Term 1 Week 7 12 2Th Novembermarch 2015 2018 Frederickton Nsw 2440 Website
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THE FREDO INFORMER Learning for the future Great north road nd Term 1 week 7 12 2th NovemberMarch 2015 2018 Frederickton nsw 2440 Website: www.frederick-p.schools.nsw.edu.au At Frederickton Public School our vision is: to equip students to be lifelong reflective learners, enabling them to be responsible and respectful global citizens with adaptive and creative skills ready to face the challenges of a diverse and rapidly changing world. Star Badges arrived last week…and have been given out Voluntary Contributions to the star Badge students at assembly this morning. Our school’s voluntary contribution has been set at $52 per FAMILY, which is merely $13 per term per family. Most schools RESILIENCE in NSW participate in the Voluntary School Contributions Autonomy and responsibility play an important role in scheme at a rate considerably higher than this. It is expected building children’s resilience. You can encourage your that every family makes this financial contribution to their children to take on responsibilities and develop a sense of child’s education at our school. autonomy. It’s important to remember that as parents, it’s natural We want to provide the best possible education for your for us to want to protect our children from negative children and hope that all families at our school can make experiences, but it’s important not to shield them contributions to help us achieve this goal. The School completely from life’s challenges. Working through Contribution helps cover the cost of many items which are difficulties and problems – with adult support as required used daily by every child. These include items such as library – will give your child a chance to learn about themselves, books, computers, mathematics materials, art equipment and develop resilience, and grow as a person. to subsidise the increasing costs of bus transport to excursions. Sandpit We would appreciate it if this could be paid ASAP. We have been planning a sandpit for a little while. Stage 1 is complete: we have a design, a place to put it and the Mrs Bradshaw besser blocks have been ordered and delivered. Principal We need a couple of dads who would be able to cement Dance 3 courses of besser bricks into a rectangle: one course This year we will continue to offer extra-curricular dance for regular besser blocks, 1 course half blocks and 1 course of students in years 2 - 6. As we have done in previous years, we capping. will be running two dance groups; years 2-3 in the junior group, and years 4 – 6 in the senior group. We have secured the Please contact the office if you are willing to help with this services of Miss Breanna Maghazey-Hayes, the Principal of and let us know of your availability. Coastal Dance Academy, to train and choreograph both groups. This year we will be running dance training for seniors P&C (years 4 - 6) during enrichment afternoons. Students in years 4 The Annual General Meeting of the P&C Meeting on 14th - 6 who are interested in dance will be asked to elect dance as March at 6pm in the Library. their preferred enrichment activity and to commit for a full two terms. There will be a fee attached ($20 per term for Old Paling Fence Juniors, and $40 per term for seniors) to assist with the cost of We are getting rid of the old paling fence at school (the lessons. There will also be an additional cost for bus and fence near the admin building) – if anyone would like costuming. Notes will go home this week to students who have some palings please contact the school to organise a time registered their interest. In term 3 (subject to successful for you to come and pull down what you need – we are auditioning) we will be participating in the MPS music and asking 50c a paling or a donation. dance festival, providing students with the opportunity to perform in front of a large audience. Parent Survey Please contact Mrs Lees or Ms Ransom if you have any Please complete our parent survey. Link is on facebook questions. page. Ms Ransom – Deputy Principal Instructional Leader NETBALL News from 1 Bilabang (Eagle) Our local netball club is looking for girls to join the competition. Mrs Haywood spoke to our children last This week our spelling focus is on the “ick” word family. As the week and handed out a flyer to interested girls. week goes on students build onto this list by finding words in their reading or through words they use everyday. Active Kids Rebate Program The NSW Government is helping kids get active with the Last week students wrote a story based on the text new Active Kids program. “Parachute”. This week students are