The Grapevine Campbellfield Public School

Townson Avenue, MINTO NSW 2566

T (02) 9603 4233 F (02) 9820 2945 E campbellfi-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 3 Week 6 Thursday, 2 October 2014

Acting Principal’s Message Term 3 It is hard to believe Term 3 is already half over. We have had so many wonderful things occurring with excellent reports on student behaviour and student achievement being received. I am pleased to say that every out of school activity our students attend I receive feedback from both in-school staff and out of school staff praising our students for their high level of respect, sportsmanship and pride they demonstrate when out of the school environment. We have also had many wonderful results which will be further outlined in the newsletter by the supervising staff. I would like to congratulate all these students on their success. New Initiative Over the last few weeks I have had some conversations with parents and staff regarding homework. Many parents have expressed an interest in receiving assistance in how to help their child with their weekly homework, especially those parents who have English as their second language. For this reason we are organising a Homework Assistance Program for PARENTS and CARERS.

Mrs Porter has generously offered to be available every Tuesday morning in the library at 8.30 – 9.00am. If you have a question about your child’s homework or would like assistance on how to help them understand the task, then come to the library

with a copy of the homework. At this stage Mrs Porter is only available until 9am but if there is enough need we will be looking at expanding the time frame assistance is available. Parent teacher Interviews Our school holds parent/teacher interviews in Term 1 and Term 3 each year. The date designated for the Term 3 parent/ teacher interview is Wednesday 3

rd

September. Notes outlining available times will be coming home this week with the confirmation of times being sent home to all parents on Friday, 29

th August.

Parents of students in the MCU will receive a later invitation for either the 18

th or 19

th September. The

varied dates are due to the need to hold annual review meetings which will be combined with parent/ teacher interviews this year. Policy Requirements It has been bought to my attention that we have some adults smoking at the entrance to the school. It is against DEC policy to be smoking on school premises, including school buildings, gardens, sports fields and car parks. It is also outlined in the Smoke-Free Environment ACT 2000 (updated in 2013) that smoking is banned within 4 metres of a pedestrian entrance to or from a public building. In following these guidelines it is requested that adults smoking near any of the entrances to the school ensure they are an appropriate distance away before having their cigarette. Below are two links to the policy and legislation for reference. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/student_serv/student_welfare/drug_incid/PD20020040.shtml?query=Drugs+in+Schools http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Documents/public-buildings-factsheet.pdf

Kindergarten 2015 We have had a wonderful response to our Kindergarten Readiness program with 18 students registered to start this week. We are looking forward to getting to know our new students and their families. If you know of someone who has a child beginning kindergarten in 2015, could you please encourage them to call in at the office to register for the Readiness Program and kindergarten class. The earlier we know, the better prepared we are for the kindergarten classes of 2015 Mrs Holt Acting Principal

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Term 3 Week 6 Wednesday 20 August 2014

Upcoming events 20th August Readiness begins 21st August Book Week Parade 22nd August Gala Day 2nd September SRC Mufti Day 3rd September Parent/Teacher interviews

Community of School’s NAIDOC Day 2014

This year our indigenous students participated in the annual CoS NAIDOC Day at Robert Townson Public School. The day is designed to connect local Aboriginal students with culture and their

local community. Events of the day included boomerang painting, dance/singing performer, painting on canvas, traditional artefacts and sports. The following students were also selected to be part of the CoS Aboriginal Dance group and performed on the day, Samson Aiono, Mark Thompson, Patricia Bragger and Jack Thompson. All students had a wonderful time and displayed outstanding behaviour. Mrs Callan.

Congratulations to these students for receiving a Bronze Award. Bronze Awards are awarded to students that have received two forms of recognition

in meeting our school core values:

Be Safe Be Respectful Be Learner

Maria Aiono 4/5WF Junayna Areej 6C Saanvi Shanbhog KH Hunter Curtis-Moa 1/2M Isaac Thompson 1/2M Shanika Prasad 2/3P Thalia Mena 3/4H Jack Morrow 3/4H Aaliyah Faanati 6C Uakini Vaa 6C Hnubal Kumar 1/3M Pio Aiono 6C Xavier Marshall-Watson 1/4H Takoda Johnson 1/3M Nikita Rusteau-Hagarty K/1A Aiden Jawa-Cambey K/1A Ethan Simmon 2/4E Synamyn Jobson 2/4E Tamara Robbins 3/4H Ayesha Singh KH Zane Wheeler 1/2M Shauntaye Hedges 1/2M Jay Aiono 2/3P Corey Zieba 3/4H Nishil Deo 2/3P Paige Aromoana 4/5WF Tarniah O’Neill-McDermott 1/2M Angelina Thompson 3/4H Jessica Rebato 6C Jason Burgmann-Ingham K/1A Lavinia Terepo K/1A Jayden Sullivan K/1A Congratulations to these students for receiving a Silver Award. A Silver Award is awarded to students that have received two Bronze Awards. Jasmine Leaver 4/5WF Bowen Deng 1/4H

P&C Father’s Day Stall will be held on Thursday 4th September. Gifts will range from $1.00 to $10.00. Each child will have the opportunity to purchase one gift on the day. Left over gifts will be available through the canteen on Thursday and Friday at lunch time only. Don’t forget to send your child with a plastic bag to “hide” their ‘special” gift.

