The Glossodian

The Newsletter of Glossodia Public School

Phone: 4576 6099 Fax: 4576 6079 Email: glossodia-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Newsletter No 40 12 December 2017

PRESENTATION NIGHT Congratulations to all our award winners from last Thursday night. We celebrate your children and their accomplishments on a daily basis – we notice them doing well! That’s the heart and soul of teaching! On this special night we acknowledge the achievements of students in academic, sport and other areas of school. Thank you to Ms King for all her organisation and Mrs Hage and Mrs Lehane for their preparation. Mrs Finlay did a great job of producing our school video - thank you. SEASONS GREETINGS This is the last newsletter of the year. On behalf of the staff and myself we would like to thank you for your support during 2017, and to wish you and your family a joyous Christmas and a safe and happy holiday period. REPORTS Yesterday all students took home their Semester 2 reports. Where parents have separate addresses a second copy of the report was sent home or posted. We keep a paper copy as well as an electronic copy of the report on file so please contact the school if for some reason you did not receive your copy. VARIETY SHOW The school was entertained yesterday with our annual Variety Show. Thank you to the students who worked hard at preparing their acts. Thank you to Ms Meredith for her organisation. HAWKESBURY LIBRARY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Whether it's colourful craft creations, a magic show, and giant games or just diving into some great holiday reading, the Hawkesbury

Regional Gallery, Hawkesbury Central Library and Richmond Branch Library have a range of programs and activities to make these holidays the best ever. There are plenty of free drop-in activities, as well as structured workshops and events, all designed to engage, delight and amaze. The School Holiday brochure (Summer 2018) for Hawkesbury City Council's Library and Gallery can be found through the link to the brochure on the library website - http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/library/whats-on. K-2 END OF YEAR PICNIC Classes from K to Year 2 will have their end of year picnic on Friday 15 December at school with lots of exciting things to play with. The cost is $10 and notes have been sent home. 3-6 END OF YEAR EXCURSION Our students in years 3-6 are having their annual end of year outing at Penrith AMF Bowling and Laser Tag Centre on Friday 15 December. The cost is $24 and notes have been sent home. STATIONERY PACK ORDERS We are offering families the chance to purchase a stationery pack with all of your child’s stationery requirements for the beginning of 2018. This is a service for you and totally optional. We would like to support a local business and make it easier for you to obtain the supplies. If you need another note please contact the office. The packs are on display in the office foyer for you to look at. Orders need to be returned with payment by Thursday 14 December. Orders cannot be accepted after this date. Delivery will be before the beginning of the 2018 school year.

LAST DAY OF TERM 2017 / FIRST DAY OF TERM 2018 The students’ last day at school for 2017 is this Friday 15 December. The first day back for students next year is Tuesday 30 January 2018. Kindergarten students will start on Friday 2 February 2018.

CLASSES 2018 On our current numbers we will have 9 classes for next year. When students return to school on Tuesday 30 January 2018, they will remain in their 2017 classes for the first two days and will be put into their new classes during the day on Thursday 1 February. On Friday 2 February 2018 all students will be in their new classes. During these first two days, students will be taught in most cases by their 2017 teachers. At the start of the year we often learn of families who have moved out during the holidays and new families who have moved to the area. This extra time will allow for numbers to settle and appropriate classes to be formed. Kindergarten begins on Friday 2 February 2018. FAREWELL YEAR 6 We wish our leaving Year 6 the very best in high school next year and hope they take many memories with them from their primary school days. YEAR 6 FAREWELL Tomorrow night from 6-9pm, the Year 5 and Year 6 students will dance the night away with the staff at the Richmond Golf Club, Richmond. We will farewell Year 6 in great style with the room beautifully decorated by the parents. Thank you to Ms King and Mrs Hopper for all their preparation and organisation for the evening. YEAR 6 GRADUATION ASSEMBLY Our Year 6 Graduation assembly will be held in the hall Thursday 14 December at 2.45pm. They will receive their graduation certificates followed by the traditional walk through the student tunnel. All parents, family and friends are invited. HAWKESBURY HIGH MADD NIGHT

