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STUDENT NEWS FROM CLARE PUBLIC SCHOOL May 2021 Term 2 week 5 Clare Connection Kathy’s Corner Welcome everyone to another term and our second term together. One of the joys of being a Teaching Principal in a small and isolated school I N S I D E is building relationships and creating a team. Relationships and a team that encompasses all members of our school community; staff, parents, Classroom our community and the most important member of all, our children. As News you all know, building relationships takes time, care and compassion. It can be plagued with hiccups and anxiety for the newness and change that is required. It can also bring lasting rewards and a sense of joy for Community rejuvenation and hope for the future. All of this requires authenticity and News open communication and I thank all of our team members for embracing our new team and trusting in our future. In the interests of authenticity I would like to share that I am a newbie to Outback living. Yes, my previous school was small and isolated but it was in lush greenness, abundant with moisture and rain. ‘Hey Mick’ and I have been relishing the change in scenery and enjoy our evenings savouring the sunsets and expansive sky. As a Riverina girl, born and bred, I have been loving the return to flat, straight roads and warmth. This term our children (and I call them ‘our’ children because we have a shared responsibility of care and support to help them navigate their way through life and learning) have been delighting Kara, Jen, Deb, Mick and I with their efforts and growth with learning, relationships and behaviour. All children have their own strengths and needs. All children are showing that they understand this and are offering respect for themselves, and their peers, as we all work together to support one another with learning and growth. Parents, please congratulate your children on their attitude, motivation and effort and give them a hug for being the special child that they are growing into. Trust and respect will lead us forward and I look forward to sharing our journey with you all. Thanks Team Clare PS. Keep smiling! Kathy Bourke Principal Clare Public School, Booligal Road, via Balranald NSW 2715 │Phone: (03) 5020 6896 │Fax: (03) 5020 6890 Email: [email protected] Website: www.clare-p.schools.nsw.edu.au │ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarepublicschool/ STUDENT NEWS FROM CLARE PUBLIC SCHOOL May 2021 Term 2 week 5 It's knitting time for Jen and the kids. Knitting is fun and creative. It can be relaxing and help build confidence in children. Knitting helps children lean to focus, persist and concentrate. It can help them gain the fine motor skills needed for writing. The moving from left to right pattern required with knitting supports children with their learning to read pattern of moving from left to right. One of our school planning 2021-2014 goals is that: Staff and students engage in explicit teaching and learning activities focusing on growth mind-sets, resilience and visible learning. Knitting is one of our activities to achieve this goal. Jenny English This year London's nan, another keen knitter, will be joining in the fun. Clare Public School, Booligal Road, via Balranald NSW 2715 │Phone: (03) 5020 6896 │Fax: (03) 5020 6890 Email: [email protected] Website: www.clare-p.schools.nsw.edu.au │ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarepublicschool/ STUDENT NEWS FROM CLARE PUBLIC SCHOOL May 2021 Term 2 week 5 On Thursday 6th May we travelled into Balranald for a morning with Healthy Harold and Balranald students. Healthy Harold is the lovable giraffe, caring and loyal friend to all and passionate advocate for the health and safety of all Aussie children and their families. Healthy Harold is an Australian icon whom I'm sure all of our parents remember with fondness from their own childhoods. Our children thoroughly enjoyed their visit with Healthy Harold and are to be congratulated on their positive behaviour and enthusiasm for the learning activities. We would like to thank all of the parents who kindly gave up their days to transport children into Balranald and share lunch and playtime with us at Balranald Tourist Information Centre. Healthy Harold has assured us that in 2022 he will live up to his 'On the Move' motto and share his day with us at Clare PS. Clare Public School, Booligal Road, via Balranald NSW 2715 │Phone: (03) 5020 6896 │Fax: (03) 5020 6890 Email: [email protected] Website: www.clare-p.schools.nsw.edu.au │ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarepublicschool/ STUDENT NEWS FROM CLARE PUBLIC SCHOOL May 2021 Term 2 week 5 We hope that all of our caring mums enjoyed a special Mother's Day. We know that the kids enjoyed creating their gifts for you. Thanks to Kara for supporting everyone throughout the process THANKYOU! The Clare Public School P&C had a great day at the Homebush Rodeo and would like to thank everyone who contributed food and/or helped on the day! P & C MEETING-1.06.2021 A meeting will be held at the school on the 1st June 2021 @ 9 am, there will be a vote for the casual position of President to fill at the meeting. Agenda will be sent out via email from the Secretary. For more information please ring Jo on 0427 210 462 or Carla on 0427 186 188 Clare Public School, Booligal Road, via Balranald NSW 2715 │Phone: (03) 5020 6896 │Fax: (03) 5020 6890 Email: [email protected] Website: www.clare-p.schools.nsw.edu.au │ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarepublicschool/ STUDENT NEWS FROM CLARE PUBLIC SCHOOL May 2021 Term 2 week 5 What a day! The children arrived on pony and were picked up by fire truck. SURPRISE TRAVELLERS Sometimes travelling an isolated road home from school brings special moments... Jack, Edie, Paddy, Hannah and mum, Jo enjoyed one of those moments yesterday. They enjoyed a lovely chat with this couple who are travelling around Oz on a three year adventure. In 12 months they have completed 2500 kms. If you see them on the road give them a cheerio. We wish them luck. Movement and learning with our Padre of the Air this week! Clare Public School, Booligal Road, via Balranald NSW 2715 │Phone: (03) 5020 6896 │Fax: (03) 5020 6890 Email: [email protected] Website: www.clare-p.schools.nsw.edu.au │ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarepublicschool/ EXHIBITORS NSW/ACT SCHOOLS Abbotsleigh Barker College Calrossy Anglican School Tamworth Canberra Girls Grammar School Canberra Grammar School Cranbrook School Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School Frensham Hurlstone Agricultural High School Kambala Kincoppal-Rose Bay School Kinross Wolaroi School Knox Grammar School Finding the right Loreto Normanhurst Macquarie Anglican Grammar MAGS New England Girls’ School NEGS PLC Armidale boarding school PLC Sydney Pymble Ladies’ College Ravenswood School for Girls is as easy as ABC Red Bend Catholic College Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview St Gregory’s College Campbelltown St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill St Paul’s College, Walla Walla A Visit boardingexpo.com.au St Vincent’s College, Potts Point Scots All Saints College B Visit an Expo Shore Tara Anglican School for Girls The Armidale School TAS C Visit your Shortlist The King’s School The Scots College, Sydney Free The Scots School Albury Admission Wenona Yanco Agricultural High School 2021 EXPOS QLD SCHOOLS DUBBO EXPO Dubbo Convention Centre Anglican Church Grammar School Brisbane Boys’ College Fri 14 May, 12.30 - 6.00pm Sat 15 May, 9.30 - 2.30pm St Hilda’s School St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School GRIFFITH POP-UP Griffith Ex-Servicemen’s Club The Glennie School The Scots PGC College Thu 3 June 12.30pm - 6.30pm Toowoomba Grammar School VIC SCHOOLS WAGGA WAGGA EXPO Bolton Park Stadium Assumption College Fri 4 June, 12.30 - 6.00pm Sat 5 June, 9.30 - 2.30pm Genazzano FCJ College MLC NARRABRI EXPO Crossing Theatre PLC Melbourne St Catherine’s School Fri 23 July, 12.30 - 6.00pm Sat 24 July, 9.00 - 1.30pm Scotch College, Melbourne The Geelong College Wesley College Xavier SUPPORT Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association NSW * Check boardingexpo.com.au to see which schools will be at each Expo.