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ELERMORE
ENDEAVOUR
Term 2 Week 8 19 June 2020
Dear Parents and Carers,
We have only two weeks left of Term 2 to go. It
has been another weird and wonderful term, with
plenty happening. Our students are adapting to
the changes that they have undertaken and the
majority of ‘school’ experiences are returning to
some sort of normality.
This has also given us an opportunity to look at
different ways we do things. Some things will
change and some things will go back to how they
were. This week we presented our first ‘online’
assembly. The students enjoyed seeing each
other on the video links and we were able to hand
out awards and certificates virtually. It was great
to see our students connecting in a different way.
Reports will be sent home on the last day of term,
Friday 3rd July. A reminder that these will be
shortened for this semester to one page, and will
be a reflection of what your child has
experienced at school. If you would like to
discuss your child’s progress further please do
not hesitate to contact their teacher.
Luke Somerville
Principal
Term 2 Week 10
Last Day of Term 2 Fri 3/7
Term 3 Week 1
First Day of Term 3 for students Tue 20/7
What’s Mr Mandl doing now?
A special delivery arrived at the school yesterday
morning. Mr Mandl and Mr Somerville had some
trouble ‘mooooving’ it into the school.
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The application process for Year 5 opportunity class placement for entry in 2021 is about to
begin.
Important dates in the application process are as follows:
Tuesday 9 June 2020: Online applications opens
Friday 26 June 2020: Online applications closes (Parents and carers must apply by the due
date.)
Tuesday 30 June 2020: Principals' processing site opens
Friday 3 July 2020: Principals' processing site closes
Wednesday 16 September 2020: Opportunity Class Placement Test
Parents and carers must apply online between Tuesday 9 June and Friday 26 June 2020 at:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5
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Positive Behaviour for Learning
Charlotte J, Jada B and Mr Somerville led our first virtual PBL lesson on Monday, 15th June on
Microsoft Teams. The leadership team communicated expectations, our weekly lesson and
information regarding our rewards day.
This week in PBL, our focus has been kindness.
Kindness is a choice we make: how we act, what we say, and how we say it. Every day we
decide how we are going to interact with others.
When people say unkind words, pause and THINK. Is what they said: T-True? H-Helpful? I-
Inspiring? N-necessary? K-Kind?
Term 2 Major Rewards Day
Our Term 2 Major Rewards Day will be held on Thursday, 2nd July. All students are invited to
come out of uniform wearing appropriate pyjamas to enjoy a movie day. Our celebration
session will run from 11:30am – 1:30pm.
Everyone, everywhere, everytime!
3/4T enjoyed the sunshine and
took some mats and seating so
they could do their literacy
session outside to do some
reading. All students and Mrs
Tarrant were engaged and
enjoyed their learning in the
environment.
5/6M have been
busy peer critiquing
their narrative on the
chosen community
members for their
History project.This
is a very powerful
way to improve
student work.
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Some very keen and talented
artists in 1M have been
experimenting with wax
resistance paintings using
water colours during Visual
Arts lessons.
Our Aboriginal students are
having the opportunity to
engage in cultural activities at
lunchtime each Tuesday and
Thursday. Working with Caitlan
and Mrs Kerr students have
been discussing what they
want to see and do in their
school. Yesterday they started
decorating some of the
clapsticks, ready to be used
with other activities. They are
also keen to see more artwork
around the school, try their
hand at weaving and look into
creating dance and musical
groups in the coming weeks.
Our students were surprised to find a boat had
washed ashore at Elermore Vale over the
weekend. 2B had a great time exploring the new
addition to the playground first thing on Monday
morning.
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5/6H have been immersing themselves in
their project outcome, with plenty of research
and creations occurring in and out of the
classroom.
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P&C Information http://www.elermoreva-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/your-p-c
Feel free to contact us at [email protected]
CANTEEN
There has been no change in our canteen schedule. Recess and lunch orders ONLY (no over-the-counter sales
permitted as yet) and please use the QuickCliq ordering system so we can remain cashless for the time being.
Again, If you require assistance with creating an account, you may contact us via email (see top of page), or through
the school office.
Thanks for your support!
Canteen Roster
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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CLOSED Debbie & Neville CLOSED Debbie & Neville Debbie & Neville
Canteen can be contacted via the school office on 4955 9016 with any questions regarding the Canteen.
KA and KW have enjoyed working
together this week, reading books,
creating artwork and exploring the
outdoors environment.
Give yourself a much-needed break and
reconnect your child’s friendships this Winter.
This Winter, Holiday Club is back with an exciting program that puts an emphasis on
reconnecting friendships and helping children forge new ones. It gives you a chance
to have some much-needed rest, while having that peace of mind that your children
will be engaged and connected in a safe space.
With engaging activities like French Explorations where your children will dive into
French culture, Weather the Storm where they will explore scientific experiments, or
maybe Magic Architecture where they’ll create magnificent designs with magic
corn; there are lots of activities to appeal to all ages and abilities, and will ensure
they have a great holiday break.
Book now. To find out when these activities are on during the school holidays and to
find your nearest service, visit: www.campaustralia.com.au/holidayclubs.
We look forward to seeing you at Holiday Club.
The Camp Australia Team