Rozelle Rustlings https://rozelle-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ 663 Darling Street, Rozelle PO Box 300, Rozelle NSW 2039 tel: 02. 9810 2347 fax: 02. 9555 8715 rozelle-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

WEEK 4 TERM 4 6 NOVEMBER 2020

Term 4

Week 5

9/11 Oliver Phommavanh Author ZOOM

Week 6 6/11 School Dentist Visit 18 / 11 OC Test for Stu-dents that have already applied 20 /11 NAIDOC Week Incursion Week 7 23 / 11 Kindy Transition (A-K Surnames) 24 / 11 Kindy Transition (L-Z Surnames) Week 9 10 / 12 ’Rozcars’ Film Awards / Festival Week 10 16 / 12 Last Day of term for students 17/12 Last Day of term for staff

2021 Week 1 27-28 / 1 Staff Develop-ment Days 29 / 1 (Fri) First day school for students (Yr1 to 6)

Last week Stage 3 travelled to Stanwell Tops for a day of fun, challenge and adven-ture. The students and staff were very excited as it was their first excursion this year. The camp provided our students with a variety of challenges, often out of their com-fort zone and the opportunity to participate in an at-heights activity, including the giant swing, abseiling and a vertical challenge activity which they thoroughly enjoyed. Stage 3 teachers were really proud of the way the students challenged themselves and supported each other during these activities. They also engaged in a survi-vor challenge wherein students worked together in small groups to compete in initia-tive and low ropes activities. Students demonstrated their skills in team work and communication skills whilst testing their balance and strength. Everyone had great fun, built team work skills and relationships with their peers and were generally amazing. I would also like to acknowledge the excellent organisation and leadership of Tara Bryant and the Year 5 and 6 students and her team.

STAGE 3 STANWELL TOPS EXCURSION

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THE EVERYDAY MATHS HUB

THE EVERYDAY MATHS HUB The Department of Education has just released the Everyday Maths Hub. It is an online platform helping parents and carers engage their children in Mathematics. The hub features fun, in-teractive resources and explainers about a wide range of mathe-matics topics and how they are relevant to everyday life. I en-courage you to have a look and even try one of the activities. Website: https://education.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/mathematics Maths Team Emma Milne

YEAR 4 MATHS EXTENSION

This term, Year 4 Maths Extension are solving a range of logic puzzles. This week, students attempted a sliding

counter problem. The object was to move the coloured counters to their respective sides in as few moves as

possible. After several attempts, the fewest number of moves achieved was 29.

Emma Milne

Extension Teacher

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GREEN TEAM UPDATE

YEAR 5 OPPORTUNITY CLASS PLACEMENT FOR 2021

All students that have already applied for a Year 5 placement in an opportunity class in 2021 will now be re-

quired to take the Opportunity Class Placement Test on Wednesday 18th November. Due to the current COVID

restrictions the test this year will be conducted at school in Miss Devitt’s (Wollemi) classroom. Students should

go straight to Miss Devitt’s room no later than 8.55am on the day as the test will commence at 9am. The test

will be conducted in two parts, each comprising 35 multiple-choice questions in English, Mathematics and gen-

eral ability (thinking skills).

STUDENTS MUST BRING TO THE TEST:

• A printed copy of their ‘test authority’ letter showing their application number

• Students that have been granted disability provisions must bring any specially approved items

• Glasses, inhaler and tissues (where needed)

• A clear plastic water bottle to be stored under the seat

There are sample test papers available for students and a 2020 answer sheet so that candidates can practise

colouring in the correct answers as they are required to do so in the test:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5/the-test

Our Nude Food Tuesday winners are Year 1 Fox-tail!

Congratulations for having the class with the most Nude Food!

Our Rozelle chickens are coming soon!! Arran, Reuben and Jett are taking name suggestions during lunch in the peace garden. Please come and add any great name ideas!

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CLASS SENATORS

Due to Covid, the decision was made to keep the same senators for Term 3. Now that we are back together, some new students have been given this exciting opportunity! Class Senators are students who nominate themselves and are voted by their peers to represent their class at Rozelle Public School. They are encouraged to display leadership qualities such as confidence, initiative and prob-lem-solving skills. They will carry out additional tasks and jobs as directed by their teacher. They will also attend meetings to discuss and plan events to support a charity. Mrs Flegg and Ms Genion would like to congratulate the following K– 6 students.

