Every child, every opportunity
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INDEX
From the Principal’s Desk 1
Principal’s Recognition 2
Kindergarten Stage Page 3
Stage 1 Stage Page 4
Stage 2 Stage Page 5
Stage 3 Stage Page 6
The News Room 7
P&C 15
Photos of the Week 16
Student Work 24
Community News 28
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land; the Wangal people of Eora nation and pay respect to their elders past and present and extend
the respect to other Aboriginal people present here today.
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What expectations arise when you think about the teachers who work at your local school? A group of caring, fair and capable people who can effectively teach and engage students is a reasonable image that comes to mind.
But what is the expectation that the teachers at your local school are a collaborative team of learners focused on understanding and applying evolving educational research to improve teaching practice and thereby improve student learning?
This sort of expectation is most reasonable and is it in fact a requirement of the teaching profession. To maintain accreditation against the Australian Professional Standards for Teaching, all teachers must contribute to collegial discussions and apply constructive feedback from colleagues to improve professional knowledge and practice.
Teachers working with teachers to improve the learning of students can be understood in terms of a professional learning community (PLC) whereby the collaborative expertise of teachers drives school
improvement and the success of the individual student. PLC’s direct focus towards the ongoing analysis and evaluation of school systems and teaching practices to determine their effectiveness in achieving student learning outcomes.
Guided by the School Excellence Framework, Departmental Policies and the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, the focus of the Ashfield Public School PLC is to improve the implementation of effective learning programs that address the identified learning and wellbeing needs of individuals, groups and students cohorts across the whole school community.
The evolution of Ashfield Public School as a PLC is evident, for example, in the way members of the school’s executive work together to track the milestones of the school plan. Using data from assessments and observations, together they discuss and clarify what actions taken by the school to progress learning are working, what areas need to be improved and how to strategically and fairly allocate resources to achieve learning outcomes. Communication meetings and professional development sessions present the evidence-based decisions to inform teachers of where to next.
The Ashfield Public School PLC continues to evolve by developing teachers who are skilled in classroom observation, can validate judgments using a range of evidence, and give and receive feedback in order to secure outstanding teaching including the use of high-leverage approaches to address important curriculum issues. Curriculum and pedagogical expertise is celebrated and shared across the school.
PLC’s are important because they work. They focus teachers on the task of sharing expertise and quality practice so that students learn more. The Ashfield Public School PLC is our commitment to creating a whole school culture that is focused on continuous improvement by linking the learning needs of students with the professional learning and practice of teachers.
Damien Moran Principal
www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/management/improvement/Pages/proflearncommunities.aspx
www.aitsl.edu.au/docs/default-source/feedback/aitsl-professional-learning-communities-strategy.pdf?sfvrsn=c42dec3c_2
From the
Principal’s Desk
Collaboration & learning – a mighty combination for success
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Principal’s Recognition
Class Name Reason
6B Cameron • Showing initiative and creativity in music and drama
6R Kirch • A wonderful start at Ashfield Public School
5/6M Lucas • Settling into Ashfield PS this term
5K Sophie • Enthusiasm and dedication during Sydney Dance Eisteddfod
5R Chrisraine • A diligent and focused learner
4/5T Mia • Being an all-rounder and for her positive attitude to learning
3H Yashika • Developing her confidence in the water at the school swimming and water safety program
3/4K Danai • Enthusiastic and helpful student in the classroom
3/4M Marty • Having outstanding respect for his peers
2/3H Eissa • Great listening in class
2P Kelly • Great confidence and focus in class
2W Jesslyn • Demonstrating outstanding skills in the swimming & water safety program
1G Aarya • Trying her best to be an engaged learner
1M Lalita • Always demonstrating initiative and resilience in her learning activities
KK Ariana • Gorgeous letter writing.
KP Aarav • Showing respectful and inclusive behaviour in the classroom
KC Wen • Being a motivated and engaged learner
KS Maxwell • Beautiful singing during Jellybeans
KZ Grace • Always being inclusive and empathetic
These students have been chosen by their teachers to share their best work or commitment to learning with the Principal.
