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Term 4 Week 4 6 November 2018 Message from the Relieving Principal / Mrs Brandtman

Dear Parents and Carers, Mr Jennings is on leave from Monday November 5 until Monday November 19. I will be Relieving Principal and Mr Callaughan will be Relieving Deputy Principal. Mr Hoff will be the Relieving Stage 2 Assistant Principal.

Changes to normal routines for picking up students after school

On some occasions parents and carers may require a change to normal arrangements for the collection of their child

(ren) after school. If this involves another adult being given a parent/carer’s permission to collect their child, it is im-

portant that the school is aware of the change to normal routine. A phone call to the school office or a note sent into

the class teacher prior to the altered arrangements taking place will ensure that there is no confusion around students

being picked up from school by a different person. If parents and carers are running late due to unforeseen circum-

stances, a phone call to the office prior to 3pm would be appreciated and will prevent children and parents from worry-

ing about a child’s safety. Parents and Carers should not pick up other students from school unless the school / class-

room teacher has had approval from the child’s parents.

Lunchtime library activities for our students

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White Ribbon Workshop

Mr Kerr, Mr Jennings and Ms Graham attended the Breaking the Silence workshop at Bonnyrigg High School. It was

a very valuable experience to learn about how the White Ribbon Campaign has made a difference in educating stu-

dents on respectful relationships and positive behaviour towards girls and woman. We would like to thank Dale and

Marianne for running another fantastic workshop. Looking forward to some new initiatives this term and next year!

What an amazing performance by our talented State Representatives

Final results : Theodore 25th overall discus,

Ava 5th in the 100 and 200

Keira 13th 800 overall and Senior Girls Relay 12th overall.

Kindergarten Excursion Last Tuesday, Kindergarten went on an excursion to Darling Harbour to see the theatre production 'Big Bad Wolf'. This show was selected to support the ES1 English unit of work about characterisation. The show was of excellent quality and our students thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The play touched on good personal development messages such as acceptance, friendships, kindness and trying your hardest. After the show the students then had a picnic lunch at Cook Park, Kyeemagh. As one student said' This was the funnest (sic) day ever!'. The teachers were all very proud of the students' impeccable be-haviour and manners while out in public School Uniform Standards Sans Souci PS has a fine reputation within the community for the high standard of school uniform. The majority of students come to school on a daily basis proudly wearing full school uniform. It is vital that parents and carers support the school’s efforts to maintain this standard by ensuring that all students are wearing the approved summer, winter or sport uniforms on any given day. At this time of year full summer uniform is to be worn, including black school shoes. On specified days involving sport or PE activities students are permitted to wear sports shoes instead of black school shoes. Students are re-quired to wear a school hat for all outside activities, including lunch and fruit break. Non-school col-oured hats, jackets and other garments are not permitted. Parents are reminded that clean/washed second hand uniform spares are available from the canteen for $2 per item. I trust all families will do their best to ensure the high standard of school uniform continues at Sans Souci! If you have any questions about school uniforms, please don’t hesitate in contacting me.

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Farmer Fundraiser Raffle

Coo-ee Sans Souci, have you sold your raffle tickets? Remember to return the tickets and money back to the office

and grab some more tickets to sell. Sell to your neighbours, friends and family- you don’t want them to miss out on

the fabulous prizes available.

Keep an eye out on our silent auction of the signed Cronulla Jersey that is placed up near the office. Bids are under

way via the link https://www.myminiauction.com/ssps.

We have researched and discussed where to give our funds to and after much thought we have decided to give it to

a non-profitable organisation in Braidwood called Braidwood Life Centre. This community is found 3 hours south-

west of Sydney and has a population of approximately 1600 people. The organisation provides food vouchers, men-

tal health, physical health check-ups and much more to the community and farmers around Braidwood. It is here our

Sans Souci fundraiser money can make a real difference.

The organiser of this great community centre is very grateful for our thoughts and generous donation. Several of us

will deliver the cheque in person to meet the community and see firsthand how our donation will help. Keep selling

those tickets as this is where we raise as much money as we can. Kindest Regards,

Please note tickets are not to be paid by POP. Cash and tickets in envelope and put in chute at the office..

Thanking you.

