Newsletter Term 1 Week 9 2016

Principal: Mrs Annette O’Neill
Deputy Principal: Mrs Suzanne Bowyer
Term 1, Week 9 – 24th April, 2016
Crazy Hair Day
For your diary:
APRIL
th
Monday 4 April
ANZAC Service 8:45am
th
Monday 4 April
Gold Morning Tea
10:30am
th
Wednesday 6 April
Athletics Carnival
th
Thursday 7 April
Kindergarten Performance
th
Friday 29 April
Mother’s Day Gift Wrapping
MAY
nd
Monday 2 May
Stage 1 Minibeast
Excursion
rd
Tuesday 3 May
Stage 1 Minibeast
Excursion
th
Thursday 5 May
P&C Meeting
Thank you to everyone who participated in Crazy Hair Day. Your support
of this extremely worthwhile cause is greatly appreciated.
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Stenhouse Drive, Mount Annan 2567
Ph:46472399
www.mountannan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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From the Principal…
Last weekend I was informed that Jo-Ann Sankey, Deputy Principal from Narellan Vale Public School
suddenly passed away. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are extended to Jo-Ann’s family, friends and
colleagues. As a colleague and a neighbouring school we have offered support in whatever ways Narellan
Vale PS would need over the coming days. This may mean teachers from Mount Annan PS would go to
Narellan Vale PS to assist with the running of the school next Thursday 31st March, on the day of the
funeral.
Last week we had the first of our parent forums for the year. It was fantastic to see an increase in the
number of parents/carers attending our forums. In fact there was a 47% increase in attendance from the
forums held at the end of last year. As part of our school plan, we have identified a need to improve student
wellbeing within the school. During the forums, we sought feedback from parents that focused on improving
or modifying the current award system as part of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) so that students are
more equitably and fairly recognised for academic, social, sporting or extra-curricular achievements. In
addition, we ran a workshop on helping your child with reading. The final session for the day was a
summary of the school plan and general feedback/question time. Our strategic directions include:
Excellence in Teaching and Learning; Holistic and Enriching Programs and Practices; and Engaged and
Productive Global Citizens. We explained the improvement measures we are
seeking as evidence of achieving our goals for the period 2015-2017.
The Easter Hat Parade was a great day with students in K-2 parading around
in their magnificent Easter Hats. Thank you to the parents and carers who
supported this event, to the P&C for organising the Easter raffle and the cake
stall and the teachers for ensuring a great morning was had by all. The cake
stall raised funds for Westmead Children’s Hospital.
Today, stage 3 leaders went to Parliament House on the invitation of Chris
Patterson, MP. We look forward to hearing about their day.
Harmony Day was held today also. Many thanks to Mrs Brown and Ms
Garbutt for organising such an engaging, authentic and entertaining Harmony
Day.
Mrs Annette O’Neill – Principal
From the Deputy Principal…
Gold Morning Tea
Gold Morning Tea will be celebrated on Monday 4th April in the school hall at 10:30am. Notes were sent
home today. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with the students.
Safety Reminder
As you are all aware Stenhouse Drive and Welling Drive become very busy places in the morning and
afternoons. We again ask that all parents use extreme caution when picking up and dropping off their
children to ensure they are safe.
Safe practice includes:
 checking over your shoulder before moving off from the kerb
 Parking legally – not across driveways
 Ensuring you adhere to the speed limit when driving in school zones.
Year 5 entry to an opportunity class in 2017
Online applications for opportunity class placement in Year 5 in 2017 will open on Tuesday 26
April 2016 and close on Friday 13 May 2016. Late applications are not accepted. All applications
are online. Information will be available from school in early term 2.
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Stenhouse Drive, Mount Annan 2567
Ph:46472399
www.mountannan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Mrs Suzanne Bowyer: Deputy Principal
FOCUS ON MAPS
Congratulations to Claire Stanley, Edward Pascual, Jackson Hogan, Kyla Brown, Sam Kernan, Sienna
Mauceri, Tahlia McGinley and Tiegan Grant for making it into the MAPS debating teams. We had 33
students try out, and all performed very well, so narrowing it down to 8 was a tough job. The 2016
Premier’s Debating Challenge will begin next term. Good luck!
School Cross Country 2016
On Friday the 18th March, students from Years 2-6
competed in the school cross country. The course was
setup to include running within the school grounds &
around Wandarrah Reserve. It was great to see all
students try their best & finish off the race. Thank you to
all the family members who came along to support the
day. Congratulations to the students who finished in the
top 4 of their age group. You will now be representing the
school at the Razorback Cross Country on Friday 13th
May, 2016. Students have been provided with a note in
regards to this carnival & training in preparation for the
Razorback Carnival. Training will start on Tuesday 22nd
March, Week 9. If you require further information, please
speak to Mr Waters. Thank you to all staff for their help
and support in running a successful cross country
carnival. Well done to all students who participated.
