehouse Church 10am Ian in Bake Dairy Farm Visit Basketball Kids in the Kitchen

Week 6

Monday 3 Tuesday 4 Wednesday 5 Thursday 6 Friday 7

SPARK PJ & Pikelet Day Basketball Kids in the Kitchen

Around the School _____________________________________ 

Fundamental 

Movement Skills   Positive Behaviour 

for Learning   Kitchen, Garden and 

Sustainability 

 

 

 

 

 

This week during Movement 

the students are learning 

the fundamentals of a relay 

race and how to pass the 

baton to team mates.  

 

At Crossmaglen we are 

learning how to show thanks 

to those who help us.  

The students waited on 

their families during the 

Mother’s Day breakfast to 

say Thank you. 

 

Thank you Ian for helping 

us plant and cultivate our 

yummy carrots in the 

garden. We enjoyed them in 

our Spaghetti Bolognaise on 

Friday. 

 

 

From the Principal __________________________ 

 

Dear Parents and Friends of Crossmaglen Public School, 

 

There is such a positive heartbeat around the school - even with our heavy engagement in 

academic and extra curricular pursuits. Our students continue to challenge themselves daily 

and the staff are truly committed to learning and growth. I was asked the other day ‘How’s 

Crossmaglen?’ and I answered with – we are flourishing! 

 

Mother’s Day 

Thank you to all our Mothers who attended the Mother’s Day 

breakfast. It was such a joy to see your children serve your breakfast 

and then clear up. I hope you enjoyed the morning and your hand-made 

keyrings. How gorgeous were those gift bags!! 

 

NAPLAN 

Congratulations to those students who completed the NAPLAN last week. We were one of the 

schools who sat the reading, language conventions and maths on-line this year – and I am happy 

to say that we did not have any of the technical difficulties experienced by some schools.  

  

Great Aussie Bush Camp 

On Wednesday Zoe, Bayah, Rose, Avalon and I head off to the Great Aussie Bush 3-day Camp 

with our friends from Bonville Public School. Thank you to Francine Hunter who extended this 

invitation to us. I have emailed the latest itinerary and if you require another checklist for 

packing, please let me know. We will meet at Bonville Public School at 8.30am on Wednesday – 

please have all medication clearly labelled. We are expected back at Bonville Public School at 

3.45pm Friday afternoon.  

 

Election Bake Sale 

What a wonderful cook up. The cakes, biscuits, relishes and lemon butter certainly lined the 

tables at the Bonville Hall over the weekend. Thank you to those who were able to support in 

so many ways. Thanks to Rosie, Pauline, Raven and Sheridan who helped cook at the school 

(still looking for my casserole). 

 

 

Garden Raffle 

Thank you to everyone who supported the raffle. The 

idea to have a gardening focus is such a great idea 

for our local community.  

The funds are going towards our Kids in the Kitchen 

program with a focus on a large (much needed) new 

oven and cooking kits for the students.  

  

Crossy Bunting Sew-Sesh 

Thank you to Christiana who held a sewing session last Wednesday. 

Zoe, Rose, Dusty, James and Amelie learnt how to use a sewing 

machine as they made bunting for the school to use. The end product 

oozed fun and a beautiful display for our gazebo. 

 

Book Fair 

Okay book lovers – it is on again, the Book Fair. Please come in and have a look – any time that 

is convenient for you. The students will bring home their wish list over the next few days – 

they all have been encouraged to ask how they could earn the money by helping out around the 

house. Now’s your chance parents ;). 

  

Simultaneous Read 

Think of the Kinder and Year 1 students on Wednesday 22 May 

at exactly 10am as they will join students across Australia to 

simultaneously read Alpacas with Maracas. 

For the past 19 years a picture book, written and illustrated by 

an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously - 

there is even a countdown timer - visit 

https://www.alia.org.au/nss.  

  

Crossmaglen Staff 

Thank you to our wonderful staff at Crossmaglen who have worked tirelessly to support so 

many activities – in the last few weeks the Mother’s Day breakfast, election bake sale, book 

fair and Coffs Harbour Show display come to mind. Ky, Ian, Rom and Miss Blayney freely give 

their own time to support the children in our care. I thank each of you for the warmth, heart 

and effort you give to our school community – it is always appreciated and valued.  

Renee Stokes-Marshall | Principal 

 

 

Cross Country Captured by Christiana 

 

Crossmaglen Kindness “If we’re kind and polite. The world will be right!” - Paddington Bear 

 

Election Day Bake Sale ________________________  

 

 

 

 

What a wonderful community we 

have!! 

Thanks to Jamie-Lee and Skyler 

who also joined us for a few hours 

and donated baked goods. 

 

Wow! Another successful election day 

bake sale. Thank to all the families who 

supported the bake sale with donating 

time and goods over the weekend.  

The stall had outstanding success with 

all goods selling out by lunchtime. The 

Kids in the Kitchen jars of Zucchini 

Relish and Lemon Butter sold quickly 

with patrons requesting to order more 

from the school. A huge thank you to the 

P&C- the Melville family spent their 

entire Saturday setting up and packing 

down.  

Thank you to Bonville Golf Club for 

donating ice for our drinks and the 

wonderful Mrs Dutton for donating her 

delicious Choko Pickles and pot pourri.  

 

In the Community ___________________________

Book Fair  Coffs Harbour Show Display 

Surf into the Book Fair Monday 20th May- Friday 24th.

 

The book fair will be hosted in the front 

office during Week 4. Make sure you come 

and check out the fabulous range of stories 

available. 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Week - a busy week of birthdays __________________  

On Tuesday - Happy 7th Birthday

Shannon! Thank you for starting the week of

celebration!

On Wednesday - Happy 5th Birthday

Jacob! Thank you for your yummy chocolate

cake!

On Thursday - Happy Birthday Zoe! A wonderful and mature 9 year old! Thank you for a delicious unicorn cake.

Bake sale preparation during Kids in the

Kitchen.

Mother’s Day Breakfast ______________________