Dear Lawson Parents and Carers,

School playground project Recently, we received overwhelming feedback in support of improving the play spaces at our school. Our community have spoken and we have listened. Seed funding has been allocated from the school budget to help your ideas begin to take shape. This is very exciting for all of us but, most importantly, our students. On behalf of everyone here at school I would like to extend thanks to community members for taking the time to provide feedback and to meet and discuss next steps forward. We spent some time discussing some of the key questions that were the result of our recent playground committee meeting and now we are considering our options. This in mind, Mr Ric McConaghy (an award-winning playground designer and a local) has been asked to address our aspirations, questions, timings and funding, He would like to meet with us for 10-15 minutes on Thursday the 19th of March at 7pm.   His website is: https://www.rmpl.com.au/ We'd love to have you there! Parent – Teacher Interviews This term, teachers across the school are providing an opportunity to talk with parents about how their child has settled into learning this year. The aim of the interview is to identify any strengths, needs/goals and any concerns. We are using an online booking system and a note will come home about the process for booking an interview. If you find you need or would like more time to speak with your child’s teacher, please make an alternative appointment. This is an extremely valuable opportunity to work in partnership to support your child’s learning so we hope you can all make it to an interview. PSSA Swimming Carnival Last week, a group of very enthusiastic and dedicated students participated in the NSW PSA swimming carnival. Our students showed superb comradery, supporting each other, and great resilience, working through the hardship that competitive swimming can bring. Thank you to everyone involved – students, parents and staff – for the huge effort in making this event a success. Matthew Jacobson Principal

Issue 3 – Week 6 – Term 1 Wednesday 4 March 2020

Term 1 - 2020 Calendar

Week 6 5 March School Banking 6 March Assembly: 9.05am – Capability classes

Week 7 11 March Uniform Shop: 8.30-9.30am 12 March School Banking 12 March P&C Mee�ng: 7pm Staff Room 13 March Bully No Way!

Week 8 16 March Snake Tails Performance 18 March School Photos -Bring money on the day 19 March School Banking 20 March Assembly: – Stage 1 20 March Harmony Day

Week 9 25 March Uniform Shop: 8.30-9.30am 26 March School Banking 26 March Parent/Teacher Interviews

Week 10 2 April School Banking 3 April Principal Assembly:9.05am

Week 11 8 April Uniform Shop: 8.30 – 9.30am 9 April SRE Easter Assembly 9 April Easter Hat Parade 9 April Fun Food Day 9 April Last Day of Term

* Please note dates may be subject to change

Reminder regarding “Anaphylaxis Action Plans”

Anaphylaxis Plans need to be updated annually by your Child’s Doctor. Please ensure your child’s updated Epi-pens and action plans are provided to the office as a matter of urgency.

For students with Asthma, please ensure we have an updated action plan and Ventolin that is in date, as some inhalers may expire during the year.

Parents and Visitors A friendly reminder that our morning bell is at 8.55am (prompt). We politely ask all parents and visitors to have completed their goodbyes prior to this time and vacate the premises as all gates will be closed at 9.00am for the safety of all students. Students that are late need to attend the office to collect a late note before heading off to class. For Students that need to leave early, parents/carers are required to come to the office for an early leaver note and the office will arrange for the student to come and meet them at the office.

Permission Notes When returning permission notes for school activities it is a legal requirement to return a SEPARATE permission note for each child. If you pay online it is still necessary to return the permission note to the office. In addition, if returning multiple notes for more than one child/activity, there is no need to put each note into a separate envelope. We are able to process multiple payments for multiple activities/children in the one transaction. Please ensure your child/s full name and class are on the permission note.

Lost Property There seems to be a constant stream of lost property being sent to the office. Could you please ensure you have all items labelled with your child’s name and class.

We are the Aquanauts

What do Aquanauts do when they need a class

pet? They get Aqua Dragons of course.

Check out these little critters. They actually do

look like little dragons.

Aquanauts presented outstanding artworks at last week’s assembly. We wanted to portray how the bushfires impacted Australia and our emotional

response to the tragedies.

