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Every child, every opportunity
Term 4
Week 6
November 2019
PO BOX 70, Ashfield NSW 1800
(02) 9798 4400 FAX: (02) 9716 7250
ashfield-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
www.ashfield-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
@AshfieldPS
School Tours Monday 9:30am
To book please call 9798 4400
Term 4 Week 6 November 2019
INDEX
From the Principal’s Desk 1
Principal’s Recognition 2
Kindergarten Stage Page 3
Stage 1 Stage Page 4
Stage 2 Stage Page 5
Stage 3 Stage Page 6
The News Room 7
P&C 15
Photos of the Week 16
Student Work 23
Community News 27
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land; the Wangal people
of Eora nation and pay respect to their elders past and present and extend
the respect to other Aboriginal people present here today.
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Term 4 Week 6 November 2019
cow, a donkey, a sheep, a pig and a tiny little mouse who
From the all try to get onto together on a boat but eventually
it sinks. By working through the cornerstones of
Principal’s Desk Computational Thinking, the problem of Who Sank the
Boat becomes an algorithm: C + D + S + P + M = ?
There are four key techniques (cornerstones) to
computational thinking:
• Decomposition
Breaking down a complex problem or system
into smaller, more manageable parts
• Pattern recognition
Looking for similarities among and within
problems
• Abstraction
Focusing on the important information only,
You don’t need a computer in order ignoring irrelevant detail
• Algorithms
to think like a computer scientist. Developing a step-by-step solution to the
Computational Thinking is explicitly taught as part of problem, or the rules to follow to solve the
the Science and Technology K–6 Syllabus and is relevant problem
and applicable across all Key Learning Areas. It is an Each cornerstone is as important as the others and
expectation that teachers approach all content through correctly applying all four techniques will help when
the lens of Computational Thinking and integrate it into programming a computer. Each cornerstone helps
their teaching. build the learner’s confidence to deal with complexity,
To understand Computational Thinking is to know the persistence in working with difficult problems, and the
difference between how people typically solve problems ability to deal with open-ended problems.
and how computers operate. Problem solving for people Many occupations require individuals to be able to
typically involves making assumptions. For example, a think through problems in a way that a computer
person following a set of instructions on how to make could understand. Think, for example, about the
a sandwich would most probably not need an explicit retail industry analysing consumer behaviour, or the
instruction on where to place the filling. A reasonable and education sector analysing student performance
correct assumption is that the filling goes on the inside of across many years of schooling. An outcome of
the sandwich. introducing Computational Thinking into the primary
Not so with a computer. A computer program must be school curriculum is to reduce the skills gap between
given precise instructions. Failure to do so will result in the education and a 21st century workplace which is data-
a program that crashes. driven.
Stephen Wolfram, inventor of the plain-English-based Damien Moran
Wolfram programming language and an advocate of Principal
early-years computer science, defines computational www.bcs.org/content-hub/the-benefits-of-computational-
thinking as being ‘about formulating things with enough thinking
clarity, and in a systematic enough way, that one can tell a www.primotoys.com/what-is-computational-thinking-and-why-
care
computer how to do them.’ www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zp92mp3/revision/1
A Review of the Importance of Computational Thinking in K-12.
For example, consider a lesson for Kindergarten students
(2018) Katharine McClelland and Lori Grata
on Who Sank the Boat. This is the story of five friends - a
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Mark your calendar
Principal’s Recognition
Communication Meeting
These students have been chosen by their teachers to
Mon 25 Nov - 8:10am - 9:00am
share their best work or commitment to learning with
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the Principal.
Learning Support Meetings
Tue 26 Nov - 7:45am - 8:45am
Class Name Reason ....................................................................
• Demonstrating resilience when completing English Conversation Class
6P Andrew
challenging tasks Tue 26 Nov - 9:00am - 11:00am
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• Always showing her dedication towards her work
5/6R Akshaya Support Swimming
ethic
Tue 26 Nov - 12:30pm - 3:00pm
5/6M Jiuxu • Demonstrating persistence during maths lessons ....................................................................
Stage Meetings
5/6J Arabella • Always trying her best in all learning tasks
Wed 27 Nov - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
5K Michelle • Her amazing and heart felt poetry writing ....................................................................
