Term 3 Week 4                               Monday 2 August 2021

Gillieston Public School Phone: 02 4932 7542

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

WEBSITE

www.gillieston-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

SCHOOL HOURS Supervision from: 8:40am

Classes begin: 9:05am

Classes finish: 3:05am

SPORT ~ Friday ‘s

PE ~ SISA Program - Tuesday’s

NOTES SENT HOME

SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES Friday ~ 2.15pm

Students only

Due to COVID-19 limited space

NEXT P & C MEETING

TBA

DATES TO REMEMBER

4/08/21 - 6/08/21 GABC POSTPONED 16/08/21 - 20/08/21 Science Week

18/08/21 - 20/08/21 Canberra Excursion

- POSTPONED

23/08/21 - 27/08/21 - Book Week

14/09/21 - 16/09/21 - Book Fair

15/09/2021 - Grandparents Day

CANTEEN OPEN Wednesday - Friday

BREAKFAST CLUB Wednesday ~ Friday Mornings

In the Hall

UNIFORM SHOP MONDAY ~ FRIDAY

8:30am - 2:30pm

In the School Office

EFTPos facilities available

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome to our new students Zeke and Hannah and their families. Playground updates We have recently asked the students what resources, games and activities they would like to have in the playground. We are looking forward to hearing what our students would like to make their lunch and recess more enjoyable and engaging. Watch this space to hear what we have available for students. External Validation Once, during a four-year cycle, schools undergo an external validation from the evidence of their school self-assessment. Each year approximately 25% of schools are selected as a representative sample across School Performance Directorates. Schools engage in discussions with an external panel and have their self-assessments validated using the School Excellence Framework (SEF). The panel, comprising of a Principal School Leadership (PSL) and a peer principal, meet with the school external validation team and determine whether the school's evidence supports their self-assessment using each element of the SEF. An external validation panel report, which includes the school-determined next steps in the self-assessment process, and school-determined future directions to support school improvement, is provided to the school following the external validation. Gillieston Public School recently completed their external validation with a very pleasing report. The executive team have since met to discuss the future directions to support school improvement. We will continue to have a strong focus on data use, effective classroom practice, student wellbeing, community engagement and high expectations. I would like to thank Kristin Ison, Emma Abdilla, Donna Madden and Anne-Maree Campbell for their organisation of the external validation evidence. Toys at school We have a number of students bringing toys and sports equipment to school. We generally have a ‘no toys at school’ rule. If your child does bring a toy or item to school for news or another reason, please be aware that we are unable to take any responsibility for lost or damaged items. It would be devastating to have items of value lost or broken at school. It is also a good idea to label any items, so we are able to return them to the owner if they are found. Kindergarten Enrolments 2022 We are currently taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2022. If you live in zone and have any children who are coming to Gillieston in 2022 or know anyone who does, please complete an online enrolment form or contact the office.

For online enrolments please use this website: https://education.nsw.gov.au/parents-and-carers/online-enrolment-for-nsw-public-schools

Have a great week!

Mrs Fernando

 

ZONE ATHLETICS

CARNIVAL What a great way to end Education Week 2021 at the Maitland Zone PSSA Athletics Carnival!

After the frost melted, it was a beautiful day!

Our students represented our school with such enthusiasm, respect and a positive attitude. The best part? The team work and encouragement from each other as they cheered their peers on during the events.

Some photos are below but it was hard to get shots of these fast moving and busy competitors! Thankyou to the parents and families for their support. #proudtobegillieston

 

FOCUS CLASS KC

We recently dressed up as 100 year old’s to celebrate 100 days of Kindergarten. It was such a great day!

 

 

 

In writing, we have been learning about nouns. Can you see the nouns in our sentences?

 

 

 

 

 

 

AWARD WINNERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class awards

 

Class 

Class 

Achievement 

Award 

PBL  

Award 

(Safe,

Respec ul,

Learner) 

Home 

Reading  

Bug Award 

Home Reading  

Hero's Award 

KC  Mason, Narla  Aurora, Mason Ella, Lincoln, 

Abigail, Billie  

KS  Jessie, Ayden  Seth, Zayne Joss, Lexi, 

Brody  

1/2B  Aliyana, Leyton  Dexter, Stella  Emily   

1/2F  William, Oscar,   Kyedon, Logan  Harper   

1/2J     Aiden, 

Ashton, Ethan  

3/4G  Phoenix, Asha  Zac, Akshika     

3/4H  Selena, Ruby  Mason, Emme      

3/4K  Luka, Cam  Brianna, Harper     

5/6S  Coby  Sandra     

5/6W Jackson, 

Issabella Aidan, Braeden     Adrian 

Library  

Award 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal  

Award 

 

Chloe, Brody 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maddy 

 

ALL ABOUT WELLBEING

Welcome to Gillieston PS Wellbeing Corner Term 3 Week 4 2021

 

Zone Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to the students who represented Gillieston Public School last week at the Zone Athletics Carnival. Not only do we have talented students in the classroom we have talented students in the sporting area as well.

 

 

 

COVID and Mental Health

Please find below some useful sites to support students understand and manage their emotions and mental health. Sometimes you might notice a change in their behaviour but don’t know why.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/parents-and-carers/wellbeing?keywords=Mental%20health&q=

https://raisingchildren.net.au/

https://www.smilingmind.com.au/ - free app for meditation

Seasons for Growth We have started our Term 3 groups in the season of Autumn. Autumn is about getting to know each other and getting to know ourselves.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance Data Current data states that 12% of students are absent on a Monday and 13% of students are absent on a Friday. With 8%, 9% from Tuesday to Thursday. Attendance data is collected daily and is being monitored as part of the School Excellence in Action Plan. Mrs Madden and the Learning and Support Team will be working on Attendance Strategies to improve these figures.

If your child or children are unwell, please contact your teacher or the Office to explain the absence.

Current Attendance Data (2021)

68% of our students attend > 90% of the time or more The goal is for 80% of students to be attending >90% or more

Home Reading Award System With such a wonderful response from our students commi ed to learning to read and reading for enjoyment, it a pleasure 

to be able to add onto our GPS Award System hierarchy to include up to 300 nights to recognise this dedica on to learning. 

 

25 nights = award

50 nights = Bronze sticker award

75 nights = Silver sticker award

100 nights = Gold sticker award

125 nights = Double Bronze

150 nights = Double Silver

175 nights = Double Gold

200 nights = Superstar award

225 nights = Triple Bronze

250 nights = Triple Silver

275 nights = Triple Gold

300 = Principal’s Reading Award - (Bronze, Silver, Gold stickers)

Home Reading Awards reset every year but will continue to go towards a school medallion

Once you have received any 5 awards bring them to Mrs Hunt  

 ‐ home reading awards, achievement awards, PBL, PRC and library monitor awards  ‐ 

 

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR

FOR LEARNING

Week 4 – Captain Gillo is looking at the COLA for students who are:

Lining up under the COLA when the music plays and packing away lunch boxes and equipment at lunch and recess.

 

       Week 5 – PBL lessons will focus on Self-Regulation. What zone are you in?

Teachers will be discussing with students: what can I do when I feel frustrated? How does your body feel? How do you react?

Our PBL Playground Reward draw is drawn every Monday by Mr Bichard for K-2 and Miss Schelle for years 3-6. Gillo Golds are drawn from the playground mailboxes and lucky prize winners will enjoy an ice block prize.

 - Move safely for the game 

 - Be aware of others 

 - Know the rules 

 

 

 

 

 

Canteen Roster 

 

 

 

 

Gillieston Public School  

Canteen Roster 2021 

Volunteers (Dads, Mums, Grandparents, Carers, Friends ‐ over 16 yrs of age) 

Name: ______________________________________________________________ 

 

Phone No: ___________________________________________________________ 

 

Email: ______________________________________________________________ 

 

Days of the week available:   Monday   Tuesday   Wednesday  Thursday        Friday 

(PLEASE CIRCLE) 

 

Availability:   Once a week  Once a fortnight    Once a month    One a term 

(PLEASE CIRCLE) 

 

Rela onship:  Parent  Grandparent  Carer   Friend 

 

Have you completed am Appendix 5?   Yes     No 

 

Signature: ____________________________________    Date: _______________________ 

Please return to the school office or canteen

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

CLOSED  CLOSED 

Vanessa 

 

Vanessa 

 

Vanessa