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Dates for your DiaryTERM 2

WEEK 2Thursday 9 MayMother’s Day Stall

Thursday 9 MayInterrelate Family Evening 6pm & 7.15pm in the Library

WEEK 3Monday 13 MayP&C Meeting @ 7:00pm

Tuesday 14 - Friday 17 MayYears 3-5 NAPLAN online

Friday 17 MayWalk Safely to School Day

Saturday 18 MayElection Day

WEEK 4Monday 20 - Tuesday 21 MayYears 3-5 NAPLAN online

Monday 20 - Wednesday 22 MayYear 4 Yarramundi Camp

Thursday 23 MayP&C Fundraising Prize Assembly

Friday 24 May10-11am Goal Ball

TERM 2 – WEEK 2 – YEAR 2019

MESSAGES FROM MISS BENNETTNAPLAN ONLINEStudents in Years 3 and 5 will be completing their NAPLAN online tests over the following dates:

Tuesday 14 May - Writing for both Years 3 and 5

Wednesday 15 May - Year 3 Reading and Language Conventions

Thursday 16 May - Year 5 Reading

Friday 17 May - Year 5 Language Conventions

Monday 20 May - Year 5 Numeracy

Tuesday 21 May - Year 3 Numeracy

Students who miss a test due to absence will have an opportunity to complete testing on Wednesday and Thursday of the second week.

FAREWELLAs you would have read last week, we have farewelled or will be farewelling some of our staff. Further to last week’s letter home, I would like to thank Mr Botham, Mrs Cramer and Mrs Kennedy for their commitment to the education of students at Emu Plains Public School. I am sure you will join me in wishing these three teachers every success in their new endeavours.

ANZAC SERVICEThank you to all our school community who attended the local ANZAC Day service on ANZAC Day where students represented Emu Plains Public Ssc.

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PANTHER TROPHYOn Tuesday the 7th May, selected students represented Emu Plains Public School in the Panther Trophy Modified Rugby League Knock Out Tournament at Whalan Reserve. Each side played three games of Rugby League with the seniors winning one match. The juniors managed to come away with 2 wins and narrowly went down 16-12 in the semi final. All students demonstrated excellent sportsmanship throughout the day and were congratulated on their impressive efforts and teamwork. A huge thank you goes out to our parents who assisted with transportation to and from the fields and cheered on both sides all day.

Mr Jordan Marongiu

WORD OF THE WEEKThis year, Emu Plains is again taking part in our Word of the Week program allowing students to connect with our past and keep the language of the Dharug people alive in the present day. Please encourage your child to teach you the word each week and watch the clips of Aunty Jacinta Tobin speaking in Dharug. During Term 2 we are reviewing words introduced in 2018 so we will have two words each week until we catch up to some new words. The words will be displayed in the classrooms and other places around the school.

Week 1

Hello - Warami, Goodbye - Yanu

Week 2

Yes - Yuin, No - Biyal

The clip of Aunty Jacinta Tobin can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w59_MLPHubM

Mrs Germaine Quinn

SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL AT THE JOANLast Thursday a group of Stage 3 students were selected to attend the Primary School Days programme of the Sydney Writers’ Festival at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith. Attendees were enthralled as they listened to four authors (2 Australian and 2 International) speak about their craft. Here’s what some of the attendees had to say about their experience.

“My favourite authors were Megan McDonald (USA) and Oliver Phommavanh (Aust). They were so funny! I had a great time listening to what books they had and a great time with my friends.”

Emily, 5D

“We could purchase books and have them signed by the authors. The authors told us about how they got inspiration and how the books came to be. They gave us tips for becoming a writer and read us parts of some of their books. Altogether it was fun, educational and exciting. I would definitely recommend this festival.”

Olivia, 6S

“The SWF was very intriguing. We learnt things we would never have known. It was very funny. Two of the writers were comedians. A lot of my questions were answered with extreme details. It was super exciting. We had front row seats and all of the writers were basically famous.”

Finn, 6S

“On Thursday we attended a special occasion called the Sydney Writers’ Festival. At the festival four authors came in and talked to us about writing. It took place at the Joan Sutherland Centre and it was really interesting. I would do it again if given the choice.”

Ziggy, 6S

“I think the Sydney Writers’ Festival was an excellent experience, especially for people who aspire to be writers.”

Aled, 6S

“We went to the Joan Sutherland Centre to see the Sydney Writers’ Festival with many amazing authors explaining to us what being a writer means to them. They talked about where and how they got their inspiration. They were kind and funny and had great personalities. It was an amazing experience and we are lucky to be two of those chosen to go! Thank you, Mr Botham!”

Olivia, 5H & Rayanne, 5H

“I had so much fun at the Sydney Writers’ Festival listening to authors tell us about how they made their books and stuff about when they were a kid. We had front row seats!”

Nikita, 5D

“We got to meet authors such as Katherine Rundell (UK), R.A. Spratt (Aust), Megan McDonald (USA) and Oliver Phommavanh (Aust). It was a great experience. We got to see how the authors’ life was before they became authors, and what inspired them to write their books.”

