Principal: Mr Tim Allen Email: yanco-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Week 2 Term 2 Monday, May 6, 2013 Phone: 69 557162 Fax: 69 557477

Welcome Back to Term 2 at Yanco Public School. I hope that all students and staff had an enjoyable break and have returned to school refreshed and looking forward to another very busy term. This term sees a number of changes in school administration which were communicated to parents by letter last week. They include the school newsletter The Ibis now being published on Monday of each week.

Last week staff spent the first two days attending School Development Days at Wamoon Public School and Yanco Public School. Items on the agenda included preparations for the implementation of the new Australian Curriculum from 2014, updating staff with mandatory training requirements and planning around Student Welfare initiatives. Further planning will take place at staff development at Wamoon PS in Week 5 and parents will receive further information about Student Welfare initiatives.

Term 2 will once again be a very busy sporting term. This week students in Year 5/6 will attend the Mortimer Shield Rugby League Competition on Thursday, 9 May with the LNPSSA Touch Football Gala Day for Year 5/6 students being held in Narrandera during Week 3 on Friday, 17 May 2013. Could I please ask for parents and carers to keep themselves aware of school commitments as they are published in the school calendar in the newsletter.

This week also sees the beginning of the Leeton Community of Schools Middle School Transition Initiative, with students from Year 6 attending activities at Leeton High School each Wednesday afternoon. This will continue through both Term 2 and Term 3. This is a great opportunity for Year 6 students to experience a secondary school setting and become familiar with Year 7 expectations next year. I am sure all Year 6 students will enjoy their experience.

Next week also sees annual NAPLAN assessments for all Year 3 and Year 5 students, with assessments to take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 14-17 May, 2013. Parents of students in Year 3 and 5 will find a Parent Information Brochure on NAPLAN attached to their copy of this week’s newsletter. Both Mrs Thomas and I are busy providing activities to Year 3 and 5 students that will provide experiences similar to NAPLAN assessments. Could I please remind parents that NAPLAN is just one assessment on one day in a student’s time at school and that a stress free environment is one factor that will lead to individual students coping with NAPLAN.

Also, on Thursday afternoon of Week 3, 16 May, students will participate in the annual school Cross Country at McCaughey Park, commencing at 2.00 pm.

In closing could I wish all mum’s a happy Mother’ Day this coming weekend. The P & C will be having a stall this Friday and students will have the opportunity to purchase a small gift .

Until next term, Tim Allen, Principal

TERM 2 CALENDAR Week 2: Thu May 9: Yrs 5/6, Rugby League at Leeton High Ovals Fri Apr 12: Mothers Day Stall, YPS Library, 9.30am Helpers needed. Week 3: Tue. May 14: P. & C. Meeting Tue. May 14: Yrs 3 & 5 - NAPLAN Wed. May 15: Yrs 3 & 5 - NAPLAN Thu. May 16: Yrs 3 & 5 - NAPLAN Thur. May 16: K-Yr 6. YPS Cross Country, McCaughey Park, 2pm

MOTHER’S DAY STALL This Friday, May 10 - 9.30am [School Library]

Students may purchase a present for Mum or Grandma .

Gifts will be priced starting from $2.00 [which includes wrapping]. We have kept the prices low so as many children as possible can be involved.

Children will be accompanied by their classroom teacher when purchasing the present.

We feel this will be a fun and exciting time for the children.

Helpers will be needed on the day to assist with wrapping. If you can spare an hour this Friday morning at 9,30am please let the school know. P &C Committee

Students representing Y.P.S. in the ANZAC Day March.

Rhys and Macy - Term 2

Sports Captains

ASSEMBLY AWARD WINNERS

Friday, May 3: Seth for being enthusiastic about sounds.

Barry for trying hard in reading groups.

Callum for being extremely interested in the world around him.

Taylah for great concentration in class.

Daniel for excellent work in algebra.

Sharna for being a quiet and responsible learner.

TERM 2 CALENDAR - WHAT’S ON? Week 2: Thu May 9: Yrs 5/6, Rugby League at Leeton High Ovals Fri Apr 12: Mothers Day Stall, YPS Library, 9.30am Helpers needed. Week 3: Tue. May 14: P. & C. Meeting Tue. May 14: Yrs 3 & 5 - NAPLAN Wed. May 15: Yrs 3 & 5 - NAPLAN Thu. May 16: Yrs 3 & 5 - NAPLAN Thur. May 16: K-Yr 6. YPS Cross Country, McCaughey Park, 2pm

Week 4: Tue. May 21: Tony Lockett Shield, AFL, Griffith Fri. May 24: Years 3-6 - Zone Cross Country

Week 5: Tue. May 28 School Photos, 9.20am. Wed. May 29 Students visit Yanco C.W.A. Wed. May 29 Book Fair Thu. May 30 Book Fair

Week 6: Fri. June 7: Yr 3/4 AFL Gala Day [Parkview]

Week 7: Mon. June 10: Public Holiday Tue. June 11: Riverina Cross Country

ANZAC Day

STEWART  HOUSE DONATION DRIVE 

ENVELOPES ATTACHED TO NEWSLETTER All envelopes need to be brought into the School Office by Monday May 13, 2013.

