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Every child, every opportunity
Term 1 Week 3 - February 2021
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 1 Week 3 - February 2021
Welcome to our School
We are a multicultural community.
We acknowledge the Wangal people
who are the traditional custodians
of this place we call Ashfield.
Together we are responsible for
taking care of the land.
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From the
assessment and feedback to communicate student
progress and next steps for improvement. It articulates
how the school will support teacher professional
Principal’s Desk development to understand achievement according
to the individual ability of each student and how they
learn.
Strategic Direction Three: Differentiation & explicit
teaching
This Direction is about the school supporting all students
to achieve substantial growth through targeted,
differentiated and explicit teaching. It articulates
how the school will maintain the ongoing revision
and adjustment of teaching programs in response to
student progress, and teach English and Maths in all Key
Learning Areas.
At important aspect of the SIP are Improvement Measures,
which are specific and measurable targets for student
Before anything else, preparation is the growth and attainment. These targets are in Numeracy,
key to success Reading and Writing and are about ensuring that the
systems and teaching practices of Ashfield Public School,
It is a requirement that all NSW Department of Education are transparent and effective.
(DoE) government schools develop and publish a 2021-
2024 Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP). The Ashfield An Improvement Measure, for example, could be that
Public School SIP is currently being written. by the end of 2021, 60% of Grade Six students achieve a
reading age of 12.0 years with an upward bound trajectory
The SIP is a working document and is informed by a of 65% in 2022, and 68% in 2023. A final Improvement
recent External Validation (EV) of Ashfield Public School Measure of 72% could be set for the end of 2024.
which occurred in Term Three, 2020. The EV measured the
school’s performance against the DoE School Excellence The SIP will detail the initiatives or level projects and
Framework (SEF) in the areas of Learning, Teaching and processes that will be undertaken to achieve the
Leading. The EV identified areas for school improvement, improvement measures. For example, an initiative is the
with specific strategies, initiatives, resources, and use of Essential Assessment to track the growth of all
professional learning to build the capabilities of teachers students in Mathematics, with assessment at three point
and school leaders. in time across a school year in three mathematical strands.
As part of DoE requirements, the SIP has 3 strategic The SIP will be published at the end of Term One. It is a
directions: document that keeps Ashfield Public School focused
on school excellence and the measurable growth and
Strategic Direction One: Student growth and attainment achievement of every student. It reflects where our school
This Direction is about the school achieving expected is at and how we will further improve learning, teaching
growth in literacy and numeracy for all students. It and leading.
articulates how the school will use resources including Damien Moran
digital assessment tools and teacher time, to address Principal
learning needs in the key areas of Reading, Writing, and
education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/school-
Mathematics. excellence-and-accountability/2021-school-excellence-in-
action/strategic-improvement-plan
Strategic Direction Two: Assessment and feedback
policies.education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/related-
This Direction is about the school using high quality documents/school-excellence-framework-version-2
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Principal’s Recognition
These students have been chosen by their teachers to share their best work or
commitment to learning with the Principal.
Class Name Reason
6B Amanda For spectacular descriptive writing
5/6K Jack For his enthusiasm and dedication towards Year 6 jobs
5/6J Kewalin For being a respectful and considerate class member
5/6D Melinsha For demonstrating a positive attitude towards her learning
5T Aston For demonstrating amazing courage and resilience
4/6SM
Alice For asking helpful questions to ensure the safety of all her peers
collaborative
4/6C Euan You are a valued and important member of the 4/6C classroom
3/4O Freya For being a thoughtful and respectful class member
3/4G Lachlan For being welcoming and friendly to others in our new class
3/4M Sebastian For having an inclusive attitude when interacting with his peers
3/4H Alissa Always displaying a positive attitude at school
2/3PC
Grace For being a caring and considerate friend
collaborative
2P Tristan For demonstrating you ready to focus and learn
1S Valentina For encouraging classmates to make safe choices
1L Luiz For being a helpful and supportive friend towards your classmates
K/2C
Izaiah For being a great friend and helping others
collaborative
KA Isabela For being a cooperative student
KB Carlos For his confident start to school
KM Alisha For being a responsible classmate
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Term 1 Week 3 - February 2021 Kindergarten Stage Page Kindergarten have had such a fabulous start to their time at school. In the first few days we have been exploring the school grounds, playing with our friends, having lunch in the Wangal Playground, listening to lots of stories, and learning about letters and sounds. In the coming weeks, we will be getting our very own reading folders and borrowing home reading books to share with our families each day. We will also be learning all about the 10 Wellbeing Choices and putting them into action! The Early Stage One teachers, Miss Melia, Ms Kim, Ms Balmain, Ms Wilson, and Ms Murray look forward to seeing kindergarten students learning and growing throughout the year. page 3 Follow us on Twitter @AshfieldPS
Term 1 Week 3 - February 2021 Stage 1 Stage Page 2021 is off to such an enthusiastic start! We are all settling in well to our new classes and teachers are really impressed with how well everyone has adjusted. We welcome Danny O’Donnell as our Stage 1 Assistant Principal who brings fresh and exciting ideas. We are really pleased to have started Jellybeans music this week and we know that we will have a great time learning lots of musical concepts as this program continues. We had so much fun watching the Lunar New Year performances. This year is the Year of the Ox. It was wonderful to celebrate this important cultural activity with so many of our friends. Well done to all the performers. Congratulations to the Year 2 students who competed in the Swimming Carnival. We are all so proud of your efforts, you never cease to amaze us! The Stage One team Mr O’Donnell, Ms Perrin-Murphy, Ms Leonardi, Ms Peshos, Ms Saunders, Mrs Cyril, Ms Rajasuriar and Ms Murray are all looking forward in having an enjoyable year. page 4 Follow us on Twitter @AshfieldPS
Term 1 Week 3 - February 2021 Stage 2 Stage Page Welcome to the 2021 school year - It is great to see all the students again. We would also like to welcome all our new students. All students are settling in well to their new classes and teachers are really impressed with the way everyone has adapted. Once again we are really excited to be participating in the Jelly-Beans Music Program. Students will learn many musical concepts and learn to play instruments. There are many Triple E initiatives on offer to enrich our students’ learning. Stage 2 students are encouraged to join the initiatives which interest them and actively participate on a weekly basis. We are spending quality time getting to know each other and how we can become active learners while embracing the school wellbeing choices. Teachers and students are jointly establishing classroom expectations to ensure everyone is working in a safe and collaborative environment. The swimming carnival was a great success and all students showed enthusiasm and a great sporting attitude. Congratulations to all students that participated. Please ensure all parents and caregivers follow our class Twitter for a snapshot of our school life. The Stage 2 teachers look forward to meeting everyone at the Meet the Teacher evening. page 5 Follow us on Twitter @AshfieldPS
Term 1 Week 3 - February 2021 Stage 3 Stage Page Finally, a new year has arrived! It is now time to turn over a new leaf and have a positive 2021. As you know, the global pandemic has affected everyone around the world, and we have all done an incredible job containing the outbreak. We are very excited to have the new Year 5s join our Stage 3. Last week, we had a great time at the swimming carnival and got to see everyone’s amazing talents. All the houses cheered on their fellow teammates while they swam incredibly. A huge congratulations to Peris for winning the carnival! It has been spectacular to watch the students at Ashfield develop new skills and use them in very unique ways. Let’s also give a round of an applause to our wonderful Year 6s. This is their first official newsletter, and without much time, have done a stellar job at working together to write all of our articles. Introducing this years house captains: • Coombs - Imogen and Akshaj • Riley - Amanda and Prashidda • Peris - Deniz and Mason • Freeman - Ziggy and Danica page 6 Follow us on Twitter @AshfieldPS
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The School Medal
News Room Calvin
Khana
K/2C
2P
Srivihaan 2P
Srivihaan 2P
Jenna 2P Chloe 2/3C
School Award
Rihanna 2R Srivihaan 2P
Nehir 3P Elise 2P
Jensen 3P Evie K/2C
Lucas 3P Evie K/2C
Jasmine 2P William 2P
Elleisha 1S Otto 2P
Atharv 1L Nathan 2P
Srishti 2P Chloe 2/3C
Compulsory School Attendance Information Khana 2P Dhruv 2/3C
for parents Khana 2P Sherwin 2/3C
The importance of arriving on time
Arriving at school and class on time:
200 nights of Reading
• Ensures that students do not miss out on important learning activities
scheduled early in the day Alex 2/3C Jasmine 2P
• Helps students learn the importance of punctuality and routine
• Give students time to greet their friends before class
• Reduces classroom disruption Game of the Week
Lateness is recorded as a partial absence and must be explained by parents.
