CRAWFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL

Quality education in an innovative and caring environment. Safe Respectful Learners

Phone: 9621 7233, Email: crawford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 Week 6, 5 March, 2020

Principal’s Report - Richard Ford

The last fortnight has been another busy one with some wonderful

opportunities for our students.

First we had 11 students represent Crawford at the Zone Swimming carnival

last Wednesday. The students behaviour was fantastic and Mr Teasdale

stated what a great day it was due to the great kids we have. Well done to

everyone and congratulations to Kayden who will be going to the regional

carnival later in the term for the 50ms freestyle.

PSSA started and our students were excited. We would just like to remind

parents that if your child has an injury or cannot attend due to some other

reason that you contact the school so a replacement player can be called

upon. We just want to make sure the kids have fun and enjoy themselves

while representing the school.

This past Monday, some of the school leadership group attended the

National Young Leaders day. It was a great day for our students who were

able to listen to inspirational speakers about resilience in life, leadership and

the dedication needed to be their best.

Also on Monday we had the Penrith Panthers come out and do a clinic with our Stage 2

students. Api Koroisua and Matt Burton came out with the NRL officer James to do some

fun drills with the kids and answer their questions. Both James and the players said that

our students were fantastic both in behaviour and enjoying themselves.

We would also like to congratulate a few of our students who have made the district

sports teams. Currently we have Jayla who has made the Touch Football side, Sione

and Warrigal who made the Under 11s Rugby League train on squad and Sione also

made the district Touch Football side as well.

Stage 3 had their first incursion with the Western Sydney University First Foot Forward

program yesterday and the students got a lot out of the day.

Thank you to the Western Sydney First

Foot Forward team for spending the

day with us.

The P and C Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday from 1.30-3pm. I would like to

thank the existing committee members for all their hard work over the year and the

difference they have made to the school. For people wanting to vote for the P and C

executive you need to be a financial member before the commencement of the

meeting at 2pm.

This week we have installed an AED

(Automatic Emergency Defibrillator) in the

school office. We would like to thank the P

and C for this wonderful contribution to our

school. The AED can be used in emergency

situations where a defibrillator is required for

an adult or child.

It is located inside the school office, next to

the fire hose, attached to the wall.

Our Stage 3 Overnight Excursion to Canberra has a few spots left for all Year 5 and 6

students. If you would like your child to attend this exciting camp please make a (non-

refundable) deposit of $50 to secure a spot.

The second payment for the Stage 3 camp is due on Friday 20th March.

Just a reminder that if you change your phone number you can update your details by

calling the office or using the update details form on the Skoolbag App.

The school will send home notes sometimes when there have been unexplained

absences for a student. It is important that all absences are explained via, phone, note

or through the App within 7 days of the absence.

NO SMOKING

The school premises is a Non Smoking Area

Thank you for your cooperation.

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS

The school’s front office is open

Monday - Friday

8:30am - 3:15pm

UNIFORM SHOP

OPENING HOURS 2019

The Uniform Shop will be open for

business every Thursday morning

from

8:30am - 9:30am in the Crawford

Community Cottage.

(Except the last week of every term)

EFTPOS is available at the

Office for all excursion

payments except PSSA.

SCHOOL GATES

For the safety of students and staff,

the school gate near the car park is

locked between the hours of

9.15am to 2.55pm.

The back gate (Asche Street) is

locked between the hours of

9.15am to 2.55pm. The gate will be

promptly closed for the day at

3:15pm.

ENTRY to the school during school

hours is via the main pedestrian

gates located at the pedestrian

crossing. The gate will be shut but

not locked.

GATE TIMES FOR ELECTRONIC

PEDESTRIAN GATE

8:30am - 9:15am

2:55pm - 3:30pm

During these times, the electronic

gate is unlocked for entry and exit

of the school. All that is required is

to push or pull the gate open.

Outside of these times the gate will

be locked. Entry and Exit of the

school will be by pushing the button

located on the gate and waiting

for a response from the school

office.

Unless you require to sign your child

out for an early pass from the front

office, the gate will remain closed

until 2:55pm.

