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Thursday 26th September 2019

From the Principal Extravaganza Thank you to all the parents and family members who provided positive feedback about the extravaganza. It was really rewarding to see the students perform and see them so excited on the night. A dvd of the night will be available early next term. We will keep you updated with when it will be available. Holidays This Friday 27 September will be the last day of Term 3. I wish all students and staff a safe and happy school holidays. School returns for students and staff on Monday 14 October. Parking around the school Recently there have been a number of issues raised from parents and community members in relation to parking. Many of the concerns relate to the safety of students once they are out of the school gates. Each and every driver needs to be extremely vigilant during these times and ensure that all road rules are being followed. Parents and grandparents are also reminded that the staff parking area is only to be accessed by staff. During pick up and drop off times, please encourage your child to cross at the crossing and to not walk through the driveways. The council rangers will be doing regular checks and issuing on the spot fines.

Upcoming Events 27th September 2019 Dress like a Farmer Gold Coin

Donation. Last day of Term

14th October 2019 Students Return to school Term 4

18th October 2019 Kindergarten Calmsley Hill Farm visit

25th October 2019 Gala Day

28th October 2019 Grandparents Day

4th November 2019 Cockatoo Island Stage 2

Farmer Day Fundraiser this Friday 27th Students and staff are asked to dress in farmer like clothes in support of the farmers who are currently experiencing difficulty due to the drought conditions. A gold coin donation is being requested. All proceeds will go directly to the farmers.

2020 Enrolments (New Enrolment Policy) We are now taking enrolments for Kindergarten for 2020. If you have a child who is turning 5 on or before July 31st 2020, they can start next year. Please come and see one of our friendly office staff for an enrolment package. In accordance with the new Department of Education enrolment policy, parents planning to enrol their child will be asked to complete the 100-point residential address check to confirm they live within the school’s designated intake area. This means you will need to provide documents to verify your child’s current address. Please see below the list of approved documents for the residential address check. To complete the enrolment process, parents will also need to provide: 1. An enrolment application

2. Birth certificate, passport, identity document.

3. Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR), Immunisation History Statements (Obtained from Medicare). In addition, if your child is the subject of family law matters you will need to provide copies of any family law or other relevant court orders. If your child has health, disability or other support needs, you will need to provide: 1. Copies of medical/healthcare or emergency action plans.

2. Evidence of any disability or other support needs, including any learning and support plans. Our current Kindergarten teachers are planning a series of Orientation days for new students and a Parent Information session. We are happy to collect contact details for all potential Kindergarten students and we will advise you of all the dates and details however, it is a necessary requirement to have all the relevant documents to proceed with enrolment.

4W Science lesson 4W testing their magnetic racers they made. Putting their Science learning into practice.

Extravaganza ‘I Am, We Are’. The Creative Arts Committee would like to thank you all for supporting our students and teachers last Monday 16th September in the presentation of our Extravaganza’ ‘I Am, We Are’. Term 2 saw teachers and staff begin planning concepts, choosing music, backdrops, booking buses and other important behind the scenes necessities. Rehearsals also began promptly in the first week of second term. Students were excited to learn about the cultures of the countries their grades represented and start learning the choreography their teachers had put together. The excitement ramped up a notch in Term 3, as the date for Extravaganza drew closer. Costumes and props added to the electric atmosphere that filled our school. When the day finally arrived, our school was awash with smiles and a contagious buzz of excitement as the buses began to fill and arrive at Events Cinema. SHOWTIME: So many memorable moments… Who can forget the majestic Chinese Dragon and hypnotic fan performance of Year 5, the cutest Haka anyone has ever seen by Kindy or the smiles on the faces of the Year 4 Leprechauns? Not to mention, the amazing sandstorm dance of Year 3, the fun road trip on Route 66 with Year 1, the colourful Brazilian carnivale of Year 2, the rockin’ British tribute presented by Year 6 and the endless sea of smiles of the students and audience members. Perhaps the most memorable and definitely most moving part of our Extravaganza may have been our finale, showcasing Australia’s Heritage with some of our Koori kids performing on stage, joined by all the students, from all the different cultures that make up our school community. We truly hope you enjoyed our performance and message of unity. Alicia Collins, Teneille Campbell, Teresa Calder, Tracey Moir, Kimberley Morris, Rebekah Kenyon -Creative Arts Committee-

Debating Congratulations to Bradbury’s Debating Team for becoming the Inter-Zone champions in the Premiers Debating Challenge. We are now into the Quarter finals and will be debating against The Oaks. Regional Athletics Carnival Bradbury has had a fantastic fortnight on the sporting fields. Three students that competed at the Regional Athletics Carnival are heading to the State Carnival next term. Well done Brooklyn and Reki from Year 5 and Ashton from Year 6. State Softball Selection We have also had Benjamin from Year 5 selected for the State Softball team. He will be completing at a national tournament later this year. Congratulations on your selection!

Archal Raising money for Charity Archal from 1E has decided to donate her hair to raise money for charity. If you would like to help her reach her goal of $700 please click on link. https://hairwithheart.everydayhero.com/au/archal

Community Support Our school has the opportunity to win $10 000 to create an outdoor space for the students. Each family member is able to go to http://www.grillex.com.au/win and enter to help us win the space. We would love an outdoor area that has seating, shade clothes and a bbq where children can learn to cook and the community can come together. It doesn't take long to fill in the competition and would be fantastic if we got the community support and won - Thank you in advance.

Book Club Orders

Book club orders have arrived back and have been distributed. If you did not receive your order please advise Mrs Smith ASAP.

Sydney Thunder Mascot Challenge Kindergarten have been taking part in the Sydney Thunder Mascot challenge over the last few weeks. The students have had lots of fun learning to throw, bounce and catch. They even get a certificate to take home as well as their very own handball.

After School Cricket Program Next Term an after School Program will be offered for K-6 on Wednesdays, weeks 2-7, 3:10pm – 4:10pm. The cost will be $99 or free if you use the active kids voucher.