TERM 3 WEEK 2

Friday

28th July 2017

Gunnedah South Public School

Proud supporters of the

“You Can Do It” Program

CONFIDENCE Supporting & caring for your children.

Gunnedah South

Public School “With oar and sail ”

Relieving Principal: Mrs Nicole Walsh Assistant Principals: Mrs Justine Davies

Deputy Principal: Graham Conn Mrs Judy McGowan

School Captains: Toby Bartlett & Lucy Reid Mrs Vicki Merlehan

Administration Manager: Mrs Kerryn Pryor Mrs Jenny Ross

Phone: 6742 1899 / 6742 1448 Fax: 6742 4217

Email: gunnedahs-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.gunnedahs-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Skool Bag App ; Gunnedah South Public school skoolbag

(available from the iTunes store and Google play store)

Flexischools Online Ordering: www.flexischools.com.au

Special points of interest:

Girls PSSA Touch

ICAS English

Life Education Van

GSPS Athletics

Carnival

School

Week MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

3 July/

August

31

Girls PSSA Touch

Coonamble

1

ICAS English

2

Life Education Van

3

Life Education Van

4

GSPS

Athletics

Carnival

4 August

7

Life Education Van

NW Gymnastics

Gala Day

8

Life Education Van

9

Life Education Van

10

Life Education Van

Anne Singleton Cup

Back up Athletics

11

5 August

14

15

ICAS Maths

16

High School Transition-

Afternoon visit

17

Kindergarten 2018 Information Afternoon

3.30-5.00

18

Zone Athletics

Dear parents and carers,

After such a busy week at South last week with NAIDOC celebrations, this week has been a quiet and settled week. During recess and lunch it is lovely to see students in the quadrangle playing in the sunshine and those on the ovals, playing their preferred sport, following rules and respecting others’ space. It is also wonderful to see how well the students move from play areas back to their classrooms once playtime is over and are ready for work.

School Photos

School photos were taken this week and there were lots of smiles, ribbons, shiny shoes and perfect ties!

To make sure they have the best possible class photos, 2M, 2R, 2H and KH are going to have their class photos redone next Monday 31st July.

The whole Yr6 photo and the SRC photo will be taken on Tuesday 8th August.

Athletics Carnival

The annual athletics carnival is coming up next Friday

4th August. The carnival includes all students K-6 and

will be held at Gunnedah High School. Students will

come to school as usual and will walk to the high school

once the class rolls are marked. The carnival will begin

for 8yr-12yr olds at 9:30am and for 5-7yr olds at 10am.

Early Leavers

There are times when students need to leave school

early or throughout the day for a medical appointment

or family reasons. It is becoming more apparent that

many students are asked by their parents to meet

them in the administration area, or parents present to

the office and ask the administration staff to locate

their child so they can be sent to the office.

The procedure when picking up your child early from

school is as follows:

Parents sign the students out at the front office and

then proceed to the student’s classroom and give the

leave note to the teacher. This allows for the classroom

teacher to maintain their duty of care and know where

their students are at all times.

Please don’t expect the administration staff or the

classroom teacher to arrange for the student to leave

their classroom.

From the Relieving Principal…. Staff Development Evenings

On Wednesday afternoon and evening in weeks 1 and

2, the staff participated in professional learning

involving student and teacher wellbeing and

management of students. We thank staff from district

office who came across from Tamworth to deliver the

training to our staff.

I also would like to acknowledge the commitment by

South school staff, as the training began on both

afternoons straight after school at 3:30pm and didn’t

finish until well after 6pm. This is not an easy task after

teaching all day and is another example of our

teachers’ dedication to their work and students.

Missing Texts

We once again thank all the mums who covered

Accelerated Literacy texts at the beginning of the

year. The teachers have been busy writing

programs for the texts and introducing them to

their students. However, we are still waiting for a

set of books to be returned. If you were one of our

fabulous volunteers who took books home to

cover, could you please look to see they have been

returned. The specific set that remains

outstanding is titled The Elephant In The Dark. The

year 1 teachers have already created a program

for this text and are very keen to teach it. Your

assistance is appreciated.

