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Term 2 Week 11 Tuesday 7 July 2009

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY

Monday 27 July 2008

A copy of the note with information about next term’s School Development Day was included with last week’s newsletter. As there will be no buses and no classes taught on this day, we ask that parents make alternative arrangements for their child/ren on Monday 27 July. Best wishes to all for a safe and enjoyable holiday break. Don’t forget that school resumes on Tuesday 28 July.

David Eggins Principal PRIMARY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Thursday 9 July

Our school Athletics Carnival (for all students in Yr 3-6 and those in Yr 2 who turn 8 this year) is being held at the Ash Road Sporting Complex, Prestons on Thursday 9 July 2009.

All students are expected to attend school on this day and participate in the carnival. The original permission note for the carnival will carry over and apply to the new date. Pre-ordered lunches will be distributed at the Carnival on the Thursday (9 July). PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE

I am happy to report all classes are still busily finishing off their last couple of books to complete their PRC challenge. Some of our K-2 classes have already finished. Well done! All primary students are responsible for the completion of their own reading log, whereas all K-2 classes are being assisted by their teacher. I look forward to seeing all students completed reading logs over the next couple of weeks.

LIBRARY BOOKS

Student borrowing has ceased for the term. This week we are asking for the prompt return off all library books. Reminder and overdue notices are being sent home this week.

JERSEY DAY A “Jersey Day” fundraiser will be held by Year 6 tomorrow, Wednesday 8 July, as they raise money towards the purchase of their farewell gift to the school and their official end of Year 6 events. On this day, all students who make a gold coin donation may wear their favourite sporting team colours, jerseys or other team related clothing. Year 6 look forward to your support.

PSSA SPORT HAS FINISHED FOR TERM 2

No games will be played this Friday, and will commence again in week 1 of next term.

TERM CALENDAR

Date Event

Wed 8 July Yr 6 Fundraiser: Jersey Mufti

Thurs 9 July Athletics Carnival Yr 3-6 (plus Yr 2 students turning 8 in 2009)

Thurs 9 July Yr 1 ‘Stop, Drop & Roll’ incursion

Fri 10 July Last day of Term 2

Tues 28 July Term 3 begins

Tues 4 August ICAS English Test

Thurs 6 August 9-10am

Parent Information Morning ‘How to help your child with Maths’

Tues 11 August P&C Meeting 7pm in the library Thurs 27 August Heritage Day

DALMENY PUBLIC SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

We work together to achieve a culture of quality learning.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK AWARDS:

Congratulations to the following students who were acknowledged by their teacher for class work, participation, attitude or citizenship at last week’s assembly. Term 2 Week 10

Class Students

3D Adam Griffin & Kirti Sharma

3L Matteo Raco & Sushanth Baskaran

3R Blake Richards & Kyle Abela

4A Christina Xiourouppas & Lachlan Stericker

4D Curtis Breccia & Hediye Mehmetoglu

4M Zadane Bachmid & Emily Sourinkham

4R George Pakofe & Kavita Nand

8M Matthew Davis & Sebastian Saura

5D Blake Nasr & Komal Reddy

5H Blake Watson & Megan Booth

5M Bianca Kumar & Rami Akl

5-6S Niteesh Bhat & Anthony Thach

6B Tina Siufanua & Chris Van Aken

6M Zaynab Chit & David Seth

6D Natalie Janabi & Dean Frost

SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES The timetable for upcoming assemblies is as follows::

Kinder – Yr 2

Thursday 2.10pm

Yr 3-6

Friday 11.30am

9 July 1T

30 July KR 7 August 4M & 8M

13 August 1C 21 August 4R

*3 Sept KD 4 Sept 4D

10 Sept 2T 18 Sept 4A

24 Sept KM 2 Oct 3D

* Please note change of date for KD assembly. Due to Heritage day on 27 August, the assembly has been

pushed back by one week.

DALMENY PS HERITAGE COOKBOOK 2009

We are still collecting recipes for the cookbook that our Heritage Committee is putting together. Please hand your recipes in at the office or alternately, recipes may be emailed to: dalmeny-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Families are asked to share a recipe from their culture, country or family heritage. The cookbooks will be available for purchase on ‘Heritage Day’ which will be held at school on Thursday, 27 August.

