Dates to Remember
Dear parents
The Synergy Dance festival will occur on Thursday June 7 and Thursday June 14. GPS students will be performing two items entitled ‘What About Us’ and ‘Let It Grow’. Miss Donovan and Miss Summerell have been the coordinators for these dances and the students are really looking forward to performing. Additionally, we will have two public speakers announcing items. Congratulations to all of the children representing our school – we wish you all great success!
Where’s My Child’s Teacher? Ive added this brief explanation to try to outline to all parents why sometimes, their children have different teachers. At the beginning of every year, every class is assigned a teacher. Some of the reasons your child MIGHT have a different teacher at various times include:
• Release from face-to-face teaching (RFF). Every primary teacher in NSW is allocated 2hrs of RFF each week. During this time, another teacher will teach the class – they deliver the learning activities prepared by the class teacher.
• The class teacher is absent (maybe sick, bereaved, carer leave) or assigned elsewhere for the day (eg attending a course). In these situations we have a casual teacher in to teach the class.
• The class teacher is undertaking observations in other classes - once again, a teacher will continue the delivery of the learning activities set for the class by their teacher.
• Leadership team members are absent. Teachers, with specific leadership responsibilities, such as supervising other teachers have to do these things during teaching times. Once again, the teacher taking the class delivers the class teacher’s program of activities.
• Beginning Teachers. All beginning teachers, according to DoE professional learning guidelines are entitled to periods of additional ‘RFF’ to research and reflect upon their teaching. Sometimes supervisors will sit with them at these times. In this case, we cover both classes.
• Library sessions- Mrs Bourke takes classes for most of these sessions.
Fri, May 11 K-2 Flipsport Gymastics Starts Fri, May 30 District Cross Country
Glendenning Public School
Safe, Respectful Learners
Term 2 Week 2 Thursday , 10 May 2018
135 Armitage Drive, Glendenning. NSW. 2761 Ph: 9832 8555 Fax: 98329724 E: [email protected]
As parents, I realise that some mums and dads might see these changes as ‘negative’ for students. As a school student in the 1950s (Yes, that long ago!) I only ever had one teacher each year. Teaching has changed dramatically over the years and as a result students have ‘lots’ of teachers. This is not a negative thing as it encourages and gives students the
‘best’ of many teachers whilst giving them the opportunity to work with and develop relationships with teachers with different styles, likes and strengths. This is also a way of assisting them to getting used to working with different people – an important skill they will need in later life at high school and in workplaces. It is important that students see their teachers and fellow students as part of their ‘school family’. Doing so helps them to know how to support others
and how to seek support when needed. The many relationships they build with an array of teachers give them access to teachers when they need assistance.
The Australian Early Development Census is now being completed by our kindergarten teachers. Essentially it involves the teachers assessing all students in their classes and then placing the information about things such as whether students have good pencil grip or can perform other basic tasks into a massive data bank. The data bank collects information on children Australia wide. It is used to guide directions in curriculum and support services for school. The teachers will need to work on this for about four days.
Have a good week,
Doug Meaney
Principal
Athletics Carnival 2018 – Track Results
Below are the results for the 2018 Glendenning Public School Athletics Carnival Track Events. Students who placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd overall (results are calculated on the times in each heat) will be recognised with a ribbon at the K-2 Assembly on Tuesday, 22 May 2018 (Term 2 Week 4) or 3-6 Assembly on 24 May 2018 (Term 2 Week 4). Each student who qualifies for the District Athletics Carnival will receive a permission note in Term 3. PLEASE NOTE: Even though a student may have placed in their heat, only the top 3 times for each event are awarded a ribbon.
