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CALENDAR TERM 1 PRINCIPAL’S NEWS WELCOME BACK

Happy new year and welcome back to a new year of learning. I hope you

all had a restful and enjoyable holiday. I am excited and proud to be

appointed to the Principal position at Pagewood PS and I look forward to

getting to know you and your children. Please come and say hello when

you see me! We will be forming classes at 9:15am tomorrow and parents

and carers are welcome to attend the class formations if they are able to.

Please see below a list of class teachers and staff for 2019.

Ms Nicole Mayhew

Principal

KLR Mrs Lucas & Mrs Sinkovic

M, Tu, F W, Th

KS Miss Shiozawa M - F

KT Mrs Thomson M - F

1B Mrs Berman M - F

1K Ms Kelly M – F Term 1 and 2

1/2H Mrs Hawkes M - F

2M Ms McLean (Assistant Principal) Ms Zancanaro

M, Tu, Th, F W

3A Mrs Arthur (Relieving Assistant Principal) M - F

3C Mrs Crysostomou M - F

4M Miss Moffatt M - F

4/5W Ms Wilkinson M - F

5/6C Mrs Cianciolo (Relieving Assistant Principal) M - F

5/6G Ms Grisanti M - F

Other members of staff include:

Learning & Support Teachers (LaST)

Ms Bevis Mr John Riley

M, Th, F F

Release from Face to Face

Mr John Khilla Mrs Sinkovic

T F

Teacher/Librarian Mrs Donna Kerves M - Th

School Admin Library

Mary Smith W

Band Directions in Music W

French To be confirmed Th

Mandarin Ms Narelle Mallet Th

English as an Additional Language (EAL/D)

To be confirmed

School Admin Manager

Mrs Liz Cleary M - F

School Admin Officers

Mrs Jody Bentley Mrs Orla Kirwan

M, Tu, W Th, F

Student Learning Support Officers

Mrs Kathy Savvas Mrs Sandra Bathis Mrs Kerrie Pellegrini Mr Christian Garcia

M - Th Tu - Th M & F M, W, F

General Assistant Mr Frank Webb T & Th

PAGEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

TERM 1 WEEK 1 2019

Tuesday 29 January 2019

JAN

Tue 29 Staff Development Day

Wed 30 Y1-6 Students return to school Y3-6 to bring 3 swimming carnival notes (permission, medical & competency)

Uniform Shop open 9:30am

Assembly – leaders House captain and vice-captain badges presented

2:30pm

Thurs 31 Swimming Carnival Y3-6 Y1&2 stay at school

FEB

Fri 1 Kindergarten Students Start School Tea and Tissues

9:30am

Textbook Purchase Day for all students (see page 7&8 for details)

Sport – children are to wear their sport uniform

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS FOR 2019

Captains James Emily

Prefects Tora Bonnie

Ronan Sarah

HOUSE CAPTAINS FOR 2019

CAPTAINS VICE-CAPTAINS

Phillip Dennis Baylie

Mathew Charlotte

Cook Harley Halle

Zakk Claire

Macquarie Trent April

Orlando Olivia

Banks Jacob Holly

Alex Sophie

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STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY The staff were involved in professional learning today beginning with an introduction to the new

Science and Technology K-6 2017 syllabus led by Ms Grisanti. The focus was on the syllabus changes

in this Key Learning Area that we will now be implementing. Teachers had the opportunity to learn

about the digital technologies strand and experience both our Sphero and Edison robots. We

investigated effective ways to integrate the robots into authentic learning experiences for students.

They had lots of fun! Staff revisited our Strategic Directions of Learning and Wellbeing; Teaching

and Leading and Community Engagement as well as Child Protection training and Staff Welfare.

Teachers then had time to organise their classrooms and plan beginning of the year learning

experiences. The staff attending the school swimming carnival ran through the organisation to

ensure the day runs smoothly.

SHARE OUR SPACE

During the school holidays we opened our playground for the whole community to enjoy. We are very lucky at Pagewood PS to

have such a large playground and it is positive to share it with our wider local community. For more information on this program,

please visit schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au or contact us on 1300 482 651.

UNIFORM SHOP

Our lovely parent volunteers will open the uniform shop on the first day of Term 1 2019, Wednesday 30 January, at 9:30am.

Uniform orders can be left at the office at any time with correct money. Our parent volunteers will fill the orders when they can.

For the new uniform shop order form, please go to: https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/supporting-our-students/parents--

carers-and-the-community/uniform-shop.html There is also a large selection of second hand uniforms for sale.

SCHOOL LEADERS FOR 2019

Congratulations those students who have been elected to school leadership roles for this year. You should be very proud to

represent your peers and Pagewood Public School. Please see the table on page 1 for our leaders’ names.

