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Rutherford Public School Newsletter
WEEK 5 & 6, TERM 4 2018
Day Events
No Assembly this week
Term
4 Week 5
12/11 2:30pm Primary Webbie Wonderland
Leadership Preparation for Year 6 Leaders
McHappy Day Items for sale Mon-Wed until sold out
13/11 2:00pm Infants Webbie Wonderland
6:30pm P&C Meeting
14/11 Year 5 Great Aussie Bush Camp
9:15am P&C Morning Tea Chit Chat
9:45am K/6J Shops
1:30pm Targeted Transition at RTHS
4:00pm to 5:00pm 2019 Year 5 Opportunity Class Orientation - Parent Information Session in the Library
15/11 Year 5 Great Aussie Bush Camp
9:00 am Little Dragons Morning Session Celebration Ceremony
12:45pm Little Dragons Afternoon Session Celebration Ceremony
11:30am K/6J to PCYC for Gymnastics
16/11 Year 5 Great Aussie Bush Camp
ASSEMBLY WEEK
Term
4 Week 6
19/11 12:50pm Leadership Speeches - Girls
20/11 Year 6 ATSI student Transition at RTHS
12:40pm Leadership Speeches - Boys
21/11 9:45am K/6J Shops
1:30pm Targeted Transition at RTHS
MADD Night at RTHS (rehearsals during the day)
22/11 9:30am to 11:00am Kindergarten 2019 Orientation Session 1 - All students attend this session
11:30am K/6J to PCYC for Gymnastics
23/11 White Ribbon Day
2:00pm Year 6 Football Program at RTHS
Day Events
No Assembly this week T
erm 4 W
eek 7
26/11 9:10am 2019 School Leaders Announced at Morning muster
4:00pm to 5:45pm Book Pack Sales and Maitland Grossmann High School Information Session
27/11 Times Table Competition
4:00pm AECG Meeting at Hunter Valley Grammar
28/11 5/6L to Thinkfest at Jewells Public School
9:45am K/6J Shops
1:30pm Targeted Transition at RTHS
29/11 9:30am to 11:00am Kindergarten 2019 Orientation Session 2- All students attend this session
11:30am K/6J to PCYC for Gymnastics
30/11 2:00pm Year 6 Football Program at RTHS
ASSEMBLY WEEK
Term
4 Week 8
3/12 2:30pm Canteen Committee Meeting
5:30pm Parent Info Night for Year 7 2019 at RTHS
4/12 YEAR 7 2019 Orientation Day at RTHS
RTHS CAPA visit to Year 5
10:00am to 2:00pm OC Orientation
5/12 9:45am K/6J Shops
5:00pm Infants P&C Disco at Club Maitland City
6:30pm Primary P&C Disco at Club Maitland City
6/12 11:30am K/6J to PCYC for Gymnastics
7/12
School Calendar
...Together We Strive…
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
ALL McHappy Day Fundraisers on Sale
ATSI Homework Club has now finished
ATSI Presentation Afternoon 5/12/18 - to be rescheduled due to a clash with the P&C Disco
Little Dragons Week 5 - 9:00am Thurs 15th November - Little Dragons Morning Session Completion
Celebration
Week 5 - 12:45pm Thurs 15th November - Little Dragons Afternoon Session Completion
Celebration
Week 6 - 9:30am Thursday 22nd November - Kindergarten Orientation 1 - All students to
attend this session
Week 7 - 9:30am Thursday 29th November - Kindergarten Orientation 2 - All students to
attend this session
Sport Year 1 - Wednesdays
Year 2 - Thursdays
Kindergarten, Stage 2 and Stage 3 - Fridays
Band 8:30am Wednesdays
P&C Canteen orders through Flexischools only
Canteen Meeting - 2:30pm Community Room
Next P&C Meeting - 6:30pm Tuesday 13th November in the Staffroom
What Who How Much Pay By
Thinkfest 5/6L $15 Fri 23rd Nov
Stage 2 Christmas Party - Strike Bowling
Years 3 and 4 $20 Fri 7th Dec
Stage 3 Christmas Party - GravityX Years 5 and 6 $12 + $3 for socks if needed (cash only for socks please)
Fri 7th Dec
Stage 3 Christmas Party - Hoyts Years 5 and 6 $16 Fri 7th Dec
School Contribution K to 6 $45 one child / $90 family
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
COLOUR RUN SUCCESS
Our 2018 Colour Run last Friday was a huge success thanks to
the collaborative efforts of the P&C, staff, students and
community. We had over 850 runners and beautiful running
conditions. A special thank you to the members of the P&C,
Miss Griffiths and Ms Morphett who planned the day. The final
amount raised will be announced soon, and all funds will go to
the refurbishment of the school playground equipment and
grounds.
