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‘News from the Hill’ Rooty Hill Public School
Quality Education in a vibrant, caring school Web: http//www.rootyhill-p.schools.edu.au Email: [email protected]
Westminster St, Rooty Hill Phone: 9625 8807 Fax: 9832 1561
Term 2 Week 2 7th May 2019
Sports in Schools Begins for Years 3-6 Monday 6th May to Monday 17th June _______________ Year 1 Riverside Theatre Excursion -Tues 7th May ________________ Mothers Day Stall -Tues 7th May ________________ Zone Cross Country -Thurs 9th May ________________ Swimming & Gymnastics Begins -Fri 10th May ________________ Parent Reading Workshop 9:30am -Mon 13th May ________________
NAPLAN Dates Years 3 and 5
-Tues 14th May -Wed 15th May -Thurs 23rd May -Mon 20th May -Tues 21st May -Wed 22nd May -Thurs 23rd May ________________ Year 1 Penrith Lakes excursion -Thurs 16th May ________________ PSSA Begins -Fri 17th May
Focus of the Fortnight
# Allow others to learn
From the Principal After a term at home spending time with family, it really is good to be back at my desk! I’d like to extend thanks to Miss Law for very capably taking on the role of Relieving Principal during my absence, particularly at the beginning of the year which is always especially busy. Thanks also to Mrs Shankaran for her work as Relieving Deputy Principal throughout the term. Attached to this week’s newsletter is the Department of Education’s
School Community Charter which has been produced to support a respectful environment in our schools. It has been developed after extensive consultation with many stakeholder groups, including the Federation of P&Cs, Primary and Secondary Principals’ groups, the Teachers Federation and the AECG. It outlines a framework for positive interactions and provides parents and the school community with guidance in engaging as partners in their children’s learning. It also highlights unacceptable behaviour that has no place in our school communities. I hope you find it interesting – if there are any aspects of the Charter you would like to discuss please contact the school.
Sports in Schools On Monday 6th May, we’re really lucky to have “Sport in Schools” begin at our school.
Students will learn skills and be involved in activities that will be provided by specialist
teachers. These sessions will support
students at our School Athletics Carnival
and the specialist teachers will be able to assist students and teachers at the
carnival. It’s a great opportunity and I’m
sure the children will love it!!!
Sue Bridge
Sport in Schools Coordinator
Debating News On Thursday 2nd of May, the Rooty Hill debating team travelled to Eastern Creek Public
School for the first debate of the Pickles Shield competition.
Amarli, Stefanie, Jaedus and Ashmita made up the team who argued the negative case for
the topic “Cats are better pets than dogs”. Both teams did an outstanding job and the
adjudicator took a long time to decide who
the winner would be. Unfortunately, Rooty
Hill did not come up with the win, but have
taken on the feedback given by the
adjudicator and are ready to work on their
next debate. Miss Madden
Debating Coach
Our School Rules Care For Your
School Care For Others
Care For Yourself
Focus of the Fortnight
# Allow others to learn
From the P&C
Easter Guessing Competition Thank you to everyone for their contribution to the Easter Happening Guessing Competition. To those who generously donated Easter Eggs and items for the raffle, and
who bought raffle tickets, it was very much appreciated.
Also thanks to the helpers who put together raffle tickets and the prizes.
And a big congratulations to all our raffle winners!!
We raised $1300!
Entertainment Book
We are once again selling the Entertainment Book as a fundraiser.
This book is full of discount offers ranging from takeaway to fine dining, shopping
(eg. 5% off Woolworths Gift Cards, 10% off Rebel gift cards) travel, hotels & attractions
(eg. Luna Park, Sydney Aquarium, movie tickets).
The cost is $70 and a great investment, as you could save thousands!
More information will be sent out soon. A sample of the book will be at the office.
For more information, check out the website: www.entertainmentbook.com.au.
You can order online at: www.entbook.com.au/2902s40
WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY 17th MAY Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. And although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many of us, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine. You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by: • Walking with them the whole way to school • If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop • If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way. Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic. Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 17 May 2019! For more information, visit www.walk.com.au KIDS!
Woolworths Earn and Learn 2019 has commenced. Once again our school will participate
for the opportunity to collect some wonderful resources for our boys and girls. Last year
we received paints, paint brushes, cardboard of various shapes and colours, scissors, oil
pastels, pencil caddies pencils and other wonderful items for our classrooms. For every $10
you spend at a Woolworth’s store, you will receive an Earn and Learn sticker - these will be
collected between 1st May and 25th June. There are three collection boxes one in our
office foyer, one in the canteen and one at Woolworths Mt Druitt. Sticker sheets are
available at the office and I have also attached one to this newsletter. I will keep you
posted on our points score! Thank you Michele Power
Camp Payment
Due Dates
Year 3
16th May
13th June
27th June
_________________
Year 4
16th May
13th June
27th June
_______________
Year 5
17th May
7th June
28th June
26th July
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Year 6
17th May
7th June
28th June
26th July
Book Club orders are
due by
Thursday 16th May