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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 14

Photos of the Week 15

Student Work 21

Community News 26

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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A NSW Department of Education Future Frontiers report (2017) describes engaged thinking, resilience, resourcefulness and creativity to be some of the key skills required to be an active and engage citizen in the 21st Century.

As to be expected, an effective and relevant 21st Century curriculum must develop these skills. In our classrooms therefore, learning activities and tasks are designed and implemented that enable students to work collaboratively, apply knowledge, solve problems and create shared understanding through innovation and deep thinking. From student groups working together to investigate mathematical challenges and explain scientific methodologies, to team projects presented via You Tube and debates that argue a point of view – a 21st Century classroom (not too far from a later 20th Century classroom) incorporates open-ended thinking and co-operative learning.

A question to be posed then, is how to measure this type of learning? How do we know if our students are successfully making appropriate growth in their ability to acquire and master the skills that have been identified as imperative for success in the 21st Century?

When thinking of measuring student performance we typically think of tests and assessments that focus on progress in literacy and numeracy. These tests and assessments, such as NAPLAN, are relatively easy to administer and typically provide data on a student’s ability to respond to set questions at a particular point in time within a defined time limit.

What sort of assessment can be used to measure a students’ ability to engage and collaborate as they apply knowledge and skills to solve open-ended problem-solving situations?

An answer can be found in the collaborative practice of teachers as they work together to look at individual student performance and make decisions based things like on the learning intention, success criteria and implementation of a lesson, the available resources and how learning was scaffolded and differentiated according to individual needs.

To measure 21st Century learning teachers must engage in professional conversations and use consistent judgement to understand the degree to which an individual student has met the expectations for success. They must cooperate and share expertise to engage in deep discussion and make evidence-based decisions.

It is therefore imperative that a robust 21st Century school enables teachers to work as teams. At Ashfield Public School collaboration is valued and systematically implemented, occurring for example, each fortnight with Stage meetings that provide the opportunity for professional conversation about student learning and achievement.

Creating tomorrow’s world is about today’s schools enabling students to develop the necessary skills, understanding and mindsets. Teacher collaboration is a key to ensuring that this occurs.

Lauren Sten

Relieving Principal

docs.acara.edu.au/resources/Developing_21st_century_competencies_Prof_Barry_McGaw.pdf

Renshaw, P., Baroutsis, A., van Kraayenoord, C., Goos, M., and Dole, S. (2013). Teachers using classroom data well: Identifying key features of effective practices. Final report. Brisbane: The University of Queensland.

From the

Principal’s Desk

It takes a team of teachersto educate a child

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Principal’s Recognition

Class Name Reason

6B Selina • Taking pride in the quality of her work!

6R Omar • Being a considerate classmate and friend

5/6M Ralph • Always working cooperatively with his peers during learning tasks

5K Eron • Engaging and suspenseful narrative writing

5R Rosie • Showing her dedication towards Mathematics

4/5T Augustine • Creativity in writing and visual arts, and working consistently in all learning areas

3H Daviti • Displaying a positive attitude in the classroom

3/4K Thomas • Always trying his best in all areas of learning

3/6L Veronica • Developing her skills to be an active participant in lessons

3/5C Mariah • Great effort in all areas of her learning

3/4M Akira • Consistently upholding the Wellbeing Choices

2/3H Luane • Consistent effort in all learning areas

2P Louis • Consistent effort in reading

2W Apurv • Showing great improvement in Writing and Mathematics

1M Samuel • Always willing to work collaboratively and support his peers during learning activities

1W Nira • Always trying her best and working well with her peers

KK Winter • Writing great recounts

KP Akiiki • Always being kind to others and fantastic reading!

KC Alira • Enthusiasm towards learning and being a kind friend

KS Clovis • You are a passionate learner and I am so proud to be your kindergarten teacher

KZ Lucas • Showing significant improvement in his reading

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

English Conversation ClassTue 6 Nov - 9:00am - 11:00am

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

Tue 13 Nov - 9:00am - 11:00am....................................................................

English Conversation ClassTue 20 Nov - 9:00am - 11:00am

....................................................................Twilight Picnic

Wed 21 Nov - 5:00pm - 6:30pm....................................................................