exploring the text “Peggy” which is about a chicken who gets lost in a city. From 31 January 2018, parents, guardians and carers can apply for a voucher valued up to $100 per calendar year In numeracy our focus for the week will be on fractions. for each student enrolled in school. Student will be learning to identify a halves, model half of a whole object and recognise that 2 halves make a whole. The voucher may be used with a registered activity provider for registration, participation and membership This week we will be working on the highway heroes program. costs for sport, fitness and active recreation activities. Just a reminder to keep up with daily home reading. The voucher can be used at any time during the calendar year it was issued. A homework sheet will also go home today. To use the voucher, give the details to your registered Mr Ingram activity provider. To apply, visit this website: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply- CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 1 2018 active-kids-voucher The program runs year-round, so kids can get active at WEEK 7 th any time! 12 March C Cameron, E Stackman th 13 March CLOSED 14th March V Sewell This program is open to all school registered children th between the ages of 4.5 – 18 years, with each child 15 March V Sewell th eligible to receive a $100 dollar voucher to be used for 16 March C Cameron, M Sewell out of school hours fitness activities as well as membership costs. Week 8 th 19 March C Cameron, R Parker 20th March CLOSED The team at PCYC are pleased to announce that we will st be a provider for the Active Kids Program. 21 March V Sewell 22nd March V Sewell rd Why not consider using it for your child to play netball! 23 March C Cameron, E Stackman P & C BBQ P & C Easter Raffle WOOLWORTHS Easter is once again approaching and as in previous years we th will be holding our Easter Egg Raffle. Families are asked to SUNDAY 18 MARCH please donate Easter Eggs. Thank you to those families who have sent in eggs. 2018 Easter eggs can be donated at the office over the next 2 weeks in preparation for this fabulous fundraiser. Parents – come along Raffle tickets going home today with this newsletter. and lend a hand The P & C Committee thank you for your support in helping them to support our school. Starts 7.30am Kyralie Scott You only need to be Secretary – P & C there for an hour. News from 4 Bulunggirr Congratulations to the Term 1 Week 5 Top 3 students This week in Maths students will be learning about who during class time demonstrated 4B Behaviours in fractions of objects and collections of objects. Please the form of exemplary behaviour and positive learning involve your child in any cooking or other activities in and work habits. They are: which fractions are used to expose them to the everyday use of fractions. • Kindergarten GARRUKA: Blayne Groth, Lacey Drew and Indiana Daroczy, Sailah Smith and Lara Potter During English lessons this week students will be watching a short film titled 'Scarlett'. This film conveys the way a • Year 1 BILABANG: Maddison Minett, Chayse Gill young girl displays her resilience when faced with a and Heath Black difficulty in her life. Students will continue developing • 1/2R NGAAMBUL: Zahlie Gover-Ridgeway, arguments for a persuasive writing piece. They will focus Summah Shepherd and Kayla Aspiotis on how to use their arguments on a topic to write an • 2/3H DHIPALAY: Thea Masters, Abbie Minns introduction to hook in the reader. • Year 4 BULUNGGIRR: Chloe Groth, Sharlie Jordan During our Plants in Action science lesson students will and Raylene Cattell investigate seeds of plants within fruit and discuss why the • Zoe Aspiotis, Fiona Saul and Tyrelle 5/6S BUGAN: seeds are in the fruit. Glover-Ridgeway • 5/6A WAMBUYN: Kieran Boyd, Adrian Fermanov Thank you to those students who are completing their and Ebony Haywood. reading and homework each week. The class homework's format has been changed slightly and students will be able to explain to parents and caregivers the changes. Please Congratulations to the Term 1 Week 6 Top 3 students ensure your child is reading for at least 10 minutes 4 nights who during class time demonstrated 4B Behaviours in per week. the form of exemplary behaviour and positive learning and work habits. They are: Mrs Osborne • Kindergarten GARRUKA: Isabelle Johnson , Lacey 1/2R Ngaambul Class Drew and Indi Masters Week 7 already! It would be a great idea if students could • Year 1 BILABANG: Chayse Gill, Maddison Minett begin thinking about their Easter hat and gathering items and Harley Ashworth. they might use to decorate an Easter Hat for the parade in • 1/2R NGAAMBUL: Kayla Aspiotis and Annika a few weeks.