Stage Meetings
4/5K Sydney • Her excellent attitude to all learning tasks Thu 28 Nov - 8:00am - 9:00am
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3/4S En Ci • You are accepting and inclusive of others.
HS Meeting
3/4H Alice • A motivated learner Fri 29 Nov - 7:45am - 8:45am
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3/4M Stancio • Always being an enthusiastic learner Communication Meeting
• Always being a great peer-mentor and a keen and Mon 2 Dec - 8:10am - 9:00am
2/3T Jessica T ....................................................................
enthusiastic learner!
Ashfield Library Visits this week
2M Sriharshita • Following the 10 wellbeing goals to a high standard!
Mon 2 Dec - 9:00am - 2:00pm
2G August • Displaying extra effort in all learning areas ....................................................................
Learning Support Meeting
1P Ilija • Being a curious and focused learner Tue 3 Dec - 7:45am - 8:45am
• Always being an enthusiastic learner in all areas ....................................................................
1X Lucas
English Conversation Class
1C Sarah • Improved effort in her writing Tue 3 Dec - 9:00am - 11:00am
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K-6F Taj • His creativity and increasing independence
Support Swimming
KK Max • Circle Champ in KK Tue 3 Nov - 12:30pm - 3:00pm
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Chloe • Always showing kindness & respect towards her peers Hall- Infants Home Christmas Party
KS
Jay • Welcome to KS Thu 5 Dec - 9:00am
• Fantastic writing and effective use of the full stop to ....................................................................
KZ Cameron
write multiple sentences Report cards go home
Fri 5 Dec - 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Check Ashfield Public School’s
website Calendar for more
upcoming events.
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Kindergarten
Stage Page
We have had an action packed Term 4 so far!!
Kindergarten have been loving gymnastics and have
really gained a lot of fundamental gymnastic skills.
Our whole school ‘Bring and Buy’ sale was a huge
success. Many Kindergarten children ran their own stall
with their parents and grandparents. They were selling
books, games, puzzles, biscuits and lots of other amazing
things. We know that our children will be the business
men and women of the future.
Kindergarten 2020 have been in for transition to school
and the 2019 Kindy also transitioned to Year One with
Year One 2019 transitioning to Year Two. A very big week
with lots of new friendships being forged. Bring on 2020!!
The Minister of Education, The Honourable Sarah
Mitchell, came to visit KK to see our Collaborative
Classroom program in action. We all enjoyed the visit and
were very proud to show off our excellent Mathematic
skills.
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Term 4 Week 6 November 2019 Stage 1 Stage Page Well Stage One have certainly been enjoying term 4. We absolutely loved the Bring and Buy Sale. We all supported each other to buy and sell our goodies, and isn’t it fantastic to have a community occasion that we can all enjoy. It was a great time to sell some toys or books that we no longer need and share our special family recipes with our friends and teachers. We have been enjoying watching our friends present the assemblies over these last few fortnights and are looking forward to watching 1C and 1P present their upcoming assembly. Another highlight of this term is our Class Badalya Week. It has been very exciting to see our parents and friends helping out at Badalya and our Thursday stalls have been a particularly enjoyable day. Stage One enjoyed singing together with so many other children across the state for ‘Count Us In’. We watched the live stream and had a great time singing with our friends. Next week Year 1 will join Kindergarten as we go off to swimming lessons at Annette Kellerman Swimming Pool in Enmore. We are looking forward to getting ready for our end of year concerts. page 4 Follow us on Twitter @AshfieldPS
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Stage 2
Stage Page
It is Week Six of Term Four and we are midst all the
action. From daily reading and writing lessons to weekly
gymnastics lessons, from hands-on numeracy sessions to
sports sessions, from commemorating Remembrance Day
to the annual ‘Bring and Buy’ sale, we are enthusiastically
participating in these enriching experiences.
This term, Stage Two are reading ‘Esio Trot’ by the Roald
Dahl, the number one story-teller. The students are
learning about ‘author’s note’ and stepping into the shoes
of an author to write one themselves. They are using their
super-six strategies and the elements of visual literacy to
explore the themes of love and friendship presented in this
book.
In Science, we are developing the concept of
Computational Thinking- a logical problem solving
process that involves decomposition, pattern recognition,
abstraction and algorithmic design. It helps students to
create a step by step process to solve a problem.
