Mon Dec 11 Presentation Day – 9.15- 9.45am - Kinder – Year 1 (includes Year 1’s in 1-2T) 10.00- 11.00am - Years 2,3 & 4 (includes Year 2’s in 1-2T) 11.30- 12.30pm - Years 5 & 6

Wed Dec 13 Year 6 Farewell Night and Year 6 Shirt Signing Activity Thurs Dec 14 School End of Year Movies day

Year 6 Farewell Arch - 2.40pm Fri Dec 15 Last Day of Year for Students Mon Dec 18 & Tues Dec 19

School Development Days

2018 Mon Jan 29 School Development Day Tues Jan 30 Years 1-6 Students return to school Wed Jan 31 & Thurs Feb 1

Kindergarten students 2018 begin

Dear parents

Are you leaving GPS in 2018? It would appear that a number of students may not be returning to our school in 2018, but parents have not yet done us the courtesy of letting us know. Could you please return the slip included in this week’s newsletter, give us a call or send an email to let us know if your child will not be returning and the name of the school they will be attending in 2018. Please note: it is NOT necessary for parents of students currently in Year 6 to do so.

Concert DVDs are now SOLD OUT!!! If you still wish to purchase a DVD of the concert, please get your note and payment in by TOMORROW, Friday December 8 and we will try to order additional copies.

Presentation Day – Please remember if you have a child receiving an award or undertaking a speaking part at one of our Presentation Day assemblies next Monday and you wish to collect your two passes to the assembly to do so tomorrow (Friday December 8) or Monday December 11. Passes MUST be collected from the office. The assembly times are as follows:

K-1 – commencing at 9.15am

2-4 – commencing at 10.00am

5-6 – commencing at 11.30am

Glendenning Public School

Safe, Respectful Learners

Term 4 Week 9 Thursday , 7 December 2017

135 Armitage Drive, Glendenning. NSW. 2761 Ph: 9832 8555 Fax: 98329724 E: glendennin-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Bugs – We had a visit from some scientists working in the primary industries area earlier this week. They are interested in trying to find out if an insect known as the brown marmorated stink bug is ‘invading’ western Sydney. Information about the bug can be found at: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/releases/2017/exotic-pest-alert-brown-marmorated-stink-bug

You will most likely find it around compost heaps and similar areas of fruiting plants. An adult and young are shown at right. Please report any sightings!

Staff Changes

For a few years now, we have had very few staff changes. This year is one of those where we have a few changes. We will be bidding farewell to the following staff this Christmas.

Mrs DaSilva –has been here a number of years and has been a classroom teacher mostly on K-2 classes. During the last few years has assisted students with learning support and proficiency in English - to Girraween PS.

Mrs Garcia – initially joining us from Claymore school, she has been a classroom and learning support and English language proficiency teacher as well. Mrs Garcia has had a very long drive to work each day and I thank her for her devotion to the students at GPS - to Brighton Le Sands PS.

Mrs Bansal –our specialist English as a Second Language teacher has been assisting with programs to help our newly-arrived students and those needing assistance with English –now off to Matthew Pearce PS as a newly-appointed Kindergarten teacher.

Mrs Madden – originally a casual at GPS, Mrs Madden was one of our main K-2 teachers. Mrs Madden has been on leave for some time and will be returning to the service next year - to Kellyville PS.

Miss Pillen – a temporary teacher with us, Miss Pillen has been teaching some of our primary children and has been one of the major coordinators in events such as swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals and over the last two years coordinated the Little Fishes swimming scheme and assisted with our school sports program - to Westmead PS.

Miss Hewitson –only here with us a short time providing learning and support and RFF teaching - to St Michaels, Blacktown.

I want to thank all of the above teachers. They all have a wealth of expertise and experiences and have made superb attempts to assist the students and our school community. All of them will be greatly missed – their leaving is bittersweet in that whilst we’ll miss them, we have had the benefit of their involvement in our school – I wish them all the very best in their new schools and to their families.

School Administrative Officer loss- Ms Kristie Campbell began working with us some years back. She came from a corporate background but most importantly brought a desire not just to be an efficient administrator but to serve – the students, the parents and the staff of our school. Kristie has always been a die-hard worker who moves at maximum speed at all times and no matter how dysfunctional a computer may be she always triumphs to do an exemplary job. She is moving with her family to Newcastle – she will be greatly missed.

