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Respect,
Responsibility 2a Wyndham Street Greta NSW 2334
& Email greta-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Personal Best Fax 4938 7230 Phone 4938 7331
COURAGE AND LOYALTY
Term 1 Week 6 7 March 2019
Community BBQ
On Tuesday afternoon we held our community
barbeque for all families to attend and informally
chat with their child’s class teacher/s. Teachers had
prepared an informative brochure for their families
which included lots of information about the coming
school year, as well as classroom routines and
expectations. It was lovely to watch the different
interactions and speak to people about how their
child has started the new school year.
I personally found it very valuable as people
approached me to give feedback or ask questions
about different aspects of our school. It is going to
be another busy year at Greta PS, but also one that
will bring great satisfaction to us as a whole school
community.
K-2 Classroom Highlights
Our youngest learners are immersed in a wealth of
different learning experiences this term. It is such a
delight to walk past and into their classrooms,
hearing them speak excitedly about the new learning
they are doing each day.
Kindergarten have shown their artistic skills through
a directed drawing of a piranha following their
immersion in the text Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas.
In case you didn’t know, piranhas like to eat human
bottoms! The students enthusiastically recounted the
text for me and proudly showed their artwork.
Students in K/1 are working hard to grasp single
sounds and sight words, improve letter formation
and clap syllables in words during their daily reading
warm up. This new way of teaching and learning,
known as explicit instruction, is being rolled out in all
classrooms this term under the guidance of Miss
Hogan and Mr Cameron.
1/2B have been working on some collaborative and
cooperative problem solving, accepting the
challenge to build a tower of newspaper that can
hold a basketball. They could only use masking tape
to hold the structure together. This group discovered
that if they modelled the legs on Kayli’s plait, then
it would be quite sturdy and survive the challenge.
1/2R are thoroughly enjoying their Science and
Technology unit called 'Mixtures'. They have worked
together to combine different ingredients to make
Tim Tam balls. Through their investigation they
discovered that the condensed milk was crucial to
recipe, enabling the mixture to firm up once rolled
and put into the fridge.
We will continue to showcase classrooms in the
newsletter throughout the year.
Mrs Sharon Morris
Principal
Website: Greta Movie Night Wrap Up
www.greta-p.schools.nsw.edu.au We would like to extend our gratitude to Brett Wild and the team from Cen-
Keep up to date with tral Hunter Business Chamber for their outstanding organisation, publicity
happenings and support for our school community and P&C Committee on the week-
At our school via the :- end. The twilight markets and movie night was a fabulous success and we
warmly thank our families who joined in this community event. Once we
Greta Public School App know the final figure that is being donated to our P&C, we will let everyone
Or know. We are looking to put this amount towards a new smartboard.
Facebook Page
Huge thank you to Trunks meats singleton
SCHOOL HOURS I would like to send out a huge thank you to the management and staff of
Supervision from: 8.30am Trunks Meats Singleton. Last Tuesday due to unforeseen circumstances I
Classes Start: 9.00am was unable to collect the sausages for our community bbq from Singleton.
School finishes: 3.00pm Not only did they deliver these to our school they also went to Woolworths
Singleton and collected the bread rolls for me then delivered them also.
ASSEMBLIES ARE HELD I was absolutely overwhelmed with their community spirit, compassion for
EVERY SECOND THURSDAY IN THE
SCHOOL HALL @ 2.10PM my circumstance and generosity of their time and effort.
Although at times we may think we all live a self-centred life obviously this
Thurs 14th March is not true as day after day we read of beautiful acts of kindness and com-
Parliament Leaders Induction passion such as this.
Thurs 28th March Amanda King
Thurs 11th April School Admin Officer
DATES TO REMEMBER RTHS Gifted and Talented Class Information 2020
We have received the Gifted and Talented Class Information booklets from
Year 6 - High School Rutherford Technology High School for Year 7 2020. The booklets contain
Expression Of Interest Notes what the process and timeline is for students who are interested in applying
Sent home 11th March for a position in this class. This process does include a placement test,
Returned by 19th March which is a 2 hour examination, to take place on Tuesday 6th August from
9:30am. Applicants are also required to complete a portfolio for submission
School Cross Country on the examination date.
22 March If you are interested in your child applying for one of these position, please
ask for a booklet at the office.
Stage 3 Canberra Deposits Due
Fri 22 march Asthma Update
Each year we require asthma action plans to be updated. If you have noti-
Zone Cross Country fied the school that your child is an asthma suffer and have supplied an
2 April asthma plan and medication could you please keep in mind that the next
time you visit the doctor a new updated plan is required. This is depart-
Stage 2 Aussie Bush Camp ment requirement and is particularly important when attending excursions.
Wednesday 10th April Medication can also expire and need replacing.
Final payment due
Scholastic Bookclub
Stage 2 Aussie Bush Camp Dates Scholastic Bookclub was sent home last week, if you are interested in
2 & 3 May (Term 2 Week 1) ordering can you please do so by Friday 15 March, via the “BOOKCLUB
LOOP”, instructions are below.
P&C NEWS To register for the “Loop” it is as simple as logging onto “scholastic.com.au/
GENERAL MEETING LOOP or downloading the app to your electronic device. Then:-
Monday 18 March 1. Once you have registered or signed in if you have an existing account.
@6pm in the staffroom 2. Click on ORDER and then select your school and your child’s class.
(This meeting will commence with
Add your child’s first name and last initial (so we know who the book is for).
the AGM followed by General
Meeting) PLEASE NOTE YOUR CHILD’S DETAILS WILL NOT
BE SHARED IN ANY WAY.