Mrs Dobosz, Ms Noonan and Ms Graham Fundraising Committee

Canteen Roster

Monday 12 Nov Help Needed Monday 19 Nov Help Needed

Tuesday 13 Nov Help Needed Tuesday 20 Nov Help Needed

Wednesday 14 Nov Help Needed Wednesday 21 Nov Help Needed

Thursday 15 Nov Christine, Help Need-

ed

Thursday 22 Nov Help Needed

Friday 16 Nov Matt, Help Needed Friday 23 Nov Help Needed

Thanking the following people for helping on Kindy Orientation Day and for help selling uniforms:-

Fay, Maria, Alyson, Belinda, Olympia, Cathy, Suzanne, Bernice, Karly Bettina, Elena

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FOR YOUR DIARY

7 Nov Kindy Orientation

8 Nov Band Tryouts for 2019

15 Nov Band Extravaganza

20 Nov Parent Helper Thank you Morning Tea & Greek Orthodox scripture concert

26 Nov Year 2 Swimming Scheme begins

27 Nov Protestant & Catholic scripture Concert

5 Dec ES1 - End of Year Picnic

6 Dec Year 4 Excursion

11 Dec Presentation Day

13 Dec Year 3 Excursion & Year 6 Farewell

17 Dec Year 6 Graduation & Dance concert

18 Dec Stage 1 & Year 5 End of Year Picnic

19 Dec Stage 2 & Year 6 End of Year Picnic – Last Day of School for Students

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2020 Year 7 Selective High School Applications

A reminder to Year 5 parents that the closing date for this will be Mon-

day 12 November. All parents must apply online. Selective High

School placement tests will occur in March of next year. Detailed in-

structions on how to apply online is available in an application information booklet at: https://

education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7/

information-for-applicants

Year 6 Interrelate Program

This week, after three sessions, the Inter-

relate program for our Year 6 students

ended. Throughout these weeks Year 6

students have been led by their course

educator, Maha, and worked through sev-

eral discussion and tutorial based activi-

ties exploring a range of adolescent is-

sues related to sexuality and relationships. Our Year 6 teachers have been praiseworthy in

the value of this Personal Development and Health program for their students in preparing

them for high school and their teen years.

iPad Information for 2019 Year 5 Parents

For several years now our Stage 3 students have been engaged in our outstanding Bring

Your Own Device program where the use of technology is heavily integrated in all curriculum

areas providing students an opportunity to develop a multitude of 21st century learning skills.

Due to several enquiries from parents about our school’s preferred iPad specifications, we’ve

published in this Newsletter some helpful guidelines to assist your child in being BYOD ready

in 2019. Make sure you also refer to the two dates in the calendar section for the 2019 Year

5 BYOD parent information sessions that will be held later this term. These sessions will be

the same with the two times giving parents flexibility with attending.

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In the Spotlight…

This week’s feature – Snr Hip Hop dance group

Mr Richardson is the teacher coordinator for this talented and energetic dance group. This week we interviewed some hip hop members and en-quired about their highlights from this year’s . Liam R (6K) – Having a lead part in the ‘Thrift Shop’ per-

formance and receiving a Gold certificate at the Kurran-ulla Dance Festival.

Nicolas V (4K) – Being part of our school’s first hip-hop group to perform at the Opera House.

Dimtri A (3K) – Learning a lot about dance from our dance teacher Lauren.

Next Newsletter’s spotlight feature:

Tennis Group

- Spotlight journalist: Hugo Z

Dates:

26th Nov – Yr. 5, 2019 Parent BYOD Information Session, 4:45pm

29th Nov – Stage 3 Antarctica Incursion

4th Dec – Yr. 6 High School Orientation Day

4th Dec – Yr. 5, 2019 Parent BYOD Information Session, 8:15am

13th Dec – Yr. 6 Farewell

17th Dec – Yr. 6 Graduation Ceremony/Dance Concert

18th Dec – Yr. 5 Picnic Day

19th Dec – Yr. 6 Picinc Day

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Parent Helper Morning Tea

11.00am

Tuesday 20 November

In the OOSH room

It’s time for the staff of SSPS to thank all our helpers of 2018.

All those who help with Maths & Literacy groups, P&C Volunteers,

Canteen Volunteers & Scripture Teachers

Please RSVP to the School Office by 13/11/18 on 9529 6123

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