term 4 week 8 our leaders for 2019 have been announced ......1 term 4 week 8 thursday 6th december,...
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Term 4 Week 8 Thursday 6th December, 2018
We are rapidly moving towards the end of the year
and Christmas. We will have our final newsletter in
week 10.
Presentation Day Tomorrow
We would like to INVITE all our Community, Parents
and Friend’s of Gwandalan Public School to attend our
end of year Special Presentation Day Assembly. Our
Assembly will commence at 9.30am and finish at
11.00am. This is a great opportunity for us to recognise
the outstanding efforts of our students in 2018.
This will be followed by a special morning tea for our
special guests and our parent helpers in the library.
All teachers will be recognising students in their
classrooms. The school have been in contact will all
parents of students receiving class & special awards at
the end of year presentation.
Year 6 Transition To High School
Important Upcoming Dates for Year 6:
Thursday 13th December- Orientation Day Lake
Munmorah High
Friday 14th December- Sports gala day Lake
Munmorah High
Monday 10th December– Year 5 and 6 Surf Fun Day
9.00am– 3.00pm
Monday 17th December– Year 6 Farewell at Point
Wolstoncroft– 5.30pm-9.15pm
Last Day ceremony for Year 6-Wednesday 19th
December, Whole school Farewell Arch at school
2.45pm. All parents and friends invited.
Leaders for 2019 Our leaders for 2019 have been announced. They are as follows, in no particular order; Briella Gyler-Dial, Tori Adamson, Imogen Mitchell, Heidi Smidt, Isaac Davy, Zachariah Wahby, Harrison Davis and Willy Lambert. Congratulations to these students. This year we will again have 8 leaders. Their captain and prefect positions will be announced on Presentation Day.
New 2019 Kindergarten Transitions Next Wednesday finalises our Kindergarten Transition program. It has been great to see so many children attend our sessions. We are looking forward to seeing all our Kindergarten
for their first day of school on Monday 4th February.
Hunter Life Education
The Life Education bus will be onsite next week. All
classes will be attending. Hunter Life Education
provides a specialised health lesson for students
beyond what teachers are able to do in their
classrooms. We are fortunate it is onsite and
subsidised for us by $5.oo. Please return the note, pay
the $5 for your child asap if you have not done so
already. We would like all children to attend.
Reports Home To Parents
ALL Year levels will be sent home on Monday 17th
December. Any concerns please contact the school.
Principal’s Morning Tea
All students who have received their Principal’s Award
(our highest PBL award) will have a special morning tea
with me on Monday 17th December.
Last Day
Students last day for 2018 will be Wednesday 19th
December.
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CALENDER OF EVENTS
7 December Presentation Day
10 December Surf Fun Day Year 5 and 6
11 December-
14 December
Life Education Van
12 December Kindergarten Orientation
13 December LMHS Orientation Day Year 6
14 December LMHS Orientation Day Year 6
17 December Reports sent home
Year 6 Farewell
19 December Students finish
29 January Staff return
30 January Students return
30 January-
1 February
Best start testing—Kindergarten
4 February Kindergarten students commence
Kindergarten 2019
Its time to enrol your child for Kindergarten
2019.
If you or someone you know has a child that will
be starting School in 2019 please visit the office
and leave the child’s details.
SCHOOL SECURITY in the HOLIDAYS
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should any child or children be inside our school grounds UNSUPERVISED during the weekends or in the upcoming holiday break. Please ensure we look after our school and report any behaviour of concern. We know we VALUE our school and RESPECT what we hope to maintain into the future. Please contact School Security on
1300 880 021
if you notice any concerns.
