Gunnedah South Public School Newsletter

Friday August 16, 2019

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

Term 3– Week 5, 2019

Monday August 19

BOOK WEEK Book week Character Parade

9.15

Tuesday August 20

PSSA Boys Touch at St Marys

Tuesday—Thursday

Wednesday August 21

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS Staff Development Day

Thursday August 22

Debating Round 4

Friday August 23

PBL Reward Day Northwest Regional Athletics in Tamworth

Term 3– Week 6, 2019

Monday August 26

Debating in Quirindi State Tennis Finals in Homebush

Tuesday August 27

Year 3 Excursion to Gulgong Group 1 Year 2 Excursion to Warrumbungles Group 1 PSSA Boys Rugby at St Marys PSSA Girls Touch at Mudgee

Tuesday & Wednesday Tuesday—Thursday Tuesday—Thursday

Thursday August 28

Year 3 Excursion to Gulgong Group 2 Year 2 Excursion to Warrumbungles Group 2

Thursday & Friday

Friday August 30

Kinder 2020 Transition Day

9—11 AM

Look who we found in the kitchen with K/1A; Mr B.

The class really enjoyed showing him all their cooking and cleaning abilities.

Mr B assured the office staff that he would bring spring rolls back for us to

try, but they were all eaten!

Next

Wednesday

21st of August

as it is a pupil free day.

Please remember, we

listened and moved our

Staff Development Day to

support families to attend

We kindly ask parents to

treat this as your preferred

day to visit this event with

your children.

Dear Parents and Community Members,

It certainly has been an amazingly busy 5 days at

Gunnedah South and I would like to take this

opportunity to thank teachers, parents, visitors and

community members who have contributed to the

success of an array of activities for our students. Also a

massive thank you to parents who took the time to reach

out and contact the school with suggestions, ideas and

compliments over the past week. These are always well

received and I have to say my staff and I do listen and

strive to improve in all areas. Especially the way we

communicate. An example is a number of teachers are

now using Goalhub with their classes to support students

to share their individual learning goals and progress in

achieving these learning goals.

School Photos

Thank you to the team from Montage Fotos who spent

four days this week visiting Gunnedah South to

photograph our students.

The team from Montage Fotos are now busily working

on printing 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

simply amazing!

A massive thank you to Montage Fotos for offering the

option 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 67426616 to make arrangements for

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2019 Education Week

Namoi Partner Schools Awards

Last Friday the 9th of August, we celebrated Public

Education Week with all schools from the Namoi

Schools combined Education Week Awards. Each

school awarded three recipients with an award for

their dedication to public education. We were

delighted to present the following awards.

Student Award: Charlotte Semmler

Community Member Award: Melinda McCulloch

Staff Member Award: Debbie Flemming

A big thank you to the Hon. Mrs Sarah Mitchell—NSW Education Minister, the Hon. Mr Kevin Anderson—Tamworth MP, Mr Mark Young, Director Educational Leadership and numerous community members who supported the awards. A clear highlight for me was the combined choir and performances from GSKidd.

A massive congratulations to all award recipients and thank you to all involved with organising the successful education event and to our very worthy recipients from South.

Kindergarten Transition

Today we held our second day of 2020 Kindergarten Transition. Our Kindergarten Transition program is always lots of fun and I encourage parents to support their children in attending this quality 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 additional opportunities for children to be supported in our Kindergarten Transition Program.

Reminder: Our 2020 ‐ Transition Packs are available from our school office. Mrs McGowan our Kindergarten Transition Coordinator has dropped some packs at local preschools to support people who can’t make it to our school office during the opening hours.

Please remember it is not too late, we are still taking all enrolments for 2020.

GUNNEDAH SOUTH SCHOOL

OFFICE HOURS

are

8.30 AM UNTIL 3.30 PM

PURCHASES AND PAYMENTS

can be made at the office

8.30am UNTIL 1.30pm

or ONLINE at

gunnedahs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Click on “Make a Payment”

Please complete details. The Student Registration number is

not a mandatory field.

Please enter the reason for payment in the Reference Number e.g.

Yr X excursion.

Ensuring a Fantastic Start at South

for

2020 Kindergarten Students

To support the transition of Kindergarten students into our fantastic school, I can now confirm we will be continuing our School Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapist program in 2020. Both specialists will be working with teachers and students throughout the transition program.

Finally, as always thank you for the opportunity to share the wonderful happenings for our students at Gunnedah South Public School. Have a safe and happy weekend.

Kindest regards,

Pete Baum (aka Mr. B)

Date Time

(Term 3)

30 August 2019 9.00am to 11am

(Term 3)

13 September 2019 9.00am to 11am

(Term 4)

25 October 2019 9.00am to 2.00pm

(Term 4)

1 November 2019 9.00am to 2.00pm

(Term 4)

8 November 2019 9.00am to 2.00pm

(Term 4)

15 November 2019 9.00am to 2.00pm

(Term 4)

22 November 2019 9.00am to 2.00pm

Please send a water bottle, a piece of fruit and a hat with your child for shorter days, and for the longer days send a water bottle, a piece of fruit,

morning tea, lunch and a hat.

