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Every child, every opportunity

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Term 4Week 9

December 2019

Term 4 Week 9 December 2019

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INDEX

From the Principal’s Desk 1

Principal’s Recognition 2

Kindergarten Stage Page 3

Stage 1 Stage Page 4



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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StStudents are individuals who learn at different rates and in different ways. These differences influence how they respond to instruction and how they demonstrate what they know, understand and can do. Individual differences may include:

• cognitive abilities, including students’ current level of understanding and ability in relation to a particular topic or skill

• prior learning experiences

• learning styles and preferences

• motivation and engagement with learning

• interests and talents

While it is the job of the classroom teacher to prepare and teach lessons that are differentiated to the ability of the individual, catering for the learning needs of each student also takes a coordinated whole school approach.

To support teachers as they cater for the diversity of student learning needs, a school typically forms a Learning Support Team. At Ashfield Public School this team includes the principal, school counsellor, assistant principals and teachers.

The Learning Support Team meets weekly to make decisions about the use of school resources, including staff time, expertise, funds, facilities and materials, so that they are applied in a targeted manner to meet the learning and wellbeing needs of all students.

At a school level, it might be the decision to purchase a whole school reading program such as Accelerated Reader, or provide training for teachers to learn how to conduct a Best Start Kindergarten Assessment. At a particular year level it might the decision to use school based funding to employ a part time teacher to run numeracy groups or teach a cyber-safety program. At an individual level it might be the decision to enrol a particular student in a Triple E (engagement, enrichment, extension) initiative or create for an individualised education program.

The Learning Support Team is also responsible for coordinating a whole school assessment schedule. This is about collecting educational data to understand what’s working, and what areas may need improvement. It gives the school, teachers and parents the information required to make informed, evidenced-based decisions that will help all students make measureable progress.

Classroom teachers attend the weekly Learning Support Team meeting, at point of need, to discuss the student assessment data that has been collected in class, barriers to the learning of individual students, and ways to engage identified students so as to improve their performance.

Understanding how students learn, and providing an appropriate level of challenge for each individual is a sophisticated job. It requires that all teachers know every child in their class and how they learn so as to create and deliver quality, differentiated programs. An effective Learning Support Team is close at hand to coordinate the resources that enable teachers to improve student learning outcomes.

Damien Moran

Principal

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From the

Principal’s Desk

Success in numeracy and literacyis not attained by chance



Principal’s Recognition

Class Name Reason

6P Albert • Always collaborating positively with his peers

5/6R Jack • Working diligently in all learning areas

5/6M Kevin • Good progress in Reading Club

5/6J Adrian • Having a strong work ethic in all learning areas

5K Samuel Y • Great problem solving in Mathematics

4/5K Mehek • Being a terrific member and a kind and caring friend

3/4S Georgina • You always share your great sense of humour with

your peers

3/4H Mikayla • Consistent effort in all areas of her learning

3/4M Laura • Being confident and respectful in all situations

2M Zachariah• Demonstrating increasing respectfulness to all peers

around him

2/3T Adhiraj • Being a respectful and resilient learner!

2G Abigail• Being a great learner at school and at home with her

home reading

1P Jayden • Always being a kind friend to all

1M Maya • Being a warm friend to all and a hard worker

1X Rihanna • Coming to school with a positive attitude

1C Nehir• Always trying her best and applying herself to her

learning

K-6F Taj• His increased resilience and maintenance of a

positive outlook

KK Lachlan • Excellence in Accelerated Reader all year

KS Dhruv • Always being respectful towards peers and teachers

KZ Khana• Having a wonderfully positive attitude towards her

learning and friends

These students have been chosen by their teachers to share their best work or commitment to learning with the Principal.

Parent / Teacher InterviewsWed 11 Dec - 9:00am - 3:00pm

....................................................................Parent / Teacher InterviewsThu 12 Dec - 9:00am - 3:00pm

....................................................................Christmas Stall

Fri 13 Dec - 9:00am - 3:00pm....................................................................

