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ALBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD Member of the crossing point learning community
Week 7 Term 1 14 March, 2018
Congratulations to the P&C for the Welcome BBQ last Friday evening. We were blessed with another superb autumn day and evening for the event which was pleasant and well worth the effort put in by many. An especially big thank you to Justine and Claire and the band of merry supporters who did the advertising, organised the games, music, sausage sizzle and logistics. The buzz was positive and there were many, “great idea, let’s do it again soon” comments to be heard.
This Thursday I will be meeting with the 12 school leaders to discuss the school plan. These student leaders have been canvassing their peers throughout the school to get a student perspective on the way forward. I look forward to hearing their
feedback and words of wisdom. The school plan is slowly coming together and will result in a number of changes to school structures and focus areas. It is a very exciting time to be at Albury Public School. The plan will be available on the school website from Day 1 of Term 2 and will guide our operation for the next three years and beyond.
PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS These are scheduled for Week 9, week beginning 26 March. Interview days and times can be requested through an online system, SOBS. To access SOBS, please use the following link as it is specific to Albury Public School- https://sobs.com.au/pt/parent.php?schoolid=1450 This link will also be on our Facebook page, for parents to click on and follow. Detailed instructions are being sent home with the newsletter today. I strongly encourage all parents/carers to attend these important interview opportunities and discuss your child’s needs and goals with the classroom teacher. The following teachers will be holding their interviews in the Gym- Miss Dean/Mrs Woodward 3LDW, Miss Brain 4CB, Mrs Coughlan/Mrs Burgess 4CCB, Miss Henderson 3/4CH, Miss Phillips 5/6LP, Mrs Pargeter 5/6AP and Mr Takle 5/6LT. All other interviews will be held in your child’s classroom.
ALBURY GOLD CUP HALF DAY – FRIDAY 23 MARCH 2018 Friday, 23 March 2018 has been gazetted as a half day public holiday for the Albury Gold Cup. As a result, school will conclude at 12:00noon on Friday 23 March. Please note, buses will be operating on Friday morning, bringing students to school but will not be operating at 12:00noon to take students home. Please make arrangements for
your child to be picked up at this time. Please also note that Out of School Hours (OOSH) will be operating on Friday morning but will not be operating on Friday afternoon either. Please collect your child/ren and leave the school quickly. As you are aware, parking is at a premium around the school and there will be many more cars looking for parking spots. Please take care trying to park on Friday at 12:00 noon. Students will not be able to be picked up from the bus area, but the following areas are where your children should be waiting (just for Friday 23 March): Kindergarten- as per normal near the West Building Years 1, 2 and 3 from the Manor quadrangle Year 4 from the bottom of the Castle and Years 5 and 6 from the Olive St entrance near the Annexe. Students on bikes/scooters are to leave through the Smollet Street gates near the canteen. Teachers will be on duty in these waiting areas. Older students may meet their parents in the area allocated to their younger siblings. If you have older children who are to walk home (or to your workplace) on Friday 23 March, please send a letter to the teacher giving them permission, so that we are aware of the arrangement. Your assistance on this day is essential and I thank you in advance.
Email—[email protected] 481 David St, Albury NSW 2640, Ph 6021 3849
Dates for the Diary
March Thursday 15- 12:00noon- No Assembly Friday 16- Wednesday 21- Harmony Day 12:00noon- 1MB Assembly Thursday 22- Yrs3-6 Athletics Carnival Friday 23- Half Day holiday- Albury Gold Cup Monday 26- ‘Return of the Bully’ show Tuesday 27- 7:30 pm- P&C Meeting Thursday 29- Easter Parade 26-29 March- Parent Teacher Interviews
EASTER CELEBRATIONS With Easter approaching the K-2 students and teachers are planning some activities. On Thursday 29 March (Week 9) K – 2 students are invited to participate in the Albury Public School Easter Dance Off. Students from Kindergarten are encouraged to wear an Easter hat for the dance off. Students in Year 1 are encouraged to wear an Easter mask and Year 2 students carry an Easter basket.
Hats, masks and baskets will be made at school with the help from students from a primary class and parents. Students are encouraged to bring in a named bag of materials prior to Friday 23 March to make their Easter hat, mask or basket. Parents/carers are invited to come along and enjoy the Easter dance off, however, older siblings and students in Years 3 – 6 are not invited to participate due to limited space. Parents/carers are asked not to request their older child’s involvement in the Dance Off, including as spectators as this is disruptive to class learning. I appreciate your cooperation with this matter. RIVERINA SWIMMING Good luck to our swimmers who will be competing at the Riverina Swimming Carnival against other schools in the zone. I know you will do your best and congratulations for getting to this level. We are strongly encouraging and reminding students to think of others and to look for opportunities to fill someone’s bucket with happiness. I hope that you have a fabulous week. Lianne Singleton, Principal (Rel)
FINAL REMINDER - HIGH SCHOOL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST- These forms are due back to the front office by Friday 16 March 2018.
HARMONY DAY - EVERYONE BELONGS Date: Wednesday 21 March 2018 (Week 8) On Wednesday 21 March students can wear traditional cultural clothes or orange to celebrate Harmony Day. Don’t forget to put your special Harmony Day lunch order into the Canteen. We will be doing Harmony Day activities in class as well throughout Week 8. Remember Everyone Belongs.
