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Gunnedah South Public School Newsletter Friday 21st September 2018
Gunnedahs‐[email protected] www.gunnedahs‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au www. Flexischools.com.au
Gunnedah South Public School Winder Place Gunnedah NSW 2380
Term 4 – Week 2, 2018 Monday 22nd October
S Factor heats
Thursday 25th October
AECG Mee ng At GS Kidd
4PM
Friday 26th October
Kindergarten Excursion to Lake Keepit
Term 3 – Week 10, 2018 Monday 24th September
Nitbusters Forensic Science
ALL WEEK
Friday 28th September
Last day of Term 3
Tuesday 25th September
Choir Visit to Lundie House
South’s P&C News
Today the P&C sponsored Smart TV raffle prize for those who have made payments of Voluntary
Contribu ons for 2018 was drawn. Congratula ons to the Mainey family for
winning this raffle.
A big thank you to all parents and families who have contributed to our school through
voluntary contribu ons for 2018. All monies from Voluntary Contribu ons flow directly back into improving classrooms for your children.
Also thanks to all parents who have help out
throughout the term with all of our fundraising
ventures. Yours support is appreciated and
invaluable.
Term 4 – Week 1, 2018 Monday 15th October
First day of Term 4 S Factor heats
Friday 19th October
Kinder Transi on 9am – 2pm
Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members,
Today’s assembly was amazing. I particularly enjoyed the combined drumming group performance and seeing so many of our students receive awards. As we start to wrap up term 3, it is a time for evaluation of our school goals and plans in preparation for the coming year. Early in Term 4, we will be encouraging parents to complete the Tell Them From Me Surveys for students, staff and parents to ensure we have a clear picture of views of what is happening for students in our school.
Please remember our PBL reward day is on Friday 28th of September which is also the last day of Term.
NAPLAN Results
NAPLAN results for students in Year 3 and Year 5 went home to parents today. While you are reviewing the results, it is important to remember that it is a snapshot in time of a series of diagnostic tests that occurred in May.
The NAPLAN results provide parents a look at how their children are progressing in comparison to other students in their local area and across Australia. If you have any questions regarding the results please feel free to discuss with your child’s classroom teacher.
Congratulations to all Year 3 and Year 5 students for their efforts with NAPLAN testing in 2018.
Continuing Enrolments for 2019
If your child is leaving our school and will not require a place at Gunnedah South Public School in 2019 can you please let the office know immediately. We are currently organising class structures for 2019, so it is essential that we are informed of any students who are leaving. Similarly, if you know of any new students moving into the area please let them know to enrol now for 2019.
Uniform transition period – Winter to Summer uniform
Currently the temperature is fluctuating between hot and cold and parents, carers are encouraged to make the decision whether students wear winter or summer uniform for the remainder of the term. The date for all students to wear summer uniform is Monday 15th of October. Uniform change over periods will be advertised in the 2019 calendar which will be sent to families at the beginning of next year. Our school stocks a range of summer uniforms, with the girls’ dresses due to arrive in time for the new school year.
Lost Property
Please help us to find a home for the large and growing number of clothing articles that have found themselves without an owner in our school lost property bins and hanging in classrooms without names waiting to be claimed.
Students and parents can find lost property items:
Infants lost property can be found in the coloured bins outside 2M.
Primary lost property can be found in the giant trolley under the Primary Cola.
All unclaimed items will be washed and donated to local charities at the end of this term.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of our students who represented South and The Gunnedah Zone at the North West Athletics Carnival today. I certainly am looking forward to hearing the results!
