Term 2 Week 4 Wednesday 17th May 2017

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Term 2 Week 4 Wednesday 17th May 2017

DATES TO REMEMBER Wed 17th May - Fri 19 May Stage 2 Camp Thurs 18th Tuggerah Lakes Cross Country Fri 19th 9:30am Whole School Assembly Mon 22nd Rugby Union PSSA 10:15am Koori Choir Performance,

Mingara Tues 23rd PSSA Netball Gala Day PSSA Classic Shield Rugby League Fri 26th Sorry Day Sydney Writer’s Festival Mon 29th K-6 Athletics Carnival, Mingara Wed 31st U9’s and U11’s Rugby League Gala Day Thurs 1st June PSSA Netball Trials Thurs 8th K6B Multi Sports Day Fri 9th Sydney North Cross Country Thurs 29th NAISDA Dance Workshop and

Performance, Wyong Arts Centre Sat 19th Aug TEPS Annual Fair PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Welcome to Week 4 and we are nearly half way through the second term. I have been very impressed by the quality of learning that is taking place in our classes. Keep up the great work. Thank you to our Mums who joined us for our Mothers’ Day High Tea. It was pleasing to see them sharing morning tea with our school community and enjoying the student performances and the student displays. Thank you to Mrs Bayfield, and the wonderful staff and students from The Entrance Campus for all of the hard work in organising such a wonderful event. Congratulations to our athletes who performed with determination and passion at our cross country carnival at Long Jetty foreshore. It is terrific to see all our students performing to the best of their ability regardless of their final place, and thank you to Ms Andrews for organising an outstanding event. Good luck also to our athletes representing the school at the Tuggerah Lakes Zone carnival on Thursday. Good luck to our stage 2 students who are currently having an amazing time on camp. I am sure they will share all of their wonderful memories when they return home on Friday afternoon. Thank you to Mrs Bayfield for organising our camp and thank you all the Stage 2 teachers for giving up their family time to support our students for 3 days on camp. A reminder, if you have any concerns or issues involving your children or students from the school, please call the office to set up a meeting with the school. The class teacher should be the first point of contact then the stage Assistant Principal. It is NOT appropriate for adults to approach other students to deal with any issues. Failure to follow this process may result in an Inclosed Lands Act being issued which prevents access to the school. Mental maths strategies We teach children a range of different strategies to add and subtract numbers. By showing them several methods for solving maths questions, we’re helping them to look for patterns. All this builds a good sense of “number” which means they understand the relationships between different numbers and why different ways to add and subtract work well. The goal is that your child will understand many ways to approach a maths problem and will be able to choose a way

that makes the most sense to them. School A to Z has a lot of resources, including help sheets on mental maths strategies, here: www.bit.ly/JkiUsY Does speaking another language at home confuse children? Are your children fortunate enough to be growing up in a home where two or more languages are spoken? Many parents worry that bilingualism can cause confusion and even delays in learning for their children, but according the Raising Children Network, that’s not the case at all. A good knowledge of your native language can actually help your child with learning English. Bilingual children who are read books and spoken to in their in their native language find it easier to learn to read and write in English when they get to school. More information is at www.bit.ly/1m0agnk Have a great week Mark Rudd Principal DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Another busy fortnight has sped by with lots happening at TEPS. A big congratulations to the Year 3 and 5 students who completed four NAPLAN assessments last week. You were all so mature and calm. The results of these tests should arrive at school near the end of Term 3. While NAPLAN gives us a snapshot of how each child and school in Australia is performing in specific areas of literacy and numeracy, it is important to note that they do not assess all of what makes our children exceptional and unique. The people who create and score these tests don’t know that some of our students love to sing, are good at drawing or can teach others how to use a computer program. They have not seen the way that some of our students have friends that count on them to be there when they are sad. And they don’t show how wonderfully kind and accepting of others our kids are. So when NAPLAN results do arrive, please remember that there is no single way to ‘test’ all of the wonderful things that make our children who they are. I hope all our beautiful TEPS mums had a wonderful day. I saw some of the great gifts the students bought. Many thanks to wonderful Ms Bayfield and her many helpers for her organisation of the stall and incredible High Tea!

I have seen a few 4A students last week with some incredible descriptive writing. Fantastic work TJ, Aaliyah, Bobby, Callum and Shyla. Callum’s writing is below:

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A reminder to students who arrive before the 8.45am bell ALL students need to SIT in the COLA area and wait until the teachers on duty arrive and then you can play. There are NO STAFF ON DUTY before 8.45am, and we want our students to be safe.

Have a wonderful fortnight everyone.

THE JUNGLE by Callum 4A

The jungle was very peaceful. It was very light.

