Week 3 Term 2 Tuesday 5th May 2015

What a wonderful way of showing

respect!A Remembrance Wall was created outside of our 3/4F and 3/4T classrooms, by the students from our school.

The focus for the beginning of Term 2 for 3/4F, was to commemorate the Anzacs and learn about the huge sacrifice from all who participated in past wars and conflicts.Inquiry and Discovery learning will continue to lead our experiences in Science and Technology this term.

The students were given the fantastic opportunity during the last week of Term 1 to participate in an interactive classroom experience, studying the Great Barrier Reef. The teachers and two scuba divers directly interacted with the students, asking and answering questions as they swam with turtles, sharks and played with Nemo!

Parent involvement in 3/4F is welcomed and necessary to support the success of your child’s learning. During Term 2 we will continue to learn about the different text types and include them as the format for our Talking and Listening activities. The five topics, which the students focused on for their weekly class presentation

during Term 1, still remain. Each child will continue to have their same set day each week as in Term 1, to deliver a 2-3 minute talk. A letter was sent home last week with students.It would be greatly appreciated, if you help your child to be prepared for their specific day each week. Thank you to those parents who supported their child’s preparation for the talk last term. The students who participated did a great job and each week their confidence and presentation improved.

Parent contact is always supported at our school and very necessary for student success, so please ring or

send in a message with your child to make a time where we can discuss your child’s learning.Regards Ms Susan Felsch, 3/4F.

A Busy Week AheadMother’s Day is upon us for this year. The P&C will be holding a Mother’s Day stall this week. Thanks to the P&C for your work in running this stall. Mother’s Day morning tea will be held this Friday, please collect your child at 10.50am from the classroom if you are attending.

Homework centre is up and running for the term. Thanks Mrs Wilder for doing such a great job. If your kids haven't tried homework centre, it starts at 3:30pm and finishes at 5pm. All students 3-6 are welcome to join in!

The Stronger Smarter Leadership program is in its second phase this week. Mr Brown and Mrs Taylor will be training for the three days. This is such a great program and has helped our school immensely.

I will be attending the Disabilities Summit in Sydney this Thursday and Friday. This summit will be looking into ways to improve equity and access for all who have a disability, including school children.

It is the beginning of cold and flu season so please make sure your kids have some warm clothing either on, or in their bags.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Toni York for all the great work she has put into the school canteen and P&C over the last 8 years. Toni has a new job and is very excited in taking a new career direction. We will miss you Toni. Good luck and best wishes. Jenny King will still be with us as canteen manager, so we can still look forward to the yummy food we have had for such a long time.

And...don't forget to ask the kids to tell you what they learnt at school every day. This is so important in embedding their learning. All the best to everyone! Regards Michael Taylor, Principal.

Cross CountryThis Thursday students 8 years and up will compete in the school cross country. This will commence in the middle session after 12.05pm. Student s who come a place will compete at the zone carnival at Corndale on Friday 22nd May.

SKOOLBAG APP AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK FOR TRIAL

"Our School is conducting trial our own Skoolbag iPhone App to help us communicate more effectively with our Parent/Student community. We are trialling the iPhone version for 30 days, if we continue with the App after the trial we will then get the Android version in the Google Play Store. We are asking parents/students to install our Skoolbag App. To install it, just look for our school name "Casino West Public School" in the Apple App Store, and install it on your iPhone."

A Message from the AEOThere will be an AECG meeting this Wednesday at the Community Cultural Centre in Walker Street starting at 12.30pm. All welcome. Thank you Aunty Sue.

Fete NewsPre-sold

Ride TicketsTickets are now available for rides for the fete. Tickets are $20.00 per child for all rides available on the day. This ticket price is available up until the end of Thursday 11th June 2015.Tickets sold on Friday 12th June will cost $25.00 each. Single ride tickets are $5.00 per ride.

BOOKCLUB NEWSIssue 3 is due back this Friday 8th May.

MOTHER’S DAY STALLThis Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Prices are from $2.00 - $5.00. Stalls run from 9.30am until all classes have visited.

HOMEWORK CENTREHomework Centre will be operating Week 3 to Week 8 inclusive during Term 2 from 3.30pm until 5.00pm.The focus is rotational numeracy games to develop number skills followed by computer work with literacy and numeracy focus. NB: please collect your child promptly at 5.00pm. No child is to leave school grounds unattended by a parent. No bikes to ride home please.

NEW TRACKSUIT FOR CASINO WESTThe school will have available within 6-8 weeks a school tracksuit which will have navy pants and a matching jacket in the same style as the uniform.

If you would like to place an order for them please see the office. New introductory price will be $45.00 for jacket and $25 for pants. Sizes 4 – XL available.

BEEF WEEK LUNCH ORDERLunch orders for Beef Week will go home next week with the newsletter. Parents are also invited to join us for lunch on the day.

FOR SALEJT Racing Jersey size medium. JT racing pants size 38.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Wed 6th May AECG Meeting 12.30pmThur 7th May Cross Country – school 12.05pmFriday 8th May Mother’s Day morning tea 10.45am12-14th May NAPLAN Testing Year 3 + Year 5Mon 18th May Girls Softball / Boys Rugby LeagueFri 22nd May Cross Country – CorndaleFri 29th May Beef Week Friday 5th June PSSA Netball Gala dayMon 8th June Queen’s Birthday Public HolidayThu 11th June All Schools Rugby League – CasinoFri 12th June School FETE 4.30pm Mon 22nd June NAIDOCFri 26th June Term 2 finishesMon 13th July Staff Development DayTue 14th July Students return for Term 3Fri 18th Sept Term 3 finishesMon 5th Oct Labor Day holidayTue 6th Oct Students/Staff return for Term 4Wed 16th Dec Students finish school yearFri 18th Dec Staff finish school year

VOLUNTARY SCHOOL FEESThe P&C have set the school fees for the 2015 year and are as follows.1 child - $30.002 children - $50.003 or more children - $60.00

MATHS TEXT BOOKSAll students in the school have a maths text book to use in class. The cost for each child is $15.00 each.

Fees can be made by cash or EFTPOS at the front office. Thank you.

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