Rutherford Public School Weekly Newsletter

WEEK 8 TERM 3

School Calendar Day Events: School Photos, Father’s Day Brekkie

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CLASS OF THE WEEK FOR CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS: 3K

5/9/2016 3:10pm Fundraising & Canteen Meeting -

Community Room

6/9/2016 Chess Tournament

Capital Works - PRG 2-4pm

7/9/2016

8/9/2016 3:30pm - 6:30pm Staff Development

Afternoon

9/9/2016 K-2 Backyard League commences this

week K-2 Day Events:

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CLASS OF THE WEEK FOR CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS: 4B

12/9/2016 4:00pm to 5:00pm PLP afternoon for

Aboriginal students and families

13/9/2016 6:30pm P&C Meeting in the Staffroom - All

welcome

14/9/2016

15/9/2016

Touch Football Gala Day - Stage 2 and Stage 3 teams

Adidas Fun Run Cyber Safety Talk - Stage 3

16/9/2016 Stage 3 Sport Gala Day at Maitland Park

17/9/2016 18/9/2016

P&C Fundraiser - Family Portraits at Walka Water Works

(Lorn studio in the event of bad weather)

COMING UP:

Term 3 Week 10 PBL Assemblies

School Disco - 21/9/16 Regional Premier’s Spelling Bee at Branxton PS - 22/9/16

End of Term 3 - 23/9/16 School Holidays

Senior Choir to perform at Maitland Riverlights Multicultural Festival - 8/10/16

Term 4 Week 1 Monday 10th October– School Resumes

for all students K-6 Year 2 School Swimming Scheme commences 10/10/16

Term 4 Week 3 Stage 3 Great Aussie Bush Camp - 24/10/16

Important Reminders P&C Family Portraits bookings closing

Complete ‘Parent Tell Them From Me’ Survey

...Together We Strive…

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST SUCCESS!

Thank you to the fathers, grandfathers and ‘significant males’ who came along to our Father’s Day breakfast last Friday morning, despite the weather conditions! The children certainly enjoyed the opportunity to see their loved ones in the playground and

classroom.

Thank you to the staff who helped cook the breakfast and prepare for the event. A special thank you to Rasna Gandhi (CLO) for her

organisation!

Thank you also to McDonald’s Rutherford for their kind donation

of cups and orange bowls for the event.

We hope that the fathers had a great weekend and enjoyed the gifts the children had purchased through the P&C Father’s Day

stall.

We are very fortunate to have a school community that really

supports each other and the school!

Congratulations to the following winners of our raffle!

1st Prize - Slater, 2nd Prize - Narelle, 3rd Prize - Noel,

4th Prize - Zeke, 5th Prize - Gary

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

From the Principal ... Andrew Brown – Principal Rutherford Public School

SCHOOL SPIRIT

Our school was certainly buzzing last Friday

morning with so many dads, male carers and

grandfathers in the school. Despite the rain, we

were still able to serve over 650 bacon and egg

sandwiches and enjoy some quality time in the school.

According to recent research, there is evidence to suggest that

children whose fathers participate in school activities, school

meetings and events receive higher grades, enjoy school more,

and are more likely to participate in extracurricular activities

than children whose fathers don't participate, regardless of the

level of maternal participation. We hope to see the dads back

in the school as much as possible!

A huge thank you to our staff, many of whom were at school on

Friday from 6:30am setting up for the event. A special mention

to Mrs Gandhi, our Community Liaison Officer for all her

planning to ensure a fabulous morning for all.

SPELLING BEE

Good luck to our four Spelling Bee representatives who will

compete at Branxton Public School in Week 10, on Thursday

22nd September. The Stage 2 heat starts at 9:30am and Stage

3 will commence at 12:30pm. The winner of each of the heats

will progress to the live finals in Sydney in Term 4.

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION & REVIEW OF PERSONALISED

LEARNING PLANS (PLPS)

An opportunity to review progress of students who identify as

Aboriginal has been organised for next Monday afternoon in the

library from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.

All teachers will be available to meet with families to review the

PLPs and discuss ways to achieve further success at school.

We thank all parents for taking the time to come along next

Monday. Appointments are not necessary and families can

speak to several teachers at the same time with their children.

A barbeque sausage sizzle will be provided.

TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY!

Rutherford Public School is keen to hear parent/carer views of

our school and how we can improve the educational

experiences for our students.

Please follow the link below to complete the survey.

All participants remain anonymous. Parents who take the

survey may like to fill in the response slip in this newsletter to

go into the draw to win a $200 IGA gift voucher. Please return

the response slip to the office. The draw will take place at the

end of the term.

Thank you for your time!

Anyone who does not have access to a computer can see Mrs

Gandhi (CLO) for access to a school computer.

