Every child, every opportunity - AshfieldEvery child, every opportunity T2 W6 - June 2017 PO BOX 70, Ashfield NSW 1800 (02) 9798 4400 FAX: (02) 9716 7250 [email protected]

Every child, every opportunity

T2 W6 - June 2017

PO BOX 70, Ashfield NSW 1800

(02) 9798 4400 FAX: (02) 9716 7250

[email protected]

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

@AshfieldPS

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NEWSLETTER - T2 W6 June 2017

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INDEX

From the Principal’s Desk 1

Principal’s Recognition 2

Kindergarten Stage Page 3

Stage 1 Stage Page 4



The News Room 7

P&C 15

Photos of the Week 16

Student Work 22

Community News 26

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land; the Wangal people of Eora nation and pay respect to their elders past and present and extend the respect to other Aboriginal people present here today.

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Each year the Department of Education (DoE) schedules five Staff Development Days (SDD) and sets the expectation that, each term, teachers also participate in regular professional development sessions. This is based on the understanding that student success depends on quality teaching, and that quality teaching requires ongoing improvement through the systematic learning and professional development of teachers.

According to the Australian Charter for the Professional Learning of Teachers and School Leaders professional learning is about improving individual professional practice, and a school’s collective effectiveness, as measured by 1) improved student learning, 2) student engagement with learning, and 3) student wellbeing.

Professional development takes place within a culture where teachers and school leaders expect and are expected to be active learners, to reflect on, receive feedback on and improve their pedagogical practice, and by doing so to improve student outcomes. It should develop teachers and school as researchers and promote innovation and excellence.

The publication Using student assessment for

professional learning puts forward that teachers must identify their own professional learning needs based on an analysis of those for their students. Typically these become a school-wide agenda as teachers work collaboratively and commonalities between student cohorts are identified.

At Ashfield Public School, one aspect of professional learning currently focused on is measurable growth. Together as a team of teachers we are developing our professional knowledge and practice to meet the identified needs of students of all abilities within the context of a differentiated curriculum to show student progress. This includes using Visible Learning to measure the growth of student ability to analyse and evaluate texts and apply their knowledge to new situations.

A strong professional learning culture is at the heart of successful school. Student learning and achievement increase when teachers engage in effective professional development that give them the skills to know students and how they learn; and know the content and how to teach it. It is teachers working together to understand what students are not learning and to find instructional gaps, then determine what they need to learn to help close those gaps.

Purposeful professional learning for teachers and school leaders is one of the most effective strategies for improving student outcomes in our schools. It is a continual improvement process to challenge existing knowledge and understandings, sustain and develop good practice, and introduce new and improved strategies to engage students.

Damien Moran PrincipalUsing student assessment for professional learning: focusing on students’ outcomes to identify teachers’ needs Paper No. 21 (May 2011) Helen TImperly, Victoria State Government Department of Education and Early Childhood DevelopmentWhy professional development matters (2010) Hayes Mizell, © Learning ForwardAustralian Charter for the Professional Learning of Teachers and School Leaders. A shared responsibility and commitment (August 2012) Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)

From thePrincipal’s DeskWe want the best possible teacherin every classroom



Typing ClassMon 5 June - 8:00am - 9:00am................................................

Staff Communication MeetingMon 5 June - 8:10am - 8:50am................................................Learning Support Meeting

Tue 6 June - 7:45am - 8:30am................................................

Chess ClubTue 6 June - 8:00am - 9:00am................................................

SpellodromeWed 7 June - 8:00am - 8:40am................................................

Computer Coding ClubThu 8 June - 7:45am - 8:45am................................................

Whole School Public Speaking FinalThu 8 June - 9:00am - 2:00pm................................................

Typing ClassFri 9 June - 8:00am - 9:00am................................................

Typing ClassMon 12 June - 8:00am - 9:00am................................................

Communication MeetingMon 12 June - 8:10am - 8:50am

..............................................Learning Support Meeting

Tue 13 June - 7:45am - 8:30am..............................................

Chess ClubTue 13 June - 8:00am - 9:00am................................................

SpellodromeWed 14 June - 8:00am - 8:40am

..............................................ICAS SPELLING

Wed 14 June - 9:00am -11:00am................................................