We will also be saying ‘hello’ to some new teachers – Mrs Jessica Smith, joining us from Katoomba North PS, and Mrs Amelia Wilson, from Hebersham PS, with possibly more to come. We also congratulate three of our long-term temporary teachers who have now become permanent teachers at our school – Miss Natarsha Williams, Mrs Nicole Lindsay and Miss Kirsten Milledge.

Playgroup has now finished for this year. To register your interest in playgroup for 2018, please phone the school on 9832 8555, drop in to the office or complete and return the slip included in this newsletter.

Yours faithfully,

Doug Meaney

Principal

GLENDENNING PUBLIC SCHOOL

P&C ASSOCIATION

glendenning.p.and.c@gmail.com

Uniform Shop Hours

The uniform shop will be open on additional days as follows:

• Friday 8 December - 8.30-9.30am • Thursday 14 December - 2.30pm to 3.30pm

2018 • Monday 29 January 2018 - 8.30am to 11am • Tuesday 30 January 2018 - 9.30am to 11am • Wed 31 January 2018 - 9am to 11am • Friday 2 February - 8.30-9.30am

The uniform shop will then resume normal operating times from Monday 5 February. Monday 8.30am to 9am and Friday 8.30am to 9.30am.

Glendenning Public School Awards Term 4, Week 7, 2017

Class Student of the Week Value of the Week

KJ Levai M Trying his best during formal handwriting

Charlotte E Learner

KL Ruby D Excellent effort during writing lessons

Brock D

KW Anureet M An excellent effort during reading.

George T Learner

KT Rayyaan N Making improvements in all KLAs.

Aaliyah K Learner

K/1D Deven D Displaying a positive growth mindset

Naviana R Learner

1C Mia EJ Excellent effort writing narratives.

Naomi R Safe

1W Pyper N Being an enthusiastic participant during concert rehearsals.

Ayaan H Safe

1H Darshpreet B For her enthusiasm during dance practice.

Hasrat D Respectful

1/2T Yunus G Fantastic effort in writing.

Agammjot S Learner

2M Riley M Commitment to improving

Natalie M Learner

2B Jacob H Interesting contributions to discussion

Agamnoor S Learner

3J Ethan S Maintaining great energy during concert rehearsal

Amaleaya H Learner

3R Riley H Contributing to discussions about current events.

Julian A Learner

3/4C Ranvir R For his positive and diligent attitude towards all class tasks.

Aneesh M Learner

4M Blake H Eagerly participating in class discussion during math class

Jerome M Learner

4P Demetrius U Displaying a huge improvement when following instructions

Montana P Learner

5G Priya S Working hard to complete all tasks

Emileeh F Learner

5M Mackenzie L Encouraging her peers during concert rehearsals.

Eidrian T Learner

5/6B Germainh D A great effort during dance rehearsals.

Tavena T Learner

6L Joshdeep S Sharing his knowledge with others

Divya S Respectful

6K Shane W- Excellent story writing Brooke A- Respectful

Glendenning Public School Awards Term 4, Week 8, 2017

Class Student of the Week Value of the Week

KJ Gurjaap D A great effort during writing tasks

Axel P Respectful

KL Ayla P Enthusiastic participation at the school concert

Aiddyn P Respectful

KW Hemanya R Excellent behaviour during the concert.

Gabriele G Safe

KT Tony T Going out of his comfort zone at the concert.

Chelsea D Safe

1C Naria HA Excellent participation during Concert.

Darvesh S Respectful.

1W Christine D A fantastic effort and well-written recount about the concert.

Baneet P Safe

1H Danielle P Excellent behaviour during dance concert.

Noah V Safe

1/2T Avleen K Fantastic enthusiasm and behaviour, at our school concert.

Logan Z Respectful

2M Thomson T Outstanding behaviour at the school concert

Johan T Learner

2B Zaynab B Being a helpful class member

Te Ariki K Safe

3J Kelsy B Fantastic behaviour and great energy during concert rehearsal

Gurmehar C Safe

3R Kubra K Great work with addition.

Nate D Safe

3/4C Ranvir R Consistently displaying exemplary behaviour.

Althea B Respectful

4M Jamie D Enthusiasm and persistence toward concert and practice.

Bhuman D Learner

5G Mariah M Writing a descriptive autobiography

Brody S Learner

5/6B Ryley N Outstanding behaviour on concert night.