It smelled of flowers and it smelled of moss. It smelled like a beautiful waterfall

And the wonderful breath of little birds. It often had a sort of peaceful small

As though nothing bad could ever happen again. It smelled of mist

And of stick insect’s breath And cold, misty air.

And whenever something breathed, You could see it.

But mostly it smelled of flowers For there was always flowers.

Flowers here, flowers there And they looked beautiful.

Nicole Heazlewood Deputy Principal Mother's Day High Tea Thank you to all our Mum's who were able to come and enjoy our first Mother's Day High Tea. The students of The Entrance Senior Campus, did an amazing job. Thank you must go to Lakeside Plaza for donating beautiful gifts for our Mums including: Pavalyn Florist, Hollywood Nails, Simply Pharmacy, Lakeside Newsagency. As well as a thank you to Robbos Automotive for their donation.

Ally Bayfield Organising Teacher

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TEPS CROSS COUNTRY 2017 - RESULTS

I would like to congratulate everyone who competed in our 2017 Cross Country Carnival. Running 2km or 3km is a huge accomplishment – You should all be very proud! It was fantastic to see the huge smiles on the children’s faces as they crossed the finish line. A special congratulations to the children who came in the top eight places in their age group. These children will progress to the Tuggerah Lakes Zone Carnival on Thursday 18th May to be held at EDSACC Oval. I wish you all the best of luck. Please return your permission note and $ as soon as possible. Everyone who participated earnt points for their house. Congratulations Ospreys for being the Cross Country House Champions! 1st – Ospreys 202 points 2nd – Pelicans 167 points 3rd – Swans 165 points 4th – Seagulls 142 points Results 8/9 Year Boys 1st Nyaka G 2nd Kynan H 3rd Sunny T 4th Joshua W 5th Nelson M 6th Jai S 7th Bobby H 8th Kingston R 9th Blake C (reserve) 10th Miller R (reserve)

8/9 Year Girls 1st Chaharna T 2nd Jessika M 3rd Jessica W 4th Leilani I 5th Layla H 6th Tesharnah D 7th Lily-Ann S 8th Zoe M 9th Tahlia W (reserve) 10th Natasha C (reserve)

10 Year Boys 1st Ryan N 2nd Yannis H 3rd Nadar C 4th Lucas B 5th Baylie K 6th Jaycob B 7th Jakub S 8th Sonny 9th Reeve S (reserve) 10th Kye R (reserve)

10 Year Girls 1st Scarlett S 2nd Caitlin L 3rd Kaitlyn C 4th Mackenzie M 5th Chelsea C 6th Isla G 7th Madeline N 8th Trinity D 9th Cashlyn W (reserve) 10th Taleija H (reserve)

11 Year Boys 1st Jayden A 2nd Dylan J 3rd Ryley T 4th Riley W 5th Jake H 6th Braydon H 7th Jack W 8th Kayah C 9th Cooper W (reserve) 10th Aahan B (reserve)

11 Year Girls 1st Summer G 2nd Justine C 3rd Chelcee A 4th Chelsea L 5th Teagan V 6th Sarah 7th Shayla W 8th Taylan B 9th Phoebe K (reserve) 10th Chelsea E (reserve)

12/13 Year Boys 1st Jett L 2nd Cooper J

12/13 Year Girls 1st Catie S 2nd Emma Ml

3rd Ryan R 4th Alex Ml 5th Hunter R 6th Ryan S 7th Tyler H 8th Caleb P 9th Aaron St (reserve) 10th Jack C (reserve)

3rd Lilly H 4th Matilda G 5th Anna B 6th Ellie M 7th Sienna P 8th Holly B 9th Isabella A (reserve)

Donna Andrews Organising Teacher

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K-6 B NEWS

LIBRARY Reading to your child is a great way to foster a love of books and reading. Students in K6B have a library session

every second Wednesday (school odd weeks). Mrs Evans, our school librarian, reads them a book and follows this with a fun related activity. Please encourage your child to borrow a library book to share with you and remember to return it each fortnight to be swapped for a new one. Happy reading! MULTI SPORTS DAY We will again be attending the Multi-Sports Day for students with Disabilities at Newcastle University, which this year takes place on Thursday 8 June. Further information will be sent home in the near future. HOME READING AWARDS Ryan – 100 nights (coral) Mary Best & Deb Eastment Support Class Team

KINDERGARTEN NEWS On Wednesday afternoon the Kinder teachers would like to invite you up for a quick information session on how to listen to your child do their home reading. We will go through all the tips and hints to

make home reading enjoyable for you both. A big thumbs up to everyone who received an award at our mini assembly. Keep up the great work.

