31 31st March 2016 Week 14

Week 10, Term 1
31st March, 2016
Week 10, Term 1
COMMUNITY NEWS
JINDERA PUBLIC
31st March, 2016
NEWSLETTER
Principal: Ms Lianne Singleton
Assistant Principal: Mrs Cathy Zemaitis, Mr Des Knight
Administration Manager: Jenny Groch
Address: 131 Dight St, JINDERA.NSW.2642 Phone: 0260 263 280 Fax:0260 263 642 E-mail: [email protected] website: Jindera-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Term 1 Week 10
31st March 2016
Principal’s Report
I hope that everyone had the chance to spend a
few days with friends and family during our four
day Easter break. What a welcome relief towards
the end of a very busy and hot first term at
school, the longest term of the 2016 school year.
The last day of Term 1 is Friday, 8 April. School
returns on Wednesday, 27 April for students,
following the ANZAC day holiday on Monday 25
April and staff development day on Tuesday, 26
April. The school will be closed for students on
Monday and Tuesday.
campers will be involved in a wide variety of team
building, problem solving and initiative activities in
a spectacular alpine setting. The campers return
home on Friday, around 3:00pm. We look forward
to hearing all of the exciting stories.
Year 4 major excursion to Echuca – 6,7 and 8
June
For those students who have expressed an
interest in attending Echuca as part of the Year 4
major excursion in June, further information,
medical forms and permission notes will be sent
home early next term. If you have not sent in the
Lillian Wiltshire in Year 3 was successful at the expression of interest and $50.00 deposit to
Riverina Junior Ensemble auditions recently. This secure a place, please do so in the next week.
is a fantastic effort, Lillian and a rare opportunity
that I am certain you will thoroughly enjoy. ANZAC Day – Monday 25 April
ANZAC Day is Monday 25 April. Jindera PS is
Congratulations, Lillian.
again coordinating the service and we strongly
encourage students and families to join us for the
School photos – Monday 4 April
School photos for 2016 will be on Monday 4 April. commemorative service. The ANZAC service
Photo order forms have already been sent home commences at 10:30am but students are asked
and need to be returned on the Monday photo to be seated at the Cenotaph (opposite Jindera
day, with payment (either cash, cheque or online Hotel on Dight Street) at 10:15am. The school
payment completed). Students should wear full leaders will lay a wreath on behalf of the school.
All children who attend in uniform and sit with the
school summer uniform.
school group will be given a merit certificate.
Assemblies for 2016 – Thursday 7 April
Mrs Zemaitis class, 5Z, will conduct the second Anyone who is able to assist with transporting the
Term 1 assembly on Thursday 7 April from chairs to and from the school and Cenotaph is
encouraged to contact the school. Your help from
2:45pm. I hope that you can join us.
9:30am would be very greatly appreciated.
School athletics carnival – Friday 8 April
The school athletics carnival will be held at Years 5 and 6 major excursion – Broken Bay/
Alexandra Park on Friday 8 April, the last day of Sydney CBD, 29/8 – 2/9
Term 1. All students are expected to travel into Further details about this fabulous experience will
Alexandra Park by bus, departing from the front be sent home next term but please save the date.
of the school by 9:25am. The carnival will
commence at 9:45am. Students may travel home Teacher professional learning
with their parent/carer at the conclusion of the In recognition of the cutting edge approach to
carnival, approximately 2:30pm, or they will return planning, programming and implementing the
on the bus, in time for buses at the end of the new NSW syllabuses (incorporating the
day. The cost to attend the carnival is $5.00 and Australian Curriculum), the teaching staff at
this should be paid to the boomerang blue box, Jindera PS will be involved in the professional
development of other school staff in the Albury
accompanied by the permission note.
area. By working collaboratively, our approach to
integrating History, Geography and Science &
Year 3 camp – 30, 31 March and 1 April 2016
At the time of writing this newsletter, our Year 3 Technology with integrity, is currently referred to
students are enjoying their three day major an “enduring concept” approach and is designed
excursion to Howman’s Gap Alpine Centre. The to localise the learning for our students and make
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The staff is currently involved in professional learning to develop the
students as more effective writers and spellers. Mrs Klironomakis is
an instructional leader who works with classes and teachers to model
effective writing practices and improve our students’ writing abilities
and enjoyment. Mr Clayton will use the instructional leader model to
embed the How 2 Learn philosophy into all teachers practice next
term. This is certainly a very exciting time for all of our students and
staff as we have such highly skilled teachers who can teach and learn
from each other. This collaborative approach to teacher professional
learning and development builds on the lesson studies teachers have
been using for 3 years now to improve their practice and learn from
each other. At Jindera PS, the teaching staff is committed to being the
best that they can be by continuing to be active learners every day.
Award winners’ barbeque – Tuesday 5 April
Mr Knight is organising the first award winners’ barbeque for students
who have received a silver of gold award this term. The barbeque will
be conducted on Tuesday 5 April at lunchtime. All award winners will
have the option of sausages, burgers, salad and drinks.
Congratulations to our winners. All students also have their photo in
the office area.
Breakfast club
Breakfast club is held every Wednesday morning from 8:45am until
9:20am. There is no cost to attend and enjoy toast and cereal but to
ensure that breakfast club is sustainable we are asking for either a
gold coin donation per family or for a breakfast item that could be
used for the breakfast club, such as vegemite, butter, jam, honey,
pancake mix, for students/families that would like to receive the
“special breakfast” which usually consists of bacon, eggs or
pancakes.
Thanks to the parents/carers who currently assist with breakkie club.
If you have 1 hour to spare on a Wednesday morning, occasionally,
we would love to have some extra help. The task is not onerous and
would ensure the breakkie club is sustainable and able to be enjoyed
by the students for a lot longer. Please see Mrs Berndt if you have