What if my child has to be away from school? UNDERTALE
On occasion, your child may need to be absent from school. Justified A RPG style game with 8 bit
reasons for student absences may include: graphics and multiple runs
within the game. There are
• being sick, or having an infectious disease many enjoyable characters
• having an unavoidable medical appointment with funny personalities. In
the game, you face monsters in battle
• being required to attend a recognised religious holiday
and you can be friends with them, or
• exceptional or urgent family circumstance (e.g. attending a funeral) defeat them. Undertale has many boss
Following an absence from school you must ensure that within 7 days you fights containing challenging battles.
provide your child’s school with a verbal or written explanation for the It also has a 4.8/5 star rating by fan
absence. However, if the school has not received an explanation from you gamer 10/10 by STEAM, and is critically
within 2 days, the school may contact you to discuss the absence. acclaimed by many other sites. You can
play it on everything except for Xbox and
Principals may decline to accept an explanation that you have provided IOS.
if they do not believe the absence is in the best interest of your child. In We rate Undertale a 4.9/5.
these circumstances your child’s absence would be recorded as unjustified.
By Brando, Orlando, Lucien and Ivan.
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When this happens the principal will discuss their decision with you and Word of the Week
the reasons why.
Principals may request medical certificates or other documentation
when frequent or long term absences are explained as being due to GASCONADE
illness. Principals may also seek parental permission to speak with noun & verb
medical specialists to obtain information to collaboratively develop
a health care plan to support your child. If the request is denied, the
principal can record the absences as unjustified.
Travel
Families are encouraged to travel during school holidays. If travel during
school term is necessary, discuss this with your child’s school principal.
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.
Pronunciation: Gas-kon-ay-d
In some circumstances students may be eligible to enrol in distance
education for travel periods over 50 school days. This should be Meaning: excessive bragging,
discussed with your child’s school principal. boasting and showing off
education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/student-wellbeing/ Synonyms: bluster, bombast, brag,
attendance-behaviour-and-engagement/media/documents/attendance/
attendance_parents bravado, gloat, boast
Antonyms: modesty, humility,
simplicity, meekness
LACLA Report Sentence: The actor would
Hello everyone! Mikayla and Anika here. So…are you confused? Well, gasconade to everyone about his
we are the new LACLA monitors of this year! LACLA, also known as “Let incredible acting skills and how
African Children Learn Association” is a charity that raises money to help
any director would be lucky to cast
him after his play.
Etymology: Gasconade came
from the mid 17th century word:
gasconnade which came from
gasconner meaning ‘talk like a
Gascon, brag’.
By Alice and Imogen
House Points
kids in Africa go to school. Last term we raised a grand total of $1,411.75! FREEMAN 300
This term we are hoping to get at least $1,450. Okay, that seems like a lot
but we know you can do it!
RILEY 300
Since Wednesday we have been in our new classes and so if you haven’t
yet got your bucket it will come very soon. When you do get your bucket
if have not already, please be sure to donate because kids out there need COOMBS 400
your help! Thanks,
Mikayla and Anika PERIS 800
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Technology Report January Birthdays
Phone 12 Pro Max
Jasmine 2nd Prinsha 16th
Stancio 3rd Yichen 16th
Juliet 3rd Reuben 17th
Elijah 3rd Emilia 18th
Evana 4th Emily 18th
Willie 3rd Jadon 19th
Sai 5th Sameer 20th
Parnika 5th Isabella 20th
Leon 6th Pharunyu 20th
Andrew 6th Alex 21st
Zifan 6th Isaiah 22nd
Monique 7th Dua 22nd
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the latest model of iPhone from Apple and is the
go to phone for iPhone fanatics and every day bloggers. The iPhone 12 Pro Sayuki 9th Lynn 25th
Max was released on the 13th of November. The iPhone 12 Pro Max has Elijah 10th Savar 25th
several improvements from the iPhone 11 and 12, the main improvement Dylan 11th Harrison 25th
is that the iPhone 12 Pro Max is 4x more resistant to falling than the iPhone Scarlett 11th Elise 26th
11. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is 11% thinner, 15% percent smaller and 16% Faydee 11th Zifan 26th
lighter than the iPhone 11. Mikayla 11th Nira 26th
Xinfei 12th Sofia 27th
The iPhone 12 only has two lenses and the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max Mia 13th Intra 31sth
have three lenses. The iPhone 12 Pro Max prices range from $1,699 all the Alisha 14th
way up to $2,369 depending on which model, so it is pretty cost efficient.
