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Cardiff South Public School Newsletter 9 Lake Avenue Cardiff South

Ph: 49547296 Fax: 49565730 e:[email protected] w: www.cardiffsth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 1, Week 4 Tuesday 18th February 2014

Caring and Sharing, Learning for Today and Tomorrow

Principal’s Message

The year seems to have started in the blink of an eye and here we are already at the start of Week 4. Classes are

now into routine and getting on with business. We’ve had a terrific response from parents who have volunteered

their time to assist the teachers in their child’s classrooms this year. The voluntary role you play can make such a

difference to the students’ learning and we appreciate it very much. It’s not too late; if you have been thinking

about whether you could commit to half an hour once or twice a week in your child’s class please speak to the

teacher. They would be only too happy to talk you through what’s involved.

For my part, the swimming carnival last Wednesday was very enjoyable. The students’ behaviour was, as we’d

expect, of a high standard and as the day wore on, their participation in events increased as well. Congratulations

to our new House Captains on successfully managing their first ‘assignment’. The spirit they developed in their

houses was excellent. Several teachers remarked to me that they felt that there was a noticeable improvement in

the swimming ability of the younger students who participated in the K-2 swimming program in Term 4 last year.

It’s good to know the investment was a good one and that students’ confidence in the water is clearly growing.

Swimming certificates will be presented at next Thursday’s assembly (27th Feb)

Hope to see you at P&C tomorrow. Enjoy your week.

David Holland Principal

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Wk 4 17.2 School Council 4pm

18.2 19.2 P&C meeting 7pm- Library

20.2 Zone Swimming Carnival Assembly 2pm- House Captains presenting

21.2

Wk 5 24.2 Kindergarten stay till 3pm from

today

25.2 26.2 27.2 Assembly 2pm- 4/5E presenting

28.2 Clean Up Australia Day

Wk 6 3.3 4.3 Parent-Teacher interviews

5.3 6.3 Assembly 2pm- 1F presenting

7.3

Junior Student Award Senior Student Award

Michaela

Faulkner

1S

Miranda

Steinbeck

6G

5C


Swimming Carnival

Last Wednesday we had our annual swimming carnival. The house cheers were first, everyone in every house

cheered as loud as they could even though Arunta forgot how to spell their house name! Tommy had better do his

spelling homework! Although it was a tough competition, Arunta came first with Myall. Then we were off and

running (well, swimming). The first event was the 12-13 year old freestyle heats. Under 11’s were next then it kept

going down to 8 year olds. When we finished the heats we went straight on to the finals. It was very funny when

Mr McCready had to jump into the pool to stop one of the finals…great swimming Mr McCready! At lunch time we

were able to have a nice picnic with our families and friends. The pool canteen was also a hit. The novelty events

were near the end of the day. We enjoyed board races, noodle races and diving for the rings. Everyone had a

fabulous day and participated in a lot of races. Thank you for a great day teachers, families and students.

By Lachlan Gash and Tommy Tahu


Term Invoices

The Term 1 invoices are now complete and you should receive them today with this newsletter. The main

expense this term is the student’s book pack. All students have received their book pack and are using it now. It

contains many of the books, pencils and other resources which they will need throughout the year. From past

experience, some families like to pay their term invoice often in full as soon as they receive it, others like to pay a

little bit off at a time. The choice is yours; however please remember if you need to discuss your family’s needs of

either more time or support please make an appointment to discuss your options with Mr Holland.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent-Teacher interviews have been scheduled in Week 6 on Tues 4th

March between 3:00pm – 6:30pm.

Notes will come home shortly for you to indicate your preferred interview times, but as part of the process you will

have the opportunity to identify your child’s strengths, areas of development, any goals you have for them and

any specific things you would like to discuss with your child’s teacher. Interviews will also take the place of our

Parent Information Night as you will be able to discuss/clarify the organisation and routines of your child’s class

one on one with the teacher.

P&C Meeting

The first P&C meeting for 2014 is scheduled for tomorrow night at 7pm in the school library. The school P&C is

great way to be involved in your child’s education and to meet other parents. It is open to all families in our

school. So whether your family has been with us for a while, or you are new this year, can I offer an invitation to

you to come along and hear about the great work our P&C does. You don’t need to commit to taking on a

particular job, but we’d love to have your support if you are free for about an hour tomorrow night – and why not

bring a friend!

Scripture - SRE

Part of the Department of Education’s practice is the provision of Special Religious Education in schools by an

approved provider. The school has been approached by such an organisation and they have enough teachers to

provide religious education to all classes except 5C and 6G on Wednesdays. Each lesson goes for half an hour,

is non-denominational, based on Christian faith and presented by approved persons (the classroom teacher will

be present in the room during the lesson). Children will work from an approved text. As parents you have the right

to withdraw your child for these lessons. The Department is clear however, in that, other curriculum areas are not

to be taught while SRE is being conducted for the nominated group. This means that if your child does not attend

SRE with their class, they will be asked to complete any unfinished work, or read etc. for the period of the lesson.

If you do not want them to participate in SRE, please address a letter to Mr Holland requesting an exemption. It

will be assumed that if we receive no correspondence that you are happy for your child/ren to participate in these

weekly ½hr lessons.

Kindergarten Hours

Starting next Monday, Kindergarten students will be at school for a full day, finishing at 3pm with the rest of the

school.

CANTEEN ROSTER

Wednesday 19/2/14 A. Snape, J.Burns, H.King

Friday 21/2/14 J.Catalozski, E.Daly, C.Rose, J.Pilarski

Monday 24/2/14 T.Ritchie, N.Johns

WARNERS BAY PHYSIE AND DANCE

PHYSIE IS GREAT FUN – WHY NOT TRY SOMETHING NEW?

‘Physie’ is a combination of ballet, aerobics, gymnastics

and jazz dance all rolled into one!

Classes range from 3-4 Years through to Ladies.

Team and individual events available at a low cost.

Enquiries are welcome to Mandy on 0408 206 349 or


Uniform Stock on Hand (Excluding second hand clothing) as of 13/02/2014

Item Size

4 6 7 8 10 12 14 16

Sport T-Shirts - Red 7 5 4 2

Sports T-Shirts - Green 9 8 11 3 6 5

Sports T-Shirts Blue 11 3 5 11 10 4

Sports T-Shirts - Yellow 10 4 6 10 9 6

White Polo - Short Sleeve 5 6 2

White Polo - Long Sleeve 1 1 6 5 6 1

Dresses 5 7 4 2 1

Blue Shorts 3 3 2 2 12 5

Blue Skorts 6 4 1 1 2

Tracksuit Jackets (Blue & Yellow)

1 1 2 1 6

Bootleg Pants (Girls) 2 4 15 7 3 3

Tracksuit Pants (Reinforced Knee)

4 2 1 8 6 6 1

Windcheaters 4 4 2 1

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