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DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR - 6th September 2021
6th September 2021

                 DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER
Tues 6th – Wed 7th        - Virtual Book Week Character Parade
Fri 10th                  - Tech Free Friday
Fri 17th                  - Footy Colours Day
                          - Ian Lucas Memorial Public Speaking Competition -POSTPONED
                          - Final Day of Term 3

OCTOBER
Tues 5th                  - Term 4 commences for all students K-6
Tues 19th                 - School Photos

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DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR - 6th September 2021
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR - 6th September 2021
WEEK 9 TERM 3 Commencing Monday 6th September 2021
Welcome to what will be another busy week at Parkview Public School.
Our fourth week of online learning from home will be unlike any other         Notes that you can expect to see this week:
this year, with our Virtual Book Week Character Parade on Tuesday and             •    Online learning information (via email
Wednesday, and a Tech Free Friday at the end of the week for the kids                  and social media)
to enjoy as well.
                                                                              Notes in the last week:
At some point during this week we will also receive direction from the
                                                                              • Online learning information (via email
NSW Government regarding the shape of schooling for Week 10 of the
term and the commencement of Term 4. We are obviously hopeful the                  and social media)
current ‘Stay at Home Orders’ are relaxed, but will continue to adapt as
necessary to whatever learning experiences are required to support our amazing kids.

We have a busy week in front of us. Please consider the following as you plan your
week:

Virtual Book Week Character Parade
All students are invited to dress up in their Book Week Character Parade Costumes this
Tuesday, 7th September and Wednesday, 8th September. The attached timetable
(over the page) shows the days when classes will have a Zoom in which students are
encouraged to wear their costumes. Please note children are not obligated to wear
costumes to attend these Zooms.

If your children are able to dress up, we encourage you to take a photograph and send it
to the school so we can collate class galleries and post them on our School Website. You
can forward your photos to us in one of two ways:
*message the school Facebook page with a private message
*email the school email address

Parkview P&C Association Father’s Day Raffle
Thanks is extended to all community members who were able to support our P&C
Association’s Father’s Day Raffle. The event was a tremendous success thanks to our generous sponsors and supportive
community. Congratulations is extended to the following prize winners:
1st Prize (valued at $650) - Amanda Mills
A famous scotch fillet cube roll from JBS
4 Burner BBQ and Accessories Pack donated by Bunnings Warehouse Griffith
2nd Prize (valued at $250) - Gail Campbell
A relaxing overnight stay at Whitton Malt House including an hour of fishing and a bucket of golf balls!
3rd Prize (valued at $150) - Maria Iannelli
A wonderful pack for Dad including a leather wallet, a laptop backpack, a travel mug, a travel esky and more!
Our raffle was also made possible thanks to the generosity of Longhurst Mechanical, Strandbags and Darrington
Transport.

Bright Beginnings 2022
We are excited to invite registrations for Bright Beginnings 2022!

If your child will be 4 years old in 2022 and they are starting school in 2023, or you are
considering enrolling them in 2023, we welcome your child's participation in our Early Years
Learning Framework.

Bright Beginnings runs from 9.15am-11.45am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at
Parkview Public School. If you have any questions or queries we encourage you to contact the
school during business hours.

To register your child you can click on the link provided below or visit the School Administration
Office for hard copy of the flyer which will be available when ‘Stay at Home’ Orders are lifted.

We are looking forward to another awesome year of Bright Beginnings in 2022!

https://forms.gle/agbYffAeZAh3P8Ls5
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Zoom Sessions Week 9
All children will have the opportunity to engage in multiple Zoom Sessions with their class mates during this learning
week.

To connect to these Zoom Conferences, children will be forwarded Zoom Links which they can access either in their
Google Classrooms or via their email accounts (using their DET Portal credentials).

Additional small group Zooms may also be scheduled for children who require additional support. Individual students
will be notified of these Zooms prior to them occurring.

Week 9 Lockdown Zoom Timetable
 Time/ Day               Monday             Tuesday           Wednesday            Thursday             Friday

                                         Virtual Book Week Character Parade

 9.15am             2G                  6C                 2G                  3H
                    Writing             English            Writing             English
                                        Book Week          Book Week           3/4M
                                        Costumes           Costumes            English

 9.45am             5F                  1/2HA & 1W         K/1B English        3G
                    English             English            Book Week           English
                                        Book Week          Costumes
                                        Costumes                                                          T
 10am                                   3/4M               4B English
                                        English            Book Week                                      E
                                        Book Week          Costumes
                                        Costumes           4/5Q English
                                                           Book Week
                                                                                                          C
                                                           Costumes

 10.15am            2I                  6D English         KE                  K/1B- Maths
                                                                                                          H
                    English             Book Week          English
                                        Costumes           Book Week
                                        KN English         Costumes
                                        Book Week
                                        Costumes