Sport

Soccer

Both the girls

and boys

soccer teams

played today

in the next

round of the

PSSA knockout competitions.

The girls played Narrabri West PS and came away

with a win by 6 goals to 2.

The boys also

won their

game in a

nail biter

finish 2-1

against

Narrabri PS

in a very

evenly played game. Gunnedah South’s goals were

scored by Nate Vernon and Callum Simson.

Touch football

Our touch football side

also played today and had

a very convincing win

against Werris Creek PS.

LOST PROPERTY

A friendly reminder that all

items of clothing and

possessions should be

clearly labelled. There is

currently an enormous pile

of lost property in the 3-6

section of the school; most

of it is not labelled and

therefore can not be

returned to its owner. Next Friday all the left over lost

property will be taken to charity organisations. So

please ask your child to go through the lost property

and see if something belongs to them by the end of

next week.

The S Factor is coming!

The S Factor will be held

in week7! That is Monday

28th August to Friday 1st

September.

This year, the heats will

take place from 1pm-

2.50pm from Monday to

Thursday and for a small

entry fee, all students will

have the opportunity to

go along as the audience.

The HEATS: Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th,

Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st of August.

The FINALS: will be on Friday night 1st September.

The SECTIONS: The SECTIONS: Singing, Dance, Music (musical Singing, Dance, Music (musical instrument), Variety (comedy, magicians, etc) and instrument), Variety (comedy, magicians, etc) and Infants. Infants.

Senior students will be sitting in front of the AV Senior students will be sitting in front of the AV room at both recess and lunch next week to hand room at both recess and lunch next week to hand out entry forms.out entry forms.

All forms must be clearly marked and returned with All forms must be clearly marked and returned with entry money ($2) to the window at the office not entry money ($2) to the window at the office not later than Friday 11th August. Late entries will not later than Friday 11th August. Late entries will not be considered.be considered.

Have a great weekend everyone.Have a great weekend everyone.

Kind regards,

Nicki Walsh

GSPS ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

FRIDAY 4TH August, 2017

Steak Sandwich……….……..$6.00

Sausage Sandwich…….…….$2.00

Juice Popper…………..………$2.00

Water…………………….………$2.00

Soft Drink…………….…..……$2.50

Order your child’s BBQ lunch via Flexischools.

Go to www.flexischools.com.au

Online order cut-off: 11am Wed 2nd August

Silver

Danielle Kelly, Logan Anderson, William Curran, Camden Muddle, Eva Kelly,

Lucy Hannaford, Addy Laws, Kiarhne Ruttley, Hunter O’Neill, Jorja Tresize

Gold

Logan Anderson, William Curran, Addy Laws, Kiarhne Ruttley, Jorja Tresize

Class Bronze

Clayton Friend, Demi Smith, Emmy Torrens, Jayla Suey, Kirra Talbott, Charles De Guzman, Douglas Williams, Eli Talbott, Hayley Gardner, Rhegan Jaeger, Clare

Robinson, Aleena Tariq, Jacob Tindall, Alex Thompson, Stephanie Rose, Grace Honeysett, Ellie Cope, C J Lim, Taylah McAllan, Baylee Marchant, Bella-Lee

Colbran, Charleigh McArthur, Mitchell Slee

YCDI

Shaniqua Briggs, Lachlan Percy, Drew Elsley, Isla Wise, Matthew McInnes, Zahlia

Milne, Bec Sams, Keaton Walles, Phoebe Street, Charlotte McDonald, Jayde

Emmerson, Katie Eveleigh, Ally Harris, Heidi White, Ella Hancox, Seth Certoma,

Simone Donnelly, Peter Davison

Students had a great start back to Term 3

by celebrating NAIDOC week. This years

theme ‘Our Languages Matter’ celebrated

the unique and essential role that

Indigenous languages play in cultural

identity, linking people to their land and

water and in the transmission of Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander history,

spirituality and rites, through story and

song.

