Class Awards- Academic Achievement Award

The newsletter is published fortnightly (the next 28 November). Awards will also be given out fortnightly.

K: Flynn M: for an outstanding effort in maths when measuring items in the classroom

Theo V: for an excellent procedure on how to catch a gingerbread man

Year 1: Anja M: for working hard to make equal groups to represent multiplication

Elias P: for successfully using ‘Holgate Hurdle Heroes’ to solve word problems

1/2: Cailtlyn R: for using a range of punctuation in her writing

Kayden L: for applying a range of strategies to read with great fluency

2/3: Arabellah P: for working hard in maths when skip counting by 5

Sehara P: for working hard in maths when skip counting

3/4: Ava K: for her persistence in mathematics

Eamon C: for his application to work in all subjects

4/5: Oliver H: for working hard and remaining focussed during fractions activities

Yu-Jie B: for a fantastic writing response to our Nim’s Island point of view activity

Up and coming events Event Year Date Note Due/Cost

P&C Casey’s Toys Shopping Night TONIGHT 14 November 6pm - 8pm CUBS and Orientation Day Kindy 2020 Tuesday 19 November 8:45 - 10:45 Years 5 and 6 Canberra excursion Years 5 and 6 Wed 20 Nov – Fri 22 Nov P&C Cinema Under the Stars Saturday 23 November From 5:30pm CUBS make up day Kindy 2020 Tuesday 26 November 8:45 - 10:45 P&C Christmas meeting Monday 2 December 7pm staffroom Helpers Brekkie Invited guests Thursday 5 December 8:00 - 8:45 am in hall Year 6 Mini Market Day Friday 6 December More info to come Year 6 v staff Charity Shield Friday 6 December More info to come Presentation Night Monday 9 December 5:30 - 7:00pm Holgate Under the Stars Wednesday 11 December More info to come Year 6 Farewell Monday 16 December

Phone: (02) 4367 7444 • Fax: (02) 4365 3088

Email: holgate-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: https://holgate-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Newsletter 14 November 2019

TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE

EXCELLENCE / EQUALITY / ENGAGEMENT

5/6: Joey D: for his incredible achievement in measurement and geometry

Izzie C: for her outstanding improvement in mathematics this year

Positive Behaviour for Learning Award - PBL

K: April G: for always giving things a go with a smile on her face

Yr 1: Temujin M: for showing respect by taking care of our classroom

1/2: Jake S: for being a strong learner and following ‘Holgate Hurdle Heroes’ to solve Mathematical problems

2/3: Patrick D: for being a strong learner and trying his best!

3/4: Billie M: for being flexible in the classroom

4/5: Shari M: for always being ready to learn and for being respectful at all times

5/6: Archer W: for being a respectful and responsible student at all times

Reading Awards

Silver Award (100 Nights): Jasmine B; Hugo S; Archie M;

Gold Award (150 Nights): Jasper B; Lachie Mc;

Principal’s Address

Over the coming weeks the temperature and humidity are set to increase. Could you please pack an additional drink bottle in your child’s bag.

I would like to acknowledge our fabulous staff who contributed and engaged in our External Validation process today. The panel were so impressed with our submission and school anaylsis and evidence. One comment from the panel “how lucky are students and staff having such rich learning opportunities and a school that values and prioritises learning and engagement for all “.

Result Tell them From Me Survey 2019

Students, teachers and community have engaged in the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) survey’s. The school appreciates and values this feedback and information. These results are one aspect that informs future school planning. Please see some of the results below:

Teacher TTFM: Area School Results NSW Government

Teaching Norm Leadership 7.5 7.1 Collaboration 7.4 7.8 Learning Culture 8.1 8.0 Data informs Practice 7.6 7.8 Teaching Strategies 8.0 7.9 Technology 5.8 6.7 Inclusive School 8.4 8.2

Parent Involvement 7.3 6.8 Challenge and visible goals 7.7 7.5 Planned learning opportunities 7.6 7.6 Quality Feedback 7.2 7.3 Overcoming obstacles to learning 7.7 7.7

An area for focus is technology where our Makerspace and the development of our school technology infrastructure will improve this. Student TTFM: Area School Results NSW Government