Computer Coding ClubThu 15 June - 7:45am - 8:45am................................................

ICAS WRITINGThu 15 June - 9:00am - 11:00am

Check Ashfield Public School’s website Calendar for more

upcoming events.

Principal’s Recognition Mark your calendar

Class Name Reason

6G • Aslesha• Jack

• Outstanding rebuttal in debating• Excellent effort in Science and Mathematics

6P • Jun Kwon• Lumiya

• Being a responsible and caring individual• Helping others in mathematics

5/6R • Emmett• Tasnia

• Applying himself and taking risks in his learning• Showing resilience

5K• Selina

• Cameron

• Presenting all work with pride & completing tasks diligently

• Actively participating during PDH discussions

5M• Jessica

• Jamie

• Consistently producing work of a high standard in all learning areas

• Participating in class discussions and working collaboratively with his peers

3/4K • Denice• Micousse

• Being a helpful student in the classroom• Giving his best effort every day at school

3/4V• Lorenzo • Anthony

• Fantastic sportsmanship during soccer• Demonstrating fabulous manners & respect towards

others

3/4D• Rose

• Jakub

• Congratulations on being our Term 2 SRC. You’re perfect for the job.

• Congratulations on being our Term 2 SRC. You’re perfect for the job.

2P • Nathan• Kayden

• Great listening• Great progress in reading

2WP • Mehek• Kian

• Always giving everything her best• Being a dedicated learner

1/2H • Eden• Jaiden

• Great reading• Writing interesting stories

1M• Shafi• Eissa

• For his matured and positive attitude towards learning• Always happy and willing to be a fantastic helper to

teachers and his fellow peers

1T • Peachayapa• En Ci

• Great positive & enthusiastic attitude towards learning• For his mature attitude and being a positive role model

K/4W • Rebel • For her great contribution to our shared reading sessions

KP• Saan• Nira

• It has been wonderful to see you have settled into school routines so quickly

• You are a fantastic little girl who is a respectful learner

KS • Caitlin • Iniya

• Fantastic writing during literacy groups• Great number sentences

KF • Reeti• Rory

• Impressive improvement in her writing• Great problem solving skills

KK • Grace • Euan

• Fantastic news• Making good decisions all the time

These students have been chosen by their teachers to share their best work or commitment to learning with the Principal.



This term is absolutely flying by! We have been so busy learning and growing every single day. In week 4 we had the privilege of seeing one of our favourite authors, Frances Watts read her stories. We met children in our local area and talked about how books and illustrations are made. The students were very inspired to write after the experience.

We have been attending Fit Futures every week and enjoy learning new skills. We can notice the difference it is making to our bodies every week as we become fitter and stronger. Our balance and hand eye coordination has greatly improved.

Our news presentations keep getting better and better. Kindergartens has taken ownership of our learning intentions and are showing visible improvement. After every presentation the students receive some feedback from their teachers and peers. They are given two points of strength which we call stars and a wish, which is there where to next. The children should be very proud of the way they take this feedback on and make improvements every week.

KindergartenStage Page



What an exciting term filled with lots of learning and fun. The excursion to the Field of Mars provided students with real life experiences and supported our Science unit of work ‘Watch it Grow’.

The students enjoyed touching a phasmid and making their own. The bush walk was so interesting and students were able to build a nest and observe a Squiggly Gum Caterpillar.

This term the students have also been enjoying fitness with Future Fit. There skills are developing and all students are preparing for the schools athletics carnival.

Research projects are being presented in class in preparation for the Public Speaking Competition. We have so many confident speakers in Stage One. It has been wonderful to see all the different types of presentations and to have little expert students teaching their peers about insects.

Last of all it has been so exciting to observe the life cycle of a chicken in real life. We’ve seen the process of eggs hatching into baby chicks which grew big feathers and were flapping around! We have had 10 wonderful chicks which we observed daily until they left last Friday to go back to the farm.