Users of this phone rate this product 4.5 out of 5 stars so this is a perfect
phone for iPhone enthusiasts and every day users. 4 1/2 Stars Jokes of the Week
By Jack and Sameer
Two hedgehogs are in the middle
of the road and are next to a zebra
SRC Report crossing. One says, “Don’t cross
here!”
Hi, we’re the SRC: Ali, Ada and Ziggy, and we will
be writing all of the SRC reports for this year. We
The other one says, “Why not?”
would like to give a warm welcome to all of the new The first one says, “Look what
members of the Ashfield Public School community. happened to this zebra!”
As the term goes on we will inform you all about
the important events that the SRC will be holding.
For now, we would like to introduce you to Ashfield Public School’s ten
A lot of people cry when they cut
wellbeing choices. These include: responsible, respectful, resilient, safe, an onion the trick is not to create
learner, fabulous, friend, healthy, inclusive and embrace diversity. an emotional bond.
If you have any suggestions or ideas for the SRCs, please put them in the
I have just opened a new
suggestion box (outside the office, next to the grammar challenge) or feel
restaurant; there’s no menu, you
free to talk to one of the SRC with a badge.
just get what you deserve. It’s
By Ali, Ziggy, Ada. called karma.
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Book Report We used complementary colours for our dragons and
lions to be colourful and stand out. Our Chinese dragons/
Skulduggery Pleasant and The lions were also painted with such colours as blue, yellow,
Sceptre of the Ancients white, or red (primary colours) for extra colours.
Author: Derek Landy
Reading Age: 11+ Deadly Report
After the death of Gordon Edgley, Australia day- Invasion day?
a critically acclaimed author, his
Australia Day has been called by
niece Stephanie Edgley inherits his
many names including invasion day,
mansion. On the first night staying
survival day and many more. But
in her new house, a man asks her for a key, and when she
which one fits what happened? It was all on the same day
doesn’t answer, he bursts through the door, in an attempt
when Arthur Phillip and his 11 convict ships conquered
to take her life. However, she is saved by 400-year-old
indigenous land and disrupted the sacred connection
detective, Skulduggery Pleasant, who introduces her to
between the land and the native Aboriginals. It was also
a world of magic and wonder. They are accompanied by
on that day when modern Australia started to come to
boxer Ghastly Bespoke, swordswoman Tanith Low and
being. So, a time of celebration or a time of mourning?
informant China Sorrows. Stephanie and Skulduggery
are the last line of defence against Nefarian Serpine, who Recently, the usual protests took place at Djarrbarrgalli,
threatens to bring the evil Faceless Ones back and burn known as the Sydney Domain, and thousands of people
everyone to the ground, both magical and mortal alike. banded together to engage in a peaceful protest against
With the fate of Earth in their hands, will they defeat racism and unfairness to Indigenous peoples. These
Serpine or will the entire magical community collapse in protests were already sparked by the earlier BLM protests,
chaos? in which people were fighting for African American
people’s rights as humans when a man named George
Matthew K, Matthew C, Jadon
Floyd’s life suddenly ended due to only an unnecessary
amount of force used by the police. The sole reason of this
man’s death was due to racism; The police suspected him
Resident Art Report because he was a man of colour. This seems to be a good
reason for Australia day to be considered racist of a name.
Even though it may seem that name is discriminating
at first, there is a plausible reason for this name to be
appropriate. This day was the start of modern Australia,
the day technology in Australia started and innovation
came to being in this country. The only reason that now
you have an energy connection and a water source is
because of this day. Modern Australia was shaped by the
5/6 PB have been learning about Chinese New Year! We fateful day that Captain Phillip colonised this unknown
used inspiration from the Lion and Dragon dances to land and named it Australia.
create our own watercolour artwork in light of Chinese
New Year. The lion and dragon have similar reputations Invasion Day and Australia Day are practically the same
as being mythical, powerful and auspicious. These dances thing but from different perspectives. Australia day
are a long-time tradition, meant to bring good fortune celebrates the British conquering Australia, while Invasion
and prosperity to businesses or a neighbourhood in the Day is the same thing but is mournful which is from the
coming year. The noisy beating of the drums is thought to Indigenous Australian’s perspective. Invasion Day is
drive away spirits that don’t have good intentions.