Stephanie Ainslie, Nicole Quye, Donna Andrews and Kurt Walker

K-6B

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STAGE 1 NEWS Another busy term is underway. Well done to those Stage 1 students who competed in the Cross Country event in Week 2. Our Term 3 Zoo excursion note went home last week. The non-refundable $10 deposit is due by Friday 16th June 2017 with the balance due to be paid by Friday 4th August 2017. Total cost for the

excursion is $35 and the excursion will take place on Friday 11th August 2017. It is always a fabulous day for the students and teachers at Taronga Park Zoo. Congratulations for the following children who received a class award at our Stage 1 Assembly. Our clever home readers are included as well. 2K: Class Awards Kirra – Fabulous start in her new school Kadee – Fantastic effort in spelling and dictation in Term 1

Value Awards A-Litkim – A dedicated approach to his reading Cameron – For being a kind, caring, considerate classmate

25 nights: Johnson 50 nights: Halainah 75 nights: Hannah, Cameron & Saara 100 nights: Hannah 2P: Class Awards Chaharna – Fantastic effort in Cross Country Astin- Showing maturity

Value Awards Destynie – A ‘CAN DO’ attitude Isaiah – More settled attitude in CIR and PIG 2L: Class Awards Chloe – Excellent work in maths! Jade – Excellent work in maths!

Value Awards Milly – For making a great start to school at TEPS Gary – For making a mature start to Term 2

25 nights: Amber 1K: Class Awards Michael I – Great job with Mother’s Day craft Eliza – Excellent work during groups

Value Awards Michael D – Always having a fantastic attitude and a huge smile Dane – Being a caring member of 1K

25 nights: Molly 50 nights: Ziggy R 75 Nights: Ziggy H & Caleb 100 nights: Ruby 1B: Class Awards Ava – Being a great independent worker Emelia – Having a dedicated attitude

Value Awards Cooper – A very helpful member of 1B Baily – Welcome to TEPS and 1B

25 nights: Jenna 50 nights: Emelia & Lahna 1M: Class Awards Laila – A beautiful listener and worker Bailey – An amazing IM worker

Value Awards Grace – Improved attitude to learning Courtney – Improved attitude to learning

50 nights: 75 nights: Callum

Regards Stage 1 Teachers STAGE 2 NEWS

Hope all our Mothers and Grandmothers had a wonderful Mother’s Day and shared some special time with your families. Week 4 and Stage 2 Camp is finally here. The children are really enjoying the variety of challenging experiences and participating well in the many team building activities. The way our

students encourage each other is truly admirable. If you need to get an important message to your child whilst on camp, you can call the school office and they will forward your requests to our Stage 2 teachers at camp. Be sure to check out our next newsletter which will include photos and fond memories of our many camp experiences. Those students not attending camp are expected to attend school as usual for these three days. New Enrolments A big TEPS welcome to our new students, Jack, Angela, Mason (4H), James (4B), Lucas, Cohen (3K), Zeke (3W) and their families who have joined our Stage 2 Team this term. We are pleased to have you on our team, all students have settled in well and we are sure you will enjoy the variety of quality learning experiences provided for our students here at TEPS. Sports in Schools continues each Monday for Stage 2. Those students who have not paid to participate will do an alternate physical activity in the hall during this time. NAPLAN A huge congratulations to our Year 3 students for the hard work and effort they put into these tests last week. Everyone gave it their absolute best and we were very proud of the enthusiasm and maturity displayed throughout the three days of assessments. Well done Year 3! Results for these assessments are sent out to all schools mid-September. ATTENDANCE A reminder that if your child is absent from school, you can ring through the reason for absence to our office, or send an absentee note with your child the next day they return to school. If your child is absent, sick for three consecutive days, a doctor’s certificate is required. Remember, if you are planning a holiday during the school term a request for exemption is required from the Principal, four weeks prior to departure. These are Departmental requirements and the expectations are that every student should be at school every day, unless they are sick. Stage 2 Teachers Mrs Haslam (4N), Ms Ambrose/Ms Brummel (4A), Mrs Bayfield/ Miss Cooper (4B), Mrs Canobie (3C), Mrs Kirk (3K) and Ms Wilson (3W)

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STAGE 3 NEWS Hey Team, Congratulations to all Year 5 students who sat their NAPLAN assessments last week. NAPLAN is a series of national tests that are designed to give schools, teachers, parents and caregivers a glimpse into a child’s learning at a specific point in time.