Stage 1Stage Page



Pop into Popism!Stage 2 has been creating some incredible Pop Art this term. For those of you who don’t know what Pop Art is, Pop Art is art that uses images and icons that are popular in the modern world. This includes famous celebrities like movie stars and rock stars, commercial items like soup cans and soft drinks, comic books, and any other items that are popular in the commercial world. There are a number of ways that artists use these items to create art such as repeating the item over and over again, changing the colour or texture of the item, and putting different items together to make a picture. We have created our own Pop Art of objects such as Fidget Spinners, nail polish and even our most favourite treats such as muffins and Doritos! They really POP!

We have enjoyed Pop Art and it is extremely fun. We have loved studying artists like Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns. Pop in and check out our fabulous artworks on display in Stage 2!

PSSA Sport Soccer and netball are part of an exciting competition run by the Western Suburbs Primary Schools’ Sports Association (WSPSSA). Each week we participate in playing netball or soccer and compete against other primary schools in our local area. Some students have participated in the Rugby League in a safe, non-competitive and fun environment at school. The sports program has taught us some great fundamental movement skills, teamwork as well as awesome sportsmanship qualities. We are looking forward to our upcoming Gala Days!

Stage 2Stage Page

Shout-outs this week!A big shout out to Claudia and Minglang for making it to the Spelling Bee and representing Stage 2! You will rock it!

Well done to all of our new SRC representatives this term! We know you will take good care of Stage 2 as our leaders and be our voice to advocate for our needs!



Stage 3Stage PageWe have been involved with many fun activities this term, including sports, public speaking and debating. Maths Olympiad students completed their first test and the first ICAS test on Digital Technologies was held.

In Week 4, our debating teams participated in round one of the Premier’s Debating Challenge. The Ashfield Reds and Ashfield Blues debated against the Balmain Tigers and Balmain Wombats on topics related to education. The Balmain Wombats won the debate on ‘School students should have a 3 day weekend’ against the Ashfield Reds. The Ashfield Blues won the debate on ‘Homework should be banned’ against the Balmain Tigers. All students who participated prepared very thoughtful arguments and made a great case for their team. The next round will take place at Haberfield in week 7 and the topics will be related to media.

Week 4 also saw first round of the Inner-West Debating Competition. Accompanied by Ms Perrin, Ashfield debated Leichhardt on the topic ’Debating Should be Compulsory for Primary School Students’. Despite the loss for Ashfield, it was a close debate and students on the team demonstrated their ability to rebut the arguments of the opposition. We look forward to seeing how they perform in round two!

In preparation for the whole school public speaking final in Week 7, Stage 3 students have been presenting their multicultural perspective speeches to their classes. Year 5 and 6 are also expected to deliver an impromptu speech, which involves speaking on a given topic for 2 minutes, with very little preparation time.

PSSA Soccer and Netball is well underway. The response to soccer training at Ashfield Park has been outstanding and we have decided to extend it to two mornings. Girls train on Tuesday mornings and boys train on Thursday mornings. Well done everyone!

Our stage three netball coaches have been so proud of the improvement by all students. They are showing commitment and a growth mindset when they arrive at Wednesday morning training and on game day. It has been pleasing to see netball on the playground as our teams share their knowledge with their peers

who are completing the rugby league program or soccer. Fantastic inclusion Stage 3!

Many students participated in Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 19th May. It was wonderful to see Stage 3 students holding hands with some younger students and helping them to cross safely. Road safety is very important for our students, especially with so many Stage 3 students walking to and from school each day. Remember to STOP and choose wisely where you cross, LOOK and LISTEN for traffic, and hold hands if you’re with an adult. Don’t just follow the crowd, THINK for yourself when crossing.



Making a Difference to Student WellbeingText adapted from Making a difference to student wellbeing Teacher Magazine, 15 May 2017.

Schools are not just places where students acquire academic skills, they also help students become more resilient in the face of adversity, feel more connected with the people around them, and aim higher in their aspirations for their future.

Not least, schools are the first place where children experience society in all its facets and their experiences can have a profound influence on their attitudes and behaviour in life.

Some factors that make a difference to student wellbeing and much comes down to teachers, parents and schools.

Positive relationships with teachers

Happier students tend to report positive relations with their teachers and students in ‘happy’ schools.

Belonging and behaviour management

Effective classroom management consists of far more than establishing and imposing rules, rewards and incentives to control behaviour, it involves practices and instructional techniques to create a learning environment that facilitates and supports active engagement in learning, encourages co-operation and promotes behaviour that benefits other people.

