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TERM 2 | WEEK 10 | 29 JUNE 2020

Takari Ave Clare Point NSW 2250 | 02 4325 0594 | [email protected] www.pointclare-p.schools.nsw.edu.au | www.facebook.com/PointClarePS

NEWSLETTERPOINT CLARE PUBLIC SCHOOL

Nurturing Inspiring Achieving

Thought of the Week

IMPORTANT DATES

Fri 3/7 PBL Rewards Day

3 JULY LAST DAY OF TERM 2

STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY 20 July, 2020 (first day Term 3)Students do not attend school

on this day Students return Tuesday

21 July, 2020

RECONCILIATION WEEK . This week at Point Clare Public School we are celebrating Reconcil-iation Week. During this week we com-memorate two signifi-cant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo de-cision. On 3 June 1992 the High Court of Australia recognised that a group of Torres Strait Island-ers, led by Eddie Mabo, held ownership of Murray Island( Mer). In acknowl-edging the traditional rights of the Meriam people to their land, the court also held that native title existed for all Indigenous people. This week our students will be completing a range of tasks with Aboriginal perspectives embedded into each lesson. Next term the school’s Aboriginal Education team will be developing our own Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and will be reaching out for input from our Aboriginal community members.

ASSET MANAGEMENTOur long awaited play-ground designs were in-stalled last Wednesday 24 June and they are abso-lutely outstanding. Our stu-dents’ response has been overwhelmingly positive and we even had one of the Kindergarten students claim that “this is the best day ever”! The installers were a very profession-al company from Sydney called “The Gardenmakers” and I think the photos be-low highlight what a fabu-lous addition to our school these designs are. The Hall COLA area is now not only a more engaging space for our younger students to play in but it is also able to be used to support curricu-lum delivery in Mathematics which is also very important.

www.thegardenmakers.com.au

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NSW SCHOOL CURRICULUM REVIEWThe NSW Government Response to the NSW Curriculum Review outlines an ambitious program for streamlining and strengthening what is taught in our schools over the next four years.

The reforms include:• building strong foundations for future learning by 2022 with new English and Mathematics syllabuses for Kindergarten to Year 2• more time for teaching by 2022 by reducing the hours teachers spend on extra-curricular topics and issues and compliance requirements• strengthening post school pathways by 2022 with new learning areas for Years 11 and 12 that clearly link learning to future employment and study options• a new curriculum from 2024 with new syllabuses focused on what is essential to know and do in early and middle years of schooling, and key learning areas in the senior years. SCHOOL SPORTS UPDATELast week our Brisbane Water Zone PSSA met to discuss the possibility of holding some Zone level events in 2020. The PSSA have voted to not hold a Zone Athletics Carnival in 2020 but will attempt to hold a Cross Country Carnival at some point next Semester. Our school is going to try to hold our own Athletics Carnival and we will communicate the details to our community early next Term. One of our stumbling blocks at the moment is that we cannot invite parents / community to the event due to the restrictions in place relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)Every 6 months the school is required to hold a review of the school’s EMP and to hold a drill for an evacua-tion, lockdown or lockout event. This coming Wednesday we will be holding a rehearsal drill for a lockdown procedure. This will allow the school to identify aspects of our EMP that need to be strengthened or improved in some way.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS & END OF TERM REMINDERSTerm 2 concludes this Friday in what has been the most difficult year that many of us have ever experienced due to the pandemic. I would like to again take the opportunity to thank all of the students and their families for their efforts over the past few months. It has been incredible to see how committed our community is to providing our children with a quality education and how strongly you have all supported the school. It has been greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank all of my staff for their continued efforts in the face of much adversity during this crisis. Our SASS staff are compassionate, caring and beyond diligent in their various customer service roles. To my teaching staff, a huge thank you. It is very difficult to convey how much respect I have for all of you and the efforts that you have made to make remote learning and the return to school based learning so successful. In my eyes; you are all magicians.

• School concludes for all students on Friday 3 July 2020. • The school is not open for the Share our Space program during the holidays due to important safety works being completed including tree lopping.• School resumes on Tuesday 21 July for 2020 for all students. Teachers return on Monday the 20 July to complete professional development activities.• Any security concerns over the school holidays should be phoned into the School Security Hotline - 1300 880 021

Mr Scott Campbell Principal

Takari Ave Clare Point NSW 2250 | 02 4325 0594 | [email protected] Takari Ave Clare Point NSW 2250 | 02 4325 0594 | [email protected] www.pointclare-p.schools.nsw.edu.au | www.facebook.com/PointClarePS

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LIBRARY NEWS Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) - Get involved in the PRC, there’s still plenty of time to get reading! Congratulations to the students who have already finished the challenge.

The challenge is open to all students from Kindergarten to Year 9 and holidays are a great time to catch up on reading.

Don’t forget to include your Bonus Free Choice Books. This year, due to learn-ing at home, all students will be able to include 10 Free Choice Books on their Student reading records. Please refer to the support article for information on adding bonus choice books https://prcsupport.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/24000054175

Read full details, including the rules of the PRC https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html

PRC Key dates:Challenge opens for student entries: Monday 2 March Challenge closes for student entries: Friday 28 August

Students log on using their DoE username and password. Participating students receive a certificate if they complete the challenge by the closing date (which will look great in their CVs in the future!!).

Borrowing & Overdue Books - Students are reminded that they are able to borrow books for a period of 2 weeks. Students who are still reading their book are very welcome to borrow the book again or renew the loan so they can finish reading. However, the books must be brought into the Library, so we can physically sight the books, before they can be renewed. Overdue notices are being sent home this week, please ensure that all overdue books are returned ASAP.

If a book has been lost, please contact me. In some instances, a small replacement fee may be required to assist with the purchase of a new copy of the book.

Happy Reading!Jodie McCabe - Teacher Librarian


POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PBL) - TERM 2 REWARDS DAYOur PBL Rewards Day will be held this Friday 3 July. This term all students from K-6 will be rewarded and acknowledged for their positive behaviour choices and commitment to learning during Terms 1 and 2. Students are encouraged to wear mufti clothes in our PBL colours (green, blue, yellow) and they will be treated to a free BBQ lunch and movie. A note with more information has been sent home. We would like to thank Wiseberry Kariong for their generous donation towards this term’s Rewards Day.

PYJAMA DAY - TERM 3Friday 31 July (Term 3 Week 2) our school is supporting children in Foster Care by holding a fundraiser where students are allowed to wear their pyjamas to school for a gold coin donation to show their support. More information to come next term!

RECONCILIATION PHOTOS



WEEK 9 AWARD WINNERS



AWARD WINNER PHOTOS CONT.

P C P S P A R E N T S & C I T I Z E N S A S S O C I A T I O N

Thanks for a Great Term Point Clare - Bring on Term 3!

Well done and thank you to everyone who supported our wonderful students get the most out of their school experiences this term! Judging by the smiles I see at the end of each day, our kids have certainly enjoyed the return to school this term. A terrific reflection of the efforts put forward by our talented and dedicated school faculty each day.

Canteen volunteers will be pleased to know that they will be able to return to volunteering their assistance in the Canteen at the commencement of Term 3.

The team and I hope you all enjoy a fantastic, safe and healthy term holiday with your loved ones and look forward to seeing you all in Term 3 when we plan to resume most, if not all, of our activities.

NEXT GENERAL MEETING

7:30PM on Wednesday 12th August (Term 3)

P&C General meetings are held during school terms on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm. You do not need to be a member to attend.

Our meetings aim to run no longer than 2 hours and are the best way to gain insight into current and upcoming events at the school. Our group is centred on inclusivity. We value and respect the diverse experiences and perspectives our community have to offer.

You can join our association anytime. Membership is just $1 for the year. Forms can be obtained via the front office, at our meetings or via email.

As a community we have strength in our combined knowledge and experience. We are always looking for more volunteers to join our various P&C teams. It doesn’t have to be a regular commitment. Any time you can spare is valued.

At present these roles are still available:

- ASSISTANT BANKING COORDINATOR VOLUNTEERS ( X2 )

- COMMITTEE POSITIONS ( CANTEEN )

Please email us if you are interested in filling in any of the above positions.

Our email is: [email protected]

Select ’Like’ on our Facebook page for P&C event dates, updates and communication:

‘P&C for Point Clare Public School’.

I look forward to working together with you.

Thank you for your continued support.

Janaki Selvarajan - President, Point Clare Public School P&C Association


FUNDRAISING

UPCOMING EVENTS DATES & DETAILS

FATHER’S DAY STALL Thursday 3rd September 2020

At School

Volunteer assistance at the stall will depend on the status of restrictions in our state around the planned date. Please check back

here for updates. Thank you,

PCPS P&C Fundraising Team

YOUR UNIFORM SHOP >> ONLINE ORDERS ONLY <<

Please order online by 7am Thursday Orders can be collected from the Office only.

[email protected]

YOUR CANTEEN Please inform the Canteen of order cancellations if your child is sick or absent from school by 9:30AM

(at the latest) on the day that the order is required.

You can email or call us via the school office: (02) 4325 0594

Parents and Carers who inform us early can organise to move the lunch order to a later date. This would also help

prevent food and cost wastage.

The Canteen runs a fine line to breaking-even financially and

the help parents give us by following the 9.30am deadline

makes a difference. We appreciate your understanding.

Thank you,

PCPS P&C Canteen Team

>> ONLINE ORDERS ONLY <<

Counter items - online orders for recess & lunch where

possible please.

VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME TO RETURN IN TERM 3

[email protected]


School banking will recommence in Term 3, Week 1 on Wednesdays.

Thank you, School Banking Team

$$ GRANTS $$

Grants are usually available throughout the year for a variety of areas. We need your help with finding and (if possible) applying for them.

So if you see anything that you think that any area of our school may be eligible for, please contact us.

The more eyes and ears out there looking for grants or competitions, the more chance we have of getting much needed funding for our

school and the services that support it.

Thank you, PCPS P&C Grant Writing Team

[email protected]

SUSTAINABILITY

>> VOTE ONLINE DAILY <<www.terracycle.com/colgategardenvoting-au

Please continue to vote online via ALL your emails and keep collecting your recyclable dental waste (hygienically of course). The above flyer details the items that are

acceptable for the competition – no cardboard or packaging please.

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