From the Principal - Mrs Maraga 4th September 2013

Regentville Rocks!

Our combined Open Day, Concert and Book Fair proved to be one of our best ever. The beautiful

spring weather provided the perfect backdrop for our entertaining and dynamic concert. All 670

students had the opportunity to perform to high energy music for the appreciative crowd. We were

entertained by various ensemble performances including our band, choir and dance groups. Our

gardening club students sold fresh produce from our school gardens and our guests had the

opportunity to enjoy a sausage sizzle, cakes and drinks whilst enjoying the atmosphere.

Thank you for coming along and celebrating the great work that happens at our school each and

every day!

District Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to all the students who represented our school at the District Athletics Carnival last

week. All our athletes certainly strived to achieve their personal best over the two days. Our school

has 21 students now going to the Regional Carnival following their success at the District

Competition.

Safe Travelling

Last week children were reminded in Assembly of the importance of walking to and from school in

a quick and safe manner. Parents are asked to remind their children of safe practices when travelling

to and from school. If your child rides a bike to school please ensure that they wear their helmet and

are aware of road rules. Your assistance in reinforcing the messages delivered at school is

appreciated.

Helping your child choose right from wrong

How do you raise ethically aware children? In this audio discussion, Dr Simon Longstaff from the

St James Ethics Centre explains some ideas to James O'Loghlin.

Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/helping-your-child-

choose-right-from-wrong

Preparing for Year 7

The transition from primary school to high school maths can be difficult for both you and your child.

However, by working in partnership with your child and using some careful forward planning, the

transition can be smooth and successful.

Find out more: http://educationequals.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-learning-maths-in-high-

school/

Numbers fun

Learning to count forwards and backwards from a given number helps children with solving

addition and subtraction problems. Use these great worksheets to help your child learn about number

ordering.

Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/detresources/

Regentville Public School Schoolhouse Road Regentville, NSW 2745

Phone (02) 4733 1615

Fax (02) 4733 4022

Email: regentvill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: www.regentvill-p.schools.nsw.edu.au “Learn Wisely, Live Proudly”

Star Performers

On behalf of the Snowball Family - a big THANK YOU to the parents who, on leaving Regentville

Rocks on Monday, stopped to assist Monte who had fallen off his bike. Monte is doing well,

however nursing a broken arm.

Library News

NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge

The NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge is now finished. Congratulations to

the following students who have recently finished the challenge: Ethan

Buckley, Romy Dixon, Krystal Fenech, Haylea Parker, Rose Tassone, Ava

Zantiras, Angela Schneider, Zahlie Vidler, Mitchell Gibson, Jeyda Koyuncu,

Elyssa Reid, Bonnie Steel, Ethan Texier, Dean Cook, Fionn Lancaster, Kobe

Pothan, Owen Roberts, Allira Wadeley, Taylah DePoali, Maddison Kelly, Khushi Balegar

Kiran, Leah Plaatjes, Chloe Patterson, Violet Thurling, Rebecca Hand, Hayley Patterson, Talira

Smith, Ella Tassone, Peyton Lucre, Harrison Tyler, Deakyn Jones, and Jackson Thornton. Two

hundred and one students completed the Reading Challenge and they will receive their

certificates in late November/early December.

Book Fair

Thank you to all the families who supported the Book Fair by purchasing and donating books.

We sold around $11 700 worth of books and merchandise at the fair. Regentville PS will receive

a percentage of this total to order new books from Scholastic for the library.

Mrs Healey Librarian

Dates for the Calendar

4 September Boys State Basketball Knockout Round 6

5 September Milo Blast T20 Cricket Regional Finals

6 September Blue Mountains Nepean Dance Festival Evening Performance

10 September CC21 Presentation—Macquarie University

12 September Sydney Aquarium Year 1

12 September Stage 2 Basketball Championship

13 September Silver/Gold Award Assembly

17 September Penrith Netball Championships

19 September Disco

9 – 11 October Canberra Camp

17 October Sydney Aquarium Year 2

31 Oct – 1 Nov Yarramundi Camp

4 – 15 November School Swimming Scheme

Payments Due

General School Contribution $40/$80

(Instalments can be paid at any time)

4 September Boys State Basketball Knockout Round 6 $6

5 September Sydney Aquarium (Year 1) $27

5 September Stage 2 Basketball Championship $18

10 September Penrith Netball Championships

12 September Yarramundi Camp (Year 4) 2nd

Instalment $50

12 September Canberra Camp (Year 6) 3rd

Instalment $100

10 October Sydney Aquarium (Year 2) $27

17 October Yarramundi Camp (Year 4) 3rd

Instalment $45

21 October School Swimming Scheme (Year 2,3 &4) $55

Regentville Rocks

First impressions… from KC

Regentville Rocks was yesterday. We danced and sang.

We sang “I Love the Farm”. I can’t wait till next year.

Reis

Yesterday was Regentville Rocks. My

mummy and Daddy came. My daddy gave

me a drink bottle. It was the best day ever.

Matthew

Regentville Rocks was yesterday and we saw some fancy dance moves. Then

we did some fancy dance moves too.

Regentville Rocks is the best day ever. I liked when

we performed. I watched my brothers perform and one

of my brothers danced with Year Two. The other

brother danced with his class.

Alyssa G

Regentville Rocks was the best day ever. Regentville

was the best because my Jill and Poppy and my

Mummy came. I liked yesterday because it was the

first day of Spring and I said to my mum, “It is hot.” I

can’t wait for next year.

Madison

THANK YOU!!

The P & C would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported the P & C in their fundraisers this year. We fundraised just over $2700 on the Father’s Day Stall and $2320 on the BBQ at Regentville Rocks.

SPECIAL THANKS GOES TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: FATHERS DAY STALL VOLUNTEERS: Michelle McFarlane, Leonie Malisani,

Kristie Wantuch, Holly Parker, Danielle Bowden, Kathy Francis, Rhiannon McFarlane,

Saskia Creed, Kerrie Catt, Katrina Watkins, Dianne Darlington, Zavera Rolands, Belinda

Sanders, Melissa Wilkie, Kim Fuller and Lisa Rauhina.

REGENTVILLE ROCKS CAKE MAKERS: Cherie Boros, Louise Annetts, Mrs D.

Luland, Kerrie Catt, Patricia Bazley, Rachael Robinson, Megan Daley, Kathryn

Rodriguez, Loghan Spence, Alison Bennett, Renea Wenban, Emma Porter, Jessica

Goldberg, Karen Guest, Catherine Ingram, Holly Parker, Kerry Crellin and Arthur

Hodson.

REGENTVILLE ROCKS CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS: Jacqueline d’Argent, Michelle

McFarlane, Leonie Malisani, Kristie Wantuch, Danielle Bowden, Patricia Bazley, Sue

Hopton and Sally Simmons.

REGENTVILLE ROCKS BBQ VOLUNTEERS: Steve Wilson, Anthony and Cherie

Boros, Kylie Hamersma, Craig Palmer, Rhonda and Tony Palmer, Karen Guest, Kathryn

and Gerry Rodriguez, and Kerrie Catt (Raffle Tickets)

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTERS: Thanks to the Gregory Family for the Donation of the

Raffle Prize and to Kylie Smith for donating catering items to the canteen.

The P & C would especially like to thank the following supporters who each year, help to make the day a huge

success:

The Wilkes Family

Glenmore Park

REGENTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL

ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT 2013

Regentville Public School is currently participating in the CC21 Project which involves an

action research direction within our school that focusses on the Australian Curriculum and

how technology is implemented into our school to support both teaching and learning.

The project focusses on:

The school’s current context including their school goals and plans for 2013, the existing

technology and planned developments.

The current pedagogical and technology skills of the school and staff, and how participation in

this project will advance our strategic goals.

This project for Regentville has taken two directions with the key emphasis on ‘Focus on

Reading’ with the concentration on technology within our school and how we can enhance

this to promote both teaching and learning experiences for staff and students.

Regentville Public School will showcase their Project at Macquarie University on Tuesday

10th September 2013 between 4pm and 6pm and our school community students and families

are all invited to attend. The cost of this event is free although, guests will need to pay for

parking. We look forward to seeing as many of you at this event as possible to support our

Regentville School Community. Please refer to the flyer attached for directions. If you are

intending on coming could you please register using the tiny url link from the flyer. This is

for catering purposes and numbers attending.

Regards,

Donna Farran-McKee

Term 3 Disco Thursday 19th September

K—2 5:30pm—7:00pm

3—6 7:15pm—8:45pm TICKETS Buy your tickets at the door

or, to save waiting in the

queue…..tickets on sale

from 8:30am -9:00am on

disco day outside the canteen

$3.50 Lollies, drinks and chips

for sale on the night.

Athletics Certificates will be presented at this weeks

Assembly…..2:00pm in the hall.

Cumberland Zone of the NSW Rural Fire Service Annual Open Day Saturday 28th September 2013 10:00am - 2:30pm 8—20 Jeanette Street, Regentville

Before and after school pick up…….

Just a timely reminder about the importance of following

signage and road rules when picking up and dropping

children off for school. We need to keep our children safe!

Please avoid using the

‘Kiss and Drop’ as a

car park - it could be

very costly!