TheNews Room

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Fact of the WeekDid you know!

That when a female spider makes its sac, it can lay up to 1000 eggs, and when all of the eggs hatch, some

of the little spiders will run away, while others will cast a line of silk and fly away! A spider’s sac will look like a ball of cotton wool, or fairy floss, with little white spots. But beware of what lies inside!

By Mila & Aslesha

Hat AwardsWeek 4’s hat winners are:1st: 1/2H2nd: 2/3WP3rd: 3/4KWeek 5’s hat winners are:1st: 5/6R2nd: 6G3rd: 5M

By Safiy, Kevin O and Prashant

Quote of the Week“The value of life is not based on how long we live, but how much we

contribute to others in our community.

If you don’t struggle you don’t improve.”By Billy-Sean & Diego

Parental involvement

Students’ perceptions of how interested their parents are in them and in their school life is also related to their own attitudes towards education and their motivation to study.

Schools and parents in partnership

Schools should create an environment of co-operation with parents and communities. If parents and teachers establish relationships based on trust, schools can rely on parents as valuable partners in the cognitive and socio-emotional education of their students.

Bullying

Bullying is a threat to student wellbeing and it can have serious consequences for the victim, the bully and the bystanders.

Bullying can be inflicted directly, through physical (hitting, punching or kicking) and verbal (name-calling or mocking) abuse. And then there is relational bullying, where some children are ignored, excluded from games or parties, rejected by peers, or are the victims of gossip and other forms of public humiliation and shaming.

Schools must foster an environment of safety, tolerance and respect for children.

Schools must work for effective anti-bullying programmes, follow a whole-of-school approach that includes training for teachers on bullying behaviour and how to handle it, and develop strategies to provide information to and engage with parents. Teachers need to communicate to students that they will not tolerate any form of bullying; and parents need to be involved in school planning and responses to bullying.

www.teachermagazine.com.au/article/making-a-difference-to-student-wellbeing

STEM ProjectThis term, Stage 2 has been participating in a mentoring inquiry project-based STEM learning project. The STEM project focuses on an integrated approach of learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. As a result of this learning project Stage 2 are beginning to really deepen their understanding of Fair Testing and think creatively and critically with the support of their mentors from Ashfield Boys High and Fort Street High School.



May BirthdaysShiamiah 1st Kumar 2nd Chelesa 2nd Eeman 3rdNickole 4th Jade 5th Arisha 5th Jason 7thBrando 7th Prashidda 8th Diego 10thDavid 11th Claudia 15th James 16th Justin 16th Marlina 16th

Wanwisa 17th Sherry 17thArlyn 18th Justin 21st Fergus 22nd May Ying 23rd Shelley 24th Lingzheng 25th Lyra 26th Jessica 27th Olivia 28th Jun 29th Sean 29th Thirukarthick 29th

Hat Awards

By Safiy, Kevin O and Prashant

We are super excited to continue developing our scientific knowledge and understanding of fair testing by exploring why investigations methods may be invalid. We investigate questions and make predictions by analysing collected data, suggest explanations for our findings, and communicate and reflect on the processes undertaken through the project. Science is quickly becoming our favourite subject!

50 Nights of ReadingLila KSSamuel KSAnnabella KS Spandan KSArlo KSSherry KSFreya KSEuan KKJosh KKMaya KKAmy KKThomas KKPatrick 1/2HCaitlan 1/2HJaiden 1/2HMehek 2WPMin Hee 2WPFergus 2WPThomas 2WPKrishna 2WPSamuel 2WPSiddarth 2WPJiayaing 2WP

Zique 2WPZixuan 2WPKelinu 2WPEvelyn 2PLimohan 2PShane 2PPrashidda 2PBrooh 2PAbeer 2PKewalin 2PAlisha 2PChinana 2PSean 2PNaimah 2PLaura 2PAngelene 2PNathan 2PShaurya 2PArisha 1TAlice 1TShiamiah 1TAnvita 1MNadine 1M

100 Nights of ReadingLimohan 2P



Game of the weekCoLouR SWITCH

A game with different game modes. You have to survive through the levels and reach the

end to complete the game.