Thank you to our wonderful RFS

Mathematics Week 5 3D shapes

We made prisms and pyramids using

spaghetti and blu-tac.

BEYBLADES

Over the past few weeks we have had many social and

safety issues in the playground regarding the use of

Beyblades. Therefore, we ask that students enjoy

their Beyblades at home and do not bring them to

school.

Thank you for your support!

p&cnews

Welcome to 2020 Lawson P&C

Our next P&C meeting will be held on THURSDAY 12TH MARCH

2020.

7pm in the Staff Room. If you are looking at getting more involved in

the school and think that you would like to take on a roll within the

P&C, please join us in the staff room. Everyone is welcome.

magpie markets

The P&C will continue to run the Magpie Markets this year, and look

forward to working with you to continue making it our most successful

fundraiser – raising money towards supporting and enhancing our

children’s education.

The next market for this year is on 15th March 2020 The classes

allocated to help on the BBQ for this month will be notified once

school returns. We would greatly appreciate help from all families.

Rosters will be provided closer to the

date. However, please put the date in

your diary now, so that you can be

prepared.

When you receive your roster, please let

the contact person know whether you

can help or not. (Danielle Pace 0401173547 or mdpace@live.com.au

We are needing help from S2 Aqua and S2 Violet.

A roster will be sent home with your child with their allocated time slot

p&cnews

uniform shop The Uniform Shop will operate on a fortnightly basis. (Wednesday)

Should you require any items urgently please obtain a uniform order

form from the office.

The uniform shop is open between 8.30-9.30am.

Term 1 dates

11th March

25th March

CALENDAR UPDATE.

This has been a very long and disappointing process with the supplier I

used they have until Friday to deliver or refund has been requested.

So sorry for any inconvenience I definitely will not be using them again

in the future.

Mountains Outreach Community Service Supporting Families and Building Community in the Blue Mountains

www.mocs.org.au

Welcome to our programs

MOCS Community Hub

Parenting Young

Parent Education and Support

Blue Mountains Occasional Care

Mountains Mobile Minders

Paint the Blue REaD

Community Building

47586811 47586477

TERM 1, 2020 PROGRAM

Playgroups—for parents, grandparents, carers with babies to 5yrs

Our playgroups are always open to new members!

Play in the Park at Golden Horizons Park between Blue Hills Rd & Red Gum Ave, Hazelbrook on

Tuesdays 10am-11.30am (weather permitting), resumes 4th

February

Play in the Park at Buttenshaw Park, GWH Springwood, on Wednesdays 10am – 11.30 am

(weather permitting) resumes 5th

February

Scout Hall Playgroup at 70 Railway Pde, Hazelbrook on Thursdays 10am-12 noon resumes 6th

February

Finding Your Way—peer support around NDIS, My Aged Care. Centrelink and other services:

Wednesdays, 10.00 – 11.30 am – 12th

February, 11th

March and 8th

April. Supported by PATH,

Belong Mid Mountains and MOCS. At Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre. Child care

available – must book. Call Kerin on 4759 2592 or Liz on 4758 6811 for more information.

FIND US ON FACEBOOK: Mountains Outreach Community Service

Turn over for more courses and seminars for parents

A gold coin donation is appreciated at all of our courses and events. Thankyou.

FREE CHILDCARE PROVIDED AT MOST WEEK DAY WORKSHOPS AND COURSES

First time parents group (with babies up to 12months): Meets every second Wednesday

from 10 am – 12.00. 5th

& 19th

February; 4th

& 18th

March ; and 1st

, 15th

& 29th

April. In partnership with Connect Child & Family Services. A friendly, informal social and support

group. Early childhood Nurse visits most weeks. At Heatherbrae, 1 Benang St Lawson (next to

children’s play area in town square). Just come along or call Liz on 4758 6811 or Jeanette on

4759 1462 for more information.

