Term 2 - Important Dates to Remember

Term 3 - Important Dates to Remember

A note from the Principal

Welcome to the Clairgate Chronicle for Week 8, Term 2.

It is lovely to see settled and engaged classrooms as I walk around the school. The teachers are busy evaluating and assessing student’s work, and then writing student reports.

I have also been happy to see children picking up rubbish without being asked to do so…a wonderful example of showing pride in our school.

Junior AECG On Tuesday Joshua and Daniel represented Clairgate PS at the Junior AECG meeting at Blackwell PS. Joshua spoke about the activities we completed about reconciliation and also about some activities we will complete for NAIDOC. Mrs Tegjeu was very proud of both boys.

Reports Our teachers are busily writing their mid-year reports on your children. These reports will be handed out at the end of week 10 (Friday, 5th July). If you have any concerns about these reports I would encourage you to seek an appointment with the teacher in the first instance to discuss this.

Enrol now for Kindergarten – 2020 If your child is turning 5 years of age before the 31st July 2020, they can enrol at Clairgate PS for 2020. Please collect an enrolment form from the front office and return it as soon as possible. Proof of age is required – original birth certificate or passport, as is your child’s immunisation certificate and proof of residence. Please ask if you require support to complete any part of this form.

Leave I will be away for the last 2 weeks of school and leave the school in the capable hands of Mrs McInally and the executive team. Thanks everyone, hope you have a kind fortnight.

Regards,

Mrs Michelle Lawrow Principal

Thurs 20th Jun STAGE 2 BREWONGAL PAYMENT DUE

Thurs 20th Jun K-2 Assembly 2pm 1B Presenting Debating @ JEPS

Fri 21st Jun NAIDOC Cup

Thurs 27th Jun Merit Assembly 2pm

Wed 3rd Jul Yr3 Excursion Brewongle

Thurs 4th Jul

Yr4 Excursion Brewongle

PULSE Concert Sydney Opera House

3-6 Assembly 2pm 5/6M Presenting

Fri 5th Jul Kindy Excursion Field of Mars Payment Due Last Day of Term 2

Mon 29th Jul Spelling Bee Finals

Tues 30th Jul Athletics Carnival

Wed 31st Jul Kindy Excursion - Field of Mars

Thurs 1st Aug Steps Concert - Penrith Panthers

Tues 6th Aug Westfield Performances - Dance and Choir

Thurs 8th Aug 3-6 Assembly 2pm 4B Presenting

CLAIRGATE CHRONICLE

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Care, Excellence, Innovation, Opportunity

in a positive, dynamic environment

Term 2, Week 8 Wednesday, 19th June, 2019

Sports News

Cross Country Assembly

Clairgate’s annual Cross Country Assembly was held in

our school hall last week. All place ribbons and major

trophies were presented. Well done to all the students

who competed at the carnival. It was the highest

participation at a carnival for years. Congratulations to

the following superstars who received the major

awards this year:

Junior Girl Champion: Hannah Simpson

Junior Boy Champion: Jason Jackson

Senior Girl Champion: Jessey Bektas

Senior Boy Champion: Billy Higgins

Champion House Team: McKay

Area Cross Country Carnival

Our school is extremely proud of the following students

who represented the St Marys District team at the

Sydney-West Regional Carnival at Eastern Creek

Raceway on the 12th June: Cohan Bonanno, Jessey

Bektas, Abbey Bektas, Chloe Nancarrow, Billy Higgins,

Liam Nancarrow, Anela Blake, Joshua McGeorge

From all reports, the above champions ran extremely

well and tried very hard in their races. Well done and

congratulations.

State Knockout Boys Soccer

Congratulations to Mrs Judge’s victorious State KO Boys

Soccer Team who defeated a gallant Pitt Town PS (5-0)

last week. This win means that the boys now advance

to Round 5 of the NSW State Knockout competition.

This is a wonderful achievement and probably the

furthest any Clairgate Soccer team has gone in this

prestigious competition. Mr Blanch was extremely

proud of every player’s skill, fitness and sportsmanship

during the game. A huge thank you to Jalay Bell

(Trainer) and all the wonderful parents who helped with

transport and cheered on our team.

The following students played their hearts out on the

day. Matthew Bell, Nathan Jenkins, Joshua McGeorge,

Jye Kosorukow, Luke Saker, Nestor Daliardos,

Justin Burton, Jack Bowers, Archie Fraser, Billy Higgins,

Andre Patuwai, Saad Zaidan, Chayce Pasili and Lachlan

Gorbould.

Winter Sport Update

Our annual Winter Sport Program (Terms 2 & 3) has

started brilliantly with two rounds already completed in

PSSA Rugby League, Soccer, AFL, Netball as well as

Gymnastics and School Sport. Winter Sport will end on

Friday (Week 9 - 28th June) and recommence first week

back in Term 3.

News from the Office

Please DO NOT pay for PSSA online using POP. Coaches collect cash on Friday mornings under the COLA.

A reminder that NO Book Club orders will be accepted with a cash payment. All books must be ordered and paid for online.

We are expecting our school photos to be delivered during Week 8.