Bounce up and fly through the matching hues! In Color Switch, you must have quick reflexes to score. Touch the change orb, and look at your new shade. Then, wait until the perfect time to glide through the next spinning circle!

We rate this game 3/5 game points.

In recent weeks the focus on pitch has included ear training of intervals (the space between two notes) and an introduction and review of clefs for all students. We listened to major intervals for Early Stage 1 and Stage 1, and major and minor intervals for Stages 2 and 3. Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 have also had an introduction to treble clef. Stages 2 and 3 have reviewed treble clef and have had an introduction or review of bass clef as well. Some Stage 3 classes have had the opportunity to write their own ostinato compositions.

We are steadily moving forward in our extracurricular music groups in preparation for BandFest 2017, the Festival of Instrumental Music, Cantabile Festival, Celebration Sing Out and Education Week. Permission notes for BandFest 2017 need to be returned as soon as possible. Thanks for your assistance.

Deadly KidsHello What is sorry day?

National Sorry Day is an annual event that has been held in Australia on 26 May, since 1998, to remember and commemorate the mistreatment of the country’s Indigenous population.

Sorry day is important to all Australians.

The public and political debate about the removal of children was marked by intense political activity since the mid-to-late 1980s. In 1992 Prime Minister Keating acknowledged that ‘we

Word of the weekINvESTIGATE (verb)How to pronounce: ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪt

Definition: carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.

By Chaitya & Jun

House Points

FREEMAN 2,990

RILEY 3,840

PERIS 3,110

CooMBS 4,580

Current Tally



Game of the week

Word of the week

took the children from their mothers’ at a speech in Redfern. In 1994 legal action was commenced in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. These children who were removed came to be known as the Stolen Generations.

Kevin Rudd speech was important. He said on behalf of all Australians ”We apologise especially for the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, their communities and their country.

For the pain, suffering and hurt of these Stolen Generations, their descendants and for their families left behind, we say sorry”. Today we remember all children who were taken from their parents.

By Jamie 5M

Aboriginal Dance WorkshopEarlier this month Brant and Jamie from 5M went to an Aboriginal Dance Workshop. They went on a train to Circular and walked to the Sydney Dance Company studios at Walsh Bay. At the workshop the students were divided into groups and got a dance teacher for each group. Brant and Jamie’s dance teacher was called Sonny. They learnt two dance routines; one was called the Emu dance. Then they switched group teachers and did a sad dance with Jason.

The next day they performed to all the other groups. They first performed the emu dance and the audience was astonished. They performed the sad dance and the audience was amazed at how much had been learnt. Brant and Jamie enjoyed the experience and thanked Ms Manning for taking them.

In and Around the LibraryThe Month of May is a busy time in the Library.

Newington College invited Stage 3 students to be a part of their Literature Festival on the 4th May.

The Festival is aimed at encouraging boys, particularly, to take part in the adventure of books and reading. We were entertained by the comedian and author Jason who presented some great ideas to inspire students’ writing.

Ashfield Library has invited us to some author talks as well. Thank you to Kathy and Emma for inviting us. We love visiting the Library.

Early Stage 1 was entertained on 8th May with story reading from the author Frances Watts. The students and teachers loved hearing excerpts from her books Kisses for Daddy and Captain Crabclaws’s Crew.

Stage 2 students were lucky enough to see the famous author of the loveable Tashi, Anna Fienberg on Monday 22nd May. She is such a talented writer and we look forward to the publication of the latest Tashi book.

our annual Book Fair using was in Week 3.

Thank you everyone for your support. We raised $900 for the school library.

Stage 1 listened to

as part of the National Simultaneous Story time on Wednesday 24th May at 11.30 am in the Library.

House Points

FREEMAN 2,990

CooMBS 4,580



Keyword SignsHello everyone as you remember Lydia and I did the key word chocolate.

YUMMY!! So what you got to do is curve you’re left hand, almost like you are holding an invisible glass. Now you’ve got to put it past your cheek like your almost drinking it. That’s chocolate. Good job.

Maths Problem of the Week K-2 Maths Problem

Timothy is 6 years old. If it is his birthday tomorrow, how old would be the next day?