English Conversation ClassTue 27 Nov - 9:00am - 12:00pm


Tue 30 Oct - 9:00am - 11:00am....................................................................Extra curricular/ group photosTue 13 Nov - 9:00am - 12:00pm


Tue 20 Nov - 9:00am - 11:00am....................................................................

Twilight PicnicWed 21 Nov - 5:00pm - 6:30pm


Tue 27 Nov - 9:00am - 11:00am....................................................................

English Conversation ClassTue 4 Dec - 9:00am - 11:00am


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

PICNIC CARSS PARKThu 13 Dec - 9:00am - 3:00pm

....................................................................Proposed School Picnic @Carss Park

Fri 14 Dec - 8:00am - 3:00pm

Check Ashfield Public School’s website Calendar for more

upcoming events.

Mark your calendar

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We have already had an action packed Term 4 in Kindergarten. The highlight so far has been our excursion to the Field of Mars in Ryde for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic. We went on the bus which for lots of children was the best part of the day! When we arrived with our picnic lunches and Teddy Bears we met Edward the head bear. He had written us a letter about our picnic and we were excited to find out more about PAWS. We had crunch and sip then talked about conservation and keeping our environment clean. We found out that PAWS stood for Plants that animals eat, Air for us all to breathe, Water we all drink and Shelter to keep us warm and dry. We went on a bushwalk, played some games and went on a walk following clues our teddies had left us. The clues led us back to our teddies who were all having a great time together. We joined them for a picnic then got back on the bus to head for school. A fantastic day was had by all.

KindergartenStage Page

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Stage 1Stage PageWelcome Back to Term 4. Stage One have started back with excitement and lots of interesting learning. All students are enjoying the gymnastics lessons implemented by qualified instructors from Fit Futures. In these classes the students have been challenged to learn new skills, work on their balance and learn to use the gymnastics equipment.

At the end of last term, we were very busy working on our artworks for Harvest Festival. Well done to each and every Stage One student. They worked very hard to complete a sculpture which was showcased in the main playground. It was a wonderful experience for the students to be able to show off their hard work to all parents and visitors that came through the festival. Thank you to all our parent volunteers who helped make the artworks such a success.

Another highlight from the end of Term 3 was our Bradley’s Head excursion. It was a wonderful, busy day, being guided around the National Park. We looked for bugs in the bush, sea animals on the beach, and learnt about the animals which call the national park home. It was a great way to finish our Geography unit.

We are looking forward to a fun filled Term 4. Don’t forget, Year One will be going swimming in week 4.

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Stage 2Stage Page

Term 3 at Ashfield Public School finished extraordinarily with celebration of The Garden Festival. The festival was a huge success featuring student performances, music bands and community performances. Many congratulations and a big round of applause to all participants including, Junior and Senior Choir, Bollywood Dance, Senior Drama and School Band! The spectacular and vibrant artwork from each stage adorned the event exceptionally. A variety of stalls, games and activities built the environment of fun and frolic. The school community appreciates the painstaking effort of the P&C in meticulous and efficient planning, and flawless organisation of the festival.

In addition, Stage Two presented their view on Sustainability in The Honour Assembly in week 10, reiterating the 9 Rs of sustainable behaviour. Through their performance, the students advocated practising respect, remake, restore, remember, repair, refuse, reduce, reuse and recycle for a better future.

Time flies when you are having fun. We are in the final term of the 2018 school year and the teaching and learning is in full swing. This term Stage Two will be learning about The Earth’s Environments in Geography whilst polishing their mapping skills. Through conducting experiments, they will observe, investigate and draw conclusions about the ways in which heat transfers between objects. Students will be further developing concepts in numeracy and consolidating their understanding using hands-on activities and real-life mathematical problems.

Children benefit from an active lifestyle and participating in any sport. Through our comprehensive programs we provide opportunities for students to develop holistic personalities. This term our PDHPE program includes gymnastics. Gymnastics lessons are assisting them to build on their social skills like active listening, following directions, taking turns and respecting others whilst developing toned muscles, improved balance, and better posture. Commitment, discipline and challenge offered through these lessons will benefit students in classroom learning.

This term, alike all terms is promising and filled with rich and engaging learning experiences amidst fun and excitement.

