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PACIFIC PALMS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
7 April 2016
“Respect is the Key”
www.pacificpal‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au
CARE – about yourself, others, learning and the environment ISSUE 3 | TERM 1 | WEEK 11
RESPECT IS THE KEY WWW.PACIFICPAL-P.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 1
OUR STUDENTS EXCEL
Our Amazing Green Team - The Green Team have had a busy term, but the students have shown great enthusiasm and dedication in the undertaking of their job roles. Worm Farm There were squeals of delight and not fright when the team set about the task of establishing the new worm farm. The Green Team members learnt all aspects of setting up and keeping a successful worm farm; choosing a site, collecting suitable worm food, making a worm bed and harvesting worm castings. Each term students from the Green Team will take on the responsibility of feeding and caring for the worms. Worm casting will be used to fertilise the canteen garden. A big thank you to Kate McLean for giving us some of her worms and helping the Green Team set up our new worm farm.
School Clean Up Day In conjunction with ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ students from the Green Team participated in the ‘Schools Clean Up Day’ during March. The team were hands-on in the collection and sorting of litter from around the school grounds – the team noted ‘hotspot’ areas for rubbish and considered ideas to combat these high litter areas. More bins, signage and the return of ‘No Waste Wednesdays’ were some of the ideas discussed. It was terrific to see all the students involved and showing CARE for our beautiful school.
DIARY DATES FOR TERM 1 & TERM 2 The following events are happening over the coming weeks:
UP AND COMING EVENTS CALENDER Fri, 8 April Mufit Day – Gold coin donation to support the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Wed, 27 April Students Return – First day of Term 2 Fri, 29 April Anzac Day Assembly @ 9.30 am in the hall. Thurs, 5 May School Photos – Photo forms will be sent home early next term. Fri, 6 May Zone Cross Country for qualifying students @ Wingham
PACIFIC PALMS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
7 April 2016
“Respect is the Key”
www.pacificpal‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au
CARE – about yourself, others, learning and the environment ISSUE 3 | TERM 1 | WEEK 11
RESPECT IS THE KEY WWW.PACIFICPAL-P.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 2
OUR STUDENTS EXCEL cont.
Bunning Warehouse and Yates donate two new gardens to our school. The Green Team were really excited and fortunate to receive a visit from Adrienne and Dean from Bunning Warehouse. Bunnings along with Yates, kindly donated two garden beds, soil, manure, mulch and seedlings to set up the new beds directly outside our school canteen. The new gardens will be cared for by the Green Team and will help supply our school canteen with fresh salad produce.
The students eagerly helped Dean and Adrienne set up the gardens and plant the new seedlings. The new garden beds in the school’s blue and yellow colours look great! The team look forward to picking the harvest early in term 2.
Thank you to Bunnings Warehouse and Yates for their generous donation to our school! PSSA Manning Zone Trials Congratulations to the following students who were selected to attend the recent Manning Zone trials in their chosen sport. Boys Soccer – Oscar & Ashtyn Girls Soccer - Charlize & Sage Netball – Gabrielle, Evie & Millie
A special mention to the following students: Oscar who was selected into the Manning Zone boys soccer team; Charlize who was selected into the Mannning Zone girls soccer team and Gabrielle who was selected into the Manning Zone netball team. These students will now represent Manning at the Hunter Regional trials in Newcastle in their chosen sport. We wish them well. Gabrielle (netball), Oscar (soccer) & Charlize (soccer)
PACIFIC PALMS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
7 April 2016
“Respect is the Key”
www.pacificpal‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au
CARE – about yourself, others, learning and the environment ISSUE 3 | TERM 1 | WEEK 11
RESPECT IS THE KEY WWW.PACIFICPAL-P.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 3
OUR STUDENTS EXCEL cont. School Cross Country After a wet week our school Cross Country was eventually held on Tuesday, 22 March starting on the oval and finishing under the Cola. Congratulations to all our students who ran the course and finished – what an achievement! Thank you also to all our parents, grandparents and visitors who came along to cheer the children on as they completed the course.