SCHOOL GROUPS

Early Stage One = Kindergarten students

Stage One = Year 1 & 2 students

Stage Two = Year 3 & 4 students

Stage Three = Year 5 & 6 students

Term 1 Events

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 6 National Young

Leaders Day

High School

Expression of

Interest booklets

going home

Stg 3 First Foot

Forward School

Visit

Primary Scripture

Infants Assembly

Sports in Schools

Yrs 2, 5 & 6

PSSA

P & C Meeting,

2pm

Week 7 Primary Assembly

Infants Scripture

Selective HS Test

Sports in Schools

Yrs K, 1, 3 & 4

PSSA

PaTCH Session 1

Week 8 Primary Scripture

Infants Assembly

Sports in Schools

Yrs 2, 5 & 6

Stg 3 Camp 2nd

payment due

PSSA

Exp of Interest HS

Forms Due Back

Week 9 Harmony Day

TBC

Yr 6 Chase Your

Dreams visit

Primary Assembly

Infants Scripture

Sports in Schools

Yrs K, 1, 3 & 4

PSSA

Stg 3 Incursion

Week 10 Primary Scripture

Infants Assembly

Autism Awareness

Day - Mufti Day

Sports in Schools

Yrs 2, 5 & 6

PSSA

P & C Meeting,

2pm

Week 11 Easter Hat

Parade School Photos

Sports In Schools

Yrs K, 1, 3 & 4

Step into Stage One!!

Stage One Students have continued to settle in well to their new classrooms

and routines. It has been great to see students expanding on their friendship

groups and even welcoming new faces.

All the Stage One teachers have noticed how hard each and every

student in their class is working and how they are trying to be Safe,

Respectful Learners at all times.

This fortnight students have been working on developing their reading and

writing skills, looking at making equal groups of numbers and even learning

all the chances of events occurring. Students are really liking using a

calendar and working out the months in each year.

Our students are enjoying learning about things in the past and present with

Mrs Hunt in RFF and are loving visiting the library with Ms Hardie. Library bags

are required to borrow books. We would love to see as many students as

possible borrowing books and engaging with these stories at home.

Students have been discussing how much fun they are having every

second Thursday during Sports in Schools time. Please remember to label

hats as a few have gone wandering during this time.

Our students love to share their learning with their parents and caregivers

via the app SeeSaw. Last week notes were sent home to explain SeeSaw

and how you can join onto your child's learning journal. If you can we

highly recommend that you

join and share in the

educational journey

alongside your children.

If you have any questions or

concerns, please see your

child's teacher or book an

appointment with Miss

Allen.

PBL AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who received their PBL

badge during our last assembly for being a safe, respectful

learner.

3 - 6 Students

SS Jemma C Silver

K - 2 Students

1T Amelia M White

1G Khalil A White

Stage 3 News On Monday 2nd March our Captains, Vice-Captains and Prefects were

lucky enough to attend the National Leader’s Day at the International

Convention Centre, Sydney. The speakers included Erin Molan for Channel

Nine, Rove McManus from TV who has also written some children’s books

and Bianca Chatfield, former

Australian Netballer and now TV sports

reporter. We heard about their

personal stories in leadership and the

resilience it sometimes takes to be a

leader. Our students behaved

impeccably, and all had a very

enjoyable day, taking some good

advice from a different viewpoint that

they can use themselves.

This week we have the first instalment of the First Foot Forward program

provided by Western Sydney University. During this incursion our students will

get a taste of some of the options available to them at University. There are

always some really enjoyable activities which are followed by a visit to

Parramatta Campus later on in the year.

The last two weeks have seen a real improvement in the pride our students

are taking in their uniforms as the leaders of the school. Thanks for your help

from home in making sure your students are in uniform, especially as the

weather cools. Green jumpers please!

Attendance is another area we have been working hard on this year.

Overall it hasn’t been too bad but we do have one or two students who

have been away for various reasons already this year and some who are

late regularly. Please be at school and on time. It gives your child the best

opportunity to succeed.

PSSA has started for summer and from all reports the first week went well.

We have also had a few students selected in Zone teams. We’re all very

proud of you and wish you the best of luck moving forward with these.

Finally just a reminder we still have spots available on our camp to

Canberra. Get your $50 deposit and note in before it is too late!

We're collecting eligible drink containers to redeem for a 10c refund each

under NSW's Return and Earn scheme. It's a great way for students to get

involved in recycling, help reduce litter and raise money for our school.

You can do your bit to help at school by putting eligible containers in our

orange recycling bins (located in the office and stage 3) or by donating

them at one of the two the reverse vending machine locations below,

between the 24th of February and the 24th of May. Simply scan your eligible

containers and choose to donate your refund to Crawford Public School.

You can donate your refunds at the following reverse vending machines:

Plumpton Hotel Glendenning 556 Richmond Rd, Glendenning, 2761 or

Plumpton Marketplace 262 Jersey Rd, Plumpton, 2761

NSW Department of Education advises that glass or containers used for milk

products or alcohol are not accepted on school grounds. Find out more

about the scheme at returnandearn.org.au

Eligibility of drink containers & The Return and Earn scheme

Most drinks containers between 150ml and three litres can get you a refund.

They need to be in good condition (not broken or crushed), be empty and

have the label attached.

The containers can be made of:

· Glass;

· Plastic;

· Aluminium;

· Steel;

· Or liquid paperboard (cartons).