Parent / Teacher InterviewsFri 13 Dec - 9:00am - 3:00pm

....................................................................Principal’s Disco for Winning House

Fri 13 Dec - 9:00am - 3:00pm....................................................................

Goodstart PresentationSat 14 Dec - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

....................................................................Presentation Assembly

Mon 16 Dec - 9:00am - 10:00am....................................................................

Year 6 Fun DayTue 17 Dec - 9:00am - 2:00pm

....................................................................English Conversation Class

Tue 17 Dec - 9:00am - 11:00am....................................................................

Learning Support MeetingWed 18 Dec - 7:45am - 8:45am

....................................................................Farewell Assembly

Wed 18 Dec - 9:00am - 3:00pm....................................................................

Talent QuestWed 18 Dec - 9:00am - 3:00pm

....................................................................Students Finish

Wed 18 Dec....................................................................

School Summer Vacation19 Dec 2019 - 27 Jan 2020

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upcoming events.

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We have had yet another action packed few weeks in Kindergarten. The Bring and Buy Sale was a huge hit with us all. There were some very enthusiastic parents and grandparents, supporting their children and grandchildren in their quest to become successful entrepreneurs.

Students thoroughly enjoyed the swimming program and have learnt many new water skills!

Teachers are pleased to report on a very smooth transition week and heard some great feedback about the experience of being in Year One. On the whole Kindergarten are excited and ready!

It’s amazing to look back and think about all our achievements and how we have grown. For most of us we have learnt to read and write and so much more. Children have formed some lovely friendships and teachers have just loved getting to know every student. It’s been a fantastic year!

As we wrap up the year we have also been singing up a storm ready for our end of year Assembly. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, a fantastic holiday and a good rest!

KindergartenStage Page



2019 nears to an end with excitement and anticipation for what’s ahead in the holidays and 2020 for our Stage One students and School Community, especially teachers. We spend time reflecting on our progress, events, achievements and successes. As teachers and parents we can see how well all the students have done and how far they have come in their literacy and numeracy skills. It has been an amazing year of learning for Year One and Year Two.

Year One had a fantastic time at swimming. We really enjoyed watching the progress and confidence that students made over the week. We hope all students continue to develop their swimming skills over the course of the Summer holidays.

Over the course of Week Eight, Stage One had their library visit at Ashfield Public Library. We highly recommend spending some time there. It is such a great space for all to enjoy while they are on holidays, read and borrow from there.

We have been very busy preparing for the Christmas Concert happening on Tuesday the 17th of December at 9am in the Hall. Please encourage your children to wear Christmas attire that they will need for their performance. Come and join us as we sing up a storm for you. The following the day we will be having Ashfield’s Got Talent at 10:30am in the Hall.

It has been a productive year for all our students. It is hard to believe how much progress they have made in all areas. The confidence and skills in all Key Learning Areas displayed by the students are always making us proud. We have appreciated your support throughout the year, from reading with your children, preparing costumes for events, science experiments and homework. The support for your child is evident in their learning. Ashfield Public School students always astonish us.

What great opportunities will 2020 bring to our school?

Stage 1Stage Page



Stage 2Stage PageIt is Week 9 of Term 4 - hasn’t it arrived quickly! Our past few weeks have been very busy with exciting learning experiences happening in every class.

Week 8 was our last week of the Gymnastics program. It has been a great 8 weeks of fun and active learning for all Stage 2 students. Stage 2 students have gained so many health benefits of Gymnastics.

The students also had the opportunity to visit Ashfield Library for reading and borrowing books. They thoroughly enjoyed discovering the library by browsing books, learning new vocabulary and making connections between texts and their own experiences.

We are looking forward to the Whole School Picnic and the Talent Quest in Week 10. Many of our Stage 2 students are performing in the Talent Quest to unleash their talents in drama, dancing, comedy and many more! Parents and families are welcome to join us.