STAYING ALIVE

On Thursday, 9th July commencing at 9.00am, there will be an incursion for Year One students. The fire safety program ‘Staying Alive’ has been implemented at our school in recent years for our Year

One students. The program will be conducted by Fireman Mr Duff in our school hall.

Students will be discussing fire safety at school and in the home. The program incorporates demonstrations of the well renowned strategies of ‘Get Down Low When It’s Time to Go’ and ‘Stop’ Drop and Roll.

Dalmeny PS would like to thank Mr Duff and his team for providing this vital program for our students. Year One Team

THE PREMIER’S SPELLING BEE

After a successful first year in the competition sponsored by the NSW Premier’s Department, Dalmeny PS is once again keen to ‘strut’ their spelling skills.

This competition is open to all Yr 3-6 public school students across NSW. During the initial weeks of Term 3, class trials will be conducted leading up to finals in Stages 2 and 3. Our two ‘best’ spellers in each stage will then compete at Regional level from September 21st. Word lists created by the Macquarie Dictionary will be available from the website (www.pau.nsw.edu.au - then click on ‘Spelling’) from the start of Term 3.

Kids – got nothing to do over the holidays except play computer games? Try something new - read a dictionary! You’ll be amazed at what you find in there and think of the fantastic words that you will be able to impress your teachers with next term. Happy holidays and happy spelling! B. Sue Co-ordinator

CANBERRA EXCURSION

23RD AND 24TH September 2009

There are a limited number of places left on this exciting overnight experience to Canberra – cost $164 includes transport, accommodation, meals and sightseeing. This may be the last time that this overnight excursion to Canberra will be offered to Year 6 students as State Government excursions are being considered as an alternative because they can be offered as a day trip.

What to do? Complete the permission not and submit it to the Office with a $20 deposit. Don’t miss out.

Kid's Grow Wild School Holiday Activities

At Mount Annan Botanical Garden there will be lots for the kids to see and do during this school vacation break.

Mount Annan has on of the top five playgrounds in Sydney surrounds as well as lots of cycling tracks and room for little legs to run wild.

Contact our visitor centre to find out what's on including craft sessions, bushwalking, orienteering and lots more.

When: Monday 13 - Friday 24 July Where: Education Centre Enquiries: 4634 7935

YMCA HOLIDAY ADVENTURES ARE NEARLY

HERE! In the July school holidays the YMCA will be providing fun, stimulating and quality holiday adventures for 5-12 year olds from 7.00am to 6.00pm at the Dalmeny Public School Centre, Prestons.

The centre is safe, friendly and well equipped, with plenty of indoor and outdoor activity space. Our qualified and experienced staff work tirelessly to provide and enjoyable experience for all children.

All activities are well planned and include cooking, craft, art, drama, games and sports activities. We also offer supervised excursions to some really great places for kids. All activities are competitively priced and Child Care Benefits are available. For further information or a brochure, please call us on 9771 6033 or visit www.sydney.ymca.org.au/bankstown

2009 CALENDAR FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Dates of significance that fall during the coming week and during our vacation break are:

Date Significance

5-12 July

NAIDOC

Week

Activities are being held across Australia to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural heritage and their contribution to Australian society. For more information visit www.atsic.gov.au/events/NAIDOC

11 July

World

Population

Day

This is an awareness-raising day to highlight how the world can help to slow population growth. Currently the world’s population is estimated to be over six billion people.

14 July

Bastille Day

This day is recognised as the beginning (in 1789) of the French Revolution, end of the French monarchy and the establishment of the French Republic

18 July

Nelson

Mandela’s

Birthday

Nelson Mandela was born in South Africa in 1918. He studied law and became a leader in the fight against apartheid – seeking equal rights and justice for black South Africans. In 1993 he shared the Nobel Peace Prize. From 1994-1999 he was the first democratically elected president of South Africa.

Maths�Fun�Day�Last week all students participated in our school Maths Fun Day. Students were engaged in a range of practical and

enjoyable mathematics based activities that saw them measure, estimate, calculate, trace, draw, problem solve, work with

friends and above all extend their thinking skills. The day was very successful and

students reported how they enjoyed their experiences. A big thank you to the

teachers for their organisation, with special thanks to our mathematics

committee.

More photos can be seen on the School Notice Board as well as in the front office on the slideshow

monitor.