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■ Phone: (02) 59587300 Estella Public School
■ Email: [email protected] 56 Estella Rd, Estella
■ Website: https://estella-p.schools.nsw.gov.au Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
■ 2021 ■ Term 2 ■ Weeks 5 & 6 ■ Principal: Tracy Delaney
Estella Public School
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In this issue ...
In this issue ... ................................................................................. 2
Principal’s Note ............................................................................. 3
Cross Country ............................................................................ 3
National Sorry Day AND Reconciliation Week ............ 3
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea ........................................ 4
Kindergarten Enrolments...................................................... 4
Kiss and Drop ............................................................................ 4
Work Experience ...................................................................... 4
P & C ................................................................................................. 5
School Counsellor ........................................................................ 6
SRC Report ...................................................................................... 6
Sports Report – by Mrs Mitchell ............................................ 7
Cross Country -......................................................................... 7
Katrina Fanning Cup - Thursday 10th June ................... 7
Red Ball Tennis – Stage 2 Thursday 10th June ............ 7
News from the Office ................................................................. 7
Assembly ......................................................................................... 9
Cross Country .............................................................................. 10
Cross Country continued .................................................... 11
Estella Public School
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Principal’s Note
Cross Country
This week we held our very first Estella Public School
Cross Country Carnival at Peter Hastie Oval, adjacent to
the school. Once again, we were blessed with blue skies
and sunshine and the students enjoyed their run, albeit
a little exhausted at the end. Congratulations to our
students and the excellent behaviour they displayed.
Thank you to our Estella Public School families, carers
and friends who attended, helped and supported our
students. Miss Bird and Mr Harris did a wonderful job
organising the event.
Best of luck to our students who have travelled out to
Ladysmith today to compete in the next round of Cross
Country events.
At Estella Public School we strive for excellence and
continual improvement. We invite you to provide
feedback and include areas we can further develop,
moving into our 2022 Cross Carnival. A feedback sheet
is included with the newsletter and can be returned to
the school. Thank you to all the parents who took the
time to return the surveys from the Athletics Carnival.
We will take all your comments on board and provide
you with an update on future changes for next year.
I would also like to wish our Athletics Team the best of
luck when they compete in the next round of
competition next Friday.
We hope you enjoy looking at some of the photos in
this issue of the newsletter.
National Sorry Day AND Reconciliation
Week
2021 marks twenty years of Reconciliation Australia and
almost three decades of Australia’s formal reconciliation
process, shaping Australia’s journey towards a more
just, equitable and reconciled nation. It is a time to learn
about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements,
and to explore how each of us can contribute to
achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for
National Reconciliation Week remain the same every
year; 27th May to June 3rd. These dates commemorate
two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey
– the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court
Mabo decision respectively. This year the theme is ‘More
than a word. Reconciliation Takes Action’.
Observed annually on the 26th May, National Sorry Day
remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were
forcibly removed from their families and communities,
which we now know as 'The Stolen Generation'. Our
school came together to acknowledge this day and
steps towards healing.
Estella Public School
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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
As part of the Cancer Council’s fundraising program,
Estella Public School hosted an Australia’s Biggest
Morning Tea to support families affected by cancer.
Students were able to purchase cupcakes for fifty cents.
A massive thank you to our families and staff who baked
an abundance of cupcakes to sell on the day. We had so
many cupcakes that we held a second stall today. We
raised a total of $217.20. This money will go to the
Cancer Council. Thank you for your support for this very
worthy cause.
Kindergarten Enrolments
We are currently taking Kindergarten enrolments for
2022. If you are aware of any families wishing to send
their children to Estella Public School next year please
ask them to contact the front office so they can be
included in the mailing list. This way they won’t miss out
on information relating to our Kindergarten Transition
Program and won’t miss any upcoming events.
Kiss and Drop
To reduce pedestrian congestion at the front gate at the
end of the school day, we have been trialling students
exiting from the Peter Hastie Oval gate. This process is
working well and will continue. Please provide us with
any feedback on the new process.
Thank you to the families who have provided us with the
required information to commence our number system
for Kiss and Drop pick up. Next week we will send out
additional information on how this system will work and
distribute families with ‘Kiss and Drop’ vehicle numbers
to be displayed on the dashboard behind the
windscreen. Thank you for your cooperation regarding
this matter.