Kindest Regards,
Pete Baum
MERIT CERTIFICATES
GOLD 6L Tyler Duff, Olivia Heath
6D Claire Barnes, Patrick Turner, Cooper Williams
5P Kyran Kleinschafer
5S Thomas Carlyon
5C Peter Davison, Savannah Eather, Riley Price, Jayla Woolaston
4/5 H Sienna Mitchell, Clayton Friend, Cooper O’Neill
4P Wyatt Dorrington, Isaac Wise, Gracie-Lee O’Donnell
3S Maxie White, Liette Tindall, Millie Small, Lilly Harris, Ivy Fouracre
3M Cooper O’Hearn
3H Yarraki Budden-Talbott, Dallas Mills, Chyanne Squires, Matthew Poss
2/3B Olivia Lewington, Taylah Miller, Bella Southwell, Edward Waerea, Georgia Dowe, Eli Clark
2M Nate Jaeger, Harvey Stokes
2G Lylah Tindall
1F Heather Gray
1C Lila Mortimer
MC Will Hunter
TITANIUM
6L Harrison Capper, Tyler Duff
5S Thomas Carlyon
5P Kyran Kleinschafer
5C Peter Davsion, Savannah Eather, Riley Price, Jayla Woolaston
4/5H Cooper O’Neill
4P Isaac Wise, Gracie-Lee O’Donnell
3S Lilly Harris
BRONZE 6W Ava Coleman, Sasha Twidale, Alic Higgs, Cooper Towill
6L Jack Hunt, Taj Burgess, Mika Formann, Vincent Peachey
6D Sophie Baker, Charlie Beasley, Alyssa Frey, Alex Cobb
5S Lincoln Squires, Jake Atkins, Zara Wise, Stephanie Rose
5P Ellie Cope, Ted Pease, Logan Costin, Will Hicks
4/5H Oliver Irwin, Cassidy Welsh, Charles De Guzman
4R Kassidy Hunt, Macey Carlyon, Chantelle Peachey, Heidi Tull
4P Rebecca Sams, Ruby Williams, Hayden Sawyer
4M Angus Jansen, Eli Talbott, Declan Holt, Claire Dowe, Demi Smith
3S Lilyian Morton, Maxie White, Andrew McMaster, Lilly Harris
3M Lacey Kleinschafer, Amarni Louis
3H Annabella Stephens, Ayrton Neale, Jelena Briggs, Chyanne Squires
2/3B Taylah Miller, Tobey Eyre
2M Byron Jolliffe, Abigail Sutcliffe, Chelsea Cochran, Lachlan Young, Nate Jaeger, Oliver Tudgey-Hennessy
2G Ava Bartlett, Maddie Eschbach, Ella Pringle, Anton Colbran
2B Georgia Dowe, Kiarhne Ruttley
1H Keith Borradaile, Melody-Rose Knight
KS Bella Lennan, Lachlan Pringle
KR Abdul Khan, Jett Baker
KH Naila Anwari, Dustin Ibrahim, Libby Capper, Damien McAlpine, Allie Neilsen, Hayden Towe
KA Kassidy Campbell-Jacobs, Evanna Louis, Harry Langdon, Marlee Murphy, Xander Howes, Sophie Lane, Alex Sawyer, Charli Wyllie, Kruz Hosea
SILVER 6W Kailey Meredith
6L Ava Mitchell, Lily Friend, Tyler Duff, Olivia Heath, Owen Robinson
6D Claire Barnes, Alex Cobb, Bella Sawyer, Patrick Turner, Flyn Harrison, Reece Kemp, Claire Varcoe, Cooper Williams
5S Katie Eveleigh, Zara Wise, Max Jewiss, Jarvis Cameron, Thomas Carlyon, Daniela Kelly
5P Bella-Lee Colbran, Kyran Kleinschafer
5C Peter Davison, Savannah Eather, Riley Price, Josh Casey, Jack McCulloch, Jai Read-McInnes, Liam Reid, Jayla Woolaston, Jayla Battis, Jada Villegas, Sienna Mackay
4/5H Sienna Mitchell, Azaria Murray, Clayton Friend, Cameron King, Cooper O’Neill, William Dwyer, Sienna Lennan
4P Keaton Walters, Charlotte McDonald, Charlette Keeler, Hayden Sawyer, Wyatt Dorrington, Isaac Wise, Gracie-Lee O’Donnell
4M Imogen Riley
3S Maxie White, Liette Tindall, Millie Small, Tom Preston, Andrew McMaster, Lilly Harris, Ivy Fouracre
3M Joseph Ruttley, Cobi Jolliffe, Amarni Louis, Cooper O’Hearn, Rohan Rodger-Kable, Alyssa Twidale, Olivia Semmler, Mia Smith, Mia Swain, Alyssa Wise, William Jansen
3H Charlie Barnes, Yarraki Budden-Talbott, Byron Eveleigh, Lucas McKeowen, Dallas Mills, Chyanne Squires, Matthew Poss
2/3B Olivia Lewington, Tyler Howes, Taylah Miller, Gabriella Pease, Jett Varcoe, Thomas Woolley, Jaxon Young, Isaac Zechel, Clancy Heath, Hamish Henderson, Ruby Locke, Cooper Mitchell, Chelsea Morgan, Liam Snelson, Bella Southwell, Jorja Tresize, Edward Waerea, Dylan Emmerson, Georgia Dowe, Gabriel Dick, Eli Clark