800 m Junior Boys (8/9/10 year olds) 800 m Junior Girls (8/9/10 year olds) 1st Zander V 1st Sapumalee D 2nd Max B 2nd Mia R 3rd Joel K 3rd Althea B
800 m 11 year Boys 800 m 11 year Girls 1st Noah A 1st Lilly C 2nd Ryan J 2nd Taya Z 3rd Ahmad Q 3rd Judith O
800 m 12/13 year Boys 800 m 12/13 year Girls 1st Harry W 1st Sienna C 2nd Exodus T 2nd Chelsea W 3rd Brody S 3rd Keira S
200 m Junior Boys 200 m Junior Girls 1st Zander V 1st Althea B 2nd Max B 2nd Sapumalee D 3rd Joel K 3rd Mia R
200 m 11 year Boys 200 m 11 year Girls 1st Ryan J 1st Lilly C 2nd Noah A 2nd Esther T 3rd Christopher M 3rd Taya Z
200 m Senior Boys 200 m Senior Girls 1st Brody S 1st Mariah M 2nd Exodus T 2nd Sienna C 3rd Brayden C 3rd Janaye J
100 m 8 Year Boys 100 m 8 Year Girls 1st Adam M 1st Lavinia T 2nd Lachlan Mc 2nd Maddison M 3rd Shayaan I 3rd Lai L
100 m 9 Year Boy 100 m 9 Year Girls 1st Harbhagat S 1st Mia R 2nd Rafay V 2nd Zoey S 3rd Samuel 3rd Laneya M / Siana L
100 m 10 Year Boy 100 m 10 Year Girls 1st Zander V 1st Clare M 2nd Max B 2nd Sapumalee D 3rd Bhuman D 3rd Leslie T
100 m 11 Year Boy 100 m 11 Year Girls 1st Zander V 1st Lilly C 2nd Max B 2nd Esther T
3rd Bhuman D 3rd Gabrielle S 100 m 12/13 Year Boy 100 m 12/13 Year Girls
1st Brody S 1st Mariah M 2nd Jarred M 2nd Janaye J 3rd Exodus T 3rd Saesha N
70 m 5 Year Boy 70 m 5 Year Girl 1st Travis W 1st Eknoor K 2nd Gurmehar S 2nd Amelia G 3rd Kanish P 3rd Allyra T
70 m 6 Year Boy 70 m 6 Year Girl 1st Alpha J 1st Ayla P 2nd Avitej J 2nd Raina D 3rd Levi M 3rd Hemanya R
70 m 7 Year Boy 70 m 7 Year Girl 1st Jayden C 1st Zahra C 2nd Darvesh S 2nd Chelsea D 3rd Jordan W 3rd Eden H
Relay Results
Junior Girls Junior Boys Senior Girls Senior Boys 1st – Dingo 2nd – Lorikeet 3rd – Crocodile 4th – Kangaroo
1st – Crocodile 2nd – Kangaroo 3rd – Dingo 4th – Lorikeet
1st – Kangaroo 2nd – Crocodile 3rd – Lorikeet 4th – Dingo
1st –Crocodile 2nd – Dingo 3rd – Lorikeet 4th – Kangaroo
House Points
1st Kangaroo 332 points 2nd Dingo 331 points 3rd Lorikeet 315 points 4th Crocodile 307 points
Congratulations to the Kangaroos!
Term 2 Week 2 Whole School Bounce Back Program Focus for the next few weeks of the term: People Bouncing Back If you are resilient you will be able to cope reasonably well with difficult situations and things that go wrong and then ‘bounce back’. Throughout life, children will need skills and attitudes to help them to bounce back. They will encounter everyday challenges, such as making mistakes, falling out with a friend, moving house or school or losing in a sports competition. Many will also face challenges, such as adapting to family break ups, a step-family, the illness or death of a family member, or being bullied. ‘People Bouncing Back’ is the Curriculum Unit that teaches children the 10 Bounce Back! statements.
These are the 10 Bounce Back statements that students will be learning about during weeks 1-5 of this term.
Bad times don’t last. Things always get better. Stay optimistic.
Other people can help if you talk to them. Get a reality check.
Unhelpful thinking makes you feel more upset. Think again.
Nobody is perfect – not you and not others.
Concentrate on the positives (no matter how small) and use laughter.
