Lismore Public School Excellence, Opportunity and Success

Term 4, Week 5

Lismore Public School Excellence, Opportunity and Success

Term 4, Week 5

Lismore Public School Term 1 Week 8

20th

March 2019

Excellence, Opportunity and Success

We would like to respectfully acknowledge the Elders past and present of the Wijabul Wiyabal people and other peoples of Bundjalung Nation.

We acknowledge that they are the first peoples of this land on which our school stands.

Celebrating Diversity

Date Event Venue Cost Time

20-26/3/19 Life Education Program LPS Paid

22/3/19 School Assembly - Harmony Day (Stage 2) LPS Nil 1pm - 1:30pm

26/3/19 NAPLAN Online Practice - Years 3&5 LPS

26/3/19 Scripture LPS Nil 2pm - 2:30pm

27/3/19 Aboriginal Education Meeting Yarning Circle Nil 3:30pm - 4:30pm

2/4/19 Scripture LPS Nil 2pm - 2:30pm

RIGHTS - Be safe and Learn RIGHTS - Be safe and Learn

Principal’s Report

Celebrating Cultural Diversity!

What a wonderful day we had last Wednesday to celebrate diversity within the school community. This year we combined our Harmony Day and National Day of Action Against Bullying activities. Students rotated through a series of activities designed to increase their understanding of diversity within the school and community. Students worked together in groups that combined students K-6 to create group displays which will be placed around the school as a visual reminder of the messages peace and harmony and the role they play in creating a peaceful world. Thank you to the families that were able to join us for a picnic lunch. It was a lovely day and Lismore Public School look forward to participating in a number of activity days like this in the future.

P&C Update

The Lismore Public School P&C held their AGM last week. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the outgoing executive for the work they have done to enhance the opportunities that we offer students at LPS. The P&C support the school by operating the canteen and uniform shop. They also coordinate a number of fundraising activities that allow for the purchase of additional resources, in 2018 this included additional shade tents and fitness equipment, for our students. I would also like to welcome new members of our P&C who have volunteered to take on a number of roles. Your support of the students at our school is greatly appreciated.

Additional Opportunities

This week saw our Year 5 students participate in The Rivers Secondary College roadshow when it visited our school on Tuesday. Students from smaller schools around Lismore also came to LPS to participate. The roadshow is an opportunity for Year 5 students to participate in a number of activities facilitated by secondary teachers from across the college campuses. Lismore Public School is a proud member of The Rivers P-12 Learning Community and the opportunity to work with our partner secondary schools is one of the benefits of the learning community.

Students K-6 also have the opportunity to attend the Life Education Van: Healthy Harold will share information with students about healthy lifestyle choices and positive behaviours that can support them to be healthy. Permission notes and money should have been returned to the office for students who are participating.

Roof Work Update

This week the scaffolding moved to B Block so that the roof work can commence for our Stage 2 classrooms. Students will be relocated to other vacant spaces within the school and regular school routines will be maintained as far as possible during this time. The computer room will be unavailable, except for NAPLAN platform testing, for the duration of the work.

While the roof work is undertaken the scaffolding will be extended beyond the Pound Street entrance gate at the hall. While the scaffolding is up there will be no access to afternoon muster from Pound Street. Parents and Carers are asked to enter the school for muster via the Magellan Street or Dibbs Street gates. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your support as our school manages this major capital work.

Canteen Upgrade

Our Canteen upgrade will commence on Thursday 11th April 2019 (Week 11). The last day of operation for the canteen this

term will be Wednesday 10th

April. The canteen will be non-operational throughout the refurbishment which should be completed by the end of week 2, term 2.

PSSA Cricket Knockout

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our school cricket team who played round one of the NSW PSSA knockout competition last Thursday. Although the team were convincingly beaten they played well, demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and were supportive of their team mates and opposition. Thanks to Mr Peachey and Brian who coached the team in the lead up and on game day. They were both very proud of our team and I am told they are already preparing for next year!!

Jackie Nilon

Principal

RIGHTS - Be Safe and Learn

LPS Easter Hat Parade & Easter Egg Raffle

The LPS Easter Hat Parade will be held on the last day of Term 1 - Friday 12th April 2019.

The P&C are organising an Easter Egg Raffle and are asking all families to assist with this fundraiser

by bringing in a donation of an Easter egg or Easter item into the school office to support our raffle.

Please place your donations into the P&C tubs in the school office.

Raffle ticket books will soon be sent home to families and all money raised from the raffle will go

towards supporting our school.

RESPECT - Be Caring and Polite

RESPECT - Be Caring and Polite

Captains: Sophia G, Dylan S Vice Captains: Jasmine H, Brayden F

BE RESPECTFUL WEAR CORRECT UNIFORM SPEAK POLITELY BE PUNCTUAL

Order your lunch before class

Line up quietly

Wait your turn

Keep hands and feet to yourself

Canteen

NAPLAN On-line practice next week at Lismore PS

On Tuesday, 26th and Wednesday, 27

th March students in Years 3 and 5 will participate in the 45 minute practice session

for NAPLAN to prepare them for online NAPLAN tests next term.

NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy – important skills that each child needs to succeed in school and life. The

NAPLAN tests are designed to help us make sure students are on track with their literacy and numeracy development.

Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in NAPLAN tests for reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling,

grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.

Between the 14th and the 24

th May our school will participate in NAPLAN Online. Students do not need to be computer

experts to take the NAPLAN test online. Making sure students have computer skills is part of our school curriculum, and

our teachers will ensure your child is familiar with the online format. To see the types of questions and interactive features

of NAPLAN Online, visit the public demonstration site.

If you have any questions about NAPLAN Online, please contact your child’s teacher.

For more info:

How to support your child during NAPLAN

information for parents and carers

Watch a video that explains NAPLAN Online

Subscribe to ACARA’s monthly parent newsletter, Parent Update

Principal NAPLAN Co-ordinators

Jackie Nilon Carolynn Whittle Annie McDonald Heather Cole

Congratulations LPS PSSA

Cricket Team

Our PBL Focus Week 8

Lismore Public School 10 Pound Street, Lismore NSW 2480

Phone 02 66 21 5366 Fax 02 66 22 1801

Email: lismore-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web Site: www.lismore-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

RESPONSIBILITY - Be Accountable

K/1B: Isabelle, Skyla

K/1S: Grace, Ebony, Darcy,

Savannah

2G: Tyrell, Amelia

3/4D: Jaxon, Jeremy, Reef

Awards will be presented to students at Friday Assembly.

Book Club Reminder

All Book club orders are due back

to school

on Friday 22nd

March

No late orders will be accepted.

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