2LZ Aiden Flannery, Tyler Rayward, Marnee Walters, Arabella Holmes
2M Lachlan Young, Byron Jolliffe, Jake Fisher, Chase Fermor, Chelsea Cochran, Mea Woolaston, Harvey Stokes
2G Nicholas Mainey, Krista Nossiter, Lylah Tindall
1H Keith Borradaile, Ava McInnes, Evan Thomas
1F Heather Gray, Zayden Kleinschafer
1D Kayleigh McCauley
1C Stevie Borthistle, Lila Mortimer
KS Lucas Capper
KH Damien McAlpine, Hayden Towe, Archie Yianakis, Dustin Ibrahim, Alaska Rowlands
KA Angel Craigie, Kassidy Campbell-Jacobs, Linden Miller, Kane Laws
MC Will Hunter
MERIT CERTIFICATES
YCDI 2M Camden Muddle, Zahlee Penfold, Jake Fisher
1H Jed McLoughlin
KS Connor McGlaughlin
KR Florence Wright
KH Alaska Rowlands, Lola Brady, Harper Costello
KA Marissa Harvey, Angel Craigie, Bray Jones-Stuart
PBL 2M Grace McGlaughlin, Lillee Gray, Chase Fermor
2G Nick Mainey, Lukas Ridley
1H Jaquan Bartman
KS Lucas Gallacher
KR Benson Jounquay-Hayes
KH Isabel O’Neill, Mackenzie Harmse, Archie Yianakis
KA Kane Laws, Azaylia Roberts
Term 3 Week 7 Results Top Classes
#1 4/5H — Average 633 Points per student #2 2M — Average 574 Points per student #3 4P — Average 486 Points per student
Byron Joliffe 2M 7270 Points
Oliver Tudgey-Hennessey 2M 3769 Points
Ava Mitchell 6L 3700 Points
This week our PBL focus was on being Safe, Respectful, Learners at the Canteen. Below is the matrix of expected behaviours we adhere to while using the canteen. You may wish to talk with your child/ren about their understandings of these expectations. Southey had a quiet word to Mrs Tydd this week and is pleased to report that GSPS students demonstrated being Respectful by making sure they listened, cooperated and
importantly used their manners. Congratulations. Keep up the awesome effort GSPS!
On the following pages are some work samples classes created to show their understanding of correct canteen procedures and expectations. Please enjoy the comic strips!
So the aim is to not lose all your points so you can come and join in the fun on PBL Reward Days.
The next PBL Reward Day is Friday 28th September. Come dressed in your PBL colours and join in the fun! There will be a disco as a reward at the following times: Stage 2 - 9.50am - 10.50am, Stage 3 - 11.30am - 12.30pm and ES1 & Stage 1 - 1.30pm - 2.30pm
How do you get to a PBL Reward day?
You do so by demonstrating the expectations of a
These expectations
are to be shown by
Everyone EverywhereEvery time
All our have a
licence to attend our PBL reward days.
Just like real licences you have points.
Your licence has 10 points on it.
Also like real licences you can lose your points
from fines. Our fines are in the form of our
behaviour slips.
A yellow slip is worth -1 point
A pink slip is worth -5 points
A red slip is worth -10 points
Parent & Volunteer Afternoon Tea Rescheduled
Due to a number of events occurring between now and the end of term we have made the decision to reschedule the previously advertised afternoon tea to thank all our volunteers. It is likely that we will hold this event on International Volunteers Day on December 5th, 2018 but this will be confirmed early in Term 4. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Lets hop on the magic school bus with KS during drama with
Mrs Christie
Year 1 Excursion
On Friday 14th September, Year 1 excitedly boarded the bus and were on their way to Tamworth for their school excursion.