In Mathematics, we are learning to estimate, weigh
and compare the mass of objects, pose questions in
order to collect information and present in tables and
graphs, and represent fractions of an object and of a
collection. The students enjoy the hands-on activity based
lessons as learning by doing is the best way to develop
understanding.
Regular physical exercise assists in building self-discipline
and disease prevention. An eight-week comprehensive
Gymnastics program is a part of our Term Four PDHPE
and students are thoroughly enjoying participating in
these lessons. It is a great way of staying active, develop
coordination and flexibility.
The ‘Bring and Buy’ sale on Wednesday 13th November,
was a huge success. Each year, Ashfield Public School gives
an opportunity to its students to develop skills the process
of buying and selling. The students bring pre-owned
merchandise from home to sell in these stalls and thus
raise some pocket money just in time for Christmas.
Please follow us on Twitter for regular update!
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Term 4 Week 6 November 2019 Stage 3 Stage Page On Wednesday 13th November, Ashfield Public School held its annual Bring & Buy Sale. It was a very successful day where students had the opportunity to sell baked goods and other hand crafted items. Students then went back to their classes to discuss their costs and profit. Year 6 had their much awaited excursion to Canberra in Week 4. They visited many places including Questacon, The Australian War Memorial, The Australian Institute of Sport and Parliament House. Students also got to go bowling, play at many of the local parklands and spend valuable time with their friends. They learnt a lot about the Australian government and the federal voting process. It was such an exciting time for students and they were fabulous representatives for our school as we toured the sights of Canberra. On Tuesday 12th November students who offered a place at Ashfield in the OC class for Year 5 in 2020 participated in a fun-filled orientation morning. It was wonderful to see so many students engaging with others and having a fabulous time. Looking forward to seeing you all in 2020. Year 6 are beginning to prepare for their final weeks at Ashfield Public School. They have started to learn the Year 6 dance for a wonderful night of festivities at their Farewell Dinner. The Farewell Dinner will be on Wednesday 4th December at West Leagues Ashfield. On Friday, Albert represented Ashfield Public School at the State Spelling Bee finals. Albert placed second overall in the competition. Ashfield Public School is incredibly proud of his efforts. Well done to everyone who competed in the Premiers Spelling Bee competition. page 6 Follow us on Twitter @AshfieldPS
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The
News Room
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Compulsory School Attendance
Information for parents
The Education for your child is important and regular attendance at school
is essential for your child to achieve their educational best and increase
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their career and life options. NSW public schools work in partnership
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with parents to encourage and support regular attendance of children Emily KS Ameya 1P
and young people. When your child attends school every day, learning Jasmine KS Serena 1P
becomes easier and your child will build and maintain friendships with Sai Anvi KS Faydee 2M
other children. Elise KS Clovis 1X
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What are my legal responsibilities? Nicole 5/6M Anindya 1X
Education in New South Wales is compulsory for all children between Chelsea 5/6M Veronica 1X
Liam 5/6M Rihanna 1X
the ages of six years and below the minimum school leaving age.
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The Education Act 1990 requires that parents ensure their children of Alicia 4/5K Kanna 1X
compulsory school age are enrolled at, and regularly attend school, or, are Erica 4/5K Samuel 1X
registered with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards Jack 3/4H Sebastian 1X
for homeschooling. Once enrolled, children are required to attend school Deniz 3/4H Kevin 1X
each day it is open for students. Aaron 3/4H Aakash 1X
Benjamin 1P Aarna KS
The importance of arriving on time
Arriving at school and class on time ensures that students do not miss out
on important learning activities scheduled early in the day helps students House Points
learn the importance of punctuality and routine gives students time to
greet their friends before class reduces classroom disruption.
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Lateness is recorded as a partial absence and must be explained by
parents. FREEMAN 8,910
What if my child has to be away from school?
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On occasion, your child may need to be absent from school. Justified
reasons for student absences may include:
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• being sick, or having an infectious disease
• having an unavoidable medical appointment
November Birthdays
• being required to attend a recognised religious holiday
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• exceptional or urgent family circumstance e.g. attending a funeral.