Seth W Respectful

6L Charlotte S Her continued dedication to GPS

Aisha A Respectful

6K Lauren K Outstanding help and effort during the school concert

Rhioannen T Respectful

Griffin Awards Recipients – for Week 7 KJ Abhaypartap S, Aaron A. Daniel L, Jasmeh K

KT Jeren S, Ruby H, Taniela M

KW Shiraz H, Christian M, Jacob O, Natashia S

KL Hayley S, Aadhvi M, Ayesha P

K/1D Zahra C, Manreet K, Kyden K

1H Kayla M, Riya G, Danica P, Banee S

1W Christine D, Jealyn F, Oscar K, Jordan W, Pyper N

1C Takiyah C, Naria HA, Max M, Karina W

2B Pita T, Te Ariki K

2M Darnell K, Lily F, Manish K, Cooper M

3/4C Sirat K, Matthew C, Jayden W, Ryan B, Lilly C

3/4F Lyric P, Aaliya, Blair R, Maryam M

4M Helena J, Rahul N

5G Emileeh F, Elizabeth D, Simrat K, Mekala P

5M Tahlesha D, Zshamira F, Jovanna S

6K Mia M, Ben A, Tyrese V

6L Raj P, Emily J, Deepinderjit K, Chloe M, Akshiti R, Divya S

Griffin Awards Recipients – for Week 8 KJ Trisha C, Byron K, Melis Y

KT Alex A, Huzayl S, Kylan Z

KW Alpha J, Ranveer S, Esperanca W

KL Hassan S, Ruby D, Manayil Z

1C Dipak T, Mason A, Aarna S

1/2T Caroline B, Joshua F, Hamid Y

2B Meeha F, Dhrish J

2M Dev P, Bryce C, Johan T, Phoebe N

3/4C Amandeep C, Reetinderjit K, Zed E, Ronit B

4M Caitlin E, Kiana E, Julio R

5G Majellia F, Will L, Seaga P, Salvin S, Harry W, Jayden B, Jakeb V

5M Nathan G, Iman I, Zaara H, Maddison W, Eidrian T

6K Arthur P,

6L Ava K, Esha N, Sofia S, Riya S

Glendenning PS Playgroup

Playgroup is held in the Multi-purpose Room (next to Room 20)

Activities include: Colouring, Cutting, Blocks, Puzzles, Construction, Free Play, Story Time … and more!

All Welcome! No cost involved!

Parents with children enrolling for Kindergarten 2019 are strongly encouraged to attend. Most activities are suitable for 3-5 year olds (Younger children also welcome).

Please return slip below to Miss Rox – times for 2018 will be advertised in the newsletter early next year. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name: _________________________________ Phone No: ________________

Child’s Name Age Preferred day/time (please )

Monday 2.00-3.00pm Tuesday 9.00-10.00am

Wednesday 2.00-3.00pm Thursday 9.00-10.00am

Friday 9.00-10.00am

REMINDERS

PAYMENTS When sending payments to school please ensure the CORRECT AMOUNT of money is enclosed in a separate envelope for each activity. PLEASE PUT ONLY ONE ACTIVITY IN EACH ENVELOPE. (If more than one activity is placed in an envelope your child may miss out on participating). Clearly mark each envelope with:

• your child’s name • your child’s class • name of activity

and please put the permission note inside the envelope. A separate permission note is required for each child in the family. Please do not fold or staple banknotes. Please make payments before the due date as paying late could result in your child missing an activity. All money is to be deposited in the payment slot in the door of the Admin Office. MESSAGES REGARDING LATE COLLECTION OF STUDENTS Please phone before 2.30pm with any messages if you will be late picking up your child. EARLY LEAVERS When signing children out early of an afternoon, for appointments etc, parents are asked to do so before 2.45pm. Students will not be signed out after this time UNIFORM SHOP HOURS Mondays: 8.30am to 9.00am Fridays: 8.30am to 9.30am SCHOOL CANTEEN The canteen operates on Monday to Friday each week. Any payments or orders for the canteen should be taken directly to the canteen. LUNCHES If parents need to bring lunches to school after 9.00am, we would ask that you wait until 11.15am, when you will be able to gain a pass to your child’s class and then be able to take the lunch to your child. SCHOOL CAR PARK Parents are reminded that the school car park is for STAFF PARKING ONLY. Parents are asked not to drop children off in the car park, park in or walk through the car park. There is a gate near the administration office for pedestrian access.