English Conversation ClassTue 14 August - 9:00am - 11:00am....................................................................
ICAS MATHS YRS 2-6Tue 14 August - 9:00am - 11:00am....................................................................
Datong Chinese SchoolThu 16 August - 4:00pm - 7:00pm....................................................................
David and Trang’s WeddingSat 18 August - 8:00am - 5:30pm
....................................................................Zone Athletics
Wed 22 August - 8:00am - 3:00pm....................................................................
Datong Chinese SchoolThu 23 August - 4:00pm - 7:00pm....................................................................
English Conversation ClassTue 28 August - 9:00am - 11:00am....................................................................
Datong Chinese SchoolThu 6 September - 4:00pm - 7:00pm.................................................................... Premier’s Spelling Bee Regional
FinalTue 11 September
....................................................................Stage 1 Excursion to Bradley’s Head
Tue 11 September ....................................................................
Check Ashfield Public School’s website Calendar for more
upcoming events.
Mark your calendar
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Welcome back to a term packed full of exciting learning programs and activities. This term our focus is on where food comes from and we are learning all about farms and harvests. This coincides with the ‘Here In our Garden” fete later in September. A big thank you to all those who were involved in our tree planting day on the 29th of July, what a great start to the term!
Once again children are required to present a short talk on a given topic as part of their ‘news’. Be sure to look closely at the food related topic for each week. We have already learnt lots interesting information from each other and the research, practice and support that is happening at home is fantastic.
The Jellybeans music program has started and Kindergarten are learning to play a variety of instruments, which is lots of fun. In PE we are playing games to develop our ball skills and we are also taking part in the Premiers Sporting Challenge to further promote keeping our bodies active and healthy. Our first ever Athletics Carnival was a great day as we participated in a number of events and practiced our sportsmanship.
Our excursion to the city was such a treat! Based on Pamela Allen’s book ‘Alexander’s Outing’, children explored the Botanical Gardens by tracing Alexander the duck’s journey and solved mathematical problems along the way.
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Welcome back to a fast and exciting pace for all in Stage One. Year One and Two have been busy mapping and investigating the school environment. They have been listing the trees that are growing in the Harmony Garden and the Wangal playground. The students have also been visiting the Sensory Garden to use their five senses.
Most of the Year Two students have been enjoying going to the pool for the last two weeks for their Learn to Swim Program. The students were placed in swimming groups and placed in intensive swimming lessons. All students made huge progress from water confidence to stroke correction and all learning new skills. It’s been a very valuable experience for all.
Another new program this term has been the introduction of the Jellybean Music Program. The students were focused and engaged in the hands on music lessons.
Stage 1Stage Page
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Stage 2Stage Page
Welcome back! What an amazing start to Term 3. At Ashfield, we take our fitness seriously. We are engaged in our school swimming and water safety program, Premiers Sporting Challenge, and athletics carnival. The aim of the Premier Sporting Challenge is to encourage students to become more active, more often. Students have been tracking their physical activity throughout the school term including swimming hours, play time, and extra curricula activities on the weekends. Well done stage 2, not only are they being active, but they’re also building resilience.
Stage 2 had the opportunity to take part in our school swimming and water safety program run by the Department of Education. It was great to see the students develop their confidence in the water, and water safety skills.
Congratulations to our students on a super day of athletics. It was a day full of fun with some superb individual performances. Keeping in line with our philosophy of providing opportunities for all, students were able to compete in every event. Thanks to staff and families for lending their time and efforts to help ensure the day was a success. A special mention to Mr Cartwright for his hard work organising the event.
Stage 2 is to be commended on their successes during the Spelling bee competition. All contestants were asked to spell a broad selection of words, with a varying degree of difficulty. Congratulations to our spelling superstars Matthew Kennett and Mia Fleming who will represent Ashfield in the next round.