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Following an absence from school you must ensure that within 7 days you David 3rd Feyman 17th
provide your child’s school with a verbal or written explanation for the Perry 3rd Alicia 18th
absence. However, if the school has not received an explanation from you Clint 4th Clark 19th
within 2 days, the school may contact you to discuss the absence. Ella 4th Sascha 19th
Principals may decline to accept an explanation that you have provided Rose 5th Darcy 20th
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if they do not believe the absence is in the best interest of your child. In
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these circumstances your child’s absence would be recorded as unjustified.
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When this happens the principal will discuss their decision with you and
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the reasons why.
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Principals may request medical certificates or other documentation when Anthony 8th Chinana 23rd
frequent or long term absences are explained as being due to illness. Caitlin 10th Ernesto 3rd
Principals may also seek parental permission to speak with medical Oscar 12th Zihao 27th
specialists to obtain information to collaboratively develop a health care Mariah 12th Nehir 28th
plan to support your child. If the request is denied, the principal can record Jaden 15th Chelsea 29th
the absences as unjustified. Ralph 16th
Travel
50 Nights of Reading
Families are encouraged to travel during school holidays. If travel during
school term is necessary, discuss this with your child’s school principal.
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An Application for Extended Leave may need to be completed. Absences
relating to travel will be marked as leave on the roll and therefore contribute
to your child’s total absences for the year. 100 Nights of Reading
In some circumstances students may be eligible to enrol in distance
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education for travel periods over 50 school days. This should be discussed
with your child’s school principal. Elise KS Sebastian 1X
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english-compulsory-school-attendance-parent-brochure.pdf 150 Nights of Reading
Maths Challenge Sai KS Sai Anvi KS
K-2 Maths Challenge 200 Nights of Reading
How many edges does a hexagon have?
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A. _____
250 Nights of Reading
3-6 Maths Challenge
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What is the next number in the pattern?
8, 15, 22, 29,._____ 300 Nights of Reading
By Rose, Disen and Minty Sai Anvi KS
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Grammar Challenge Game of the Week
K-2 Grammar Challenge The Legend of
Zelda: Link’s
Correct the spelling Awakening
Taday when I woke upp, I was really slepy. I put on my Link washes ashore on
youniform and then brushed my teeth. After that I ate the mysterious Koholint
my brekfeast. When I finished, I walked to scool with my Island. Link must
overcome challenging
mom.
dungeons and battle
We learnt about tense and speling in the first session. After break 1, we against fearsome monsters in order
learnt aboutt maths and play a fun game about it. In break 2, I went to the to return home. Based off the original
library. Wen we go back to class, we did Just Dance until the end of scool. Gameboy game, this new version of
the classic adventure includes many
Wen a got home, I playd with Lego for an hour. In that time, I made a huhge unique elements that appeared in the
houes. When it was time for dinna, I thoht it was delicious. After I finished, original game, such as 2D platformer-
it was really late, so I showred, brushed my teeth and then wnt to sleep, im style rooms and appearances from
fet jack. characters outside of The Legend of
Zelda series.
By Jack and Connor
By Darcy & Angus
3-6 Grammar Challenge
The writer of this paragraph wishes to add the following sentence in order
to emphasise the uncertainty already expressed about an idea in the
Hat Awards
paragraph:
The class that had the
“I still have doubts.”
most hat points is…1P.
‘[1] Our son has started playing organised T-ball, And the runner up class
a beginner’s version of baseball. [2] “Organised” is is…KZ
what parents call it, anyway. [3] Joe is seven, living in
those two or three years when children can manage Please remember to wear your
to throw a baseball a few feet but when what they’re hats every day to stay sun-safe.
really interested in are things closer at hand: bugs, By Taj and Denice
butterflies, dirt (if they’re in the infield), and grass (if they’re in the outfield).
[4] Children of that age still think nothing of doing little dances in the
outfield, often with their backs to home plate and, consequently, the batter.
[5] It’s not as if the outfielders’ positions matter much, though—the ball Word of the week
never gets hit hard enough to reach there.’
The new sentence would make the most sense after Sentence:
Zenzizenzizenzic
1. ________________________________________________ A word describing the
superscript 8, used
2. ________________________________________________ when superscripts were
not used; but rather
3. ________________________________________________ large words such as
zenzizenzizenzic were
4. ________________________________________________ used in place of the
superscripts.
5. ________________________________________________ By Jeffrey and Ocean
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Deadly Kids Report Sport of the week
Aboriginal Art Boxing
Boxing is a physical
Aboriginal art dates back as far as between 60,000 combat sport in which
to 80,000 years, when the first known Aborigines two people usually
settled into Australia. The evidence of Aboriginal wear protective gloves
philosophy and culture is evident in rock art, which and throw punches
at each other for a
dates back to more than 20,000 years ago. Ochre was used to paint on cave predetermined amount of time in
walls or rocks, and many of the original ochre artworks still preside today. a boxing ring. There are different
forms of boxing, including categories
for different weights. For example,
there are heavyweight, lightweight
and featherweight competitions.
Kickboxing is a popular form of boxing.
A famous kickboxing championship is
the UFC. A well-known kickboxer in the
league is Connor McGregor. Connor
McGregor is an Irish professional
mixed martial artist and boxer. He is a
former lightweight and featherweight
champion. This year he placed 3rd in
the UFC.
In boxing there are two
other legends who stand
out among the rest; Mike
Tyson and Muhammad
Many of the artworks tell a different story. For example, one of the most Ali. Michael Gerard Tyson,
who was born on June
famous Aboriginal Dreamtime stories is the story of the Rainbow Serpent. 30th, 1966, is a former
American professional
“In the Dreaming, the world was flat, barren and arctic. The Rainbow Serpent
boxer who competed from 1985 to
slumbered beneath the ground with all the animal tribes in her stomach 2005. He reigned as the undisputed
awaiting their birth. world heavyweight champion and
holds the record as the youngest
When the time came, she pushed up, shouting to the animals to awaken from boxer to win the heavyweight title,
their sleep. She created the sun and fire. She cast the land out, creating the at just 20 years, four months, and 22
mountains, valleys and hills and flooded water over the land, forming rivers, days old.
streams, billabongs and lakes.” Muhammad Ali was also an American
professional, who was born on January
Scientists have found that the first paintings of the Rainbow Serpent 17th, 1942 and died on June 3rd, 2016.
appear in Arnhem Land rock art between 6000 to 8000 years ago after the Nicknamed “The Greatest,” he was
last Ice Age, when the seas rose. After much research it was discovered that widely regarded as one of the most
significant boxers in the world, if not
the first snake images would have appeared after the rising of the seas, due
the most significant. A famous quote
to the direct climate change. from him is, “Float like a butterfly, and
sting like a bee.”
There are countless other Dreamtime stories which teach different lessons
and inform us. Aboriginal culture is amazing and sacred to our country. By Zeyad and Kyle
Emma and Claire
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Technology Report
Bugatti Chiron 110 ANS
The limited-edition Bugatti Chiron 110 ANS highlights the
company’s French heritage. There are two seats. The car was
created to celebrate 110 years of the Bugatti’s existence.
On the wing mirrors there are French flags that mirror the
arrangement of France’s official vehicles. The car’s top
speed is 420km/hr and can reach 400km/h in only 32.6
seconds. The fuel tank has a capacity of 100 litres. EFI is the
fuel system of the car. Roughly $50,231 is paid annually in
insurance rates or $4,188 per month. The Bugatti Chiron 110
ANS is an elegant car, but comes at an expensive price. This
car would be recommended if you have money to spare.
By Timothy P and Edain
Recipe of the Week
Rice Paper Wraps
Serves 4
Ingredients:
• 50g rice vermicelli noodles
• 1 carrot, peeled
• 1 avocado, stoned and peeled
• ¼ cucumber
• rice paper wraps
• 8 king prawns, peeled and cooked
• 4 mint leaves
Method:
1. Put the noodles in a pan of water and bring to 6. Lift the sheet of rice paper out of the water, shake
the boil. Simmer for 3 minutes, then cool under gently, and then lay it carefully on a board.
running water.
7. Place 2 prawns in the centre, with a mint leaf
2. Drain thoroughly. between them.
3. Cut the carrot into matchsticks using a knife or 8. Add a strip of avocado, pile some noodles on top,
a mandolin. then add a layer of carrot and cucumber.
4. Cut the avocado into strips and the cucumber 9. Fold the bottom half of the rice paper over, then fold
into thin sticks. the sides in and tightly roll it up.
5. Soak one rice paper wrap in warm water for a 10. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
minute.
