Principal’s Message · production next month. Please see attached flyer for further information. Band Demo Afternoon Next Monday afternoon at 2pm in the hall, all Year 2 and 3 students

Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210

Phone 02 9153 9843 Email [email protected] www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

Tuesday 27 November 2018, Week 7, Term 4

Calendar dates

December 4 – High School Transition Day

December 5 – Stage One Excursion

December 7 – PSSA Finals

December 11 – Final day

Scripture/Ethics. Helper Morning Tea

Year 6 Farewell

December 12 – Presentation Day

December 14 – EngQuest

Enrichment Program Showcase &

Perf Groups Showcase Assembly

Kinder Graduation

December 18 – End of Year Picnic

Day

December 19 – Talent Show

(students only) /Year 6 Graduation &

last day of term.

Principal’s Message

Thought for the Week…

“Unless someone like you cares a whole lot,

nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”

~ The Lorax, Dr Seuss ~

Well done to our Student

Executive Nominees

Congratulations to the following 8 students who

were nominated to be part of the student

executive leadership team for 2019 following

the annual Year 5 Leadership Day:

Max C, Vincent W, Noa T-A, Jack J, Natasha P,

Emily K, Sam-Alexis S and Valentina M.

The students did an outstanding job yesterday

presenting their election speeches to the

student body and staff. All staff and students

voted yesterday and the outcome of the

election will be announced at the annual

Presentation Day Assembly on Wednesday, 12th

December.

In this issue Well done to our Student Executive Nominees

Schools Spectacular Success

Enrolments 2019

Mini Fete

Congratulations to our Values Awards Recipients

Band Blow in Day

Go Charlie!

Band Demo Afternoon

P&C AGM

Helpers’ Morning Tea …….

L E A R N I N G A N D G R O W I N G T O G E T H E R

mailto:[email protected]



Schools Spectacular Success!

Congratulations to our 16 Schools Spectacular dancers: Stella A, Allegra M, Isabella R, Emily W, Mia C, Lara T,

Lily J, Charlie C, Valentina M, Tamara E, Natasha P, Mataya L, Erika C, Alexandria K, Alyssa S and Abbie C.

These students thoroughly enjoyed being selected to participate in the 2018 Schools Spectacular production.

They did an outstanding job, performing at four concerts on Friday and Saturday. Thank you to Mrs Bartley

for coordinating Schools Spectacular this year and to Mrs Rainford, Mrs Anastasiou, Mrs Wilkie and Miss

Stewart for assisting with the many rehearsals and supervision. A huge thank you to our talented dance

teacher, Miss Larissa, for continuing to provide such a high standard in dance tuition for our students.

Schools Spectacular 2018 will be televised on Channel 7 on Saturday 8th December at 7pm.




Enrolments for 2019

To assist our school with planning and staffing allocations for 2019, a note was sent home on Tuesday, 13th

November (Week 5) to confirm your child’s enrolment at Lugarno PS for 2019. This note was due back on

Friday, 23rd November. Any families who have not returned the note will receive a reminder note today. We

kindly ask that this note is returned to the office as soon as possible as it will greatly assist us with our class

planning for 2019. We also ask that Year 6 students return this note, confirming the high school they will be

attending in 2019.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Mini Fete

Congratulations to our Stage 3 students and staff who organised a fun-filled Mini Fete day for the students

at LPS. Thank you to everyone for supporting this event. The Mini Fete resulted in $2300 in fundraising for

the Year 6 Farewell and Year 6 Gift to the school. A huge thank you to our parent helpers who coordinated

the sausage sizzle on the day.




Congratulations to our Values Awards Recipients

Congratulations to the following students who were presented with a Values Award at our assembly in

Week 6, Term 4.

Well done and keep up the great work!

KR Reuben F, Samantha R

KA Julian M, Terry C

1MK Zac P, Izabelah N

1/2C Harrison C, Lucas S

2D Elijah T, Kai M

3/4A Ridon K, Eddie A

3/4S Ellie P, Sienna W

3/4B Mackenzie W, Jasmine N

5/6S Isabel H, Owen B

5/6H Charlize A, Marco V

5/6F Kelly Y, Hayley S

Congratulations to Gikibi N (1MK), Max G (1/2C), Hugh K (3/4A), Jordan T (3/4S), Bailey L (5/6F) and

Natasha P (5/6H) who all received Book Awards at last week’s assembly.

Band Blow in Day

Well done to our training band students who attended the Band Blow In Day event at the St George Bank

Auditorium last Tuesday. During the day, students had the opportunity to participate in an intensive

workshop with students from other local primary training bands. They worked with experienced tutors and

ended the day performing as a large ensemble. Thank you to Mr Nicholls and the team from Bandemonium

for facilitating this valuable opportunity for our students and to Mrs Androulakis for supporting our students

last Tuesday.




Go Charlie!

Congratulations to Charlie C (5/6S) who has gained a leading role as narrator in the Beauty and the Beast

production next month. Please see attached flyer for further information.

Band Demo Afternoon

Next Monday afternoon at 2pm in the hall, all Year 2 and 3 students and any interested students in Years 4-

6 will be able to attend a Band Demo Afternoon to find out more information about the school’s band

program and instruments on offer for 2019.

P & C Meeting – Annual General Meeting

Thank you to everyone who attended the P & C AGM held last Wednesday evening. Congratulations to our

incoming P & C Executive: Melissa Porter (President), Jasmine Theophile (Vice President), Mr Phil Walker

(Vice President), Kirsty McDonnell (Treasurer) and Leanne Ireland (Assistant Treasurer). A full list of

convenors and committee members will be featured in the P & C Newsletter next week. A huge thank you to

our outgoing P & C Executive, Matt Alderton, Glenn Dogao and Fiona Burns for their outstanding contribution

and support of our school community. We are extremely grateful for all that you have done for our wonderful

school!

Helpers’ Morning tea

We are looking forward to our annual Helpers’ Morning Tea on Tuesday, 11th December, commencing at

10.50am in the Staff Room. The morning tea coincides with the final week of Scripture/Ethics for 2018. This

event is an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the hard work and time given by our wonderful volunteers

across the school. We look forward to you joining us.

End of Year Performance Showcase

On Friday, 14th December we will be holding an end of year Performance Showcase which will feature our

Training and Performing Bands, the newly formed String Instrument Group, the Junior and Senior Choirs, and

the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Dance troupes. The showcase will commence at 9.30am in our school

hall. Thank you to the P & C who will provide morning tea for parents and guests at recess time. At 11.15am.




there will be another showcase of student work by the students who have participated in the EngQuest

Enrichment Group this semester. We look forward to seeing you there!

Kinder Graduation Assembly

Our Annual Kindergarten Graduation Assembly will be held on Friday, 14th December at 2.00pm in the school

hall. The Kinder students will be joined by their Year 5 buddies in an assembly celebrating the wonderful year

they have had.

Presentation Day Assembly

Our Annual Presentation Day Assembly will be held on Wednesday, 12th December from 9.30am-11.00am

(approximately) in the Hall. Letters are in the process of being sent to parents who have a child receiving an

award. We kindly ask that you not inform your child in order to keep the award a surprise. We understand

that some parents with multiple children are curious as to which of their children are receiving an award, we

would like to keep this a surprise also.

We look forward to everyone joining us to celebrate our students’ achievements across the school.

Library Update

The Library will be closed in Weeks 9 and 10 so that Mrs Dufty can complete a stocktake of resources. Next

week will be the final week of Library lessons. All outstanding books on loan from the Library are due back

by next Thursday, 6th December. Overdue book notices will be sent home shortly.

Golden Medallions

As has been indicated in previous newsletters. The cut-off date for submitting five Principal’s Awards for a

Golden Medallion to be presented at the Presentation Day Assembly was yesterday Monday, 26th November.

Year 6 Graduation Assembly

A graduation assembly for our exiting Year 6 students will be held on Wednesday 19 December at 2:00pm in

the school hall.




Student Wellbeing Update – BE GREAT LIKE GARNO!

Positive Behaviour for Learning and Bounce Back –

What’s the focus this week?

Good manners

Students are exploring expectations for using good manners when visiting other classes, visiting the office

or canteen.

Learn at all times Participating Safely Showing Respect

Listen to and follow teacher instructions

N/A Listen to and follow teacher instructions

Give your attention to the person speaking

Use good manners

Next Week’s PBL Focus: Transitions – from Scripture/Ethics, RFF, Dance, Band, Library, recess and lunch. In our Bounce Back lessons, students will be doing activities to develop their understanding of the following focus areas:

Early Stage 1 – ‘Put downs are unkind‘(to understand what the term ‘put down’ means and that put downs can hurt our friends’ feelings); Stage 1 – ‘Apologising and being friends again’ (to understand that saying sorry is necessary); Stage 2 – ‘What makes a good friend?’ (To understand what qualities make a good friend); Stage 3 – ‘Leadership’ (to understand the qualities of a good leader).

Wonderful Writers

Well done to the Tom A and Grace A in 3/4A who wrote these amazing literary descriptions:

Desert

Walking along the hot, dry sand I see thorny, spherical succulents. Beside these prickly

plants are trivial shrubs blocking the path of a long, lonely lizard. As I trudge through

the deep sand I see minute creatures scurrying to their homes which are behind the

groups of spiky cacti. The gushing wind is cooler than the scorching sun above my black,

bushy hair. A snake slithering along caught my attention. The whip-like snake is looking

at me with a sour face and I know I will have to quickly run if I don’t want to be

attacked. The sand is so hot that it is like I was taking a journey through a burning




oven. The oven is burning through my shoes and my feet are becoming red tomatoes

against my pair of brown leather sandals. The whooshing wind brushes against my face

as the dead leaves of the shrubs dance through the cool air.

By Thomas A 3/4A

The Desert

Walking along the endless sun burnt sand I see cacti as thin as pencils and scurrying

lizards. I never felt so hot in my whole entire life. I can hear the gushing wind, it’s

competing with the scorching sun. Roaming reptiles scurrying across the earthy-

coloured gritty sand. Footprints leading me to the limited water. The scorching sun is

burning my neck and has made it red like a tomato.

By Grace A 3/4A

Stationery Requirements for 2019

Attached to this newsletter and uploaded to the website are the stationery requirements for each Stage in

2019.

Banks Christmas Card Competition

Entries are now open for the annual Banks Electorate Christmas Card Competition and all children from K-6

are eligible to enter. The winning entrant will have their drawing published on Federal Member for Banks,

David Coleman’s 2018 Christmas Cards. All children who enter will receive a Certificate of Appreciation.

Children who are interested in entering should complete the attached entry form and send with their drawing

to:

Banks Electorate Christmas Card Competition

PO Box 564

Revesby NSW 2212

Additional entry forms can also be obtained from the front office.

The closing date for the competition is November 30.

Justine Williams

Principal




Kids in the Kitchen

Macaroni & Cheese Muffins

Kids will like this fun approach to the traditional macaroni and cheese recipe. It's baked in muffin tins so that they can eat it with their hands. You can also add vegetables to the mix. Ingredients:

2 cups cooked macaroni

¼ cup grated cheese of your choice

2 large eggs, beaten

1 cup diced ham

1/4 cup bread crumbs + 2 tablespoons

Method:

1. Combine cooked macaroni, cheese, eggs, ham,

and 1/4 cup bread crumbs. Stir until well combined.

2. Spray eight openings in a muffin tin with non-stick spray.

3. Use an ice cream scoop to add 1/2 cup of mixture to each cup.

4. Gently press mixture down with your fingers to flatten it into each cup. 5. Sprinkle with additional bread crumbs. 6. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes...depending on how soft or firm you prefer your

muffins. Immediately remove from cups to cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate after 30 minutes of cooling.

Phone: 0410 484 029 Email: [email protected]

Recipe provided by Evie Petropoulos from Total Fitness Training


tel:+61410484029


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LPS Talent Show 2018

It’s that time of year again! On the last day of school for this year - December 19, the annual LPS Talent

Show will be taking place. Any student who is interested in auditioning for the Talent Show is encouraged

to start practising their act, as auditions will be held in the next couple of weeks (your teachers will notify

you). The maximum time limit is 4 minutes for each act or the length of a song. Some ideas of possible acts

include: singing, dancing, joke telling, magic tricks or any other special talent. Students can audition in a

group or as an individual.

Mrs Anastasiou and Mrs Dow

PSSA Draw Friday 30/11/2018

Basketball - BYE

Hockey - BYE

Cricket v Beverly Hills at Olds Park

Softball/T Ball v Mortdale at Gannon’s Park 2

Oz Tag v Peakhurst at Peakhurst Park 4

Notes

Please note that you can download notes from our website. If students need a copy of a note from the

office, there will be a charge of 50c.

Hand Foot and Mouth

We have had a case of Hand Foot and Mouth in the school. Please see the NSW Department of Health

website for symptons etc.

Money due for excursions etc

Field of Mars (Stage 1) - $39.00 was due by 22/11/18




Lugarno Public School does not endorse or recommend any of the advertisers in this newsletter. Persons

who utilise the services list in this newsletter are responsible for checking that the advertiser has the

necessary licences, permits and insurance to conduct their business.


Dear 2019 Kindergarten Parents and Carers,

Most stationery and exercise books for students in Kindergarten are supplied by Lugarno PS. There

is no need for you to purchase pencil cases or pencils etc. It would be appreciated however, if you

could supplement our Kindergarten classroom supplies by purchasing the following items:

4 x large glue sticks (the brand Blu Stik is recommended)

1 x Home Reading Folder (A4) or large pencil case for storing home reading books - labelled

4 x whiteboard markers (any colour)

1 x liquid soap

1 x paint shirt (from our uniform shop or an old shirt that covers school uniform – labelled)

1 x roll of paper towel

Large scrapbook for homework – labelled

1 x box of tissues

Headphones (not ear plugs) in a zip lock bag -labelled

We would be grateful to receive these supplies during the first weeks of Term 1 2019. Kindly bring

them along to the Kindergarten rooms to be collected by the teachers.

We thank you for your support.

The Kindergarten Team

Stage 1 Stationery Requirements for 2019

2 pencil cases (1 small for basics and 1 larger for coloured pencils / textas)

4 x glue sticks (no runny glue please)

5 x HB pencils per term

Blunt-tipped scissors

good quality soft eraser

sharpener with enclosed barrel

30cm clear plastic ruler (no bendy or metal ones please)

coloured pencils and textas

2 thick black permanent markers (eg Sharpie)

2 x different coloured highlighters

8 whiteboard markers per term (black, blue or green)

whiteboard eraser

An extra large pencil case or plastic document wallet to store home readers

1 pair of headphones (please store in labeled zip lock bag)

Classroom Requirements 2 boxes of tissues

1 roll of paper towel

250mL bottle of liquid soap

PLEASE BRING BY MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY NB:Exercise books will be sent home in Term 1 to be covered in clear contact. Thank you, Stage 1 Teachers

Please LABEL all your equipment

and replace items as needed

Stage 2 Stationery Requirements

for 2019

These are the requirements that your child will need throughout the year: 3 good quality HB lead pencils

2 blue, 1 red and 1 black ball point pens

coloured pencils

wind-up crayons

textas (optional)

colourful gel pens (optional)

2 highlighters

good quality eraser and white out tape (optional)

sharpener with enclosed barrel

30cm ruler ( not metal or flexible)

a solid glue stick

scissors

black permanent texta

3 whiteboard markers and an eraser (for the whiteboard)

a small notebook

packet of square sticky notes

A4 plastic sleeved folder x 2 (one will be a homework folder)

a dictionary (for use at home and school)

a library bag

2 boxes of tissues, roll of paper towel and liquid soap

a suitable novel, magazine, comic or nonfiction book that your child

is interested in (to be read during DEAR time)

a school hat and a spare hat in their bag (if they often misplace belongings!)

USB (minimum 4-8Gb)

set of headphones (like those used in iPods) labelled in a ziplock bag: to be kept at school

Please note:

Each of these items needs to be clearly labeled with the student's name or initials.

2 pencil cases: small one for basics and larger one for non-essentials

Students should be stocked with all these necessary items throughout the year.

Exercise books will be sent home to cover in clear contact early in the new

year. Thanking you,

2019 Stage 2 teachers PS Wishing you all a lovely holiday!

Stage 3 Stationery Requirements

for 2019

pocket dictionary/thesaurus (not junior) pencil case (suggest smaller one for essentials &

larger one for non-essentials) 5 x glue sticks (no runny glue please) blue and red ballpoint pens 3 x HB pencils or pacers correction tape (not liquid)- optional scissors good quality soft eraser sharpener with enclosed barrel 30cm plastic ruler (no bendy or metal ones please!) coloured pencils / wind-up crayons 2x different coloured highlighters felt tip or gel pens (optional) 1x thin black texta (eg Pilot Fineliner) 1x thick black permanent marker (eg Artline 90) 2 whiteboard markers (any colours) 2 x display folders or A4 wallets (for loose sheets and homework) 1 x pad of square sticky notes geometry set or a compass & protractor 1x box of tissues, roll of paper towel and liquid soap library bag USB memory stick (approx 4-8GB) school hat water bottle NB… EXERCISE BOOKS WILL BE SENT HOME SOON TO COVER IN CLEAR CONTACT .

Thanking you,

Stage 3 teachers

Please label all

your equipment

and replace items

as needed

Lugarno Public School Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210

Ethics classes at Lugarno Public School Dear parents and carers, Could you be an Ethics Teacher for Lugarno Public School?

Interest in our ethics classes continues to grow and we are seeking a volunteer so that children from all stages who have expressed an interest in attending, can participate from Term 1, 2019.

Ethics Teachers receive full training by Primary Ethics, which consists of a two day workshop and short online modules. Curriculum and access to teaching resources is provided. Suitable volunteers have an interest in developing children’s critical thinking skills and must be available at 9:00am-9:30am or 9:30am-10:00am on Tuesday each week. In ethics classes, children learn how to think logically, disagree respectfully and support their arguments with evidence, rather than act according to blind habit or peer pressure. Children discuss topics such as:

- Imagining how others feel - How do we treat living things? - What is laziness? - How do we disagree in a respectful way? - Fairness

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to our school, please visit www.primaryethics.com.au and / or contact Jo Worner, Ethics Coordinator, at [email protected] or by phone on 0418 50 74 38. Mrs Justine Williams Principal Lugarno Public School

http://www.primaryethics.com.au/


This structured 2 day program develops emotional & social intelligence in children & adolescents. The focus is on social skills training, behaviour management and motivational learning. 3 separate age groups will be run. Location: Peakhurst, Maroubra, Bella Vista & Liverpool (Check timetable for details)

Stop, Think, Do (6-8yrs, 9-11yrs)

Take Action (8-12yrs)

Children are taught a range of strategies via a 6-step ACTION plan. Each letter in the word ACTION stands for a skill children learn. This is a program which provides children with clear, practical skills to manage anxiety and improve their social and life skills. By practising the skills they learn, the participants develop their own action plan to reduce and overcome anxiety.Location: Peakhurst, Maroubra & Bella Vista (Check timetable for details)

$225

$225

The early school years are when children start to make friends, learn to cooperate with others and begin to solve social problems. Like all skills, some children develop social skills more easily than others. Social skills are of the utmost importance for every child’s future development. Location: Peakhurst (Check timetable for details)

PALS Social Skills Program (4-6yrs)

$225

Learning Links ph 8525 8222 [email protected]

This 2 day program helps children develop their handwriting skills in a fun and supportive environment. We will focus on developing the skills that support handwriting (e.g. self regulation, gross motor, fine motor and visual motor skills) as well as developing fluent handwriting skills.Location: Maroubra (Check timetable for details)

(Yrs 1-2)

$225

Handsome Handwriting

School Holiday Program

January 2019

This program is for students transitioning to high school. It has a focus on organisational skills, travel planning, problem solving, study skills, making friends, and dealing with new technologies safely. Teaching and learning activities will focus on skills that are imperative to success at high school – knowing how to study, use the computer, plan for assignments, and ask for help.Location: Peakhurst, Maroubra & Bella Vista (Check timetable for details)

(Year 6 only 2018)

$225

Moving on and Up

Learning Links ph 8525 8222 [email protected]

School Holiday Program

January 2019

Documents

Principal’s Message · production next month. Please see attached flyer for further information. Band Demo Afternoon Next Monday afternoon at 2pm in the hall, all Year 2 and 3 students