GOOLGOWI PUBLIC SCHOOL TO THE STARS NEWSLETTER TERM 1, WEEK 5 Principal: Mrs Lucia Vernon Penney Street, Goolgowi, NSW, 2652 T 02 6965 1207 F 02 6965 1309 E [email protected] many parents, grandparents, community members present on the day. The atmosphere was one of fun and participation. Our students are to be congratulated on their enthusiasm, willingness to have a go and swim for their team. I had so many people comment to me on the day that they enjoyed the day and the way in which our school community worked so well together supporting all our students. A very special Term 1 2015 thanks to Ian Langridge and our P&C for doing Calendar such a great job looking after students, staff and spectators. *Please note dates from week to week as there are occasionally some changes. We will complete our relay events tomorrow. Week 5 Would you believe we ran out of time because Tues., 24th February Ms Sheehan’s Parent we had so many enthusiastic students keen to Information Meeting participate in all events. I also believe that the 7.00-8.00pm Wed., 25th Feb Mrs Robertson’s Parent Goolgowi Swim Club is also responsible for Information Meeting 3.30 encouraging and fostering a love of swimming Thurs., 26th February Zone Swimming Carnival for our Goolgowi kids. Participating in time trials Fri., 27th February Clean Up Australia Day on a Friday, at the local pool, in Goolgowi is an Whole School Assembly excellent community event that Goolgowi can - 12.00pm Week 6 boast about. Our students certainly benefit Tuesday, 3rd March P&C Meeting - 7:00pm community members investing and volunteering Week 7 their time and expertise. I would like to especially Monday, 9th March Riverina Swimming thank Sharon Power who supports our school Carnival swimming program. Thurs., 12th March Selective High School Test Notes Coming Home This Week Nil. Canteen Roster Wednesday, 25th Feb. - Sandy Taylor Wednesday, 4th March - Linda Taylor Principal’s Message Dear Parents/Guardians/Community members, What an amazing swimming carnival we had last week. Once again this whole school event demonstrated the strong community support our school enjoys. It was encouraging to see so Page 1 rd Term 1, Week 5 Monday, 23 February 2015 In The Classrooms? K/1 News A reminder that the parent meeting is on this Wednesday 25th February 2015 from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. It would be great if you can come along. I will be talking about the classroom routines and learning. This week in Math we are continuing with addition and subtraction and mass. The Science and Technology unit this term is called ‘Staying Alive’. We will be discussing the needs of animals and humans and how senses to help all animals to survive. Wanted If anyone has any Duplo (large Lego) that they no longer require I would appreciate it for use in the K/1 classroom. Thank you. Mrs Robertson 4/5/6 News This week’s focus in math has been addition and subtraction, looking at inverse operation to check addition and subtraction calculations and using the formal written algorithm for addition and Congratulations to the following students who subtraction. will be competing at the Zone Swimming Carnival this Thursday at the Griffith Aquatic Centre: Tom Taylor, Cody Headrick, Brooklyn Headrick, Brianna Leidl, Jasvir Singh-Clark, Jye McIntyre, Rebecca Jackson, Qyarah Harrison, Tess Power, Danvir Singh-Clark, Lachlan Leidl, Cameron Langridge, Jisharn Harrison, Kaycee Krause, Dakota McMillan and Simon Star. Congratulations also to Tom Taylor who has qualified for the next round of selections for the Riverina tennis team. Students have been having lots of inspired and This week I look forward to seeing you at our fun learning practising their visualising and information evenings and our very special mid- listening skills. Visualising helps the reader to term assembly and student leadership assembly. connect with and become part of the story which Have a great week. creates the special magic of reading. Lucia Vernon Students are really enjoying singing lessons each week and they will be performing one of the songs they have learnt at Page 2 rd Term 1, Week 5 Monday, 23 February 2015 assembly this week “Shut the gate’’. Cameron Langridge - for fantastic work in 4/5/6 will also be running this special assembly literacy. where the inductions for the school and sport Jisharn Harrison - for great leadership skills. captains will take place. The SRC elected members will allso be inducted at this assembly. In creative arts this week students prepared some great artwork that will be displayed around the field in the coming weeks at the RELAY FOR LIFE event. Parent information night for the 4/5/6 students is this TUESDAY from 7-8pm. Ms