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LEETON PUBLIC SCHOOL

Innovation, Opportunity and Success for All : 69533488 : Mallee Street, Leeton : www.leeton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au : leeton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

What’s on at LPS

Week 6 Term 3 – Eisteddfod Music

Monday 26th August Healthy Harold

Tuesday 27th August NSW PSSA Rugby Union

Healthy Harold

Eisteddfod – Recorder - Griffiths

Uniform Shop CLOSED

Wednesday 28th August NSW PSSA Rugby Union

Healthy Harold

Science Workshop K-6

Thursday 29th August NSW PSSA Rugby Union

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Father’s Day Stall

Father’s Day Lunch orders due in – Online cutoff 12pm

Peer Support K-6

Aurora College Parent/Student meeting 3.30pm-4.30pm

Friday 30th August Riverina Athletics

Father’s Day shared lunch @ 1pm

Week 7 Term 3

Tuesday 3rd September Learn, Play, Shine at 9.45am

Wednesday 4th September Festival of Choral Music (FOCM), Sydney

Thursday 5th September Festival of Choral Music (FOCM), Sydney

Stage 2 Trent Barrett Shield

Friday 6th September Festival of Choral Music (FOCM), Sydney

Week 8 Term 3

Monday 9th September EnviroMentors visit K-Yr 2/3

Tuesday 10th September EnviroMentors visit K-Yr 2/3

P&C Meeting 7.00pm Primary Staffroom

Thursday 12th September Platinum Lunch 11.20am-12.20pm – Benvenuti Restaurant

Spelling Bee Stage 2/3 at Griffith

Peer Support K-6

Friday 13th September LNPSSA Stage 2 Rugby League & Netball Gala Day

Kindergarten Enrolments for 2020 Come and enrol now!

Enrolments for students who are eligible to attend school in 2020 are now being taken.

Eligible students are those who turn 5 before 31st July 2020. If you have a child or you

know of anyone who has a child who is able to attend school in 2020, please ask them

to come and enrol. Applications for enrolments are now being taken at the school

office.

Enrolment forms can be found online at the LPS website and also at LPS Office along with

registration forms for our 8 week Kindergarten Transition Program commencing on

Wednesday 16th October. If you would like your child to participate in the Kindergarten

Transition Program, the registration forms need to be handed in to the office as soon as possible.

Father’s Day Stall

The P&C Father’s Day Stall will be held this Thursday 29th

August. There will be the usual range of gifts available and some new and

exciting ones.

Please ensure your child has their money with them on the day and the

teachers will ensure they will have an opportunity to purchase from the stall.

Prices range from $2.00 to $10.00. Any help on the day

between 9.30am – 11.30am (even if it’s only or half an hour

or an hour) would be greatly appreciated. The stall will be

open during Father’s Day lunch on Friday. Please contact

the school office on 69533488 if you are able to assist on the day.

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Principal’s Report

Dear Parents, Carers & Community Members

What a busy week last week at Leeton public School with students across the school involved in a variety of events including

State PSSA Boys Touch, Tennis, Girls Touch football, LNPSSA Athletics Carnival, Debating and the Leeton Eisteddfod. The

students had an amazing week and were extremely successful in all areas they participated in, both on and off the sporting field.

This week we have students involved in the Leeton Eisteddfod, Riverina PSSA Athletics Carnival, PSSA State Rugby Union

competition as well as celebrating Father’s day across the school.

Sporting Success

It is wonderful to see our students being so successful on the sporting field across a wide variety of events. I am so proud of their

achievements and would like to thank the teachers and volunteers who organise student participation as well as coach our

students. I would also like to thank the parents who travel with the students to many of these sporting events.

NSW PSSA State Touch

Last week Caydan and Jack travelled to Newcastle to represent the

Riverina in the NSW PSSA Boys Touch competition.

The Riverina team played 12 games over the 3 day tournament. They

both played extremely well and enjoyed their wonderful experience.

LNPSSA Athletics Carnival

On Monday 56 students took part in the Leeton Narrandera PSSA

Carnival held at the High School ovals. Our students did us proud on

the day taking out 5 Age Champions as well as the three major trophies

on the day. More details about the carnival can be found elsewhere in

this newsletter.

