Principal’s Message Dear Parents/Caregivers,

What a wonderful start to 2020, with students settling quickly into new routines and expectations of their new classrooms. What is even more impressive, is that all students are wearing our lovely green and gold uniform with pride, and looking out for each other.

Class Placement/Class Names Executive and teaching staff have taken a considerable amount of time and care to ensure that all students have been appropriately placed in classes.

This year, being an Olympic year, our classes have been named after iconic Australian Olympians. Welcome BBQ/Information Evening I look forward to meeting with you at our Welcome BBQ/Information Evening on Monday 17th February. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and find out from your child’s teacher, expectations and programs they have in place for 2020.

6pm - K Klim, K/1 Fahey, 1 Freeman, 2 Wu. 6:30pm - 3 Alcott, 3/4 Gaze, 4 Pearson. 7pm - 5 Hoy, 5 Fearnley, 6 Fitzgibbon, 6 Trickett.

This will be followed by our first P&C meeting for the year at 7.30pm, in the staffroom. Student Information Sheet Last week all students received a pink Student Information Sheet, including a general and media permission note.

Filling out both sides and returning this form ASAP will assist us in keeping your child’s contact details and other important information up to date on our school records. It is only necessary to complete one form per family.

Thank you to all families who have returned theirs already. Staffing The School welcomes Mr Luke Moodie to our teaching staff. This will be a special year for Luke as he takes on his first ever class appointment.

We also welcome back from the shores of Canada, Miss Megan Baker. Megan will take on the role of teacher mentor and support during 2020. We know that Megan will bring fresh ideas to our team and enjoy working, once again with the wonderful students at South.

Chelsea Jeffrey joins our SLSO team and is looking forward to working alongside our teachers delivering special programs for our students. Congratulations are also extended to Mr Nathaniel Sundstrom who will take on the role of Assistant Principal Stage 2.

Swimming All students (Yrs 2 -6) have been involved in swimming trials over the last week in readiness for our School Swimming Carnival on Friday 21st February.

The trials are used to grade students into ability groups and also allow for valuable practice leading up to the carnival. If you are able to assist with the carnival, please contact the front office. School Grounds I would like to extend my thanks to our General Assistant Mr John Flisher for his tireless work over the summer break, keeping up with watering, mowing and general maintenance. His efforts plus that of our cleaners (Sarah, Kirsty and Kerry) and maintenance contractors helps to provide our staff and students with a pleasant working and learning environment. Assembly In order to maximise student learning, assemblies will continue fortnightly. The first assembly will be this Friday.

Please note assembly times: 11:30 am Kinder –Yr 2 12:10pm Yr 3-6

New Signs Huge thanks to Anthony Smith and his team at VisAttack for our amazing new signage.

Have a happy week!

Liz Dudley Principal

Term 1 Week 3 - 11/02/2020

Cricket Trials Best wishes to Brooklyn Barnes, Baxter Cowley, Dexter Hardman (absent), Ethan Connolly and Blake Marshall who will represent South at the Deniliquin & District PSSA Cricket trials this Wednesday 12th February.

Over the coming weeks Mr Moodie will be conducting cricket training sessions to assist with the selection of our school team.

Tennis Trials Best wishes to our school tennis representatives Oliver Truedsson, Baxter Cowley, Max Fergusson, Spencer Cowley, Saskia Malin, Ruby Cowley and Zara Malin.

Big thank you to Miss Liefting for her efforts with coaching and selections.

P & C Meeting Monday 17th February

7.30pm In the Staff Room

Everyone welcome!