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Stage 3Stage PageWelcome back to Term 3. We look forward to our excursion to Barangaroo Reserve, scheduled for Thursday 9th August and Thursday 16th August. Students will be learning about sustainability at this newly developed site. This complements our science unit ‘Future Matter’ and our whole school focus on ‘Here in my Garden’. Our school fete will be on Saturday 22nd September.
This term all students at Ashfield are participating in the Premiers Sporting Challenge. Many students have used opportunities at swimming lessons to add some significant time to our tally. We have also been conscious of the activities we engage in on the playground during break, during sport lessons and before and after school. Some of our pet dogs are happy about the extra walks as our owners strive to achieve the next level in our exercise challenge.
Congratulations to all students who represented their class at the Stage3 Spelling Bee. We have been blown away by the incredible ability of our students to spell challenging words under pressure. Special congratulations to Jodhi and Albert who will have the opportunity to represent our stage at the Regional Final at Glebe Public School on Tuesday 11th September.
Congratulations to all members of our School Band who participated in the Engadine Band Festival on Thursday 5th July, receiving a silver medal. The band trains in the hall on a Wednesday after school and new members are welcome. For details contact Ben Hingley on 0413 428474.
A huge thank you to Ms Kassabian and Ms Davies for supporting our students to perform in the Sydney Dance Eisteddfod at the Opera House on Sunday 5th August. Students also backed up for the St George Dance Eisteddfod on Tuesday 7th August. A spectacular effort for our inaugural eisteddfod dance group.
Our Stage 3 debating teams, Ashfield Red and Ashfield Blue, had a very successful run in the Premier’s Debating Challenge. Both teams experienced wins in their rounds and all students became very competent in preparing their arguments in only 60 minutes. We are so proud of their improvement this year and look forward to participating again next year.
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NSW Department of Education Multicultural Education Policy This Multicultural Education Policy responds to the cultural, linguistic and religious diversity of NSW. It commits all public schools to providing opportunities that enable all students to achieve equitable education and social outcomes and participate successfully in our culturally diverse society.
1. Objectives - Policy statement
1.1 Schools foster student wellbeing and community harmony through the provision of programs and practices which counter racism and discrimination.
1.2 Schools provide teaching and learning programs that develop intercultural understanding, promote positive relationships and enable all students to participate as active Australian and global citizens.
1.3 Schools ensure inclusive teaching practices which recognise and respect the cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds of all students and promote an open and tolerant attitude towards cultural diversity, different perspectives and world views.
1.4 Schools provide programs that enable students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) to develop their English language and literacy skills so that they are able to fully participate in schooling and achieve equitable educational outcomes.
1.5 Schools deliver differentiated curriculum and targeted teaching and learning programs to address the specific learning and wellbeing needs of students from culturally diverse backgrounds, including newly arrived and refugee students.
1.6 Schools promote positive community relations through effective communication with parents and community members from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds and by providing opportunities for their active engagement in the life of the school.
The
News RoomCaitlin 2W
Soleil 2P
Nina 2P
Shahmeer 2P
Ahaan 1M
Ivy 1M
Catherine1M
Serena KK
Gean KC
Meizi KC
Sayhan KC
Aakash KC
Wen KC
Rana KC
Guru KS
Punit KS
Clovis KS
Ethan 2W
Elif (x2) 2P
Sarah KS
Patrick 2P
Melinsha 2P
Alice 2P
Sofhia 5/6M
Nicola 5/6M
Liam KP
Jeni 1W
Leo 1W
Iniya 1M
Sherry 1M
Skylar 1M
Catherine1M
Ivy 1M
Euan 1G
Ariana 3/4M
Miriam 3/4K
Mehek 3H
Gregory 3H
Limohan 3H
Prince 3H
Shane 3H
Steve 3/4M
Lozan 5/6R
Xyan 5/6R
Jayden 5/6R
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July BirthdaysKate 2nd Timothy 2nd Mia 3rd Marielle 3rd Juliette 4th Erica 4th Catherine 4th Shafi 5thSnighbha 5th Jesslyn 5th Zoe 6th Wen Tao 6th Riyo 7th Kylah 7thGede 7th Eray 7th Smriti 8thMilica 8th Mya 9th Michael 9th Zahra 9th Aslesha 10th Heidi 10th Eissa 10th Levi 11th Maddox 13th Omi 14thMinh Hee 15thAayan 16th
Rawson 16th Wen 18th Eugenia 18th Jeraquay 19th Yuvan 20thNudara 22nd Kiara 22nd John M. 22nd Elena 24th Kewalin 25th Grace 25th Shreyaa 25th Lucien 26thShahmeer 26th Lily-Jane 26th Mei 27th Levi 27th Jayden 27thEmmett 28th Jacqueline 28th Ahaan 28th Junxian 28th Imaan 28th Louis 28th Tianna 28th Jayden 29th Junxian 29th Beatrice 29th Emma 29th
Library NewsSome new editions have appeared in our Library and we are not just talking about books.