A. ___________________

3-6 Maths Problem

In a chocolate factory each crate contains 7 pallets. Each pallet contains 13 boxes of chocolate and in each box; there are 8 pieces of chocolates. How many pieces of chocolate will there be in 3 crates?

A. ___________________

By Thomas N., Richard M. and Kevin J.

PSSA ReportOn the 19th of May (week 4), the boys soccer played Burwood. The junior boys won their match 3-0 and senior boys won 4-0. The girls’ soccer versed Summer Hill and the seniors lost 5-0, juniors A’s 0-0 and B’s lost 3-0. The girl’s netball senior A’s lost 4-13 and senior B’s won 6-4. Week 5 was rained out for all teams.

This program attempts to

• promote the value of reading and literacy;

• promote the value and fun of books;

• promote an Australian writer and publisher;

• promote storytime activities in public libraries and communities around the country;

Premier’s Reading Challenge for 2017 is well underway. Every student is participating in the challenge. These books can also be included in the 50 nights reading and Accelerated Reader. All reading records are kept in the Library and available for you to check.

60 students are now regularly attending the Thursday afternoon homework club. This is a great opportunity to use the Library facilities and receive assistance with homework from the 14 university student tutors. Students from Years 3-6 can attend from 3.10p.m.to 4.30pm. A permission note to attend can be obtained from the Library.

Sport of the WeekTaekwondo

This martial art is greatly recommended for kids at any age, it is a martial art about fast kicks and all kind of kicks. This is Korean and is really intense; this helps kids because they need to be active and they need to know how

to defend themselves in any situation. This martial art is in the Olympics and the gold medallist in 2000 Sydney Olympics is for the men Kim Kyong-hun and the women is Laura Burns.



Lately we’ve been noticing quite a lot of rubbish on the playground. Please remember that whenever you eat, you put your rubbish in the bin. We all need to help keep our playground clean. If you see bits of rubbish, go and pick them up, even if they might not be yours. Thank you!

Grammar ChallengeK-2 Grammar challenge

What rhymes with hat? Circle the correct answer please thanks

Dab, tan, cam, ham, cat, nap, rap.

3-6 Grammar challenge

Make an acrostic poem with this word. Please make sure that the poem is downwards

E D U C A T I O N

LACLA ReportHi everyone just a reminder to keep your donations coming in and also to remember that we are trying to get over… $237.40 by the end of the team. We will collect the buckets at the end of team as we have said. Remember all your donations make a big difference ton schools and children of Zambia.

Avasa and Lydia

Paper CraftThis weeks origami design is the butterfly. This 3D butterfly made from paper can move its wings in a butterfly like way. Some butterfly designs can be like puppets and you can put your fingers inside and move them to make the butterfly wings flap. Some cultures believe this origami is a symbol of love and luck.

By Sebastian Z., Oliver G. & Timothy J.

Technology ReportThe new invention that has got everyone talking is the self-driving car. This amazing invention means human don’t have to risk their lives on the road. However this could take thousands of people’s jobs. So truck taxi and even bus drivers should watch out.

By Sebastian Z., Oliver G. & Timothy J.



I left my chocolate Freddo on my desk and now it is gone. I was looking forward to eating it at Break Time.

RegardsSad student

This is a dilemma as we do not know what happened to the Freddo. Maybe a small animal came into your classroom and took it away? I would not like to think that it was stolen as stealing is not being respectful to others.

Perhaps it is a case of mistaken ownership and a classmate also had a Freddo and innocently ate your tasty treat.

I also wonder why you have chocolate at school? An apple or a banana is a much healthier option. On the bright side, because you didn’t get to eat your Freddo your dentist will be very happy with you.

My advice is to be resilient and look for something positive that happened in your day instead. This will help you to be happy.

Sincerely Danna

Hi everybody! Here’s this week’s Joke.

Doctor: I have good news and bad news.

Patient: What’s the bad news?

Doctor: You have a new and horrible unnamed disease.

Patient: And the good news is?

Doctor: I get to name it after myself and become horribly rich and famous.

By Dylan C.

This SRC ReportWe have noticed that there has been less rubbish on the playground than last week. We would like to make sure that everyone is putting their rubbish in the bin and not to forget that there are recyclable and organic waste bins around the school. Well done for keeping the school tidy.