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beneficial as all these buildings would not have been begins. Celebrations such as the Dragon & Lion Dance,
created without the invasion. However, this is still bad as Family reunion dinners, Red packet handouts, visiting
the British cannot just go around assassinating Indigenous temples, fireworks and dances all occur during this time
Australians. Australia Day is good for the British from period. These are all essential things that are celebrated
their perspective as they have claimed another country. during this 10 day period. There will be plenty or parties
They can have room for prisoners and expand their area. and celebrations in many households.
Australia day is detrimental in the same way as Invasion
Day on the 26 January. 23rd - 26th (Lantern Festival)
In conclusion, the only thing appropriate for the date of
26th January is for it to have multiple names, both names
opposing each other in meaning. One of celebration and
one of remembrance and mourning, for the day of the
capturing of Australia was a tragic day for aborigines but
a joyful one for the British. It was a bizarre day.
Culture of the Week
The lantern Festival, also known as the Yuan Xiao Festival
Chinese New Year Celebration - Finished
is not only celebrated in China but many other Asian
The streets are now bustling with early celebrations. Countries (Vietnamese tet, Korean Solnal and Tibetan
Fireworks are being prepared and houses are decorated Losar). This festival honours deceased ancestors. The main
and splashed with vibrant reds and golds. For those aim of the Lantern Festival is to promote reconciliation,
people who haven’t yet realised, Lunar New Year is peace and forgiveness. This celebration marks the end of
drawing near! the New Year celebrations and welcomes the New Year.
Customs and Traditions occur such as houses festooned
Chinese New Year (also known as the Spring Festival or with bright lanterns (often covered with riddles. If the
Lunar New Year)is the grandest and most celebrated solver answers the riddle correctly, they receive a gift.)
holiday in China. It is celebrated on the dates based off During the Lantern Festival (a lot like the Spring Festival),
of the Lunar Calendar and this year (the year of the Ox), celebrations such as the dragon dances, parades and
Chinese New Year goes on for a 23 day period (Feb 4th- fireworks occur. Small round rice balls filled with nuts
26th). are also eaten during this festival (called Yuanxiao or
Tangyuan). Yuanxiao or Tangyuan are round because they
4th - 11th (Little Year) symbolize wholeness and unity between the family &
During this time period, Little Year is celebrated. Little community.
Year is the start of preparations for the main event of the
Customs and Traditions:
festival. It usually falls around a week behind Lunar New
Year or the Spring Festival. It is also widely known as the
Festival of the Kitchen God. It is believed by the Chinese The Dragon Dance:
that the Kitchen God (Zao Jun, Zao Shen, or Zhang Lang) On the fifteenth day of Lunar New Year, people perform
reports the affairs of each family to the gods in heaven this ceremony. The dragon is thought to scare away evil
and protects the heart of the family. This all is believed to spirits and bad luck, and brings in good luck instead. It
happen whilst families begin to decorate and prepare for represents power, wisdom and wealth.
the main festival.
The Lion Dance:
12th - 22nd (Spring Festival)
The lion in Chinese culture symbolises superiority, power
On the 12th of February, Chinese New Year officially and wisdom. Like the Dragon Dance, the Lion Dance
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is performed to bring prosperity and good luck for the All students visit the Library every week for a Library
upcoming year. lesson. Borrowing has started already except for
Kindergarten. Please ensure that students have a Library
The Giving of Red Envelopes: Bag with their name marked on it. Any strong bag is
suitable except plastic.
People give red and/or gold envelopes or packets filled
with money to friends, family and employees as a symbol The Library is open every Break 2 time from 1.40 for Years
of good luck. The colour red means good luck and 3-6. Students are able to select from many quiet activities
prosperity, so it makes sense why this was the colour for including chess, construction games, origami and of
the envelopes. course reading.