Kindergarten classes were visited by Aunty

Stella who shared some Aboriginal stories.

‘Old Mother Tongue Bung’ being one of

their favourites.

Year 1 and 2 participated in Indigenous

Games for sport which was run by students

from Gunnedah High School. They were

also visited by Indigenous singer/songwriter

Kelsey who taught students songs in the

local Gamilaraay language.

Students in year 3 and 4 participated in an

‘On Country Excursion’ to Mullibah Lagoon,

Pensioners Hill and Wallaby Trap. They

were met there by local Aboriginal

community members and learnt about the

significance of these sites to the local

Aboriginal people.

Gunnedah South

NAIDOC Week 2017

‘Our Languages Matter’

Students in year 5 and 6 broke off into

groups for Men’s Business and Women’s

Business. These activities were were gender

related and with local Aboriginal community

members running these activities in our

school.

Boys learnt about traditional smoking

ceremonies, hunting, ochre painting, and

playing the didgeridoo.

Girls learnt about the importance of cultural

identity, yarning circles and local Gamilaraay

language.

Throughout the week all classes participated

in dance, song, language and storytelling with

the Gomeroi Dance company. Students

thought that this was one of the best

activities of the week and enjoyed the

stories told by Brad.

It was a busy week in the kitchen with

classes cooking lilly pilly jam drops, beef

skewers with Indigenous spices and johnny

cakes. We had a special visit from our

Aboriginal elder Uncle Neville who taught

us how to make johnny cakes without a

recipe.

We also celebrated the achievements of students who had 100% attendance in Term 1 and 2.

These students were presented with awards from the Local Gunnedah AECG.

Racial Harmony Awards were also given to students for celebrating and building on respectful

relationships shared by Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians. Two students were selected

from each year group by teachers and were presented with awards and given an Indigenous

designed backpack.

Toby Randall Billie Carter Mia May Carroll Kayden Sutcliffe

Owen Robinson Zara Wise Clare Robinson Sophie Weston

Gabriella Pease Lilly Harris Hayden Riley Eva Kelly

Addie Hathway Clabe Dorrington Bella-Lee Colbran Chelsea Morgan

Zayden Kleinschafer Jai Wilson

Kayla White Dallas Mills Azaria Murray Jayln Muggleton

Benjamin Marshall Millie Small Liam Reid Isabelle Moore

Sam Dorrington Cruize Moore-Duff Tyler Duff

Arabella Holmes Charlotte McDonald Claire Varcoe

The annual NAIDOC award known as the ‘Ethan Stevens Memorial Award’ was presented to

Chloe Dorrington for her continuous efforts in all areas of education. Well done Chloe.

Thank you to all our community members and visitors that took part in our NAIDOC activities. NAIDOC is a great week of celebrations to showcase the importance Aboriginal culture means to our school. Here at Gunnedah South we look forward to celebrating

Aboriginal culture all year round. Mrs Walters

REMINDER! HEALTHY HAROLD & THE LIFE EDUCATION VAN

IS COMING TO GUNNEDAH SOUTH WHEN: Wednesday 2nd August to Wednesday 23rd August. COST: $4 per student due to classroom teachers by Monday 1st August. WHY: The program addresses many of the components and objectives of the NSW PDHPE curriculum 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. We would like to say a big thank you to the P&C and Whitehaven Coal for sponsoring this incursion!

$4 per student is due

to classroom

teachers by Monday

1st

August

17th June—223rd June—WEEK 1 Term 3 TOP CLASS 6P 9,189

TOP STUDENTS Sienna Swain 2,245

Maxie White 1,404

Kayla White 1,380

Another big week in Mathletics.

Congratulations to all the students.