Last week when we looked at the suggestion box we noticed that the suggestions weren’t very suitable for the school. We would like to make sure that everyone puts appropriate suggestions in the suggestion box.

On Wednesday the 30th of August week seven, we will be hosting a pyjama day to raise money for LACLA and we would like everyone to bring in a gold coin donation.

-The SRC



SCHooL uNIFoRM DoNATIoNS NEEDED

Please consider donating unwanted uniforms that are clean and useable to the second hand uniform stall. Your donations help to give a family an affordable uniform and raise money to support the school at the same time! Uniforms can be dropped at the front office or handed in at the stall Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:30am (next to assembly).

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P&CNews RoomCurious Kids Chemistry Kit Fundraiser

Mother’s Day Stall Report

Thanks to everyone who donated gifts and their time to make to the Mother’s Day Stall on Friday 12th May such a great success. The students enjoyed the independence of choosing something special for their mum, and we raised just over $1,500 for the school. We hope there were lots of happy mums opening their presents on Sunday 14th!

Seeking volunteers for the Grants Committee

The P&C Grants committee is looking for volunteers to help put together applications for grants for the school. Our gardens, even our school bell and PA system have been funded by successful grant applications over the last few years – so if you’re interested in helping to research opportunities and develop applications please let us know by email to [email protected].

LACLA

Ever wonder what those gold-coin donations or class collection cans are for?

Let the African Children Learn Association (LACLA) started with the collection of 5 cent coins which could buy basic stationery. LACLA is now supporting 100 children by meeting all their school needs. LACLA is working with Mansa, in

Northern Zambia and, like the rest of the country, the local communities face increasing challenges for their children. Many children are single or double orphans due to extreme poverty and HIV / AIDs. LACLA is working in partnership with 7 community

based groups which include a youth group in 5 villages to enhance participatory sustainable development through capacity building. For more information go to www.laclaaust.org

At our Term 2 meeting on Monday 22nd May, the P&C were fortunate to have Dorothy Makasa from LACLA share the stories of some of the children LACLA is supporting – watch this space in future newsletters for more on LACLA’s work.



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StudentWork

I created this artwork to inspire others to work hard to achieve their goals and to never stop dreaming. I drew a dream catcher because it is a symbolic representation of a dream. My main inspiration was a quote which was, “Dreams & dedication are a good combination” or in other words, “Dream Big”.

By Maria B. 6G

By Victor 5M



By Anthony & Sebastian

Comic Strips



6P Science Super Survivors

6P Science Super Survivors

Diego KS Number worm

Spandan KS Number animal farm match



Kenju’s Forest - Junko Morimoto By Rory



CommunityNews

Homework helpDo you struggle to understand your child’s homework? Does your child need to practice their spelling and times tables? Are you looking for inspiration for projects and assignments?

The free School A to Z app has been created by the Department of Education and Communities to help parents and their school-aged children, wherever and whenever they have homework and study questions.

Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/about/mobile-applications/school-a-to-z

Homework and multi-taskingSomewhere along the line we seemed to have absorbed the idea that teenagers can multi-task perfectly because they’re digital natives. Can kids really do their homework and multi-task?

Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/using-technology/homework-and-multitasking-can-it-be-done

When lunch comes home again – uneatenAlmost nine out of 10 Australian parents say children’s resistance is a major obstacle in their efforts to provide a healthy diet, and in many cases school lunches are one of the battlegrounds.

But it’s a battle families can do without and there are some simple steps to help avoid it.

Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/food/when-lunch-comes-homeagain

Help with EnglishDoes your child need help with spelling or writing? Here are some resources that may help.

Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english

MathsStruggling to remember everything you learnt in maths? If you need a refresher course, here are some tips and tools to help you to help your child.

Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/mathematics



WE NEED YouR HELPK-6 Hindu Special Religious Educator required at our school.

Dear Parents/Caregivers

We are seeking Volunteers who can commit to instructing K-2 & 3-6 students in Hindu, under the supervision of a classroom Teacher. As a Volunteer you would be required to teach the students each Wednesday, of the school term, from 2:10-2:45 pm. Volunteers also need to be registered with a recognised organisation as well as obtaining a Working with Children Clearance number (WWCC).

The Department of Education recognises the following organisations:

Chinmaya Mission Australia (Castle Hill)The Saiva Manram (Mays Hill)vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia (Kellyville).

For any further information please contact Ms Jennifer Etienne at school on 97984400. Alternatively your child can provide me with your phone number or email and I will be in contact.

Kind regardsJennifer EtienneEAL/D Specialist Teacher SRE/SEE Coordinator

Name__________________________________________________

Child’s name and class_____________________________________

I am interested in Volunteering as a Hindu Educator: Yes/No (please circle)

I know someone who is interested in Volunteering as a Hindu Educator: Yes / No (please circle)



This is what I need in my bag…

Crunch & Sip

10:00 – 10:15

Lunch

11:00 – 11:50

Recess

1:50 – 2:15

Other

Library Bag School hat Reading Folder



Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Competition

Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards are the oldest and largest poetry competition for school aged children in Australia. This year the school will submit entries from students across K-6. There are a range of prizes available for the winning entries.

Information about Dorothea Mackellar can be found at: www.dorotheamackellar.com.au

If you are interested in writing a poem for this competition, please submit your entry by Tuesday 28th June.

There is no cost to parents/students. If you have any questions about this competition, please contact Mrs TeAwa.



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I’m very pleased to be able to submit my item for this issue of the Wangal News. Ashfield P.S. is right up there with the best of the best in all fields of education – Student Wellbeing, Child Protection policies, classroom programming and teaching, interventions and initiatives.

Yesterday I attended a very important Learning Support Teacher (L.A.S.T) meeting at head office and again, this is evidence about how proud I feel to be a teacher at this school.

Well done Ashfield P.S.! This includes parents and caregivers, the Ashfield Community and all students. A big pat on the back for everyone.

Thank you.

Learning Support

Denise Te Awa



DAY TIME ACTIvITY

Monday

8am – 9am • Typing Class

8am – 1:30pm • Piano Tutoring*

1:30pm – 2:15pm • Glee Club

2pm – 3:30pm • Gardening Club (for parents & carers from 3pm, with their children)

3pm – 4pm • Green Screen Movie Making• Times Table Club

3pm – 6pm • Abacus Maths*

Tuesday

7:45am – 9:00am • Chess Club*

1:30pm – 2:15pm • Senior Choir

3pm – 4pm • Robotics Club**

3pm – 3:50pm • German Lesson*

Wednesday1:30pm – 2:15pm • Junior Recorder Club

3pm – 4:00pm • School Band

Thursday

8am – 9am • Computer Coding Club**

8am – 1:30pm • Piano Tutoring*

1:30pm – 2:15pm • Drumming Club• Junior Choir

Friday

8am – 9am • Typing Class

3pm – 6pm • Abacus Maths*

3pm – 3:50pm • German Lesson*

Saturday 10am -11am • Chess Club

Please direct your enquiries to the Front Office * Fee applies ** From Term 2

School Initiatives



Ashfield Well Being GoalsSuper Eight

KID’SENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENT

Kid’s AREA • Free Parking • Weekly Cash Draws

WITH EVERY KID’S MEAL

FREE ICE CREAM

FACE PAINTING & BALLoON TWISTING WITH PINKY & KOZICircus Tricks & Comedy with Tick Tock the Clown

Madness & FUN with Magician Glenn Keeley

EVERY TUESDAY 6PM - 8PM

115 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW 2131

KID’SENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENT

Kid’s AREA • Free Parking • Weekly Cash Draws

WITH EVERY KID’S MEAL

FREE ICE CREAM

FACE PAINTING & BALLoON TWISTINGWITH PINKY & KOZI

EVERY TUESDAY 6PM - 8PM

115 Liverpool Road, Ashfield NSW 2131(02) 8752 2000 • westsashfield.com.au

Newsletter designed by Walid Zahab, Xuan’s Dad - www.walidzahab.com

Documents

Every child, every opportunity - AshfieldEvery child, every opportunity T2 W6 - June 2017 PO BOX 70, Ashfield NSW 1800 (02) 9798 4400 FAX: (02) 9716 7250 [email protected]