Charisse, 5D

Mr Mike BothamTeacher/Librarian

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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNINGTerm 2 will see our teachers continue to work together to analyse data, engage in learning and plan together.

In Weeks 3 and 4 the following teachers will be engaging in TPL:

Teacher Next Door

Tuesday Week 4: Miss Dunn and Mrs Loobeek

Friday Week 4: Mrs Fuller, Mrs Puri, Miss Everett, Mrs Delbridge

Quality Teaching Enquiry

Thursday Week 3: Miss Bennett, Mrs Ryan, Mrs Hamersma, Mrs Hudson, Mrs Willett-Foye, Mrs Eijkman, Mrs Crisford, Miss Haverfield

Thursday Week 4: Mrs Ryan, Mrs Hamersma, Mr Powter, Mr De Carli, Mrs Hemmons, Mrs Fuller, Mrs Hudson, Mr Marongiu

LIBRARY NEWS“Even if your library has only a limited number of books, most kids will find one that will do it for them. But once that connection is made, their thirst for more magic books will only increase as they explore their school and public libraries.”

- Morris Gleitzman

This lovely quote from Australia’s current Children’s Laureate beautifully sums up much of what I have been writing about in this column for the past 14 years. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to share my love of books and reading with the children of Emu Plains Public School in the hope that many will “catch the reading bug” and become life-long readers. It has also been my hope that many parents and carers will see the immense benefit that is gained by sharing books with their children on a regular, if not daily, basis. The evidence is clear: reading for just 10 minutes a day gives children a significant advantage in the acquisition of literacy skills and leads to many social, emotional and financial benefits later in life. The best way to encourage your children to become readers is to read to and with your children, even after they are able to read independently, and to be seen to read regularly yourself.

Recently Kindergarten and Year 1 have enjoyed the following PRC titles:

1. Shutting the Chooks in by Libby Gleeson (PRC#10636)

2. Do like a Duck does! by Judy Hindley (PRC#22706)

Over the past 15 years I have been assisted in the Library by a small team of fabulous assistants, including: Mrs Gwenda Hague, Mrs Lyn Vidler, Mrs Narelle Erskine and Mrs Shirley Langarak. I am also indebted to Mrs Victoria Becus who has worked with me in a voluntary capacity for many years now. Their invaluable support has helped make the Library a dynamic, vibrant space within our school.

After almost 15 years and 3 principals, it is time to say “goodbye.” Thank you Emu Plains Public School for many wonderful experiences and happy memories.

Happy reading!

Mr Mike BothamTeacher/Librarian

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8 / 9 Girls

8/9 Boys

10 Girls

10 Boys

PENRITH DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY RESULTSCongratulations to our team of 47 students who represented the school at the recent Cross Country Carnival, held at Jamison Park, on the 8th May. The students showed determination and great sportsmanship throughout the day with many runners staying around long after their own race to cheer on their peers. Kilometre Club is obviously paying off with 10 students achieving a top 8 finish. Well done to the following students who have qualified for Sydney West:

8/9 Girls Lily M – 1st 8/9 Boys Jacob Z – 6th Evelyn B – 7th Cohen M – 7th

10 Girls Imogen J – 3rd

11 Girls Kaaren H – 7th 11 Boys Jake M – 8th Ava H – 8th

12/13 Girls Liana M – 2nd Caitlin K – 7th

11 Girls 11 Boys

12 Girls 12 Boys

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WINTER PSSA COMPETITIONThe Winter PSSA season will start on Friday 17th May (Week 3, Term 2). The winter competition is played in the middle session of the day and students will leave school around 11am. Most junior games will start at approximately 11.30am and senior games will follow. These times however are only approximate and games may run early or late depending on arrival time of teams.

Sports are played at the following locations:

• Boys soccer played at Jamison Park.

• Girls soccer played at Southlands Oval, South Penrith.

• Netball played at Jamison Park.

• AFL played at Parker Street Oval.

All children who have been selected to represent Emu Plains Public School in the Winter PSSA competition were given a permission note and code of conduct from their coach last week. This permission note and code of conduct must be completed in full and returned to school with the initial payment of $42 by Friday 10th May (Week 2, Term 2). All permission notes and codes of conduct must be completed in full and returned to coaches, for selected students to participate in round 1 of the competition.

Students are reminded that they must wear full sport uniform. Students must also bring along their school hat and wear it at all times when not competing. Students are also expected to bring sunscreen and sufficient water for the duration of the PSSA session.

Some sports require specific safety equipment so that students can participate. AFL players must have mouthguards in order to take the field each Friday. Soccer players must also have shin pads, long socks that go over their shin pads and soccer boots each week. Students who do not bring the appropriate protective equipment are not permitted to play due to safety reasons.

We wish all of our teams the best of luck for the winter PSSA season and look forward to providing these wonderful sporting opportunities for our students.

Mrs Christy Hudson

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