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Relieving Principal’s Message

Our primary role as a school is the education of your children. An important part of this is maintaining positive partnerships between home and school and working with parents. Sadly sometimes relationships break down and the court makes orders that change the contact parents can have with their children or the role they play in making decisions about their children’s education. These can be Family Court Orders or Apprehended Violence Orders. If this happens it is important that you provide the school with a copy of any court orders that could impact on your child’s education. In the absence of any notification to the contrary, the school will assume that both parents continue to retain a shared and equal parental responsibility for their children and should be involved in making any decisions regarding their children’s education. This means that the school will recognise that each parent has equal duties, obligations, responsibilities and opportunities in relation to matters involving the school. If any changes occur in your family relationships which have the potential to impact on the relationship between the school and your family, please advise the school immediately and provide a copy of any court orders that may be obtained. These orders will be stored securely and only accessed by staff who need to see them in order to plan for your children’s learning and support and related issues. A year 2 boy visited me this week and showed me his “Happy Book”. I loved it. We took a selfie so he could stick it into his book. On the first page of his book he had this quote from one of my favourite people and it’s the thought I’d like to leave you with this week. :

Today you are YOU That is TRUER than true There is NO ONE alive

Who is YOUER than YOU! Dr Seuss

Selena Gandy

Oaks Road

Thirlmere, NSW, 2572

www.thirlmere-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

E: thirlmere-p.school@det.nsw.edu. P: 4681 8476

F: 4681 8727

The office is open from 8.30am to 3.00pm

Thirlmere Public School 29 April 2015

Term 2 – Week 2

Coming Events

30 Apr Jollybops Science Show 1 May Anti-Bullying Day-Wear Orange K-2 Assembly 5 May 11yrs SSW Rugby League Trials 6 May Zone Rugby Union Trials 7 May Gymtastic Begins 3K Interviews 12-3pm 8 May Library Monitors Excursion Mother’s Day Stall

National Day of Action Against Bullying This Friday the P & C in conjunction with the school are holding their day to say NO to bullying. All students are encouraged to wear orange as a symbol of their stand against bullying. Class teachers will work with students within the classroom, the P & C have ordered wrist bands to give to students and they will be selling orange jelly in the canteen.

Parent Teacher Interviews 3K These interviews have been rescheduled into the following time slots. Tuesday 28 April 3pm – 5pm Thursday 7 May 12pm – 3pm To make a new interview time go to

www.schoolinterviews.com.au. The school code for making a booking is CUPWW. When you click FINISH, your interview timetable will be emailed to you automatically. If you do not receive your email immediately – Check your junk mail folder AND make sure you have spelled your email address correctly.

Year 7 2016 Advanced Skills Entry Test – Picton High School Year 7 2016 Advanced Skills Entry Test - May 26. Cost for this exam is $27 and the money needs to paid at Picton High School Finance Office on or before the 12th May. Payment can be made over the phone.

Application for opportunity class placement in Year 5 in 2016 If your child is seeking Year 5 opportunity class placement in 2016 you must submit the application online between Monday 27 April 2015 and 15 May 2015. The application website is at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ocplacement.

Student Banking The winning class for bank deposits in Term 1 was 2S. They will have the platypus trophy in their room for this term . Two students in that class Brianna and Koby had an equal number of deposits and will each receive a prize pack from the Commonwealth bank.

Thirlmere Public School 29 April 2015

Term 2 – Week 2

ANZAC Day Celebrations Our final two ANZAC celebrations have taken place in the last week. Saturday 25 April at 6:30am - 60 students joined Mrs Collins, Mrs Reason, Mrs Benson and myself to represent our school at the Dawn Service. These students attended in full school uniform. Their behaviour during the parade and service was outstanding. Monday 27 April we were honoured to have Mr Jai Rowell MP and members of Picton Thirlmere Bargo RSL sub branch and Picton ANZAC Day committee attend our school service. The student leaders hosted the assembly and did the school proud. I’d also like to acknowledge the efforts of Josh Monteforte from Picton High school who performed the role of our bugler for the service. He took time out of his busy year 12 studies and deserves to be congratulated for his efforts. Thank you to the P & C for providing morning tea.