The top four place getters from each age group will now represent our school at the Manning Zone Cross Country at Wingham on Friday, 6 May 2016. Congratulations to the following students:
Easter Hat Parade 8/9 yr Boys – Jake, Rohan (absent), Luke, Vinnie 10 yr Boys – Aiden, Madae, Jie, Lewis 8/9 yr Girls – Marissa, Summer, Aaris, Indiana 10 yr Girls – Leila, Rosie, Annie, Lexi 11 yr Boys – Lachlan (absent), Cooper, William, Cohen 12 yr Boys – Lewis, Oscar, Luke, Sam 11 yr Girls – Gabrielle, Ellise, Audrey, Milly 12 yr Girls – Sage, Charlize, Samantha, Amira
PACIFIC PALMS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
7 April 2016
“Respect is the Key”
www.pacificpal‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au
CARE – about yourself, others, learning and the environment ISSUE 3 | TERM 1 | WEEK 11
RESPECT IS THE KEY WWW.PACIFICPAL-P.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 4
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
Harmony Day On Wednesday, 18 March Pacific Palms Public School participated in Harmony Day celebrations. The focus of the day was 'Our Diversity is our Strength' with the theme of stop, think and consider others. The assembly was a great success
with students embracing multiculturalism by dressing in a huge range of cultural attire. Children chose outfits with thought and creativity. The French and English reading of “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, what do you see?” was fantastic and enjoyed by all. Thank you to K/1C, Naomi and Saul for adding a fun and meaningful element to our celebration and to Ms Godfree for organising the event.
PACIFIC PALMS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
7 April 2016
“Respect is the Key”
www.pacificpal‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au
CARE – about yourself, others, learning and the environment ISSUE 3 | TERM 1 | WEEK 11
RESPECT IS THE KEY WWW.PACIFICPAL-P.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 5
SCHOOL HAPPENINGS Cont. Easter Hat Parade On Thursday, 24 March children from Kindergarten to Year 2 participated in our Easter Hat Parade wearing beautifully decorated Easter hats. The children were very excited when a surprise special guest arrived to lead the parade. Thank you to all the parents, grandparents and visitors who came to watch the parade it was a lot of fun. What fabulous support we had for our P&C Easter raffle. Congratulations to the winners Jade, Madae, Ruben.
PACIFIC PALMS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
7 April 2016
“Respect is the Key”
www.pacificpal‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au
CARE – about yourself, others, learning and the environment ISSUE 3 | TERM 1 | WEEK 11
RESPECT IS THE KEY WWW.PACIFICPAL-P.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 6
INFORMATION FOR OUR PARENTS Last Day of Term 1 – Mufti-Day We will be holding a Mufti –Day on Friday, 8 April – the last day of Term 1 – to help support the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Mid North Coast Region. Please send your child to school with a gold coin donation to support this worthy cause. (Please note covered shoes and no bare shoulders – thank you). Canberra Excursion - Years 5 & 6 Thank you to all our Stage 3 parents for their overwhelming positive response to the Year 5 and Year 6 excursion to Canberra. A note was sent home last week outlining the overall cost of the excursion and payment options. We are asking for all deposits to be paid before the end of term. Thank you to those families that have already done so.
Voluntary Contribution Fee and Resource Levy After consultation with the P & C the following has been set for 2016. The school Voluntary Contribution Fee for 2016 has been set at $45 first child, $65 for two children and $75 for three children or more. The Voluntary Contribution Fee is capped at $75. The Resource Levy has been set at $50 per student. A separate note explaining this was sent home recently. Payment can be made at the front office. EFTPOS facilities are available. Thank you for your ongoing support. Anzac Day Our Anzac Day assembly will be held on Friday, 29 April at 9.30 am in the school hall. Mr Jackson is asking students to bring in or email him a picture of someone in their family who has served in the Australian Armed Forces for a presentation to be played on the day. Digital copies would be better but photos can be scanned at the office if needed. Mr Jackson’s email address is - [email protected]
School Photos MSP Photography Our school photo day will be held on Thursday, 5 May 2016. Individually printed school photo envelopes will be handed out to students early next term. Please return the envelopes to school prior to photo day. Photo envelopes not returned to the office should be given to the photographer directly on Photo Day. (Envelopes will not be received at the office on Photo Day.)
IMPORTANT – please ensure all students are dressed in full school uniform on photo day.
PACIFIC PALMS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
7 April 2016
“Respect is the Key”
www.pacificpal‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au
CARE – about yourself, others, learning and the environment ISSUE 3 | TERM 1 | WEEK 11
RESPECT IS THE KEY WWW.PACIFICPAL-P.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 7
PARENTING TIPS FROM SUE COLDITZ, SCHOOL COUNSELLOR Pocket Money Why give pocket money? Helps kids learn to manage money. Helps kids make choices eg waiting and saving up to buy what they really want (perhaps negotiate to bank
a portion and spend a portion). Gives them some independence and sense of importance as a family member. It can help minimize conflict over not doing set chores as pocket money can be reduced if not done.