Stewart House is the official charity for Public Schools in NSW.

Stewart House provides accommodation and arranges medical assistance for children who, for one reason or another, have had little opportunity to get away from their home town. Many teachers make fortnightly donations to Stewart House.

SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS

TERM 2 VOLUNTARY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS

can now be paid at the school office.

Contributions remain the same as in previous years:

$10 per term per child or

$40 for the full year.

This fee covers all text book fees and buses for the Leeton Eisteddfod.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB Orders [with correct money] must be handed in to the School Office

by Monday, May 13, 2013.

COMPLAINTS HANDLING POLICY All minor complaints and disputes should be resolved promptly and without using formal procedures. Whenever possible, informal resolution should be attempted first in all matters assessed as less serious. Schools – a guide for parents and carers It is best to discuss your concerns with your child's teacher first. Make an appropriate time to meet with them or phone the school and ask for an appointment with the teacher.

If you are not happy with the result, or if you do not feel it is appropriate to talk to them, phone and make an appointment to discuss your concerns with the principal.

You may bring a friend or relative to be your support. If you need an interpreter, we can arrange that - just ask beforehand.

If your complaint is about the principal you will need to contact the school education director in your area. Ask the school office staff at your school for their name and number.

If your complaint cannot be resolved in an informal way, we may ask you to put it in writing. It is important that you include specific details of the situation and tell us what you would like to happen as a result of your complaint. We can help you to put your complaint in writing, if you require it.

Alternatively a complaint form may also be used. Complete the form and send it to the principal, or the school education director in your area.

UNIFORM ITEMS  AVAILABLE FOR  PURCHASE FROM THE  

SCHOOL OFFICE 

School Polo Jumpers with embroided school emblem are now available for sale from the school office. They are $18 each - sizes 6, 8, 10 and 12 are available. School Shirts: $25.00 School Hats: $9.00 School Jackets: $60.00 Girls Culottes: $30.00 Girls Trousers: $40.00 and $45.00 [Some sizes available for $20.00 and $25.00]. Embroided School Emblem: $3.00 Material for girls trousers: $15.00/metre

Bike-a-thon Day

BIKE-A-THON RECOUNTS On Thursday, April 11, all the boys and girls from Kinder to Year 6 went in the “bike-a-thon”.

We started the ride at the river at 9.45am and we went to Middle Beach and then we went a bit further to Ski Beach. After Ski Beach we went to “Hayley’s Ditch”.

Jobi had a crash and it looked like it hurt really bad. We then rode back to school and had some lunch.

After lunch Kai, Jaite, Trevor, Josh F. and I played cops and robbers.

It was the best bike-a-thon ever. By Jack Cross, Year 3

On Thursday, April 11 2013 all the boys and girls went on the bike-a-thon. First we got driven out to the river. We then rode to Middle Beach. We had a break then we set off again. When we got to Ski Beach we had some oranges and some cold water. Kai, Jack, James and myself were all trying to get a tyre. Then we went back to riding. We rode back to school and had lunch and then rode around on the school bike track. It was a brilliant day but very hot. By Callum Dunn, Year 2.

CANTEEN CAKES/FRUIT ROSTER

The Canteen is needing cakes or fruit to sell on Mondays. A roster, listed below, has been drawn up for families to please provide cakes/fruit for the Canteen on the following dates: Monday, May 13 Tammy Frew Monday, May 20 Sarah Eyles Monday, May 27 Schmetzer Family Monday, June 3 Cooper Family Monday, June 10 Public Holiday Monday, June 17 Karron Annetts Monday, June 24 Tanya Warren [Don’t worry if you can’t cook. A bought “something” from the su-permarket is fine!]

If you have any questions, or are unable to help with this, please ring Kim Evans—6955 7759.

 For BOYS and GIRLS in Preschool, Kindergarten, Years 1, 2, 3 and 4

Resumed last Friday, 3rd May! 5pm at Leeton Showgrounds

Registration cost including backpack $65 per player ($60 for all additional family members) All enquires to Travis Doyle 0418 684 236