Awards

Raphael A Clair W Yaseen A Anslem D Connor M Hurrican P William R Liam P Aden M Reet S Ilyas P Ava T Isaac D Ruby-lee T Shaurya G Jade G Adrienne R Aaliyah H Jacob R Braxton A Lilly P Isabella G Cooper B Kiana S Heo S Presley C Kimberley I Abbas M Lailah G Melinda J Rosie B Errol R You Ming C Phoenix B Caiden H Alexandra D Taha U Kennedy M Amelie B Brodie C Caleb W Bella M Ronald E Austin A John H Asraa K Charlee S Kiandra L

Happy Week Eight Everyone,

Today I am including a couple of graphics. The first one is about daily attendance and the other

lateness. At Clairgate, we have noticed that late arrivals are becoming problematic. These graphics

show how this time affects the children in terms of their learning.

Arriving to school on time is vital for your learning as every minute counts. Students who arrive

on time and have excellent attendance will show results of successful learning.

If you absent whole days ….. If you are late…..

I would also like to introduce the Kindness Corner to you. As part of our anti-bullying program,

Kindness On Purpose, Semester Two’s newsletters will include the Kindness Corner. This will be a

part of the school newsletter where we highlight ideas and distribute strategies to inspire our

entire school community to get involved with social change that promotes kindness, acceptance,

and inclusion.

This will be the page logo. Keep an eye out for it in

the Term Three and Four Newsletters.

At the end of today’s newsletter there is a Kindness Catcher Chatterbox attached for you to print.

This is a super fun activity that will provide ideas for being kind at school. Have your child colour it

in and use it as a fun tool at home, and school, to promote kindness.

Yours in Education,

Mrs Lisa McInally

What’s On at Penrith Observatory in July 2019 Date: Saturday 6 July 2019 Event name: Public Astronomy Night: The Astronomy and Navigation of Aboriginal Australians Event details: Speaker – Prof. Ray Norris Aboriginal people in Australia have a rich astronomical tradition such as the "Emu in the Sky" constellation of dark clouds, and stories about the Sun, Moon, and stars, revealing a great depth and complexity of pre-contact Aboriginal cultures. Not only did they know the sky intimately, but they were familiar with planetary motions, tides, and eclipses. Their songs and stories show that Aboriginal Australians sought to understand their Universe in a similar way to modern science. They used this knowledge of the sky to construct calendars, songlines, and other navigational tools, enabling them to navigate across the country, trading artefacts and sacred stories. Includes presentation, short 3D movie, tour of the dome and viewing of the night sky through a range of telescopes (weather permitting). $18.00 Adult $12.00 Child/Concession $50.00 Family (2 adults + 2 children) Children under 3 years of age free. IMPORTANT: Parents/Carers are responsible for and must remain with their children at all times. BOOKINGS VIA OUR WEBSITE ESSENTIAL Time: 7pm – 9pm Venue Address: Penrith Observatory (Building AO), Western Sydney University, Werrington North campus, Great Western Highway, Werrington 2747 Contact phone or website for public enquiries and bookings: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/observatorypenrith/penrith_observatory/whats_on Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2342550889157721/ *** Date: Thursday 11 July 2019 Event name: Hands On Workshop: Rockets Event details: Speaker – Ms Raelene Sommer A workshop designed for children ages 4 - 12 but lots of fun for all ages. Build and launch paper rockets using compressed air and watch a demonstration of a model rocket launch. Includes presentation, short 3D movie and safe viewing of the Sun through a telescope (weather permitting). PLEASE NOTE: Parents/carers to remain with children at all times. All attendees (parents/carers) require a workshop attendee ticket ($12). There is plenty to enjoy as part of the workshop, a presentation, 3D movie, and a chance to look at the Sun safely through a telescope. We encourage any adults that wish to participate in building and launching a rocket to purchase additional rocket kits ($5) to join in the fun. All children must have a child ticket which includes the rocket kit ($17). All children are expected to participate in building and launching a paper rocket. BOOKINGS VIA OUR WEBSITE ESSENTIAL Time: 10am – 12pm Venue Address: Penrith Observatory (Building AO), Western Sydney University, Werrington North campus, Great Western Highway, Werrington 2747 Contact phone or website for public enquiries and bookings: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/observatorypenrith/penrith_observatory/whats_on

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/397133844235256/ *** Date: Saturday 20 July 2019 Event name: Public Astronomy Night: The Lifecycle of a Black Hole Event details: Speaker – Ms Jelena Sivcevic Have you ever thought about what happens to a black hole at the end of its life? We will discuss their violent beginnings, how they manipulate space around them, the mysterious intermediate-sized black holes, and how they will meet their ultimate fate. Join us as we explore one of the strangest objects in the universe. Includes presentation, short 3D movie, tour of the dome and viewing of the night sky through a range of telescopes (weather permitting). $18.00 Adult $12.00 Child/Concession $50.00 Family (2 adults + 2 children) Children under 3 years of age free. IMPORTANT: Parents/Carers are responsible for and must remain with their children at all times. BOOKINGS VIA OUR WEBSITE ESSENTIAL Time: 7pm – 9pm Venue Address: Penrith Observatory (Building AO), Western Sydney University, Werrington North campus, Great Western Highway, Werrington 2747 Contact phone or website for public enquiries and bookings: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/observatorypenrith/penrith_observatory/whats_on Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/621824601632928/