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Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Bulletin: 19:11 EDUCATION WEEK Term: 3 Week: 4 Our Multicultural Day last Tuesday was a wonderful way to celebrate Thursday 15 August Education Week at Smithfield West. The day was filled with colour, CALENDAR parent involvement, student performance and a magnificent multicultural Wednesday 14 August – feast with food from many of the cultures represented at our school. Friday 16 August The theme for Education Week 2019, was Every Student, Every Voice. Stage 3 Camp It was a celebration of student empowerment and how the NSW public Tuesday 20 August education system gives students the skills they need in order to have and Western Sydney Parklands – express a voice during their own educational journey and as engaged Tree planting 3N & 3/4F global citizens. Wednesday 21 August Western Sydney Parklands – Thank you to our teachers, students, families and community members Tree planting 3/4C & 4H who all came together to celebrate public education. Wednesday 28 August Horsley Zone Athletics Carnival – ATHLETICS CARNIVAL The Crest, Georges Hall Our athletics carnival on Monday at Rosford Street Reserve was again K-6 Assembly – 2.10pm an outstanding success. After some concerns about the weather in the 3/4C presenting days leading up to the carnival, the day turned out fine and it was Friday 30 August pleasing to see the students participate so enthusiastically. Everyone had Father’s Day Stall a great day and showed true Smithfield West spirit by competing fairly Monday 2 September and to the best of their ability. Congratulations to those students who will Regional Finals Spelling Bee now go on to represent our school at the Horsley Zone carnival on Thursday 5 September P&C Meeting 9.10am in Wednesday 28 August. staffroom The success of the carnival was due to the extraordinary efforts of many people. Primarily I’d like to thank Mrs Bennett for her tremendous INCLUSIONS organisation and management of the carnival. Many thanks as well to the Stewart House Bags staff for their work before, during and after the day. Thank you as well to

Wetherill Street, the parents, community members and friends of Smithfield West who Wetherill Park 2164 gave of their time to help out. Finally, thank you to the parents who came Phone: 9604 3161 along to support their children. NUT ALERT: REDUCE THE RISK! Principal: We have a number of students at Smithfield West with a severe life- Stephen Gray threatening allergy (anaphylaxis) to nuts, peanuts and products containing nuts or peanuts. Exposure to even a tiny amount such as peanut butter on the hands of a another person who then touches a door handle, water tap, bubbler or other article that is then touched by a student severely allergic to peanuts could be enough to cause a severe reaction. Without immediate emergency medical assistance this reaction is potentially life threatening. The school has established emergency plans for the students. Part of this plan is to establish a safe environment for all students. Therefore, I am requesting that parents avoid including nuts, peanuts and products containing nuts or peanuts in lunches or snacks. Some examples of highly allergic foods are peanut butter sandwiches and muesli bars. Thank you for your assistance with this important matter. SCHOOL SENTRAL PORTAL Thank you to the families who have connected to and are using the school Sentral App. If you have not already downloaded the App please do so now so that you are not missing out on important information. The App also allows you the opportunity to submit a reason for student absences online (no need to write a note). If you need any assistance with this, just contact Mrs Wilson. She will be only too happy to assist. Stephen Gray Principal ASSEMBLY AWARD RECIPIENTS KC Malak Rafuoka, Marcella Eshaq, Mark Tuscano KN Kian, Lourdes Kena, Madison Yin 1D Handa Denha, Kyle Yousif, Fely-May Omongos 1G Angelina Koril, Ali Hamdan, Isabella Tobia 1L Majd Al-Saour, Frans Estaiffan, Simay Bayram 2R Samera Al-Rubai’e, Rodeen Shabo, Angelina Malinic, Mathio Barota 2S Layelle Taha, Jerzey Feagaiga, Rayvin Kammeh, Daniel Isho 3N Mikayla Moore, Majd Husaina, Christiano Kina, Tamia Kanno-Pereira 3/4C Iden Shebo, Matti Matti, Isaac Elias 3/4F Zachary Byrne, Liam Le, Mohamed Taha, Milka Milosavljevic 4H Aiyaat Al-Jabiry, Marco Kiseloski, Allana Simpson, Rushil Bali 5M Eugenia Zaya, Amira Taha, Leah Sefo, Dylan Sturiale, Derar Abu Louh 5P Sophie Nansen, Lochlen Semenov, Ligensio Yalda, Helen Somo, Alexi Sinadinos 6K Oumniah Kanj, Ahmad Hamdan, Madlin Somo, Esmeralda Ureta 6R Adam Kanj, Dylan Goundar, Juliet Tapaleao, Randy Kammeh

KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS 2020 It has come to that time of the year again where we are enrolling students for Kindergarten 2020. If you, a friend or neighbour have a child who is turning 5 before 1 August 2020 then they are eligible to begin school next year. Please fill out an enrolment form from the office.

Uniforms will be available for purchase on: Wednesdays and Thursdays 8.30am-9.30am and 2.30pm-3.00pm Please see staff in the Administration Office

Page: 2 PSSA Friday 2 August results Year 4 Netball Lost 2-20 Fairfield Heights Year 6 Netball Lost 11 -14 Fairfield Heights Boy’s Football Won 3-0 Cabramatta West Girl’s Football Won 2-0 Cabramatta West Junior Rugby League Won 22-18 Fairfield Heights Senior Rugby League Won 34-18 Fairfield Heights Friday 16 August Netball (Year 4) Prairievale Endeavour Reserve Rugby League (Juniors) King Park Endeavour Reserve Girls Football Edensor Park Brenan Park Boys Football Edensor Park Brenan Park Parents and friends are most welcome to come along and support teams. PSSA sport commences at 12.30pm. Good luck to all teams. M. Kirby FATHERS DAY STALL The P&C will be holding the Fathers’ Day Gift Stall on Friday, 30 August. There will be a great range of gifts to purchase. Gifts will range from $1.00 to $10.00. Children may purchase more than one item. We are looking for helpers who may be able to assist with sales on the day. If you can help please meet at the connected classroom at 9.00am. If you are able to assist in any way, even just half an hour, it would be greatly appreciated. Money raised will go towards purchasing resources identified by teachers as being beneficial to our children’s learning. C. O’Keeffe P&C President STEWART HOUSE Bags were distributed today to students for the Stewart House Clothing Appeal 2019. They need to be returned to Ms Palmer’s bag room next to the staffroom by Monday 2 September 2019 for collection by Stewart House. A. Gee

SMARTIES Before and After School Care & Vacation Care Our experienced, dedicated, friendly and caring staff provide a service that promotes a positive environment for children to develop socially, physically and cognitively. Our service offers homework help by qualified teachers Monday – Wednesday as well as a multitude of indoor/outdoor games, sports, quiet and active activities as well as art and craft activities based on children’s interests and national holidays/celebrations. COST: from $4.00 per day depending on your CCS% entitlement For more information, please contact us: PHONE: 0478 800 739 EMAIL: [email protected] LOCATION: 22 Gipps Street, Smithfield. BSC: 7:00am - 9:00am ASC: 3:00pm - 6:00pm VAC: 7:30am – 5:30pm

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