School Counsellor We have had the pleasure of having Mrs Emma Shaw as our School Counsellor for Term 1 this year. Mrs Shaw has had the opportunity to meet with many students, parents and staff in her short time here and during this time she became an integral member of our school team. Mrs Shaw had her last day at Thirlmere this week and she will now be moving to work in schools in the Campbelltown area. On behalf of the Thirlmere community I’d like to thank her for the outstanding contribution she made to our school in such a short period of time. On a positive note I’d like to welcome back to the Thirlmere community Ms Sue Buxton who has been a school counsellor and District Guidance Officer for many years and has had a long history of working with our school and staff. Ms Buxton will be at Thirlmere on a Tuesday and Wednesday commencing next week.

Principal’s Awards Lachlan 2M Peter 1WD Molly 1WD

Book Fair On Wednesday, 25 March 2015, Grandfriends Day, the library will be holding a Book Fair. Prices will start at $1, with 70 book titles under $10 and 40 under $3.

Come along to Book Fair, have some fun choosing a book to enjoy and support your school.

K-2 Assembly Roster Fridays 2pm to 2:55 in the hall

Term 2

Week 2 1H – Mrs Hunt Week 4 1WD – Mrs Wells / Mrs D’Arcangelo Week 6 K/1R – Mrs Reason Week 8 KP – Mrs Pearce Week 10 KW – Miss Wilder Excursions, Notes and Payment Due Dates

All Students Notes Home: Canteen Volunteer Form Mother’s Day Stall

Stage 3(Years 5 and 6) Notes Home: Cadbury Fundraiser – Expression of Interest(Yr 6)

NO PAYMENTS FOR EXCURSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER “LAST DAY FOR PAYMENT” DATE

Thirlmere Public School 29 April 2015

Term 2 – Week 2

Uniform News In Term 2 and 3 the winter school uniform is to be worn.

If you require any winter uniforms, stock is available. The

girl’s winter tunics are now in stock with a limited amount

available, so get in early to avoid disappointment. All

sizes are available now until sold out. The 2nd hand clothing is overflowing with loads of items.

Come and grab a bargain, clothing is $4 a piece.

Uniform orders can be left at the school office or

purchased direct from the uniform shop. Please provide a

contact number on your order form so that I can let you

know when your order is ready to collect. Please

remember that all payments must be cash or cheque

only.

The shops usual opening hours are Tuesdays and

Thursdays from 8.30am to 9am and 2.30pm to 3pm.

Amanda Lee

Year 5 Opportunity Class 2016 A note went home last week to the parents of all Year 4 students with details on how to apply to have their child considered for Year 5 Opportunity class entry in 2016.. Information booklets are available at school. Please see Mrs Karolis. Applications close on the 15th May.

Mothers Day Stall

“Come and buy something special, for someone special!”

Gifts ranging from $1 to $15

All profit goes back into “your” school

Friday 8th May

“A mother is she who can take the place of all others

But whose place no one else can take”

Thirlmere Public School 29 April 2015

Term 2 – Week 2

Thirlmere Public School 29 April 2015

Term 2 – Week 2

CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 1 2015 Please Note:

IF YOU CAN NOT DO YOUR DAY IT IS UP TO YOU TO FIND A REPLACEMENT.

THE CONTACT LIST IS IN THE OFFICE

Fri 1 May Simone Hinton, Tanya Willett, Mel Ruddiman Mon 4 May Lisa Boyce, Tammy Parker Wed 6 May Millie Achis, Gail Burtenshaw Fri 8 May Monique Liddle, Julie Bird, Belinda

Kelly Mon 11 May Shannon Apps, Nicole Lewry Wed 13 May Dianne Hunt Meryl Cooper Fri 15 May Simone Hinton, Chris Aamunda, Samantha Bingham Mon18 May Lea Blatch, Catherine Davidson Wed 20 May Deb Parker, Leanne Armstrong Fri 22 May Felicity Anthes, Cindy Hile, Monique Liddle Mon 25 May Amanda Lee, Amy White Wed 27 May Dianne Hunt, Vanessa Zahara Fri 29 May Simone Hinton, Mel Ruddiman, Alison Tarrant Mon 1 May Shannon Apps, Jo Mauro Wed 3 Jun Sharon Browning, Tammy Parker Fri 5 Jun Simone White, Belinda Kelly, Cindy Hile Mon 8 Jun PUBLIC HOLIDAY Wed 10 Jun Dianne Hunt, Meryl Cooper Fri 12 Jun Simone Hinton, Tanya Willett, Alison Tarrant Mon 15 Jun Monique Hunt, Lisa Williams Wed 17 Jun Deb Parker, Leanne Armstrong Fri 19 Jun Cindy Hile, Samantha Bingham + ANYONE ??? Please let Lisa know Mon 22 Jun Lea Blatch, Catherine Davidson Wed 24 Jun Millie Archis, Nicole Lewry Friday 26 Jun Canteen closed for stocktake and cleaning. Please contact Lisa Williams on 0412 258282 if you are available to help. Thankyou Lisa Williams