We wonder if you have noticed them!
It is now August, so if you are in Stage 2 and Stage 3 , you have until 31st August to finish The Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Students in Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 are already finished.
Book Week is happening in Week 5. All the teachers received selected book that has been nominated by the Children’s Book Council for an award. These books will be read and used as an inspiration for our Book Week display.
Book Week performances will be on Monday 20th August. Details will follow on ENews.
Don’t forget to start to get your costumes ready for the Book Character Parade on Friday 24th August.
Mrs Drummond
SRC Executive ReportWelcome back to our school and we hope all of you guys had a great holiday. Pizza Day was a great success and a huge thank you to all of the students who bought a slice. We hope you had a fantastic Athletics carnival. We ourselves had a great time.
From the SRC Executive team.
House Points
FREEMAN 31,700
RILEY 22,700
COOMBS 13,300
PERIS 23,900
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Deadly Kids ReportLearning how to speak in front of an audience is a great skill to learn. Yarn Up Public Speaking is held every year. Aboriginal students in year 5 and 6 are eligible to participate. Students visit Parliament House in Macquarie Street for two days of preparation
to learn public speaking techniques and also explore some of the famous sites in Parliament House.
The speech can be on any topic the student chooses. Brant spoke about his cousin Josh Addo Carr who is a talented Rugby League player and represented New South Wales in the State of Origin match against Queensland. Emma spoke about the difficulties still facing Aboriginal people after so many years of European settlement. She believes that Aboriginal people have the right to follow their own lives and have equal opportunities just like all Australians.
Sounds like an important philosophy for all of us.
By Emma and Brant
Nepalese ReportJanai Purnima
Janai Purnima keeps the sacred meaning in the Hindu community of Nepal. On this same day Rakshya Bandhan is also celebrated where every Hindu ties a sacred thread. Janai Purnima maintains the holy significance whereas Rakshya Bandhan makes stronger the love and respect in between and among sisters and brothers.
Rawson 16th Wen 18th Eugenia 18th Jeraquay 19th Yuvan 20thNudara 22nd Kiara 22nd John M. 22nd Elena 24th Kewalin 25th Grace 25th Shreyaa 25th Lucien 26thShahmeer 26th Lily-Jane 26th Mei 27th Levi 27th Jayden 27thEmmett 28th Jacqueline 28th Ahaan 28th Junxian 28th Imaan 28th Louis 28th Tianna 28th Jayden 29th Junxian 29th Beatrice 29th Emma 29th
It’s the beginning of a new term, and we expect that there should be names on your belongings, less clutter and you should be responsible for checking
and collecting your lost property from the trolley.
THANK YOU, and have a good term!
By Brigette & Sofhia
Lost Property Report
FREEMAN 31,700
Sport of the WeekEuROPEAN HANDBAll
European Handball is a team sport, where 2 teams of 7 pass the ball to each other with their hands. The ultimate goal is to throw the ball into the opposing team’s goal, and the team
with the most goals at the end of the match wins. (Much like football)
Some famous handball players include - Anders Eggert, Gro Hammerseng, Katrine Lunde and Nikola Karabatic.