In what has been described as the best result in over 20 years, the Gunnedah South Tennis team has qualified for the Finals in the PSSA knockout competition. Through the competition the team

has accounted for Narrabri West, Moree, Tamworth and now their biggest scalp, the North Coast champions, Karangi. Every member of the 6 player squad contributed to the 7 sets to 1 win with many spectators commenting on the skill of our players and their determination in

tough situations. The Finals are set down for Olympic Park later this Term.

Gunnedah South Athletics Carnival

Friday 4th August 2017

This year we will be holding our K-6 school athletics carnival on the

upgraded and totally secure site at Gunnedah High School. Their

larger facilities will enable our whole school to be on the one site and

have the added space for parents to watch the activities.

All students are to come to Gunnedah South School as normal on

Friday morning.

All students will walk from Gunnedah South to Gunnedah High

School under the supervision of staff after the 8:55am bell.

All students will be dismissed from Gunnedah High School at 3:00pm.

If you usually collect your child/children from Winder Place (Parent’s

Gate) or Bridge Street (Western Gate) you will need to collect them

from the High School. If your child walks home please ensure he/she

can navigate his/her way home or make other arrangements. If your

child travels by bus he/she will be collected by the bus from the High

School.

Please note that there will be modified rules for some field events

and that the school code of conduct will apply.

Parents and friends who plan to attend the carnival will need to

enter Gunnedah High School through the gate on the western side of

the school. Parking will be in the showground. All parents and friends

need to sign in and out at this gate. There will not be access through

the main gate.

Please join us for a day of competition and fun activities.

Parent Code of Conduct

Expectations

As a parent/guardian of a student who will be representing Gunnedah South Public School and playing under the auspices of the rules and regulations of the relevant association, you must meet the following requirements in regard to your conduct during any such activity

or event:

1. Remember that your child participates in sport for their own enjoyment, not yours.

2. Encourage your child to participate, do not force them.

3. Focus on your child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

4. Never ridicule or yell at your child and other children for making a mistake or losing a

competition.

5. Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performance and skilful

play by all participants.

6. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting events.

7. Respect officials' decisions and teach children to do likewise.

8. Show appreciation for the coaches and teachers. Without them, your child could not

participate.

9. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender,

ability, cultural background or religion.

10. Be a positive role model.

11. Understand the repercussions if you breach, or are aware of any breaches of, this code

of behaviour.

Winder Place

Gunnedah NSW, 2380

Phone: 02 6742 1899 Fax: 02 67424217

Email: gunnedahs-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Rel. Principal: Mrs Nicole Walsh

There are only

7 Weeks to go until the

YEAR 5 CANBERRA Excursion

Please make sure all payments are finalised,

approaching completion or you are following the Payment Schedule

given out last term.

By now, according to the payment schedule

$400 should have

been paid.

Date due: Amount

Term 1 Week 10

Friday 67h April

$75

Non-refundable deposit

Term 2 Week 2

Friday 5th May

$50 payment

Term 2 Week 4

Friday 19th May

$50 payment

Term 2 Week 6

Friday 2ndJune

$50 payment

Term 2 Week 8

Friday 16th June

$50 payment

Term 2 Week 10

Friday 30th June

$50 payment

Term 3 Week 1

Friday 21st July

$75 payment

Term 3 Week 3

Friday 4th August

$50 payment

Term 3 Week 5

Friday 18th August

$50 payment

Term 3 Week 7

Friday 1st September

$50 payment

Learning to Play a Musical Instrument at Gunnedah South

Students interested in learning to play a musical instrument are given this won-derful opportunity at our school. We have a number of musical instruments and these are loaned to students. Free lessons are given at school. Some chil-

dren progress to more advanced lessons with Mr Rowe, once again at no cost.

Students from Year 2 to Year 5 interested in learning to play an instru-ment, and perhaps joining our school band, need to bring a note with parent contact details, and indicating parent support, to Mrs Sommerlad or the Office. Parents/Carers wishing to find out more information please also contact Mrs

Sommerlad.

YEAR 5 CANBERRA EXCURSION PAYMENT PLAN