Student equipment It is essential that ALL STUDENTS come prepared to learn every day they attend school. Currently we are finding that many of our Stage 3 students are coming to school without the proper equipment and expecting someone else to provide it. It is essential that each Stage 3 student come to school each day with the following list of equipment: • 5 blue pens • 5 red pens • 5 lead pencils • 1 ruler • 1 sharpener • 1 eraser • 1 pack of highlighters • 5 packs of yellow post it notes • 1 USB • 1 pack of coloured pencils • 1 pack of textas • 1 Sharpie • 3 packets of post it notes Students being organised and responsible for their tools of learning, will help them be adequately prepared for high school as it approaches. Home Reading Home reading is one of the most important things any student can do to improve their learning. By Stage 3 students should be reading for enjoyment and reading for a sustained twenty minutes at a time or longer. The school library is packed full of great books catering for all interests, encourage your child to read today! Stage 3 Reading Logs are found at the back of each student’s diary. This is where home reading is recorded each night. CAPA Electives This term students in Stage 3 will be electing to participate in a creative arts elective that will help develop and foster their creativity. The electives students can choose from are; Clay Sculpting, Anime Drawing, Photography, Stop Go Motion and Mixed Material Art. There may be a small cost to some of the electives and all electives will run on Thursday afternoons in the last session. Mrs Duncan will be leading this initiative. Enrichment Program Letters of acceptance have been given out to parents and caregivers regarding student registration into the 2017 TLLC Enrichment program for Year 5 and 6 students. There still may be some places available. If you can return your registration note we will forward it onto the organiser ASAP. Russell Stefans Assistant Principal - Stage 3 RUSSELL.STEFANS@det.nsw.edu.au

ENVIRONENT NEWS

Thank you TEPS Environment Teams ABORIGINAL EDUCATION

THE ENTRANCE PUBLIC SCHOOL INVITES YOU TO VISIT

‘Maliga (meaning Shine in Darkinjung) is an Indigenous Arts and Culture Showcase’.

ART EXHIBITION: FEATURING ARTWORK CREATED BY THE ENTRANCE PUBLIC SCHOOL’S INDIGENOUS

STUDENTS

Where – The Art House, Wyong. Foyer Exhibition Space When – Friday 26th May 2017 (from 3pm)

– Sunday 4th June 2017 Who – Families and friends of our School Community

WE INVITE YOU TO VIEW ARTWORKS CREATED BY LOCAL INDIGENOUS STUDENTS

Laura Barsby Aboriginal Teacher

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LIBRARY NEWS

What’s on @TEPSLibrary Battle of the Books Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 have been engaged in Battle of the Books, a knock out competition that has 16 books battle it out for the top spot to win the Battle of the Books 2017 best book award. This week we are down to our top two books! Students will be creating flyers for their favourite book this week to entice you, the voting public to vote their book through to the top spot. Please join us in the library at lunch to read our top two books and cast your vote!

Premier’s Reading Challenge Congratulations to Kaitlyn in 4B for completing the 2017 Premier’s Reading Challenge. There is still time to complete your 2017 challenge … and it is never too late to start if you are yet to begin. A reading challenge is only but an adventure waiting to happen! Challenge participants must read the required number of books and complete the online Student Reading Record by 25th August 2017. See Mrs Evans in the library if you need help. National Simultaneous Storytime On Wednesday 24th May, at precisely 11am, schools, libraries and venues across Australia will be reading The Cow Tripped Over The Moon by Tony Wilson and Laura Wood. TEPS will be celebrating this event with a whole school read aloud in the hall. This event is not to be missed! Sharlene Evans Librarian

Simply Pharmacy The Entrance

Can't get to your GP? Come on in to Simply Pharmacy Lakseside Plaza, The Entrance

Ask about our medical certificates for $25.00

CANTEEN NEWS We now have macaroni cheese and lasagna for $3.50each. A huge ‘THANK YOU’ to Beth Keogh (Cooper Year 6) for donating gloves, straws, bags, sauce etc to the canteen. It was greatly appreciated. CANTEEN ROSTER Thurs 18th May Razaan HELP NEEDED Fri 19th Kylie, Chloe, Sarah

HELP NEEDED Mon 22nd Kristie, Rita, Breanna Tues 23rd Sammi, Sue, Elise Wed 24th Kristie, Sarah Thurs 25th Razaan HELP NEEDED Fri 26th Sarah, Kylie, Chloe Mon 29th Kristie, Rita, Brianna Tues 30th Sue, Elise Wed 31st Kristie, Sarah Cheers, Emma Brophy 4333 5174

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Valuables (toys) should not be brought to school. Students have access to sport equipment and play gym sets for use during their breaks. We currently have close to 600 students in the school and ensuring toys are not damaged or lost is impossible. Apart from balls we ask that you keep these precious belongings at home.

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