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Stage 3Stage PageCongratulations to Tonya who represented Stage 3 at the Strathfield/Canterbury Network Final of the Ultimo Directorate Public Speaking Competition. Tonya presented an amazing speech and we wish her well when she competes in the Grand Final on 14th November at St Peters Public School.

On 17th October our Senior Concert Band participated in a workshop conducted by Burwood Girls High School. It was a great day where we combined with other primary schools to perform as part of a 100 piece band. This was an exceptional experience for all.

Year 6 have been busy raising funds for their upcoming excursion to Canberra in Week 4. Students have had two successful ice block days and a BBQ day, raising over $1700. Many thanks to Nicole Kandilierakis our parent who organised the BBQ last term. Stay tuned for more ice block days.

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Library ReportThe Library has been given a freshen up during the holidays to house a new selection of books as well as plenty of titles available for Accelerated Reader and Premiers’ Reading Challenge. Come and check them out.

RFF classes are running smoothly covering topics such as where we live, geography of China, investigating daily weather and seasons, Canberra and Federal Government.

Unfortunately our Book Club helper Rachel will be unable to run the club this term due to ill health. We hope she is feeling better very soon. Mrs Drummond’s Friday afternoon reading group will still continue.

Homework club started last week and will continue until week 8. Please advise your child’s teacher if there are any changes to arrangements leaving school after homework club.

Don’t forget to be on time at the Library if you attend Triple E programs. There is something on every day as well as Library lunch activities.

Mrs Drummond

Wings of Fire SeriesBook 1: The Dragonet Prophecy

By Tui T. Sutherland

The tribes of the dragons have been in war for decades, all in battle over a missing, ancient treasure, and the decision of who will be the Queen of the Sandwing tribe. But a small, secret group named the Talons of Peace are fighting against this war, hoping to reunify the tribes through 5 Dragonets, who have been prophersised to end the war.

The Talons of Peace have raised the young Dragonets in hope that they will stop the fighting, but none of them

seem to meet the expectations that are set for them. When the 5 Dragonets escape from their hidden cave to find their original homes, they realise how much weight is on their shoulders. The war is unlike anything they’ve ever seen. Will they ever be able to end the fighting?

This series is a captivating read that will please adventure seekers. I would recommend this book from year 3 and up.

Levi 6B

The

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Deadly Kids ReportIn Term 3 I received the Deadly Kids Award, and it was my third Deadly Kids Award. The ceremony was at the University of Technology Sydney’s Great Hall. The ceremony started at 12:00pm, however we had to arrive much earlier. We had time for snacks before the ceremony. Lots of important people were at the ceremony including parents, famous actors, politicians, and prominent members of society. After the ceremony we all had time to talk and got to enjoy a huge buffet.

By Brant

PSSA ReportThis week our PSSA softball senior girl’s team played against Croydon. They played at Hammond Park, Croydon won 15-5. Our senior boys PSSA team played against Croydon. Croydon won 30-6. Our cricket PSSA boys’ team played against Burwood at Ashfield Park, Ashfield won 128.5-78.5

October BirthdaysLily 1st

Aariza 1st

Sarah 2nd

Minglang 2nd

Zacharia 2nd

Giovanna 3rd

Alona 4th

Freya 5th

Grace 5th

Yuan Elly 5th

Skylar 7th

Christoper 7th

Ivy 8th

Kayla 8th

Sienna 9th

Xuan 10th

Denzel 14th

Prince 15th

Travis 16th

Chrisraine 17th

Arabella 17th

Zeyad 18th

Kian 19th

Maya 19th

Keanu 20th

Veronica 20th

Alexander 20th

Jonah 20th

Joshua 21st

Niva 21st

Zackary 21st

Ilija 22nd

John 23rd

Clovis 23rd

Kevin 23rd

Arlo 23rd

Arlo 25th

Lachlan 26th

Devika 27th

Emilia 27th

Connor 28th

Grace 28th

Marty 30th

Sophie 30th

Oscar 30th

Jeffrey 31st

House Points

FREEMAN 10,450

RILEY 10,560

COOMBS 9,400

PERIS 9,200

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Nepalese ReportLakhey Dance

The Lakhey dance is one of the classical dances of Nepal. It is performed annually, during the festival of Indrajatra, which is celebrated for nearly a week during the end of September or first part of October.

According to people’s belief, Lakhey are men eating demons living in the dense forest. They hunt animals and people passing through the jungle. Whenever they have a good meal they dance with joy. Previously Lakhey dancers used to select victims for human blood sacrifices.

By Smriti and Hannah

Chinese ReportMoon Lady

Since it was the moon festival recently, the Moon Lady is an old Chinese legend. There was a beautiful lady called Chang Er and her husband was Hou Yi.

Hou Yi was worshipped because he was a master at archery because he

saved China from the 10 scorching suns. He shot all of them until there was one left. As a gift the emperor gave him a 2 special potions. If you drank one of them you would become immortal, if you drank both of them you would float up and become a spirit.

He decided to keep it in a safe secret spot and went to tell Chang Er. One day one of Hou Yi’s apprentices grew envious of the potions and decided to take it. He came to Chang Ers house and threatened to kill her if she didn’t give him the potions.

Chang Er didn’t know what to do so she drank both and started feeling weightless. She floated up and up all the way to the moon. Hou Yi came back and realised what had happened so he threw Chang Er’s Jade Rabbit to her which she managed to catch so she wouldn’t be lonely in the Moon Palace. Now when it is the Moon Festival and there is a full moon, you can see the Moon Lady’s shadow, you can also wish a secret and special wish to her…

FREEMAN 10,450

Game of the WeekMINECRAFT

Minecraft is a game you can get on your PC, mac, console, tablet, and mobile. In Minecraft you can build a

castle in creative or go full savage and go survival. In survival you have to try to not die by crafting a swords and axes to defend your house.

Sport of the WeekBADMINTON

Badminton is a sport played in teams of 1-4. It is usually played indoors within a 20 by 44 foot court. The aim of the game is similar to

tennis. Hit the cork to and fro and gain points when the opposition can’t keep it in the air.

By Elijah, Jack, Xyan and Kieran

Word of the weekDYSPHORIA [ Noun ]

Definition:

It sounds similar to euphoria, a word that I have done before, and that is because euphoria is happiness while dysphoria is the opposite.

By Chris - 6B

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Recycling News

In the past we’ve told you that, surprisingly, only some of the recycling you put on each week is actually processed and used again. Some of it is stored in warehouses; some is shipped overseas to be processed but now, China has announced that it’s banning this type of input.

Hat Report

Congratulations on this editions most consistent hat wearers! Your hat wearing shows that you are very sun safe!

1st KS2nd KC3rd 1T

COUNTING BY 7s

By Holly Goldberg Sloan

Willow Chance happens to be a 12 year old genius, who finds great interest in medical diagnosing, and also has an interest in nature.

She finds it comforting to count by 7s, and leads a comfortable life with her adoptive parents, but doesn’t seem to be able to connect with anyone but them.

But when Willow returns, she receives the news that her parents have died in a car crash. The tragedy leaves her alone, not scared but confused. She doesn’t know how to cope in a confusing, unfair world. She must learn to make those connections that she never had, and to find a caring, surrogate family to rely and trust.

This story is an engaging and enjoyable book for more advanced readers. I personally really enjoyed this book. I recommend this book from year 4 and up.

By Levi 6B

Book of the WeekQuote of the Week

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was the president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was an anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and peace activist. He was born on the 18th of July 1918, and he died on the 5th of December 2013.

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Green TeamCape Sundew (Drosera capensis)

Drosera capensis, commonly known as the Cape sundew, is a small rosette-forming carnivorous species of perennial sundew native to the Cape in South Africa. Because of its size, easy to grow nature, and the copious amounts of seed it produces, it has become one of the most common sundews in cultivation. D. capensis produces strap-like leaves, up to 3.5 centimetres long (not

including the petiole) and 0.5 centimetres wide, which, as in all sundews, are covered in brightly coloured tentacles which secrete a sticky mucilage that traps arthropods. When insects are first trapped, the leaves roll lengthwise by thigmotropism toward the centre. This aids digestion by bringing more digestive glands in contact with the prey. The plant leaf surrounds the prey within an hour while tentacles continue to move to further trap the prey. Digestion takes well over 6 hours after a prey’s original ensnarement. The plant has a tendency to retain the dead leaves of previous seasons, and the main stem of the plant can become quite long and woody with time.

By Jay and Anubhav

SRC ReportWelcome back to Term 4, ready for another full term of learning. We hope you had a great time during the holidays. 5K and the VIP guests had a great time at the disco on the first Friday of term. Kindergarten had an amazing time on their excursion on the following Monday. Next week will be Year 6 Camp, so we hope all of Year 6 has a great time in Canberra. All of the Ice block days were a massive success. Thank you to all of those who bought ice blocks. Hope you have had a brilliant few weeks.

By SRC Executive

Technology ReportiPhone Xs, Xs Max and Xr | Tech Report

The new iPhone Xs and Xs Max is the new iPhone with pretty big internal upgrades. A new A12 Bionic chip allows even faster processing, making it the fastest smartphone on the market, but take note that since this is an “S” upgrade so the hardware has not changed except a new Gold colour, along with Space Grey and Silver

The iPhone Xr is a new, cheaper iPhone with the similar specs to the iPhone Xs and Xs Max but with one camera instead of two and a bigger variety of colours thanks to the aluminium frame, including PRODUCT(RED), Coral, Blue, Yellow, White and Black.

Something interesting about the iPhone Xr camera is that it can take portrait photos with adjustable bokeh (blur) with only one camera like the Google Pixel 2, with AI Learning. It definitely won’t be as sharp, and it won’t take portrait photos of anything but people because it isn’t that smart yet but it is a good compromise, especially for the price

Overall, these phones are a great upgrade depending on what phone you use right now. If you really want that new sleek iPhone design then go for it, but if you already own the iPhone X, then I wouldn’t buy the new iPhone. If you own any phone older than the iPhone 7, it would be a good time to buy the new iPhone, if you have enough money. The starting price for the iPhone Xr in Australian dollars is $1,229, the iPhone Xs starts at $1,629 and the iPhone Xs Max starts at $1,799, all with 64GB of storage. With 512GB it goes up to $2,369!

A big difference about the iPhone Xr compared to the iPhone Xs/Xs Max is that it doesn’t use OLED technology like the iPhone Xs/Xs Max, but it has an LCD. This means that the colours won’t be as vivid or accurate (like the blacks and whites), and the bezels on the side of the phone will be bigger.

To conclude, we believe the iPhone Xr is a lot more suitable for the average person as it is a lot cheaper, while keeping a lot of features. We rate the iPhone Xr 8.5/10 and the iPhone Xs/Xs Max 7/10 (for the pricing).

By Nicholas, Jehanzeb and Jasper

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Grammar Challenge

3-6 Grammar Challenges

Circle The Verbs in The Sentences:

1. The ocean was crashing down on the small boat, as he swam to safety.

2. Her eyes watched the ocean, closely she studied the glimmering sea.

K-2 Grammar Challenge

Q. What song do Vampires hate?

A. You Are My Sunshine

Recipe of the Week

Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon of salt

• 1 tablespoon of white sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 ½ cups of all - purpose flour

• 1 ¼ cups of milk

• 3 tablespoons of butter (melted)

• 3 ½ teaspoons of baking powder

Instructions:

Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour the melted butter, egg and milk into the well. Mix until smooth.

Heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium high heat. Pour the batter onto a frying pan. You can make them any size. When you see that both sides are a brownish, gold colour, your pancakes will be ready to serve. ENJOY!

By Vlada and Jodhi

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Advice withExpressive Eli I have recently been finding it hard to concentrate in class because I have already learnt the things that we have been doing. Please give me some advice on what to do.

Sincerely,

Tuned Out

Dear Tuned Out,

If you are being taught material that you already know, use your knowledge to excel at that subject, and remember that what the teacher is teaching you is always important, and even if you know the material. There is always more to learn even if you think you know about it thoroughly.

Hope that this helps, Expressive Eli

150 Nights of Reading

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Ash�eld Public School P&C

P&C

News Room

GARDEN CLUB

1st Monday of every month during School Term, from 3pm:

All students welcome to attend with their parent / grandparent / carer.

www.ashfieldpandc.com.au

@AshfieldPandC

Ashfield Public School P & C

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GET YOUR ENTERTAINMENT MEMBERSHIP NOW TO HELP ASHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL RAISE

MUCH NEEDED FUNDS!

The Entertainment Book comes in either hard copy or soft copy app for $70 for

Sydney area. You can buy the books from us online via this link:

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or from the 2nd hand uniform stall (cash only) operating near the canteen on Wednesdays and Fridays between 8:45 and 9:15. You can also buy online and arrange to pick up from the school.

SCHOOL UNIFORM DONATIONSNEEDED

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).

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Photos of

The Week

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Student

Work

Artwork by Natnisha

Mac - KS Teddy Bears Picnic writingStage 2 artwork

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Artwork by Grace - 6B

Veronica - KS Magic Beach writing

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Aariza - KZ

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Charlie - KZ

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Priya - KZ

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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

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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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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

T4 W3 November 2018


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

T4 W3 November 2018


Day Time Activity Teacher Contact

Monday

8am – 3pm Private Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821

11am – 11:30am Glee Glub Rebecca Melia & Christine Kassabian School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Drumming Club Laura Caloia School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Recorder Xara Perrin-Murphy School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Junior Choir Ritu Talwar & Cheryl Gurney School

3pm – 3:45pm Gardening Club Elizabeth Manning School

3:15pm – 6:15pm Abacus Maths Arpana Ahluwalia 0401 664 767

Tuesday

8am – 9am Typing Jana Moisa School

8am – 9am Chess Adrian Miranda School

8:10am – 8:45am Lego Club Anes Kim School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Drama Club Shirley Peshos & Emma Pressman School Hall

1:25pm – 2:10pm Operation Art Gabriella McGrath & Elizabeth Howard School

1:35pm – 2:10pm Robotics Club – Stage 2 Claire Pryke & Christine Kassabian School

3pm – 4pm Timetables Club Denise TeAwa School

3pm – 4:15pm Robotics Club – Stage 3 Christine Kassabian & Claire Pryke School

3pm – 3:45pm German Class Michaela Krenn 0411 631 426

3pm – 5:30pm Chinese Class Jane Dong 0402 168 371

7am – 4:30pm Private Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821

8am - 8:45am Training Band Ben Hingley 0413 428 474

Wednesday

8am – 9am Spellodrome Ritu Talwar School

8:15 – 8:45am Training Band Ben Hingley 0413 428 474

1:25pm – 1:45pm Junior Recorder Mee York Wong School

3pm – 4pm School Band Ben Hingley 0413 428 474

8am – 9am Computer Coding Imelda Finnegan & Alison Smith School

8am – 3:30pm Private Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821

1:35pm – 2:10pm Badminton Anni Chi School

Thursday

8:00am – 8:45am Senior Choir Jessica Bourchier & Cheryl Gurney School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Choir Jessica Bourchier & Cheryl Gurney School

3pm – 4:15pm Art Class – Years K-2 Michelle Menzer 0415 331 575

3pm – 4:30pm Homework Club – Years 3-6 Joan Drummond School

Friday

8am – 9am Typing Class Anthia Harris School

3:15pm – 5:30pm Abacus Maths Arpana Ahluwalia 0401664767

3pm – 3:45pm German Class Michaela Krenn 0411 631 426

Triple E initiatives - (Engagement, Enrichment & Extension)

T4 W3 November 2018


10 Well Being Choices

KIDS’ENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENT

FREE ICE CREAM wITH EVERY KIDS’ MEAL

FACE PAINTING & BALLoON TWISTING WITH PINKY & KOZI

Circus Tricks & Comedy with Tick Tock the Clown

Madness & FUN with Magician Glenn Keeley

EVERY TUESDAY 6PM - 8PM

SteaK

$10 $10DINNER • Monday – WEDNESDAY

SCHNITZEL

DINNER • THURSDAYS

$10 Meals

115 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield 2131 • (02) 8752 2000www.westsashfield.com.au • Members price noted

KID’SENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENT

Kid’s AREA • Free Parking • Weekly Cash Draws

WITH EVERY KID’S MEAL

FREE ICE CREAM

FACE PAINTING & BALLoON TWISTINGWITH PINKY & KOZI

EVERY TUESDAY 6PM - 8PM

115 Liverpool Road, Ashfield NSW 2131(02) 8752 2000 • westsashfield.com.au

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