time to assist on a Wednesday morning from 8:45 – 9:25am.
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teachers will send home a written report at the end of Term 2.
Parents/carers or teachers may request an interview following these
reports. During Term 3, all class teachers will again invite you to
“touch base” regarding your child’s progress. These meetings are less
formal and I encourage all parent/carers to participate where possible.
If you would like to see the class teacher, the school counsellor, Mrs
Berndt or me, please call the school to make an appointment. This
saves your time and frustration when staff is not available because of
teaching or extra curricula commitments.
NAPLAN – 10, 11 and 12 May
National Assessment in Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is
conducted each year in May for students in Years 3 and 5 (7 and 9)
across Australia. It is expected that all students at Jindera Public
School will participate in the tests as these tests determine funding
levels and staffing allocations for Learning and Support. A note,
further explaining the testing, was sent home this week. Parents/
carers are encouraged to contact the school if you have any
questions or concerns. A report to parents indicating a student’s level
of achievement will be sent home in September. Please remember
that, most importantly, this is one test on one day and forms part of
the total assessment and reporting procedures the school has in
place to assess students.
The NAPLAN tests will be conducted from 10 – 12 May (inclusive)
2016.
Tuesday 10 May:
Language Conventions (Spelling,
Punctuation and Grammar) Writing
Wednesday 11 May:
Reading
Thursday 12 May:
Numeracy
Each test takes approximately 40 minutes and is conducted under
exam conditions.
University of NSW 2015 International competitions
Jindera Public School is offering the students an opportunity to
participate in the Australian Schools Competition. The tests,
organised and administered by the University of NSW, cover Maths,
English, Science, Digital Technology, Writing and Spelling. There is a
cost to participate and this must be met by the parents/carers if
students want to be involved. A note went home last week and needs
to be returned prior to the test dates (included on the information
sheet). These tests are a good opportunity for students to compete
against other students from across Australia and the globe.
Communicating with parents/carers
The staff is always trying to find better ways to improve
communication with parents/carers. The newsletter is sent home
fortnightly and is a reliable and consistent source of information, tips
and reports. Please try to retrieve it from your child’s bag and read
through it. Alternatively, the office can email it to your personal email
account. Please see the front office staff at any time to set this up.
The newsletter can also be found on the school website and our
school Facebook page has a link to the website so that it can be
found easily. The school’s Facebook page is a handy point of contact Before school arrangements
for updates and announcements. Please make it a favourite and be Parents/carers and students are reminded that a teacher is not on
updated all the time.
playground duty before 8:55am. Students arriving at school before
8:55am are reminded to sit quietly in the quad area until the bell rings
Communication is a two way process and teaching/support staff at 8:55am. All students are then to move to the covered netball court
should be kept up to date with events or issues that are affecting your and area behind the Kindergarten classrooms where they will be able
child. Please let us know if there has been a change that may affect to play handball, skipping, other quiet games or sit and talk to friends
your child.
in a supervised area. All other areas are out of bounds in the
mornings as students are out of the teacher’s view. Students arriving
Parents/carers are encouraged to meet and speak with the class at school after 8:55am should move straight to the covered area.
teachers regularly throughout the year, whenever the need arises, or Parents/carers are requested to assist playground duty staff by
simply to touch base. We recently held parent/teacher interviews, ensuring that no students are in the unsupervised quad area after
which are formal opportunities to discuss your child but are also 8:55am.
important for the new class teacher to get to know you and your child.
If you were unable to attend on your classes nominated day, please Lianne Singleton
contact the class teacher to make an alternative time. The class
CANTEEN ROSTER
Friday 1st Apr
DS—Marita Christensen
Ass 1—Leticia Oehm
Ass 2—Michelle Donoghue
Friday 8th April
Canteen Closed
Athletics Carnival
Jindera Public School P & C Executive 2015
President:
Angus Brooksby
Treasurer:
Sean Lee
Secretary:
Peter Martin
Vice President:
Des Knight
Vice Treasure:
Tania Carabott
Vice Secretary:
Lisa Doughty
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P & C NEWS
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University of New South Wales International Competitions and Assessment
Jindera PS is, once again offering students the opportunity to participate in the International Competitions and
Assessments for Schools (ICAS). These tests are developed by the University of NSW. The tests offer students a chance
to test their skills against children from all over Australia and overseas. They are also a good opportunity to become
familiar with a variety of formal assessments.
The University of N.S.W charges an administration fee on each test. These are not a school cost and must be paid for by
the parent/caregiver for the student to participate. The fees are detailed on the note that went home.
EASTER RAFFLE
The Easter Raffle was drawn last Thursday and was a great success raising over
$2000 for the school.
Congratulations, to all the prize winners and a special mention to Tyler Jones
who easily won the prize for selling the most raffle tickets. Well done!!!
Many thanks to all for their support, both in buying tickets and donating Easter
Eggs.
IF YOUR CHILD WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPAT IN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIS OR SCIENCE TESTS PERMISSION
NOTES AND FEES NEED TO BE PAID TO THE OFFICE BY THIS FRIDAY 1 APRIL. ALL OTHER TEST CLOSE ON 6
MAY FRIDAY.
If you are interested in entering your children, please collect a note with further information from the office.
Cath Zemaitis
Notes Sent Home
ACTIVITY
Parent Contact/Media/Sporting
This
YEAR
All
Week
For your Diary
DUE DATE
4th April
ASAP