The day began with a very colourful and entertaining theatre show. The children were enthralled and loved watching “Josephine Wants to Dance”; a show that taught us we can achieve anything if we try.
A er that, we stopped at a park for lunch. We had a great me playing with our friends.
Finally, we visited the Westpac Helicopter. Unfortunately, the helicopter was out on a mission saving someone’s life so we didn't get to see it. But our guide, Tamara, read us a book about the helicopter and answered lots of ques ons. We also got to see the area where the helicopter is housed and look at some equipment.
Special thanks to our parent volunteers who came along on our adventure with us.
My favourite part of the excursion was watching ‘Josephine Wants to Dance’ because I liked watching her dancing
around the stage. Sienna S.
My favourite part was at the helicopter because she told us a story about the helicopter and it helps people.
Ryder.
GSPS Primary Comments from the Adjudicator:
Love your costumes Remember to keep your eyeline up and project to your audience
Take care with your spacing Make sure you are all using the same arms
Point those toes and stretch your leg
Make sure you wait well off the stage when in the wings
Good choice of music
Appropriate choreography Great to see you all having fun
Keep on dancing Many thanks to your teacher
GSPS Infants Comments from the Adjudicator:
Love your sparkly costumes You have wonderful smiling faces
Remember to keep your lines straight
Make sure you all use the same hands
Good to see you enjoying your dancing
Keep working hard with your teacher
On Friday the 7th of September, infants and primary students performed at Gunnedah Dance Eisteddfod. Infants students performed a ribbon
dance to Rainbow Connection and primary danced The Locomotion. We were ecstatic to be awarded first place for both performances.
Well Done Gunnedah South Miss Pankhurst
A er a tough loss to Milton in the 1st semi, the team regrouped to defeat Parkes to finish the compe on 3rd in the State.
A special men on to the parents and families of the players. It is a huge commitment by the families to support their child’s spor ng endeavours. Thank you.
Recently, the School Tennis Team par cipated in the State Finals of the N.S.W. P.S.S.A. Knockout compe on. With the experience of Ava and Mason being part of the winning team last year,
and newcomers Josh and Ally, the team was determined to do their school proud. Amarni and Jai completed the team with a host of court skills.
SpeakFest This year, SpeakFest was hosted by Gunnedah Public School, on Thursday, 6th of September.
A number of students from Gunnedah South Public School spent many hours wri ng and prac sing their prepared speeches to represent our school and confidently presented these speeches on the day. Some students bravely a empted Impromptu Speaking.
It takes a lot of courage to speak in front of an audience and judges. The students should be very proud of themselves.
The results were as follows:
Prepared Speech
Stage 3 – Cooper Williams – 2nd Stage 2 – Rebecca Sams‐ 1st Stage 1 – Clancy Heath‐1st Jorja Tresize 2nd
Kindergarten – Chelsea Riley 1st
Impromptu
Stage 2 ‐ Rebecca Sams – 1st Ava Mitchell – 2nd
We would like to thank the organisers Mrs Dowe and Mr Brown from Carroll Public School and all the judges. A special thank you must also go to Mrs Chris e for her help and guidance in preparing the students for this special compe on.
P & C News
Tickets are s ll available for our major raffle, the 10 prizes are fabulous and there will only be 1500 ckets sold. Tickets can be purchased online at h p://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=386463& or if you would prefer to buy your ckets offline, please leave your name and contact number with the office ladies. A member from the P & C can then get in contact and process the cket order for you.
The highly an cipated “S‐Factor” audi ons will commence in week 1 next term with the Grand Finale to be held on the 16th of November. Grand Finale night is lots of fun and a great showcase for our talented students. We are looking for a few helpers to assist with things like cket selling and canteen du es on the night to ensure the event is a great success. If any members of the school community are able to help, please leave your details with the office ladies.
Cook Off #4 2018
On Monday afternoon, we (SAKG team) held our 4th Kitchen Cook Off of the year. Five teams arrived ready for the challenge and what a challenge it was. We thought we would mix things up a little by giving the teams a recipe that they have never cooked at school before, Chicken and Vegetable Rice Paper Rolls. This recipe involved precision cutting and rolling.