Lastly Stage 2 teachers would like to say congratulations to all the students and how wonderful it has been teaching your child. We wish you a very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a safe and fun holiday.

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Stage 3Stage PageYear 6 are relishing their final week at primary school and preparing for an exciting new chapter in their lives. Year 6 enjoyed the night of festivities at their Graduation dinner and were excited to be presented with their yearbooks.

Stage 3 teachers would like to send their best wishes to our Class of 2019 and we look forward to hearing of their future successes. To farewell our Year 6 students, we will hold a special assembly on the last day of term, the 18th of December. We hope to see you there!

Year 5 have had a wonderful time at Fort Street engaging in exciting Science and Mathematics activities. It has been a pleasure working with the Fort Street teachers.

The last week of term 4 for 2019 is very exciting for Year 6. They will be having a Year 6 Fun Day at Cabarita Park. We will get to go for a swim and have a picnic in the park celebrating our last year of primary school. There will be the end of year Presentation Assembly where we acknowledge all the wonderful contributions Year 6 students have made throughout the year.



The

News Room

Differentiated Teaching Differentiation is a key high impact teaching strategy used by teachers to craft lessons that provide the right amount of support and challenge for every student.

Differentiated teaching enables all students to master their individual objectives and continually grow even if they aren’t necessarily at the same starting level.

The purpose of differentiation is to look at the relevant skill levels of students and ask: “What are we going to do to increase depth, broaden, extend and improve upon the knowledge and the skill base of every student in the class, regardless of the starting point?”

It doesn’t matter whether the student is at the top end of the academic spectrum, or whether the student requires additional support, it’s relevant to their starting point..

Differentiated teaching explained: Adjusting content, process and product

Teaching isn’t differentiated when a teacher sets the same task for every student, provides little variation, assesses all students against a general criterion, applies differentiated teaching techniques only for gifted students, and consistently establishes inflexible teaching groups.

Differentiated teaching occurs when a teacher plans a lesson that adjusts either the content being discussed, the process used to learn or the product expected from students to ensure that learners at different starting points can receive the instruction they need to grow and succeed.

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Differentiating a lesson by adjusting content

By adjusting content, you deliver different parts of the curriculum to different students depending on their starting level and what you expect them to learn in that lesson.

Practically, this may mean refining foundational areas for students or supporting others to extend themselves deeper into the curriculum.

Differentiating a lesson by adjusting the process

When you adjust the process of a lesson, you are changing the methods you use to teach and how you expect students to learn. This adjustment could look like employing collaborative learning with excelling students and explicit instruction with others, or using modelled approaches or multimedia.

Differentiating a lesson by adjusting the product

When you adjust the product of a lesson, you are changing the specific success criteria for students to demonstrate what they have learned.

Teachers can differentiate the product of a lesson by asking some students to teach another student how to complete the object of the lesson, or to use the specific learning outcome to complete an authentic task. This can be comparable evidence of success and achievement.

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Maths Challenge

K-2 Maths ChallengeAn apple cost $1, a banana cost 50 cents, and an orange cost 40 cents each. How much for 2 apples, 3 bananas and 1 orange?

A. _____

3-6 Maths ChallengeNicole wants to go to the zoo. It costs $ 29.50 for an adult ticket and $14.30 for a child ticket. How much for 2 adults and 3 kids?

A. _____

By Rose, Disen and Minty

December Birthdays

Ziqiu 1st Zixuan 1st Francis 1st Steve 2nd Leith 2nd Lachlan 2nd Talha 3rd Ariana 4th Crisanna 4th Lijan 4th Srishti 5th Justin 5th Samuel 5th Jessica 9th Rini 9th Charlotte 10th Suyog 13th Rasna 13th Tia 14th Moxi 15th

Liam 16th Sydney 16th Edain 16th Veya 17th Patrick 17th Damini 18thJasmine 19th Timothy 19th Anurag 20th Chloe 20th Danai 20th Rory 22nd Felix 22ndKrishna 23rd Adhiraj 23rd Akiiki 25th Luane 29th Aileran 29th Srivihaan 30th

Game of the WeekPEWDIEPIE’S PIXELINGSEver wanted to battle with pixelings, well Pewdiepie’s pixelings does just that. Collect unique monsters known as pixelings, battle with

players across the globe in real time, listen to original music as well as real voice acting by people such as Jacksepticeye and Pewdiepie himself.