Family Reunion Dinners: There are many Triple E initiatives held in the Library
A New Year’s dinner (celebrated in both Chinese & including Spellodrome, Robotics, Typing, Coding Club,
Vietnamese New Year’s) is when a family gets together Homework Club and Times Table Club. Check on Enews for
and celebrates New Year with a dinner. A New Year’s the name of the coordinating teacher and the times these
dinner is considered one of the most important meals of are held.
the year. Many families tend to prepare various dishes for
A new selection of books have been purchased including
this event. The menu for this dinner is exceptionally large
the book called Penguin Bloom based on the current
and consists of traditional meals and includes dumplings,
movie that is playing, as well as plenty of titles available for
chicken, pork buns, crab noodles etc.
Accelerated Reader and Premiers’ Reading Challenge….
Temple Visits: So Happy Reading Everyone
One of the more solemn events that occur on Lunar New
Mrs Drummond
Year is the various temple visits. In China it is like a duty
for families to visit temples or shrines to pray for a lucky
upcoming New Year.
Sport Report
Fireworks & Dances:
On the 6th of December 2020, the Vodafone test series
During the ancient times in China, firecrackers were used with Australia against India began. India had a bad start
for scaring evil spirits for the upcoming year, thus making being bowled out for 244 but Australia couldn’t get the
a following tradition for fireworks & firecrackers to bring runs, only scoring 191. India started out batting the next
happiness and luck. day, getting all out for 36 runs! The 5th lowest test score
ever! Australia easily chased India’s lead, ending the game
By Jessica & Renata on the first day.
After a crushing defeat, India struck back with force,
Library News beating Australia by 8 wickets and levelling the series.
Welcome to 2021.
I hope everyone was able to read
loads of books during the holidays
and discovered numerous, new
titles. Please tell me if you have any
favourite books you would like
purchased for our Library.
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In sports news, Australia recently played a test series Nathan’s Contribution
against India. India ended up winning, in the comeback of
the century. The third test, (Pink test) raised over $3 million
dollars for the McGrath foundation, a foundation founded
by Glenn McGrath, former cricket player, to help women
with breast cancer. This is the most ever raised for this
foundation, in 13 years of running it. “To say we’re blown
away would be an understatement,” Said Glenn after it had
finished.
Stage 3 Garden
The stage three gardens are growing: Aloe Vera, Lettuce, On the piano/keyboard, an octave is a set of eight keys
Potatoes, Mint, Spring Onion, Basil, and Chinese Pink including C, D, E, F, G, A, B and C. The prefix oct means
Celery. eight. Examples of words with oct is octopus and
octagon. An octopus has eight tentacles. An octagon has
Due to the school holidays, the plants were not watered
eight sides.
enough and are withering. So we recommend watering
the plants weekly. Preview of Games
Minecraft is a video game where you can build and craft
things. There are zombies and creepers in the game.
Contributed by Nathan
Stage 2 Garden
The stage two gardens are growing: Capsicum, Eggplant,
and Pot Marigold.
The stage two gardens are going well. Plants are growing
good. Some need more.
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Recipe of the Week • Preheat oven to 180 degrees C
Roasted Cherry Tomato and Basil Spaghettini with • Place tomatoes in a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil,
Garlic Toasted Panko Crumbs season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with 5-6 finely chopped basil leaves.
• Crush 3 cloves of garlic and mix well with the
tomatoes.
• Bake for 25-35 minutes.
Cooking the pasta:
Break pasta in half and place in a glass bowl, cover
generously with water, so the pasta is submerged, add
This is an easy recipe as you can use tomatoes and basil a teaspoon of olive oil. Cook in the microwave for 12
from your garden. Cherry tomatoes and basil can also be minutes on high. Stop and stir the pasta halfway through.
grown in pots on a balcony or bought at grocery stores. Strain in a colander using oven mitts.
Ingredients: Cooking the garlic toasted panko crumbs:
• 1 ½ Cups of cherry tomatoes In a skillet (type of fry pan - any fry pan will do) on low heat
add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the finely chopped shallot
• ½ Cup of basil leaves and cook until soft and clear. Add panko crumbs (can be
found at local supermarkets) and 1 clove of crushed garlic.
• 5 cloves of fresh Garlic Stir continuously until panko crumbs are golden brown
and not burnt.
• 4 Tablespoons of olive oil
Assembling the pasta dish:
• 200g of Spaghettini (thin spaghetti)
Place the pasta in a serving bowl, stir through the roasted
• ¼ Cup of panko bread crumbs
tomatoes and the remaining fresh basil leaves. Sprinkle
• 1 finely diced shallot (type of onion) with roasted garlic panko crumbs and serve with grated
parmesan cheese.
