Gunnedah South Public School Newsletter

Friday June 28, 2019

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Gunnedah South Public School Winder Place Gunnedah NSW 2380 Telephone: 02 6742 1899 App:

Term 4– Week 1, 2019

NAIDOC WEEK

Monday 15th July

Term 3 commences for students

Thursday 25th July

Stranger Danger Show K-2

Friday 26th July

PSSA Cross Country at Eastern Creek

Term 2– Week 10, 2019

Monday 1st July

Semester 1 Reports sent home

Tuesday 2nd July

Parents Interviews

Wednesday 3rd July

PSSA Boys’ Hockey

Thursday 4th July

PSSA Girls’Hockey

Friday 5th July

LAST DAY OF TERM 2 PBL Reward Day

Our year 5 excursion students in front of Parliament House.

This is the first of many photos that we will see in the newsletter over

the coming weeks.

From all reports the students have had a great time and we look forward to hearing about their experiences.

Dear Parents and Community Members,

Wow... what a busy end to term we are having.

This week has seen all the snow bunnies hopping off to Canberra and the snow fields as well as continued building works here at school, NPS sport and lots of organisation for NAIDOC week, which will be celebrated on the first week of next term.

Next week we have student reports going home on Monday, parent/teacher interviews on Tuesday, SRC CRAZY SOCK DAY on Wednesday and PBL reward day and SUPER STORE on Friday. So students and teachers will be busy and engaged right to the end of term!

Return from Holidays Please remember our Staff Development Day has been moved from the first day of term three to the Wednesday of Agquip week at the request of parents. Therefore, there is not a student free day on the first day back, all students return on Monday 22nd July.

Parent/teacher interviews Student reports will be sent home on Monday, 1st July and parent/teacher meetings will be held on the following day, Tuesday, 2nd July. Teachers have time slots scheduled from 3:40 until 6:30pm on that afternoon and evening. If you would like to book a time to speak with your child’s teacher, we ask that you please phone the school office on 67421899 to make a booking. If there are no times left that are convenient for you, please leave a message and your child’s teacher will get back to you regarding an alternative time and day that suits you both.

Morning and afternoon safety

Our school has been working with representatives from Gunnedah Council and the Roads and Maritime Service to look at how safe roads are around the school. As part of this visit, traffic at our school is currently under observation. Please, if you have any concerns or issues that you have noticed, can you write these down and drop them into the school office.

NAIDOC week

Please remember to keep looking at the Facebook page and skoolbag app for information regarding this year’s NAIDOC celebrations. We are holding excursions, a disco, classroom activities, the official flag raising and an assembly including performances. Please come along and support. Have a fantastic week and don’t forget Year 5 to be at school at 7:30pm.

Yr 5 Excursion There was much excitement amongst our Year 5

students, teachers and parents last Sunday morning

as the Yr5 Canberra and snow excursion departed.

Everyone had their winter woollies packed and they

were so looking forward to a great experience. This

morning we received word from Mr B that the

excursion had a late start on their return trip and

will now be expected back in Gunnedah between

7-8pm tonight. Please look for notifications at

approx. 6pm as the expected time of arrival will be

updated at that time.

Wishing everyone a relaxing and fun weekend.

With kind regards,

Nicki Walsh

Deputy Principal

GOLD 5S Steven Hopwood, Cameron King

5L Angus Eather, Clare Robinson, Oliver Irwin

4C Jaylen Gaudie

2LZ Zaylan Jordison, Ally Mutton

TITANIUM 5S Steven Hopwood

5L Angus Eather, Clare Robinson

BRONZE 6W Ally Harrsi, Baylee Marchant, Coen Fletcher, Tom Mainey, Isla Wise

6T Kodee Bendall, Alisha Barton, Timmy Marshall-Thorning, Joss Field, Brendon Hunt

6F Bronte Snow, Charleigh McArthur, Daniel Heywood, Angus Johns, Jayla Woolaston

5/6M Tiah small, Darcy Mills, Isaac Wise, Ella Hancox, Jorja Eschbach

5S Cameron King, Zahlia Milne, Jack Wild, Wyatt Dorrington, Steven Hopwood, Hollie Johnstone