Congratulations to the students who participated in the Hawkesbury High MADD evening last week. Ella played the flute in the combined band and Marcus and Renee were

involved in the drama performance of The Grinch. These students have taken up the opportunity to be involved in free music and drama lessons provided by Hawkesbury High throughout the year. KEYBOARD PERFORMANCES On Wednesday morning of last week our keyboard students who have been having lessons during the year, showed off their talents in a concert. Congratulations to those students who have worked hard all year in their lessons YEAR 6 MINI FETE Thank you to all the parents and families who supported the Year 6 mini fete last Friday. The students had a wonderful time with lots of laughter. The students raised $1000 during the day.

K-2 ASSEMBLY AWARDS Merit Certificate

KH Teika, Ned

KW Jack, Tyler

1B Sophia, Cloey

1/2W Mikhail, Tye

2L Charlotte, Seth

Good Work

KH Xzavier, Max

KW Paityn, Haidee

1B Trystyn, Dane

1/2W Taliyah, James

2L Madison, Ethan

Keeping You Informed Next Meeting: Tuesday 6 February 2018

Time: 7.30pm for the General Meeting and the AGM 6 March 2018.

All Welcome!

P&C

IN THE FUTURE Wednesday 13 December Year 6 Farewell Richmond Golf Club Friday 15 December K-2 Picnic Day Friday 15 December 3-6 Bowling and Laser Tag Party Day Friday 15 December Last Day of Term 4 2018 Tuesday 30 January Students return for Term 1 Friday 2 February Kindergarten 2018 Commence School Monday 12 February Swimming Carnival

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Glossodia Public School P&C Association

General Meeting Minutes 5/12/2017

This meeting was opened by:

Roz White

at:

7.34pm

Attendance:

10

Apologies:

1

Minutes from the previous meeting were accepted as true and correct

Moved:

J. McDonald

2nd:

L. Ashton

Correspondence In: Student Health Booklet

Correspondence Out: Nil

Treasurers Report:

$325.00 CR for night markets $0.16 CR interest payment $292.00 CR for canteen vouchers from school $150.00 DB for end of year presents $200.00 cash in hand to be banked from markets

Closing balance:

$1,206.47

Savings Account

$7,106.95

Accepted & Moved:

A. Bates

2nd:

J. Dorahy

Canteen Report:

* Year 5 leadership day – hosted 140 kids for sausage sizzle & drink * Helen A represented canteen for Kindy Orientation night * Carols under COLA. Sold 122 stars through pre-order and another 64 stars on the night. Thanks to Ms King for cooking on the night. * Night markets made $425.95 profit from food sales. Huge thanks to Mitchell Ashton for his help on the night * large uptake in $2 meal deal for K-2 Xmas/ end of year event * replacement freezer that was lent to canteen has now been collected. Thanks again to Mr Higgins for allowing us to use it. Primary account $4,524.96 Secondary account $10,690.24

Accepted & Moved:

S. Donnelly

2nd:

S. Long

Fundraising Report:

* Night markets were a success with 21 stalls booked for the night * Work to re-commence on 2018 Spring Fair in January * Concern that there are limited volunteers for events to help when needed. All help is gratefully accepted

General Business: * 2018 events will be: - 14/2/18 School photos - 19/2/18 Meet the Teacher & P&C BBQ - 30/11/18 Carols under the COLA - 7/12/18 Night Markets - 13/12/18 Presentation night Motion: That a plaque labelled ‘Principal’ be arranged to put in the car park to designate the relevant space. Proposed by R. White, Seconded by L. Ashton and passed unanimously

Principals Report:

See attached

Next General Meeting:

6/2/2018 AGM – 6/3/2018

Meeting closed at:

8.35pm

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT DECEMBER 2017

THANK YOU AFTERNOON TEA Was well attended on Monday. COMBINED SCRIPTURE SERVICE We will have a combined scripture service on Wednesday 13th December. We will have a thank you lunch for our scripture teachers. YEAR 6 MINI FETE Our Year 6 mini fete will be this Friday 8th December. Students always look forward to this. Prices range from 20- 50c. Starts after lunch. LOCKING GATES Has been difficult with deliveries, canteen and GA using that gate. Can keep the carpark gate locked. PRESENTATION NIGHT Thursday 7 December- all invited. Starts at 6.30pm CLASSES 2018 Numbers look like we will have 9 classes next year. Class structure hasn’t been finalised yet. Same classes for first few days to see if our numbers have changed. Will be contacting the Community Centre to establish need for larger OOSH for coming years. Asking for P & C support. END OF YEAR EXCURSION/PARTY K-2 end of year party here at school. 3-6 excursion to bowling and laser tag at Penrith VARIETY SHOW On Monday in hall starting at 9.30am LAST DAY OF TERM Last day of term next Friday. FIRST DAY OF 2018 Students return Tuesday 30th January 1-6. Kindergarten start Friday 2 February. THANKS Many thanks to all the helpers and organisers from the 2017 year. Great support from our school community.

PRESENTATION NIGHT AWARDS

Special Awards 2017 The Hawkesbury City Council Max Citizenship Award Richmond Club Service Award Daniel Richmond Rotary Leadership Award Kaija & Mitchell Dominic Perrottet Encouragement Award to Madeleine Richmond Rotary Literacy Award K-2 Amber Richmond Rotary Literacy Award 3-6 Adam

Junior School Academic Class Awards 2017 CLASS: KH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Bianca CONSISTENT EFFORT: Teika MERIT CERTIFICATES: Kooper – For an outstanding knowledge

and understanding in Mathematics. Ally – For her commendable effort and improvement in all learning areas.

CREATIVE ARTS: Myah CLASS: KW ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Scarlett CONSISTENT EFFORT: Lexie MERIT CERTIFICATES: Jacob – For outstanding achievement in

Mathematics. Ethan – For always being a reliable and consistent student who puts his best effort into every task.

CREATIVE ARTS: Imogen CLASS: 1B ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Lily CONSISTENT EFFORT: Stella MERIT CERTIFICATES: Alexis – For her conscientious attitude and

improvement in all Key Learning Areas. Noah – For excellence in Mathematics. CREATIVE ARTS: Sophia CLASS: 1/2W ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Year 1: Tallan ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Year 2: Reece CONSISTENT EFFORT: Chloe MERIT CERTIFICATES: Isla – For excellence in Reading and

Writing. Layla – For consistently trying her best in all Key Learning Areas. Taya – For outstanding attitude and enthusiasm in all areas of school life.

CREATIVE ARTS: Alexis

CLASS: 2L ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Elliott CONSISTENT EFFORT: Rachel MERIT CERTIFICATES: Tileah – For consistently working

independently and showing ownership of her learning. Ethan– For showing independence and focus in all learning tasks.

CREATIVE ARTS: Seth

Swimming Champions 2017 Junior Girl Isabelle Junior Boy Alexander 11 Year Girl Meika St 11 Year Boy Mitchell Senior Girl Vanessa Senior Boy Thomas

Athletics Champions 2017 Junior Girl Jett Junior Boy Alexander 11 Year Girl Meika S 11 Year Boy Cameron D Senior Girl Kaitlyn Senior Boy Kyle

Cross Country Champions 2017

8/9 Year Girl Makenzie 8/9 Year Boy Alexander 10 Year Girl Ellodi 10 Year Boy Isaac 11 Year Girl Kiera 11 Year Boy Cameron Senior Girl Telicia Senior Boy Kyle Wh

House Champions 2017

Swimming Hercules – Shay & Nicholas Cross Country Orion – Telicia & Maklan Athletics Hercules – Shay & Nicholas Overall Achievement Hercules – Shay & Nicholas