SCHOOL FINANCE & OFFICE NEWS

Payments and Excursions All excursions and sporting events have a last day to pay date. Parents are asked to have payments to the office before this date, as our system will not allow payments to be processed after the date. This will avoid any disappointment for your child.

Thank you Administration Staff

Band News This Term we have had a 9 week program. Invoices for Term 2 will be sent home Friday, 1st May 2015.

If you have not made payment for Term 1, then your child will not be able to attend lessons from next week until their account is up to date. Payment is now overdue to the Tutor.

Payments – Reminder Parents, you are able to relieve the stress on your budget by making payments in advance for any upcoming event, such as excursions or camps, instead of having to make a large lump sum payment. Payments can be small regular amounts or any amount when you happen to have a little extra money. If you think this might be helpful to you, the Admin Staff would be very happy to assist.

SCHOOL FINANCE & OFFICE NEWS Payments and Excursions

All excursions and sporting events have a last day to pay date. Parents are asked to have payments to the office before this date, as our system will not allow payments to be processed after the date. This will avoid any disappointment for your child.

Thank you Administration Staff

Thirlmere Public School 29 April 2015

Term 2 – Week 2

Students on Bronze Level

KP Maggie

Leah Mya Kyal

Hemaka

KW Abbey Tiarne Lylah Bryce Angus

K/1R Summer

Zoey Isabelle Lilyanne Issabella Angela William Reginald Hayden

Taj

1WD Briana Amity

Summer Jewel Tahlia

Rhianna Molly

Hannah Holly

Caitlyn Shakayla Dominic Markos

Zachariah Dane Peter Jesse

1H Maddison

Fipe Jayden

Alexander Oliver

1/2P Amelie Jaida Zoe

Emily Aisata Brooke Tayla

Evelyn Abbey

Summer Daniel Jack J Jack P Levi Isaac

Callum Harry

2S Mia

Brianna Chloe

Savannah Tyla

Haylee Imogen

Samantha Kyra

Makayla Lincoln Caleb Harry

Ashden Logan Bowen

Marshall

2S(cont)

David Koby Blake Finley

2M Zoe

Annabelle Keira Jessie Jenna Mara Skye

Evelyn Eliza

Jackson Lachlan Michael Thomas

Ryan Hendrix David Toby Koby Tyler

Dominic Hugo

3K Brittany

Olive Emily

Jessica Kelinda

Sive Hannah Makayla Abbey Shiloh Jorja

Montana Katelyn Braden

Cooper He Coen

Bailey R

3/4B Charlotte Courtney Bryannon

Anna Sarah Piper Keira

Kaitlyn Katie

Sophie Jesse Olivia Alyson

Johanna Kaidyn

Cameron Liam

Charlie Kai

Patrick Jake Tyler

William Colby

Tristan

4B Annise Sarah

Imogen Tsehay

Charlotte Ella

Gabrielle Henry Ryan Jack

Emmett Matthew

Jim

5J Heidi Umu

Charlotte Madeline

Kelly Ella

Piper Monique Rachelle

Peter James Zyra

Mitchell Zion

Macklin Isaac

Thomas Alex

Jeremy

4/5F Kasey Grace

Madison Isabella

Anastasia Caitlyn Kayla Tess Ryan

Angus Damian James Joshua

Kristopher Jordan

Jye

5/6T Jemah

Ella Elise

Imogen Jazmin Nathan Harry

6G Julie

Gemma Brooke

Havannah-Lily Lacey

Lachlan Elliott

Thirlmere Public School

Term 2 2015 - Community

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 1 (Apr) 20

Staff Development

Day

21

Students return to

school

22 23

24

Picton HS ANZAC

Service

Week 2

(Apr/May)