BUILDING UPDATES
Preparation works for the build continue at pace! Our old
canteen was decommissioned last week and the temporary
canteen will be ready for orders by TUESDAY 13th November.
The hall and old canteen will soon be fenced off to all students,
staff and parents. This means the loss of the hall as a meeting
and learning space. The hall and canteen will be demolished
and the carpark will soon need to be closed to make way for the
construction of the administration building, hall and canteen.
This means that our CARPARK ACCESS WILL BE LIMITED
TO ESSENTIAL VEHICLES ONLY. Staff will need to park
outside and visitors and parents will also be restricted from
driving into the carpark at all times.
Emergency vehicles and students with a physical disability will
be able to access the school under certain conditions.
PLEASE NOTE THAT “CARPARK PASSES” CAN NO
LONGER BE USED DUE TO THE VERY LIMITED SPACE
THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING THE BUILD PERIOD.
We understand that some parents have used the carpark due
to a disability or specific need. We ask that parents and carers
understand that the car park needs to be closed to ensure the
building can be constructed safely.
Some ideas for the drop off and collection of students:
Mornings:
Utilise the “kiss and drop” zone
Drop students near the crossing
Older students may be able to walk or ride to school
Afternoons:
Establish a spot that is a little less busy so your child can walk
there within a short amount of time.
Arrive at school after the 10 minute rush - there are lots of
parks by 3:15pm! Students are allowed to wait inside the gate
in front of the office for parents who arrive a little late.
TIME TO ENROL FOR KINDERGARTEN 2019
Enrolments are now being finalised for children starting
Kindergarten in 2019. You will need to provide your child’s
original birth certificate, statement of complete immunisation
from Medicare and proof of your current address (rates notice
or tenancy agreement).
If you have any friends or neighbours who may have a child
ready to start school next year, please let them know it is time
to contact the school for information.
TO BE
MADD NIGHT
Many of our students are preparing for our upcoming Music,
Art, Dance and Drama (MADD) night on Wednesday 21st
November, starting at 6:00pm. We hope to see as many
parents, carers and community members in the audience to see
the students perform. Tickets are available at the door on the
night.
TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATES:
November 14 Great Aussie Bush Camp – Year 5
November 21 MADD Night (Music, Art Dance, Drama)
November 27 Times Table Tournament
December 4 Year 6/Year 7 Orientation at RTHS
December 10 Kindergarten Presentation
December 11 Stage 3 Presentation
December 12 Stage 1 Presentation
December 13 Stage 2 Presentation
December 13 Year 6 Farewell
December 14 RTHS Presentation Day
December 14 Party Days
December 19 Last Day for Students
PRESENTATION DAYS
Our school Presentation Days aim to encourage and recognise
all students for their learning throughout the year. With our hall
now unavailable, we are planning some “alfresco” assemblies
to be held under the Infants COLA. Please note the Stage 3
assembly will be held at Club Maitland City.
Grade Date Time Venue
Kinder Mon 10/12/17 9:15am School
Year 1 Wed 12/12/17 9:15am School
Year 2 Wed 12/12/17 10:15am School
Year 3 Thurs 13/12/17 9:15am School
Year 4 Thurs 13/12/17 10:15am School
Stage 3 Tues 11/12/17 9:45am Club Maitland City
CLASSES FOR 2018
Planning and class allocations for 2019 are well underway! As
you can imagine, trying to place over 960 students into 38
classes can be challenging to get everything right the first time!
Teachers have not yet been allocated to classes and we would
like to ask parents to avoid making unreasonable requests.
Every effort is made to place students with some of their friends
and to make classes harmonious and productive for all.
If you are aware that your child/ren will not be returning in 2019,
we would appreciate you letting the office know so we can
ensure our enrolment numbers are accurate.
WEEK 8 ATSI DANCE PRESENTATION
On Wednesday 5th December commencing at 3:30pm, a
presentation event will be held for the following students in
- Traditional Aboriginal Dance Group
- Aboriginal MADD night performance
- Sista Speak participants
- Bro Speak participants
Students will be showcasing their dances and performing for
parents/carers. A free BBQ will be provided for all in
attendance. All students will be receiving a certificate for their
dedication and participation in these programs.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
TIMES TABLE CHALLENGE
The fastest students in each
Stage group will go head-to-head
in the 2018 Times Table
challenge soon! Teachers have
selected the students who have
demonstrated an ability for fast
recall of number facts. The
fastest 16 students in each Stage will represent their class on
Tuesday 27th November. Good luck to all students selected
to take part!