House Captain Hailee - Caribou

Jesse M – Caribou Shay - Hercules

Nicholas - Hercules Telicia - Orion Maklan– Orion

House Vice Captain Georgia– Caribou Joshua – Caribou

Sophie Rose– Hercules Nathan – Hercules

Lily– Orion (left) Wyett – Orion

Public Speaking Students 2017

Lucas

Alexander Kiera Max

Spelling Bee Students 2017

Kieran Katrina Renee Cooper

Computer Technicians

Kiera Thomas Jeremy

Madeleine Daniel Rowan

Computer Certificates 2017 CLASS: KH James CLASS: KW Lucas CLASS: 1B Blake CLASS: 1/2W Chayce CLASS: 2L Madison CLASS: 3M Joshua CLASS: 3/4J Brayden CLASS: 4R Malcolm CLASS: 5M Oscar CLASS: 6K Kaija

Library Monitors

Joshua Jesse Beau Luke Max Jack

Library Awards 2017 CLASS: KH Teagan CLASS: KW Haidee CLASS: 1B Harry CLASS: 1/2W James CLASS: 2L Emma CLASS: 3M Keira CLASS: 3/4J Madison CLASS: 4R Avril CLASS: 5G Sophie CLASS: 6K Hailee

SRC REPRESENTATIVE CERTIFICATES – 2017 Elauise

Georgia Jacob

Jade

Senior School Academic Class Awards 2017

CLASS: 3M ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Sebastian CONSISTENT EFFORT: Zoe MERIT CERTIFICATES: Hayley - For working consistently in all Key

Learning Areas. Ayla – For being an inquisitive learner and working well in all Key Learning Areas.

CREATIVE ARTS: Caleb

CLASS: 3/4J ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE yr 4: Katrina ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE yr 3: Matthew CONSISTENT EFFORT: Brianna MERIT CERTIFICATES: Jack – For improved attitude and effort and

a more positive approach to learning. Tianna– An enthusiastic learner who always does her best and strives to achieve. Matilda - For working hard and showing significant improvement in all Key Learning Areas.

CREATIVE ARTS: Seth

CLASS: 4R ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Alexander CONSISTENT EFFORT: Kieran MERIT CERTIFICATES: Kayla– For her application and

achievement in Mathematics. Rhianna– For her consistent effort in all

Key Learning Areas and showing a positive approach to learning.

CREATIVE ARTS: Tijana

CLASS: 5G ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Jesse CONSISTENT EFFORT: Renee MERIT CERTIFICATES: Timothy – For improvement and application

across all Key Learning Areas. Elissa – For remaining positive and motivated across all Key Learning Areas.

CREATIVE ARTS: Meika

CLASS: 6K ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Shay N CONSISTENT EFFORT: Georgia MERIT CERTIFICATES: Joshua– For consistently striving to do his

best in all areas of school life. Beau– For an outstanding attitude and improvement in all Key Learning Areas.

CREATIVE ARTS: Jacob

Glossodia Medal. Joshua Hailee

Communication Award 2017

Keira

Outstanding Achievement in Public Speaking Alexander

Museum of Fire Environmental Award

Liam

Encouragement Award Junior School 2017 Ruby Rose

NSW PREMIER’S SPORTING CHALLENGE MEDAL Jett

Hawkesbury Representatives Sydney West Carnivals

Swimming:

Vanessa Meika

Alexander Isabelle Lauren

Sophie Rose

Cross Country Jett

Athletics

Jett Cameron

Kayla Chelsea G Shaylah

State Carnivals Jett - Athletics

Makenzie - Cricket

Outstanding Sportsperson Of The Year 2017 Kyle

Outstanding Dancers of the Year 2017

Kiera and Shay

DUX Joshua

School Leaders 2017

Captains Kaija Mitchell

Vice Captains Shay Jeremy

School Leaders Vanessa Brayden Kaitlyn Kyle S.R.C. President Telicia

School Leaders 2018

SRC President Georgia

Captains Renee

Jesse

Vice Captains Keira Dawson

School Leaders Meika Adam Nathalia Seth

UNIFORM SHOP

MONDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2018

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and

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