18 November 2019 Issue 18 Dear parents and carers,

Principal for a Day Recently I had the pleasure of sharing a few days with students as ‘Principals for the Day.’ As a part of their writing program, Stage 1 students wrote a persuasive letter to me, explaining why they would be a good principal. Class teachers selected one student from each class who tried particularly hard and/or produced a quality piece of writing to be the principal for the day. These budding young leaders helped me with the daily tasks of running the school. I am confident the future is in good hands with young leaders such as these students.

Relay for Life Last weekend, our incredibly organised and passionate students, Max, Zahara, Yolance, Dylan, Valantina and Carrisa participated in the Relay for Life. These students participated in the event to help raise funds for cancer research. It is heart-warming to know our students understand the importance of kindness and giving. I am extreme-ly proud of them for their efforts. Thank you to the teachers who made this possible, taking shifts over the 24 hour period to supervise the students.

Kylie KFO

Giselle KFO

Vincent KFO

Emma KFO

Lanaa KFO

Kathryn KFO

Leonela KFO

Kayla KC

Reeleen KC

Gretel K/1N

PennyAurelien K/1N

Attila K/1N

Catherine K/1N

Layla K/1N

Mehdi K/1N

Eva K/1N

Marybelle 1L

Caleb 1L

Dunya 1L

Chloe 1L

Isha 1L

Arsh 1J

Makaloni 1J

Kayson 1J

Setareh 1J

Helen 1J

Zakary 1J

Ethan 1J

Bianca 1J

Safiyyah 1J

Mohamed 1J Rafeey 1/2B

Jezil 1/2B

Emaad 2K

Pebbles 2K

Lazar 2K

Sidra KMA

Sokhom KMA

Tara KMA

Danni 1/2MR

Bianca 1/2MR

Romeo 1/2MR

Xavier 1/2MR

Sofia K-6A

Cameron K-6A

Jacob 1/2ER

Sophia 1/2ER

Hannah 1/2ER

Dzenan 1/2ER

Eden 1/2ER

Isaac 1/2ER

Emily 1/2ER

Ushana 2S

Braiden 2S

Jeremy 2S

Zaih 2S

Ayah 2S

Leonela KFO

Maymonah KFO

Hovik KC

Gretel K/1N

Alan K/1N

Rihana 1L

Phoenix 1L

Ashur 1J

Pebbles 2K

Sokhom KMA

Chloe 1/2ER

Jeremy 2S

Alexis 2S

Zain 2S

Gold

Tiana 1/2ER

Home reading awards

100

Layla K/1N

Ollie K/1N

150

Nathan 2K

Tara KMA

Ray 2K

200

Brandon 1/2A

Caleb 1L

SCHOOL DATES TO REMEMBER

Nov 18 Kinder Orientation

Nov 18 Zumba Classes (Hall)

Nov 20 Preschool Concert Practice in Hall

Nov 21 K-2 Assembly

Nov 21 Support Unit Orientation

Nov 22 Summer PSSA

Nov 25 Kindergarten Fire Incursion

Nov 26 Playground Busters excursion

Nov 26 Last Scripture Lessons

Nov 27 Student Exec Elections

Nov 28 Multicultural Day

Nov 29 Santa photos

Nov 29 Summer PSSA

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR TEACHERS

Nov 19 Behaviour management Professional Learning

Nov 20 Write/Know/Teach

Nov 20 Grammar/Write/Know/Teach

Nov 21 K-2 EALD Professional Learning

Nov 22 Miss Naidu attending Tell Me Your Story: Supporting EAL/D Students PL

Nov 28 3-6 EALD TPL

First Lego League Congratulations to the First Lego League team on your successful participation in this year’ competition! Ro-

nan, Max, Maya, Sukanya, Halle, Hendrix, Bhreej, Eric, Albert and Angela represented Smithfield PS compet-

ing against schools from all around, including high schools. I would like to commend the team on winning the

research award.

Student Executive Elections

Next Wednesday 27 November, Year 5 students interested in joining the Student Executive team in 2020 will

deliver speeches at 2pm in the school hall. Parents are welcome to attend. Students in grades 2-6 will then

vote. The successful students will be announced at the presentation assembly on Tuesday 10 December.

Multicultural Day

Next Thursday 28 November is Multicultural Day. Students are encouraged to dress in their family culture tradi-

tional dress. Parents are welcome to join us on the day. A separate note will be sent home with further details. I

look forward to celebrating this special day with the school community.

Have a wonderful fortnight.

Regards

Jodi Harris

Relieving Principal

First Lego League Competition

On Friday 15 November, ten Stage Three students attended Prairiewood High School for the First Lego League Competition. They had to face a variety of judging panels for the different aspects of the competition and won the award for the Innovation Project. Congratulations on a amazing presentation and fabulous effort on the day!

Library News

The library will be closed for stocktake from Monday 2 December (week 8). There will be no more borrowing for the remainder of the term. Could you please remind your children to return their book/s to the library as soon as possible.

Gold Award Winners

Breakfast Club Breakfast club continues to be a successful within our school on Tuesday and Thursday. We welcome all students to enjoy breakfast at school on these days. Thank you to the regular parent volunteers who make Breakfast Club possible.