Times:
Stage 3: 9:30am
Kindergarten: 10:30am
Stage 1 (Year 1 & 2): 12:00pm
Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4): 1:00pm
Parents and carers are most welcome to attend the sessions.
REMEMBRANCE DAY
Our eight student leaders attended the 2018 Maitland RSL
Remembrance Day Service at Maitland Park on Sunday with
Mr Brown and Ms Morphett. Our school marked the importance
of the day this week with all classes observing a minute silence.
Thank you to our leaders who were great ambassadors of our
school.
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
STAFFING
Mr Chris Taylor has been promoted
to Assistant Principal of Heaton
Public School, commencing in 2019.
Mr Taylor was here in 2016/2017 as
a member of the teaching staff and
has been working as relieving
Assistant Principal at Kahibah and
Gillieston Heights Public Schools.
Mr Taylor was liked by all and we will
miss him as a member of our staff.
We wish Mr Taylor all the best in the new position.
BAND PERSON OF THE WEEK
This week we congratulate Shyla
Heggs for always trying her absolute
best every week!
Well done Shyla!
The next big performance for the
band will be MADD Night on
Wednesday 21st November. Please
return permission notes as soon as
possible.
If you are interested in joining the band next year please see
the front office for an information pack. Tuition is available at
the school and new members are always welcome.
Hilary Burgess
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Important Dates for your diary
Little Dragons completed their last day of our Transition program in Week 4. They look forward to their Graduation Ceremony
this week (Week 5), and then following on with their orientation sessions in Weeks 6 and 7. We hope students and families
have enjoyed Little Dragons this year.
Graduation: Students are required to wear their Little Dragon shirts as normal and sign in as usual in the community room.
Parents are then asked to attend the hall and await our arrival. After graduation, teachers will take students back to the Little
Dragons’ room to say ‘goodbye’. Parents will then be able to sign them out and have photos with our Webland Dragon
Mascot. Students will not need to bring their bags for graduation.
Orientation sessions: Students are required to ‘check in’ at the community room to receive their name badge and wristband.
Parents will leave students with teachers and attend an information session in the library whilst students are visiting
classrooms. Students will then be walked back with teachers to the community room and await parent pick up.
Seesaw
Please make sure you are logged onto Seesaw. This is a fantastic way for teachers to communicate important information and
keep you involved in your child’s education. If you do not have a note for Seesaw, please ask your child’s classroom teacher.
Little Dragons Celebration Ceremony
(parents required to stay)
This THURSDAY 15 November
9:30 am Morning Session Little Dragons
12:45pm
Afternoon Session Little Dragons
Please refer to seesaw for further information
Kindergarten Orientation 1 Morning and Afternoon
Little Dragons all come to this session
SESSION 1
Thursday 22nd November 9:30am to 11:00am
Students and parents to attend
Please refer to seesaw for further information
Kindergarten Orientation 2 Morning and Afternoon
Little Dragons all come to this session
SESSION 2
Thursday 29th November 9:30am to 11:00am
Students and parents to attend
Please refer to seesaw for further information
Kindergarten students are working hard this semester in all learning areas. They are LOVING learning about dinosaurs with
their classroom teachers and learning about the weather with their RFF teachers. We also have a strong focus on Road
Safety in our PDH lessons. As the end of term quickly approaches, teachers are very busy assessing students, writing reports
and organising end of year celebrations.
Important Dates for your diary
Class of the week: KC
KC have been learning about Area in maths. They had to see how much space their foot would take up by tracing it on a
piece of paper and compare it with their friends. KC has also been trying hard to practise their skipping skills!
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Week 6 ES1 Assembly
Thursday 12:50pm to 1:10pm
We invite you to celebrate those
students receiving awards
Week 5
PBL Badge Celebration Tuesday 13th November
Approx 1:00pm (before recess)
Badge Celebration for students who are
receiving their badge Please speak to your child’s teacher if
you are unsure.
K-2 Webbie Wonderland
Afternoon session (After recess)Webland Wonderland afternoon
(for students with no forms this term)
Week 5 MADD Night
Wed 21st November 6:00pm
We invite you to come along to support our talented RPS students in Music, art,
dance & drama. MADD night will be held at Rutherford
High School in the Hall
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Class on Fire – 2GD
2GD have been working very hard in class, learning about a range of interesting topics including natural disasters and
endangered species. They have impressed their teachers and their Assistant Principals with their amazing writing!
