Dates to Remember

Dear parents,

Attendance – The Home School Liaison Officer visits our school each week to monitor student attendance. Last

week, she was reviewing the number of unjustified/unexplained absences of students and she has asked me to

remind parents that explanations need to be provided for ALL student absences.

Our school provides a number of options for parents to notify us about student absences. These include:

Handwritten notes

Email sent to the school account – glendennin-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Phone call to the school

Form letters (available on school website)

Skoolbag App (instructions for downloading the App included in newsletter)

Medical certificates should be provided for all absences over three days or if a student has attended the doctor

whilst absent.

If you need any assistance with your child’s attendance, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher

or Miss Rox.

Early Arrivals – This term we seem to have a big increase in the number of students who arrive early to school

(before 8.30am). we do realise that for some children their parents need to leave for work and that as the OOSH

service is currently at full capacity, students may need to either walk around or come in to school. For this reason we

do open our gates early – to give the students somewhere to go. Please understand, however, that the students are

NOT directly supervised until 8.30am. Students are expected to sit on the library steps or on the silver seats but are

definitely not allowed to play games before the 8.30am bell rings and a teacher gives them permission to do so.

Glendenning Public School

Safe, Respectful Learners

Term 3 Week 2 Thursday , 2 August 2018

135 Armitage Drive, Glendenning. NSW. 2761 Ph: 9832 8555 Fax: 98329724 E: glendennin-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Fri, Aug 3 9am Payment Due – Little Fishes Swim Scheme

Fri, Aug 3 3-6 Flipsport Gymnastics Starts

Tues, Aug 7 9am Payment Due – Vaucluse House

Wed, Aug 15 9am Payment Due – 3-6 Flipsport

Fri, Aug 17 Vaucluse House 1H and 1R

Fri, Aug 17 9am Payment Due - Author Visit Stephen Michael King

Mon, Aug 20 RSPCA – Mufti Day

Mon, Aug 20 Vaucluse House 1T and 1G

Tues, Aug 21 Vaucluse House 2C and 2R

Wed, Aug 22 Vaucluse House 2S and 1/2W

Thurs, Aug 23 Author Visit – Stephen Michael King Years K-2

Fri, Sept 7 9am Payment Due – Author Visit Oliver Phommavanh

Thur, Sept 13 Author Visit – Oliver Phommavanh Years 3-6

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$ and c – I have often written in this newsletter that under no circumstances should students miss out on any

activity as a result of their home experiencing financial difficulties. Please understand that if your family is

experiencing financial difficulties and an excursion or some other kind of payment is due, please let us know if you

want your child to attend – we can arrange time payment and in extreme circumstances provide direct assistance –

but please do not put off enrolling your child in the activity! The school can assist – all parents have to do is make a

phone call.

One-time; no warnings. At GPS we practise a Positive Behaviour for Learning approach to discipline. Our goal is to

ensure that all members of our school community – students, staff, parents and visitors – are, at all times, safe,

respectful, learners. At school, students are asked to do something once. If they do not comply then they are

‘escalated’ through the steps in our PBL policy. I am very, very pleased to report that the great majority of students

at school do what they are asked on the very first occasion when each day, teachers ask hundreds of things of all

students. Well done to all of our students!

News from Western Australia – The ‘educator – Australia’ is an online news service keeping educators up-to-date with

events around Australia. The following article comes from Western Australia and gives an idea of discussions happening in that

state.

The Western Australian government is considering automatic suspensions for violent students in a push to improve school safety.

Under the changes being discussed, schools would be required to strengthen the processes for a student's return to school so

support is in place to help improve the student's attitudes and behaviours and achieve a long-term reduction in violence and

aggression.

“I am shocked and appalled by some of the violence we have seen in our schools this year and something has to change – we

need to get tougher,” WA Education Minister, Sue Ellery, said. "The majority of students do the right thing and come to school

ready to learn and contribute, but we do not want to continue hearing stories about students or staff being attacked in places

that are designed for learning.”

Ellery said called on school communities to help tackle the issue by educating children about respectful behaviour.

“I'm under no illusion that this is a big issue and it will be impossible to completely eradicate violent incidents, but we must do

better,” she said. “To do that, we need the support of the whole community. These issues do not start and finish with the school

bell and schools alone cannot address this. We all have a responsibility to teach our young people that violence is never the

answer.”

Earlier this year, Ellery announced a review of the current policies and procedures to prevent and respond to violence in schools,

after videos were released showing shocking violent fights between students.

In addition to automatic suspensions, the government is also considering a ‘good standing’ policy, which will see violent students

barred from participating in school social activities until they begin demonstrating positive behaviour.

Consultation with the public school sector will continue over coming months as the Violence in Schools Action Plan is developed,

and will be released later this year to be implemented from 2019. WA Secondary School Executives Association (WASSEA)

president, Armando Giglia, said the state’s public secondary schools are likely to welcome the Minister’s announcement.

“[The Minister’s announcement] is a way of widening the debate that violence in our communities is both unacceptable and a

shared responsibility,” Giglia told The Educator. “This is not a public school issue – violent and disruptive behaviour can happen in

any community, and so it can happen in any school too.

“We should ensure that students, parents and community members have the confidence that the disruptive behaviour of a small

minority of students and dare I say, sometimes of their parents, does not take the majority of our time and attention; that should

be reserved for teaching and learning.”

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Swim Scheme – On Wednesday of this week I was able to visit the swimming scheme and see the 120

students who now go swimming each week in their lessons. I was very impressed with the younger

students in Kinder and Yr 1. I was also very impressed by the students who are older and taking the

opportunity to improve their swimming skills. Well done to all concerned and especially to our coordinator,

Miss Simmonds, for all of her hard work!

Have a great week,

Yours faithfully,

Doug Meaney

Principal

Congratulations to the Glendenning school community for your efforts in raising over $3000 for the

Jump Rope for Heart foundation. Students have demonstrated a great improvement in their skipping

skills and enjoyed a Jump Off Day to show off and celebrate their efforts.

Prizes have arrived for those exceptional students who raised over $35. These will be handed out at the

K-2 and 3-6 assemblies in Week 4.

Congratulations to the top 5 fundraisers for 2018

1st - Kate R - 2R - $501

2nd - Takiyah C 2R - $329

3rd - Jacob M - KJ - $285

4th - Chloe J - 2R - $213

5th - Ruby M - KJ - $162

Library News

We have 2 Authors coming to visit us this term: Stephen Michael King for K-2 in Week 5 and

Oliver Phommavanh for 3-6 in Week 8.

Book Fair will also be open from Monday 20th-Wednesday 29th August. You will also be able

to purchase books by our visiting authors for them to sign.

The theme for this year’s book week is: Find Your Treasure, might be your favourite picture

book, a story about mermaids or pirates, or maybe it is the story that reminds you of when

you were younger.

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Mufti Day – Monday the 20th of August (Week 5)

There will be a mufti day to support the RSPCA and Aussie Farmers

Foundation.

Funds raised on the day will be donated to the RSPCA and the amount raised

will be matched by the school and donated to the Aussie Farmers Foundation.

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This week at Playgroup!

Term 3, Week 2 (Monday 2-3pm & Wednesday 9-10am)

On Monday we were fortunate enough to have Michelle visit us from The NSW Department of Health. She spent some

time with the children and their parents performing dental checks and offering some advice about how to encourage

children to brush their teeth.

During our Wednesday session, we read a story about visiting the dentist for the first time and continued to develop

our fine-motor skills by painting some teeth. The children shared some of their ideas about how they can keep their

teeth healthy.

Our playgroup library is officially up and running and many families borrowed some books to share and enjoy together

at home this week. It is encouraged that all parents and caregivers to read with children their children every single

day.

Next week, on both Monday and Wednesday the theme for playgroup is ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic’. I encourage all children

to bring a teddy along to the sessions. We will be reading some teddy stories, singing some songs and enjoying some

teddy crafts and dramatic play.

We will also be having a visit from the lovely P&C ladies, to provide some information about the role of the P&C at

Glendenning Public School. A representative will come along to both the Monday and Wednesday session so those

attending playgroup can ask any questions they may have.

During Week 4 we will be celebrating Friendship Day. We encourage all families to bring along a friend to our session

so they can see what Playgroup is all about. All families are welcome.

Also, please note a change of date for the StEPS Vision Screener. This visit will now take place on Monday, August 27

between 2-3pm. Information and Permission notes will be going home during our next sessions. This screener is

suitable for any child who is 4 years of age or above.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at our ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ next week!

Mrs Bateup

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Accessing the Glendenning PS Skoolbag App on Your Device

For iPhone and iPad users:

1. Click the "App Store" icon on your Apple device.

2. Type ‘Glendenning Public School’ in the search.

3. You will see the school appear, click "Get" then "install".

4. The app is FREE to download.

5. When installed click "Open"

6. Select "OK" to receive push notifications, when asked.

7. Click the "More" button on the bottom right of the App, then "Setup".

8. Toggle on the Push Categories that are applicable for you by tapping the on/off switch

For Android users:

You must first have signed up with a Google Account before installing the app.

1. Click the "Play Store" button on your Android Device

2. Click the magnifying glass icon at the top and type in your school name, using suburb

name will help.

3. Click the school name when it appears in the search.

4. Click the "Install" button.

5. Click "Accept" for various permissions (please note, we do not modify any of your personal data on your device).

6. Click "Open" when installed.

7. Click the "More" button on the bottom right of the App, then "Setup".

8. Toggle on the Push Categories that are applicable for you by tapping the on/off switch.

For Windows 8.1 Phone and Windows 8.1 or 10 device users:

1. Go to the Windows Store on your 8.1 Windows Phone or Windows 8.1/10

Device

2. Search for "Skoolbag" in the keyword app search

3. Install the Skoolbag app

4. Find your school either by using the keyword search or location service.

5. Click the "Pin" icon to pin the school tile to your Windows Phone home screen.

6. Click the "More" button on the bottom right of the App, then "Setup"

7. Toggle the Push Categories that are applicable to you by tapping the on/off switch.

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Glendenning PS Playgroup

Where: Multi-purpose Room (next to Room

20)

When: Monday 2.00-3.00pm &

Wednesday 9.00-10.00am

Activities include: Colouring, Cutting, Blocks, Puzzles,

Construction, Free Play, Story Time … and more!

All Welcome! No cost involved!

Parents with children enrolling for Kindergarten 2019 are

strongly encouraged to attend. Most activities are

suitable for 3-5 year olds (Younger children also

welcome).

Glendenning Public School Monday Morning Assembly Award Term 2, Week 9 , 2018

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Student of the Week Value of the Week

KW Krith S Improving his knowledge of letter-sound relationships.

Czarina S Respectful

KD Basmeena N An excellent effort in all areas of her learning.

Emily-Rose S Respectful

KT Harleen S An excellent effort in history lessons.

Harjaap J Learner

KL Kanish P Displaying increased confidence in class discussions

Hiya P Learner

KJ Travis W Being a learner during whole-class lessons.

Aizah H Respectful

1T Alex A. Having a positive attitudes towards learning

Paarth P. Safe

1H Ayesha P Improvements in all areas of maths.

Jeren S Learner

1G Zara E Always trying her best.

Anhaypartap Safe

1R Ayla P Having a positive ‘have-a-go’ attitude towards her learning

Charan S Learner

1/2W Nidhi Showing her ‘have-a-go’ attitude when attempting all tasks.

Adam Learner

2R Chloe J Fantastic effort in maths working with fractions

Kate R Learner

2C Harleen K Contributing to all class discussions.

Elijah M Learner

3W Rousel J Great work with fractions

Faraz S Learner

3F Ardjuna S Applying effort when learning to tell time on an analog clock

Joshlyn J Learner

4K Vision Va’a Trying hard to improve her writing

Siana L Leaner

4/5/6M Santiago A Confidently being the first to present his Passion Project.

Ryley N Learner

4/5F Mia R Excellent efforts when creating ‘blackout’ poetry

Zander V Learner

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5B Brayden B Excellent participation in discussions.

Martin B Respectful

5C Alyssa N Great informative writing

Arsalan M Learner

5/6N Arozo S Creating an excellent book review.

Aariz A Learner

Glendenning Public School Monday Morning Assembly Award Term 2, Week 10, 2018

Student of the Week Value of the Week

KW Jackson P Enthusiastic participation during ‘Jump Off Day’.

Isabel L Respectful

KD Travis W Improved effort in recognising letter-sounds.

Lyiana F Respectful

KT Millie V Consistently improving in all KLAs throughout term 2.

Aarna P Respectful

KL Mackensy C Consistent effort in handwriting

Xavier S Learner

KJ Aadyashree A Pleasing effort during reading groups.

Jacob M Learner

1H Gurjit K Consistent results in all areas.

Gurjaap D Respectful

1G Natashia S Trying her best at all times

Rahimah H Respectful l

1R Ayden T Improved effort in writing

Dhanvi P Learner

1/2W Alphonso His efforts when attempting all learning tasks.

Ahempreet Learner

2R Christine D Applying spelling knowledge of the soft c sound in her writing.

Lachlan P Learner

2S La’i L Always doing beautiful work

Shehzad J Learner

2C Kayla S Application to writing tasks

Banee S Respectful

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3W Kavreet K Displaying bravery and challenging herself at camp.

Antonio E Learner

3F Rohan S Confidently presenting his passion project

Stephen G Respectful

3S Lachlan G Displaying respectful behaviour whilst on camp

Yunus G Safe

4K Delilah A Showing a positive, ‘have-a-go’ attitude at the Year 4 Camp.

Jeziah F.V Respectful and Safe

4/5F Ronit B Fantastic behaviour during camp

Amandeep Respectful

5B Sean M Exemplary behaviour during the year 5 camp.

Maddison K Respectful

5C Faith RS Being helpful during camp

Charli S Learner

5/6N Shabad N Bravely approaching challenging experiences on camp

William L Learner

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Perfect Attendance Awards – Term 2 2018 – Weeks 6 - 10 Congratulations to the following students who are receiving a perfect attendance award for the second half of Term 2, 2018. They will receive their awards in Term 3, Week 3 at the Monday morning assembly. KT: Ethan B, Aylah B, Samar C, Nicky C, Sophie F, Chase F, Amelia G, Kiara M KD: Samar B, Quaide C, Japjeet K, Tarnvir K, Aasis S, Amitoj S, Allyra T, Easton V KW: Harley B, Carter E, Isabel L, Layla R, Shahan S KL: Jack C, Tushan G, Tristan M, Vihaana S, Levi S, Xavier S, Brax K, KJ: Ekamjot B, Advik C, Farhan K, Japleen K, Jacob M, Ruby M, Braith P, Sanvi S 1R: Zahra C, Gabriele G, Liam H, Ruby H, Seerat K, Anureet M, Dhanvi P, Ayla P, Ayden T 1G Jayden C, Trisha C, Avitej J, Saaniya M, Jacob O, Pray P 1T Divjot S, Charlotte E 1H: Gurjit K, Bir-Bibek G, Jasmeh K, Ayesha P, Trisha S, Aaron A 1/2W: Alphonso B, Amrit B, Zoe B, Ella G, Sadaf K, Adam M, Lakshya P, Nish, P, Nishaan, S 2S: Namhayjot S, Armeen R, Jaden G, Darshpreet B 2R: Aren B, Ela C, Mia E, Jealyn F, Heath G, Naria H, Tiara R, Jeevan N, Kate R, Safeer S, Sehdave S, Karina W 2C: Patrick B, Kenjee G, Harleen K, Sukhmani K, Vraj P, Samarth S 3S: Caroline B, Linda R, Agamnoor S, Krishanth G, Agammjot S 3F: Samuel C, Sienna G, Alana H, Joshlyn J, Fateh S, Ryan W, Ezekiel W 3W : Mikaela B, Alyssa E, Japjit K, Cooper M, Natalie M, Riley M, Christopher R, Pragalbha T, Nandee V 4C: Yug A, Pranay M, Blair R 4K: Max B, Jeziah F, Rehan K, Jomar M, Elise P, Maya R, Sarah S, Prisha S, Zoey S, Rafay V 4/5F: Ronit B, Ryan B, Amandeep C, Gurmehar C, Kyla C, Zed E, Reetinderjit K, Sirat K, Leilia M, Riyyan N, Vihaan P, Patricia P, Johan R,

Ranvir R, Jayden W, Sapumalee D, Shreya K, Agam K, Ryan M, Divya L, Sanna N 4/5/6M: Michael B, Jaslen G, Talia M, Ryley N 5B: Brayden B, Lara C, Ava G, Tejpartap M, Lucas W 5C: Aislinn H, Rafina K, Clare M, Julio R, Faith RS, Gabrielle S, Taya Z, Caitlin E 5/6N: Althea B, Lilly C, Lachlan C, Shazana I, Christopher M, Arozo S, Samarvir B, Sai P, Amber P. Seaga P, David R, Telissa T, Jeyda Y 6K: Sienna C, Zshamira F, Nathan G, Rhys G, Azrin H, Jawad H, Lexus K, Judith O, Elizabeth S, Eidrian T, Gypsy V 6L: Brayden C G, Emileeh F, Tyreese G, Benji K, Charlotte S, Keira S, Ethan T, Elizabeth W The following table shows the percentages of students with perfect attendance in each class.

Class % Class % Class % Class % Class %

KD 42% 1G 26% 2C 25% 4/5F 65% 6L 29%

KW 26% 1H 30% 3S 18% 4/5/6M 18%

KL 35% 1T 10% 3F 22% 5B 18%

KJ 42% 1/2W 34% 3W 32% 5C 28%

KT 40% 2S 15% 4C 11% 5/6N 43%

1R 36% 2R 43% 4K 38% 6K 46%

Congratulations 4/5F !

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REMINDERS

PAYMENTS

When sending payments to school please ensure the CORRECT AMOUNT of money is enclosed in a separate

envelope for each activity.

PLEASE PUT ONLY ONE ACTIVITY IN EACH ENVELOPE. (If more than one activity is placed in an envelope

your child may miss out on participating).

Clearly mark each envelope with:

your child’s name

your child’s class

name of activity

and please put the permission note inside the envelope.

A separate permission note is required for each child in the family.

Please do not fold or staple banknotes.

Please make payments before the due date as paying late could result in your child missing an activity.

All money is to be deposited in the payment slot in the door of the Admin Office.

MESSAGES REGARDING LATE COLLECTION OF STUDENTS

Please phone before 2.30pm with any messages if you will be late picking up your child.

EARLY LEAVERS

When signing children out early of an afternoon, for appointments etc, parents are asked to do so before

2.45pm. Students will not be signed out after this time

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