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ELLISON PUBLIC
SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
Email: [email protected] Web site:
http://www.ellison-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Dates to
Remember
14th Aug Pulse Opera House19th Aug Group Photos
22nd Aug Zone Athletics
25th Aug -
5th Sept Swim School
9th Sept Musica Viva
10th Sept Regional Athletics
11th Sept Open Day
18th Sept Buzz Day
At Ellison we are:-
Co-operative
Achieving
Responsible
Engaged
learners.
Term 3 Week 5 Phone: 4751 5099 Fax: 4751 4022 13th August,
2014
Principals ReportDear parents and caregivers,
In mentioning the need to keep an eye on upcoming events last
week I was hoping
to keep everyone abreast of the various activities of this fast
paced term. In addition
to the recent release of the date for our annual Open Day and
Book Week Parade I
am now able to release to you a draft timetable of proceedings
on the day. Much the
same as last year, and dependant on running times etc. our day
of September 11th
will run something like;
9:30 am Concert and performances in the hall 11:00 am Morning
Tea
11:30 am Open classrooms
12:00 Noon Book Parade
1:00 pm Picnic lunch in the grounds.
Next week I will send more details but pencil it in the diary
now.
In recent weeks I have attempted to make you all aware of the
critical role you play
in your childs learning, particularly focussing on learning to
read. I continue this
week with some more information from noted Australian author and
educator, Paul
Jennings.
In his book The Reading Bug Jennings attempts to create a
situation where
parents can become expert in supporting their childs learning to
read. And what are
the suggested steps to this expertise? In a nutshell Jennings
suggests that if children
are to be life long readers, we must instil a love of books,
that because of their own
experiences many parents try to teach reading as if the words,
letters and sounds can
be shovelled in like soggy vegetables. They cant.
Girls Knock-Out Touch Team
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Conversely, the suggestion is that we create a world of useful
and fascinating print. We are going to praise, stimulate and
accept. We are going to develop an environment in which reading
will naturally occur. There will be books and magazines
and papers and calendars and charts and summaries and pictures
and stories everywhere. Give it some thought.
Unfortunately, I must report that late last week one of our
students was exposed to what we sometimes call stranger
danger when she was approached by unknown persons while making
her way to a friends place in the afternoon. Thank-
fully, all is well and appropriate arrangements have been put
into place, however, these occurrences alert our vigilance and
necessitate a revisit to our keep them safe messages. All staff
and classes will revisit essential strategies in a sensible and
sensitive manner. Anything you could do to reinforce such in a
similar way, would be a real bonus as the kids will often
default to hyper-vigilance. Many thanks.
My very best wishes,
Rob Hutchinson
Principal
Year 4 Mowbray Park Excursion
The next instalment for the Year 4 excursion to Mowbray Park of
$50 is due by the end of Term 3. Remember that payments
(part or full) may be made online.
Girls Knock-Out Touch
Our girls knock-out touch team played a spectacular game against
Werrington County last week. It was an exciting gameand although
the girls played brilliantly, they were narrowly defeated 6 to 5.
Congratulations to the team on their effort,
enthusiasm, team spirit and support of each other.
Special mention to Amaya Moxham who was selected for the team
and although suffering an injury and not expected to
play, turned up to support her teammates on the day and went on
for a short period, scoring a try. Well done Amaya! Another
special mention to Brookie Williams who was also selected to
play and sustained an injury that put her out of all sporting
activities for months. She did a fantastic job of helping to
coach and train the team prior to their match and supporting
and
guiding them on the day. Well done Brookie!
Many thanks to Andrew Williams who ran a training session for
the team and stepped up on the day to umpire the match.
The team consisted of: Katherine Bettencourt, Lauren Allan, Ally
Whiteld, Lauren Bailey, Ella Lynch, Jade Colman, Nina
Ho, Emily Smalley, Casey Haydon, Hannah Hughes, Amaya Moxham and
Brooke Williams.
Coming Soon
Stage 2 and 3 - DigiEd - end of term.
Book Club
Forms have been sent out this week. Closing date for all orders
is Tuesday 26th August.
TAKE HOME A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER !
Lets get organised early!
Give your children the wonderful opportunity to have an
international big brother or big sister by hosting one of our
exceptional international students arriving in Australia in
February 2015 for their 5 or 10 month programs. Our
international students from France, Germany, Italy, Austria
Japan, the U.S.A and Canada will live as a local, attend a
local
secondary school, arrive with their own spending money and
comprehensive insurance cover all arranged by Southern
Cross Cultural Exchange. Call your local coordinator today on:
0429406126 to request some student proles, and capture
the spirit of family and friendship!