Sheehan Thumbs Up Awards Book Club Jye McIntyre, Alexis Ball, Kyron Clark Book Club orders need to be returned by Reach For The Star Reward Winners Wednesday, 25th February. Please make any Charlotte Star, Tess Power, Rebecca Jackson, cheques payable to Goolgowi Public School. Cody Headrick, Zarli Srdoc, Brianna Leidl Newsletter Parents can receive the school newsletter via email and/or a hard copy. Please let the school know if you would like to receive the newsletter by email. Sports News Swimming Please note that our school is having sport on Tuesday afternoon this term, from 1:30 to 3pm. We will be doing swimming for sport and would appreciate any parent helpers who would like to help with our swimming program. Students are Weekly Class Learning Awards to wear sport uniform on Tuesday. Mrs Robertson Millie Power - for wonderful numeral recognition. Annabell Liddicoat - for fantastic effort in This Friday, 27th February students will again writing a retell. join school communities across Australia to Haley Marshall - for excellent participation in demonstrate their support for the environment Music and great singing. through participating in the schools clean-up Mr Calwell day. Each class group will tackle an area to clean up. Jake Shilvock - for quick calculations in Maths. K/1 will be in and around the school grounds. Jack Furner - for completing all Maths work. 1/2/3 will tackle a few blocks close to school Ms Sheehan 4/5/6 will venture into the bush areas around the Zarli Srdoc - for fantastic mathematical Bunyip track. reasoning. Page 3 rd Term 1, Week 5 Monday, 23 February 2015 Each student will need to have gloves. The A Leader’s job is Commitment, but very school will provide gloves for those who don’t rewarding , At the moment only Scout Section is bring garden gloves. open which normally has Youth from 11.5 years - 15 years . With no Cubs [8- 11.5 years] we P&C News have taken younger . Options are available to re- Thank you to all those who helped with canteen open cubs or start Joey's [6-8 years]. We need duties at the swimming carnival last Tuesday. at least 2 leaders for any section [3 is better] to continue or open. Goolgowi has finances to pay A reminder that we have a clearing sale on for the training required by all leaders, all training Monday 9th March so any help will be much is Tafe accredited for use for your resume for appreciated whether it’s helping on the day or other job requirements! baking some cakes/slices that we can sell. Scouting involves the learning with fun, Outdoor The Club is in need of people to help them out at Skills, Emergency Skills, Community Skills, the Off Road Racing event in a few weeks so if Social Skills & Improve Sporting Skills utilizing you have a few hours to spare please put your outside help!! The leadership course that 11-13 name down and help them out. yr. olds attend they learn Budgeting, OH&S, Ian Langridge - 0427 508 775 Decision Making & dealing with problems, Parent Tips Working as a team & Guiding the team etc. In Outdoor Skills we Canoe, Hike, Camp etc, Speech problems learning the dangers of water proper skills etc. I All kids learn how to talk and listen at different am running a course this weekend for the area rates but did you know there’s a general pattern on correct canoeing, Dangers, Survival, able to to your child’s language development? rescue others , reading weather, packing canoes for overnight etc! at Gogelderie, Unfortunately Find out more: we have no Goolgowi Scouts to attend. To http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/hea reduce dangers, to attend that course a Scout lth/speech-problems needs requirements eg swimming, experience in Community News Scouts etc & only Scout age or above unless Scout News accompanied by a parent !! I am tired, I am prepared to stay on & help with Just letting you all know Goolgowi Scouts is any section, I have committed to staying on a calling for both Youth & Adult help, We need Regional Leader another year as other towns more leaders! Without any extra help Goolgowi have new Leaders & need my help! I want to will close in 3 weeks with all finances & canoes, spend more time with Farm & Family!! camp gear etc being removed to other locations in the Riverina ! 2 years ago I walked in on a conversation from 2 other leaders from major nearby towns saying Goolgowi Scouts was registered in April 1966 , how Goolgowi is too small, couldn't see how they the First Queens Scout presented in 1970 [Kevin could have a Scout Troop!! Wilkie] 2 more Goolgowi Scouts have earned their Queen Scout Awards but had to complete Keep the secret alive, we have a wonderful their final years in Griffith due to no section community!! available in Goolgowi .