Everybody experiences sadness, hurt, failure, rejection and setbacks sometimes, not just you. They are a normal part of life. Try not to personalise them.
Blame fairly. How much of what happened was due to you, to others and to bad luck or circumstances?
Accept what can’t be changed (but try to change what you can first)
Catastrophising exaggerates your worries. Don’t believe the worst possible picture.
Keep things in perspective. It’s only part of your life.
For younger children, the simpler coping statements in BOUNCE are taught, but ‘bouncing back’ from a setback, a mistake or bad times is still referred to.
What can you do to help develop resilience in your child?
Use the appropriate ‘Bounce Back’ statement with your child whenever you see the opportunity.
Mrs N.Lindsay & Ms S.Summerrell Bounce Back Coordinators
Congratulations to the Stage 1 and Stage 3 Dance Group
These students have made it into the Synergy Dance Festival 2018
The Synergy Dance Festival runs over 2 weeks and showcases dance from Kindergarten to Year 12 in public schools.
These students have been rehearsing all year and it would be great to see the support of many friends and family at this
event. Information about when the students at Glendenning are listed below:
Dance Item Name: Stage 1- Let It Grow & Stage 3 What About Us
Where: The Evans Theatre, Penrith Panthers
When: Evening Performance Thursday 7th June 7:30-9:30pm
Matinee Performance Thursday 14th June 11-12:30pm
Information on how to order tickets: Tickets are on sale from Term 2 Week 2 Monday 7th May
Ticket prices are: Adults: $20.00 Concession: $10.00
Ticketek- www.ticketek.com.au (booking fees apply) Ticketek call Centre 132 849 (booking fees apply) Penrith Panthers Reception Desk 9am – 10pm in person only (no fees)
Hoping to see family and friends supporting the Dance Groups by attending at least one of these performances.
Ms Summerrell and Miss Dovovan Dance Group teachers
Perfect Attendance Awards – Term 1 2018 – Weeks 6 - 11
Congratulations to the following students who are receiving a perfect attendance award for the second half of Term 1, 2018. They will receive their awards in Week 3 at the Monday morning assembly. KT: Ethan B, Aylah B, Sophie C, Nicky C, Chase F, Amelia G, Kiara M, Millie V KD: Stephanie E, Milaan P, Allyra T, Lyiana F KW: Isabel L, Samuel S, Czarina S, Layla R, Aarya S KL: Jack C, Inayah H, Hiya P, Sianna P, Akshaj S, Vihaana S, Brax K KJ: Omar D, Aizah H, Derrick F, Farhan K, Japleen K, Jacob M, Ruby M, Heave PW, Braith P, Sanvi S, Azreena T 1R Zahra C, Bibek C, Adrienne G, Gabriele G, Ruby H, Zahira H, Seerat K, Aaliyah K, Anureet M, Julson R, Aadrika S, Ayden T. 1G Bilal D, Rahimah H, Kyden K, Pray P, Amelia S, Natashia S, Kylan Z 1T Sam B, Charlotte E, Alpha J, Byron K 1H: Bir-Bibek G, Huzayl S 1/2W: Zoe B, Nidhi D, Sophie P, Manreet K, Nish P, Zareen R, Nishaan S 2S: Aggam S, Darshpreet B, Alexxa-Mae C, Triman D, Jaden G, Shehzad J, Kayla M, Armeen R, Fatehpartap S, Namhayjot S, Yafi S, Noah V 2R: Ela C, Adelaide C, Mia EJ, Jealyn F, Heath G, Naria HA, Safeer, S 2C: Patrick B, Daloba C, Nomana F, Jerome G, Kenjee G, Mohamed J, Harleen K, Sukhmani K, Max M, Baneet P, Samarth S, Jordan W 3S: Noah A, Caroline B, Joshua