Should pocket money be earned? As the parent you may decide to give some pocket money for chores and provide opportunities to earn a little more for extra jobs eg washing the car. How much pocket money? What you can afford!! Check the ‘going rate’ with other parents. Consider what it is expected to cover eg canteen lunch, saving…….include an amount for them to do
whatever they choose. Amount usually increases as the child gets older and takes more responsibility.
Reminders: 1. Make sure you are consistent and reliable about paydays. 2. Be careful not to criticize their choices if you are not happy with them (giving pocket money and then
telling them exactly what they must use it for does not develop their self-confidence and independence). 3. It is not helpful to use ‘withdrawal of pocket money’ as a punishment for poor behaviour – can lead to
stealing and/or resentment. 4. Allow your child to make some mistakes. 5. At what age to start is a parent decision – see what has worked with other parents (8 years of age is
suggested by some as the earliest to start). 6. Give approval or maybe a bonus for successful managing/saving. 7. Remember pocket money can be a valuable way of teaching your child responsibility.
School Counsellor: Sue Colditz Source: Dep Health SA Gov
PACIFIC PALMS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
7 April 2016
“Respect is the Key”
www.pacificpal‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au
CARE – about yourself, others, learning and the environment ISSUE 3 | TERM 1 | WEEK 11
RESPECT IS THE KEY WWW.PACIFICPAL-P.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 8
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPALS
New Classroom Our newest classroom has now been completed and handed over to us. 1/2B are starting to use the space and settle in. The furniture is due to arrive early next term. Thanks to the P&C fundraising we will also now be able to purchase and install an interactive digital display (IT projector) in the classroom. Student Attendance There is a direct link between students’ regular attendance at school and learning success. Generally, when students attend school consistently, their academic results tend to reflect their potential. When a student’s attendance is inconsistent or poor, learning tends to be less than expected. As Principal of Pacific Palms Public School, we are required to inform parents and students of the attendance requirements. In short, parents are required to: • ensure that their children attend school regularly; • explain the absences of their children from school promptly and within seven days to the school; and • take measures to resolve attendance issues involving their children. ** A reminder that if your child will be away on a holiday or travel during school time, you are required to complete an ‘Application for Leave – Travel’ form, which is then approved by the Principal who will issue you with a ‘Certificate for Leave - Travel’. ** Staff We welcome Annelie Robinson to KT until 6 May while Patricia Tuft is in Canada. Happy travelling to Carmel Rigby who will be on leave for Terms Two and Three while she travels around Australia. Welcome back Ebony Notting who will be teaching K/1C during this time. A special congratulations to Ebony who was married late last year while in the UK and is now Ms Struwe. ANZAC Commemorative Service Today Mrs Merchant and the school Captains, Oscar and Sage, will travel to GLC – Forster Campus to attend the Great Lakes Learning Community ANZAC Service. The Support Team will attend the Pacific Palms Dawn Service at the Recky on ANZAC Day. Our own school ANZAC Day Assembly will be held on Friday, 29 April in the hall at 9:30 am.
PACIFIC PALMS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
7 April 2016
“Respect is the Key”
www.pacificpal‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au
CARE – about yourself, others, learning and the environment ISSUE 3 | TERM 1 | WEEK 11
RESPECT IS THE KEY WWW.PACIFICPAL-P.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 9
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPALS Cont. As always, please contact the Assistant Principals; Lyn Wood, Rod Ryan, Lani Williams to clarify any issue of concern to you. The whole school team at Pacific Palms School is committed to working with our community to ensure our students have the very best opportunities to learn. Have a great weekend and a safe and happy holiday. Students return to school for Term 2 on Wednesday, 27 April 2016. Kerry Tulloch and Mel Merchant Co-Principals “The more you READ, the more things you will KNOW. The more you LEARN the more places you’ll GO.” Dr Suess
PACIFIC PALMS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
7 April 2016
“Respect is the Key”
www.pacificpal‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au
CARE – about yourself, others, learning and the environment ISSUE 3 | TERM 1 | WEEK 11
RESPECT IS THE KEY WWW.PACIFICPAL-P.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 10
PACIFIC PALMS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
7 April 2016
“Respect is the Key”
www.pacificpal‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au
CARE – about yourself, others, learning and the environment ISSUE 3 | TERM 1 | WEEK 11
RESPECT IS THE KEY WWW.PACIFICPAL-P.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU 11
