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ALBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD Member of the crossing point learning community Week 1 Term 2 2 May, 2018 Welcome back to Term 2. An especially big welcome to our new families who started with us at Albury PS. This week we welcomed 11 new students to Albury PS. We hope that you enjoy your educational journey with us. We have a huge term ahead of us again with camps, NAPLAN, school photos, cross country carnival and written reports, just to name a few. Please keep a close eye on the newsletter and Facebook to ensure that you are aware of all the happenings. We make every effort to ensure communication is smooth and seamless. I look forward to attending the Cross Country on Monday and want to remind everyone about school photos next Thursday and Friday. STAFFING: I have been given permission to form a panel and advertise for a permanent classroom teacher. This process is quite lengthy but I hope to have an outcome by the end of this term. Miss Stephanie Redgment is, unfortunately, not returning to Albury PS and 1/2MR. Mrs Taylor Dickson will teach 1/2MR until School Staffing makes a decision about filling the position with a permanent teacher. Once again, this process can be lengthy and I am aware of the potential disruption to students but every effort has been made to minimise the disruption and to continue the quality student learning opportunities. We welcome Mrs Karen Tanner to the Administration Manager position for this term. Mrs MacKay has returned to her substantive position at Thurgoona PS and we thank her sincerely for her contribution to the school during her time here, in Term 1 and in 2017. The School Administration Manager position will also be recruited this term as Mrs Clarkson has retired from the Department. We wish her well in retirement and I am sure she will thrive in her new phase of life. ANZAC Day 2018: It was terrific to see so many students, parents and staff attending the ANZAC Day march last Wednesday. It was the first ANZAC Day march for me and it was an absolute pleasure to be able to march with the APS students and staff. Following the march, the school captains, their families, Miss Brooker and I headed up to the monument for the 10:00am service and wreath laying. It was a lovely way to commemorate ANZAC Day. The school ANZAC service was held on Friday 13 April, prior to the school holidays. The school leaders were our hosts, with Peter Travassaros playing the Last Post. A huge thank you to our Guest Speaker, Glen McFarlane (father of Finley), Mrs Woodward and Ms Griffiths for their organisation of the school service. NAILCAN: The 2018 Nail Can Hill Run will be staged in Albury-Wodonga on this Sunday 6 May. Albury PS students are encouraged to register for and complete the Half Can Run. This event is over a shorter distance of 4.3km and is designed to encourage younger participants as well as casual joggers/walkers. In 2016 the Primary School challenge was introduced, with prizes paid directly to the winning schools. $500 will go to the school that wins the event, this is based on the combined times of the first 6 runners in that team. There is also a $200 prize available for the team that takes second place. A further $300 will go to the school team with the largest number of entrants. Last year, Albury Public School received the prize for being the school with the most competitors entered in the Primary School Can. To register for either Nail can Hill event, please visit nailcanhillrun.com.au/registration. Wishing you a happy and productive week. Lianne Singleton, Principal (Rel) WINTER UNIFORM- With the changing of the season and weather, comes the changing of school uniforms. A reminder that blue windcheaters and spray jackets are part of the uniform, other colours are not. School hats are optional during Terms 2 and 3, however we recommend that students do continue to wear them when outside, especially on sunny days. There are quite a few second hand uniforms in our uniform shop. If you wish to have a look please see the office staff. We welcome donations of any uniforms of good quality your children have outgrown. Please drop the clothing into the Front Office. A reminder that our formal winter uniform will be required for School Photos which are being held in Week 2, Thursday 10 and Friday 11 May. Email—[email protected] 481 David St, Albury NSW 2640, Ph 6021 3849 Dates for the Diary May Thursday 3 12:00noon- Special Assembly Monday 7- Yr 3-6 Cross Country Tuesday 8- ICAS Digital Technology Thursday 10- School Photos Mothers Day Stall Friday 11- School Photos P&C Mothers Day Breakfast
Transcript of ALBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL
ALBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD Member of the crossing point learning community
Week 1 Term 2 2 May, 2018
Welcome back to Term 2. An especially big welcome to our new families who started with us at Albury PS. This week we welcomed 11 new students to Albury PS. We hope that you enjoy your educational journey with us. We have a huge term ahead of us again with camps, NAPLAN, school photos, cross country carnival and written reports, just to name a few. Please keep a close eye on the newsletter and Facebook to ensure that you are aware of all the happenings. We make every effort to ensure communication is smooth and seamless. I look forward to attending the Cross Country on Monday and want to remind everyone about school photos next Thursday and Friday.