Work Experience
This week we welcomed Mr Masyn Pavitt to our school.
Masyn has been completing a week of work experience
to see if teaching might be a profession he enters in his
future. Masyn had the opportunity to work alongside
some teachers, supporting our students in Wilay,
Gugubarra and Maliyan. While Masyn is still getting
used to being called Mr Pavitt and working with Mrs
Hodges, who was a teacher when Masyn was at primary
school, he has enjoyed his experience with us. We wish
Masyn all the best for his future.
Enjoy your weekend!
Principal
Tracy Delaney
Estella Public School
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P & C
At the last P&C meeting an idea was raised for a Lego
drive to provide the students with some additional
activities during recess and lunch.
We are now seeking donations of any Lego that you
could provide to the school. This Lego will then be
placed in tubs for students to play with during break
times. If enough Lego is provided, a Lego Club may also
be established in the future.
Until a playground is able to be built, the school and the
P&C are trying to come up with other ideas to keep the
students entertained and provide playing opportunities.
Lego is something that all students can participate in
and enjoy.
All Lego donations can be taken to the school and
dropped off at the front office.
The P&C has finally been provided all official approvals
and we can now start fundraising activities. Thank you
to everyone who has assisted us in getting to this point.
You will see in this newsletter that we have started with
a Thermomix raffle. Make sure you get your tickets soon
as I’m sure they’ll go fast.
We are also working on applying for a number of grants
to raise funds to provide resources for the students. If
anyone has any experience in applying for or writing
grant applications, or would just like to get involved,
please contact me on 0408 011 322.
The next P&C meeting will be at 7:30pm on 8 June 2021
at the school. All parents are welcome. I look forward to
seeing you there.
Graham Cotter
President – Estella Public School P&C
Win a brand new Thermomix TM6
The Estella Public School P&C is giving you a chance to
win a brand new Thermomix TM6 valued at $2,269.
Tickets are now available for $30 each.
With only 200 tickets to be sold, we recommend you get
in fast.
Proceeds from this raffle will go towards purchasing
resources for the students of Estella Public School.
Tickets can be purchased online making it quick and
convenient.
Please visit our raffle
page https://www.rafflelink.com.au/estella-ps-pc to
purchase your tickets!
Alternatively, you can scan the below QR code which
will take you to the raffle page.
We appreciate your support and wish you luck in
winning this great prize.
Estella Public School
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School Counsellor
When we see signs that our children are struggling,
whether it be learning a sport, doing homework or
getting along with friends, we as adults can be a great
help. Sometimes we don’t realise that children need
assistance and we rely on them to ask for help. For kids
this can be really hard.
Sometimes kids feel embarrassed about asking for help.
It is natural for them to worry about what their family,
friends, or teachers might say. Older children and teens
can feel a sense of failure, a loss of independence or
might feel weak and inadequate if they have to ask for
help. It is important that they know that asking for help
is not a problem and that they won’t be in trouble and
won’t be laughed at. In fact, asking for help takes
courage and they should be proud of themselves for
being honest about needing support. As adults we can
teach asking for help through our example, by letting
children see us asking people for help when we need it.
Sometimes children and teens don’t know the best
person to ask. Sometimes they worry that everybody will
find out about their problem. As adults we can talk to
children about the right person to talk to. We can talk
to them about the people they trust. This might be their
teacher, mum or dad, the school counsellor, an older
sibling or maybe it’s their sports coach or a family friend.
They just need to trust them. Next, we need to teach
children to choose a time when their trusted person isn’t
busy so they can tell them what they need help with
without interruptions. Finally, and most importantly,
children need to learn that if they don't get the help they
need right away, they might need to pick a different
person and try again. They can’t give up until they get
the help they need!
For older children and teens, the difficulty asking for
help might be more about their mindset. So as adults
we need to teach them that they don’t have to do
everything themselves. Young people need to learn that
it is ok not to be perfect. It is also important for young
people to learn that when they share their problem with
a trusted person, it can strengthen their relationship and
bring them closer together. Finally, it is a positive thing
to share a problem with a trusted person because
helping others often helps us to feel good. It is really is
a good thing to ask for help sometimes.