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Matthews Musings objective is to kill everyone and any innocent can
pick up a dead sheriff’s gun.
Top ROBLOX games
3. Titan Simulator: Punch
There are millions of games on ROBLOX, so I will assist you
to grow and change
by showing my top 10 ROBLOX games.
your form. Be the most
10. Mining Simulator: In this powerful Titan and destroy
game, you mine to get blocks, everything!
which you can sell for money.
2. Noob Smacker Simulator:
The money can be used to buy
In this game, smack noobs
a better pickaxe, backpack or
and level up. That’s all.
a pet.
1. 4 Player Super Hero Tycoon: In this game, you
9. Bee Swarm Simulator: In this
play like normal Super Hero Tycoon, but instead
game you collect pollen which
you can join a team of 4 players. You build up
you make into honey to get
your bases and they all join together to make one
a better scooper, backpack,
big base. The teams are: Guardians of the Galaxy,
more bees, or even another
with Star Lord, Rocket Racoon, Gamora and Groot;
hive slot!
Avengers, with Spiderman, Iron Man, Captain
8. Super Villain Tycoon: Be one America and Red Hulk; Marvel Crew, with Thanos,
of many characters, including Black Panther,Ben 10 and Flash; and Incredibles,
Deadpool, the Joker, Darth with Mr Incredible, Mrs Incredible, Dash, and Jack
Vader and Venom. Build up Jack!
your base and get gear to
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dominate the battlefield!
7. Heroes of Robloxia: Become
the strong Captain Roblox! S
This is your biggest dream,
because in this game, you will
be able to be a superhero!
PVP, do missions solo or with friends, and use each
What do you
character’s unique attacks and abilities to win! call an amusing
mushroom?
6. Super Hero Tycoon: This is
basically Super Villain Tycoon, A: A fun guy
but you can become Hulk,
Green Lantern, Batman, Spider
Man, Ant Man, Iron Man, Thor
or the Flash.
5. The Supers: fight twelve waves of monsters and a I tried to catch
boss in a fast-paced, super-powered action game! the fog the other
day.
4. Murder Mystery 2: the classic
game we’ve all loved has been
A: Mist
remade in the digital world
with a twist. The murderer’s
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Advice with Sincere Sienna &
Loving Lily
Dear Concerned,
Please make sure to tell a teacher
at once! They can help you sort out
the situation and make it clear to
him that his behaviour is wrong.
You should tell him that the things
he are doing making are making you
uncomfortable, and hopefully, if he’s
a good friend, he’ll understand. If he
makes you do a wrong thing again,
don’t listen! It’s better to stay right
Dear Sincere Sienna and Lovely Lily, and uninvolved than wrong and caught
up in a bad situation.
In the past few weeks, one of my
friends has started getting into lots Hope this helps!
of trouble and his behaviour has
gotten worse. He’s been asking my Sincere Sienna and Loving Lily.
friends and I to do things that would
get us in trouble. For example, he
asks us to bring our phones down
to the playground. Sometimes he
tells us to start being mean to
other students, and says we should
be rude to everyone. I really don’t
want to do this for him. Could you
give me some advice to make him
stop?
Sincerely, Concerned
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School Uniform Badalya
Donations Needed
Please consider donating unwanted
uniforms that are clean and useable
to the second hand uniform stall. Your
donations help to give a family an
affordable uniform and raise money to
support the school at the same time!
Uniforms can be dropped at the front
office or handed in at the stall Wednesday
and Friday mornings from 8:30am
(next to assembly). New summer menu
Badalya, up in action!
Thank you to everyone who has supported Badalya
either by ordering food and/or volunteering in the
canteen. We really appreciate the overwhelmingly
positive response. With the arrival of Term 4,
comes a new summer menu. Keep an eye out
for this on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
accounts.
www.facebook.com/BadalyaAPS
www.twitter.com/BadalyaAPS
www.instagram.com/BadalyaAPS
Ordering - Head to www.quickcliq.com.au to
order break 1 meals. Orders must be placed by
8.30am each day and can be placed online or paid
GARDEN CLUB for with cash or EFTPOS at the canteen. Snacks
for break 1 or break 2 can be ordered over the
Gardening is a wonderful opportunity counter before school, or paid for with cash by
to be in a multi-sensory environment students at both Break 1 and Break 2.
where children can touch and feel Volunteers needed - To volunteer in the canteen
plants and be exposed to the amazing head to the sign-up sheet at: signup.com/go/
scents of growing herbs. XWqMHji. Come in for as little as one hour or sign
up to come every week. Thank you in advance for
We look forward to planting some your help!
more vegetables next term with the
generous voucher provided to us by Cancellations - if you would like to cancel a
Bunnings Ashfield. meal order, cut-off for cancellations is 8am each
morning, which can be done easily via Quickcliq
or by phoning the canteen on 0406092927.