Over the years, handball has become a very popular sport and its popularity continues to grow all around the world.
By Elijah, Jack, Xyan and Kieran
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Game of the WeekASPHAlT 8
Asphalt 8 is a mobile and PC video car racing game. You race against other players to gain credits
that let you buy cars and upgrades for your car. There are 5 classes of cars and they are D, C, B, A, and S. You can race in many different maps from China’s mountains to San Diego harbours ships. You can customize your car by putting on different paint jobs.
We rate this game 4 out of 5!
Word of the weekABIBlIOPHOBIA [ Noun ]Definition:
Abibliophobia is the fear of running out of reading
material.
Since you are currently reading this, you do not need to worry about this.
By Chris 6G
Chinese ReportChinese sweets
Egg tart - The egg tart is a kind of custard tart found in china. The dish consists of an outer pastry crust and is filled with egg custard.
Tanghulu - Tanghulu also called bingtanghulu is a traditional Chinese snack of candied fruit. It originated from northern China, but it is now commonly available in most Chinese cities, such as Beijing Tianjin, Shanghai. It consists of fruits covered in hard candy on bamboo skewers that are approximately 20 cm long.
Black sesame rice balls - Made with glutinous rice and brown sugar, these bites of chewy goodness are also known as Chinese New Year cakes. Easy to prepare at home from pre-made batches, they’re usually eaten at breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Sticky rice cakes are a staple for the Lunar New Year and are considered to bring you luck and prosperity in the coming year. You can find them at T&T Supermarket, Real Canadian Superstore, Asian bakeries, and Kirin restaurants.
Sweet Red Bean Soup - A traditional Chinese dessert that’s sometimes eaten as a late-night snack, red bean soup is a favourite for any celebration, including Lunar New Year. Made with red beans, sun-dried tangerine peels, and lotus seeds, the sweet dessert soup contains vitamins B and E. It’s usually eaten hot, and variations include the addition of glutinous rice balls, or sago. You can make your own at home using a few simple ingredients found in Chinese supermarkets. If that’s too time-consuming, you can try a bowl at many Chinese restaurants—including Leisure Tea and Coffee in Richmond.
Sesame Fritters - A must-have for Lunar New Year, sesame fritters are deep-fried cookie balls rolled in sesame seeds. They have a characteristic cracked opening that emulates a wide grin—giving them the Chinese name of “grinning fritters”. Most people consider this food a New Year’s snack more than a dessert, but it works both ways. The golden colour of the fritters symbolizes wealth, while the grin represents laughter. You can buy these bite-sized delights at Chinese bakeries, including all locations of Saint Germain Bakery.
Hat ReportHere are the classes that reached the top 3:1st KK2nd 5/6M3rd 3S
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Grammar Challenge
3-6 Grammar Challenge
using alliteration write a compound sentence.
______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
K-2 Grammar Challenge
Circle the verbs in the sentences.
Sally loved to look at the clouds.
Thomas thought he could run as fast as a cheetah.
Jeff kicked the ball so hard his friends said it was flying.
Green Team - RafflesiaThis is rafflesia, the giant flower. Like our normal plant reports we have very unusual plants. This is a relative of our first Green Team plant, the corpse flower, if you read our column; you definitely know what it smells like. It smells disgusting!
By Jay and Anubhav
PSSA ReportLast Term our soccer and netball team travelled to their venues to play their sport.
The Netball team travelled to Cintra netball court to play against Homebush, the seniors A team came out victorious with a score of 13-9. The seniors B team weren’t as successful with a score of 15-19.
By Jack C and Omar
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Recipe of the Week
You How to make a chocolate milkshake - With home ingredients
Ingredients:
• 1 scoop of chocolate ice cream
• Dark chocolate
• Milk 100-200mL (depending on amount of milkshake wanted)
utensils:
• Carrot grater
• Straw
• Marshmallows (not compulsory)
• Blender
• Cup
Instructions:
1. Put the scoop of chocolate ice cream and the milk (chosen amount) into the blender.
2. Turn the blender on and wait until the milkshake is thoroughly mixed.
3. Pour the milkshake into the cup.
4. Grate the dark chocolate and sprinkle it onto the drink.
5. Put in a straw and add the marshmallows (not compulsory).
Enjoy.
