Phone: 5881-2612 Fax: 5881-5090 Email: edward-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.edward-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Week 4 Term 2 - 17th May 2011

Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and Friends,

What a wonderful day it was for our special recipients of

our first Level One Awards for 2011. Respect, Friendship, Safety and Effort are values and positive behaviours which

are embedded in our school’s welfare system and are the

expectations for all, at Edward Public School. By acknowledging exemplary efforts in the achievement of

positive behaviours we recognise the qualities upheld in our school and also those important to Australian society

and the defining of citizenship. Our children’s personal development is part of the PD H PE Key Learning Area,

and forms a significant component of our teaching and

learning programs, and to the ‘reporting to parents’ process. The teaching of positive behaviours ensures

success in both our learning and playing environments. Congratulations to our students and their families. It was

so lovely to see our children so well supported by our

parents and grandparents and friends.

Winter has arrived BRRRRrrrrbrr. . . . and our winter uniform looks fresh, smart and trendy, and more

importantly, it is very warm. Hats are still required to be

worn every day, despite cloudy or inclement weather. Thankyou mums and dads for the great job you do in

ensuring students look part of the Edward Public School Team.

House Teams are gearing up for the Edward Olympics on Friday. The sprint track is marked out, thanks to that

dedicated and well-oiled team of workers who come in on the weekend, year after year, to make sure everything is

just right for the children on Athletics Carnival day. I did

notice some serious practising happening at lunch time amongst laughter and the realisation that one hundred

metres can feel like a very long way for little legs. I’ve been told there will be a spectacular march past to herald

the opening of our grand event. And, like all the children, our staff and parents are looking forward to a great day.

Don’t forget to wear your house colours and come

prepared for a day of excitement.

Best wishes,

Joy Soper

ATTACHED TO THIS WEEK’S NEWSLETTER Cross Country Note

Structure Support Strategies Flyer

Conargo Mothers’ Day Cake Baking

The draw for the Conargo Mothers’ Day Cake making was

won by Mrs Nat Shaw who received a $10.00 canteen

voucher, and a box of chocolates.

Level 1 Ceremony

Congratulations to our first recipients of the Level 1 awards for 2011. Exemplary behaviour at all times takes

exceptional effort, and a strong sense of civic obligation. Embedded in our School Welfare Plan are

systems for rewarding positive behaviours that contribute to the safe, happy, respectful and positive

learning classroom and playground environments we

enjoy at Edward Public School. We thank Sue Laing, Year 7 advisor for 2012 at DHS for her address at our

special assembly, and helping with our presentation. Well done to: Tayissa Nethercote, Georgia McCulloch,

Tomas Bradley, Mitchell Graham, Cheyenne Farrall,

Taylor Wilkinson, Shannon King, Jack Michael, Taylor Leslie, Darcy McManus, Tom Holschier, Ebony

Behsmann, Gabby Clarke, Ella Harvey, Maddisun Larvars, Phoebe O’Neill, Kalani Scoullar, Molly Shaw,

Lachlan Buckley, Olivia Larcombe-Wellard, Georgina Mildren, Lily Muldoon-Leetham, Billy Michael, Ben

Blacklock, Hayley Moore, Bianca Semple, Stephanie

Maher, Bella White, Anna Young, Lachlan Saville, Hayden Kelvy, Maddie Irwin, Jade Parsons-Cooper,

Georgie McCalman, Emily Mildren, Anna Bowie, Billy Seymour, Chloe Charlton, Caleb Hupfield, Nicholas

O’Connor Keily Nethercote, Grace Mathewson, Kelsi

Johnson, Caitlyn Murray, Isabel Michael, Ashleigh Saville, Taylah King, Sophie Walmsley, Ella Park, Tianna

Cloughessy.

Athletics Field Markings

Many thanks to Dean Blacker, Sarah Young, Anthony Bradley, Chris Shaw and Wayne Bradley for undertaking

the marking of the athletics field over the weekend in preparation for this Friday’s carnival. Their efforts are

sincerely appreciated by our entire school community.

NOTICE BOARD

Week 4

Mon 16th May Level One Ceremony - 10.15am

Tues 17th May PSSA Netball - Edward School 11.30am

Thurs 19th May P&C Meeting

Fri 20th May Athletics Carnival - Edward School

Week 5

Tues 24th May NSW Computer Competition

Wed 25th May Cross Country

Thurs 26th May National Sorry Day

Fri 27th May K-1 Sports Afternoon

Excellence, Opportunity and Success

Athletics Carnival - Friday 20th May

We extend a warm welcome to all parents and friends

to attend our athletics carnival this Friday. Helping as an official and with novelty events for our younger

students is warmly welcomed and essential to allow us to conduct the day efficiently. Please offer your

assistance on the day.

Time Table

9.00am Normal Assembly

9.15am K-6 March Past 9.30am 800m events (K-2 to watch)

10.00am Age Races K-6 (100m) 11.20am Recess

11.40am Kinder back to rooms after recess Years 1/2 (unless in field events) -

novelty events - shelter area

12.30pm Lunch 1.10pm Carnival recommences. K-2 in class groups

on school side of track to watch age race finals

1.30pm K-2 to shelter area for novelty events

2.15pm K-2 to return for relays/presentations Note:-

Children to wear sports gear - runners, red shorts, white polos or a coloured t-shirt in house colours

(McLean-Green, Peppin-Red, Falkiner-Purple, Lawson-Yellow).

Canteen will trade at normal times with some special treats also for sale. A filled drink bottle for students is

also suggested.

Cross Country at Memorial Park

Just when you thought you’d be having a rest, it’s time to get out the joggers, yet again. This time we’ll be

going over to Memorial Park, in the forest, for our Cross Country running. Next Wednesday, 25th May 2011 is

the date to circle on the calendar. All students turning 8 years old in Year 2 and all Year 3-6 will be participating

in this exciting event. A note with details is attached to

this newsletter.

National Sorry Day

Significant events in Australian History are studied in

our Key Learning Area of HSIE. To mark the occasion of

the Apology on Thursday, 26th May, a special assembly will be held in the morning. We welcome Ms who will

speak to the children about the significance of the day and Mr Jones who will play the didgeridoo. Later stage

2 and stage3 students will watch the Apology and discuss its significance to all Australians. Other class

activities are also planned for this day.

Soccer

Congratulations to our girls who competed very well contested game of Soccer against the strong team from

Deni North. Both teams were skilled and determined , but it was the effort and teamwork of North that won

on the day. Well done Edward soccer players. Thank you to the parents who help transport the girls to

Rotary Park.

Reconciliation Week

Commencing on Friday 27th May, Reconciliation Week will begin at Edward Public School with busy fingers,

hard at work. With the whole school working together

to create an environmental art work to be displayed on our front fence(near the notice board), a huge start of a

celebratory week of the theme ‘recognition’ is sure to be enjoyed by all. Watch the newsletter next week, for

more information.

Personal Learning Plans

Invitations will be sent home to parents, friends and relatives of Aboriginal students to attend an information

morning tea to introduce and formally welcome our AEO, Jake Edwards who is currently relieving for Lisa

Jones who is on leave, talk about Personal Learning

Plans, Reconciliation Week and how parents can help their children in the classroom and at home. We look

forward to seeing you there. Tuesday, 31st May. All welcome!!!!!!!!!!

Science

Several very scientifically minded students, Dalton

Emery, Brady Howman, Ben Blenkiron from our senior classes went along to Wagga Wagga this week to

experience the world from a scientific perspective. Thank you to Candice Emery for transporting the

students to and from the Riverina Environmental

Centre.

Outback Theatre

Such talent and growth in confidence has occurred over

the weeks of drama lessons with Alex and The Outback

Theatre. Creative play, opinions and memories provide snapshots of Deniliquin from the mind’s eye of our

youth. The performances on Friday 20th May and Saturday 21st May certainly will prove to be highly

rating on the entertainment scale. All welcome- $5.00 a

ticket at the RSL club at 7pm.

Edward Awards Marndarr Jones Kinder Bronze 1 Tyron Ross-Gardam Kinder Brozne 1 Jyah Lavars Kinder Bronze 1 Alicia Smith Kinder Bronze 1 Lily Muldoon-Leetham Year 3 Bronze 1 Sophie East Year 1 Bronze 2 Ethan Leslie Year 4 Bronze 4 Chloe Rutter Year 5 Silver 3 Ebony Behsmann Year 2 Silver 4 Gabby Clarke Year 2 Gold 3 Caleb Hupfield Year 6 Gold 1 No. 2

Uni of NSW Computer Competition

The NSW Computer Competition will be held next Tuesday

24th May.

Values Focus

Teachers and students will be talking about the value of BEING FAIR in their classes this week. Ask your child

about the meaning of honesty and what it ‘looks’ like.

School Fees - Voluntary Contribution

The voluntary contribution of school fees has been set for

2011. A letter was distributed to all families late last term. The payment of fees is of invaluable assistance to the

running of the school. It is used in many ways: teaching

and learning resources, paper, art and craft supplies, reading material, technology items etc. The fees for 2011

are $35.00 per student or $50.00 per family. Any donations greater than these amounts will also be

thankfully received.

Canteen Roster

Wed 18th May Tracey Theobold, Gwen Busby

Thurs 19th May Sarah Graham, Jan Petersen Friday 20th May Jan Petersen

Mon 23rd May Katherine Oakley, Jan Petersen

Gwen Busby Tues 24th May Jan Petersen

Wed 25th May Tracey Theobald

Athletics Carnival - also available, Lasagne,

Steamed dim sims, hotdogs, packet of chips,

lollies, soft drink

Skippng Ropes for Sale

We have a limited number of white and red skipping ropes for sale. Cost is $4.50. Please pay and collect from office.

Deni Rovers F&NC

Primary Kids Disco Sat May 21st

Rovers Clubrooms 6.30pm till 9pm

$2 entry – drinks and snacks available

5/6YB Monologues

Over the last week 5/6YB have been presenting monologues of famous Australian identities as part of

their talking and listening program in HSIE. Some examples we had were Jessica Watson (Georgie

McCalman), Sir Donald Bradman (Billy Seymour, Brylie Salan, Tim Stevens and Dalton Emery), Tom Cruise—

Birdsville Mailman (Lauren Butcher), Steven Irwin

(Caitlyn Murray), Henry Lawson (Emily Mildren), Slim Dusty (Anna Bowie), Fred Hollows (Caleb Hupfield, Kelsi

Johnson), Sir Edmund Barton (Nicholas O’Connor)

Edward Public School Butler Street, Deniliquin N.S.W. 2710 - PO Box 455

Phone: (03) 5881 2612 - Fax: (03) 5881 5090

Email: edward-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

17th May 2011

Edward School Cross Country Year 2 (children turning 8 this year) and all Year 3 - 6

Dear Parent/Carers On Wednesday 25th May 2011, Edward School will conduct our annual Cross Country Championships in the Deniliquin State Forest from Memorial Park. Details 1. Depart School at 12.10pm (Early lunch for Year 2 - 6 between 11.00-11.20am). Brief re-

cess 12.00 - 12.10pm.

2. Walk the course - 12.30pm. 8/9 & 10 years - 2 km 11, 12 years 3km.

3. Races commence - 1.30pm.

4. Announcements, presentations - 2.30pm.

5. Return to school - 2.40pm.

6. Cost $2.00 for bus

7. Helpers - Yes please. To ensure a successful day we need lots of assistance with marshals and recorders. Please indicate if you can assist.

The annual Cross Country event is an important sporting event for our school and active participa-tion by all students is encouraged. While the distance to be covered is testing for the fittest of students, each child is asked to participate at a pace suited to their own fitness level. Students who prefer to walk the whole distance are encouraged to do so. Students who enjoy the chal-lenge of the Cross Country Race, will be able to participate on a more serious level. Place getters in each age group will be invited to compete in the District Cross Country Competi-tion as representatives of our school. Please return the below permission note and medical form, together with payment for the bus to the school office by Monday 23rd May 2011

Edward School Cross Country Year 2 (children turning 8 this year) and allYear 3 - 6

I give permission for my child/ren of class/es to participate in the 2011 Cross Coun-try event in the Deniliquin State Forest travelling by bus. Cost is $2.00 Signed: Date: I can / cannot assist on the day (helpers will be contacted prior to the day) Name: Phone: Medical conditions that staff need to be aware of:

Thankyou to everyone who helped out over the weekend- it was wonderful to see parents having a chat and a laugh

while helping raise money for the Edward P & C.

The Mothers Day stall at school was a huge success. The children loved coming a choosing something very spe-

cial for the special lady in their lives- and many returned at recess to buy extra gifts rather than spending the money on themselves at the canteen. Thankyou to everyone who kindly donated gifts for the stall and to Diedre, Linda,

Fiona, Lisa and Jo who ran the stall. As a bonus the stall also raised over $400.

Cake wrapping on Saturday took no time with lots of helpers and lots of cakes. Thankyou to all of those people

who cooked the 71 cakes. Everyone who cooked a donated a cake was put into a draw with the winner of the $10 canteen voucher & chocolates being Nat Shaw. Thanks to Katrina, Sharon, Sarah, Robyn, Christina, Debbie and

Missy who helped prepare the cakes for the markets.

The BBQ was a huge success- stall holders flocking for the early morning egg & bacon rolls, and selling out of steak

sandwiches. People commented on the professional look of our stall and the speed of our service- possible only be-cause of all the parents who kindly gave up their time. Thankyou Bernie, Diedre, Glen, Missy, Tim, Lisa, Laurens,

Steve, Janette, Felicity, John, Scott, Bronwyn. The BBQ ran smoothly because of the organisation and time of its organisers Anthony Bradley and Felicity Walmsley together with the wonderful Mr Brad. These people were at

school on Saturday making gravy and packing trailers, and worked all day at the markets from 7am till 4pm- an

amazing effort! The BBQ was a great success.

The cake stall was again popular- selling out before 12pm. Thankyou to Christina who manned the stall all day. The cake stall raised about $700 with cakes being sold for $10 each!

Year 6 students also helped out at the markets with both stalls and their conduct attracted many positive comments. Thank you to Ben, Emily, Ashleigh, Sophie and Isabel for their help.

Busy cooks at work- Scott Mildren

& Tim Maher

BBQ Queens- Felicity

McCalmon, Deidre

McCalmon, Janette

Mutch & Felicity

Walmsley

Mr Bradley- ably assisted

by Ben McCalman & Kate

McCalman

Christina Mildren sells some of

our yummy cakes helped by

Year 6 students

Chefs at

work-

Anthony

Bradley,

Bernie

Green &

Glenn

McCalman