5L Chantelle Peachey, Clare Robinson, Angus Eather, Maya Gray, Jack Bridge

2R Breanna Kemp, Lachlan Skulthorpe, Nate Wise

2LZ Axel Lord, Danielle McGregor, Ally Mutton

2H Jed McLoughlin, Maddison Craig, Oscar Zechel

2B Hunter Scott, Hamish Thomson, Josephine Sprawbrow

1S Hayden Towe, Brooklyn Hunt, Baxter Carylon

1H Jett Baker, Benson Jounquay Hayes, Mya Hartog

1D Lucas Gallacher, Lacey O’Hara, Linden Miller

1C Chelsea Riley, Alex Sawyer, Isabel O’Neill

K/1A Liam Wise, Penny Gilbert, Kourtney Bray, Tom Hathway, Sophie Altmann, Carter Mackay

KT Epeli Kaitala, Bella Pung, Hugo Holmes

KS Callie Berryman, Nate Partridge, Cameron Yianakis

KM Zoe Andrews, Noah Zechel, Cooper Foley

KH Taylor Ferguson, Grace Nakia, Cooper Stacey, Sunny Baker

SILVER 5S Steven Hopwood, Cameron King, Hollie Johnstone

5L Angus Eather, Clare Robinson, Oliver Irwin, Chantelle Peachey

4L Sidney Cooper, Mitchell Passfield, Gabriella Pease

4C Jaylen Gaudie

2LZ Zaylan Jordison, Ally Mutton

K/1A Sophie Altmann, Penny Gilbert, Carter Mackay, Liam Wise

KS Callie Berryman, Rogue Higgs, Flynn Locke, Nate Partridge, Cameron Yianakis

KH Harry Tudgey, Reuben Wallace, Kiara Wheeler, Nathan Reeves, Cooper Stacey, Grace Nakia, Taylor Ferguson, Sunny Baker

MERIT CERTIFICATES

Kindergarten Transition Dates 2019

FRIDAYS Date Time What to send with your child

(Term 3)

2 August 2019 9.00am to 11am a water bottle, a piece of fruit and a hat

(Term 3)

16 August 2019 9.00am to 11am a water bottle, a piece of fruit and a hat

(Term 3)

30 August 2019 9.00am to 11am a water bottle, a piece of fruit and a hat

(Term 3)

13 September 2019 9.00am to 11am a water bottle, a piece of fruit and a hat

(Term 4)

25 October 2019 9.00am to 2.00pm a water bottle, a piece of fruit, morning tea, lunch and a hat

(Term 4)

1 November 2019 9.00am to 2.00pm a water bottle, a piece of fruit, morning tea, lunch and a hat

(Term 4)

8 November 2019 9.00am to 2.00pm a water bottle, a piece of fruit, morning tea, lunch and a hat

(Term 4)

15 November 2019 9.00am to 2.00pm a water bottle, a piece of fruit, morning tea, lunch and a hat

(Term 4)

22 November 2019 9.00am to 2.00pm a water bottle, a piece of fruit, morning tea, lunch and a hat

A REMINDER THAT KINDERGARTON ENROLMENT PACKS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE AND SHOULD BE RETURNED BEFORE THE TRANSITION BEGINS

Yarn Up

With 4C

4C have been working hard to experience the NAIDOC week theme VOICE TREATY TRUTH lets work together for a shared future.

The three points: Voice, Treaty and Truth are key elements to the reforms set out in the Uluru Statement from the Heart—such reforms represent the unified position of First Nations Australians.

They worked as a whole class, demonstrating life skills such as decision making and team work, to create their rainbow serpent artwork.

The Rainbow Serpent (Serpent ) dreaming in Aboriginal society represents one of the great and powerful forces of nature and spirit. Connected to water, the Rainbow Serpent is the great life giver, and protector of water, which is his spiritual home .

Parent/Teacher meetings are being held on the

afternoon and evening of Tuesday, 2nd July.

Time slots are filling up quickly.

If you wish to make an appointment with your

child’s teacher, please call the school office on

6742 1899 to book a suitable time.

Kindergarten Speech Program

You have a few minutes to spare each week where you

could work with some of our delightful Kindergarten

students?

