Dear Parents and Community Members…. Camp

The level of excitement was very high as students

patiently waited for the bus to arrive yesterday morning.

At 8am year 5/6 students, Miss Eakin, Mr Maher and Lyn

were on their way to Lake Ainsworth.

They arrived safely and were straight into the

activities planned for the day. We know they will have a

wonderful time and will come home with many stories to

share!

Responsible Pet Ownership

Last Wednesday Gina Pagen came to visit our K-2

students to discuss responsible pet ownership. Gina also

brought her 5 year old dog “Cruze” along. During the visit

she discussed safe ways to approach dogs, warning signs

that they might be an aggressive dog and how to look after

dogs. There is an app that can be downloaded for free

called “Victor and Victoria’s Pet Town”. It helps to

consolidate what was learnt during the visit. Alternatively

further information can be found at: http://www.pets.nsw.gov.au/

Selective high school placement

Applications for 2015 placements for Year 7 in a

selective high school close November 18th .

Parents with internet access are asked to apply

online. For information and application forms:

www.schools.nsw.edu.au/shsplacement

Ready for high school

Just to let you know that the Transition to high

school, Ready for High School Checklist is now available in

36 languages.

Search by language:

http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/languagesupport/document

s/start_ss/rfhsc.php

Contact and Family Details

It is extremely important if you change your mobile

or home phone that you let the school know.

On many occasions lately we have tried to contact

parents when their child is sick at school only to find out

that the numbers we have are no longer working. It is very

important that the school is able to contact parents/

guardians. Also if there is a change in status at home or

the child is no longer living with you then please let the

school know as soon as possible.

Do you have problems with getting your child to school

for some of the following reason?

Won’t get out of bed

Won’t go to bed

Can’t find their clothes, books, homework , school bag…

School lunches not ready

Dawdles over breakfast

Homework not done

Watching television late at night or in the morning when

they should be getting ready for school

Mum planning a day out

Test/ presentation at school

Child or sibling birthday

Child screams and won’t let you go

Here are some suggestions which are based on ‘setting

regular routines’

Have a set time to be out of bed

Have a set time to go to bed

Have uniform and school bag ready the night before

Make lunches the night before

Have a set time for starting/ending breakfast. A routine is

important.

Set time for daily homework activities

Turn the television on for a set time only if appropriate

Be firm, children must go to school

Provide lots of positive encouragement

Be firm, a birthday is not a holiday

Time arrival at school to coincide with bell time and leave

quickly. If arranged with the teacher beforehand, place

your child’s hand into that of a teacher and then leave.

The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School

Attachments

* Gingerbread House making

Website: www.sirhparkes-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Email: sirhparkes-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Facebook: The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School

Phone: 6736 1401 Canteen: 6736 1732

Assemblies

Term 4, Week 6, 2013

Crunch and Sip It has been wonderful to witness the

beautiful, colourful and fresh fruit and

vegetables students have been consuming during

the two week Fruit and Vegie Challenge not only

during Crunch and Sip, but also at recess and

lunch. Sadly, once these challenges end, we

often see students returning to old habits of

LCM or muesli bars, lots of biscuits and chips.

Students have shown they LOVE these

healthy, colourful and fresh foods and summer

is the best time to continue to encourage and

support this healthy eating due to the amazing

fruit available such as stone fruits (plums,

nectarines, peaches), melons (rock melon,

watermelon, honey dew), berries (strawberries,

blueberries), grapes and cherries. The fruits

can be eaten whole or put in small containers.

This season is also great to make a fruit

salad, have salad for lunch either on a sandwich

or in a tub. Try to keep up the great work of

EATING THE COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW!

Quick, easy, cheap and most importantly MUCH

better for the body and mind.

FRUIT and Vegie Challenge – Congratulations

to all the students who challenged themselves

to eat the recommended servings of fruit and

vegetables a day (2 and 5) and to those who

tried new foods. The challenge doesn’t end now.

You now should try to make these changes as

part of your everyday life.

CLASS WINNERS:

K-6S: Jonathon Brewer-Weston

KC: Oska Zappa

KJ: Hedley Donges

1/2B: Lachlan Davidson

1/2J: Luci Donges

1/2P: Elsie Cross

2/3M: Bonnie Zappa

3/4H: Hayley Shepherd

3/4R: Kori Eaton

4/5C: Claudia Brosig and Mathew Carpenter

5/6E: Ella Wishart

5/6M: Isabella Franchi

Health Message

Regular activity is important for getting

healthy and staying healthy. Encouraging

children at an early age helps them to develop

the skills they need to stay active and healthy

throughout their lives.