By Darcy & Angus



Grammar Challenge

K-2 Grammar Challenge

Tick the correct spelling and fix up the incorrect spelling

� apple � watrmelon � grape � orangu � pumkin � carrot � pineapple � pear � tomeito

By Jack and Connor

3-6 Grammar ChallengeQuestion 1

Formal and Informal Language

Radioactive pools of toxic waste are okay for others to live in; even acid cannot kill them.

What phrase would you replace the underlined word with to make the sentence more formal?

A. NO CHANGE

B. are all right for others to live in;

C. are home to still others;

D. suit others to a tee;

Question 2

Word Choice

The two principal types of kayaks are: the easily manoeuvrable white-water kayak and the largest sea kayak.

What word would you replace the underlined word with?

E. NO CHANGE

F. very biggest

G. more large

H. larger

By Timothy L (6P)

Word of the weekIDIoSYNCRASY (N.)When you describe one person’s feature as a peculiar or unique trait, you are also saying that the feature is

idiosyncratic. For example, “One of his little idiosyncrasies was always preferring to be in the car first”.

By Jeffrey

100 Nights of Reading

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Deadly Kids ReportHuman Rights Day

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Human Rights Day annually falls on Tuesday 10th December. Human Rights Day symbolises how all people of all cultures, religions, genders, and ages, should be treated equally. This year, Human Rights Day marks the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a historic document that was adopted and put into use by the United Nations on 10th December, 1948.

This is our last Deadly Kids Report for 2019 and we say goodbye to everyone. Thank you for reading our reports this year!

“We believe that it is vital for all people to be treated with equal respect and kindness, regardless of gender, culture, age, beliefs, and appearance. We hope that everyone will feel respected this Human Rights Day.” - Claire and Emma

By Claire and Emma

Culture of the WeekRemembrance Day

This day marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended the First World War(1914-1918). We observe one minute’s silence at 11 am in memory of the

millions who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.

By Alan and Andrew


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PSSA ReportDue to bush fire weather, all cricket and softball games were cancelled. For this season, our cricket team placed 8th, the girls’ softball team placed 4th and the boys’ softball came 2nd.

By Claudia


Sai Anvi KS



Technology ReportApple Watch Series 5The Apple Watch Series 5 is the newest watch released from Apple. It has many features that other watches don’t have. The watch monitors your heart rate and sends notifications when it appears too high or low. Another feature is the watch can measure the volume of the noise around you. It alerts you if the noise can affect your hearing. The watch has workouts for different fitness goals. It can measure the distance you have walked in a day. You can compete with your friends in fitness challenges. The watch is just like a phone and you can call, text, pay and listen to music with just a watch.

By Timothy P and Edain

SRC ReportHello everyone! What an amazing term it has been. The Movie Night was a great success and we raised a lot of money for the school. The Year 6 Graduation Night was also wonderful. Year 6 had an amazing time at West’s Ashfield. We are sure that Year 6 students have formed great friendships and will have meaningful memories of this school, once they leave for High School, however, there are still a few things to come. For example, the Year 6 fun day, Ashfield’s Got Talent, and the Presentation Day assembly. Year 1 and Kindergarten had a great time learning how to swim and we also had our school picnic where everyone had fun at Carss Park. It was a delightful experience! The Principal’s Disco is coming very soon, so make sure you try hard to help your house win!

Book ReportAlex Rider Stormbreaker

By Anthony Horowitz

Alex Rider is not closely related to his uncle, but when he is killed in a supposed car accident, Alex is not convinced that is what really happened. He becomes determined to find out the truth. But when he narrowly escaped from being annihilated looking for the truth, the head of MI6, Britain’s spy agency, sees Alex’s reckless curiosity as an

opportunity, and Alex is convinced into joining MI6 and begins training for his first case. An action-packed novel, the plot in this exceptional read changes at a breakneck speed. Stormbreaker is the first book in the gripping Alex Rider series. So far there are 14 books in this series. We recommend this book for ages 10+ and we rate it 3.7 stars out of five. Also, don’t forget to complete your Super Holiday Reading Challenge, to get some Certificates of Success next year! Merry Christmas and have a safe holiday.

By Grace and Rosie

Recipe of the WeekLayered Trifle Terrine

A lovely dessert for Christmas. It looks as impressive as it tastes. Have a very merry Christmas and have a lovely holiday. Farewell to the Year 6’s of 2019.

Ingredients:

• 5 gelatine leaves

• 85g raspberry jelly packet



What’s a Snowman’s favourite song?

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How do you know Santa Claus is good at karate?

A: He has a black belt

• 200ml boiling water

• 200ml cold water

• 450g plain Madeira cake

• 60ml orange juice

• Fresh raspberries, to serve (optional)

• 125ml (1/2 cup) thickened cream

• 55g caster sugar

• 200g mascarpone

• 2 tbs custard powder

• 1 tbs caster sugar

• 410ml milk

Method:

1. Grease a 7cm-deep, 9 x 25.5cm, approx. loaf pan.

2. Place a gelatine leaf in a bowl of cold water. Set aside for five minutes or until soft. Squeeze out excess water.

3. Place gelatine leaf in a large heatproof jug with the jelly crystals. Add the boiling water. Stir to dissolve the crystals. Add the cold water. Stir well. Pour into the prepared pan. Place in the fridge for two hours or until set.

4. Meanwhile, for the cream layer, place two gelatine leaves in a bowl of cold water. Set aside for five minutes, or until soft. Combine the cream and sugar in a small saucepan and place over medium heat on a stove top.

5. Cook, stirring, for two minutes or until the sugar dissolves and the cream is warm. Squeeze out excess water from gelatine leaves. Add to the cream mixture. Stir until smooth and combined.

6. Set aside to cool slightly. Whisk in the mascarpone until smooth. Carefully pour the cooled cream mixture over the set jelly layer. Place in the fridge for 1-2 hours or until set.

7. For the custard layer, place the gelatine leaves in a bowl of cold water. Set aside for 5 minutes or until soft. Whisk the custard powder and sugar in a small saucepan until combined.

8. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Place over medium heat. Cook, whisking frequently, for three to five minutes until mixture boils and thickens. Squeeze out excess water from gelatine leaves.

9. Add to the custard mixture. Stir until smooth and combined. Cover the surface of the custard with plastic wrap and set aside to cool.

10. Carefully pour the cooled custard mixture over the set cream layer. Cut the Madeira cake into 1.5cm-thick slices.

11. Cover the custard layer with the cake slices, trimming to fit (you may not need all of the cake). Drizzle the cake with orange juice. Cover and place in the fridge overnight or until set.

12. Dip the loaf pan into hot water for 10 seconds to loosen the slice and turn out onto a serving plate. Decorate with raspberries, if you like.

By Fadila, 6P



Dear Sincere Sienna and Lovely Lily,In I don’t have a problem, but I just wanted to thank you for everything you’ve done for us this year. You’ve been helping everyone with their problems, and I don’t think Ashfield Public would be the same without you! Everyone is going to miss you next year, and I hope you both have a great time in high school!! Sincerely,Ashfield Public school

P.S, and here’s our final bit of advice:The wellbeing choices will be your friends forever, and following them will help you be a better person, and a better student. If you follow them, it’ll help you go wherever you want to go!

Dear Ashfield Public school,

Thank you so much for all the kind compliments, and we both think it won’t be the same next year without this inclusive community! Thank you everyone for making this school a better place, and giving something to do. This school has been an adventure for us, and we hope you all have an amazing Christmas and a happy new year!

Hope we were able to help this year!

Forever Grateful,

Sincere Sienna and Lovely Lily

Advice with Sincere Sienna &Loving Lily



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.

BADALYA - tHANK YOU!Badalya would like to thank our incredible school principal Mr Moran, our amazing Sarah / P&C committee and all the wonderful families of Ashfield Public School.Without your help and support Badalya would not be possible.Through Badalya we have got to know so many lovely family members who form part of our school community, who we may not have had the opportunity to spend time with previously.The kitchen has helped to create a new culturally inclusive hub as different cultures have come together to help, support and encourage and our kids have loved it too.Thank You Ashfield, what an amazing school & an amazing community!Wishing everyone safe & happy holidays.

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P&C Annual General MeetingThe Ashfield P&C AGM was held on Monday 25 November. Introducing the new Executive Committee 2020:

President - Vacant (Sarah Vickers caretaking)

Vice PresidentsDavid Lattimore - Finn Lattimore - Michaela Toohey

Treasurer - Graham Bennett

Secretary - Sarah Vickers

Non office-Bearing Executive Members

Kathryn Courtney Prior - Megan Maurice - Michael McAteer - Evan Mistilis - Olivia Wood

The P&C is very grateful to the outgoing Treasurer Roshni Mezups and outgoing Secretary Tabatha Paterson as well as outgoing Vice President Brennan Daly for their hard work and support of the school.

The following Sub-Committees were also set up. Below are the current members but every sub-committee would welcome more members:

• 2nd Hand Uniform and Bags: Louise Millward

• Canteen: Sarah Vickers

• Events: Olivia Wood, Kathryn Courtney Prior, Blair Callon (for Art Show only)

• Fundraising + Sponsorship: Gemma Collier, Sarah Vickers, Kaddy Zhou

• Gardening: Sean Hardy

• Grants: Graham Bennett, Gemma Collier, Megan Maurice, Michaela Toohey,

• Sustainability: Kathryn Courtney Prior, Michael McAteer, Louise Millward

• School Cultural Community Liaison: Blair Callon

If you would like to be involved with any of the Sub-Committees or leap in and become the new President of the P&C we would love to hear from you. Get in

touch with us as [email protected] to start the conversation or feel free to approach any of the members of the committees listed above.

The P&C is a vital part of the school community. Thanks to the efforts of the 2019 P&C members over $80,000 was contributed to the school this year to pay for enhancements to classrooms, playground, technology and safety. We also had great fun with the Harmony Day feast, School Disco, Comedy Night and Movie Night, all of which happened because of parents and carers like you who gave their time and efforts.

Thank you also to the following companies who sponsored our school events this year:

• Ray White Summer Hill raywhitesummerhill.com.au

• Ashfield Mall www.ashfieldmall.com.au

• Mental Maths Abacus www.mmabacus.com

• Club Ashfield www.clubashfield.com.au

• Summer Hill Village Vet summerhillvillagevet.com

• Specsavers Ashfield Mall www.specsavers.com.au

• DJ Jimmy Trifti jimmytriftiradio.com

• Souvlaki Boys souvlakiboys.com.au/souvlaki

And the many other local businesses who donated prizes to our silent auction and raffle.

See you for another great year in 2020!



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The BookThey’re as old as the hills, been here for thousands of years

Yet as young as an infant, as their future fame nears

Capturing hearts like a sunset, drawing tears to my eyes

With armour of a strong knight, the cover never lies

As hard as a rock, with a heart of pure steel

Yet as soft as a pillow, running smooth like a wheel

My book is always here to save the day

Like fish to a hook, never running away

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Community

NewsHomework helpDo 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-taskingSomewhere 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 – uneatenAlmost 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 EnglishDoes 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

MathsStruggling 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



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______________________________________

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Ashfield Public School Every child, every opportunity

Out Loud

Every child, every teacher, every parent, every day

The single most important activity for success in reading, is reading aloud to children.

…that bedtime story increases:

motivation and enjoyment of reading vocabulary the ability to learn to read a lifelong love of books and reading

Ashfield Public School Every child, every opportunity

Out Loud

Every child, every teacher, every parent, every day

The single most important activity for success in reading, is reading aloud to children.

…that bedtime story increases:

motivation and enjoyment of reading vocabulary the ability to learn to read a lifelong love of books and reading



Gift Wrapping for CharityHave your gifts wrapped for a Gold Coin donation this Christmas.

Gift wrapping service located outside Kmart on Level 3 in Ashfield Mall. All proceeds will be donated to the Bill Crews Exodus Foundation.

16 December - 24 December

Pose with Santa ClausBring your own to take your own Santa photos. Plus each child receives a FREE gift.

For Santa hours please visit: AshfieldMall.com.au

From 28 November - 24 December



Haberfield Tennis CentreAges 4 – 16

Christmas Camp: Thurs 19 - Fri 20 Dec

January Camps 2020: 1 Mon 6 - Fri 10 Jan2 Mon 13 - Fri 17 Jan 3 Mon 20 - Fri 24 Jan

154a Hawthorne Parade, Haberfield. Ph: 02 9798 3299 email: [email protected] | www.haberfieldtennis.com.au

“Like” us on Facebook for more info, regular updates & weather checks.

ONLINE BOOKINGS visit haberfieldtennis.com.au

FUN LAST DAY Fairy Floss, BBQ, Slushie’s, Trophies & Prizes

LARGE AIR

CONDITIONED CLUBHOUSE

ALL DAY EVERY DAY

Tiki Falls Giant

Water Slide and

Lost Jungle King

Cobra Castle

WHAT TO BRING:• Hat, Drink Bottle

and Sunscreen• Swimming Costume and

Towel (for water slide)• Recess and Lunch• Tennis Racquet

(also available to buy or hire)

LEARN TO PLAY:• Stroke Production• Improve Tennis Skills• Tennis Games• Singles & Doubles Round Robins

After Care

also available:

3pm-5.30pm

$20pp daily

including fruit

and drink

ADDITIONAL SIBLING

DISCOUNT $10 OFFapplies when all

children are attending the same camp for

the full week

ALL CAMPS $55 daily

$240 full week9am-3pm

SUMMER Tennis CampsSUMMER

Tennis Camps

You can come for a day

or as many days as you like!



This is what I need in my bag…

Crunch & Sip

10:00 – 10:15

Lunch

11:00 – 11:50

Recess

1:50 – 2:15

Other

Library Bag School hat Reading Folder

11am - 11: 30am

1:25pm - 2:10pm11am - 11: 30am

1:25pm - 2:10pm

10:00 - 10:15



Day Time Activity Teacher Contact

Monday

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

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

Tuesday

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

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

Wednesday


8am – 9am Spellodrome Georgia Zabakly School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Choir Laura Caloia 0416 614 821

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

Thursday

8am – 9am Computer Coding Ritu Talwar School

8am – 9am String Ensemble Julian Rose 0466 691 732


1:25pm – 2:10pm Junior Drama Kasandra Skitarelic School

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

Friday8am – 9am Typing Class Melissa Rajasuriar School

3:15pm – 5:30pm Abacus Maths Arpana Ahluwalia 0401 664 767

Triple E initiatives - (Engagement, Enrichment & Extension)



10 Well Being Choices

A L L K I D S M E A L SI N C L U D E S D R I N K & I C E C R E A M

115 Liverpool Road, Ashfield 2131 T. (02) 8752 2000 www.thegardenwests.com.au

E V ERY T U E S D A Y 6 P M - 8 P M

Free face painting & balloon twisting with

Pinky & Kozi every week!

Kids in

12 & under

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