• Cracked pepper and salt
• Parmesan cheese for serving
Roasting the Tomatoes:
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Dear Lonely Lisa,
Everyone has experienced making friends
before at a new school, and sometimes you
might be a little hesitant on who you want
to be friends with. This happens to many
people and it’s okay! If you find someone
or a group that you want to join in with,
don’t be afraid to ask! People are always
welcoming! You can also simply start up
a conversation and introduce yourself, or
even just compliment someone in your class.
Dear Advice Box, Finding people that share your interests also
helps, and you can join extra activities you
I’ve just arrived at the school and it’s enjoy before, during or after school and you
already been one week, but I still sit by might find someone that likes the same
myself at lunchtime. There’s a group of girls things as you! Some activities that you can
who look really nice and I would like to play join are tennis, glee club, typing club and
with them, but I’m too scared to ask them. many more!
I don’t want to be annoying or too pushy
in case they’re discussing something private. From The Advice Box
I’m used to my friends (from my old school)
meeting up with me at lunch and playing and
Hide and Seek. What should I do?
From Lonely Lisa
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SCHOOL UNIFORM
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).
GARDEN CLUB
Gardening is a wonderful opportunity
to be in a multi-sensory environment
where children can touch and feel
plants and be exposed to the amazing
scents of growing herbs.
We look forward to planting some
more vegetables next term with the
generous voucher provided to us by
Bunnings Ashfield.
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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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Triple E initiatives
Triple E 20211 2021
initiatives Term
(Engagement, Enrichment
(Engagement, Enrichment & Extension)
& Extension)
Day Time Activity Teacher Contact
7:30am – 8:30am Tennis Paul Xu 0450 484 759
8am – 1pm Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821
Junior Choir Ross Marsh
Monday 11am to 11:30am SCHOOL
Eisteddfod Ritu Talwar
Drumming Club SCHOOL
1:25pm – 2:10pm
Senior Recorder Xara Perrin-Murphy SCHOOL
3pm to 4pm Ukulele Anni Chi SCHOOL
7:30am – 8:30am Tennis Paul Xu 0450 484 759
8am – 1pm Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821
Typing Georgie Balmain SCHOOL
8am – 8:45am
Chess Adrian Miranda 9745 1170
T Junior Drama Shirley Peshos
Tuesday 1:40pm – 2:10pm Robotics (3-4) Sara Origlio
Operation Art Liz Howard SCHOOL
Timetables Club Denise TeAwa
3pm – 4pm
Robotics (5-6) Christine Kassabian
3pm – 4:30pm Dance Class Sandra Malone 0419 483 108
7:30am – 8:30am Tennis Paul Xu 0450 484 759
8am – 6pm Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821
8am – 8:45am Computer Coding Marivic Murray
Stage One Recorder Mee York Wong
SCHOOL
Wednesday 1:35pm – 2:10pm Debating Rebecca Melia
Senior Choir Xara Perrin-Murphy
1:40pm – 2:10pm Robotics (K-2) Georgie Balmain SCHOOL
3pm – 3:45pm School Band Ben Hingley 0413 428 474
3pm – 4:30pm Art Class Years Yr 3-6 Michelle Menzer 0415 331 575
7:30am – 8:30am Tennis Paul Xu 0450 484 759
8am – 8:45am String Ensemble Julian Monasterio 0466 691 732
Thursday 8am – 8:45am Lego Club Luisa Leonardi SCHOOL
Training Band Ben Hingley 0413 428 474
8am – 9am Typing Class Georgie Balmain SCHOOL
7am – 2pm Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821
11am – 11:30am Glee Club Christine Kassabian
Kindergarten Recorder MeeYork Wong
1:35pm – 2:10pm Senior Drama Shirley Peshos SCHOOL
Badminton Anni Chi
3pm – 4pm Gardening Praneeti Cyril
3pm – 4:15pm Art Class Years K-2 Michelle Menzer 0415 331 575
3pm – 4:30pm Homework Club Joan Drummond SCHOOL
7:30am – 8:30am
F Tennis Paul Xu 0450 484 759
Friday 8am – 8:45am Spellodrome Sara Origlio SCHOOL
7am – 2pm Private Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821Term 1 Week 3 - February 2021
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