They enjoyed the Colour Run on Friday and took the opportunity for one last class photo in the school hall before it began.
Dates for your diary
Wednesday 21st November: MADD night – All students in a performance group should have received a permission note in
order to attend the dress rehearsal at the high school during the school day. Students will return to the high school from 5:30pm
to perform.
We are all looking forward to seeing the Infants Choir, Infants Drama and Dance Groups performing!
Wednesday 12th December: Stage 1 Presentation Day – details TBA
Friday 14th December: Stage 1 Class Party day – details TBA
Christmas Party: Strike Bowling notes and money to be handed to the office for our end of year party. Students and staff are
getting excited.
Assembly: There will not be any more Stage 2 assemblies, as our hall is about to be decommissioned for our building project to
progress. Class teachers will present awards to students in classes for the remainder of the year.
Class of the Week - 3/4N
3/4N have been completing a lot of exciting work in their room. They made their own protractors and used them during maths
time. They loved visiting the Gym in the hall. Feel free to have a look at their blog and see all the exciting learning that is
happening in their classroom. 3/4N class blog 34n2018.blogspot.com
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
YEAR 6 FUNDRAISER - MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER
Year 6 students will be teaming up with McHappy Day coordinators to sell bouncy balls and pens to support the work that the
Ronald McDonald House does for families of sick children. $1 from each item sold will be returned to the school and will assist
Year 6 with their end-of-year fundraising. Bouncy balls and pens will be on sale on Monday 12th November during lunch time
for both infants and primary school. Representatives from the Ronald McDonald House will be on site to assist with the selling
of these items. In the event that your child is away or forgets their money, a small collection of bouncy balls and pens will be left
at school to be sold on Tuesday.
Stage 3 Party Day
Notes have been sent home for the End of Year Stage 3 Party Day. This year students can choose between seeing a new
release movie at the new cinemas at Greenhills or a bouncing session at Gravity X. If you require another note please see your
classroom teacher.
Year 6 Farewell
Final numbers for the Year 6 Farewell are due on 27th November. This is at the request of Club Maitland City who require final
numbers for their organisation. After this date we can not accept any more dinner orders.
The Farewell will be held on Thursday 13th December at Club Maitland City from 5:30pm. The cost for students is $20.
ELECTION WEEK
Election Week will take place in Week 6. Girls will present their speeches on Monday 19th November. Boys will present their
speeches on Tuesday 20th November. Both boys and girls speeches will take place after lunch play, beginning at
approximately 12:40pm in the library. Sports Leader elections will take place in House Meetings on Thursday 22nd November.
ORIENTATION INFORMATION
VULNERABLE STUDENTS – This program is for students who would benefit from extra transition support due to emotional/
social and/or learning needs. This program won’t begin until November, however if you think that your child might benefit from
extra transition, please take time to have a talk with their classroom teacher.
ATSI TRANSITION DAY
This transition day is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to meet the staff in the Aboriginal Education team at
RTHS. Parents and carers will be invited to attend a BBQ lunch to meet the team as well. The projected date for this is Tuesday
20th November.
PARENTS & CARERS OF YEAR 7 2019 INFORMATION EVENING AT RTHS
This night is for Year 6 students enrolled at RTHS for Year 7, 2019. Year 6 students may also attend this evening. This is
scheduled for Monday 3rd December 2019. Time is TBA.
ORIENTATION DAY AT RTHS – TERM 4
This is an all-day event for Year 6 students enrolled at RTHS for Year 7, 2019. This day is scheduled for Tuesday 4 th
December. More details will be available soon. For students attending other high schools, information regarding your transition
programs will be available soon (if not already).
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Canteen
Corner
As you can imagine, with over 950 students, our canteen is a very busy place!! A reminder that all lunch &
afternoon tea orders will need to be ordered online through Flexischools. Cut off for orders will remain at
9:00am and you can purchase from the full canteen menu.
For orders placed online after 9:00am there will be a limited menu available. This limited menu will cut off at
10:00am. It will consist of:
6 pack of chicken nuggets
cheese or ham & cheese toasted sandwiches
cheese or vegemite sandwiches
red or green apples & pears
normal drink menu
Students are still able to use cash to purchase normal lunch & afternoon tea items over the counter such as
ice blocks, drinks, homemade muffins/pikelets and other snacks at break times.
Log onto www.flexischools.com.au or click on the flexischools picture below to login or set up your account.
If you need any assistance to do this, pop by the Canteen and see the canteen manager.
All of the profits raised from the Canteen go back into the school.
Thank you in advance for your understanding in this matter.
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
