27th August 2019 Week 6 Term 3

Relieving Principal’s Report Absolute Superstars!

Last week we celebrated Education Week and Book Week with our school community. Our teachers work tirelessly to allow our students many different opportunities to showcase their skills, with our whole school assembly just one example of this. I was extremely proud of our students, many of whom overcame their nerves to perform on stage. I am sure you will agree that it was wonderful to see our students working collaboratively to put together their best foot forward. Our Book Week parade was a huge success, with many varied costumes on display. The smiles on the faces of our students summed up the day – fantastic! Each year it gets bigger and better! Our Art Gallery brightened up our hall beyond belief – we hope you enjoyed seeing our art on display. I would like to warmly thank all of the parents and carers who came along to share in our students learning.

We had a Great Time! Yesterday we held our termly Community Morning Tea where our students shared their knowledge and skills in small groups. This term we showcased our new technology that we have purchased throughout the year. All parents that attended thought it was very worthwhile and couldn’t believe how much has changed at school! I would like to thank Mr Van Ballekom for sharing his expertise in robotics and digital technologies.

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WARBY NEWS Deans Road, Airds

NSW 2560 Ph.: 46258140 Fax: 46281637

Email: johnwarby-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Calendar 2019

Thursday 29 August • P&C Father’s Day Stall Day 2 • IEP Review Meetings

Wednesday 4 September • Zone Athletics

Thursday 5 September • Zone Athletics

Approaching Our School Over the last few weeks a number of parents have been unsure about who to speak with about a particular issue or concern. Your child’s teacher is usually the best person to speak to, at least initially. However, sometimes you may need to speak to the Assistant Principal who looks after your child’s stage. Please try to make an appointment if you would like to discuss a matter. Parents are also reminded that it is not acceptable at any time to approach or discuss an issue with another child. At all times parents are expected to be courteous and mindful of their behaviour towards other students, parents and staff whilst on or near our school grounds. This includes using inappropriate language. We want to work with you to find a solution to any concerns and appreciate your support in making our school an inviting place for everyone. On a final note... ‘Why fit in when you were born to stand out?’ Dr Seuss Thank you for your support of our school. Mellissa Page Relieving Principal Student of the Week Class of the Week

Wk 5 – Maykeira W Wk 5 – Gringotts Wk 6 – Lara S Wk 6 – Emerald City

Madagascar had a lovely cultural lesson with Fiona in the Aboriginal Garden learning about the

Aboriginal Flag.

Yarn Up is a public speaking program which is part of a series of transition programs run by the Aboriginal Education and Wellbeing Team for our Stage 3 Aboriginal students. This year 8 students from JWPS participated and developed skills in impromptu speaking and public speaking. The program ran over 3 separate days and culminated in a Showcase at Parliament House NSW. Congratulations to Justice, Akeela, Tori, Rebecca, Angelee, Lara, Amber and Layne for being outstanding representatives of John Warby and presenting their deadly speeches in the Legislative Assembly Room at Parliament House NSW on Monday 19th August.

Mrs Liddle

Yarns with our Gujagas

Welcome to the 1st Edition of the new John Warby PS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Newsletter. Gujagas means “children” in Dharawal. This newsletter will be a place

where we can share and celebrate our ATSI students and community. Share and celebrate!

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2019 NAIDOC CoS Awards

Last month Mrs Kitchin and Ms Murray attended the Community of Schools NAIDOC Awards Dinner. It was a wonderful evening that demonstrated a strong sense of community spirit. Briar Rd PS, Bradbury PS, Woodland Rd PS, Airds HS and John Warby PS were all invited to nominate students and staff from their schools. The following students were the successful nominees from our school: Jesse Smith-Fuller: Numeracy Amaya Connolly: Literacy Layne Harriss Coe: Creative Arts Amber Hayes: Leadership through Citizenship Trae Aubourg: Most Improved Attendance Elizabeth Dargin: Most Improved Attendance Montana Connolly: Academic Lakoda Drake: Outstanding Attendance Fiona Ritchie: Staff Member All nominees received a certificate and a medallion to acknowledge the great achievement of being nominated.

Wonderful news! Our school won 3 categories. Congratulations to Lakoda, Amaya and Elizabeth. We are all so very proud of you.

A big, big thank you to the families of our students who also attended and shared the celebration.

