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We have a number of students who have life threatening anaphylactic allergic reactions to all nuts and peanut products. We would like to encourage families not to send these products to school with their children. These include peanut butter, nutella, sesame seeds, loose nuts, muesli, nut or chocolate bars or any products containing any type of nuts. We also encourage children NOT to share food at school.

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Newsletter Edgeworth Public School

Tuesday 23 July 2013

Minmi Road Edgeworth 2285

T 49581831 F 49508174 edgeworth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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“Quality learning in an innovative, caring environment”

We have a number of students who have life threatening anaphylactic allergic reactions to all nuts and peanut products. We would like to encourage families not to send these products to school with their children. These include peanut butter, nutella, sesame seeds, loose nuts, muesli, nut or chocolate bars or any products containing any type of nuts. We also encourage children NOT to share food at school.

This week... WEDNESDAY 24 July THURSDAY 25 July Cup Cake Day 5P & 1O World of Maths Day FRIDAY 26 July PSSA v Barnsley PS “Pink Day” - Out of Uniform DATES TO REMEMBER Education Week 29 July - 2 August Grandfriends Day Friday 2 August School Council Meeting Tuesday 6 August Young Teen Talk 6 & 7 August P & C Meeting Monday 19 August Kindergarten Oakvale Farm Tuesday 20 August PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Dear parents and caregivers, Education Week & Grandfriend’s Day Our annual Education Week celebrations will be held next week with a number of opportunities for parents and careers to engage in learning with their children. The

theme for 2013 is ‘Celebrating our stories’ and a variety of school activities are scheduled throughout the week with the main celebration held on Friday 2 August. The day will include Grandfriend’s Day with an Education Week assembly to showcase a variety of student talents. Please check this newsletter for times and dates and join with us to celebrate our school stories. Farewell Mrs Dellaway Last week Mrs Dellaway retired after a period of some 31 years managing the school office at Edgeworth PS. Mrs Dellaway was an exceptional School Administrative Officer who performed her duties to a high standard and demonstrated a genuine interest in our school. Mrs Dellaway was highly respected by everyone who knows her; she was extremely caring and supported students, staff and parents on a daily basis in a variety of ways. Mrs Dellaway will be sadly missed in our school but has promised to maintain her interest in our school and visit on a regular basis. Mrs Jodie Parker has been appointed Relieving office administrator until such time as the position is filled. Principal Gathering The retirement celebration held for Mrs Dellaway proved an ideal opportunity for past and present Edgeworth PS

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staff to meet up, share memories and celebrate stories. For me personally, it was a great pleasure to discuss historical aspects of the school with Mr John Quinn and Mr John Dwyer who were the last two principals of the school. Both were keen to advise me that I was the first female principal in the history of the school which dates back some 122 years. Certainly an interesting story! I congratulate all students for the manner in which they presented for the start of the new school term. All students were organised for learning and proudly wearing their school uniform. Well done! Jennifer Parke I congratulate all students for the manner in which they presented for the start of the new school term. All students were organised for learning and proudly wearing their school uniform. Well done! Jennifer Parke FROM THE DEPUTY Parent and Community Get Together - Yarnteen Please see attached flyer for information. What will my child learn this year? "What will my child learn this year?" seems like a simple enough question. After all, isn't there a big book of lessons somewhere that all teachers refer to? Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/what-will-my-child-learn-this-ye Talented kids - how hard should you push them? Rachel Friend asks experts and parents of talented children how much of their success is due to natural ability and how hard we should push our kids to succeed. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/talented-kids-how-hard-to-push Budding filmmakers Here’s a project for the next school holidays: have your kids create an entry for the Trop Jr film festival. In the process they’ll learn something about scripting, shooting,

editing and copyright. Find out more: http://tropfest.com/tropjr/ Homemade muesli bars Here’s a recipe for muesli bars that will prove popular with children of all ages, yet it contains only half the sugar and fat of their shop-bought equivalents. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/food/recipes/cakes-biscuits-and-treats/nutfree-muesli-bars Have a safe and happy week everyone and remember – “Respect yourself and others will respect you.” - Confucius

Mrs Van Egmond SPOTLIGHT AWARDS Congratulations to the following students: Early Stage: Tayla Spicer, Allegra Caldwell, Patrick Turon, Koby Goodwin, Lilli Salzmann, Reiley Atkins, Jessamie Philp, Hannah Graham, Chelsea Elvidge Stage 1: Isabella Whitehall, Zac Nichols, Brayden Stoimenoff, Luke Smith, Kate West, Aiden Turpin, Brodie Phillips Maddison Weekes, Cameron Jeanes, Mason Rae, Keely Parkinson, Jasper Watkins Stage 2: Jason McKenzie, Cameron Hale, Aiden cook, Damon Merrick, Jake Smith, Bailey Rae, Alex Cox, Eryn Griffiths, Corey Carlisle, Tommy Barber SPORT Netball Report On Friday 19 July the netball teams travelled to Edgeworth Heights Public School for our games. The junior team won 42 - 0 which was a fabulous effort. All of the girls played their very best and we almost doubled our score from round 1 when we played this team. The senior team won their first game this week 15 - 10. This was an outstanding game as all of the girls worked together all the way up the court and this was the most amount of goals they have scored in a game this year. Congratulations girls on all of your hard work! Miss McGrath (proud coach!) State KO Rugby Union On Thursday July 18, Edgeworth PS hosted Kariong PS at Bower Oval in the fourth round of the State Knockout Rugby Union competition. Kariong were the Central Coast champions and came into the match with strong credentials. The boys started the match strongly,

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dominating possession and going close to scoring on a number of occasions. Great play from James, Byron, Josh and Sam. First half tries to Jake, Noah and two to Ryan, with Sam and Kai in great goal kicking form, which saw Edgeworth lead 28-5 at halftime. Jake scored his second early in the second half, as Nathan, Kai, Jimmy and Beau all put in strong performances. A late try to Sam saw the score line finish 40-5. The boys are now through to the State Quarter Finals, where they will play Griffith North PS in Dubbo. Edgeworth PS 40 (Tries- Ryan 2, Jake 2, Noah and Sam; Goals- Sam 3 and Kai 2) d Kariong PS 5. Mr Gray

Soccer Report

Last Friday the boys soccer team traveled away to play cross town rivals, Edgeworth Heights. The juniors were strong posting a 3-0 victory. The goal scorers were Bailey Rae, Braith Park and Ethan Falvey. The seniors were presented with a much tougher game. After a 1-1 half time score, the boys were able to tighten up their play to post a 4-1 victory. The goal scorers were Sam Smith (2), Kai West and Braith Ridley.

ZONE PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION 5-9 AUGUST

Stage 2 - Tuesday 6 August at Edgeworth Public School

Stage 3 - Thursday 8 August at Barnsley Public School

Stage 1 - Monday 5 August at coal Point Public School

Early S1 - Friday 9 August at Blackalls Park Public School

Each event will begin at 9:30 am in the school hall. An exception for Blackalls Park PS where it will be in the Library. Representative students are reminded that they need to have their attendance and speech title confirmed on arrival at the door. PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE We now have 91 fantastic readers at Edgeworth who have completed this year's challenge! Keep on sending your book lists in - you have until mid August. The following children have recently finished. Well done! Ella Harrison, Elise Mitchell, Katie Dingwall, William Bailey, Nicholas Brooks, Taj Barton, Mitchell Jeffery, Ashleigh Barber, Hayden Bryant, Reece Barton, Alex Morrison, Jade Mamone, Serena Mamone, Kyah Hodges, Noah Hodges.

NATIONAL TREE EVENTS AROUND OUR AREA Planet Ark are inviting people to be part of the country’s biggest tree planting and help reach the goal of planting 20 million seedlings. Here at Edgeworth Public School we will be planting 120 native grasses, 10 bottlebrushes and 15 westringias, mostly in the Values garden near Room 6 on 26 July. The tube stocks have been kindly donated by Teralba Landcare. You can organise or attend a planting or activity at a park, beach, school or nature reserve. Or you can organise a personal activity at home with your family and friends in your backyard, or on your balcony! For event details go to http://treeday.planetark.org/. National Tree Day Events in Lake Macquarie: Wednesday 24 July, 9am – 12noon · LT Creek. Meet at southern end of Lake St, Fassifern Sunday 28 July, 9am – 12 noon

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· Belmont Wetlands State Park, corner Kalaroo Road and Railway Crescent, Belmont · Coal Point Progress Association - Carey Bay Wetlands Excelsior Parade, Carey Bay · Redhead Landcare, Webb Park, near Beach Rd, Redhead · Warners Bay Feighan Oval, meet end of Charles Street, Warners Bay Sunday, 28 July, 10am to 12noon · Dora Creek, opposite 220 Dora Street, Dora Creek Contact Landcare Resource Centre to RSVP or if you would like to know more information 4921 0392. CUP CAKE DAY THURSDAY 25 JULY Host classes 5P and 1O Students from these classes will be bringing in a range of tasty, nut-free cakes, slices and biscuits. These will be available to purchase at recess under the primary cola (6H) and the infants cola (2E). Prices 50c - $1.00

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Thank you to everyone who purchased the Entertainment Books. We have sold all of our books. Please contact “Entertainment Books” if you wish to purchase the book.

CANTEEN NEWS Roster for week beginning: 29 July

Monday 29 July Tuesday 30 July Wednesday 31 July Thursday 1 August Friday 1 August

K McCafferty K Coulin

J Egge D Parker

A Bergquist L Mistelbauer

K Campbell M Burns K Nupier

M Chapman S Gian

Roster for week beginning: 5 August

Monday 5 August Tuesday 6 August Wednesday 7 August Thursday 8 August Friday 9 August

A West K Austin B Jarvis

L Towers S Millington S Rose

L Mistelbauer J Hepworth A McIntosh

ROSTER: We have places available very day of the week. If you are able to volunteer your time, please phone the school or call into the canteen and see Jenny. The roster works on a four weekly cycle.

NO CHILDREN ALLOWED IN CANTEEN DUE TO W H & S REGULATIONS

P & C NEWS Thank you to everyone for their donations from the out of uniform day for State of Origin. $436 was raised and will be used for new resources.

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