HOUSE CAPTAINS & HOUSE VICE-CAPTAINS

These badges will be presented at our first assembly for 2019 to be held tomorrow at 2.30pm. Parents and carers are welcome

to attend.


https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/supporting-our-students/parents--carers-and-the-community/uniform-shop.html

https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/supporting-our-students/parents--carers-and-the-community/uniform-shop.html


2019 SWIMMING CARNIVAL – THURSDAY 31 JANUARY

The Pagewood Public School swimming carnival will be held at Botany Aquatic Centre this

Thursday 31 January (the second day of the school year for students) for Years 3-6 and Year 2

students who are turning 8 years old this year. Notes were sent home last year and are

available on the website, at the office and at the back of this newsletter. Please return all

three notes (permission, medical and competency) to school tomorrow so that your child

can participate. No money will be collected prior to the carnival. The cost of the carnival

will be included in your Statement of Account for Term 1. Year 1 and 2 will remain at school

for a normal school day. The program for the day is below.

2019 PAGEWOOD PS SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Please note: There will be no finals. Results will be based on the fastest times from heats.

TEXTBOOK PURCHASE DAY – FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY This Friday 1st February is textbook day. Once payment is made, each child will receive their textbooks for 2019. Please refer to

the note on page 7&8 with all the details. We encourage all parents to pay LJ Harper online direct prior to Friday at

http://www.ljharper.com.au. Please include your child's full name and please DO NOT pay via our school payment system.

DEMOUNTABLE CLASSROOM AND ENTRANCE GATES During the holidays a demountable classroom was placed in the school grounds to accommodate the thirteenth class. The flag

pole and commemorative plaques will be relocated to the front entrance of the school near the office. The grevillea trees and

garden beds will be relocated if possible or re-planted. Fencing has been installed around the staff carpark to ensure the safety of

students. A new entrance to the school is currently being completed which be open during school hours allowing school office

staff to sight any visitors to the school during the day. The gate near the staff carpark will continue to be open before and after

school to allow access to OOSH. The gate and pathway next to the Kiss and Drop zone is also being completed. Thank you to Mr

Tan for organising these works.

1. Boys 12/13 yrs 50m Freestyle 18. Girls 12/13 yrs 50m Butterfly

2. Girls 12/13 yrs 50m Freestyle 19. Boys 11 yrs 50m Butterfly

3. Boys 11 yrs 50m Freestyle 20. Girls 11 yrs 50m Butterfly

4. Girls 11 yrs 50m Freestyle 21. Boys Junior 50m Butterfly

5. Boys 10 yrs 50m Freestyle 22. Girls Junior 50m Butterfly

6. Girls 10 yrs 50m Freestyle 23. Boys 12/13 yrs 50m Backstroke

7. Boys 9 yrs 50m Freestyle 24. Girls 12/13 yrs 50m Backstroke

8. Girls 9 yrs 50m Freestyle 25. Boys 11 yrs 50m Backstroke

9. Boys 8 yrs 50m Freestyle 26. Girls 11 yrs 50m Backstroke

10. Girls 8 yrs 50m Freestyle 27. Boys Junior 50m Backstroke

11. Boys 12/13 yrs 50m Breaststroke 28. Girls Junior 50m Backstroke

12. Girls 12/13 yrs 50m Breaststroke 29. Boys All Age 100m Freestyle

13. Boys 11 yrs 50m Breaststroke 30. Girls All Age 100m Freestyle

14. Girls 11 yrs 50m Breaststroke 31. Mixed Junior Relay 4 x 50m

15. Boys Junior 50m Breaststroke 32. Mixed Senior Relay 4 x 50m

16. Girls Junior 50m Breaststroke 33. Mixed Junior Individual Medley

17. Boys 12/13 yrs 50m Butterfly 34. Mixed Senior Individual Medley


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OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OOSH) TENDER PROCESS The tender process for the contract for the OOSH at Pagewood Public School will begin very soon. The process requires that the

parent and carer community is represented on the panel. I have asked the P&C to elect a representative at their meeting next

week. In addition, another parent representative is permitted to be on the panel as well as a staff representative. The process is

convened by an Assets Services Officer from the NSW Department of Education and requires at least two meeting times during

the school day in the next few weeks. If you are interested in nominating yourself to be the additional parent representative please

send an email to Ms Mayhew via the school email address [email protected] by Tuesday 5 February 2019.

ASTHMA/ANAPHYLAXIS AND OTHER MEDICAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR 2019

To all our current and new families, if your child has been identified as having Asthma, Anaphylaxis or any other medical condition,

a CURRENT Asthma/Anaphylaxis Plan or Medical Plan must be provided to the school for the 2019 year. Please obtain an

Asthma/Anaphylaxis form from the office which must be completed and signed by the family Doctor. In addition, we ask that if

your child requires Ventolin/other medication at school, it must be kept in the school office. Please ensure that medication

provided to the school has a valid expiry date. Please also advise the school if there are any changes regarding your child/ren

health care plans. Note: These plans need to be updated annually. We kindly request that if the above applies to your child/ren

that these plans/medications be brought in by Monday 11 February 2019.

STUDENT EQUIPMENT FOR 2019

Parents have indicated that they would like to know what stationery supplies their children will need at school. Please supply the

following items clearly marked with your child’s name by the end of Week 2.

For K-2 students:

library bag

clear A4 plastic envelope for notes & home reader

1 x Plastic display folder for homework

Art smock

4 x Whiteboard markers (for Maths activities)

2 x Glue Sticks (to share with the class throughout the year)

1 x box of tissues

Please note that K-2 children do not bring a pencil case

For 3-6 students:

library bag

clear A4 plastic envelope for notes & home reader

pencil case

sharpener

glue stick

blue/black/red pen

30cm ruler with mm

scissors

rubber

whiteout tape

2 x highlighters

HB pencils

coloured pencils

clear contact to cover books

1 x box of tissues

Optional: textas, paint shirt or art smock


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P&C (PARENTS AND CITIZENS) NEWS Pagewood Public School P&C always welcomes enthusiastic members. It’s a great way to get involved and help out at the school.

Throughout the year, the P&C meets at 7:00pm in the school library on the first Tuesday of every month during the school term.

The first meeting is next Tuesday 5 February. Each meeting is announced in the school newsletter; we have about 8-10 meetings

a year. At our P&C meetings, a range of topics are discussed, including:

Updates from the Principal

Fundraising initiatives

Father’s Day/Mother’s Day stalls (and finding volunteers to run them!)

School programs

Allocation of P&C funds towards school programs

Special morning teas or events

Uniform Shop- run by the P&C onsite at school

Market Carnival- bi-annual event

The P&C meetings also provide a forum for parents to be able to raise questions and respectfully make suggestions about the

school for discussion. The agenda for each meeting is available the week prior.

At the P&C Annual General Meeting (the second meeting of the year) the voluntary positions of office bearers, or the executive -

President, Vice Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer are voted in. To be eligible to vote, or take up a position on the executive at

the AGM, you must be a member of the P&C. If you are not already a P&C member, you must pay the membership fee by the

close of the general meeting, a month before the AGM to be able to take up a position or to vote at the AGM. Membership lasts

from one AGM to the next, and is currently set at $1 per year. Financial members have voting rights at the AGM, but also for any

issues or decisions that are made at the meetings throughout the year. This includes the selection of a P&C financial member to

be the representative on any merit selection panel (for the hiring of teaching or administrative staff). You can join the P&C at any

meeting throughout the year, your voting rights will be established at the next meeting after you join.

An active P&C is at the heart of a great school, and we always strongly encourage parents to get involved at Pagewood Public

School. Being involved in the P&C offers you an opportunity to get to know other like-minded parents. You can be involved by

joining the P&C and attending meetings, volunteering for the various fundraisers or events throughout the year, and by supporting

the efforts of the P&C.

When you support the P&C, you support improvements for the school, the teachers and most

importantly, your children.

‘TEA AND TISSUES’

PPS P&C would like to invite new parents to the school along to a relaxed Morning Tea in the library on Friday

1 February at 9:30am, as your Kindy students begin their school life. It is a chance to meet our Principal, Ms

Nicole Mayhew, other new Kindy parents as well as experienced parents who have been in your shoes before!

We affectionately call the event ‘Tea and Tissues’, but in reality, there are usually plenty of smiles and

exchanges of shared experience, as well as coffee, tea and cake.



TERM 1 – 30 January to 12 April 2019

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday/ Sunday

Week 1 Jan 28 AUSTRALIA DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Jan 29 STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY

Jan 30 Y1-6 students return to school Assembly – house captain & vice-captain badges presented Kindergarten Best Start assessments

Jan 31 Swimming Carnival Y3-6 K-2 stay at school Kindergarten Best Start assessments

Feb 1 Kindergarten students start school Textbook sale day Kindergarten finish 2:45pm

Feb 2/3

Week 2 Feb 4 Kindergarten finish 2:45pm

Feb 5 Kindergarten finish 2:45pm 7:00pm P&C Meeting

Feb 6 Kindergarten finish 2:45pm



Feb 9/10

Week 3 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 First Band Rehearsal and Tutorials

Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16/17

Week 4 Feb 18 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 21 Feb 22 Welcome back disco in the evening

Feb 23/24

Week 5 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 28 Mar 1 Mar 2/3

Week 6 Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar 6 Mar 7 Mar 8 Mar 9/10



Week 9 Wellbeing Week

Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28 Mar 29

Mar 30/31

Week 10 Apr 1 Apr 2 Apr 3 Apr 4 Apr 5 Apr 6/7

Week 11 Apr 8 Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 13/14


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