 Recess

 11.40am            5T - Maths          5F                 5T English          2I
                                        Maths
                                        Book Week
                                                           Book Week
                                                           Costumes
                                                                               Maths                      F
                                        Costumes           6D Maths
                                                                                                          R
 12 noon                                                   2I Check In
                                                           Book Week
                                                           Costumes                                       E
 12.10pm            3/4M                3G                 6C                  5T & 5Q
                    Maths               Maths              Maths               RFF                        E
                                        Book Week
                                        Costumes

 12.40pm            4/5Q                3H Maths                               1/2HA & 1W
                    Maths               Book Week                              Maths
                                        Costumes

 Lunch
                                                                                                          D
 2.20pm             4B
                    Check in and
                                                                                                          A
                    Health
                    6D                                                                                    Y
                    Check-in
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Suggested Online Learning Timetable
All children have three Google Classrooms that they can access for online learning. Below is a suggested timeline for
engaging in activities, but please be aware that if this this timeline does not suit you, you are welcome to undertake the
various activities provided by classrooms teachers at a time that better suits your home timetable at this difficult time.

Please also contact the school if you are experiencing difficulty logging into our online learning systems as we have
dedicated staff waiting for your calls to help you get engaged with the online learning platform.

Kindergarten 2022 Transition Program
The commencement of Kindergarten 2022 Transition has been postponed. We will communicate a new starting date when
the ramifications of the current lockdown are known.

We share everyone’s disappointment in this program not commencing and we look forward to meeting our newest
students as soon as possible.

Bright Beginnings – TEMPORARILY CEASED
Bright Beginnings lessons have been cancelled for this week due to the current COVID-19 Lockdown. We will communicate
with effected families as soon as we are able to resume.

Winhangara Playgroup - TEMPORARILY CEASED
Winhangara Playgroup has been cancelled for this week due to the current COVID-19 Lockdown. We will communicate with
families as soon as we are able to resume this much loved program.
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COVID 19 Protocol Reminders
Please note that a range of COVID-19 Protocols have been amended for the current
Stay at Home Orders. Schools are currently at Level 4 restrictions which essentially prevents anyone other than limited staff
members from entering our site.

For full details please go to the following site:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families

School Banking
School Banking has been temporarily suspended during the current Lockdown. We apologise for any inconvenience this
may cause.

                Following us on Facebook
                Are you on Facebook? To get all of the latest breaking news and previews of the coming school day ahead,
                like our school Facebook page and join over 1700 followers who stay up to date with our school happenings
                via social media.

Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop will continue its normal opening times of Monday 9am – 10am and Thursday 2.10pm – 3.10pm. If you
require access to the Uniform Shop outside of these times please contact the school to organise a mutually convenient
time to access your uniform needs.

                              Accessing the School App
                              Get all of the news and information of Parkview Public School at your fingertips through our
                              School App! The app gives parents the ability to instantly access newsletters and calendar
                              events without going to the website, or to send in a sick note while you stand outside the
                              school because you forgot to write a paper note!

                              There are many other easy to use features on the App including maps, uniform price lists,
                              canteen price lists, change of details notifications, Facebook links, the ability to send us photos
                              of your favourite moments for your kids at school and much more. To download the Parkview
                              PS App to your smartphone, go to either the Apple App Store or Android Google Play Market
                              and search for Parkview Public School. Once you have found it press install or download.

How to Install Our School App
On Apple
     • On your iPhone open the app store
     • Search for our school name
     • Press Install
     • Enter your iTunes password
     • It will commence downloading immediately
Android/Google Play
     • On your SmartPhone open the Android/Google Play market
     • Search for our school name
     • Press install
     • Your app will start installing instantly
To Open Our School App
     • Look for our schools app icon on your phone screen
     • Press the icon once
     • It will open automatically
When prompted select yes to receive notifications and use your location (this will make sure the google maps and pop-up
alerts work for you)

Parkview Public School Website
Don’t forget to log on to www.parkview-p.schools.nsw.edu.au for all of the latest news, pictures and calendar updates for
your school and links to educational information that is relevant to your child!

Golden Apple Docket Fundraiser
Please keep your Golden Apple shopping dockets and place them in the container at the front office. This is a great way to
raise funds for our students. Parkview Public School receives 5c from every ten dollars collected.
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Finally, as always, if you have an issue or concern please contact the classroom teacher, the appropriate Assistant Principal
or myself. From time to time issues arise at school. This is perfectly normal for any school setting so if you have any
questions, issues, enquiries or you want feedback on any aspect of your child’s schooling please ring to make a mutually
convenient appointment time with your child’s teacher, Assistant Principal or myself.

Regards,
Travis Irvin
Principal
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WEEK 9, TERM 3

            House Championship 2021
            Accurate at 06/09/2021
WEEK 9
TERM 3
                            BRADMAN          FREEMAN      THORPE
SWIMMING
CARNIVAL                             316       231         331
CROSS COUNTRY
CARNIVAL                             301       283         345
ATHLETICS
CARNIVAL                             380       290         361
FARRELL CUP
                                              Term 4
FRIDAY SPORT
POINTS (3-6)                         0           0          0
HOUSE POINTS
WEEK 8                               0           0          0
TOTAL POINTS
SCORE                            1908         1791        1996
                       Thorpe lead Bradman by 88 points
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