Teaching Norm Student participation in school sports 70% 83% Student participation in extracurricular activities 71% 55% Students with a positive sense of belonging 78% 81% Students with positive relationships 92% 85% Students with positive behaviour at school 88% 83% Students that value schooling outcomes 97% 96% Students try hard to succeed in their learning 92% 88% Students who are interested and motivated 67% 78%

Areas for focus in 2020 include homework and increasing student interest and motivation. Parent TTFM: Area School Results NSW Government

Teaching Norm Parents feel welcomed 7.3 7.4 Parents are informed 6.2 6.6 Parents talk to a teacher two or more times 86% Not provided Parents attend meeting two or more times 90% Not provided Parents involved in school committee 29% Not provided Parents support learning at home 5.5 6.3 School supports positive behaviour 8.4 7.7 School supports learning 7.2 7.3 Safety at school 8.1 7.4 Inclusive School 7.0 6.7

Staff Development Days 2019

Our school year for students concludes on Wednesday 18 December. The department has gazetted Thursday 20 and Friday 21 December as School Development Days. At Holgate Public School the staff have attended four evening training sessions to replace these staff development days. Therefore the school will be non-operational on these days with no school staff on site. This change has been endorsed by the School Director and the P&C.

Projected costs 2020

2020 projected school requirements will be sent home in our next newsletter. The projected costs and timeline will be sent home early in Term 1 2020 in class newsletters.

TICK Season

The school has been advised that we are in tick season. We have had parents and carers notify us of students getting ticks at home and at school. We have put individual plans in place for those identified with tick anaphylaxis. Parents and carers will be contacted immediately if a child has a tick.

Lost Property - Relocated

The lost and found property bin has been relocated to in front of the girls toilet. Please see photo. The lost property will no longer be in the music room.

Our new bike racks!!

Our new bike racks have been installed in front of the sports shed. It is great to see students riding to school at the moment. If you wish your child/ren to ride to school they need written permission and a small safety chat with me. I would love to see more students riding to school.

December P&C

The December P&C meeting will be held Monday 2nd December. The meeting will be held in the staffroom starting at 7:00pm. All parents and community members are welcome to attend.

Congratulations – ICAS Spelling, Science and Digital results

Congratulations to the students who particpated in the ICAS assessments, these assessments are a challenge and well done for giving it a go! The ICAS Spelling results are 1 distinction, 1 credit, 1 merit and 6 participation. The ICAS Science results are 2 merit and 6 participation. The ICAS Digital results are 1 credit and 2 participation.

Class Placement 2020

Please email our school account holgate-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au (ONLY) or write a note, addressed to Mrs Gordon for any considerations regarding class placement for 2020. When composing classes, teachers and executive consider all aspects of the child and class such as gender composition, composition of numbers, academic, emotional and social needs, friendship slips and lastly parent request. Please note I will always place student and teacher request and advice first. Please note that composite classes (grade or stage) are formed on social and numbers above academic. This is something I wish to reiterate and demystify. Please email or write a note to the school by Friday 29 November for consideration.

King regards Vanessa Gordon Principal

Administration

Assembly

Assembly is fortnightly at 2pm on Friday in the hall unless otherwise communicated. The next assembly will be TOMORROW Friday 15 November.

School News

Science and Technology

This term students have been busily engaging in the Science and Technology unit ' Physical World’ exploring forces, energy and properties of materials.

Last term we successfully used the Tinkercad program to make different designs and we are in the process of printing them on the 3D printer.

School Photographs

Today we have sent home letters to students in Primary Dance, Junior Dance, Green Dream Team, Band, Year 6 group, Year 6 fun shot, Years 3-6 choir, Singing Club and School Leaders. Should you wish to order any of these photographs, please go to www.msp.com.au, click on the Order Online link and enter the ShootKey on your letter. These must be ordered before 21 November 2019. The cost of each photo is $15. After 21 November you can ring MSP Photography (02 – 4966 8292) to order but this will incur a late fee. Images are viewable online for parents, and will only include groups that the student was a part of on the day.