Staffing/Classes for 2020

K Klim Mr Ash Morris

K/1 Fahey Mrs Julie Selleck

1 Freeman Ms Kira Parsons

2 Wu Mr Geordie Kuzniarski

3 Alcott Mr Luke Moodie

3/4 Gaze Mr Nathaniel Sundstrom Assistant Principal - Stage 2

4 Pearson Mrs Rhiannon Honey

5 Hoy Mrs Susan Champness

5 Fearnley Miss Aimee Liefting

6 Fitzgibbon Mr Tim Hanns

6 Trickett Miss Jacqueline Kerry Assistant Principal - Stage 3

Mentor Teacher Miss Megan Baker Assistant Principal - Stage 1

Library Mrs Ruth Landale

Learning Support Mrs Jenene Croker

Release Teacher/RFF Miss Maggie Sutton

School Counsellor Ms Carla Wickham

Language Development Mrs Cheryl Fuller

School Chaplain Mr Philip Hodgkinson

Office Manager Mrs Rose Keane

Front Office Mrs Hatton and Mrs Park

SLSO’s Mrs Corscadden, Mrs Henson, Mrs Fitzpatrick, Mrs O’Connor, Mrs Free, Mrs Rankin, Mrs Walker, Mrs Weir, Mrs Jeffrey, Mrs Andrews

General Assistant Mr Flisher

Library Assistant Ms Fennessey

Canteen Supervisor Ms Borella

Myla K/1 Fahey

Mia 4 Pearson

Ella 6 Trickett

Tom 6 Trickett

Kinder

Student Banking Student banking with the Bendigo Bank will commence tomorrow, Wednesday 12th February. Please bring bank books to the front office.

Would you like the newsletter emailed to you ……..

If you would like to have the school newsletter emailed to you could you please fill out this slip and return it to the front office. The newsletter is also on the school website: www.deniliqsth-p.schools@det.nsw.edu.au or our Facebook Page: Deni South School Happenings Name: Email Address:

Parliament Minister Roles - Term 1

Portfolio Minister

Prime Minister Max Ferguson

Deputy Prime Minister Saskia Malin

Communications & Media Ethan Connolly

Sport & Recreation – Stage 1 Ano Maunganidze

Sport & Recreation Stage 2/3 Molly Bradley

Library Sophie Tilders

Works & Maintenance Ben Hayes

Conservation & Environment Baxter Cowley

Occupational Health & Safety Lucy Danckert

Speaker Abbey Doncon

Some Organisational Reminders

School Times: 8.30 Students begin arriving 9.00-11.00 Morning Assembly/Classroom Session 1 11.00 Recess 11.30-1.00 Classroom Session 2 1.00 Lunch 1.45-3.00 Classroom Session 3 3.00 Home Bell

Newsletter: Is sent home every 2nd Tuesday to the eldest in the family and is also accessible on our School Website: www.deniliqsth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au and Facebook page, Deni South School Happenings

Assembly: Years K - 2 held at 11.30 am and Years 3 - 6 held at 12.10pm every 2nd Friday.

Tissues: Each child will need to bring in a box of tissues. Please hand them to your class teacher.

Canteen Lunch Orders: Need to be placed in the Lunch Order Box (located in the office) before school each morning. There is no canteen on Tuesday and Thursday

Canteen Lunch Order Bags: Please write orders clearly on bags and enclose money. Make sure you include name and class.

Student Banking: Takes place each Wednesday and is offered through the Bendigo Bank. If your child would like to open an account call into the Bank.

Money/Notes: All notes and money (for performances, excursions etc) are to be handed to the class teacher.

Honour Cards: Need to be handed into the office by Wednesday morning to receive Gold & Silver Awards at Assembly every 2nd Friday.

Canteen Roster

Wed 12th Gill Fraser 9.00am - 11.30am Sam O’Connor 11.30am - 1.30pm

Thu 13th CANTEEN CLOSED

Fri 14th Marie Wall, Linda Norrish, Carol Borella

9.00am - 1.30pm

Mon 17th Linda Norrish 9.00am - 1.30pm

Tue 18th CANTEEN CLOSED

Wed 19th Christine Donald 9.00am - 1.30pm

Thu 20th CANTEEN CLOSED

Fri 21st Marie Wall, Linda Norrish, Carol Borella

9.00am - 1.30pm

Canteen News

CANTEEN MEETING

Wednesday 12th February @ 1.30pm in the canteen.

Everyone welcome!

Grandparent Mentoring/Reading Program The Grandparent/Mentoring/Reading Program will recommence on Tuesday 3rd March at 10.00am.

This successful program involves spending half and hour each week reading to and with a student and playing a board game or other game with them. During this time students enjoy the opportunity to have someone to talk to, on a one on one basis and share activities together.

If you are interested in participating in this program please contact the school. We would love to hear from you. Philip Hodgkinson School Chaplain

Dates for your Diary - Term 1

12th Feb Deni PSSA Cricket Trials

13th Feb Deni District PSSA Tennis Trials

17th Feb Welcome BBQ/Information Sessions P & C Meeting

21st Feb South School Swimming Carnival

24th Feb Riverina PSSA Cricket Trials

25th Feb Years 2-6 Primary Swimming

26th Feb Peer Support Leadership Day

27th Feb Riverina PSSA Tennis Trials

28th Feb Clean Up Australia Day Year 2-6 Primary Swimming Deni PSSA Swimming Carnival - Hay

3rd Mar Grandparent Reading Begins PSSA Basketball Trials - Echuca

12th Mar Riverina Basketball Trials - Albury

13th Mar Riverina PSSA Swimming Carnival - Albury

17th Mar P & C Meeting

18th Mar Peer Support Leadership Day - Shepparton

19th Mar Riverina AFL - Leeton

20th Mar Harmony Day Assembly

31st Mar Riverina Soccer

6th-8th April Parent/Teacher Conferences

9th April Easter Hat Parade/Mini Fete Last Day Term 1

Deniliquin South School Canteen Menu 2020

GREEN items are every day items

Sandwiches Rolls

Vegemite $2.50 $2.50

Cheese $3.00 $3.50

Cheese & Tomato $3.50 $3.50

Cheese & Ham $3.50 $3.50

Tomato $3.00 $3.50

Egg $3.50 $3.50

Egg & Lettuce $3.50 $3.50

Ham $3.00 $3.50

Chicken $3.00 $3.50

Chicken & Salad $4.50 $4.50

Ham & Salad $4.50 $4.50

Toasted + 30c

WRAPS Chicken or Ham & Salad (lettuce, tomato, carrot, cheese & mayo) $5.00 Chicken Tender (HOT) Mayo & Lettuce Wrap $4.00

AMBER items are occasional foods

Pies $3.50 Sausage Rolls $3.00 Mini Sausage Rolls $1.50 Party Pies $1.50 Pizza $2.80 Lasagne (home made) $4.50 Spaghetti (home made) $4.50 Steamed Dim Sims $1.00 Hot Dogs $3.50 Chicken Nuggets 60c Sauce Tomato Sauce 30c BBQ Sauce 30c Soy Sauce 30c Sweet & Sour Sauce 30c

RECESS Pasta Cup $1.20 Muffins $1.20 Garlic Bread 60c Half Garlic Bread 40c Mini Pizza 80c Frozen Yoghurt $2.00 Hot Milo (winter only) $1.00 Soup (Wed/Thu/Fri) (winter only) $1.00 Fresh Fruit Priced on the day

* We can also core & curl your child’s apple at no charge. ** Not all items available everyday.

LUNCH - SNACK FOODS

Juicies $1.00 Moosies (milk ice cream) $1.00 Frozen Yoghurt $2.00 Bulla Dairy Cup $1.00 Chips $1.50

Smooze $1.00 Zooper Dooper 60c Popcorn 20c

Canteen closed on Tuesday and Thursday.

DRINKS Just Juice - orange, apple, Tropical $1.50 Big M - chocolate, strawberry $2.00 Water $1.50 Slushies $2.00 Milkshakes (Choc, Straw, Lime) $3.00 Milkshakes not available on Friday

GLUTEN FREE Chicken Nuggets 60c Lasagne $4.50 Sea Salt Chips $1.50

Lost Bag Blue/red/brown swimming bag with a picture of a pirate on it. Lost at the school bus stop on Monday.

Archie Beehag’s name printed on it. Please return to the front office if you have found this bag.