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(staff, students and parents/carers), the word friendly is the most popular word in all!

Kindergarten Orientation We are looking forward to welcoming next year’s Kindergarten students to our school this coming Thursday for our orientation session. If you have a child, or know of a neighbour’s child, who will be 5 years old on or before 31 July 2015 and are yet to enrol, please contact the school immediately to ensure inclusion in this Thursday’s program.

Sydney West

Softball Well done to Mike who recently competed at the PSSA State Softball Carnival representing our region (Sydney West) for the tournament held in Ballina. The team was placed second at the carnival. Both the coaches Tracey and Gina said Mike performed very well and was a credit to the School and region with his behaviour and skills on and off the field. Congratulations Mike.

Congratulations I would like to congratulate Miss Corner who was married last Saturday. She looked stunning and extremely happy on the day. Miss Corner is

Award Winners

Silver Awards

Inside this issue :

From the Principal 1

K-2 Fun Day 2

SRC Update 2

PSSA Rugby League 2

10 Year Celebration

Bush Dance 2

Cake Stall 2

Fathers Day Stall 3

Poems from S3S 3

Term Planner 4

Glenmore Park Public School

Newsletter

From the Principal

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Mini Fete Our Mini Fete was a huge success - even the rain couldn’t stop us! I would like to thank all of the staff of GPPS for their hard work, particularly Mr Corry, Mrs Apps and Miss Corner. The money raised will be used by Year 6 to purchase a gift for the school.

I have gathered some fantastic information about our school, thanks to the parents/carers who completed the survey. In collating the responses the following things have been identified as our strengths:

the wonderful staff (teaching, administrative and support);

the many opportunities that the students are provided with;

the resources available to support the students’ learning; and

the beautifully maintained grounds. I have also been able to now create the parent/carer Tagcloud. Many wonderful words were used to describe our school. Interestingly enough, when I look at all three Tagclouds

Issue 17 11 November 2014 HONOUR AWARD

WINNERS

Jayden 5P

Garry 6C

GOLD AWARD

WINNERS

Ciara 2W

Sophie 2S

Alex 2S

Nicholas 2W

Connor 5H

Jayden 5P

Garry 6C

SILVER AWARD

WINNERS

Siobhan 3H

Sera 3O

Brock 4W

Rhys 4W

Nikita 5H

Maegan 5/6A

Alyssa 5/6A

Jayden 5P

Alicia 4W

Tayler 5/6A

Garry 6C

Billie 6L

Mitchell 6L

Emma KW

Sydney 2S

Nicholas 2W

Olivia 2R

Bella KL

Emily KL

Victoria KL

Inside this issue: From the Principal

Design An Ad

Competition

Goalball Report

Honour Award

Profiles

Gold Award

Profiles

LLW@ School

Toys ‘n’ Tucker

Term Planner

Students not

returning 2015

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WE’RE ON THE

WEB!

http://

www.glenmorepk-

p.schools.nsw.edu.

au

currently on leave and will return to school on Monday 17 November. She will be known as Mrs Hughes from that day.

I would also like to congratulate Mrs Murray and family on the birth of their second child. Olivia was born on Tuesday 4 November 2014. Both mum and baby are doing well.

Natalie Mansour

Natalie Mansour PRINCIPAL

Penrith Star Design an Advertisement Competition

During the last half of Term Three Year 6 took part in a competition through the Penrith Star advertising local businesses in the Penrith area. Our school concentrated on the "Good Guys" Penrith store. Congratulations to Ruby of class 6C who achieved 3rd place and $100 in the Primary section of the competition. Well done to Ruby and to all Year 6 children taking part in this year's competition.

Earlier this month, I went to South Australia to play in the Australian Goalball Championships (Nationals). This is the biggest goalball tournament in Australia and my first time attending. I was a member of the Junior NSW team, my position is left wing or centre. NSW did extremely well and one most divisions over the week. The juniors had an unlucky loss (8-9) with a very close game to South Australia in the grand final. We were awarded the Silver Medal, which was awesome. The whole tournament went for six days and we were undefeated until the fifth day. When we were on court we were extremely competitive, and saw our opponents as the enemy but when we were off the court we could potentially be brothers and sisters. I had an absolute ‘Goal’ ball!

HONOUR AWARD WINNERS PROFILES ALICIA 5P - Hi my name is Alicia. I am in class 5P with Mrs Pace. My favourite sports are soccer and waterskiing. My friends are Chloe, Jessica, Fiona, Emily, Maddison R. My favourite subjects are art and sport. I’m glad to be getting my Honour Award.

JESSICA 5P - Hi my name is Jessica. I’m in Year 5 this year, my class is 5P. My friends are Ashleigh, Sophie, Caito, Georgia, AJ and Liana. My favourite subjects are spelling and H.S.I.E. I’m glad to be getting my Honour and second Gold Awards. My family members are Mum,

Dad, brother (David), sister (Rachael), my dog (Maximus) and my Nan. I like playing softball, netball, soccer and basketball. My softball friends are Demi, Zoe, CC, Alex, Jorgia, Emmah, Monique, Arabella, Emily and Maddison.

JAYDEN 5P - My name is Jayden, I am in class 5P. My favourite subjects are Maths, Spelling and P.E. My friends - Tom B, Riley W, Tom S, Brayden L, Riley W. And I am happy to be receiving my Honour Award.

GARRY 6C—Hi, my name is Garry and I’m in class 6C with Mr Corry. I have been in this school since Kindergarten and very proud to get this award. In school my favourite subjects are maths, english, and P.E. Outside of school on the weekends I play cricket. I play reps on Sunday for Penrith and have been playing reps for three years. I can’t wait to go to high school and will sadly miss this school.

ISABELLA 5/6A - Hi, I am Isabella and I am in 5/6A with Mrs amazing Apps. I’ve been going to G.P.P.S. since Kindergarten and have been waiting to get my Honour Award for ages now. Some of my friends are Saskia, Chloe, Hayley and Bridie and I love to play soccer and take photos with Mrs O’Connor.

GOLD AWARD WINNER PROFILES

ALEX 2S - Hi, my name is Alex, I am in class 2S and I’m 8 years old. My favourite subject is Art and I like lunchtime because that is when I get to play with my friends.

MADDISYN 4W - Hi my name is Maddisyn. I am in 4W. I am 10 years old. I like to play netball, tee ball and soccer and I like to take photos. My friends are Ella, Gracie, Jessica, Teanna, Milly, Maddy H and Alyssa.

ROSEMARY 5H - Hi my name is Rosemary. I’m in 5H—Mrs Harris. My friends are Rhianna and Yashna. I like playing netball and football and my favourite subject is Maths.

AYDAN 5P - Hi my name is Aydan, I am in 5P. I love playing on my mac with my friends. My friends are Aleks, Jaison, Fraser and Cody. And we all like the same thing—MINECRAFT.

CONNOR 5H - Hi my name is Connor. I’m in 5H and really like football. My hobbies include being outside, playing games and talking with my friends. I am very glad that I am earning this award and I hope to earn another one.

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HOW TO CONTACT

US

Address:

33-41 The Lakes

Drive

GLENMORE PARK

NSW 2745

Phone:

4733 6204

FAX:

4733 6430

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY

PENRITH OBSERVATORY

Family Astronomy Night Telescopes for

Christmas The UWS Penrith

Observatory together with the Western Sydney Amateur Astronomy

Group (WSAAG) will be running an Astronomy Night on Saturday, 22 November from 8pm – 10pm. The evening will include a presentation

from WSAAG members who will look at some of

the different types of telescopes you could buy

for your families and friends, a 3D astronomy movie and stargazing

through the University’s computerised telescopes

(weather permitting). Cost: $15 adult,

$10 child/concession and $40 family.

Bookings are essential: Book and pay online:

www.uws.edu.au/observatory, What’s On Enquiries: Phone (02)

4736 0135 or email r.mccourt@uws.edu.au

www.facebook.com/

UWSObservatory

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NICHOLAS 2W - “Hello” my name is Nicholas . My teachers name is Miss Witherspoon. My class is 2W. I like anything related to school work. I love to help others as well. My favourite subjects to do at school are maths and writing. My best friends are William from 2W and Daniel from 2S.

SOPHIE 2S - My name is Sophie . I am in 2S. My class friends are Imogen, Viola, Wanita, Sky and Hayley. My favourite subject is English. I like to play handball at lunch and I like skipping for sport.

For the past three weeks all the students have been having great fun and learning valuable basketball skills from Jarrod Moore during their P.E. lessons. Jarrod is the Participation and Development Officer at Penrith and Districts Basketball Association.

LLW@S

Live Life Well at School

FORTNIGHT FOOD FACT

Red plant foods, like tomatoes and watermelon contain

lycopene, which is thought to reduce the risk of some

cancers and heart disease.

Green vegetables including spinach, cabbage and

broccoli contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which can protect

against certain eye diseases.

Blue and purple foods like eggplant and blueberries

contain anthocyanis, which protect against cancers.

White foods like cauliflower contain sulforaphane which

protect against cancer.

Toys ‘n’ Tucker 2014

Students are asked to bring in donations of food or gifts for Anglicare to collect. Examples of food would be long life

custard, pasta sauce, tinned tuna/salmon/ham, Christmas cake and puddings, small packs of biscuits

and lollies. Gifts ideas include sports equipment, gift cards, family games, toiletry packs for teens, books for all ages and toys for all ages.

All donations are to be new and unused and not wrapped.

Donations can be placed in the boxes in the office. The last day for donations to be received at school is

FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER.

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TERM 4, 2014

WEEK 6

10/11

Yr 1 Excursion

Penrith EEC

1L & 1E

Prefect 2015

campaign begins

11/11 12/11

Year 2 Excursion to

Warragamba

Yr 1 Excursion

Penrith EEC 1A & 1D

13/11

Kindergarten

Orientation Day

14/11

PSSA

WEEK 7

17/11 18/11

5c fundraiser party

19/11

Kool Kids recital

12:30-3pm

20/11

Kinder 2015

Parent school tour

K/6C, K/6S Police

station visit

21/11

Last Day Summer

PSSA

Last day award

trade-ins

WEEK 8

24/11

Prefect speeches

(students only)

25/11 26/11 27/11 28/11

Prefects 2015

advised

WEEK 9

1/12

2/12

3/12

K/6C, K/6S Party

Public school’s

High School

Orientation Day

4/12

Award Assembly

9:30am

5/12

Leadership Morning

Tea

WEEK 10

8/12

PBL Reward Day

9/12

Last day Scripture

10/12

Parent Helpers

Morning Tea

10:45am

11/12

Presentation Day

9:30am

12/12

Reports go home

WEEK 11

15/12

Talent Quest

16/12

Yr 6 Netball

17/12

Students Last Day

Year 6 Farewell

18/12

Staff Development

Day

19/12

Staff Development

Day

Blackman Bicycles have generously supported the

Glenmore Park Public School

Walkathon 2014 fundraiser

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GPPS STUDENTS MOVING SCHOOLS IN 2015

Please note my child/children will be moving schools in 2015;

at the beginning of Term 1 2015 during 2015 before the end of Term 1 / after Term 1 (delete one)

Child’s Name: ________________________________________ Class: _____________

Child’s Name: ________________________________________ Class: _____________

Child’s Name: ________________________________________ Class: _____________

Child’s Name: ________________________________________ Class: _____________

Name of new school: ___________________________________________________________

New Home Address: ___________________________________________________________

Parent Signature: __________________________________ Date: _______________________