Gunnedah South Public School Newsletter Friday 24th August, 2018

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Gunnedah South Public School  Winder Place  Gunnedah NSW 2380 Telephone: 02 6742 1899 

App:  

Term 3 – Week 7, 2018 Monday 3rd September 

Life Educa on Van   Year 3 Excursion Group 3 

Monday—Thursday  Monday & Tuesday 

Wednesday 5th September 

SOS Rehearsal & Ma nee at the  Town Hall 

 12.30pm 

Thursday  6th September 

SOS Evening Performance 

6.30pm 

Friday 7th September 

Kindergarten transi on 

9.15am—10.45am 

Term 3 – Week 6, 2018 

Monday 27th August 

Life Educa on Van  ALL WEEK 

Wednesday 29th August 

Year 6 Visit to Gunnedah High School 

9am—2.30pm 

Tuesday 28th August 

Year 3 Excursion Group 1   

Tuesday & Wednesday 

Thursday 30th August 

Year 3 Excursion  Group 2  Fathers Day Stall 

Thursday & Friday 

What amazing photos, our whole school photo taken last

week with a drone.

Our new website www.gunnedahs‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au 

is up and running so take a look at it. We look forward to hearing your

feedback and suggestions.

Dear Parents and Community Members,  

Today was an incredible day at South. First we welcomed our 2019 Kindergarten Transi on group. We held our Week 5 PBL reward day  for  all of our  Safe, Respec ul  Learners  and also had  a  large  group  of  students  represen ng  us  at  zone athle cs. It was certainly fun to see all the crazy socks and the enjoyment  our  students  had  par cipa ng  in  transi on  and zone  athle cs  carnival.  I  par cularly  enjoyed  the  party  play me  this  a ernoon  –  where  everyone  was  having  fun 

together! 

Kindergarten Transi on 

Kindergarten  Transition  is  always  lots  of  fun.  Today  we welcomed  73  of  our  2019  Kindergarten  students  to  our transition  program.  The  enthusiasm  and  excitement  of transition is always a very special time in our school and I look forward to getting to know each and every transition student over the program.  

In  Terms  3  and  4,  we  will  be  providing  a  number  of opportunities  for  children  to  be  supported  in  our Kindergarten Transition Program.  

Reminder: 

Our 2019 ‐ Transition Packs are available from our school office.  Mrs  McGowan  our  Kindergarten  Transition Coordinator has drop  some packs at  local Pre Schools  to support  people  who  can’t make  it  to  our  school  office during the opening hours.  

Ensuring  a  Fantas c  Start  at  South  for  2019  Kindergarten Students 

To  support  the  transi on  of  Kindergarten  students  into  our 

fantas c  school,  I  can  now  confirm  our  School  Speech 

Therapist for 2019 will be working with teachers and students 

throughout  the  transi on  program.  This  program  will  run 

every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during 2019.  It will 

be  run  by  a  highly  qualified  Speech  Therapist  and  begin 

suppor ng  students K‐6, based on need. 2019 will be a  trial 

year  for  this program. We have also secured an OT  to assist 

students in developing the necessary skills for learning as they 

start school.  

Upcoming Kindergarten Transi on Dates:  

Kindergarten Transition Dates 2018FRIDAYS Date Time What to send with your child

(Term 3) 7 September 2018

9.00am to 10.45am

a water bottle, a piece of fruit and a hat

(Term 3) 21 September 2018

9.00am to 10.45am

a water bottle, a piece of fruit and a hat

Zone Athle cs Carnival 

What  an  incredible day of  Success  for  students  from  South School at the Zone Athle cs Carnival.  It was very  impressive the amazing team spirit  from all students, staff, parents and community members who also contributed to the successful running  of  the  day.  Some  key  highlights  for me  were  the discus events and  the  running, especially  the field events. A massive  thank  you  to  the  Gunnedah  Zone  PSSA  for    the successful  running of  the carnival.  I  look  forward  to hearing about  the  entries  from our  students  at  the upcoming  PSSA Regional Athle cs in Tamworth. 

School Photos 

Montage  Fotos  are  busily  working  on  prin ng  our  school photos and we  look  forward  to  these being  returned  to  the school  in a  few weeks.    I have had a sneak peak of some of the packs and they look Amazing! 

Also a massive  thank you  to Montage Fotos  for offering  the 

op on for students who are absent during our photo week to 

have photos taken in their studio at Fogarty Fotos in the main 

street.  Please  do  not  hesitate  to  contact  them  on  02  6742 

6616  to  make  arrangements  for  your  child  to  be 

photographed.  