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2018 Please remember to bring your notes and money back to the front office by this Friday 16 March. If you haven’t filled out a volunteer slip (and have some free time next Thursday) we would really appreciate more help on the day and thank you to all of our volunteers so far. Joel Border Athletics Carnival Coordinator RETURN OF THE BULLY PERFORMAMCE for Years K to 6 Reminder - notes and money for the Return of the Bully performance are due on Wednesday 21 March. ICAS COMPETITION Reminder - that ICAS competition notes and money are due in this Friday 16 March. Late entries cannot be accepted. RIDE2SCHOOL DAY: Friday 23 March
This year’s Ride2School Day falls on the Gold Cup half-day public holiday. Once again we will have “bike-trains” operating from different parts of Albury. These will be led by teachers. We encourage parents to ride along too, especially if your child has limited experience riding to school. The “bike-trains” will not run in the afternoon. More details about the “bike-trains” will be in next week’s newsletter. Unfortunately there will not be bike mechanics at school on the day. We encourage parents to begin planning and practising safe routes to school and talking to their children about bike safety. Dylan Clift.
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY PLACEMENTS Last Wednesday, 8 pre-service teachers from Charles Sturt University (CSU) began their Observation Placement at Albury Public School. These pre-service teachers will be working in Kindergarten and Year 1 classes, one day a week for the next eight weeks. Our school values this partnership with CSU as a way of building and maintaining productive links with our wider community and to assist in the development of the ‘next generation’ of teachers.
HARMONY DAY Wednesday 21 March No orders will be taken on this day. Harmony Day pre-orders only. No orders will be taken after Friday 16 March. Please return the orange Harmony Day order sheet a Name, Class and a brown paper bag!!! You may also order online.
The canteen WILL NOT be open on Albury Gold Cup day Friday 23 March. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please call Rachael or Jude 60212370 (has an answering machine) Email - [email protected]
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB- The latest book club brochure will be available with the newsletter today. The due date for this edition is Tuesday 27 March 2018. Please order
online if you are able to do so or drop your orders in at the office. Please note that correct money in an envelope is required for Book Club. A special Book Club box is on the front counter.
COMMUNITY NEWS ACTIVE KIDS NSW (KINDER-YR12)- The NSW Government Active Kids program provides $100 vouchers towards sporting and fitness related costs. Vouchers can be used for registration, membership and participation fees. Apply online at www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-active-kids-voucher
ALBURY WODONGA TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION- invites students aged 10yrs to 16yrs who would like to play table tennis one afternoon a week. Hours will be from 4:30-6:00pm every Wednesday from 7 March at Greenfield Park. Contact Kerry Bell (Secretary) 0476 268 504 [email protected], Cody Luton (Acting VP) 0499 368 041 [email protected] or Terry Caldwell (President) 0400 533 741 [email protected]
BORDER EASTER EGG HUNT- Family Fun Day for Headspace Albury Wodonga, Sunday 18 March in the Albury Botanic Gardens 9:00-1:30pm. Entertainment, food, giveaways, games and Easter Bunny. Entry fees apply. Registration 9:00-10:00am
WOMBATS HOCKEY CLUB- We are looking for players, coaches, umpires and new supporters. U10, Junior and Senior teams. For more information and to register online go to https://www.wombatshockey.com/registration/ email: [email protected] or contact Andrew 0428 618 115
ST PATS SOCCER- We need players to fill our U11 and U12 mixed teams. If you or someone you know would like to join our football family for season 2018 please contact Tracy [email protected] or visit www.stpatsfc.com.au for further information and training details.
MINIROOS SOCCER AT ALBURY HOTSPURS- Training starts on Tuesday 27 March, 2018 @ Aloysius Park, South Albury 5-6pm Every Tuesday after that, except NSW school holidays. Miniroos competition starts on Saturday 7 April, 2018 @ Jelbart Park, Lavington (Gala days – 12 May & 11 August) Online registrations are open. www.alburyhotspurs.com.au/ For more information please call Paul Kinning – 0400422805 or Wayne Davies – 0477 872410
ROSTER
Thur Mar 15 Fri Mar 16 Mon Mar 19 Tues Mar 20 Wed Mar 21 Thur Mar 22 Fri Mar 23
9:00-11:30am
Ro McGillivray
11:00-1:00pm
Nikki Cook
11:00-1:30pm
Penny Pope
9:30-11:30am Jessy
11:00-1:00pm Mowava
Lawrence 12:15-1:15pm Andrea Lever
9:00-11:30am
Anna Sullivan
12:00-1:30pm
Meroula Tsakiris
10:15am
Anna C
12:30-1:30pm
Katie Gow
10:30-11:30am
Paul Burns
12:30-1:30pm
Meroula Tsakiris
HARMONY DAY
9:00-11:30am
HELPER NEEDED
11:00-1:00pm
Alice Briggs
12:30-1:30pm
HELPER NEEDED
CANTEEN
CLOSED
ALBURY GOLD CUP
Gold Certificates CONGRATULATIONS to:- Ewan Mackenzie and Vanessa Elston
IMF Science Investigations In 1MF we have been exploring how materials change. We made spaghetti towers and discussed if it was best to use
cooked or raw spaghetti. We found out raw spaghetti was best because cooked spaghetti was too stretchy and sticky.
The raw spaghetti made our towers more stable and solid.