Triple P Parenting course: Wednesdays 11th

March to 8th

April. 10.30 am -12 .30 pm. A practical

guide for everyday parenting, understand your kids better, improve family communication and

relationships. Presented by MOCS and THRIVE. At THRIVE, 2 Station Street, Katoomba. Contact

Kylie on 4782 1555 or kylie@thriveservices.org.au. FREE

TERM 1, 2020 PROGRAM (continued)

Holiday Fun Morning—Weroona Park , Woodford. Wednesday, 22nd

April, 10 am—12 noon.

Family fun for 0– 12 year olds: craft, games, books, toys, morning tea and more! Come along

and meet up with your friends and other families. FREE. Partnership between MOCS and Belong.

For more information call 4758 6811 or 4759 2592.

Mid Mountains Bush Walking Group: Each Wednesday 9.00 am for approximately 3 hrs. For

adults, leader is Andy Cairns who is affiliated with Springwood Bush Walking Club, regular

walkers encouraged to join the club. For details on walks and information call Andy on 4758

7787 or email macandy@iprimus.com.au.

Sole Parent Connections: Are you a sole parent wanting to meet others for activities and out-

ings with your children? Call Liz at MOCS on 4758 6811 or email hub@mocs.org.au

Parenting Young: A group for parents up to 24years and their children. A place to meet with

other parents while the children play in a safe supportive environment. Young parents share

their questions and ideas. Workers from a variety of local services available with information and

advice. Young pregnant women very welcome. Meets every Friday of school term 10.00 am –

12.30 pm, under Lawson Library, cnr San Jose Ave & Loftus St, Lawson. Call Tanya on 4758

6811 or email parenting.young@mocs.org.au

Blue Mountains Occasional Care: 9.30am — 2pm, Wednesdays at Mid Mountains Communi-

ty Centre, Lawson and Fridays at Baptist Church Hall, Blackheath.

An engaging pre-school program which is integrated with an enriching toddler and infant

program. Licenced and regulated through NSW Government Department of Education and

Communities. $25 to $40 per session depending on age and other factors. Please phone or

text all bookings and enquiries to 0412 932 801 or Email: bmoccs@mocs.org.au

For information CALL MOCS ON 4758 6811

We acknowledge the Darug and Gundungurra people as the Traditional Custodians of

the lands on which we live and work. MOCS is committed to Reconciliation.

These projects funded by the Dept. of Community & Justice and the Dept. of Education, NSW Govt.

We are an all abilities inclusive football team for children and adults

who live in the Blue Mountains. Each Saturday we get together to play

football in a relaxed environment where players learn ball skills, make

friends, participate in a team sport and most importantly have fun!

We finish every week with a sausage sizzle and a chat. Siblings are very

welcome to join us too!

New and returning players can register online at

www.playfootball.com.au. Families can choose to use their active kids

voucher. Please see the Hawks web page for instructions–

www.hazelbrookhawks.com.au.

Bron and Lisa are able to assist with rego at the pitch too.

Fees are $80 per family. It’s never a problem if you can’t pay but please

still register for insurance purposes.

New players are welcome to come along for a couple of weeks to

try before registering. We break over school holidays.

For more information or any questions please ring

Lisa-0413548562

All abilities welcome and

enthusiastically celebrated!

BLUE MOUNTAINS

ALL ABILITIES

FOOTBALL

Come join the amazingly fun

BLUE KANGAROOS THE 2020 SEASON KICKS OFF

21/03 at 11:30

Minipitch Gloria Park Hazelbrook

Does your child have difficulty…

• Managing their worries and fears

• Separating from you

• With needing to get things right (perfectionism)

• With social situations

This info session will provide a general overview of anxiety symptoms in

children. The presentation will also provide parents/carers with helpful tips

and advice on how to respond to their child’s fears in a way that

encourages them to be brave when facing their worries.

Free Parent/Carer Seminar

Building Bravery

(Parenting Anxious Kids)

Invited: Parents/carers from ANY primary school welcome Date: Tuesday 24th March 2020 Time: 5pm – 6:30pm Where: Katoomba Public School Community Hub