2020 Term 4 Class Senators

CLASS NAME Senators Senators

1 Dahlia Lulu Grave Jack Berriman

1 Foxtail Ava Klooster Nate Ang

1 Jacaranda Abbie Horley Charles Kellaway

1 Myrtle Ella Groundes-Peace Tom Griffiths

1 Silver Birch Lexi Harrison Felix Welsh

2 Silver Birch Amelie Finch Aidan Davern

2 Bamboo Scarlett Shaw Ash Alcorn

2 Frangipani Billie Cos-Wright Austin Barker

2 Lavender Gemma Campbell Seb Stoller

3 Bottlebrush Molly MacCann Jesse Duncan

3 Snapdragon Lucy Hamilton Saxon John

3 Tulip Eloise Sorensen Caelan Coombe

3/4 Daisy Sophie Chamie Aiden Plumbe

4 Daffodil Ida Lawrence Anders Stoller

4 Wollemi Andie Watson Lenny Hoogewerff

4 Sequoia Gabrielle Pchette

5 Sequoia Xxavier Cole Henry Kornits

5 Banksia Zoe Lewis Chase Barnett

5 Bougainvillea Charlotte Slack-Smith Alexander Parker

5/6 Ivy Laura Belling] Lachlan Jackson

6 Maple Fintan Brown Harrison Bristow

6 Hibiscus Nina Levinson Harvey Andrews

K Acacia Zara Little Anderson Riske

K Eucalyptus Sadie Wilson Stirling Hennessy

K Lilly Pilly Sophie Glennon Arthur Short

K Shamrock Olivia Mico Hardy Macpherson

K Waratah Poppy Smith Frankie Tohver

MUSIC COUNT US IN 2020

MUSIC COUNT US IN 2020! “YOU WON’T BRING US DOWN!” On Thursday the 5th of November, Rozelle participated in the nation-wide annual performance of Music Count us In! Each year students, teachers and community join together to sing a song on the same day and at the same time! This year the song ‘You won’t bring us down” was a motivational song with the themes ‘INCLUSION & RE-SILIENCE’. The live stream concerts were quite special this year as it included a signing choir performance from the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC), Thomas Pattison School, and an indigenous language (Wajarri) performance from the Yamatji region in W.A. Due to the restrictions on singing, Rozelle did a brilliant job of learning the Auslan version of this song. Students really enjoyed being able to perform music through signing.

RECRUITMENT OF ROZELLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

The process to find a new principal for Rozelle Public School remains in progress. The appointment of a school leader is an absolutely critical one, and it is essential that a candidate who has the right skills, experience and leadership qualities is sourced and appointed. I very much appreciate the patience that the Rozelle community has shown during the recruitment process, and I know that you all want the very best person to fill such an important role in the lives of your children, and the panel and I feel exactly the same way.

Simon Paterson R/Director Educational Leadership | Iron Cove Principals Network

ABORIGINAL PERSPECTIVES

2/11/20

Dear Parents/Carers,

Due to COVID-19 the ‘Amazing Me’ evening program will take place online this year.

‘Amazing Me’ has been to Rozelle for previous programs and specialises in providing primary aged children,

parents, and educators with positive and empowering information. ‘Amazing Me’ presents programs to children

and adults every year and has done so for over 25 years.

The presenter, Rowena Thomas, is a trained primary school teacher and her strengths lie in facilitating an in-

formative program that aims to strengthen family relationships. For further information you can visit

www.amazingme.com.au

‘Bodies, Babies and Puberty’

Topics for this program include:

The reproductive organs and their correct names, with a brief focus on child protection, reproduction and birth.

What is puberty? Why do we need to go through puberty? When does it start? How long does it take? The chang-

es both physical, social and emotional that can be expected.

Stage: 3 (Years 5 & 6)

Date: Wednesday 11th of November

Time: 6pm-7:15pm

Venue: At home online via zoom.

Who: Children must be accompanied by one of their parents or carers as the evening seeks to encourage parent

and child discussions.

Cost: $25 per family. Payment MUST be made using the link below. Do not pay using the school website.

Please register and pay following this link: https://www.trybooking.com/BLTYB

The zoom link will be sent on the day of the program.

Amazing me is an optional program that families may choose to attend. Class teachers will also deliver a pro-

gram on puberty in the weeks following this evening.

Kind regards,

Stage 3 Teachers Angela Svinos

Acting Principal

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BAND NEWS

THE AIR OUT THERE Is the air our students, staff and visitors breathe safe?

What does an air quality monitoring station do?

Did you know our school has one?

Last year our P&C approved the installation of an air quality monitoring station. The decision was made in response to the impact from major infrastructure projects currently underway and planned near our school, and the bushfires that raged throughout summer. The system helps us monitor and make sense of the quality of air our students, staff and visitors breathe. We can measure and record several key air quality factors, including dust particles, ozone, carbon mon-oxide and nitrogen dioxide. The system also alerts us when the air quality is poor, and we need to take action. Knowing who should act, when and how is important, which us why we’re developing a plan with guid-ance from an air quality specialist and NSW Department of Education. This is a great opportunity to get involved, for those who are interested, as the plan is still in its early phases. We’re also encouraging students to participate, as the station is an excellent education tool for exploring the science and importance of the air we breathe.

P & C NEWS