F, Krishanth G, Agamnoor S, Yuvraj S 3F Sienna G, Stephen G, Joshlyn J, Gurneet K, Aryan P, Fateh S, Izaiah T, Ryan W, Ezekiel W 3W - Alyssa E, Joshua H, Shayaan I, Rousel J, Chaitanya J, Japjit K, Riley M, Logan M, Dev, P, Faraz S, Thomson T, Nandee V, Reeghan Z 4C Yug A, Amira B, Riley H, Hiten K, Kubra K, Pranay M, Nickhil N, Ryan P 4K: Annabelle E, Daniell F, Rehan K, Myesha L, Elise P, Maya R, Sarah S 4/5F: Ronit B, Amandeep C, Kyla C, Zed E, Laneya M, Patricia P, Johan R, Ranvir R, Zander V, Matthew C, Shreya K, Divya L, Kirsten S 4/5/6M Michael B, Zaara H, Jeremy B, Santiago A 5B Maddison K, Sean M, Tejpartap M, Zac S 5C Nivesh C, Caitlin E, Aislinn H, Zaida H, Helena J, Rafina K, Clare M, Jerome M, Rahul N, Anish P, Julio R, Shyamal S, Taya Z 5/6N: Lilly C, Shazana I, Brian P, Janaye J, Sai P, Amber P, Mekala P, Telissa T. 6K Rhys G, Harnoor K, Nyasha M, Judith O, Azrin, Elizabeth S, Jawad H J, Exodus L, Gypsy V, Nathan 6L: Brayden CG, Germainh D, Tyreese G, Amanjot J, Benji K, Mariah M, Saesha N, Sophie S, Charlotte S, Jakeb V, Ethan T, Elizabeth W The following table shows the percentages of students with perfect attendance in each class. Class % Class % Class % Class % KD 21% 1G 30% 3S 24% 4/5/6M 17% KW 25% 1H 10% 3F 29% 5B 14% KL 35% 1/2W 27% 3W 41% 5C 52% KJ 55% 2S 48% 4C 29% 5/6N 25% KT 42% 2R 25% 4K 27% 6K 40% 1R 50% 2C 48% 4/5F 46% 6L 43% 1T 20%
Congratulations KJ
Glendenning Public School Monday Morning Assembly Awards Term 1, Week _9_,2018
Student of the Week Value of the Week
KW Jackson P - Recognising 2D shapes within the environment.
Safira R Learner
KD Ruby Rose A Trying her best at all times.
Quaide C Respectful
KT Daniya R Trying hard to contribute to class discussions.
Agam K Safe
1T Mariam I Carefully planning and composing her writing.
Aiddyn P Safe
1H Trisha S Improved efforts in contributing to class discussions.
Sarmad R Respectful
1G Kylan Z Outstanding behaviour at the easter hat parade.
Raina Learner
1R Anureet M Displaying a positive attitude to new challenges
Charan S Learner
1/2W Amrit B Trying hard, when faced with challenging tasks, in Maths
Nishaan S Learner
2R Ayaan H Fantastic work in maths exploring 2D shapes
Adelaide C Learner
2C Mohamed J Showing persistence when attempting difficult tasks.
Jordan W Respectful
3W Cooper M. His enthusiasm during writing.
Natalie M. Learner
3F Gulfam K Lovely manners and a positive attitude during class
Ryan W Learner
3S Agammjot S Making an effort to ask more questions when he is unsure
Joshua F Learner
4K Daim K Trying hard to improve his knowledge in Maths.
Prisha S Respectful
4C Nickhil N Consistent effort in class
Pranay M Learner
4/5/6M Ryley N Assisting his peers during group work.
Nate D Respectful
5B Devansh P Interesting contributions to discussions.
Ava G Learner
5C Julio R Consistently neat bookwork
Joel K Learner
5/6N Priya S Creating an exemplary poem using excellent vocabulary
Brian P Learner
6K Baria A Excellent diagram of a the solar system and research of a planet.
Kaitlin O Learner
6L Tyreese G Helping others.
Sophie S Safe
Glendenning Public School Monday Morning Assembly Awards Term 1, Week 10, 2018
Student of the Week Value of the Week
KW Aarya S Knowing all of her Term 1 sight words.
Isabel L Learner
KD Japjeet K A great effort during writing.
Amitoj S Learner
KT Millie V Making improvements in all areas of her learning.
Violet L Respectful
KL Inayah H Learning all of her Term 1 sight words
Eknoor K
KJ Advik C Persevering in all areas of Maths.
Derrick F Learner
1T Divjot S Fantastic improvement in reading his sight words.
Ramjot S Respectful
1H Gurjaap D Excellent reading results
Ayesha P Respectful
1G Avitej Trying his best across all learning areas.
Hassan Safe
1R Adrienne G Great improvement in learning his sight words
Aadrika S Safe
1/2W Eden H Her creative flair, which shines through in her artwork.
Aarna S Learner
2R Oscar K Improvement in handwriting his neatest.
Jealyn F Learner
2S Darshpreet B Outstanding contributions and effort in all classroom tasks
Namhayjot S Learner
2C Daloba C An excellent effort in all aspects of her learning.
Angel S Learner
3W Faraz S Increased contribution to class discussions
Te Ariki K Respectful
3F Emma A Writing a well-structured paragraph
Afreen S Respectful
3S Teegan S Consistently being a safe, respectful learner
Hamid Y Learner
4K Ryan D Great participation during our assembly item
Rehan K Learner
4C Ethan S Huge improvement in attitude to learning
Ryan P Learner
4/5/6M Jasleen G Talking respectfully to others.
Cameron S Learner
4/5F Reetinderjit Kanda Studious dedication to all tasks
Laneya M Learner
5B Sean M Thoughtful contributions to discussions.
Montana P Learner
5C Jerome M Improved attitude to classwork
Bhuman D Learner
5/6N Janaye J An excellent writing piece about ANZAC Day.
Harry W Learner
6K Judith O Trying hard to investigate planets during Science lessons
Nyasha M Respectful
6L Ethan T Showing enthusiasm when learning about the Gallipoli Campaign.
Kaitlin C Respectful
Glendenning Public School Monday Morning Assembly Awards Term 1, Week 11, 2018
Student of the Week Value of the Week
KW Harley B Contributing to class discussions during Bounce Back.
Carter E Learner
KD Milaan Learning most of our sight words.
Nick Respectful
KT Manmeet S Always trying his best.
Aarna P Respectful
KL Tristan M Learning most letter sounds
Hiya P Learner
KJ Omar D Continuing to develop resilience when playing games.
Gisele V Learner
1T Charlotte E Being a good helper
Munashe Respectful
1H Jeren S For an always positive attitude.
Hasrat K Respectful
1G Declan C Improved participation in all lessons.
Nicholas K Safe
1R Ayden T For having a positive mindset
Bibek C Learner
1/2W Deven D Being respectful during all ANZAC Day activities.
Rubina M Respectful
2R Safeer S Exceptional improvement in spelling of term 1 sight words.
Christine D Respectful
2S Kaden B Outstanding effort in Visual Arts (dot painting)
Tahlia M Respectful
2C Patrick Bensley Regular contributions to class discussions.
Kayla S Respectful
3W Shayaan I Increased contribution to class discussions
Logan M Learner
3F Jayden P Enthusiasm and cooperation during science lessons
Adem A Learner
3S Agamnoor S Being an excellent role model for others.
Lachlan G Respectful
4K Myesha L Trying hard to be a reflective learner
Lateesha M Learner
4/5/6M Maddison B Showing confidence and sportsmanship at the Talent Quest.
Ahmad Q Z Respectful
5B Jamie D Working hard to complete tasks.
Demetrius U Respectful
5C Matthew P Being a good friend
Shyamal S Learner
5/6N Jeyda Y Always demonstrating maturity and resilience when completing SRC duties.
Chelsea W Respectful
6K Baria Always trying her best in every area
Lyriq-Mei Respectful
6L Jorja H Taking on the responsibility of assisting at the Disco.
Mackenzie L Respectful