Advanced No fica on– Book Week Alert

We will be celebra ng Book Week in Week 8. This year our Book Character Parade will be on Wednesday the 12th of September. This year’s theme is Find your Treasure. Please remember we are down to 18 days to develop our costumes!  

Reducing Cost for families: Healthy Harold 2018 only The school execu ve and members of the South School P&C  are  very  much  aware  of  the  hardship  that  a  number  of families are experiencing as a result of this seamlessly ending drought.  To  reduce  the  financial  burden  on  families  during these very dry  mes, our P&C has kindly contributed 50% of the  cost  for  the  upcoming  Healthy  Harold  visit.  We  are a emp ng  to  secure  another  sponsor  from  the  wider community organisa on  to assist with  the other 50% of  the costs  to  families. However  if  this  is not possible we will be redirec ng school funds to cover the remaining amount. This means  that  every  child  at  Gunnedah  South  will  have  the opportunity to a end “Healthy Harold” in the coming weeks, saving families $11 per child.     

Thank  you  again  for  another  awesome  week  at  South.  As always, if you have any concerns or ques ons, please do not hesitate to contact me at school.  

Have a fantas c weekend. 

Kindest Regards, 

Pete Baum  

(Term 4) 19 October 2018

9.00am to 2.00pm

a water bottle, a piece of fruit, morning tea and a hat

(Term 4) 2 November 2018

9.00am to 2.00pm

a water bottle, a piece of fruit, morning tea and a hat

(Term 4) 16 November 2018

9.00am to 2.00pm

a water bottle, a piece of fruit, morning tea and a hat

BRONZE KA Linden Miller, Jahli Budden-Talbott KH Amelia Roberts, Callie Stephens, Lachlan Riley, Nella Newman KR Kaiden Matthews, Baylen Bacon KS Sophie Williams, Jake Speering

PBL KA Kassidy Campbell-Jacobs KH Balin Muddle KR Charlie Young KS Georgina Bartlett

MERIT CERTIFICATES SILVER

6W Immogen Bull-Watts 6D Cooper Williams 4/5H Kodee Bendall KH Lachlan Riley

YCDI KA Sophia Nossiter KH Libby Capper KR Lola Scott KS Lucas Capper

Term 3, Week 4 Results Top Classes

#1 MC— Average 1076 Points per student #2 2LZ — Average 726 Points per student #3 4/5H — Average 586 Points per student

Top Students

Aiden Flannery 2LZ 9500 Points

Harvey Stokes 2M 3665 Points

Timmy Capper 4M 3466 Points

 

Our PBL lessons this week focused on being Safe, Respectful, Learners while on excursion. Classes wrote letters to Mr B. and families demonstrating their understanding of what expectations we should uphold when on excursions. Some examples of these are on the following pages.

Southey Reward Day– It was a colourful school today with the PBL Crazy Sock Southey Reward Day. Students enjoyed the extra play session in the afternoon. Some activities were dancing, skipping, connect 4, chess, table tennis, music, teacher and student soccer games. Southey even got involved in some of the games and commented that the students of Gunnedah South certainly do demonstrate being Safe, Respectful, Learners EVERYWHERE and EVERY TIME!

Dear Gunnedah South Public School Families,

At Gunnedah South we understand the importance of being a Safe, Respectful, Learner; EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE, EVERYTIME. EVERYONE means ALL of US! EVERYWHERE means not just when we are at school! EVERYTIME means ALL the TIME!

This week we have been discussing expectations we should uphold when we are on EXCURSIONS. It is important that WE uphold the school values of being Safe, Respectful, Learners even when outside of the school grounds.

When on excursions we should move in a safe and sensible manner. If travelling in a vehicle we must follow the road safety rules and wear a seatbelt.

By following instructions given by all educators and presenters as well as talking politely we show our respectful manners.

Excursions are a time for us to be a learner and embrace new experiences. By asking relevant questions, being willing to partake and contribute as well as show initiative to activities we demonstrate being a learner. Over the course of our time at Gunnedah South we will be involved in many excursions. We will continue to do our best to be Safe, Respectful, Learners EVERYONE of us… EVERYWHERE we go… EVERY TIME, always!

We look forward to coming excursions to show you how we, at Gunnedah South are proud of who we are and where we come from.