For anything else please feel free to contact me
(Blair – mum of Lily and Mac) on 0406092927
or badalya@yahoo.com. Thank you again for
supporting Badalya.
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P&C
News Room
Ashfield
Public School
P&C
Join the P&C
The P&C has its AGM coming up next week on Monday
25 November at 7pm, followed by the Term 4 general
Volunteers needed for Movie Night
meeting. The Executive Committee positions will all be
vacated and new nominations will be called for and Can you help ensure our Movie Night on Friday
voted on. There are the positions of President, Vice runs smoothly? We need some volunteers to take
tickets from the gate, help in the canteen, and pack
President (2 VP positions), Treasurer and Secretary as
up after the movie. If you can help please head to:
well as 5 non-office bearer positions. signup.com/go/WKkwzDO to sign up.
The rules state that a person can only hold a position for
2 years. Therefore, the positions of President, Secretary
and Treasurer are all in need of NEW NOMINATIONS.
Congratulations Sarah Vickers!
It is great to have new people involved to bring new
energy and new ideas. Our school P&C is informal and The P&C is delighted that Sarah Vickers has
friendly. been recognised with a Principal Network
Award for her dedication and contribution
If you have thought about serving your community and
helping the school please come along and nominate to Ashfield Public School through her role
for a position on the P&C Executive Committee. Be the as our P&C President. Congratulations Sarah
change! and thank you for your constant, enthusiastic
If you’d like to learn more about the P&C and the and tireless commitment to our wonderful
committee positions you can find for information on school.
the P&C Federation website www.pandc.org.au or feel
free to call President Sarah Vickers on 0477764865 or
email at ashfieldpandc@gmail.com. www.ashfieldpandc.com.au
@AshfieldPandC
Ashfield Public School P&C
AshfieldPandC@gmail.com
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Work
Apurv 2/3T
The Bridge in-curve inspired
Uyennhi 5/6R - Drawing by Grace Cossington Smith
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Community Homework help
News
Do you struggle to understand your child’s homework? Does your
child need to practice their spelling and times tables? Are you
looking for inspiration for projects and assignments?
The free School A to Z app has been created by the Department of Education and
Communities to help parents and their school-aged children, wherever and whenever
they have homework and study questions.
Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/about/mobile-applications/school-a-to-z
Homework and multi-tasking
Somewhere along the line we seemed to have absorbed the idea that teenagers can
multi-task perfectly because they’re digital natives. Can kids really do their homework
and multi-task?
Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/using-technology/homework-
and-multitasking-can-it-be-done
When lunch comes home again – uneaten
Almost nine out of 10 Australian parents say children’s resistance is a major obstacle in
their efforts to provide a healthy diet, and in many cases school lunches are one of the
battlegrounds.
But it’s a battle families can do without and there are some simple steps to help avoid it.
Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/food/when-lunch-comes-
homeagain
Help with English
Does your child need help with spelling or writing? Here are some resources that may
help.
Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english
Maths
Struggling to remember everything you learnt in maths? If you need a refresher course,
here are some tips and tools to help you to help your child.
Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/mathematics
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Special Educators required at our school for:
• K-6 Hindu
• K-6 Special Education in Ethics
Dear Parents/Caregivers
We are seeking Volunteers who can commit to instructing K-2 & 3-6 students in Hindu and Special
Education in Ethics, under the supervision of a classroom Teacher. As a Volunteer you would be
required to teach the students each Wednesday, of the school term, from 2:10-2:45 pm. Volunteers
also need to be registered with a recognised organisation as well as obtaining a Working with
Children Clearance number (WWCC).
The Department of Education recognises the following organisations:
• Chinmaya Mission Australia (Castle Hill)
• The Saiva Manram (Mays Hill)
• Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia (Kellyville).
For any further information please contact Ms Jennifer Etienne at school on 97984400. Alternatively
your child can provide me with your phone number or email and I will be in contact.
Kind regards
Jennifer Etienne
EAL/D Specialist Teacher
SRE/SEE Coordinator
Name___________________________________________________
Child’s name and class______________________________________
I am interested in Volunteering: Yes / No (please circle)
I know someone who is interested in Volunteering: Yes / No (please circle)
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Every child, every opportunity Term 4 Week 6 November 2019
Out
Ashfield Public School
Every child, every opportunity
Out
Loud
Loud
Every child, every teacher, every parent, every day
Every child,
The single every
most important activity forteacher,
success in every parent, every day
reading, is reading aloud to children.
Thebedtime
…that single most important
story activity for success in
increases:
reading,
motivation andisenjoyment
reading aloud to children.
of reading
vocabulary
the ability to learn to read
…that bedtime story increases:
a lifelong love of books and reading
motivation and enjoyment of reading
vocabulary
the ability to learn to read
a lifelong love of books and reading
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This is what I need in my bag…
Crunch
& Sip
10:00
10:00 – 10:15
- 10:15
Lunch
1:25pm - 2:10pm
11am - 11: 30am
11:00 – 11:50
Recess
11am - 11:
1:25pm 30am
1:50- 2:10pm
– 2:15
Other
Library Bag School hat Reading Folder
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Day Time Activity Teacher Contact
Term 4 Week 6 November 2019
8am – 5pm Private Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821
11am – 11:30am Junior choir Laura Caloia School
1:25pm – 2:10pm Drumming Club Laura Caloia School
1:25pm – 2:10pm Glee Club Rebecca Melia School
Monday 1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Recorder Xara Perin-Murphy School
3pm Gardening Elizabeth Manning School
3pm – 4pm Aboriginal Dance & Culture Kate Paget-Campbell 9798 4400
3pm – 4pm Ukulele Bryce Cartwright School
3:15pm – 6:15pm Abacus Maths Arpana Ahluwalia 0401 664 767
8am – 9am Typing Melissa Rajasuriar School
8am – 9am Lego Club Anes Kim School
8am – 9am Chess Adrian Miranda 97451170
1:25pm – 2:10pm Eisteddfod April Morley School
1:25pm – 2:10pm Debating Rebecca Melia School
1:25pm – 2:10pm Operation Art Elizabeth Howard School
Tuesday
3pm – 4pm Robotics (Stage 2) Claire Pryke School
3pm – 4pm Timetables Club Denise TeAwa School
3pm – 4pm Robotics (Stage 3) Christine Kassabian School
3pm – 3:45pm German Class Michaela Krenn 0411 631 426
3pm – 4:30pm Dance Sandra Malone 0419 493 108
3pm – 5:30pm Chinese Class Jane Dong 0402 168 371
7am – 5pm Private Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821
8am – 9am Spellodrome Georgia Zabakly School
1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Choir Laura Caloia 0416 614 821
Wednesday 1:25pm – 1:45pm Junior Recorder Mee York Wong School
3pm – 4:30pm Art Class Years 3-6 Michelle Menzer 0415 331 575
3pm – 4pm Band Ben Hingley 0413 428 474
3pm – 3:45pm German Class Michaela Krenn 0411 631 426
8am – 9am Computer Coding Ritu Talwar School
8am – 9am String Ensemble Julian Rose 0466 691 732
8am – 1pm Private Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821
1:25pm – 2:10pm Junior Drama Kasandra Skitarelic School
Thursday 1:25pm – 2:10pm Badminton Anni Chi School
1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Drama Shirley Peshos School
1:25pm – 2:10pm Table Tennis Nikola Moore School
3pm – 4:15pm Art Class Years K-2 Michelle Menzer 0415 331 575
3pm – 4:30pm Homework Club Joan Drummond School
8am – 9am Typing Class Melissa Rajasuriar School
Friday
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10 Well Being Choices
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EVERY TUESDAY 6PM - 8PM
Free face painting &
balloon twisting with
Pinky & Kozi every week!
12 &
ALL KIDS MEALS under
INC LUDES DRINK & ICE CREAM
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