Newsletter 16th September, 2019 TERM 3, WEEK 9 Principal Nickie Bartlett

Assistant Principals Karen Newton, Jo Wright, Kylie Organ & Emma Smith (Relieving) Cnr Wilson & Phyllis St, South Lismore 2480 • PO Box 497, Lismore 2480 • p 02 6621 3433 • f 02 6622 2797 Visit us online at www.lismoresth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au or email us at lismoresth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Our students have gained “hands on” experience in chicken life cycles over the last two weeks, by watching baby chicks hatch. This is part of the Henny Penny program and is linked to our ProBL unit on living things.

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Congratulations to the Stage 3 students who went on the excursion to Stradbroke Island last week with Ms Organ, Mr Nilon, Mr Caleb, Miss Kelly, Miss Amanda and Miss Arneeka. All staff members reported that the behaviour of the group was outstanding and they were a credit to their families and the school. I would also like to thank all the staff for giving up their time to accompany the children. It is a big ask to be away from your own family for a week and we appreciate their dedication and hard work. Thank you Julie Zorzo and B.C. Hats for donating hats for our staff to wear on the excursion. NAPLAN NAPLAN results will begin coming home for Year 3 and 5 students before the end of this term. This year was the first time these students completed the tests online and only the second time the school has accessed the tests via the internet platform. Thankfully, we did not experience any of the online disruptions that other schools did and the children were comfortable with this form of testing. When looking at your child’s results it is important to remember that NAPLAN is one test on one day. For some children their results will be a true reflection of their abilities, for some, we know the results do not match their abilities and for others they will achieve higher results than expected. What we also know is that NAPLAN is an academic testing platform and does not measure social and emotional, sporting, problem solving, creativity or collaborative skills, all essential to be well rounded individuals. If you wish to discuss your child’s NAPLAN results, please do not hesitate to make an appointment with the class teacher.

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Parent and Community Engagement for Student Learning

Parents, carers and other family members have a significant influence on a student's success at school. The more parents and carers engage in learning, the greater the chance that their children are engaged, motivated and confident learners. This late-afternoon session is designed to be attended by parents/carers and community members. Professor Adrian Piccoli, the Director of the Gonski Institute for Education will be leading this session and will talk on the topic: Too much parental involvement with schools or not enough? How the pressures of the 21st century are changing the roles of parents. This session will be followed by a Q & A with Professor Piccoli.

Tell Them From Me Parent Survey It is not too late to complete our online Parent Survey. If you do not have internet access at home, we can arrange for you to complete the survey using the computer in the school office. Please use the link below to begin the survey.

http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/lsps Don’t forget this Thursday is a half day Public Holiday for the Lismore Cup. Lunch will conclude at 11.45am and all students can be collected from their morning lines area by 12pm. Teachers will mark off the children as they leave. Have a great week. Nickie Bartlett Principal

When: Wednesday 18 September 2019 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Where: Richmond River High Campus Lake Street North Lismore 2480

Cost: Free. Refreshments provided

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What has been happening in Preschool? The tinker table was very popular this week. The children loved using the screw drivers to pull apart an old computer. Some children used wood, hammers and nails to make different sculptures. They have grown confidence in themselves and show a strong sense of responsibility when using the tools. If you have any broken electronics we can pull apart, we would love to use them in Preschool. Outcome 4: children are confident and involved learners.

Staff Changes Due to staff changes during Term 4, Miss Keed will be teaching in the school on Mondays and Tuesdays. Ms Guy will be taking the Echidna group in the Preschool each Monday and Tuesday. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Miss Keed or Ms Guy, who are both really looking forward to taking up their new roles.

Update Details It is important our records are kept up to date in case of emergency. Please advise if there has been any change to your phone number, address or other emergency contacts.

Fees Thank you to the families who are making regular payments towards term 3 fees or have paid their fees in full. Please note the balance of term 3 fees is due by Wednesday, 18th September. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact the office to discuss a payment plan. Payment of fees is compulsory in order to secure your child’s enrolment.

Preschool and Kindergarten 2020 If you have a child eligible for Preschool next year, we are now taking enrolments. Children must turn four by 31st July to be eligible to enrol in Preschool for 2020. Children enrolling in Lismore South in 2020 or re-enrolling in Preschool have had enrolment packs placed in their file. Please complete and return the enrolment forms to the school office by Thursday, 26th September as the Transition to School program commences in week 2 of term 4.

Dates to Remember Wednesday, 18th September – Term 3 fees due Thursday, 19th September – Half day holiday for Lismore Cup – children need to be collected before 12pm Tuesday, 24th September – Echidnas Grandparent’s Afternoon Tea Thursday, 26th September – Goannas Grandparent’s Afternoon Tea End of Term 3 - Tuesday, 24th September – Echidnas. Thursday, 26th September - Goannas Friday, 27th September – Preschool closed for cleaning Term 4 Monday, 14th October – Echidnas Wednesday, 16th/Thursday 17th October – Goannas Tuesday, 22nd October – Echidnas Kindergarten Transition – 9.30 -10.45am Thursday, 24th October – Goannas Kindergarten Transition – 9.30-10.45am Kellie Keed - Preschool Educator

QA6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities 6.2.3 Community engagement The service builds relationships and engages with its community.

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Expectation of the Week Be Safe, Respectful and Responsible by being safe in the playground eg. Use 3 steps – ‘Stop, Walk, Talk’ to solve conflict. Stronger Smarter Value: Honour. Additional Notes Sent Home Today Stage 2 & 3 Students in Stage 2 & 3 have been given a note to visit the Lismore Show. Permission note and payment ($2.00) is due by Thursday, 26th September. Half Day Public Holiday Note

Families who have not returned a half day public holiday note have been issued with another one today. Please complete and return TOMORROW. We still need a completed note even if your child/ren will not be attending school on the day.

Grandparent’s Afternoon On Friday, 27th September students in Kindergarten to Year 2 will be hosting a Grandparent’s Afternoon. This will begin at 12 noon with our K-2 Assembly in the hall. The students will then share reading, a Maths Game and interview their Grandparents. To finish the visit, ice cream will be served to Grandparents and students at the recess break. Karen Newton & K-2 Teachers Maggie’s Pick

On her way to the waterhole, Dumazi finds a big yellow lion caught in a trap.

Please save my life and set me free, he begs. But Dumazi knows that lions roaming free eat little Zulu girls like her... Maree Denning - Librarian

Dates to Remember

Dates Event Detail Tues, 17/9 P & C Meeting 8.15am in PL Room Wed, 18/9 CANTEEN CLOSED Iceblocks 70c each – available at lunchtime Student banking Collected in classrooms Thurs, 19/9 Half Day Public Holiday –

Lismore Cup School finishes at 12pm

Fri, 20/9 Whole School Assembly 10.40am in the school hall UNIFORM STORE OPEN Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays

CANTEEN ROSTER

CANTEEN CLOSED WEDNESDAYS

Tuesday, 17/9 – Lorraine Thursday, 19/9 – Kylie Friday, 20/9 – Stewart, Kylie Monday, 23/9 – Yanni Breakfast available from 8.30am–8.55am daily

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