By Vlada and Jodhi
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Did you hear about the mathematician who hates negative numbers?
He’ll go past nothing to avoid them!
By Etienne with suggestion from Elijah.
Maths Challenge
K-2 Al is working in a food truck. If the ham toasties are sold for $3 and a woman buys 3 ham toasties, how much does she have to pay?
A. __________________________________
3-6An office worker has to leave for work at 9am. He takes 15 minutes to eat breakfast, 3 mins to brush his teeth. What time will he need to start getting ready?
A. __________________________________
100 Nights of Reading
50 Nights of Reading
Jensen KS
Freya KS
Nisini KS
Macy KP
Calvin 2P
Jun Long 1M
Hannah 1M
Annabella1M
Faydee 1M
Anubhav 5/6M
Brigette 5/6M
Emily KP
August 1M
150 Nights of Reading
Leith 2W Lalita 1M
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Advice with Expressive Eli and Patient PrekshaI am new to Ashfield Public School and sometimes I get lost or confused at school, but I am too embarrassed to ask for help from my teachers or peers as I do not know anyone very well.
Please help me,
Lost
Dear Helpless Soul,
There are many new students at Ashfield who are most likely feeling just like you. Do not be afraid to ask for help as asking for help is a good skill, and if you are afraid to ask for help, you may be confused in future lessons. Have confidence in yourself and you will thrive.
Hope that this helps,
From: Expressive Eli and Patient Preksha
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GARDEN CLUB
1st Monday of every month during School Term, from 3pm:
All students welcome to attend with their parent / grandparent / carer.
www.ashfieldpandc.com.au
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GEt YOUR ENtERtAINMENt MEMBERSHIP NOW tO HELP ASHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL RAISE
MUCH NEEDED FUNDS!
The Entertainment Book comes in either hard copy or soft copy app for $70 for
Sydney area. You can buy the books from us online via this link:
www.entertainmentbook.com.au/
orderbooks/2050e27
or from the 2nd hand uniform stall (cash only) operating near the canteen on Wednesdays and Fridays between 8:45 and 9:15. You can also buy online and arrange to pick up from the school.
SCHOOL UNIFORM DONAtIONSNEEDED
Please consider donating unwanted uniforms that are clean and useable to the second hand uniform stall. Your donations help to give a family an affordable uniform and raise money to support the school at the same time! Uniforms can be dropped at the front office or handed in at the stall Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:30am (next to assembly).
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Photos of
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Student
Work
Artwork by Juliette S. 6B 3H moon rocks
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Lozan 6R
Lozan 6R
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Mykaela’s drawing
KS Alex Holiday writing
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KS Nisini Holiday writing
Victoria
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Community
NewsHomework helpDo you struggle to understand your child’s homework? Does your child need to practice their spelling and times tables? Are you looking for inspiration for projects and assignments?
The free School A to Z app has been created by the Department of Education and Communities to help parents and their school-aged children, wherever and whenever they have homework and study questions.
Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/about/mobile-applications/school-a-to-z
Homework and multi-taskingSomewhere along the line we seemed to have absorbed the idea that teenagers can multi-task perfectly because they’re digital natives. Can kids really do their homework and multi-task?
Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/using-technology/homework-and-multitasking-can-it-be-done
When lunch comes home again – uneatenAlmost nine out of 10 Australian parents say children’s resistance is a major obstacle in their efforts to provide a healthy diet, and in many cases school lunches are one of the battlegrounds.
But it’s a battle families can do without and there are some simple steps to help avoid it.
Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/food/when-lunch-comes-homeagain
Help with EnglishDoes your child need help with spelling or writing? Here are some resources that may help.
Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english
MathsStruggling to remember everything you learnt in maths? If you need a refresher course, here are some tips and tools to help you to help your child.
Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/mathematics
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Special Educators required at our school for:
• K-6 Islam
• K-6 Special Education in Ethics
Dear Parents/Caregivers
We are seeking Volunteers who can commit to instructing K-2 & 3-6 students in Hindu and Special Education in Ethics, under the supervision of a classroom Teacher. As a Volunteer you would be required to teach the students each Wednesday, of the school term, from 2:10-2:45 pm. Volunteers also need to be registered with a recognised organisation as well as obtaining a Working with Children Clearance number (WWCC).
The Department of Education recognises the following organisations:
• Chinmaya Mission Australia (Castle Hill)
• The Saiva Manram (Mays Hill)
• Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia (Kellyville).
For any further information please contact Ms Jennifer Etienne at school on 97984400. Alternatively your child can provide me with your phone number or email and I will be in contact.
Kind regards
Jennifer Etienne EAL/D Specialist Teacher SRE/SEE Coordinator
Name___________________________________________________
Child’s name and class______________________________________
I am interested in Volunteering: Yes / No (please circle)
I know someone who is interested in Volunteering: Yes / No (please circle)
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Every child, every teacher, every parent, every day
The single most important activity for success in reading, is reading aloud to children.
…that bedtime story increases:
motivation and enjoyment of reading vocabulary the ability to learn to read a lifelong love of books and reading
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This is what I need in my bag…
Crunch & Sip
10:00 – 10:15
Lunch
11:00 – 11:50
Recess
1:50 – 2:15
Other
Library Bag School hat Reading Folder
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Day Time Activity Teacher Contact
Monday
8am – 3pm Private Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821
11am – 11:30am Glee Glub Rebecca Melia & Christine Kassabian School
1:25pm – 2:10pm Drumming Club Laura Caloia School
1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Recorder Xara Perrin-Murphy School
1:25pm – 2:10pm Junior Choir Ritu Talwar & Cheryl Gurney School
3pm – 3:45pm Gardening Club Elizabeth Manning School
3:15pm – 6:15pm Abacus Maths Arpana Ahluwalia 0401 664 767
Tuesday
8am – 9am Typing Jana Moisa School
8am – 9am Chess Adrian Miranda School
8:10am – 8:45am Lego Club Anes Kim School
1:25pm – 2:10pm Drama Club Shirley Peshos & Emma Pressman School Hall
1:25pm – 2:10pm Operation Art Gabriella McGrath & Elizabeth Howard School
1:35pm – 2:10pm Robotics Club – Stage 2 Claire Pryke & Christine Kassabian School
3pm – 4pm Timetables Club Denise TeAwa School
3pm – 4:15pm Robotics Club – Stage 3 Christine Kassabian & Claire Pryke School
3pm – 3:45pm German Class Michaela Krenn 0411 631 426
3pm – 5:30pm Chinese Class Jane Dong 0402 168 371
7am – 4:30pm Private Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821
8am - 8:45am Training Band Ben Hingley 0413 428 474
Wednesday
8am – 9am Spellodrome Ritu Talwar School
8:15 – 8:45am Training Band Ben Hingley 0413 428 474
1:25pm – 1:45pm Junior Recorder Mee York Wong School
3pm – 4pm School Band Ben Hingley 0413 428 474
8am – 9am Computer Coding Imelda Finnegan & Alison Smith School
8am – 3:30pm Private Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821
1:35pm – 2:10pm Badminton Anni Chi School
Thursday
8:00am – 8:45am Senior Choir Jessica Bourchier & Cheryl Gurney School
1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Choir Jessica Bourchier & Cheryl Gurney School
3pm – 4:15pm Art Class – Years K-2 Michelle Menzer 0415 331 575
3pm – 4:30pm Homework Club – Years 3-6 Joan Drummond School
Friday
8am – 9am Typing Class Anthia Harris School
3:15pm – 5:30pm Abacus Maths Arpana Ahluwalia 0401664767
3pm – 3:45pm German Class Michaela Krenn 0411 631 426
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