04 Week 3, Term 3, 2016 Newsletter Week 32

AS H TON F IE L D PU BL IC S C HOOL
P hon e : 4934 3584
Ema i l : a shton f i e l -p. sc ho ol @de t. n sw. e du . a u
GUMNUT NEWS
Week 3, Term 3
WEBSITE:
www.ashtonfield-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
FACEBOOK:
www.facebook.com/
ashtonfieldpublicschool
SCHOOL HOURS:
Supervision from: 8.25am
Classes begin: 8.55am
Classes finish: 2.55pm
NOTES SENT HOME:
 Fathers’ Day raffle tickets
Thursday, 4th August, 2016
Principal’s News
Dear Parents and Carers,
EDUCATION WEEK AT ASHTONFIELD
Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Education Week awards night. Not only did
it showcase the talent of our students but it also highlighted the wonderful work of our
teachers, non teaching staff, community members and school programs across the
region.
Congratulations to the following members of our school community for their awards:
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DATES TO REMEMBER:.
 Busy Bees Program every
Wednesday, 1.45pm—2.45pm
 P&C Movie Fundraiser Night,
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Thursday, 11th August.
Life Education Van from 22nd
August—2nd September.
School Photos, Monday, 5th
September.
WEEK 3 PBL FOCUS
Be Safe
Safety in Numbers
K-4 SPORT:
Fridays
YR 5 & 6 SPORT:
Thursdays
WEEKLY ASSEMBLIES:
Mondays, 2pm
THE MUTUAL
SCHOOL BANKING:
Thursday mornings
NEXT P&C MEETING:
Tuesday, 16th August
at 7pm in the Library
CANTEEN OPEN:
Every Monday and Tuesday
depending on volunteers
UNIFORM SHOP OPEN:
Tuesdays,
8.30am—9am
2.30pm—3pm
Thursdays,
8.30am—9am
EFTPos facilities available
at the Uniform Shop.
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Caitlyn O’Brien (Student award) - Commitment and application to all aspects of
school at Ashtonfield PS
Mr Phil Cliff (Excellence in Teaching Award) - Commitment to Aboriginal education
across the school and the region.
Melinda Oke (Non Teaching Award) - Consistently displaying professionalism and
proficiency and ‘going above and beyond’ at school.
Lindy Tuck (Community Member Award) - Commitment to Ashtonfield Public
School
Cool Kids Program (School Achievement Award) - A social skills program aimed at
equipping students with the strategies and skills to minimise worries and anxieties,
accepted by Mrs Melissa McMellon.
Today we celebrated Education Week at Ashtonfield with classroom visits and activities,
a show case of our talented musicians, dancers and singers in the hall and a menu of
foods from across the world - pizzas, sushi, Indian foods, nachos and a sausage sizzle.
Thank you to the many parents, friends and family members who joined us for the day,
despite the wet weather.
SPORTING SUCCESS
Our cricket team was successful in the Reg Kelly Shield against Paterson Public School.
The boys basketball team won their second game at the Maitland Gala day against
Woodberry Pubic School. The girls team won the Maitland Gala day and will now
compete against the winning Newcastle team in the hope of progressing to the NSW
finals day.
ZONE ATHLETICS
Zone Athletics has been postponed until next Friday. The council has closed the grounds
due to the wet weather.
P&C MOVIE FUNDRAISER NIGHT will be held at Maitland Reading Cinema on
Thursday, 11th August, starting at 6pm for raffles and refreshments. Tickets cost $20
each and are available to purchase from the Uniform Shop and the school office.
Have a happy week, Deb and Staff.
WE E K 3 , T E R M 3
G U MN U T N E WS
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WE ARE TAKING ENROLMENTS NOW FOR 2017 FOR STUDENTS LIVING IN THE ASHTONFIELD AREA.
Please contact the school office if you have a child starting school next year.
LET’S RUN NEWCASTLE Run Newcastle is back on Sunday, 7th August. And we want you to run, walk or roll
with us to raise much needed funds for the refurbishment of the Adolescent Ward at John Hunter Children’s Hospital. Run Newcastle is a one of a kind charity fun run that donates 100% of every registration fee. There is a 12km
run, a 6km run & walk and also a 1km Kids run so an event to suit the whole community. Ashtonfield Public School
has registered to participate. Go online to www.runaustralia.com.au to join a team.