27

ANZAC Service

28

3K Interview 3-5

29

Cross Country 11-1

3-6 Assembly

30

Science Show

1

Anti Bullying Day

K-2 Assembly

Week 3 (May) 4 5 6 7

Gymnastics

3K Interviews 12-3

8

Library monitors

excursion

Mother’s Day Stall

Week 4 (May) 11 12

NAPLAN

13

3-6 Assembly

14 15

NAPLAN catch up

day

Student leaders to

Leadership

conference

Zone Cross Country

K-2 Assembly

Week 5 (May) 18 19

ICAS Computers

6:30 P & C

20

K-2 AFL Workshop

21

Razorback All Schools

Rugby League

22

Soccer, Netball, AFL

Gala day

Library Excursion

Week 6 (May) 25 26

Picton HS Advanced

Skills Test

27

3-6 Assembly

28 29

K-2 Assembly

Week 7 (Jun) 1 2 3

ICAS Science

4 5

Cinderella Ball

Week 8 (Jun) 8 9 10

3-6 Assembly

11

SSW Cross Country

12

Soccer, Netball, AFL

Gala Day

K-2 Assembly

Week 9 (Jun) 15 16

ICAS Spelling

17

ICAS Writing

Orienteering

18 19

Week 10 (Jun) 22

Reports Home

23 24

Gold Medal Assembly

11:30am

3-6 Assembly

25

St Johns First Aid

Stage 3

26

St Johns First Aid

Stage 2

K-2 Assembly

THIRLMERE PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP PRICE LIST/ORDER FORM 2014

ITEM SIZES AVAILABLE PRICE QTY SIZE REQ.

Wide brim hat XS/S, S/M, M/L, L/XL $10

Girls Summer dress 4,6,8,10,12,14 $46

Girls Winter tunic 4,6,8,10,12,14 $44

Polo shirt short sleeve 4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22 $16

Polo shirt long sleeve 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $18

Microfibre jacket 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $34

Zip cardigan 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $22

Emblem jumper 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $18

Grey cargo shorts 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $17

Girls skorts 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $20

Sport shorts 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $16

Sports shirt short sleeve 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $20

Microfibre track pants 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $24

Fleecy track pants

(with cuff) 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $17

Fleecy trackpants (straight leg)

4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $17

Grey trousers 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $18

Girls bootleg pants 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $19

Girls dress pant 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $22

Skivvy 4,6,8,10,12 $10

Tights 4-6yrs, 7-10yrs, 11-14yrs $10

Polar fleece scarf One size $5

Ankle socks (pack 5) 9-12, 13-3, 2-8

grey or white $15

Art smock One size $13

Football socks 9-2, 2-7, 7-10 $10

School badge $10

Excursion Bag & Drink

Bottle Sold as a set ONLY $12

TOTAL $

Childs Name________________ _ __ Year/Class___________________ Contact Name_________ ____ ___ Contact No:__________ ___ ___ Please tick option for collection: Payment options are cash/cheque I will collect from school Please deliver to my child’s class I will collect from the uniform shop

Term 3 – Week 6

Term 4 – Week 7

Food

Extra School Reports

In some households there is a need for a second report to be sent to another parent not permanently residing with the student. Reports go home at the end of Semester One and Semester Two. If you require a second report, please provide us with the following details.

Name:_____________________________________ Address:____________________________________ Relationship:_________________________________ Email address:_______________________________

If you have any updated Court Orders/AVO’s that you have not provided to the school yet, could you please

arrange a copy as soon as possible.

We also require you to advise the ladies in the office if the structure at home has changed so that we can

update our records accordingly.

Public School 5 February 2014

Term 1 – Week 2

School Newsletter

Thirlmere Public School now deliver our newsletter by Email each week.

In the space provided below, please indicate the email address/es you wish to use to receive the newsletter.

The newsletter is also available to view on our school website: www.thirlmere-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Student Name: …………………………………………….. Class: …………………………..

1st Parent/Guardian Email : …………………………….………………………...………………

2nd Parent/Guardian Email : ………………………...…………………………....………………

3rd Parent/Guardian Email : ………………………...…………………………....………………

No paper copies will be issued.

Term 1 – Week 9