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Term 3 Week 6 Wednesday 20 August 2014

On Monday the 18th of August, two representatives from the University of Western Sydney came to our school to talk to the year five and six students about independent learning. This was a follow on session from our ‘First Foot Forward’ visit to the Hawkesbury Campus earlier in the year.

Our year five and six students learnt about the importance of working independently and the skills they need to develop in order to become more effective learners. Working independently is a particularly important skill for the students who are transitioning to high school next year. The students all enjoyed participating in this brainstorming session and had some wonderful questions for the presenters. The University commented on the outstanding behaviour displayed by the year five and six students during this session

and on their previous excursion. There will be a further event later in the year at the University of Western Sydney in which our students will be invited to attend. Further details regarding this will be issued to families later in the year. Mrs McGuirk

App of the Week Students have been actively working with iPads in classrooms

to enhance their learning experiences.

Teachers are using iPads to assist with writing, maths,

reading and even art.

To help students and parents at home, I will be sharing educational apps with

you via the weekly newsletter.

Just follow the steps and enjoy learning at home.

1. Download a QR code reader app.

2. Scan the QR code in the weekly newsletter to access the apps.

$3.79

SOLVE thousands of fun, addictive tangram puzzles. CREATE new

puzzles to challenge anyone in the world. COMPETE with other

solvers.

Please call at the office to see me if further information is needed.

Mrs Vella

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Term 3 Week 6 Wednesday 20 August 2014

PBIS Nominations and Badge Recipients. Each term staff at Campbellfield PS can nominate students who

they feel have exemplified the expectations of our PBIS values.

All nominated students will be presented with an award at today’s

assembly. From the nominations three students (one from each

value) has be rewarded with a PBIS badge to wear with pride

whilst at school. The nominees for this term are:

Bowen Deng 1/4H

Alex Meng 1/4H

Hnubal Kumar 1/3M

Daniel Beshara KH

Noma Terepo KH

Bailey Zieba KH

Melissa Taiatu KH

Tarniah O'Neill McDermott 1/2M

Layla Warner 4/5WF

Rain Makelim 4/5WF

Nickvo Oun 4/5WF

Patricia Bragger 4/5WF

Deacon Crawford 4/5WF

Rieley Horne 4/5WF

Rachael Ah- Hoe 4/5WF

Junior Saufoi 4/5WF

Aaliyah Faanati 6C

Uakini Vaa 6C

The badge winners for this term are:

For being SAFE - Yosif Nazar 2/3P

For being RESPECTFUL - Lanesha Warner K/1A

For being a LEARNER - Richard Custodio K/1A

Congratulations to all of these students!!!

Lining up This term there has been a focus on lining

up after break times at Campbellfield

Public School. After recess and Lunch two

points are awarded to two different

classes who are demonstrating the

expectations below.

Be Safe

Walk to your class

lines and sit safely.

Walk in lines to class

with your teacher.

Be Respectful

Use whole body

listening.

Line up and be ready

by the second bell.

Be a Learner

Follow instructions

from all school staff.

Listen carefully to

messages.

Week 7

Two raffle tickets from each classroom

will be drawn for the Principals morning

tea. The Principals’ morning tea will be

held in week 9 in the School Library,

Good Luck!!

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Term 3 Week 6 Wednesday 20 August 2014

Zone Athletics Carnival 2014

Last Thursday and Friday it was a pleasure to take a group of Campbellfield

Public School students to the Zone athletics carnival. Over the two days,

Campbellfield had over 20 students compete against our surrounding schools.

All students who participated in events really tried their best and showed a

sense of pride for our school. All students behaved fantastically at the carnival

and I was very proud of their sportsmanship and efforts.

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Term 3 Week 6 Wednesday 20 August 2014

Campbellfield Zone Representative Students

Sanjida Hossin 1/2M

Jayeon Warner 2/3P

Tulouna Saufoi 2/3P

Lachlan Zieba 2/3P

Jack Morrow 3/4H

Ryan Jonson2/3P

Realyn Jonson 3/4H

Juldy Moen 2/3P

Iris Dedovic 3/4H

Corey Zieba 3/4H

Blake Hamilton 3/4H

Preston Knight 2/4E

Jasmine Leaver

4/5WF

Rain Makelim 4/5WF

Jordan Da Silva 4/5WF

Nidal Chowdury 4/5WF

Junior Saufoi 4/5WF

Maria Aiono 4/5WF

Layleh Khaled 4/5WF

Tara Faolotoi 4/5WF

Jonah Leaupepe 6C

Pio Aiono 6C

Aaliyah Faanati 6C

Shakira Da Silva 6C

Makayla Richards 6C

Michael Leaututu 6C

Angel Webley 6C

Tyreen Riley 6C

Three Campbellfield students received a place for

their events:

Junior Saufoi 4/5WF - 1st 11 years boys 100m, 2nd 11

years boys 200m, 3rd 11 years boys discus, 3rd 11

years boys long jump.

Jonah Leaupepe 6C - 1st 12/13 years boys 200m, 2nd

12 years boys 100.

Pio Aiono 6C - 3rd 12/13 boys high jump.

Junior and Jonah

have been invited to

attend the Regional Athletics carnival in a

few weeks. Good luck to both of the boys.

A very BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Junior

who also won the 11 years Age Champion!

What a huge achievement, everyone at

Campbellfield is very proud of you.

Mrs Ward

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Term 3 Week 6 Wednesday 20 August 2014