Term 3 2016 Calendar
Week
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
4
8
9
10
11
12
P&C Movie Fundraiser
night
Back-up Zone
Athletics
19
5
15
16
Uni NSW
Maths Test
17
18
Shamrock lunch
Science & Engineering
Discovery Day MGHS
Science Challenge
Y5/6
MGHS
Science Challenge
Y5/6
MGHS
Robocup Jnr
23
24
25
26
Zone Boys
Cricket
30
31
1
2
Healthy Harold
Life Ed van
leaves
P&C Meeting,
7pm
6
7
22
Healthy Harold
Life Ed van
arrives
29
Sept
Father’s Day Stall
Circus Quirkus
excursion
8
5
Students wear
summer uniform
Father’s Day
Breakfast
6
7
8
13
14
15
Shamrock lunch
Hunter Athletics
9
School Photos
9
10
12
19
20
21
NSW Touch Day in
Maitland
22
Variety Concert
Dress Rehearsal
Variety Concert—
Matinee & Evening
Performances
Variety ConcertMatinee & Evening
Performances
P&C Meeting,
7pm
IMPORTANT NOTICE
CHANGE OF DATE
PUPIL FREE DAY TERM 3
FRIDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBER
16
Staff
Development
Day
23
LAST DAY—
TERM 3
G U MN U T N E WS
WE E K 3 , T E R M 3
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Class Awards
Class Awards
3M
Sport / Shamrocks
Xander / Marc
Class Awards
Sport / Shamrocks
5H
3Mc
Charlie / Isabella /
Indianna / Mustafa / Ava
/ Larissa / Lucy / Brodie
5J
Daniella / Joshua
Matilda / Lucius / Hayley
/ Hannah
3W
Cooper / Braith
5O
Lauren / Amelia
Jonah / Adam
6G
Zac / Roman / Findlay
Maisy / Sienna / Kalani
6S
Gemelia / Hayden
4K
4R
4T
6C
Harrison / Jessie-Lee
Myky / Leroy / Jesse
P & C Dates for the Diary
TOMORROW—Friday, 5th August
Zone Athletic Carnival
Thank you to those that have offered to help.
If you can spare some time (even only an hour), please let Jen know.
Thursday, 11th August
Movie Fundraiser Night
“Bad Moms” - Reading Cinema—Maitland
Wednesday, 31st August
Father’s Day Stall
Saturday, 22nd October
Bunnings BBQ – helpers needed.
More information will be advised closer to the date.
Thursday, 10th November
Not going to give too much away as yet, but it’s going to fun, it’s going to be colourful
and you’ll definitely want to come and help or participate!
Friday, 2nd December
Ashtonfield Carols night
P&C News
CADBURY CHOCOLATES / NATURAL CONFECTIONERY LOLLIES FUNDRAISER BOXES are available to
pick up from the Uniform Shop on a Tuesday and Thursday morning for those parents who would like to sell to
family and friends.
Uniform Shop News
The Uniform Shop is now open Tuesdays, 8.30am—9am and 2.30pm—3pm and Thursdays, 8.30am—9am. We
are pleased to advise that EFTPos facilities are now available at the Uniform shop ONLY.
Canteen News
The canteen is open every Monday and Tuesday. However, this will
depend on the number of volunteers available. VOLUNTEERS ARE
NEEDED. As of Friday, 12th August the canteen will consider reopening each Friday if we have enough volunteers. If you are able to
assist please contact Tracy on 0411 184 571.
MONDAY, 8th
August
TUESDAY, 9th
August
PAID ADVERTISEMENTS
Italia Road, Raymond Terrace
Great idea for birthdays, social clubs & team building
Gift vouchers available
All players must be 16 years +
PHONE: 4934 2212
Are you interested
in advertising
in our newsletter?
Contact the school
office for details.
FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE
Please return tickets to school office in a sealed envelope with correct payment and child’s name and class
clearly on the front. Please keep raffle tickets separate from other school payments.
Please return by Wednesday, 31st August.
Drawn on Friday, 2nd September, 2016 at the Father’s Day Breakfast.
$1 – 3 tickets
$2 – 8 tickets
$5 – 20 tickets
It would greatly assist us if you could cut the tickets along the lines before sending in.
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