4. Enter the item number from your Book Club catalogue.
UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
5. All orders are sent directly to the school to be submitted to Scholastic
Tuesday
8.30-9.30am and books will be delivered to your child’s classroom
6. There is no need to send in paper order forms or payment details to the
Friday
8.30-11.00am school
New Stock Arriving Soon
CLASS AWARDS
K K/1 Yr 1/2B Yr 1/2R
Ryan S Zoe B Kayli M Freya J
Dexter T Blayz M Mackenzie V Charlie S
Yr 3/4B Yr 3/4R Yr 5/6B Yr 5/6R
Jade S Charlie R Kadilee F Angus L
Alana H Ben Y Billy Mc Lilly L
Alyssia B Meyah L Harvey W Ariella S
Dojo Awards
K Jade S K/1 Maddison H
Yr 1/2B Kayli M Yr 1/2R Lorelai B
Yr 3/4B Talan M Yr 3/4R Amanda B
Yr 5/6B Charlotte H Yr 5/6R Jace E
Positive Behaviour Learning
Respect Responsibility Personal Best
This fortnight we have been very successful in writing, teaching and then putting into practice
our PBL Lesson on Assemblies. We hope those family members who attended last week’s
assembly noticed the positive changes.
We have also successfully reached our next full school PBL award level and the students have
again voted to select their own reward. This time the school has selected Golden Hour - a
hour of different activities that the students can select to do.
Geckos have now changed colour to pink and to make the challenge a little tougher tey have
been through the washer and dryer and have shrunk! These are still being given out for our
desired behaviours.
This newsletter we will look at how we measure respect. We do this by asking these three
questions:
Are you cooperating?
Are you valuing people and property?
Are you showing courtesy and manners?
Mr Upcroft
PBL Communicator
Cleanup Australia day A huge thankyou to our students and staff who participated in the 32nd annual Clean up Australia Day. Armed with gloves, bags and great attitudes we picked up quite a bit of rubbish both within the school grounds and around the township. Students demonstrated Greta Public School’s Core values and showed great enthusiasm to support this very worth- while Australia wide event. It was nice see students and teachers working together to make a difference to our school and town. Mrs Hemsworth Co-Ordinator
P & C NEWS AGM Information Please note that the next P&C AGM will be held on Monday 18th March commencing at 6pm in the library followed by a general meeting. The following positions will be vacated and opened for nominations: President 2 x Vice President Secretary Treasurer Canteen Co-Ordinator Assistant Canteen Co-Ordinator Uniform Co-Ordinator All financial members unable to attend the meeting please send in apologises. Attached is a copy of a nomination form, please fill out and indicate if you are happy to accept nomination of one of the above positions or if you wish to nominate someone for one of the above positions. Please hand in to the Office/Canteen by close of business Friday 15th March. P&C Membership All financial membership will remain current until the close of the Annual General Meeting. Anyone wishing to become a financial member or renew their membership can do so by paying $1 at either of the below mentioned meeting before the AGM. Please remember everyone is welcome to attend any of the P&C meeting and to have your say. However to vote on any raising business and make final decisions you must be a financial member. TERM 1 FUNDRAISING 5 Cent Challenge We are running our 5 cent challenge for the whole year again. We will have a term prize for the class that collects the most money in each term, and a bigger prize for the class that collects the most money over the whole year. So start collecting all your 5 cent pieces and bring them and place them in the tins in your classroom. Easter Raffles We are seeking donations of Easter related items to go towards our Easter raffles. Any donations will be kindly accepted at the canteen. The raffle will be drawn at the Easter hat parade. Your help and support in the event will be greatly appreciated. Raffle ticket books will go out in the next few weeks. Colour Run Our colour run will be held on Wednesday 10th April. More details to follow in coming weeks. Hotdog/Mufti day Date and details to come in following weeks. UNIFORM SHOP Unfortunately our Uniform Co-Ordinator will be off for a few weeks. Please fill out a uniform order form and give to the office ladies and your order will be filled when a committee member is able to do so. Thank you for your under- standing during this time. GENERAL MEETINGS Monday 18th March at 6pm in the staffroom, following the AGM. We welcome new members to come along and join to share your ideas and skills with us. We would love to see some new and of course our familiar faces. Children are welcome to attend. Michelle Woodhouse P&C President. SNACK SHACK NEWS Price list changes Our new price list begins from next week, this price list was attached to last fortnights newletter. The price rise is due to increased costs. Lunch orders Please remind your children that they need to return to the canteen their lunch order bags to the canteen to re- ceive any frozen items ordered for their lunch. New and different Chill J flavours There are some new flavours for our Chill J. These include watermelon, orange passio and lemonade. Chill J drinks are fruit flavoured sparkling water drinks. Water bottles The canteen is refilling drink bottles with fresh cold water free of charge. Volunteers Our canteen is for your child so if you have a few spare moments, please come and talk about how you can help your child’s school. Canteen Coordinator
Greta Public School P & C Association Nomination for President…………………………………………………………………………… Nominated by ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Seconded by …………………………………………………………………………………………. Nomination for Vice President…………………………………………………………………….. Nominated by ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Seconded by …………………………………………………………………………………………. Nomination for Secretary…………………………………………………………………………... Nominated by ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Seconded by …………………………………………………………………………………………. Nomination for Treasurer…………………………………………………………………………… Nominated by ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Seconded by …………………………………………………………………………………………. Nomination for Canteen Co-Ordinator…………………………………………………………… Nominated by ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Seconded by …………………………………………………………………………………………. Nomination for Uniform Shop Co-Ordinator……………………………………………………. Nominated by ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Seconded by ………………………………………………………………………………………….
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