STAFFING: I have been given permission to form a panel and advertise for a permanent classroom teacher. This process is quite lengthy but I hope to have an outcome by the end of this term.
Miss Stephanie Redgment is, unfortunately, not returning to Albury PS and 1/2MR. Mrs Taylor Dickson will teach 1/2MR until School Staffing makes a decision about filling the position with a permanent teacher. Once again, this process can be lengthy and I am aware of the potential disruption to students but every effort has been made to minimise the disruption and to continue the quality student learning opportunities.
We welcome Mrs Karen Tanner to the Administration Manager position for this term. Mrs MacKay has returned to her substantive position at Thurgoona PS and we thank her sincerely for her contribution to the school during her time here, in Term 1 and in 2017. The School Administration Manager position will also be recruited this term as Mrs Clarkson has retired from the Department. We wish her well in retirement and I am sure she will thrive in her new phase of life.
ANZAC Day 2018: It was terrific to see so many students, parents and staff attending the ANZAC Day march last Wednesday. It was the first ANZAC Day march for me and it was an absolute pleasure to be able to march with the APS students and staff. Following the march, the school captains, their families, Miss Brooker and I headed up to the monument for the 10:00am service and wreath laying. It was a lovely way to commemorate ANZAC Day.
The school ANZAC service was held on Friday 13 April, prior to the school holidays. The school leaders were our hosts, with Peter Travassaros playing the Last Post. A huge thank you to our Guest Speaker, Glen McFarlane (father of Finley), Mrs Woodward and Ms Griffiths for their organisation of the school service.
NAILCAN: The 2018 Nail Can Hill Run will be staged in Albury-Wodonga on this Sunday 6 May. Albury PS students are encouraged to register for and complete the Half Can Run. This event is over a shorter distance of 4.3km and is designed to encourage younger participants as well as casual joggers/walkers.
In 2016 the Primary School challenge was introduced, with prizes paid directly to the winning schools. $500 will go to the school that wins the event, this is based on the combined times of the first 6 runners in that team. There is also a $200 prize available for the team that takes second place. A further $300 will go to the school team with the largest number of entrants. Last year, Albury Public School received the prize for being the school with the most competitors entered in the Primary School Can. To register for either Nail can Hill event, please visit nailcanhillrun.com.au/registration.
Wishing you a happy and productive week.
Lianne Singleton, Principal (Rel)
WINTER UNIFORM- With the changing of the season and weather, comes the changing of school uniforms. A reminder that blue windcheaters and spray jackets are part of the uniform, other colours are not. School hats are optional during Terms 2 and 3, however we recommend that students do continue to wear them when outside, especially on sunny days. There are quite a few second hand uniforms in our uniform shop. If you wish to have a look please see the office staff. We welcome donations of any uniforms of good quality your children have outgrown. Please drop the clothing into the Front Office.
A reminder that our formal winter uniform will be required for School Photos which are being held in Week 2, Thursday 10 and Friday 11 May.