Upcoming Kindergarten Transition Dates:

GOLD 6W Jack Ferguson, Heidi White

5/6M Alice Swain

1S Isabella Lennan, Mason Mackay, Lachan Pringle

BRONZE 6W Stephanie Rose, Charlie Bridge, Michael Borradaile, Jack Ferguson, Daniela Kelly

6T Liam Reid, CJ Lim, Kodee Bendall, Joss Field Brendan Hunt, Mason Guest-Lennox

6F Jessica Ferguson, Bronte Snow, Cooper McLoughlin, William Hicks, Shakira Conomos, Oscar Donoghue

5/6M Alice Swain, Ella Hancox, Brayden Morgan, Aisha Anwari, Jarrah Rodger-Kable

5S Rhianna McAlpine, Max Mainey, Ellah Sutton, Emmy Torrens, Keaton Walters

5F Oliver Shoesmith, Ashley Riley, Milla Petersen, Clayton Friend, Siri Sparkes

4L Mia Smith, Thomas Woolley, Andrew McMaster, Sunny Wicks, Brooklyn McAlpine

4H Taylah Miller, Olivia Perrett, Tyler Hobden, Milie Small, Annabella Stephens

4C Lucas McKeowen, Ivy Fouracre, Chyanne Squires, Gavin Sams

3W Georgia Dowe, Chelsea Cochrane, Nick Mainey, Maddison Eschbach, Dallas Kitchingman

3M Aiden Flannery, Kayliah-Rose Hunt, Maddison Thomson, Ruby Newman

3G Imagen Jolliffe, Jessie Harris, Jake Fisher, Ruby Locke, Kaylee Tuckwell

SILVER 6W Jack Ferguson, Heidi White, Michael Borradaile, Coen Fletcher, Benjamin Hall, Stephanie Rose

6T Bella-Lee Colbran, Katie Eveleigh, Joss Field

6F Jessica Ferguson

5/6M Alice Swain, Aisha Anwari

5S Rhianna McAlpine, Ellah Sutton, Keaton Walters

4C Lucas McKeowen, Ruby Beasley, Maxie White

1S Isabella Lennan, Mason Mackay, Lachan Pringle

KT James Perrett, Riley Mutton, Tyler Gallacher

KS Caleb Briton, Dakota Matthews, Pearl Meredith, Ace Villamin

MERIT CERTIFICATES

Yarn Up

With K/1A

This term K/1A have been learning Gamilaraay words for parts of the body.

We have also been learning the song ‘Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’ using Gamilaraay language.

The following conditions have been reported in the school over the past week, please read below and ensure your

child/children do not have either

Conjunctivitis

Time from exposure to illness 1-3 days.

Symptoms The eye feels scratchy, is red and may water. Lids may stick together on waking.

Do I need to keep my child home? Yes, while there is discharge from the eye.

How can I help prevent spread? Careful hand washing; avoid sharing towels. Antibiotics may be needed.

Head Lice/Nits

(Pediculus humanus capitis)

Do I need to keep my child home? No, head lice are not known to spread disease. Head lice are only

found on the human head or hair. Head lice do not live on furniture, hats, bedding, carpet or anywhere else in the

environment.

How can I help prevent spread? Treat lice/ nits w ith an appropriate head lice treatment from the

chemist. Alternatively, thoroughly wet the hair and liberally apply conditioner. Then comb the nits out.

Light refreshments will be available under the Infants Cola for the

duration of the parade. Classrooms will then be open for

families to get a glimpse of children in their classroom environment.

DO YOU THINK YOU DO YOU THINK YOU HAVEHAVE……

THE S FACTOR IS COMINGTHE S FACTOR IS COMING…….……. If you can sing, dance, play an instrument, juggle, tell a joke, perform 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 thenin a play, stand on your head, crack a whip or recite a poem then

you might just have The S Factor.you might just have The S Factor.

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

The sections you can enter are: The sections you can enter are:

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

The heats will begin in the next few weeks!The heats will begin in the next few weeks!

Entry is $2 per performer/ per performance.Entry is $2 per performer/ per performance.

That means that if you enter more than one item you will need to pay That means that if you enter more than one item you will need to pay $2 each time.$2 each time.

Entries must be handed to the office or Mrs Walsh by Friday 23Entries must be handed to the office or Mrs Walsh by Friday 23rdrd Au-Au-gustgust

STRICTLY NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED STRICTLY NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

So start your planningSo start your planning… …

Choose your sectionChoose your section….….

AND START PRACTISING!!!!!!! AND START PRACTISING!!!!!!! Heats will be weeks 6, 7, 8, 9 during school.Heats will be weeks 6, 7, 8, 9 during school.

Finale held on the evening of Friday 20th September 2019 Finale held on the evening of Friday 20th September 2019

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

friends.friends.

The heats will begin in the next few weeks!The heats will begin in the next few weeks!

Entry is $2 per performer/ per performance.Entry is $2 per performer/ per performance.

That means that if you enter more than one item you will That means that if you enter more than one item you will need to pay $2 each time.need to pay $2 each time.

Entries must be handed to the office or Mrs Walsh by Friday Entries must be handed to the office or Mrs Walsh by Friday 2323rdrd AugustAugust

STRICTLY NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTEDSTRICTLY NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

Dance Singing Music Variety Speech /Drama

Dance Singing Music Variety Speech /Drama

Declaration: I understand that by signing this entry form I agree to abide by the terms and conditions of The S Factor competition.

If selected, I agree that I will be available to perform in the finale to be held on the evening of Friday 20th September.

Signed: ( Performer/ performers) _________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________________________

Name of individual or

group:

The Factor Entry Form

Name of child/children performing: DOB of child/children performing:

Brief description of the item to be performed:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______

Please tick where appropriate:

My music will play via CD

My music will play through blue tooth. Details:

My Music will be live

Please circle the section to be performed in.

Dance Singing Music Variety Speech /Drama Infants K-

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