Gladesville PS NewsletterTuesday 6 December 2016

The Values we Share - RespectWeek 7KE - AbigailKCS - ReubenKM - CooperKW - Ben1F - Myles1B - Lexie1P - Venus2J - Athena2C - Shahoren2H - Louis2M - Petros

3F - Sofia3K - Skye3S - Isabel4H - Lachlan4P - Matthew4/5R - Sophie5G - Nirvan5L - Andree6E - Isabelle6R - Sabine

The Values we Share - RespectWeek 8KCS - SophiaKM - ZacharyKW - Lachlan1B - Georgia1F - Harry1P - Caitlyn2C - Isabell2H - Finlay2J - Carter2M - Layla

3F - Kale3K - Ella3S - Chloe4H - Lukas4P - Alice4/5R - Amelia5G - Amy5L - Eric6E - Jacinta6R - Aisha

Roald Dahl Art Competition Winners

Stage Winners:Early Stage 1: Eric KEStage 1: Mia 2CStage 2: Arisa 3FStage 3: Bella 5L

Grade WinnersKindergarten: Toby KCSYear 1: Georgia 1BYear 2: Isabel 2MYear 3: Isabel 3SYear 4: Chloe 4PYear 5: Ned 5GYear 6: Amelie 6R

End of 2016.......almost there!It is amazing to think that our students only have eight more school days until the end of the year. I can't believehow much these students have grown and matured since the beginning of the year. Throughout the week I try tovisit as many classes as possible and I am constantly amazed by the confidence and capability shown by all ourstudents. Our Kindergarten students are writing beautifully structured narratives, Stage One Art and Craft Groupshave been a huge success, Stage Two students recently participated in a videoconference with Broken Hill PS as part oftheir work in Geography and our Stage Three students have done an incredible job preparing for this Friday'sBusiness Showcase.It is very rewarding to see students working collaboratively and continuously striving to achieve their potential. OnMonday 12 December I would like you all to join us in celebrating our students' achievements at our Presentation DayAssemblies. Our K-2 Assembly begins at 9.30am with our 3-6 Assembly starting at 1.00pm.On Tuesday 13 December all students will enjoy the Annual School Picnic, with lots of rides and fun activities.Congratulations to Year 5 for being the first grade to return all permission notes - they win an extra 15 minutes onthe rides!Our Year 6 Farewell will once again be held at North Ryde RSL on Thursday 15 December from 6.15pm - 9.00pm.Finally, one of the real highlights of the year, our Annual Talent Quest, will be held in the School Hall on Friday 16December from 9.15am onwards.I would like to take this opportunity to wish all families a wonderful holiday and a happy New Year. I have reallyappreciated your support, involvement and encouragement this year. Best wishes to our students heading to HighSchool in 2017 - I am confident that you will continue to excel and make a significant contribution to your newschool.David Roberts - Relieving Principal.

Highly CommendedBridgette 5G Scarlett 3K Alex 1F Grace 5G William 3F Jack 1B Mollie 4/5R Gabby 2C Ava KCS Amy 4/5R Hine 2C Sophia KCS Milan 3S Lauren 2M Sabella KCS Rebecca 3S Gracie 2J Tom KCS Gabby 3K Elena 1F Owen 3K Anika 1F Sophia KM Elliot 3K Chris 1F Maddy KE

PSSA ChampionsCongratulations to our Senior Cricketers for winning their PSSA Final against Hunters Hill PS on Friday.In a close encounter Gladesville batted first and scored 4/63 off their allotted 15 overs, with the teamcaptain, Cyrus top scoring with 20 runs. Shiven then took 3 wickets as Hunters Hill finished 11 runsshort of the target. The team coach, Mr Hodgetts, was very proud of the team's performance as wellas the sportsmanship they displayed throughout the season.The Junior Cricket team also had a successful season, finishing as Minor Premiers, before losing theirsemi-final to Hunters Hill.

It has been wonderful seeing the positive effect our Playground Awardshas had on our K-2 students!

Collaboration across the schoolLast week during maths groups, students in Years 4 & 5 were given the task of designing and makingboard games suitable for Kindergarten students to play. This week the students have enjoyeddemonstrating and sharing their games with the Kindergarten students.

KCS ScienceKCS have been busy making grass heads as part of their Science Unit titled 'What's it Made Of?'

Events for the calendarWednesday 7 December - Stage 2 Gala Cricket DayMonday 12 December - K-2 Presentation Day 9.30am

- Thank you Morning Tea for Parent Helpers 11.10am - 3-6 Presentation Day 1.00pm - Student Reports go home

Tuesday 13 December - School Picnic DayThursday 15 December - Year 6 Farewell

- GOOSH Xmas Party Friday 16 December - Talent Quest 9.15am

- Last Day for StudentsFriday 27 January - Staff return to schoolMonday 30 January - Students return to school

Gladesville OOSHDecember 2016 and January 2017 Vacation Care Bookings Now Open!Please visit our website: www.goosh.org.au via our Vacation care page to download all the forms andinformation you require. Closing date for December 2016 Bookings is Friday 9 December. Closing date forJanuary 2017 Bookings is 19 December.

Staff CarparkJust a quick reminder that the Staff Carpark is solely for the use of staff. Parents are strongly urged toavoid using these areas to drop off or collect their children. Many staff arrive at school very early or leavelate in the evening and this area has the potential for accidents to occur.

State Fencing ChampionIt is always great to hear about our students excelling in areas outside of school. This week I was delighted to hear that one of our students, Chris Y (1F) has recently been crowned as a State Champion in the sport of Fencing. Congratulations, Chris, on a wonderful achievement!