The Grapevine Campbellfield Public School

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Term 2 Week 10 Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Principals Report

End of Term 2 How quickly the time passes. This Friday will see the end of Term 2, the halfway point in the 2012 school year. At times it seems like only yesterday that the school year began. However, when I think about all the successful events across the year it is easy to understand the length of time required to achieve them.

Term 3 commences for students on

Tuesday 17th July 2012. Kindergarten Changes Letters were sent home early this week with students of KH informing parents and carers of changes to commence in Term 3. From Term 3 Mrs Garlick and Mrs Callan will share the teaching responsibility for KH. Miss Harris will take up other teaching opportunities external to Campbellfield next term. I would like to extend my thanks to Miss Harris for accepting the role on this year’s kindergarten at very short notice. I have appreciated her commitment to all the students within the class and wish her well in the next phase of her teaching journey. Local Schools Local Decisions (LSLD) The NSW Teachers Federation called for a 24hr Stop-Work today in opposition to the introduction of the Local Schools Local Decision initiative. Our teachers nominated their intention to remain on duty today. This meant the Stop-Work did not affect our normal operations today.

Staff and community from Campbellfield currently support LSLD as we are 1 of 229 public schools to commence the initiative this year. A department website dedicated to LSLD can be accessed at:

http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/lsld/index.php

Please view the content of this website if you would like to view information regarding LSLD. Alternatively, you

are most welcome to discuss the LSLD initiative with me if you have further questions. Relieving Assistant Principal Ms Sarah Mason Last week Mrs Casuscelli and I ran a merit selection process to find a suitable person to fill the relieving assistant principal’s role in the MCU. Ms Sarah Mason was the successful applicant. Ms Mason comes to us from Rosemeadow PS where she currently teaches a class within their MCU. I welcome Ms Mason to our school and know that she will make a significant and positive contribution during her time with us. Mrs Casuscelli Early last year I was able to bring the wonderful news that our school had secured the services of Mrs Lee Casuscelli to lead our MCU. In the five terms that Lee has worked alongside our MCU and mainstream staff, there have been significant cultural changes to the way we all serve our community. This cultural change is noticeable across our entire school. While these changes are attributable to all our wonderful staff, Lee has been a significant leader, contributor and supporter of this process.

It is with sadness that I now herald Lee’s return to the state coordinator role for Positive Partnerships Australia that she came from.

Yes, I will most definitely miss Lee, and miss her for many reasons. Those reasons include her friendship, expertise, professionalism, dedication and passionate advocacy for students. I will even miss her humour! However, I remain thankful that our school was able to meet and be inspired by such a wonderful person in Mrs Lee Casuscelli. I wish her all the best for her future and know that she will continue to enrich the lives of those she meets.

Quote When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. Kahil Gibran

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Week 10

Friday, 29th June Last Day Term

Term 2 Week 1

Tuesday, 17th July Students return to school

Staff Profile Name: Melissa Proctor Family: Husband - Roderick and two children- Tyrese – 8, Kaila - 4 Position: Deputy Principal Best part of my job: Working collaboratively with staff to achieve great outcomes for students.

Favourite sport: Basketball Favourite movie: I have loads of favourite movies,

not just one Favourite book: Jasper Jones Favourite holiday destination: Anywhere- preferably

hot If I could I would: Travel round Africa.

WOOLWORTHS EARN & LEARN Keep collecting your stickers. We really appreciate your support. The more stickers we collect the more resources we can buy for your child. When shopping at Woolworth’s stores you will get 1 sticker for every $10

you spend. We are asking all families and the community to please bring all stickers into the school office and place them in the ‘Woolworths Earn & Learn’ green box.

For every $10 you spend in

Coles you will receive a voucher. We hope to collect as many vouchers as possible as this

means we can get lots of new equipment for the school. So ask

your friends and family to help! The collection box is located in the front office.

Social Skill Week 10 Being Safe in the holidays

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Stage 3 Camp Thanks to those parent who have paid for Stage 3 Camp. This is a fantastic opportunity for your child and they will have a fantastic time. The notes and deposit to secure your child’s place are due back as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please ask at the office. Gymnastics Notes have been sent home. The P&C are paying $10 per child, so you only have to pay $20 for your child to be able to participate in the gymnastics program. Don’t forget to send your note back, to secure your place. We need the whole school to take part!!!

HEADLICE Head lice are an unfortunate part of school life. We have had several outbreaks lately so why not take the opportunity during the school holidays to treat your child’s head. What are head lice?

Head lice are tiny insects that live on the head and in the hair. They're highly infectious and easily passed between children who tend to work closely with their heads together, at school and at play

Head lice are flat, wingless insects about 2mm to 4mm long, usually black or dark brown, which attach to the base of a hair. They are blood-sucking insects which feed on human blood several times a day. They stay close to the skin for moisture, food and warmth. The

adult lice lay a large number of eggs, known as nits that can be seen as tiny white/brown ovals glued firmly to the hair close to the scalp.

To get rid of head lice, it's important to understand their life cycle so that you continue treatment for the right length of time. You will need to repeat treatment after 7 to 10 days – the time taken for the eggs to hatch, as the eggs are more resistant to treatments. If you are meticulous with treatment, there is a high chance of getting rid of the infestation.

Years 1 – 2 Stage 1

• Encourage your child to read their writing aloud.

• Encourage your child to write on a word processor.

• Ask your child to label their drawings.

• Encourage your child to use various punctuation in

their writing.

• For spelling, encourage them to “stretch” the word to hear beginning, middle and final sounds.

• Play games where you change letters in a word to form new words.

• Always encourage neat handwriting.

• Use a computer to write and edit work.

• Encourage your child to “play” on a computer

changing the size and font of their writing.

• Use signs, books, words, dictionaries and people to help with correct spelling.

CANTEEN WILL BE CLOSED

ON FRIDAY It will re open as normal on Tuesday 17th July

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NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to join together to recognise the valuable contribution Indigenous people make to Australia’s national identity.

Campbelltown will recognise National NAIDOC Week from 1 to 8 July, with a host of events aimed at sharing the richness of the Australian Indigenous people’s culture and heritage.

This year’s theme is Spirit of the Tent Embassy: 40 years on, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy and acknowledging it as a powerful symbol of unity.

On Monday 2nd July – Flag Raising Ceremony Campbelltown City Council Grounds 9.30 am Morning Tea 10am Flag Raising Ceremony 10.30am til 4 pm is the Family Fun Day at Koshigaya Park, there will be information stalls, amusement rides, entertainments and a sausage sizzle and more

For More information

Campbelltown Council’s website has more information about events, or you can contact the council’s Aboriginal Community Development Officer on 4645 4359.

One Day Kids Club

Monday 16th July 8.30am – 3.30pm

St James Anglican Church Minto

For children in Kindergarten to Year 6

Limited to 50 children Children bring their own lunch morning and afternoon

snacks will be provided. There will be bible stories and crafts

To book in please ring Rev Matt Bales on 96031259

HOLIDAYS If you want to go out of Campbelltown then Country Link offers a great value kids' fare to help make your holiday, up to four kids can each travel for a dollar to more than 365 destinations.

But you don’t have to go away, kids can have fun just playing outside. Take them to the park, learn them to ride their bike or just talk with them. The internet is a great way to engage your child.

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There are lots of suggestions on line so pop on the computer if you are stuck for ideas.

Above all enjoy the holidays they never last long.

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KH Have Been Talking about Things that make them

HAPPY

‘I am happy when I am shuffling’ - Kone

‘I am happy when I play football’ – Kwan

‘I am happy when I play on my trampoline’ – Jack

‘I am happy when I play’ Yosif