Regular physical activity helps people to:

Grow and develop healthily Build strong bones and muscles Improve balance and develop skills Maintain and develop flexibility Achieve and maintain a healthy weight Improve cardiovascular fitness Reduce stress and feel more relaxed Improve posture Boost confidence and self-esteem Have fun with their friends and make new friends.

Intensive Swimming Scheme The two week swimming scheme begins WEEK 7,

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18th and concludes FRIDAY,

NOVEMBER 29th.

Please ensure your child has all the swimming

equipment (swimmers, towel, sunscreen, bag and cap

and goggles if needed) and that it is labeled. Students

with long hair should have their hair tied back.

Cricket Competition How to win a chance to go to the SCG for a 6er’s

T20 Blast game this summer – open to all schools and

clubs across the region . Register at

www.sydneysixers.com.au/nextgen

To enter the competition kids must tell us in 25

words or less why their school or club should win the

chance to be on the hallowed SCG Turf on national

television! Good luck everybody – as they say, “you have

to be in it to win it”.

Art about Australia The Aussie Art competition invites primary

school children (K-6) to enter an artwork with a brief

description of why ‘Australia is the best place in the world’ for a chance to win a P&O family cruise or a 16GB

iPad 2. The competition closes on February, 17th 2014 .

Enter the competition: www.aussievault.com.au

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Pirate Pool Party

Get ready for another boat load of fun at the town pool.

Starting at 5:30 on November 22nd .

Music, madness, games and prizes for best dressed.

Get out your pirate or deep sea costumes.

Entry: kids $3 each, accompanying adult free.

BBQ and canteen will be open.

If weather is no good it will be postponed to December the

6th

Christmas Toy Run

The Christmas Toy Run will be on November 30th starting at

The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School

10:30am for 11am start.

Toy Run approx. 120km via Storm King Dam, Ballandean &

Jennings.

Returning for a BBQ lunch at the school courtesy of

The Salvation Army.

Cost will be a Gold Coin Donation

All motorcycles must be registered with licensed riders

For more info call Wayne on: 02 6736 4300

Santa Photos

Visit Taylor’s Sweets and Treats and have your child’s photo

taken with Santa on December 5th, 6th, 11th,12th,13th and

18th between 3.30pm to 5pm

and on the 19th, 20th between 2.00pm-3.30pm

and the 21st between 10.00pm-12.00pm

MTH WK MON TUES WED THUR FRI S / S

NOV 6 11

*Year 5-6 excursion to

Lake Ainsworth,

*Remembrance Day

12 13

*Beach to Bush

presentation

14 15

*Year 5/6 return from

Lake Ainsworth about

4pm

16/17

7 18 *Swimming Scheme

starts: 11.15am-

12.30pm

19 20 21 * Mrs O’Brien away

22 * Mrs O’Brien away

*K-6 Assembly 9:15am

23/24

HOMEBAKE (next week)

Mon 18th Deanne Eaton

Wed 20th Melissa Oakes

Fri 22nd Marie Thomas

CANTEEN ROSTER

Wed 13th Kim Cox, Help needed please

Thur 14th Marie Low

Fri 15th Jayne Harvey, Help needed please

Mon 18th Help needed please

Tue 19th Sue Clarke

Wed 20th Kim Cox, Help needed please

MEAL DEAL THIS WEEK-”Chick & Chick”

A bag of chicken chippies with a popper and a bowl of rainbow ice cream and mini marshmallows

topped with a wafer biscuits $5.00

Other choices: Ham and Cheese sandwich $2.20 Hot dog in a roll $2.60

DONATIONS (This Week)

Block Cheese Carmel Moore

Margarine Jayne Collier

Eggs Tamai Davidson

Tomatoes Polly Sargeant

Tomato Sauce Amanda Paris

Sliced Beetroot Melissa Oakes, Natalie Watt

Mayonnaise Margaret Ellis

Students of the week

Infants:

Primary:

Bronze Awards

Primary:

Silver Awards

Infants:

Primary: