Rutherford Public School Newsletter

WEEK 2 TERM 1 2018

...Together We Strive…

What ’s On

ALL

STUDENTS

Return Student Background Form to Class

Teacher

ATSI Homework club starting soon

Kindergarten Vision Screening 12th February

Assembly – Alternate Thursdays at 12:50pm

SPORT DAY– Friday

Stage 1 Assembly - Year 1 - Alternate Tuesdays from

12:50pm -1:10pm. Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10

Assembly - Year 2 - Alternate Fridays from

12:50pm-1:10pm. Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10

SPORT DAY– Monday

Stage 2 Assembly - Alternate Tuesdays from 1:30pm

to 2:00pm. Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10

SPORT DAY– Friday

Stage 3 Assembly - Alternate Thursdays from 1:30pm

to 2:00pm. Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10

SPORT DAY– Friday

P&C AGM Tuesday 13th February 6:30pm

Playgroup Every Tuesday 9:10am -11:10am from

13/2/18 in the hall.

Band Every Wednesday from 8:30am

School Calendar

Day Events

Term

1 Week 2

ASSEMBLY WEEK

5/2 Kindergarten Students start 11:40am Stage 1 Sport

6/2 12:50pm to 1:10pm Stage 1, Year 1 Assembly 1:30pm to 2:00pm Stage 2 Assembly

7/2 Band Lessons Resume

8/2 1:30pm to 2:00pm Stage 3 Assembly

9/2 9:10am 2018 Swimming Champions Announced 9:20am Stage 3 Sport 10:10am Stage 2 Sport 12:50pm Stage 1, Year 2 Assembly

Term

1 Week 3

12/2 9:00am School Leader Induction Assembly 9:30am Vision Screening for Kindergarten 11:40am Stage 1 Sport

13/2 9:10am Playgroup Commences in Hall 6:30pm P&C AGM in Community Room

14/2 Band

15/2 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kindergarten Parent Circle Afternoon

16/2 T

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ASSEMBLY WEEK

19/2 11:40am Stage 1 Sport

20/2 12:50pm to 1:10pm Stage 1, Year 1 Assembly 1:30pm to 2:00pm Stage 2 Assembly

21/2 9:15am New Volunteer Induction in staffroom Band

22/2 12:50pm Kindergarten Assembly 1:30pm to 2:00pm Stage 3 Assembly

23/2 9:20am Stage 3 Sport 10:10am Stage 2 Sport 12:50pm to 1:10pm Stage 1, Year 2 Assembly 12:50pm Kindergarten Sport

2018 NEWSLETTERS

In 2018, School Newsletters will be published fortnightly on

Monday of school ‘even’ weeks and published to our school

website and facebook page. Limited paper copies will be avail-

able from the school office.

Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: rutherford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

WELCOME BACK

A warm welcome back is extended to all students who are enrolling at Rutherford Public School for 2018. We hope that the year will be enjoyable, fun and challenging for all students! We have started this year with an enrolment of over 930 students in 38 classes. Students have been placed into their 2018 classes last week. We are currently finalising all new enrolments and hope to minimise any changes that may be necessary. We ask that children (and teachers) are given time to settle into their new classes and make new friends. Although some children may be anxious about their new environment, children generally settle after a few weeks.

BUILDING WORKS

Our school has started to prepare for the major capital upgrade of our school facilities in 2018/2019. Over the holidays, eleven classrooms were moved to make way for the new construction area. Many of the teachers spent additional hours in the holidays packing, unpacking and cleaning rooms to ensure the rooms were ready for all students. Thank you also to Ben and the team from Progroup who worked tirelessly (and sometimes in 40+ degrees) to ensure the school was ready. It is anticipated that the building will commence in Semester 2. Plans for the new buildings are on display in our school office.

WELCOME KINDERGARTEN

We will welcome 135 young and enthusiastic students into their first year of formal education this week! Thank you to our parents who have ensured that the children are ready for “big school” and so supportive of their children’s education through our extensive orientation program last year. All students will complete their “Best Start” screening assessment as part of the Department of Education’s literacy strategy. Students will complete a short series of informal tasks so teachers can pinpoint areas of need and strength. Parents will receive a report of their child’s results during Term 1. We ask that all parents pay a one-off $45 “Kindergarten Pack” which has all student books, resources and school fees included. Please pay at the office.

OFFICE PROCEDURES

Our school office is a very busy place! Mrs Denise Mills (School Administrative Manager), Ms Lynsey Andrews, Mrs Kerry Farley, Mrs Kerry Gebbard, Mrs Ngaire Hansen and Mrs Kristy McConnell (School Administration Officers) are always available to help parents with any enquiries.

Office Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

Visiting Parents: ALL parents and visitors must report to the office when visiting the school.

Payments: PARENT ONLINE PAYMENTS (POP) can be made to the school for amounts owing for students, via a secure payment page hosted by Westpac. Payments can be made using either a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card. The payment page is accessed from the front page of the schools website by selecting $

Make a payment. Minimum payment is $10, and you can only pay for one child on each transaction.

EFTPOS: EFTPOS operational times are 8:00am until 12:00pm. No over the phone, fax or email transactions can be accepted. No P&C transactions (hats, skorts, socks, stockings, fete etc). No cash refunds or withdrawals. Minimum transaction amount of $10.00.

School Inductions: The office is responsible for managing workplace inductions for all volunteers and employees. Mr Gillard will be conducting these sessions each Wednesday at 9:00am beginning 21st February, and Thursday 1st March 2018.

Medications: As a general rule, the school does not administer non-prescribed medications. If medication is required during school hours, then it must be approved by the Principal. Parents/carers must complete a medication form if a child requires a specific medication or ongoing health management.

Absences: Parents may phone the school office during school hours to inform the school of their child’s absence. There will be no SMS text messages for absences until further notice.

First Aid: The office personnel will administer basic first aid to students when required. Parents will be contacted when the injury is more serious or the child is unwell. Emergency contacts must be kept up to date to ensure children can be collected from school. In emergency situations an ambulance will be called immediately. The school is covered for ambulance travel.

Appointments with staff: Appointments with teachers and the Principal can be made through the school office.

Correspondence: Parents who may not be living together and require separate copies of reports and notes should contact the school so arrangements can be made to provide extra copies of notes and school reports.

Dropping off late and collecting early: Students who are late to school must present to the school office to get a late pass. Late arrivals also need to be explained in writing or in person. Where no valid reason is given, students will be marked as “unjustified”. Students being collected before the afternoon dismissal bell must be signed out by a registered parent, carer or adult. Parents are asked to wait in the school office when collecting students. Please keep the school informed of any changes to parenting arrangements, emergency contacts or people listed as authorised to collect your child.

LITTLE DRAGONS 2018 Registrations for Rutherford Public School’s Little Dragon’s program will be open from Monday 5th February 2018 at the school office. When presenting to the office to register your child, please bring the following documentation: Birth Certificate Immunisation records Proof of Residence There will be a parent information session on Thursday 15th March from 9:30am to 11:00am in the Community Room. There will be two sessions again this year being 9:00am to 11:00am and 12:45pm to 2:45pm. The cost of the ‘Little Dragon’s ‘ program will be $30 per child which is payable to the front office before commencement of the program on Thursday 3rd May.

Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: rutherford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

STUDENT INFORMATION SHEETS FOR TEACHERS Notes requesting student information and permissions for publishing photos and internet use will be sent home by class teachers. Teachers use this information throughout the year to manage student activities. Please complete these forms and return to school promptly. PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS An opportunity to meet your child’s teacher will be organised at the end of Term 1. It is hoped that these interviews will give more information about how your child is progressing and coping with the demands of the curriculum and a brief ‘snapshot’ report will also be issued at the end of Term 1. Please feel free to introduce yourself to your child’s teacher over the coming weeks! If parents require a more formal interview and extended meeting before the end of Term 1, then parents should phone the office to make an interview time so teachers can organise their schedule. Morning periods are very busy. Teachers are unable to meet with parents at 9:10am as rolls need to be marked and lessons started for the day. We look forward to a productive partnership between home and school. SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION FEE All families in NSW public schools are asked to make a contribution to the ongoing costs associated in providing a quality education. Unlike some schools, Rutherford Public School does not have text book fees. All families will be invoiced for the one-off fee and it would be appreciated if the fee/s could be paid by the end of Term 1. The 2018 school contribution fee is: $45 per child or $90 per family. STUDENT HEALTH Has your child’s health needs changed over the school break? It is important that the school has up-to-date information about student health needs. Allergies and other medical conditions need to be managed by the school. Please contact the school if you need to update our school records. OUR SCHOOL IS A NUT-FREE ZONE Nuts and nut products such as Nutella and Peanut Butter should not be sent to school. Nut-free alternatives are available from most supermarkets and health food stores. We have a number of students in the school with life-threatening allergies to nuts, and not confined to just peanuts, but all nuts. Please ensure that the food your children bring to school contains no nuts or nut products. We appreciate your support in our efforts to ensure the health and well-being of these students.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PBL) Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a whole-school approach to proactive, school-wide behaviour management. It is research and evidence based practices and strategies for all students to increase academic performance, improve safety, decrease problem behaviour and establish a positive and inclusive environment. This year our school will introduce more core values in order to reinforce important behaviours for learning, school and in the community. The 10 school values for 2018 are:

Respect Responsibility Personal Best

Creativity Cooperation

Honesty Kindness Resilience

Participation Safety

Each classroom uses a behaviour consistency guide and promotes positive behaviour with rewards such as school Webland Tokens, Assembly Awards, Home Reading Awards, class stickers, principal visits, plus lots more!! If you have any questions or would like to know more, please contact your child’s classroom teacher. We also have our ‘5 Webland Ways’ which are used in all aspects/areas of the school. Students will bring home a 2018 PBL Booklet which explains some of the PBL procedures for 2018.

NEW BELL TIMES

Rutherford Public School in 2018 will move to two separate play periods for the infants and primary schools. This will

maximise playground space and ensure children have plenty of room to move.

Please note that there is NO SUPERVISION before 8:40am each morning.

Our bell times and organisation for Term 1 2018 are as follows:

Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: rutherford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

VOLUNTEER INDUCTION

Volunteers make a huge difference in our school – whether it be in the classroom, canteen or around the school in general. We welcome all volunteers for 2018! It is a requirement of the Department of Education that ALL NEW staff, contractors and volunteers undergo a school induction program to ensure child protection polices and WH&S policies are followed. We request that all NEW volunteers for 2018 undergo a short school induction program to meet these requirements. PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers inducted in 2017 DO NOT have to been inducted this year – but must continue to wear the volunteer lanyard. (Please see the office if you have misplaced yours). Any NEW parents, carers or community members wishing to volunteer for 2018 are asked to attend a short induction meeting on:

Wednesday 21st February 2018 at 9:15am or

Thursday 1st March 2018 at 9:15am

Some of the WH&S policies will be explained and all volunteers will need to complete a Working With Children Check (WWCC) declaration with 100 points of Identity. (Please bring 100 points of identification with you on the day) A WWCC Declaration for volunteers is a legal and binding declaration, confirming that they are not a “disqualified person” within the meaning of section 18 of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. Volunteers will also need to provide the school with 100 points of identification. Proof of Identity—100 Point check All original documents must be sighted and certified by the Principal. Alternatively, certified copies may be provided, as certified by a Justice of the Peace or a legal practitioner with a current practising certificate. The suitable wording for certification of the copy would be: “I certify that this is a true and accurate copy of the document reported to me to be the original document”. The certification

statement is to be written on the copy and then signed by the officer. In addition, the person must print their name and position. Category 1 – 70 points (Only ONE form of identification accepted from this category.) Birth Certificate/Birth Extract Australian Passport (Current, or expired within the previous two years, but not cancelled) Australian Citizenship Certificate International Passport (Current, or expired within the previous two years, but not cancelled) Other document of identity having same characteristics as a passport e.g. diplomatic/refugee (Photo or Signature) Category 2 – 40 points (More than one of the following documents may be counted. The initial document will score 40 points, and any additional documents will be awarded 25 points each.) Current Licence or Permit (Government Issued) Working With Children/Teachers Registration Card ASIC/MSIC Card Public Employee Photo ID Card (Government Issued) Department of Veterans' Affairs Card Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card Current Tertiary Education Institution Photo ID Reference from a Doctor (must have known the applicant for a period of at least 12 months) Category 3 – 25 points

(More than one of the following documents may be counted; each will

score 25 points.) Foreign/International Driver’s Licence Proof of Age Card (Government Issued) Medicare Card/Private Health Care Card Council Rates Notice Property Lease/Rental Agreement Property Insurance Papers Tax Declaration Superannuation Statement Seniors Card Electoral Roll Registration Motor Vehicle Registration or Insurance Documents Professional or Trade Association Card To use more than one of the following documents, they must be from different organisations: Utility Bills (e.g. Telephone, Gas, Electricity, Water) Credit/Debit Card Bank Statement/Passbook

ALL INDUCTED VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ISSUED WITH A

SPECIAL VOLUNTEER LANYARD TO INDICATE THEY HAVE

BEEN INDUCTED AND PROVIDED THE WWCC

DECLARATION AND PROOF OF IDENTITY.

ALL VOLUNTEER LANYARDS MUST BE WORN AT ALL

TIMES WHEN VOLUNTEERING IN THE SCHOOL.

Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: rutherford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

KINDERGARTEN NEWS:

ALL Kindergarten students start Monday 5th February. Students are asked to go to their best start interview classroom. There will be members of staff to help find your way to the classrooms and to support your child on their first day. Sport, assemblies, and homework will commence Week 4, Monday 19th February. Kindergarten Assemblies will be held on Thursday in even weeks from 12:50pm to 1:10pm in the hall. Parents are welcome to attend. Teachers will endeavour to notify you beforehand, if your child is receiving an award at assembly. Parent Circle - Kindergarten would like to invite you to our parent information afternoon on Thursday 15th February. This will be held in your child’s classroom and is a chance for you to get to know your child’s teacher along with other parents and ask any questions you may have. Kindergarten packs: Please remember to purchase a Kindergarten pack. They are $45 and can be purchased from the office. They are inclusive of everything your child will need at school ( books, pencils, library bags, homework folders). It also includes a take home kit for Jolly Phonics which will aid in supporting your child knowing their sounds.

STAGE 1 NEWS:

It was great to see all students in Years 1 and 2 settle so well into their classes on Tuesday. A big welcome to all the new students to Stage 1 this year.

Assemblies This year there will be separate assemblies for Year 1 and 2. Year 1 assemblies will be held fortnightly each Tuesday from 12:50pm to 1:10pm. The first Year 1 assembly will be this Tuesday 6/1/2/18. Year 2 assemblies will also be held each fortnightly on Friday from 12:50 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. The first Year 2 assembly will be this Friday 9/2/18. Sport Stage 1 sport will occur on Mondays this year. Please ensure that your child has the appropriate clothing and footwear to fully participate. It is also important that they have a bottle of water, especially during the warmer months. Homework Homework will commence in Week 4. Teachers will send a note detailing homework requirements. Meetings Should you have something to discuss with your child’s class teacher we ask that you phone the office to arrange a mutually convenient meeting time.

Stage 1 Assistant Principal – Mrs Corry Blair

Year 1 1A Miss Ashley Hick 1B Miss Samantha Bray 1C Mrs Kristen Clemesha 1H Mrs Rachel Highet 1J Miss Kate Johnson 1S Mrs Rebecca Spalding and Mrs Keryn Vickers

Year 2 2D Miss Nikki Dawson 2G Mrs Janine Goldthorpe 2J Mrs Jodi Morton 2M Miss Sarah Myers 2Z Mr Zac Manning

Kindergarten Assistant Principal – Mrs Kerryn Lee

KH Mrs Toni Hadden KE Miss Emily Collins KL Mrs Deanne Lees KC Mrs Ann-Maree Campbell KT Miss Jacki Tsang

KG Miss Genevieve Cotton KA Ms Pavlina Kostalova

Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: rutherford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Stage 2 News:

Welcome to the 2018 school year! Stage two have begun to settle into their classes, getting to know new teachers and new friends. I look forward to watching friendships develop this year. Class Newsletters Each class will be sending home a class newsletter to inform parents about individual classroom expectations, including homework, topics being studied and opportunities to help in the classroom. Please make sure that you take the time to read all information presented in the newsletter so that you are well informed and ready for the 2018 school year with your teacher. Sport Stage 2 sport occurs every Friday morning so please ensure that your child has the correct footwear for the day. Assembly Stage 2 assembly will occur every second week on Tuesdays at 1:30pm. Assemblies will start next week (Week 2, 6th February). We encourage all parents to attend as at each assembly a selected class will take the stage to share the work they are preparing in class or they might perform a short song/dance. Coming up next week will be stylings of Mr Ray and 4R. Please take note of the timetable below so that you are aware of the week in which your child’s class will be presenting. Class 4/5S will attend the stage 3 assembly, but will visit stage 2 when necessary to limit their time out of class.

Meetings Teachers in stage 2 are always happy to answer any concerns you have. It is however important to remember that if you need to spend an extended length of time talking with the teacher it is always best to ring the office and make a formal appointment to meet with either the teacher or the assistant principal. We endeavour to do our best this year to make you and your child’s experience at Rutherford PS a great one!

Stage 3 News:

Meeting the teacher Please feel free to pop by after school to introduce yourself to your child’s teacher. If you would like a meeting with your child’s teacher this will need to be pre-arranged. Please either call the office and request the teacher call you back to organise a time or pop into the classroom after school to organise a suitable time. Leader Induction Assembly Our Leader Induction Assembly will take place on Monday 12th February at 9:15am in the school hall. Students will receive their leadership badges and begin official leadership duties that day. Leaders receiving badges include School Leaders, Sports Leaders and Vice Leaders, SRC members and Junior AECG Executive. Parents are invited to pin their child’s badges on for the first time. Stage 3 Camps Year 6 Year 6 will be heading to Canberra for our annual school camp. This will be a 4-day camp with one of those days being spent at the snow. Costs are just being finalised before notes can be sent home. This camp will take place in August. Year 5 Our annual Year 5 camp will be at the Great Aussie Bush Camp. This will be a 3-day camp held in November. Notes will be sent home as soon as all costs are finalised with both the camp and bus company. Shake A Leg program All Year 5 and 6 students will participate in the Shake a Leg program this term. Shake a Leg is a personal development, health and physical activity program designed to educate Stage 3 students on how to live a healthier and more active lifestyle. This program is operated through Hunter Area Health who will be sending home a note asking for permission for students to participate in a survey. This note will be sent home in Week 2. Stage 3 Sport Stage 3 sport day is Friday morning. Students will rotate through a variety of sports in their house groups. To prevent injuries, please ensure that your child is wearing appropriate footwear on Friday’s for sport. Stage 3 Assembly Stage 3 assemblies will occur on alternate Thursdays beginning Week 2. (Weeks 2,4,6,8 and 10). Our assembly will run from 1:30pm until 2:00pm. Parents, friends and family are welcome to attend.

Term 1 Week 2 – 4R Week 4 – 4D Week 6 – 3T Week 8 – 3BR (3B & 3R) Week 10 – 4M

Term 2 Week 2 – 3/4C Week 4 – 4C Week 6 – 3A Week 8 – K/6J Week 10 – 3BR (3B and 3R)

Stage 3 Assistant Principal - Ms Candice Morphett

5/6C Ms Clulow

5/6H Mrs Foy

5/6B Miss Binskin

5/6G Miss Griffiths

4/5S Mrs Smith

5/6J Mrs Edmonds

5/6E Mrs Evans

5/6V Mrs Lupton

5/6L Ms Ledwos (OC class)

Stage 2 Assistant Principal – Mrs Kate Slaven

YEAR 3 3A – Mrs Alison Reid and Mrs Jodette Clark 3R – Mrs Rebecca Bridge 3B – Mrs Deb Barnett 3T – Mrs Thomas Bourke 3/4C – Mrs Nicole Curtis K/6J—Ms Karen Jackson

YEAR 4 4R – Mr Bryce Ray 4C – Mrs Teresa Clarkson 4D – Miss Caitlin Du Chateau 4M – Mr Stiven Micevski 4/5S – Mrs Rebecca Smith

Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: rutherford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

MEET THE STAFF FOR 2018 Rutherford Public School has a large staff of over 80! We welcome a few new faces this year and hope they enjoy their time at Rutherford Public School! School Executive Principal Andrew Brown Deputy Principal K-2 Debbie Ross Deputy Principal 3-6 Tim Beaven Assistant Principal Admin Gavin Gillard ES1 Assistant Principal Kerryn Lee

ES1 Instructional Leader Kylie South* S1 Assistant Principal Corry Blair S1 Instructional Leader Maxine Foley S2 Assistant Principal Kate Slaven S3 Assistant Principal Candice Morphett Classroom Teachers K/6J Karen Jackson/Jodette Clark (Mon) KA Pavlina Kostalova KC Ann-Maree Campbell KE Emily Collins KG Gen Cotton

KH Toni Hadden*

KL Deanne Lees*

KT Jackie Tsang

1A Ashley Hick*

1B Samantha Bray 1H Rachel Highet 1J Kate Johnson

1K Kristen Clemesha*

1S Rebecca Spalding/Keryn Vickers (Fri) 2D Nikki Dawson 2G Janine Goldthorpe 2J Jodi Morton 2M Sarah Myers

2Z Zac Manning*

3A Alison Reid/Jodette Clark (Thurs/Fri) 3B Deb Barnett 3R Rebecca Bridge 3T Tom Bourke

3/4C Nicole Curtis*

4C Theresa Clarkson 4D Caitlin Du Chateau 4M Stiven Micevski 4R Bryce Ray 4/5S Rebecca Smith 5/6B Georgie Binskin

5/6C Laura Clulow*

5/6E Paulette Evans 5/6H Helen Foy 5/6G Amy Griffiths

5/6J Jessica Edmonds*

5/6L Ainslie Ledwos 5/6V Lyn Lupton

Support Teachers School Counsellor K-2 Wal Lindbeck School Counsellor 3-6 Katie Garlick

Snr School Psychologist Rowena Shore* ICT/RFF Josef Burke-Smith K-2 Intervention Trudy Burns Music program Hilary Burgess LaST/RFF K-2 Lisa Thomas Keryn Vickers Rebecca Draffan Deb Webber LaST/RFF 3-6 Danielle Sprod Karina Larkman Jodette Clark Lara Bernardine Library Kim Beesley Transition Yrs 6-7 Sue Swetnam Speech Pathologist ES1 Kate Southward Office Staff SAM Denise Mills SAO Lynsey Andrews Kerry Farley Kerry Gebbard Ngaire Hansen Kristy McConnell Community Liaison Officer Rasna Gandhi School Learning Support Officers JoAnne Dawes Lesley Farley Jodie Lidbury Bridget Templeman Tracy Thorpe Jane Wilkinson Lisa Nealon Christa Baker Kerrie Bower Chris Burnham Rochelle Dial Amie Evans Sharon Jackson Ben O’Sullivan Amie Leonard Troy Mason Cleaning: Sonya Ryan Robert Harris David Ross

General Assistant

Deb Riches

* Indicates New to RPS in 2018

Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: rutherford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

2018 HOME READING PROGRAM Children will be bringing home their new 'Home Reading Program' record book this week. Reading is the single most important skill your child will learn at school and while many children have developed reading skills, further development depends on using these skills regularly. The card will be your child's only record for home reading and should be brought to school when they have reached 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175 and 200 nights of home reading. Awards will be presented for every 25 nights of reading, up to a total count of 200 nights for the year. Children who reach the yearly 200 night target will receive a free book at the presentation day assemblies at the end of the year. Parents are asked to complete their child’s reading card. Younger students will need extra support whereas older students will be more independent. Parents should sign for each night the child reads (holiday periods and weekends can be included). The time spent reading each night will depend on the age of the student, other homework tasks and family schedules. *If your child reads more than one book in a night please record this in the same box as it is the number of nights of home reading, not the number of books. EARLY ACTION FOR SUCCESS This year Maxine Foley and Kylie South are our Early Action for Success Instructional Leaders. The Early Action for Success strategy aims to improve students' performance through a targeted approach in the early years. Our Instructional Leaders will undertake classroom based coaching and work ‘side by side’ in the classrooms with the K-2 teachers to continue to improve learning outcomes. Together, the Instructional Leaders and the K-2 teachers will plan engaging and targeted lessons to ensure all students are provided with maximum opportunities to succeed in literacy and numeracy. More information about the Early Action for Success Program can be found at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/our-priorities/improve-student-outcomes/early-action-for-success-at-a-glance

Years 3-6 and Year 2 club swimmers went to Maitland Pool for Rutherford Public School’s swimming carnival last Friday. It was an exciting day for all, with records challenged and kids having loads of fun. A big thank you to the Rutherford Public School staff members, as well as our parents and caregivers who volunteered their time to take up roles on the day to ensure the carnival ran smoothly. It is greatly appreciated! Which house won? You will have to wait until Friday to see! Age Swimming Champions will be presented with their medallions this Friday 9/2/18 at a short assembly in the primary quad at 9:10am. The winning house will also be revealed! Zone representatives will also be confirmed this week.

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Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: rutherford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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P&C NEWS

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of the Rutherford Public School Parents and Citizens Association will be held on Tuesday 13th February 2018 at 6:30pm in the school community room. In accordance with the Federation of Parents and Citizens’ Association guidelines the following will apply:

The officer positions determined at the AGM, according to both Standard and Prescribed Constitution are:

President

Two Vice Presidents

Secretary

Treasurer

Other representative positions held by the P&C members will be elected at the AGM.

These positions include:

Canteen Sub Committee: Canteen Convenor, Canteen scribe/minute taker, Canteen Treasurer. Second Hand Uniforms, Fundraising co-ordinator

* No more than one office position can be held by the same person

* Two people from the same family can hold office bearer positions at the same time

* Office-bearers can be elected regardless of their place or type of employment

* Only financial members are eligible to stand for a position (To be a financial member, a

community person must have paid their $2.00 membership fee no later than the General

Meeting prior to the AGM.)

Nomination Forms for any of the above positions are available from the office or nominations can be taken at the meeting. Forms should be returned to the Principal via the school office.

Public School Rutherford

Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: rutherford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

News from the Library….

The Library staff and students of Rutherford Public School would like to thank the Atkins, Dunn and Hawkins

families for donating books for our school Library from our End of Year Book Fair!

There are still many children with

overdue library books.

Please, please, please check with

your child to find their library

books.

Children who have outstanding

loans will be unable to borrow this

year.

Contact or write to the Teacher

Librarian if you cannot locate your

book.

Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: rutherford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Fundraising Movie Event

Join us for a fun night out as Rutherford Public School P&C host

Fifty Shades Freed at Reading Cinemas Maitland

on Saturday 10th February 2018

Enjoy an evening of food and drinks, raffles and lots of laughs as we

continue to raise funds towards airconditioning and other projects for

Rutherford Public School

Movie will start at approx 6:30pm

Tickets will be available on Flexischools and

at the school office

$20 per person

Adults only event

Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: rutherford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Dragon’s Nest Breakfast Club

Our mothers always told us that breakfast

is the most important meal of the day, and

like many favourite old sayings, it contains

far more than a grain of truth. Eating a

nutritious breakfast is important for

everyone – but especially for children, as it

can provide up to a third of their daily

nutrient needs. It also improves their

concentration and they are more likely to

be settled and happy and it allows them to

participate better in school life. Our

breakfast club relies heavily on donations

from the community and help from our

volunteers. If you are interested in

donating vegemite, honey, margarine,

strawberry jam, long life full cream milk,

napkins, plastic spoons and cups or would

like to volunteer at the breakfast club,

please contact Mrs Gandhi (CLO) in the

office. We would like to say a big thank

you to everyone who supports our

Breakfast Club. Please support our

Breakfast Club Sponsors

We would like to say a huge Thank You to the following

businesses who sponsored our Rutherford’s Got Talent

Quest by supplying vouchers for prizes. The finalists were

thrilled with their prizes!

Thank you to: Stockland Greenhills

Rutherford Super Strike Bowling

Rutherford Cold Rock Ice Creamery

Maitland Reading Cinemas

Rutherford McDonalds, McKeogh Group

Our Breakfast Club Sponsors for 2018: