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Working Together, Growing Together

For The Calendar

Next Week

Mon. 10 Mar. Uniform Shop opens from 9 -10am

Mon. 10 Mar. Boys Hockey Team K/O Trials @ 1.30pm

Tue 11 Mar. School Athletics Carnival for Yrs 3-6

Wed. 12 Mar. Prefect Induction Ceremony @ 2.30pm

Wed. 12 Mar. Sydney Thunder Blitz Cricket Yr 3/4 Gala Day

Thu. 13 Mar. District R. League Trials @ Memorial Oval

Fri. 14 Mar. C’wealth Bank - Assembly Visit @12.15pm

Fri. 14 Mar. OSHC Surveys Due.

Fri. 14 Mar. District and Zone Boys Soccer Trials

Sat. 15 Mar. Binda Picnic Races

Coming Up Mon. 17 Mar. Uniform Shop opens from 9 -10am

Mon. 17 Mar. Visit by the Canberra Raiders

Mon. 17 Mar. Boys Rugby League K/O Team Trials @1.30

Tue. 18 Mar. School Photograph Day

Thu. 20 Mar. District and Zone Girls Soccer Trials

Fri. 21 Mar. Harmony Day/Mufti Day ~ Gold Coin Donation

Fri. 21 Mar. Year 5 Assembly Item @ 12.15pm

Fri. 21 Mar. Commonwealth Bank School Banking Talk

Fri. 21 Mar. Book Club Orders Due

Tue. 25 Mar. School Cross-Country

Wed 26 Mar Mill to Mill Charity Bike Ride

Fri. 28 Mar. Year 6 & 3/4G Assembly Items @ 12.15pm

Fri. 28 Mar. Earth Hour

Tue. 01 Apr. Debating Workshop in Nowra

Wed. 02 Apr. Jollybops Science Show

Thu. 03 Apr Zone Rugby League Trials Goulburn

Thu 03 Apr. Netball NSW Cup

Fri. 04 Apr. 3/4W & 3/4R Assembly Items @ 12.15pm

Fri. 04 Apr. Uni NSW Competition Entries Due

Mon. 07 Apr. District Netball Trials Goulburn

Mon. 07 Apr. P & C AGM in the library @ 7pm

Wed. 09 Apr. Easter Hat Making ~ 12 noon in the hall.

Thu. 10 Apr. District Hockey Trials

Fri. 11 Apr. Easter Hat Parade

Fri. 11 Apr. Last Day of Term 1 2014

Deadline Reminder Information to be included in the News & Views needs to be received by 12 pm Thursday.

Spotted This Week Were ……

• Courtney Stephenson for honesty.

• Tyrell Brown for demonstrating respect for another’s property.

• 3/4 W for fantastic cooperation and teamwork whilst creating a giant timeline for HSIE.

• Arian Okkonen for always being helpful while in the technology room.

• Victa Woods for exceptional manners to teachers.

• Betsy Willis for fabulous efforts in her writing at school and at home.

• Bowen Murray for tidying up the playground.

• Georgia Locke for assisting others during group work activities.

• Tyler Smith for honest behaviour.

• Eboney Handcock, Petria Okkonen and Chloe Griffith for thoughtful behaviour.

• Tiana-Mae Lewis and Jacob Griffith for honesty.

• Olivia Wong for supporting an injured student.

• Hailey Collins for her hard work in numeracy.

• Mackenzie Gauci and Mitchell Lyons for terrific news telling this week.

• Rylee Luck for great maths work.

• Shay Smith for very good work in reading groups.

• Namphone Hattam for being a wonderful friend and ensuring absolute safety of others.

• Isabelle Snape for making a playground a neat and tidy environment.

• Isaiah Druett, Mason Kearney and Sean Ward for displaying safe behaviour while completing the morning run.

• Michala Locke and Emily Watt for doing all the hard work in preparing the Year 6 Easter Raffle.

• Bella Holman for excellent citizenship.

• Joshua Waters for keeping the Year 6 classroom clean and tidy.

• Lillian Skelly for her honesty.

• Joseph Anderson for being very helpful and kind.

• Chase and Florence Dark for their help in organising resources in the library.

• Jessie McCann for mature and responsible behaviour in bus lines.

• Tyrell Brown for his compassion, understanding and tolerance.

Term 1 Week 6 7th March, 2014


(Reminder) 2014 VOLUNTARY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION What is A Voluntary School Contribution? The vast majority of public schools request a contribution from parents each year to supplement existing funding. These contributions allow schools to provide additional resources and learning programs for our students.

What Will The Money Be Used For? The money will be used to purchase resources to support teaching/learning programs for each student across the school. How Much? The suggested contribution is $45 per child. Please note that this roughly equates to $1 per child per week. I cannot stress enough the difference to our school finances that your contribution will make. The contribution fees are within the guidelines as set out by the Department of Education and Communities. How To Pay Please place your contribution with the slip below in the envelope provided and return it to the school office as soon as you are able. If you prefer, you may choose to pay a contribution in instalments. A receipt will be issued for all monies received.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school. .................................................................................................

Crookwell Public School

2014 VOLUNTARY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION Please find enclosed cash/cheque for $________________ (full contribution / instalment)

(Please make cheques payable to Crookwell Public School) Family Name: ________________________ Name/s of child/ren: 1. _______________________________ 2. _______________________________ 3. _______________________________ 4._______________________________ Signature: __________________ Date: _____________ ………………………………………………………… Year 5 Assembly Item The students in Year 5 are working extremely hard to learn their lines in our upcoming play. We will be performing Arlo the Dandy Lion on Friday 21st March as part of the school assembly. Your child will need to bring along their costume on the day. Students are allowed to wear casual clothes in the morning prior to getting dressed up for their role.

Lions – Harry, Taane-Dean, Rylee, Harriet, Megan, Chloe, Eboney, Petria, Taiten, Joshua, Darcy, Grace

Narrators – Shay, Jarred, Regan

Announcers – Sophie, Jayden

Technology Crew – Isaiah, Tyson

Looking forward to seeing you there Helen Anderson

(Reminder) Knock-Out Hockey and Rugby League Trials On Monday 10th March at 1:30pm (during lunchtime), trials will be held for the boys knock-out hockey team. Please have your hockey equipment ready and be prompt on your arrival to the bottom oval.

On Monday 17th March at 1:30pm (during lunchtime), trials will be held for the boys Rugby league knock-out team. Please be prompt on your arrival to the bottom oval.

Thank you Mrs Hannah Graham

(Reminder) 2015 & 2016 Enrolment Information Required Shortly, the school will be required to lodge with the Department of Education and Communities its anticipated numbers for 2015 and 2016. It is very important, particularly in 2015, that the anticipated numbers closely match the actual enrolment numbers. We require your help to get it right to ensure that next year we can again get off to a good start with classes formed and teachers available and ready to start teaching on day one.

Therefore, if you know of any child who will be enrolling in Kindergarten next year, or the following year, would you please list their names below and return the slip to school?

Please include every eligible child you believe will be enrolling at Crookwell Public even if you think that someone else may also include the child you are thinking of. We would prefer to have student names duplicated than omitted from the list.

This information will also prove very useful when sending invitations to the ‘Flying Start’ program which helps to determine a child’s level of readiness for school and will operate throughout Terms 2 and 3 of this year. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Potential Crookwell Public School Kindergarten

Enrolments for 2015 & 2016 Child’s Name Year To Commence

School

Information Provider’s Name: ________________________

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The Gift Of Giving Recently an elderly man from Fullerton unfortunately lost his home due to a house fire. Members of the Crookwell Public School Forum thought it would be a nice gesture to raise some money to assist him getting back on his feet. Friday 21st March is Harmony Day. This generous donation ties in beautifully with the theme of Harmony. We are asking every student to bring a gold coin donation and to come dressed in casual clothing keeping to the Harmony Day theme colour of Orange.

Many thanks Nicole McCormack and Jade Logan


(Reminder) Crookwell Public School Athletics Carnival The Crookwell Public School Athletics Carnival is scheduled for Tuesday 11th March at Todkill Park. The results from this carnival will determine who progresses to the district carnival. Students are to come to school as normal and once assembled the primary students will walk to Todkill Park ready for a 10.00 am start. The primary children will be split in to their house groups and competing in track and field events. All children will need: • Comfortable footwear they can run in • Hat • Sunscreen • Bottle of water • Warm clothing • Picnic rug or blanket to sit on • Packed recess and lunch (a sausage sizzle will be

operating for those students wishing to buy their lunch) • As you know it can get bitterly cold at Todkill Park so

please dress children appropriately as there is no cover from the weather if it turns nasty.

The carnival will be finished by 2:45 pm ready for students to walk back to school in time for normal buses/parents to pick children up. Parent helpers on the day would be much appreciated. Thank you, Hannah Graham - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Crookwell Public School Athletics Carnival

I give permission for my son/daughter ____________________________________ to attend the Crookwell Public School Athletics Carnival, Tuesday 11th

March at Todkill Park. Travel to and from the venue will be by walking with accompanying staff. Signed: _______________________ Date: _____________ Emergency Contact No: _____________________________ ……………………………………………………………………… Crookwell Public School Forum Last Friday the students in Crookwell Public School’s 2014 Forum were presented with their Forum badges at a special assembly attended by family members, friends and the children of Crookwell Public School. The members of the Forum are responsible for organising fund raising events throughout the year for very worthy organisations such as Stewart House and Jeans for Genes day.

Members of the Crookwell Public School Forum for 2014 are:

President Maddison Seaman

Vice President Jarred Croke

Committee Members: Efraim Topalidis, Grace Skelly, Emily Newman, Carley Tebecis, Blake McCarten, Nate Cairncross, Boyd Heidrich, Hannah Shipton, Addison Whittington and Jacob Griffith.

Mrs McCormack and Miss Logan

(Reminder) University of N.S.W. Competitions for Yrs 3-6 Students who are currently in Years 3 - 6 are invited to take part in the Science Competition, Spelling Assessment, Mathematics Assessment, English Competition and Computer Skills Competition. The competitions take place in schools throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Region and are an initiative of International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) of the University of N.S.W.

The Computer Skills Competition will be held first, on Tuesday, 20th May, 2014. The Science Competition will be held on Wednesday 4th June and the Spelling Assessment will occur on Tuesday 17th June. The English Assessment will be on Tuesday 29th July and the Mathematics Competition will be held Tuesday 12th August. The competitions provide an opportunity for all students to gain a measure of their own achievement in an external assessment situation. It provides schools and teachers with comprehensive reporting of results and also gives parents helpful information regarding their child’s performance.

All students receive a certificate and an individual student report indicating which questions they answered correctly, as well as the average mark for the state. The student report is also useful for highlighting student strengths and weaknesses in the skills and processes of the competition subject area.

The entry fee is $8.80 per student, per competition, except for the Spelling Assessment Competition which costs $12.10 to participate.

If you would like your child/ren to participate in one or all of the competitions please complete the attached note and return it, along with the entry fee, to school by Friday 4th April 2014. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- University of N.S.W. Competitions: The permission note and money need to be returned to school no later than Friday 4th April 2014. if your child is to participate.

I give permission for my child _________________________ to participate in the following University of N.S.W. Competitions:-

A) Science Competition on 04/06/14 YES / NO $8.80 entry fee included YES/NO

B) Spelling Assessment on 17/06/14 YES / NO $12.10 entry fee included YES / NO

C) Mathematics Assessment on 12/08/14 YES / NO $8.80 entry fee included YES/NO

D) English Competition on 29/07/14 YES / NO $8.80 entry fee included YES/NO

E) Computer Skills Competition on 20/05/14 YES / NO $8.80 entry fee included YES/NO Please find $ _______________ enclosed. Signed: ________________________________ (Parent/Caregiver) Date: __________________ ………………………………………………………………………


(Reminder) Establishing An OSHC Centre At School The Neighbourhood Centre, after many years of providing before and after school care along with vacation care programs, is closing its doors. The Neighbourhood Centre was the main provider of this Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Service and its closure will be a great loss to the community.

After hearing from several families about the hardship they would suffer without the services of an OSHC centre we decided to explore the possibility of establishing such a centre at the school. This is a long and arduous process that will require, patience, commitment and dedication by all involved.

I have been advised that the first step in the process is to conduct a survey to determine how strong the demand is within the community for an OSHC centre.

Consequently, if you feel you would take advantage of an OSHC centre at the school would you please complete and return the survey below by Friday 14th March, 2014. ……………………………………………………………………..

Establishing An OSHC Centre At School Survey

Our family would support:- (Please tick) 7 am – 9 am before school care 3.30 pm– 6 pm after school care School vacation care programs We have ______ children who would take advantage of this service Signed: ________________________________ (Parent/Caregiver) Date: _________________ ………………………………………………………………….. BOOKCLUB - DUE BACK 21.03.14 Welcome to our first issue of Bookclub for 2014. Please find attached a bumper "Easter" Issue of Bookclub. If you would like to order anything please return your order with payment by Friday 21st March, 2014.

A couple of not to be missed SPECIALS in this issue of Bookclub are: for our younger readers IMAGINITIS by Nick Bland only $2.00 and for our older readers a great war read: My Australian Story GALLIPOLI also only $2.00.

Remember as always, there is no obligation to buy. If you have any questions related to Bookclub please do not hesitate to contact Amanda Merryfull or Derarne McCarten.

"Read Together - 10 minutes a day makes a difference!" Happy Reading - Amanda & Derarne Thankyou

Jollybops Science Show Crookwell Public School is excited once again to host the very entertaining and amazing Jollybops Science Show. Jollybops is a fun, exciting and interactive science show for students in Kindergarten to Year 6.

On Wednesday 2nd April 2014, Jollybops Science Show will be visiting the children at Crookwell Public School. Students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 will be entertained by a show titled “Moove and Groove with Energy”, while the Primary students in Years 3-6 will experience “Natural Phenomena and Energy”.

The cost for the show is $6.00 per child. If you would like your child to attend please return the permission slip below and money to school before Friday 28th March 2014.

Many thanks Nicole McCormack and Jade Logan ……………………………………………………………………..

Jollybops Science Show 2nd April 2014

I give permission for my child _______________________ of

class __________ to attend the Jollybops Science Show on

Wednesday 2nd April. I have enclosed ______________ to

cover the cost of the performance.

Signed:_________________________ Date:_________

(Parent/Caregiver)

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K/1/2 Police Visit Constable Croker kindly visited the infants’ students on Tuesday afternoon to speak about staying safe. Charlie the Police Penguin reminded us that it is important to stay in a group of friends, like penguins do, when we are playing at the park or other venues outside our homes. Constable Croker talked about some things to do and say if a stranger approached us. Constable Croker showed us some of the special equipment police officers use such as handcuffs, capsicum spray and a baton. Some lucky students got to hold the baton and have the handcuffs put on them.

Lachlann Tetley and Mya Hape trying to ‘escape’ from

Constable Croker.


Crookwell Public School Infants Athletics Carnival Time to find those joggers and stretch those legs as it’s time for the Infants Athletics Carnival! On Tuesday 11th March students will walk to Todkill Park, leaving school at 9.30am. Students will walk up to the oval ready for a 10am start. All students will be expected to wear school sports uniform and appropriate footwear for the activities.

All children will need: • Comfortable and appropriate footwear to run in • Hat • Sunscreen • Bottle of water • Warm clothing • Picnic rug or blanket to sit on • Packed recess and lunch (a sausage sizzle will be

operating at lunch time only – sausages will be $1.50 each)

If we have cold and miserable weather on this day students will not be going and another time will be organised for a later date. Students will be returning to school in plenty of time for afternoon classes and will be at school for normal pick up and bus routine.

Parent helpers and participants on the day would be greatly appreciated! ………………………………………………………………………

Crookwell Public School Infants Athletics Carnival

I give permission for my child/ren

to attend the

Crookwell Public School Infants Athletics Carnival on

Tuesday 11th March 2014 at Todkill Park. I understand that

travel to and from the venue will be by walking with

accompanying staff.

Signed:______________________ Date:__________

Emergency Contact No:_________________________

………………………………………………………… Library News The library has some wonderful books that are hitting the shelves. Keep your eye out for the following books.

Once Tashi met a dragon - This is an exciting book written by Anna Fienberg.

Usborne Starting Chess with Internet links written by Harriet Caster will assist new players in the finer details of the game.

The best borrowers this week was Year 5 by 1%. Fantastic work Year 5. Mrs Lyons

Congratulations Hanna! First prize in the local Spudtakular colouring competition went to Hanna in Kindergarten. Hanna won a fabulous prize of $20 at the local Wacky Wombats shop as well as a certificate to display.

It’s wonderful to see young people involved in community events.

Well done Hanna! Congratulations Taiten! Taiten is a very successful young poet, winning second prize for his potato poem entered in last weekend’s Potato Festival. Taiten won a $30 gift voucher for his great effort.

It seems Crookwell Public School has very talented students that the community can be very proud of.

Well done Taiten! Kind regards,

Greg Atfield

Principal


P&C Information ……………………………

CANTEEN NEWS ‘Snack Shack’ Roster 2014 Mon. 10 Mar.

Brooke K. & Liddy S.

Wed. 12 Mar.

Kathy R. & Chrys T.

Fri. 14 Mar.

Elissa W. & Kate H.

Mon. 17 Mar.

Bev S. & Neva Mc

Wed. 19 Mar.

Bianca B. & Lisa B.

Fri. 21 Mar.

Help Needed

A big THANK YOU to all our canteen volunteers! The term so far has been a huge success. Thank you to all our new volunteers, your assistance has made a great difference. Please remember the canteen is always looking for new volunteers. Even if you only want to do canteen once a year! If you are interested in volunteering please just pop your name and phone number in an envelope and address it to: Canteen Committee. We would really love to see some more helpers. LUNCH BAGS…………. please if you are out of lunch bags, just send a note to school addressed to the canteen committee with your name and include $2.00 and we will send you 20 lunch bags. We understand that sometimes you run out of bags, but if you could assist us by writing your orders on the lunch bags (separately for Recess & Lunch) this saves a lot of time for our volunteers. Thanks for your assistance The Canteen Committee P&C NEWS ATTENTION ALL KEEN GARDENERS Last week you should have received your bulb drive order forms. Please pass these around to family or friends who may like to order some bulbs for their gardens. Order forms with full payment are due back to the school office by Friday 14th Mar 2014. This will enable us time to place the order so we should have them back before the end of Term 1. THE MILL TO MILL CYCLING CHALLENGE The Mill to Mill cycling challenge is a charity event organised to raise funds for charities such as the McGrath Foundation and Beyond Blue. Up to 60 riders will commence their journey on 25th March from Bomaderry on the South Coast and finish 4 days later in Manildra. On Wednesday 26th of March they will be passing through Crookwell and stopping off at Crookwell Public School for morning tea. I am looking for a few volunteers who would be willing to donate some time to help make this happen. Please contact the school office if you would be available. The organisers are also running a raffle with prizes such as a $5000 push bike, $2000 travel voucher, Taronga Zoo pass, signed Glenn McGrath mini cricket bat and more. Tickets for the raffle are $5 each and are available from the school office. If you would like to purchase some tickets please come into the office or send the attached note to school with payment and we will send them home.

CROOKWELL PUBLIC SCHOLL P&C AGM Don’t forget the Crookwell Public School P&C AGM will be held on Monday 7th April 2014 starting promptly at 7pm. I urge all parents and citizens of our school to consider becoming a member of the P&C and membership will only cost you $2 for the year and will entitle you to vote on P&C matters which come up during the year. I wish you all an enjoyable weekend and remember if you would like to speak to a P&C member about the P&C, please contact the school and leave your details.

Sharon King – P&C Secretary. ………………………………………………………………………

Binda Picnic Races P&C BBQ VOLUNTEER HELPER

I ______________________________ would be available to volunteer my time to help run the Binda Picnic Races P&C BBQ on Saturday the 15th March 2014. I would be available from __________(time) until ___________________(time).

My contact details are: _____________________________

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CROOKWELL PUBLIC SCHOOL P&C MEMBERSHIP

I _____________________________ would like to become a financial member of the Crookwell Public School P&C for 2014. Please find my $2 membership fee which I understand is non-refundable and that enable me to cast a vote at P&C meetings on P&C issues during the 2014 term. I understand that the AGM will be held on Monday 7th April 2014 starting at 7pm. My contact details are: _____________________________

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MILL TO MILL RAFFLE TICKETS

I _____________________________ would like to purchase ____ (no.) tickets in the Mill to Mill raffle at $5 each. I have enclosed $___ to cover the cost of the tickets.

Signature________________________________________

Date____________________________

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Community Announcements …………………

The inclusion of any announcement does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof by Crookwell Public School.

WANTED!!! Photographs of Crookwell (the school, main street, township etc) between the period 1920 to 1970. Please contact the school office on 48321213 if you can assist.

At 3pm on Sunday March 9th, we have a fantastic new event coming up!

For Children By Children CONCERT

This is a fun, dynamic activity-based event for young children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old and their parents! Coming from our popular Early Childhood Music Program, this activity concert will offer young children the chance to participate in and enjoy active music-making with friends and family!

Costs: $5.00 per family. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Call 4821 8833 now

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