Yours Sincerely,

KA & 5C Miss Anson & Mrs Craig

Proud Gunnedah South School students The Proud teachers of Safe, Respectful students of Gunnedah South

Gunnedah South Public School Winder Place

Gunnedah NSW 2380 Phone: 02 6742 189 Fax: 02 6742 4217

Email: gunnedahs-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Principal: Mr. Peter Baum

On Monday the South School Tennis Team won through to the State Finals a er defea ng Forster Public School in a nail‐bi ng clash. A er being drawn 4 sets all, 35 games all a er a full day’s play, 

the match came down to a  e‐breaking set.  Our number one pair of Mason Louis and Ava Coleman regrouped and took the  e‐breaker 6 

games to 2. Special men on to Jai Read McInnes who won all 3 of his sets and Amarni Louis who won a total of 5 games against players 3 years her senior. 

Cupcake Day and Fairy Garden

A huge thanks to everyone who supported our cupcake day. The response form the K-2 parents was amazing, with enough cupcakes coming in to sell over 2 days! We made over $860, which is fantastic.

As a result, the Fairy Garden has received a much needed facelift. Mr Melick purchased and planted new flowers and Mrs McGowan and Mrs Walsh indulged in some retail therapy, buying lots of ‘fairy’ things.

Premier’s Spelling Bee Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the Gunnedah South Spelling Bee on Friday 17th August. It is very nerve-racking getting up in front of people and talking, but

you all had a go and you all should be so proud of yourself.

A big congratulations go to our 5/6 winners Madison McDonald and Charli Alvey and our 3/4 winners Clinton Hall and Noah Kelly who will now be going through to the Regional

Finals to compete.

LIFE EDUCATION VISIT

HEALTHY HAROLD & THE LIFE EDUCATION VAN IS COMING TO GUNNEDAH SOUTH.

The Life Education program addresses many of the components of the NSW PDHPE syllabus and helps children to develop relationship skills, positive communication (both face to face and online), problem solving and decision-making skills. The primary school modules focus on issues around: food and nutrition, personal safety, physical activity, cyber safety, safety with medicine and safety with legal drugs - tobacco, alcohol and caffeine.

Merchandise will be available from Monday 27th of August. Please assist the Life Education Team by completing the order form and providing the correct money.

Dear Parents, For 2018 we will not be charging the $11 to students for Healthy Harold’s visit. In an effort to support South School students and families, our P&C have kindly offered to subsidise this activity by 50%. We are also in the process of trying to secure a sponsor for the remaining 50%. If this is unsuccessful, school funds will be redirected to cover the short fall to prevent another expense for families. Thanks Mr B

Week 6

Monday 27th August 6L, 4M & KR

Tuesday 28th August 6D, 4R & KS

Wednesday 29th August 5S, 4P & KC

Thursday 30th August 5P, 4/5H & 1D

Week 7

Monday 3rd September 5C, KA & 1F

Tuesday 4th September 6W, 2LZ & 1C

Wednesday 5th September 2G, 2M & 1H

Thursday 6th September 2/3B & MC

Week 8

Monday 10th September 3S, 3M & 3H

HAROLD MERCHANDISE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Come and explore the exci ng world of Forensics at your school and become a

Forensic Scien st for the day. Help to solve the crime and recover the stolen gold!

An exci ng  and  interac ve  Forensic  Science Workshop will be  at our  school on 24th  September  (Term 3 week 10) to present a crime scene for you to solve.  You will hear the case background and will be able to examine the evidence found at the crime scene. Learn the real science that was carried out in the Forensic Laboratories and help to solve the crime just like a real Forensic Scien st.  Conduct your own inves ga on with your class to crack the case! You will get to do fingerprin ng, build a DNA model, explore with a digital microscope, detect a secret code and much more! 

Make sure you don’t miss out on this unique presenta on.

Get your signed Permission Form back to school by 10th September, 2018.

"A Case of Discovery" is visi ng the school for one day only and the cost per student is $4.00. 

________________________ __________________________

Principal Science Teacher

For more information see www.educationinteractive.com.au

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Parent Permission Form (Please Sign and Return)

I would like _____________________________________________ to a end the 

“A Case of Discovery” Forensic Science Workshop on 24th September, 2018. 

I am enclosing the a endance fee of $4.00 with this Permission Form. 

 

 

Signed:______________________________________    Date:_____/_____/_____  

Presented by

THE S FACTOR IS COMING……. If you can sing, dance, play an instrument, juggle,

tell a joke, perform in a play, stand on your head, crack a whip or recite a poem the

you might just have The S Factor.

The S Factor is open to every student of Gunnedah South Public School.

The sections you can enter into are: Singing, Dance, Music (musical instrument),

Variety (comedy, magicians, etc) and Infants.

You can compete on your own, with a friend or with a bunch of friends.

The heats will begin in the first week of

TERM 4

Entry is $2 per performer.

That means that every performer

pays a $2 entry fee.

So start your planning… Choose your section…..

AND START PRACTISING!!!!!!!