All of our teams took this challenge in their stride and prepared incredible samples for our judges to taste. The teams were also given points on how well they followed the recipe, the cleanliness of their kitchen and the presentation of their dish. With all points added together, all teams were extremely close. However, on this day, we had two teams with the top mark. The winners of our 4th Cook Off of the year were… Claire Barnes and Sophie Bush in the orange kitchen and Amy Sams and her Mum, Elsie in the red kitchen. Well done ladies!
Our other amazing teams were– In the green kitchen, Tiah Small and Jayla Battis. In the blue kitchen, Ted Pease and Oscar Donoghue. In the purple kitchen, Charli Alvey and Jess Ferguson. Top effort!
LAST CHANCE!
ENTRIES CLOSE NEXT MONDAY 24th SEPTEMBER
HEATS Term 4 LUNCH TIMES WEEK 1, 2, 3 ad 4
GRAND FINALE
THE S FACTOR IS HERE……. If you can sing, dance, play an instrument, juggle, tell a joke, perform in a play, stand on your head, crack a whip or recite a
poem then you might just have The S Factor.
The S Factor is open to every student of Gunnedah South Public
School.
The sections you can enter are: Singing, Dance, Music (musical instrument),
Variety (comedy, magicians, etc) and Infants.
You can compete on your own, with a friend or with a bunch of friends.
The heats will begin in the first week of TERM 4
Entry is $2 per performer.
That means that every performer Pays a $2 entry fee.
So start your planning… Choose your section…..
AND START PRACTISING!!!!!!! Please see the entry form attached.
Extra ENTRY FORMS can be collected from the office window.
ENTRIES SHOULD BE HANDED TO THE OFFICE WINDOW
* IN AN ENVELOPE
*CLEARLY LABELLED
* ENTRY FEE INCLUDED
The S Factor Entry Form
Name of individual/group:_____________________________________
Name and DOB of child/children performing: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Section to be performed in: ____________________________________
(Singing, Dance, Music, Variety or Infants)
Brief description of the item to be performed: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Declaration:
I understand that by signing this entry form I agree to abide by the terms and conditions of The S Factor competition. I agree that I will be available to perform in the finale to be held on the evening of Friday 16th November 2018 if I am successful in making it through to the finale.
Signed: ( Performer/ performers) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________________
Terms and Conditions
The S Factor is open to any student who is enrolled and a ends Gunnedah South Public School from
kindergarten to year 6 inclusive. Entries close at 3pm on Monday 24th September 2018. No entries will be accepted a er this me. Entry fee is $2 per student. Entry fee must be handed in with the entry form. All entries must be handed into the school office before 3pm Monday 24th September 2018. Teaching staff are not responsible for organising or providing music, costumes, prac ces or any part of a group
or individuals entry item. This event is a P & C event and prac ces will not be allowed to be held during class me.
All performances must be no longer than 3 minutes from start to finish. This does not include set up or break down me. If a performance is longer than 3 minutes it may be disqualified.
Performers must supply their own backing or accompanied music. This may be burned onto a CD or live. If live the performer must organise all instruments and accompanists.
All students must dress appropriately and the organisers reserve the right to cancel an act if they deem it to be inappropriate for the student’s age or the audience.
Each entry form must be signed by the student and the permission slip must be signed by their parent or carer before every student performs.
Up to four contestants in the primary sec ons of singing, dance, music and variety will be judged to go through to the finale. Up to six contestants in the infants sec on will be judged to go through to the finale.
Infant’s students, as part of a group performance, may par cipate in the primary sec ons. Primary students are not permi ed to par cipate in the infants sec on in any form.
Performances will be judged on the following criteria: originality, overall ar s c impression and entertainment quality.
The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. You consent to be photographed and/or videoed for the purpose of adver sing or promo on. You consent not to hold the organisers or anyone authorised by them responsible for any liability, injury, loss or
damage of any kind in connec on with the contest, performance or prizes won.
I understand and agree to these terms and condi ons. □ Signed: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________ Parent/carer signed:____________________________________________________