Email—[email protected] 481 David St, Albury NSW 2640, Ph 6021 3849
Dates for the Diary May Thursday 3 12:00noon- Special Assembly Monday 7- Yr 3-6 Cross Country Tuesday 8- ICAS Digital Technology Thursday 10- School Photos Mothers Day Stall Friday 11- School Photos P&C Mothers Day Breakfast
YEAR 4 BORAMBOLA CAMP- Thank you to all the parents/carers who have submitted their child ’s Medical and Consent Information Online. A reminder that this was due to be completed on 13 April and if it is not completed students will not be able to attend Camp. The final payment of $110 is due this week. If you intend on sending medication for your child, please complete and return the note sent home last term, to your child’s class teacher by Monday 7 May. All medication must be handed to Mr Clift in its original packaging clearly labelled with your child’s name, the dosage and frequency on the morning of departure. If you have any questions, please speak to your child’s class teacher. Jacqueline Henderson, Assistant Principal
YEAR 5 EXCURSION TO MELBOURNE AND BALLARAT- A reminder to parents and carers that the Year 5 Expression of Interest note and initial payment for the excursion to Ballarat and Melbourne is due this Friday 4 May. Christel Pargeter and Kristy Phillips Coordinators
YEAR 6 CANBERRA EXCURSION- Reminder- The first instalment is due for payment by Friday 4 May. This can be done online or through our school office. Please return the dietary and medical component to your child’s class teacher by Friday 25 May. Tegan Sutton Camp Coordinator
SCHOOL PHOTOS- School photos will be taken in Week 2 Term 2 (Thursday 10 and Friday 11 May). Please return all photo envelopes on the day to the photographers. No envelopes will be accepted prior to the day. Students are expected to wear full winter uniform, including black shoes. Extra envelopes are available from the office. Classes in Thursdays’ photos: Year 6 group, 5/6LP, 5/6AP, 5/6AH, 5/6AS, 5/6LT, 4CB, 4CCB, 3/4CH, 3LDW, 3LB 2/3MM, 4/5AC, 2MM, 1/2MR, 2MC, Student Councillors, School Captains, House Leaders, Whole school photo, families. Classes in Fridays’ photos: KWN, KAS, KWK, KWDR, KWH,1MB, 1MF, 1MD, families (if needed).
PREMIERS DEBATING- A debating workshop will take place at Albury Public School next Tuesday 8 May. Approximately 12 Stage 3 students will participate in the workshop and will learn about the Manner, Method and Matter, as well as the specific roles of each speaker during a debate with guest educators from The Arts Unit. We are fortunate to be hosting this activity for students and teachers from across the district. Christel Pargeter Debating Coordinator
CROSS COUNTRY 2018 YEARS 3 TO 6- Our school’s cross-country carnival is on next Monday 7 May. Students should come to school in house colours wearing suitable running attire and a warm jacket. Bring a healthy lunch and snack and a drink bottle of water. The races for 8, 9 and 10 year olds will be run between 12:20 -1:00pm, the 11, 12 and 13 year old races will be run between 1:00-2:00pm. Please ensure your permission notes are completed and returned with $4.00 to the “Boomerang Blue” box at the front office as soon as possible. Thank you to all the volunteers, we look forward to seeing you on the day. Dylan Clift Cross Country Coordinator.
Congratulations to Amy and Sophie Gifford who both placed 2nd in their respective divisions in the 2018 Victorian Kyokushin Karate Association Championships held in Geelong on 29 April. Competitors came from across Victoria and the Riverina to compete.
This term we have had a surprising addition to our playground, a Playground Piano. The playground piano has been inspired by Luke Jerram's international public art project, Street Pianos. You can read more about Street Pianos at http://www.streetpianos.com/about/. The piano will enrich our students' school experience, support their learning and enhance their wellbeing in myriad ways:
Providing a focal-point for social interaction
Allowing all students hands-on access to a musical instrument
Enabling students with musical skills the opportunity to perform for their peers
Fostering curiosity about music and the arts
Offering an opportunity for students to demonstrate care and respect for peers and property Mrs Power and her talented visual art students also plan to make our Playground Piano a work of visual art as well.
Jericho Ellao held an impromptu lunchtime concert on our Playground Piano which was very well received by his rapt audience.
CANTEEN MONITORS- Thank you to the students who assisted in the Canteen in term one: Kirra Blackmore, Tahlia Stain and Piper Harvey. Congratulations to: Rory Cosgrave, Bertie Doyle, Brayden Lindsay, Hayden Langston and Ned Haebich who will be helping in the Canteen in term 2. Well done, senior students! Christel Pargeter
BOOK COVERING HELP REQUIRED- Stage 3 have recently acquired a variety of texts that require covering before they can be used by the students. If you are one of those people who finds book covering therapeutic or wants to help get some great educational texts into the hands of our students, please help. You can do so by taking a small box with a few books, supplied with pre-cut contact, from Mrs Pargeter in the Annexe. Thanking you in advance, Stage 3 staff and students.