Positive Behaviour Learning (PBL)

Personal Belongings

This fortnight our PBL focus is about how to be respectful with school property and our personal belongings. It is important for children to recognise the need to label their clothing and equipment and put it in their school bags after use. Our school expectations require students to be strong by making good choices; safe by putting things in bags or tubs; respectful by being organised with permission notes, money and personal belongings. Students are demonstrating they are learners by checking the new lost property tub if their items are missing.

PBL TEAM

Holgate students at the Central Coast Choral Festival.

P&C

Holgate Cinema Under the Stars

We are so excited about this event and it is in full swing. It is the last fundraiser for the year and it’s a big one! We need all the help we can get to make this HUGE event a success and showcase our school. Last week a volunteer note was sent home to rally the troops. We need adults and responsible children to help with activities on the day. If you or your child can help please contact us at holgate.pandc@gmail.com or send us a message on Facebook. All volunteers must hold tickets.

Tickets have now been released to the general community and won’t last long. To purchase tickets please go to our Holgate P&C Facebook page and click on the event “Holgate Cinema Under the Stars” and follow the link. If you have any questions or concerns with payment, please contact Alecia on the above email or call me on 0432 589 060. Collection dates will be announced soon for tickets.

A huge thank you to the Sub Committee - Sam Pethan, Peita Mazaroli, Sharyn Styman and Priscila Shields for all their help in preparing for this special occasion. These lovely ladies are amazing. Thank you for your time and effort in coordinating "Holgate Cinema Under the Stars".

Stay up to date with the latest from P&C via our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/holgateschool/

Canteen

CANTEEN IS ONLY OPEN FRIDAYS FOR RECESS AND LUNCH

Well isn’t the term going fast. Week 5 already. WOW.

Thanks again to the wonderful volunteers who helped last week. Crystal T, Lisa R and Francis O. Great to see another dad come and give us a hand and if any other dads are free on a Friday for an hour or so your help will be appreciated.

I am always looking for volunteers to help out. You don’t have to give up your day, but anytime around recess (10.45) OR lunch (12.55) will put a smile on the kids’ faces. Half an hour or an hour would be greatly appreciated.

Don’t forget to checkout our new Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/101340980385866/

Search Holgate P&C Canteen or follow the link to find us and keep up to date with what’s going on. You can also like our volunteer post and choose which date you can help out. If you can spare from 10am to 1.30pm that would be amazing but if you can’t 10.30 to 11.30 or 12.30 to 1.30 will help a lot. Thanks.

Please complete lunch orders on a brown lunch bag (no small zip lock bags) with CHILDS NAME, CLASS and ORDER with prices and please include payment.

Recess items on the menu are only sold over the counter at recess. Please don’t order recess items on lunch orders. Just come at recess and say g’day and it will be ready.

Ice blocks, chips and drinks will all be sold over the counter at lunch. Drinks can be ordered on the lunch order and will be placed in the bag with lunch.

Please double check all currency. Australian dollars only please. Canteen menu is available on the school website and also Skoolbag app.

Looking forward to smiles once again this week at the canteen.

Thank you - Richard Shedden

Canteen Co-ordinator

Community - Doing it for our farmers

Our school is asking for donations to be dropped in at the administration office over the next few weeks. These donations this time will go to Manilla and Uralla, north of Tamworth in NSW. These towns along with many others are desperately wanting cash or supplies to help make ends meet.

Cash, visa cash cards or direct debit are the most needed. These funds will go directly to the CWA in Manilla and Uralla to purchase goods locally in support of their local businesses. Please call me for bank account details (see below).

If you prefer to donate non-perishable food, please ensure it has long use by dates. Most needed are:

Water (preferably 10 litre containers) Working dog food, farm animal food Flour, sugar, long life milk, rice, tea, coffee, pasta and pasta sauces Cereals, cake mixes, etc Tinned fruit, vegetable, meat and fish Laundry and kitchen products, especially washing powder/detergents Toiletries including sanitary products, especially toothpaste Christmas cakes, puddings, biscuits, snacks

In Uralla for instance (that still has some town water) farmers are driving many kilometres to their town’s community centre every 3-4 days to have a shower and wash their clothes. The CWA are in desperate need of laundry powders/detergents and toothpaste to assist these farmers who have no money to pay for these products. Thank you, Margaret Williams, mobile 0409 735 300