Yarn Up Showcase Yarn Up is a public speaking program which is part of a series of transition programs run by the Aboriginal Education and Wellbeing Team for our Stage 3 Aboriginal students. This year 8 students from JWPS participated and developed skills in impromptu speaking and public speaking. The program ran over 3 separate days and culminated in a Showcase at Parliament House NSW. Congratulations to Justice, Akeela, Tori, Rebecca, Angelee, Lara, Amber and Layne for being outstanding representatives of John Warby and presenting their deadly speeches in the Legislative Assembly Room at Parliament House NSW on Monday 19th August. Thank you to Mrs Liddle for all your hard work in preparing the students and for taking the students on what was a very early start to the day! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heartbeat Stage 3 Last Friday Miss Pope took 9 Stage 3 students to the Western Sydney University Parramatta South Campus. Justice, Trae, Elizabeth, Rebecca, Lara, Akeela, Angelee, Lakoda and Tristian attended the Heartbeat: Science Matters workshops. The Power of Sports with the Greater Western Sydney Giants, Coding And Robotics and Natural Disasters. They all learned so much on the day and had a fabulous time. Miss Pope was very proud of how they represented our school. Well done students.

Yarns with our Gujagas

Book Week Author Visit As part of our Book Week celebrations last week we were very lucky to have Richie Cotton visit our school and read some of his poetry to us. Richie is the author of ‘Giggly Times, Giggly Rhymes’. He spent Wednesday morning reading to us and giving us tips on how to write our very own picture books! We all had so much fun listening to his poems and loved watching them come alive online too.

You can read and listen to more of Richie’s poetry on his website- www.billysbooks.com.au

Ryan and Malakai from Wonderland are using cubes to measure the length of our classroom. They asked some friends from Emerald City to help count all the cubes in the easiest way!

Thank you Trae, Ebony, Amani and Brody! With your help the boys were able to work out the classroom is 462 cubes in length.

Stewart House Collection Reminder We are again supporting the Stewart House Clothing Appeal conducted by The Smith Family. If you wish to contribute to this collection please return your donation to school by Thursday 29th August 2019. Extra bags are available from the office. Your help is very much appreciated. Thank you for your support.

Preschool Enrolment for 2020 Do you have a child turning 4 on or before 31st July 2020? If so, you are eligible to apply. Please see the ladies in the office for an enrolment form.

Return and Earn Donations We are still accepting donations of recyclable plastic bottles and aluminium cans for our Return and Earn Program. If you could please make sure they are rinsed and clean and bring them to the front office! No glass please.

School Banking School Banking happens every Wednesday through the school term. If students or parents/caregivers could bring their Bank Book to the front office by 9:30am on Wednesday’s for processing. Any student or parent/caregiver interested in starting School Banking, please see the ladies in the office for more information.

Message from the Canteen Please be aware that we can’t heat food that has come from home for health and safety reasons. Thank you for your understanding in keeping our students safe.

Nut Aware School Please be aware that we have students with Nut allergies at our school. We ask that you not send any nut products such as Nutella or Peanut Butter to school in your child/rens lunch boxes. We appreciate your support in the safety of our students.

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Expression of Interest Part-time Aboriginal Education Officer (FTE 0.4) - John Warby Public School - Mondays & Fridays Expressions of Interest are invited from interested applicants to relieve in the role part-time from the end of Term 3 and all of Term 4 2019, with the possibility of extension. The position will be located at: John Warby Public School, Deans Rd Airds, NSW 2560 John Warby Public School has an enrolment of 248 students from Preschool to Year 6, including 27 students in the 3 class support unit (consisting of IM and MC classes) in 2019. 22% of students are from a language background other than English and 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. John Warby Public School is part of the Airds/Bradbury community of schools. For further information visit our school website at https://johnwarby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Statement of duties- This is a designated Aboriginal position. The AEO will be responsible to the Principal or delegate for providing assistance to teachers, Aboriginal students and their families to support improved learning outcomes for Aboriginal students. The successful applicant will assist in the implementation of personalised learning pathways for Aboriginal students, develop resources to support the learning outcomes of Aboriginal students, support Aboriginal cultural awareness for all students and help maintain effective relationships between Aboriginal parents, the Aboriginal community and school staff. The AEO will support students in relation to their learning and attendance. Selection criteria

• Demonstrated ability to build strong links with Aboriginal students, parents, support agencies and

the local Aboriginal community

• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member to assist in the development and promotion of

cultural understanding and programs within the whole school community

• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

Applications- An Expression of Interest addressing the selection criteria, of no more than two A4 pages in length should be submitted to Ms Karen Murray, Deputy Principal, at karen.lee-anne.murray@det.nsw.edu.au by 4pm Friday 13th September 2019. One of the referees listed must be the applicant’s current principal or supervisor for non-school based staff. Expressions of Interest require the signature of the applicant’s current principal or supervisor. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

For further information please contact Karen Murray on 4625 8140 or at karen.lee-anne.murray@det.nsw.edu.au