Asking for help can feel uncomfortable and it takes
courage to reach out and say that you’re not managing,
you’re unsure about something, or you just need a
shoulder to cry on. This is true for all of us. Teaching
young people to ask for help is a really important skill
they’ll use throughout their lives.
Have a great week,
Kirsty Cochrane
Assembly Awards for Week 4 Merit Awards
Garru: Anmar and Violet
Wilay: Blake and Mila
Wambad: Manahil and Aryan
Gugabul: Ryan and Imogen
Maliyan: Hossam and Sophie
Gugubarra: Liam and Eliza
Wambuwuny: Akshaya and Charlotte
PBL Award
Garru: Holly
Wilay: Scarlett
Wambad: Tyler
Gugabul: Ayden
Maliyan: Sam
Gugubarra: Oliver
Wambuwuny: Holly
Principal’s Award
Gugabul: Sara
SRC Report
Hello everyone, we have been working very hard
thinking of ways to support the community by donating
to various organisations. Some of the ideas that we
thought of are Jeans for Genes day, which donates to
the Children’s Medical Research Institiute; Pyjama Day
supporting the Asthma Foundation of Australia and a
Colour Fun Run for National Charities around Australia.
Our internal fundraiser aims are crazy hair day, a fete,
and a sausage sizzle. These will be fundraising for a gift
from the Year 6 class of 2021 to be donated to the
school at the end of the year. Notes will be sent out
soon.
Jana, Joel, Riley and Holly.
Estella Public School
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Sports Report – by Mrs Mitchell
Cross Country Congratulations to all students who participated in our
first Estella Public Cross Country event. We have a
huge number of students, 24 of those who have
proceeded to the next round which is to be held this
Friday 28th at Lady Smith. Mrs Webb is looking forward
to attending.
Up and coming events
Riverina Touch Trials – Thursday 3rd June
Sophie Lange will represent Estella Public at the
Riverina Touch trials. This is fierce competition within
Riverina schools and we wish Sophie the best of luck.
PSSA Athletics Carnival Friday 4th June at Jubilee Athletics Field, Wagga. A
huge display of excellent sportsmanship and
excellence with 28 students qualifying for individual
events. Mr Harris and Mrs Webb will be cheering on
our students on the day.
Katrina Fanning Cup - Thursday 10th June
As this gala day will be many girls first experience
playing tackle Rugby League. NRL Game Development
Staff will run an Introductory Tackle Safe Clinic in the
morning of the Gala Day. This will ensure all
participants feel confident prior to their first game.
Year 5 and 6 students are invited to attend and a note
will be sent home for more information.
Red Ball Tennis – Stage 2 Thursday 10th
June
The Hot Shots program is fun and inclusive for children
of all abilities. It is designed for participants at different
development levels and uses modified equipment to
make the game easier to learn. Mrs Hodges is the
tennis guru of Estella Public and will be taking stage
two students along for a great day out!
News from the Office
Just a reminder that the GRIP Leadership permission
notes for the years 5 and 6 children, along with their
$20.00 needs to be returned to school ASAP as the
conference is Thursday 3rd June.
Estella Public School
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FRIDAY ASSEMBLY – CLASS SCHEDULE
WEEK PRINCIPAL’S AWARD ASSEMBLY ITEM PRESENT WORK
6 K Wilay 1 Wambad 3 / 4 Gugubarra
8 K Garru K Wilay 5 / 6 Wambuwuny
10 3 / 4 Maliyan K Garru 1 Wambad
ESTELLA PUBLIC SCHOOL TERM 2 CALENDAR
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6
24/5
EPS
School Cross
Country
25/5 26/5
National Sorry
Day
27/5
School Assembly
Biggest Morning Tea
28/5
PSSA Cross
Country
7
31/5 1/6 2/6 3/6
GRIP Leadership
For Yrs 5 & 6
4/6
PSSA
Athletics
8
7/6 8/6
P&C Meeting
7.30pm
9/6 10/6
Katrina Fanning Cup
Red Ball Tennis
For Stage 2
11/6
School
Assembly
9
14/6
Public Holiday
Queen’s
Birthday
15/6 16/6 17/6 18/6
10
21/6
Naidoc Activities
this week
22/6 23/6 24/6 25/6
School
Assembly
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Assembly
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Cross Country
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Cross Country continued
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