The survey can be found at:

https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/9pr2p

...From the Junior School... Debbie Ross - Deputy Principal Head of Junior School

Last week, Kindergarten walked to Rutherford Public Library to celebrate Book Week. They enjoyed book readings including The Cow that Tripped Over the Moon, Ollie and the Wind, My Dog Bigsy and Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas.

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

...Year 6 Transition News…

GROWING TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE!

In considering the transition to high school and adolescence,

we must look to each individual young person and balance their

need for support with the desire for responsibility and

independence. We must equip them with the habits of mind

that foster sound decision-making, a healthy independence and

personal success. Research shows that continuity across

primary and secondary schools makes a significant difference

to personal success.

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

This week marks the last of the enrichment classes offered to

our students by Rutherford Technology High School. Over 60

students have enjoyed their experiences in Science, Visual

Arts, Technology, Music and Film Making.

Thank you to Mrs O’Donnell for accompanying our students to

and from the high school.

STAGE 3 GALA SPORTS DAY

Rutherford Technology High is organising a Gala Sport’s Day

for Friday 16th September (Week 9) at Maitland Park for our

Year 5 and Year 6 students. They will combine with other Year

5 and Year 6 students from our local schools and play a variety

of sports.

The students will travel to and from Maitland Park by bus.

Permission notes went home last Monday and need to be

returned to Rutherford Public School, along with $4 bus fare, by

tomorrow, Tuesday 6th September 2016.

...Upcoming Events...

RRPB TERM 3 DISCO

Our Term 3 Disco will be held in the last week of this term, on Wednesday 21st September 2016. The student leaders will run the disco for students who have shown Respect, Responsibility

and Personal Best throughout the term.

Students must be invited to attend! The theme this term is

“Masquerade”.

Times:

K, 1 & 2: 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Years 3-6: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Entry Cost: $2

Canteen will be open for drinks and sweet treats. Parents are

welcome to stay during the disco.

The disco is fully supervised, and is for students of Rutherford

Public School only.

...Band News... Miss Kirsty Ward, Band Coordinator

BAND PERSON OF THE WEEK

Ella Osborne

for always trying hard to improve her scales

BAND NEWS

Our school band is still looking for more

members. If you are in primary years and

interested in joining us, please see Mr Ward on

Wednesday or Miss Ward during the week.

Keep up the great effort Rutherford School

Band, you're improving every week.

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

...Sport... Wade Cochrane, PD/H/PE Coordinator

HUNTER REGION ATHLETICS

Well done to our superstar athletes that

competed at the Hunter Region Athletics

Carnival last Friday. Liam Kreymborg made the final in the

13yrs boys 100m, Kanyarat Somphan made the final in the

13yrs girls 100m and Samuel Cutts threw extremely well in the

Junior boys shot put.

These are amazing efforts against the best athletes from over

200 primary schools in the Hunter area. Well done!

HUNTER REGION CRICKET

Good luck to Brayden Lucas and Ava Jankovic who will trial for

positions in the boys and girls Hunter Region cricket teams.

Brayden will trial on Wednesday while Ava will have a crack

next week. They have both done extremely well and have

outplayed dozens of other students to get to this point.

Good luck!

BACKYARD LEAGUE PROGRAM

Monday of this week wraps up the final

instalment of the Backyard League program for

students in Years 3 to 6. During their session,

students will receive a football courtesy of the

NRL.

The K-2 program starts this Friday. Students are reminded to

wear joggers and bring a drink bottle. The program is free and

is a great initiative of the NRL.

Thank you to the development officers Matt and Pat for all their

hard work.

TENNIS

Despite the wet weather, Stage

2 started their tennis program

last week. It will continue for

the next three weeks, with

students learning plenty of new

skills and having a heap of fun.

ADIDAS FUN RUN

Money for the Adidas Fun Run is due back

this Wednesday, 7th September 2016.

The Fun Run will take place next Thursday

15th September 2016, where parents and

families are welcome to attend and join in

the fun.

Please remember to fill in the children's booklets with details

such as name, class and prize chosen so Mr Cochrane can

order them as soon as possible.

I look forward to seeing you all there.

UPCOMING DATES:

9/9/2016 Kindergarten to Year 2 commence three-week

Backyard Rugby League program.

15/9/2016 Adidas Fun Run, School Oval.

...Successes...

RUTHERFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL RECOGNISED BY THE

2016 WRITE NOW! COMPETITION

Further to the news of Rajan and Sophia taking out first place in

their respective sections in Maitland Library's 2016 'Write Now'

competition, we have today received two $100 book vouchers.

The vouchers have been presented to the school in

appreciation of our support of the competition winners.

Rajan and Sophia’s classroom teachers will have the

opportunity to use the McDonald’s Booksellers & Stationers

vouchers to purchase resources to be used in their classrooms.

Again, congratulations to Rajan and Sophia, and thank you to

Maitland City Library and the organisers of the 2016 Write Now!

competition.

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

...From the Office ...

CURRENT PAYMENTS

We are currently receiving payments from families for the

following events:

Great Aussie Bush Camp

Year 2 School Swimming Scheme

Adidas Fun Run

Touch Football Gala Day

Please ensure all payments sent to the school have your child’s

name, class and what the payment is for, written clearly on the

front.

PARENTS ONLINE PAYMENTS (POP)

Online payments can be made using either a Visa or

MasterCard credit or debit card.

Online payments can be made using the following link to the

school’s website:

$ Make a payment.

Minimum payment is $10. You will need to do a separate

transaction for each child, however, you can pay for multiple

items for each child in the one transaction.

Please ensure you write your receipt number on the permission

note to be returned to the school, or provide the receipt number

to the school office as soon as possible after finalising the

transaction.

EFTPOS

EFTPOS operational times are 8:00am until 12:00pm

No over the phone, fax or email transactions will be accepted

No P&C transactions (hats, skorts, socks, stockings, fete, etc)

No cash refunds or withdrawals

Minimum transaction amount of $10.00

...Community Liaison Officer... Mrs Rasna Gandhi - Community Liaison Officer

Don’t forget to complete your Tell Them From

Me survey, and return the slip on this page to

go into the draw to win a $200 IGA gift

voucher.

Please support our community partners who

support our breakfast program

I have completed the

TELL THEM FROM ME survey.

NAME: __________________________________________

Contact Number: _________________________________

PLEASE RETURN TO SCHOOL OFFICE BY 23/9/16

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

...P&C News…

P&C MEETING

The next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday 13th September

2016 in the staffroom.

All parents and friends are welcome to join us.

...Canteen News...

CLASS HOSTING

This week’s class hosting for the canteen is 3K. We look

forward to seeing any available parents volunteering in the

canteen this week.

Next week, the class hosting the canteen will be 4B.

Please be sure to let the canteen know if you are able to spare

some time in the canteen.

CANTEEN WINTER MENU

CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT CANTEEN PRICE LIST

CANTEEN ROSTER

Day Date Term 3, Week 8 - 3K Hosting

Monday 5/9 J LINTOTT, D JONES

Tuesday 6/9 D FORTH

Wednesday 7/9 H BARRETT

Thursday 8/9

Friday 9/9 L FRANCIS

Day Date Term 3, Week 9 - 4B Hosting

Monday 12/6 J LINTOTT, D JONES

Tuesday 13/9 D FORTH

Wednesday 14/9 H BARRETT

Thursday 15/9

Friday 16/9 L MCGILL

Day Date Term 3, Week 10 - 3A Hosting

Monday 19/9 J LINTOTT, D JONES

Tuesday 20/9 D FORTH

Wednesday 21/9 H BARRETT, B ALLEN

Thursday 22/9

Friday 23/9 L MCGILL

Weekly Events:

Assemblies: Stage 3 2:30 pm Tuesday School Hall Stage 2 2:30 pm Wednesday School Hall Stage 1 2:30 pm Thursday School Hall Kindergarten 2:30 pm Friday School Hall

Second Hand Uniform Stall Monday 2:30pm to 3:00pm P&C Shed behind the hall

School Band

Wednesday 8:30am Computer Room

P-K Program

Thursday 9:00am to 11:00am Session 1 Thursday 12:45pm to 2:45pm Session 2

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

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

TERM 3 P&C FUNDRAISER

FAMILY PORTRAITS

Photos will be taken at Walka Water Works from 9:00am to

5:00pm on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September.

The session fee is $25, which Leighsa has kindly donated to

the Rutherford Public School P&C for Fundraising.

Each session runs for 20 minutes and includes an 8x12 inch

enlargement. Extra images are available to purchase.

To secure a timeslot, we ask you to first pay your $25 to the

P&C, either as cash to the office or online using Flexis-

chools (NOT POP). Once you have paid your session fee,

give Leighsa a call on 0421 034 805 to choose a

timeslot. Spots are limited so get in early to avoid disap-

pointment!

In the event of inclement weather, photos will be taken at

Leighsa’s studio in Lorn.

www.leighsacoxphotographer.com.au

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

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

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

02 4932 8344

2 Squadron RAAF - Freedom of the City Parade

The City of Maitland has the

honour of giving 2 Squadron RAAF

the freedom of the city, being the

100th year since their formation.

The Maitland Vietnam Veterans

would like to invite our students to

come to Maitland Mall to witness

an historic event. Over 100

airmen and airwomen will march in

the mall at 10:00am on Saturday

10th September 2016.

Sarah Fenton from Mobile Travel Agents, will kindly donate 10% of her

profits to our Dragon’s Nest Breakfast Club for all holidays booked

through this ad. Just mention our school, and once you are safely away

on your holiday, our school will receive the donation.

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