DATES for 2019 (for our Future Diaries)
Staff return to School– Tuesday 29th January 2019
Students Year 1 to 6 Return—Wednesday 30th January
2019
FIRST FULL DAY Kindergarten 2019—Monday 4th Feb
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Infants PBL Assembly Awards Term 4 Week 7
Bronze Silver Gold Diamond Principal
Kobi O Indee C Kyla R Logan C Jayden A Millie B George W Taylah C Georgia M Lilly W Ivy R Harry H Khloe P Marcus S Luke M Brigit F Patrick H Mackenzie W Jeremy W Axel M Olivia J Ayden M Lily A Ian B Ruby E Beau L Emily F Taj F Maddison G Ruby H Billy L Aaliyah M Willow M Lyla M Makayla N Hayley N Jhett P Henry R Dennis V Lucas W Imogen W Ashton D
Ella S Alyssa K Keira A Ruby B Lily D Shelby F Lara F Nathan J Alysha M Emma S Emily P Darci C Jad Z Sophie C Aylah Harry H Jack T Jed M Noah S Isabella D Jael M Angus M Isabella B Monique H Savannah S Patrick H Jezzlend B Tabitha C Tayla H Kage K Hannah M Ruby M Thomas S Mackenzie W Brigit F Kobi O Tyson W Indee C Jack C Sophie M Andrew S Chaise H Tamika F Alyssa K Shyla C Ruby E Nate G Ruby H Aaliyah M Willow M Hayley N Quinn Y Ayden M
Ruby B Shelby F Alysha M Ila M Emma S Lily D Nathan J Keira A Nardika B Charlotte B Maddison R Sophie C Tristan T Jack T Cooper W Emily P Darci C Harrison G Hailee P Chace My Ella S Tayla H Ryan H Ruby M Thomas S Tabitha C Kage K Patrick H Harmony B Nate G Gemma H Lara F Charlotte L Sieanna G Deakin K Alyssa K
Emma S Ila M Shelby F Tristan T Piper F Izabella S Layla E Byran C Matilda A Ryan H Taysha E Harmony B Matilda M Alysha M Joel H Tyler W Ky C Amelia N Ella S
Skye S Izabela S Matilda A Indi H Eli T Savannah H Amelia N
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Primary Assembly PBL Awards Term 4 Week 8
Bronze Silver Gold Diamond Principal Louis M Shaneeka B Sianna V Jayden C Andrew G Koopah C Nevaia M
Sam M Imogen M Beau W Harmony M Dennis T Charlie R Adelina C Oliver Y Isaiah R Riley H Jayden C Andrew G Taylah J
Kaley B Heidi S Damon B Charli Y Riley M Lincoln A Imogen M Jacinta C Kayedince S Jayden M Beau W Andrew G
Kriztel D Brooke P Kiara W Aaliyah J Taleeha D Bronte B Isabella T Bryson C Allyra M Riley C Liam K Harper J Nolan C Zeke P Kyse S Amy D Shaylee B Erica S Kahlia C Max W Zac W Billy Z Kaley B
Zoey B Max D Allegra A Boyd W Nolan C Abbie S Mia H Amber C Tara A Zac W Noah S Skye S Allyra M Taleeha D Erin B Kiara W
Infants Assem-bly
Awards Term Week 7
Class Name Reason KA Thomas S Excellent effort in Reading Groups
KA Brigit F A good recount of her weekend
KA Tabitha C A good listener during News
KA Ryan H Trying hard in number work
KW Elyssa W Always completing her ‘Must Do’ activities in Literacy Groups
KW Eli T Being a quiet and focused worker in Literacy Groups
KW Charlotte L Increasing the amount of sentences she is writing in her recounts.
KW Tyler W Quickly adding two dice when playing ‘Around the World’
K/1I Hailee P Excellent commitment to completing homework activities
K/1I Cooper D Always willing to assist his peers
K/1I Taysha E Creating detailed artworks
K/1I Hayden S Fantastic effort during Literacy Groups
1J Sieanna G Fantastic effort during writing lessons
1J Wakena C Trying hard to improve his fluency when reading
1J Tamika F Fantastic effort during sport
1J Zoe A Demonstrating a ‘growth mindset’ in her learning
1P Isabella D Fantastic coin creature
1P Olivia J Creating a fantastic coin creature
1P Ayden M Working well in Literacy groups
1P Ashton D Always trying your best in TEN Time activities
1/2K Byran C Demonstrating active listening in class
1/2K Addison B Creating a lovely artwork of the Sydney Opera House
1/2K Matari T Using onomatopoeia to make his writing more interesting
1/2K Skye S Her strong comprehension skills when reading
2W Lily W Phrased and fluent reading
2W Dennis V Teaching 2W sign language. Thank You!
2W Lily A Displaying Growth Mindset through goal setting and achieving goals
2W Blair W Contributing relevant information to class discussions
2T Xavier H Always being kind and accepting of others
2T Lilly W Great persuasive writing
2T Georgia M Excellent line leader
2T Nathan J Wonderful teacher’s assistant
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Positive Behaviour for Learning
Our K-6 PBL lesson for Week 7
and 8 is Special Assemblies.
Important information regarding bus travel for Year 2 students moving into Year 3
School student applications for 2019 open from Monday, 15 October 2018.
Students progressing to year 3 and year 7 do not need to re-apply if they:
are residing at the same address
Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire will receive notification advising
them to re-apply.
Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification to re-apply.
Students in the Opal network applying for a SSTS or Term Bus Pass entitlement for the first time will receiv their card at their
nominated postal address. Cards will be matled out during December 2018 and January 2019.
Students residing in Rural and Regional (R&R) areas should receive their travel pass at the commencement of the new
school year from their nominated operator. Note: some R&R operators do not issue travel passes. Students should check
with their operator for more information.
Please see the attached information regarding printed school travel brochures.
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SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
Opening hours for the remainder of Term 4
Wednesday 5th Dec 8.30am to 9.30am Friday 7th Dec 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Wednesday 12th Dec 8.30am to 12.00pm (Kindy Orientation) Friday 14th Dec 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Please note that Friday 14th Dec will be the last day that the Uniform Shop is open for Term 4.
Laybys are welcome. 20% cash deposit required. All layby payments need to be paid by cash only.
The Uniform Shop will be open before School starts back for 2019. Friday 25th January 1pm to 3pm Tuesday 29th January 12 to 3pm
Opening hours for Term 1 2019
Wednesday morning: 8.30am to 9.30am Friday afternoon: 2.00pm to 3.00pm