We have 27 students travelling to Albury next Friday to represent the

LNPSSA at the Riverina Athletics Carnival. I would like to wish all of our

students the best of luck.

Tennis

Also taking place last week was the Tennis day held at Parkview. The

students all had a great day on the court with 7 students being selected

to compete at the next round.

Leeton Eisteddfod Jack and Caydan

Many of our Students have been involved in the Leeton Eisteddfod over the last couple of weeks in the areas of Dance and

Choir. The students have done an amazing job on stage representing Leeton Public School with pride.

In the Dance section of the Eisteddfod our S2 Dance group won their section with the S3 Group receiving a Highly Commended.

Our wonderful Infants dance group placed second on the day.

In the Choir section of the competition we were extremely successful. The Primary School Choir won both the Primary School

Choir section and the Folk Song section as well as placing 2nd in the section Primary Choir Conducted by a student (Tom Cooper).

The S3 Choir came second in the Primary Choir section.

Our Stage 2 Choir won the Juvenile Choir Years 3 & 4 as well as taking out the Special Award – Leeton Removalist Trophy for a

Leeton School who gives the best performance. Our Juvenile Choir came second in that section. In the Infants section our

Kindergarten Choir placed second.

Debating

Congratulations to our two debating teams who were also successful last week at a Debating Gala day which took place in

Darlington Point.

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This Week @ LPS

NSW PSSA Rugby Union

This week we have Vula, Jack and Ethan in Sydney representing the Riverina in PSSA Rugby Union. Good luck to all of the boys.

Father’s Day Lunch – Friday 30th August

On Friday 30th August we will be holding our usual Father’s day shared lunch in the school

grounds commencing at 1pm. We are looking forward to hosting all the special men in our

student’s lives.

Father’s Day Stall

Students will have the opportunity to purchase items for Fathers from the Father’s Day stall which will take place on Thursday

29th August and will be open on Friday 30th August at lunch time.

Walk and Wait

Mallee Street is extremely busy at 3:25 with buses and cars trying to navigate the street to pick up students. We ask that when

you have collected your child from the Walk and Wait area that you leave as soon as possible to allow others access to parking

to pick up their child/children.

Tell Them From Me Survey

Once again, our school, like many other public schools in the state, will participate in a Department of Education initiative: the

Tell Them From Me student feedback survey. The survey measures factors that are known to affect academic achievement and

other student outcomes. The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching

practices.

The survey is a great opportunity for our students to provide us with valuable and quick feedback on what they think about

school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. More than 6,300 schools

in Australia and around the world have used Tell Them From Me to survey 5.4 million students. Capturing the voices of our

students will help improve how we do things at our school.

More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au

I want to assure you that the survey is confidential. The survey is conducted online and will typically take less than 30 minutes to

complete. It will be administered during school hours between 26th August and 25th October. Participating in the survey is

entirely voluntary.

A consent form has been sent home with students. If you do not want your child or children to participate, please return the

form to school by Friday 30th August. Copies of the form and FAQs are available from:

http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents.

Wishing you all a great week

Jayne Gill

Principal

POP (Parent Online Payments)

A reminder to parents when paying online to make sure you sign and return the permission note for your child to the Front

Office. Thank you to the parents/carers who have already done this.

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SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to these students for their exceptional achievement, behaviour and service to others.

DIAMOND AWARD WINNERS

Back L-R: Tiarnee R, Raffaele M, Kebron L, Jack H, Coral D Front L-R: Layla J, Juliette D, Claire A, Indi –Raye S

COMMONWEALTH BANK AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who have deposited 10

deposits into their Commonwealth Bank account.

L-R: Benji L-R, Matilda W, Thomas T

PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM

This week in Peer Support the children will be participating in activities helping them to identify and accept differences in people. Children will also identify ways they can demonstrate being caring through their actions.

Discuss with your child the importance of accepting differences in other people. Perhaps

take the time to identify and discuss the various differences people may have eg appearance, religion, culture,

disabilities. Ask your child to share the qualities they appreciate in their friends.

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MERIT AWARD WINNERS

Fox Georgia D, Jaxson O’D

Wild Sadie W, Layla J

Lester Ruby H, Paige R

French William C, Ella D

Bland Mia H, Pippa L

Blabey Heidi C, Maia B

Gleeson Kyle L, Emily A

Jennings Faith F, Ben D, Jack H

Griffiths Sage D, Kohen G, Kade McL

Ottley Cid P, Khatira S, Matilda W

Tan Fazal H, Demi O, Hamish S

Paterson Scarlet M, Eli D, Jaxon J

Rodda Georgia C, Montana McC, Mackenzie O’L

Gleitzman Kebron L, Josh N, Mia G

Life Education Van visit 2019 – Thursday 22nd August to Wednesday 28th August

Thursday

22nd August Friday 23rd

August Monday 26th

August Tuesday 27th

August Wednesday 28th August

9.20-10.20

Middleton (Blabey) Stage 2 –

Year 3 only

Frazer (Fox)

Early Stage 1

O’Halloran (Paterson)

Stage 3

Sales (Blabey)

Stage 1 – Yr 2

Browning (Tan)

Stage 2 - Year 4 only

10.20-11.20

Vallance (Wild)

Early Stage 1

McLennan (French)

Stage 1 – Yr 1

11.20-12.20

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

12.10-12.55

Tiffin (Ottley) Stage 2

Ramponi (Gleitzman)

Stage 3

Ryan (Griffiths) Stage 2

Lyons (Rodda) Stage 3

Spina (Bland)

Stage 1 – Yr 1 (12.10-1.10)

12.55-1.40

1.40-2.10

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2.10-2.30 Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess

2.20-3.20 Peer

Support

Kirkup (Gleeson)

Stage 1 – Yr 2

Whole School

Assembly

Belford (Lester)

Early Stage 1

Lester Yr 1’s to be split between Bland (Wed 28/8) and French (Tuesday 27/8).

Blabey Yr 2’s to be split between Gleeson (23/8) and Blabey (27/8)

Tan Yr 5’s to be split Gleitzman (23/8), Rodda (27/8) and Paterson (26/8)

Life Education Healthy Harold Merchandise

The following products are available for your child to buy at lunchtime during the Life Ed van visit. Please send your child’s money in a sealed

envelope with their name and order listed on the outside.

Tattoo $0.50

Harold post-it note $1.50

Harold handball $3.00

Small Harold soft toy $8.00

Large Harold soft toy $15.00

Ms Belford

LNPSSA ATHLETICS CARNIVAL REPORT

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the LNPSSA Athletics Carnival on Monday. All students strived to do their best despite the chilly and extremely windy conditions again this year.

The students' efforts resulted in LPS being awarded the Eric Dahl Memorial Athletics Overall Point Score trophy. To add to the accomplishment of the day, LPS were also awarded the Lin

Gordon Athletics Handicap Trophy (which is based on total points score in relation to enrolment numbers, ensuring that all schools compete with a level playing field). To round out the trifecta, LPS were also awarded the prestigious Ian Lucas Overall Point Score trophy which is awarded to the school with the most points scored across the three disciplines, Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics!

Junior Boys Age Champion - Sebastian C Junior Girls Age Champion - Ellena H 11 years Girls Age Champion - Mackenzie L 11 years Boys Age Champion - Riley L Senior Boys Age Champion - Jacob B

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Thank you to the family members who braved the weather to support the children, especially Kathryn Bechaz, Greg Halloran and other parents, who jumped in where needed on the day, to help out at the different events. Students who have qualified to attend the Riverina Athletics Carnival in Albury on Friday, 30th August were sent home permission notes last week. If your child is unable to attend, please advise urgently so a replacement can be made. Tanya O’Halloran Sports Co-ordinator

LEETON/NARRANDERA PSSA HOT SHOT TENNIS – TODD WOODBRIDGE CUP

On Wednesday the 21ST August, 26 Stage 2 students took part in the Leeton/Narrandera PSSA Todd Woodbridge Cup. The

students played at Parkview courts against Wamoon, Yanco, Parkview and Whitton-Murrami schools .

The students were placed into three teams of eight. They used minimised nets and compression balls. Students played both

doubles and mixed doubles matches. All teams played well. Leeton Public will have one team going to the Regional final in

Wagga Wagga. Selection of eight players will take place over the next few weeks.

Today there were some very close matches and all students should be proud of their efforts. LPS demonstrated excellent

sportsmanship and behaviour. It was a great day, although they had to battle the windy and cold conditions.

I would like to thank the wonderful parents/family who helped with transporting the students to the courts and encourage all

students.

Emma Hetherington, Tennis Co-ordinator

The weather was disgraceful but we still kept on going as good as we could.

-Zara-

I liked that everyone didn`t care if they won or lost. Was a fun day!

-Willis-

I liked that everyone had a go and everyone played by the rules.

-Aimon-

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CRUNCHY CABIN NEWS

I am aware that there are a handful of students who are gluten intolerant. If you have any special requests please let me know either 0427532401 or blimy74@gmail.com and I will endeavour to find them. Nuggets? Pasta? Wraps? The canteen will NO LONGER be selling milo’s on FRIDAY MORNINGS as I am extremely busy. Monday to Thursday Milo’s will still be available.

FATHERS DAY LUNCH @ 1.00

LIMITED MENU

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ONLY ORDER ITEMS AVAILABLE.

BUTTER CHICKEN w RICE $6.00

LARGE PIES $3.50

HOTDOGS $3.50

SAUSAGE ROLLS $3.00

MINI PIES $1.00

SAUCE SACHET .50c

ALL DRINKS AVAILABLE

ALL LUNCH ORDERS TO BE IN NO LATER THAN THURSDAY FOR

CATERING PURPOSES MUCH APPRECIATED.

ONLINE ORDERING CUT-OFF 12 NOON THURSDAY.

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CRUNCHY CABIN ROSTER

Week 6

Monday 26th-Belinda

Tuesday 27th-Mary-Ann

Wednesday 28th-Tyne

Thursday 29th-Karen

Friday 30th-Tyne

Week 7

Monday 2nd-John/Coila

Tuesday 3rd-Belinda D

Wednesday 4th-Tyne

Thursday 5th- Cara

Friday 6th-Jo

Week 8

Monday 9th-Alice Davy

Tuesday 10th-Mary-ann

Wednesday 11th-Tyne

Thursday 12th-Karen

Friday 13th- Tyne s/v

FRIDAY 13TH -STAGE 2

GALA DAY

Week 9

Monday 16th- John/Coila

Tuesday 17th-Belinda D

Wednesday 18th-Ange

Thursday 19th-Cara

Friday 20th-Bec

Week 10

Monday 23rd-Alice

Tuesday 24th-Mary-ann

Wednesday 25th-Jo

Thursday 26th-Karen

Friday 27th-TynE

UNIFORM SHOP

OPENED ALTERNATE TUESDAYS OR BY APPOINTMENT.

CONTACT BELINDA 0427532401.

Closed tomorrow 27th August

TERM 3 OPENING DAYS

Tuesday 3rd & 17th September

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HAROLD

MERCHANDISE

Dear Parents,

Life Education NSW is a not for profit organisation that relies on the support of the community to assist us in reaching our fundraising goals. Every Harold product purchased helps us visit more children in NSW.

The sale of Harold merchandise to the children whilst the program is visiting each school supports our overall fundraising activities and helps cover the gap between the cost of delivery and what parents and schools pay for our program. These products help to remind children about the messages delivered to them during their Life Education session and have either a picture of Harold or the Life Education logo on them.

The educator will provide the opportunity for children to purchase these products during the school visit. Please DO NOT make online payments to your school. Please provide the correct money in an envelope with the item written on the face of the envelope along with your child's name and class. This allows the educator to process orders efficiently and accurately. Orders will be returned by the conclusion of the visit. You can also check out our NEW product range online by visiting www.lifeeducation.org.au/shop

Name: Class:

Product Description Price Incl. GST QTY Product Description Price Incl. GST QTY

Tattoo $0.50 Large Harold Soft Toy $15.00

Harold Post-it-note $1.50

Harold Hand Ball $3.00

Small Harold Soft Toy $8.00

Total Owing $ Total Owing $

NB Harold Products are subject to availability Life Education NSW thanks you for your support.

Help support Life Education I would like to donate $ to Life Education NSW. Gifts of $2.00 or over are tax deductible.

I would like to hear more from Life Education NSW

Parent/Carer Name:

Email:

Postcode:

Visit Life Education at www.lifeeducation.org.au