P&C NEWS
SCHOOL SHIRTS- Thank you for your patience everyone! All the polo shirt sizes are at the canteen now. We are still on a learning curve with stock numbers, please remember we are volunteers raising money for the school which benefits your children. The canteen is now a one-stop-shop for polo shirts ($25), hats ($15) and APS school bags ($45). Payment options include: online (quickcliq.com.au), cash at the canteen window or eftpos at the canteen (please be patient with our new eftpos system). Thank you for supporting your school.
MOTHERS DAY STALL- next week Thursday 10 May - Children can buy a gift for a special person during class time. Prices range from $2 to $10. We need volunteers to help out from 9am - 11am. Contact Ro (0419 720 093) or Sharon (0427 412 351).
MOTHERS DAY BREAKFAST - Egg & bacon rolls and coffee at APS Friday 11 May from 7:30am. If you didn’t receive an order form, collect one from the front office or place your order online at www.quickcliq.com.au MAKE YOUR ORDER BY THIS FRIDAY. We have had no volunteers yet, so please contact Ro (0419 720 093) or Claire (0423 328 060). Lots of fun to be had behind the BBQ!
COLES SPORTS FOR SCHOOLS DOCKETS- These will be collated at the end of this week. Please send dockets to the front office by Friday 4 May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE- FREE- 2 SESSIONS- What to teach children to keep them safe. Wednesdays 9 &16 May 9:30am-1:00pm at Mission Australia, 463-467 Kiewa St, Albury. Bookings essential, email [email protected] or call Stacey on 6942 8011 or Jayne 0428 162 559
HEADSPACE ALBURY WODONGA CUPPA ‘N’ CHAT SESSIONS- Wednesday 2, 9, 16 and 23 May. Time: 5:30-6:00pm for light refreshments, 6:00-7:30pm for consultation at 155 High Street Wodonga at the back of the Gateway Health building on the ground floor. If you would like to attend please email [email protected]
WINTER IN-TOWN LEAGUE TAG COMPETITION- for Girls Under 10 to 12's (some under 13's accepted) will commence on Friday nights starting 27 April 5:00-6:30pm at Melrose Park (across from Lavington East PS) If you are already registered with the Albury Juniors come on down and join in. If your a new player please register at https://playnrl.com/register/ For more information please contact - Clint Knight - 0434272198
TUNING INTO KIDS – a five week parenting program that supports parents to become more aware of their child’s emotions and its impact. Parents learn how to develop an ability to label and understand their child’s emotions and how to support their child in learning to regulate these emotions. EVENING Dates – Tuesdays 8 May to 12 June (not 22 May) Times – 6.30pm – 8.30pm - DAY TIME Dates – Wednesdays 16 May to 13 June Times – 10.30am – 12.30pm Venue –Gateway Health, 155 High Street, Wodonga Bookings Essential – 02 6022 8888
FIRE & RESCUE NSW OPEN DAY 2018- In an effort to educate the community about fire prevention and safety, Fire & Rescue NSW is hosting its annual Open Day on Saturday 19 May 2018 between 10.00am and 2.00pm. Visit your local Fire & Rescue NSW Fire Station and learn more about how to be home fire safe. For more information, visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au
Thurs 3 May Fri 4 May Mon 7 May Tues 8 May Wed 9 May Thurs 10 May Fri 11 May
8:30-2:30 Emma Fraser
9:00-11:30 Rebecca Myers
10:00-1:30 Amy Hayne 11:00-1:30
HELPER NEEDED
8:30-11:30 Meroula Tsakiris
9:00-11:30 Sally Churcher
8:30-1:30 Emma Fraser
10:30-11:30 Paul Burns 12:30-1:30
HELPER NEEDED
9:00-11:30 Ro McGillivray
9:00-11:30 Tracy Brown
We hope everyone had safe and happy holidays. The week of 14 - 18 May we have HEAPS of spaces on the roster (and the rest of the term to be honest) so if you are thinking of coming in for a visit you are more than welcome. Come and have a coffee and a chat and make a sandwich or 2. We would love to see you. It’s a great way to help the school, meet your kids’ friends and meet new people. Help build a happy and healthy school community. If you are able to come in and help or have any questions please call Rachael or Jude 6021 2370 (has an answering machine) Email - [email protected]
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