ICAS—Digital Technologies & Science
1st April
ICAS
6th May
5th April

We are trialling a new time for our P
& C meetings. It will start 3.40pm, in
the JPS Staffroom.
An afternoon tea will be provided
which commences at 3.20pm.
Please come along we are trying to
encourage some new faces to attend.
Thankyou Angus Brooksby
Award winner BBQ
7th April
Award winners BBQ
Selected
5th April

Athletics Carnival
All
ASAP
8th April
School Photos
All
4th April

Assembly 2.45pm—5Z
Athletics Carnival
8th April

P and C Meeting
School Photos
Last day of Term
Each Afternoon our students get the opportunity to reflect on their learning and progress for the day.
Below are some of their thoughts.
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MERIT AWARDS
MC
Gemma Keating
KC
Tahlia Kingston, Hamish Horton-Rainbow, Rory Graham, Roary Purcell
K/1B
Axel Podubinski, Ashton Naughton, Asha Byers, Evan Christensen, Myf Lewis, Louise
Swart
1/2 K
Meadow Wright, Islyn Delaney, Jed Callanan, Ace Kohlhagen
2/3 B
Oliver Donovan, Jaspa Wegener, Thomas Delahunty, Mattea Delaney, Ella Donoghue,
Will Walch, Mikayla Talbot
3/4 E
Jade Campbell-Smith, Alisha Van Deventer
4/5 K
Tarnee Wilson, Alex Christensen, Thomas Wiffen, Chloe Koch, Olivia Hounsell, Sam
Ceminara, Cody Jenning, Jordie Allen
5Z
Isaac Anstis, Sean Lee, Digby Howlett, Levi Clark, Thomas Brooksby
6S
Lily Delahunty, Taylor Threlfall, Monique Pecenicic, Sam Kelly, Ilona Moss, Corey Groch
Our Trip to Stewart House
At Stewart House we sent letters to our family
and school. We went to the beach in Curl Curl we
went on a ferry to a wave pool. We did cooking
with Toohey the chef and then to the zoo and the
Opera House. Our supervisors names where
Simer and Mogen and another called Rob. We also went to the Easter
show. We met a lot of new friends called Corey, Lochlan, Stewart and Brendan we had a lot of fun. We
stayed in a big cabin and slept in bunk beds. At dinner we went in groups and shared lunch with a lot of
other schools. We went to school every day for 5 hours a day. We travelled by bus and I was put into a
class that I didn’t know anybody then I was moved to be with one of my friends and we had a lot of
fun.
By Tulley Middleton
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
Two of our students have been competing at a National level in Athletics and Dirt track riding. Archie
McDonald rode at the Australian National Dirt Track Speedway Titles in Brisbane. He came first in the
Grand slam at Temora and then 9th in the Australian Titles. He was riding in the Under 13 section at
the age of 9, so this is an outstanding effort. Jasper Quinn competed at the State Little Athletics
Carnival which was held in Melbourne. He entered in the 100m and came 18th. He also entered in the
200m and came 17th, great effort Jasper as it can be very daunting running at the Melbourne Athletics
Complex.
Our display of our Gold, Silver Merit Award winners and Sporting
Achievements displayed in the foyer of the office.