We have a number of children in Kindergarten who

have been assessed as having articulation difficulties.

With a little one-on-one assistance it is

anticipated that they will quickly over come these.

Our Speech Pathologist, Cass Hinchcliffe, has put

together a program to help these students and we

are now looking for a few volunteers who would be

willing to help implement it each week.

Mrs Hinchcliffe works, Tuesday, Wednesday and

Thursday and could be available to assist with any

queries. If you could spare 30-40 minutes on one of

these days, please contact Mrs McGowan.

A volunteer, Working With Children Check would

be needed.

GSPS-CANTEEN FUNDRAISER

GSPS-Canteen has partnered with Watson’s Kitchen, Narrabri to offer a fundraising pie drive this year. Watson’s Kitchen is one of the best bakeries in the North West, so take a look at the order form and start making room in your freezer to stock up. Pies are delivered fresh. Don’t miss out..They are DELICIOUS!!!

What to do next!!!!

Fill out order form including YOUR NAME and CONTACT PHONE NUMBER.

1. ORDERS CLOSE: Friday 26th July….Return form to canteen please

2. PAYMENT: A few options available:

Cash or Cheque (Payable to GSPS Canteen) and return order form with your payment

OR

FLEXISCHOOLS online app .If using FS then the section is called

“WATSON’S PIE DRIVE”. If you choose to order online then there is no need to

return the order form to the canteen. Please ensure that you see a receipt number at

the end of transaction, otherwise your order is NOT COMPLETE.

3. DELIVERY DATE: Thursday 8th August please mark the date on your calendar.

Orders are expected to be available for collection approx. 12-1pm from the school.

4. Collect your order and ENJOY!!!!

Family Size PRICE 6 Pack PRICE TOTAL COST

Minced Steak Pie $ 9.00 $ 16.00 $ -

Chicken & Vegetable Pie $ 9.00 $ 16.00 $ -

Curry Pie $ 9.00 $ 16.00 $ -

Cheese & Bacon Pie $ 9.00 $ 16.00 $ -

Beef & Mushroom Pie $ 9.00 $ 16.00 $ -

Beef & Onion Pie $ 9.00 $ 16.00 $ -

Shepards Pie $ 9.00 $ 16.00 $ -

Curried Chicken Pie $ 9.00 $ 16.00 $ -

Large Family Fruit Pie - Apple $ 9.00 $ 16.00 $ -

Large Family Fruit Pie - Cherry $ 9.00 $ 16.00 $ -

Large Family Fruit Pie - Apricot $ 9.00 $ 16.00 $ -

Large Family Fruit Pie - Lemon $ 9.00 $ 16.00 $ -

Large Family Fruit Pie - Caramel $ 9.00 $ 16.00 $ -

Large Sausage Roll $ 16.00 $ -

Small Sausage Roll $ 11.00 $ -

Quiche Lorraine $ 12.00 $ 15.00 $ -

Spinach & Fetta Quiche $ 12.00 $ 15.00 $ -

$ -

$ -

Lasagne - Plain $ 20.00 $ -

Lasagne - Vegetarian $ 20.00 $ -

Steak Dianne Gournet Pie $ 21.50 $ -

Minted Lamb Gourmet Pie $ 21.50 $ -

Beef & Garlic Gourmet Pie $ 21.50 $ -

Chicken Mornay Gourmet Pie $ 21.50 $ -

Lamingtons Half Dozen(6) $ 7.50 $ -

Lamingtons Cream Half dozen (6) $ 8.00 $ -

Carrot Cake $ 10.00 $ -

Hummingbird Cake $ 10.00 $ -

Muffins Assorted (6) $ 9.00 $ -

Muffins Blueberry (6) $ 9.00 $ -

DON'T FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND CONTACT PHONE NUMBER

Cheque payable to "GSPS CANTEEN" PAYMENTS VIA CASH, CHEQUE OR

FLEXISCHOOLS

GUNNEDAH SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL-CANTEEN

ORDERS & MONEY DUE: FRIDAY 26TH July

COLLECTION DAY: Thursday 8th August

CO-ORDINATOR: Mrs Sharon Tydd 67421899

YOUR NAME:

YOUR PHONE NUMBER: