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Dear Lovely Lawson,

NAIDOC – Because of her we can

A beautiful assembly was hosted by our Bigewong Crew last Friday with Ms Poulton coordinating the assembly. Thank you to Kindergarten for their song and Ms Percival for her shared reading. It was great to see so many parents as well celebrate with our students. On the windows in our courtyard all the students have responded to the powerful message “Because of her we can”. Take a look next time you are in – we have amazing artists and researchers at LPS.

State Cross Country.

We congratulate Tate on his efforts at the State Cross Country held at Eastern Creek last Friday. Tate represented our district well and we are very proud of his achievements at such a high representative level.

Uniform – wear it with Pride!

It is lovely to see a “field of Green” when we look out at our students at assembly. I would like to thank everyone for wearing our school uniform with respect. Please be aware that dangly earrings and necklaces may become a problem if caught up. Congratulations to everyone for wearing our uniform with pride.

Athletics Carnival Thursday 16th August VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Our planning is all done and Students will be engaged in further practice for events during Sport time to get them ready for the Athletics Carnival. High Jump will be starting next week as we will not have enough time at the Carnival for this event. Ms Poulton is coordinating the carnival and is looking for volunteers!!! Come along and have a great day with our super athletes!!

Community Events

We have some important occasions coming up soon -

Education Week Assembly – Friday Week Four 17th August

P & C – Make a difference bring your IDEAS !!! Tuesday 21st August

Upper Blue Mountains Music Festival Rehearsal: Monday 20th, Evening Performance: Tue 21st and Thu 23rd 6:30pm

BOOK WEEK – we are celebrating in Week 6 August 27-31 BOOK PARADE FRIDAY 31st

Blue Mountains AECG Meeting Dates for 2018

Term 3 Week 5 23 Aug Faulconbridge Public School

Term 4 Week 2 25 Oct Katoomba North Public School

See you all there!!

Pleased Principal of the Learners at Lawson!

Moira

Issue 12 – Week 2 – Term 3 Wednesday 1 August

Term 3 - 2018 Calendar Week 2 2 August School Banking (now every Thursday) Week 3 10 August T20 Intraschool cup 10 August Mascot Challenge K-2 Week 4 14 August ICAS - Maths 16 August Athletics Carnival: Yrs 3-6 17 August Assembly – 1.45pm 19 August Magpie Markets

Week 5 20 August T20 Gala Day 20 August Senior Choir Rehearsal –KHS 21 August P&C Meeting – 7pm 21 August Senior Choir Performance – KHS 22 August Back up Athletics Carnival 23 August Senior Choir Performance – KHS 23 August AECG Faulconbridge PS: 4-6pm 24 August K-2 Athletics Carnival Week 6 27 -31 August Book Fair Week 27 August Dance Rehearsal – The JS Centre 28 August Theatre performance

“Dinosaur Science” 31 August Book Parade 31 August Assembly – 1.45pm *Please note dates may be subject to change

School Banking is changing to Thursday’s starting the 2nd August

Remember, THURSDAY is School Banking day and students should bring in their weekly deposit.

For every deposit made at school, students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for an exclusive School Banking reward item in recognition of their regular savings habits.

School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives a Regular Savers Contribution of $5 for every 10 deposits processed per student as well as an Annual Contribution which is based on the number of students who made at least one School Banking deposit in the prior year.

If your child has lost their book, they can bring their money to school in a sealed envelope with a note on the next School Banking day. We will issue them with a replacement.

Thank you for supporting the School Banking program at Lawson Public School. We would also like to thank the wonderful parents who volunteer as our School Banking Co-ordinators and process our banking every week. If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2018 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

NAIDOC Week

Thank you to all staff, students and parents who helped us to celebrate NAIDOC in Week one. We had a fantastic response from community at our NAIDOC assembly and students have proudly shown off their work on the office windows.

We have some exciting things coming up in Term 4 for our students to continue learning and celebrating Aboriginal culture.

Your continued support contributes greatly to our success and growth at Lawson.

Thank you!

Miss Poulton

p&cnews

Welcome to 2018 Lawson P&C Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday 21st August

7pm in the Staff Room.

If you are looking at getting more involved in the school and think

that you would like to take on a roll within the P&C, please join us in

the staff room. Everyone is welcome!

magpie markets

The P&C will continue to run the Magpie Markets this year, and look

forward to working with you to continue making it our most successful

fundraiser – raising money towards supporting and enhancing our

children’s education.

The next market for this year is on Sunday,19th August The classes

allocated to help on the BBQ for this month are S3H and S2H. We

would greatly appreciate help from the families with students in these

classes.

Rosters will be provided closer to the

date. However, please put the date in

your diary now, so that you can be

prepared.

When you receive your roster, please let

the contact person know whether you

can help at your allocated time or not.

Next 5 Markets for your diaries!

19th August- S3H and S2H

16th September S2G and S1P 21st October-S1C and ES1P

18th November- ES/S1H and SK-6

16th December-S3W and S3H

p&cnews uniform shop

The Uniform Shop will now operate on a fortnightly basis.

Should you require any items urgently please obtain a uniform order

form from the office.

The uniform shop is open between 8.30-9.30am.

Dates for Term 3

25th July

8th August

22nd August

5th September

19th September

Thank You

To all the helpers and donator’s for last terms Super Soup fun food

day. Without your time and support these wouldn’t happen.

Long family

Grosvenor family

Hutley family

Hanley family

Lumbroso family

Rees family

Patterson family

Spratt family

Ling family

Moore family

Flakelar family

Towerton family

Bozgai family

Payne Family

Storm Family

De Haan family

Dannatt Family

Clarke family

Pace Family

Blue Mountains—2 Station Street, Katoomba

Lithgow—261 Main Street, Lithgow

t—02 4782 1555 * e– info@thriveservices.org.au

w—thriveservices.org.au

Facebook @thriveservicesLithgowBlueMountains

Managing the Bull

Build resilience through games, activities and discussions in a safe

space.

For year 5 & 6 kids who have experienced bullying.

Held Wednesdays for 6 weeks*

3.30pm—5.30pm

Commencing Wednesday 1st August

*6 week group held over 7 weeks with a break on 30/8

At Thrive Services Katoomba—2 Station St Katoomba

Bookings are essential!

Contact Selina on4782 1555

or selina@thriveservcies.org.au

A member of:

Narragunnawali

Upper Blue Mountains

Music Festival

Dates: Tuesday 21 August 2018

Thursday 23 August 2018

Time: 6.30pm

Location: Katoomba High School – Assembly Hall

Cost: $10 per ticket (NB – children occupying seats will be required to have a ticket)

Tickets on sale from Wednesday 8 August

Purchase tickets online

https://www.trybooking.com/407731

For ticket enquires/concerns please contact Mrs Tully at Katoomba High

School on 47822622 or the Principal at your school.

Please ensure tickets are purchased early

to avoid disappointment.