Cross Country Results 2016
8/9 yrs
Girls
Boys
10 yrs
Girls
Boys
1st
Jakeelie Hook
Maali Martin
1st
Zoe Johnson
Dylan Trynchy
2nd
Jaylah Thomas
Adam Shaker
2nd
April McDonald
Ryan Houldin
3rd
Rachel Butler
Bayley McLaren
3rd
Ashlee Cubitt
Matthew Trynchy
4th
Hannah Clarke
Jaecob El Mohamed
4th
Eleni Kouros
Jack Kelly
11 yrs
Girls
Boys
12/13yrs
Girls
Boys
1st
Ashley
Vasquez
Joel Cubitt
1st
Tiegan Grant
Cameron McDonald
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2nd
Amy Younie
Marcus Lambiris
2nd
Chloe
Mackellar
Samuel Kernan
3rd
Jade Van der
Saag
Nathan Golledge
3rd
Elle Martin
Kayden Martin
4th
Rachel
Davies
Bailey Curtis
4th
Monica
Santucci
Max Klein
Swimming Carnival
Congratulations to O’Neill and Klim, the winning houses for the
Swimming Carnival. These houses received the school plaque at
Monday Morning Assembly. We congratulate them on their fine effort.
PSSA Sport
Trials for PSSA Gala Days will take place in Weeks 10 and 11. Sports include: hockey, netball, rugby
league and soccer. Congratulations to Joel Cubitt and Nathan Golledge who were both part of the
successful Razorback Soccer Team who played at the SSW Championship this week. The team were
undefeated and did not concede a goal! Nathan Golledge was then named in the SSW team to play at the
NSW championships in Term 2. All the best at state, Nathan!
Scott Williamson
Hat Parade 2016
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Stenhouse Drive, Mount Annan 2567
Ph:46472399
www.mountannan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Stage 3 News………
Stage 3 have had a very busy term establishing routines in learning and working as a class unit. I am
pleased to report that all 6 classes are working in a productive manner.
All students are working on their end of term presentations on “Extreme Weather”. Each child will present
their findings on their specific weather element and will be judged on the manner in which they speak, the
scientific presentation of their concept and the method in which they engage their audience.
Extracts from these presentations will be recorded to send in to the Sky News Weather team, where they
will do a specialised piece on our school and their interest in weather.
The students have been working very hard on problem solving in
Mathematics. They are developing many strategies to engage in and solve
complex problems. These studies are largely practical in nature and the
students as a group are making positive development in this area.
Many thanks to the parents who attended the recent parent teacher
interviews as well as participation in the parent forums. These meetings
provide the school with much needed information to assist in your child’s
learning.
The resource pack note went home some weeks ago. The response initially was positive though there is
still a long list of people who still have to pay. The money from the resource pack provides vital tools for the
classroom as well as paying for the 3 incursions, one of which we have already had!
Could parents please finalise these payments as soon as possible.
Year 6 parents should have returned the high school form for 2017 enrolments. This form is vital in the
transition process for your child. Please return it now so that your child’s details can be sent into the DEC
for processing.
Many thanks,
Mr Scott Williamson: on behalf of the Stage 3 Teachers
Week
Term 1 Planner
9
21
22
23
24
K – 2 HAT
PARADE
10
28
29
Yarning Circle
2pm
30
5
6
25
Parliament
House Visit
GOOD FRIDAY
School Leaders
HARMONY DAY
31
1
7
8
EASTER
MONDAY
11
4
April
ANZAC Service
Athletics
Carnival
Gold Morning
Tea
Kindergarten
Performance Last Day Term 1
&
Matinee& Evening
Mount Annan Public School
Stenhouse Drive, Mount Annan 2567
Ph:46472399
www.mountannan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Week Term 2 Planner
25
1
3
May
2
26
27
28
ANZAC DAY
Public Holiday
Staff
Development
Day
Students return
to School.
2
3
4
Stage 1
Minibeast
Excursion
K-6M, 1/2J
& Year 2
9
P&C
Gift Wrapping
for Mother’s Day
5
Stage 1
Minibeast
Excursion
1/2H & Year 1
10
29
6
P&C Meeting
7pm Library
11
NAPLAN
Language
& Writing
NAPLAN
Reading
12
NAPLAN
Numeracy
13
Winter
Gala Day 1
4
16
17
ICAS Digital
Technologies
18
19
20
Razorback Cross
Country Carnival
at Equestrian
Centre
5
23
24
25
26
27
K – 2 Carnival
30
31
1
2
3
Winter
Gala Day 2
ICAS Science
June
6
7
6
7
8
9
10
8
13
14
15
16
17
ICAS Writing
ICAS Spelling
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Stenhouse Drive, Mount Annan 2567
Ph:46472399
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9
20
21
22
23
24
Winter
Gala Day 3
10
27
28
29
30
1
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Stenhouse Drive, Mount Annan 2567
Ph:46472399
www.mountannan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Stenhouse Drive, Mount Annan 2567
Ph:46472399
www.mountannan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Stenhouse Drive, Mount Annan 2567
Ph:46472399
www.mountannan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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