Dear parents, carers and friends of our school,
Welcome back to school for Term 2. We hope that you have all had the opportunity to enjoy me with family and friends and are refreshed and ready for another exci ng and busy term.
ANZAC Day 2016
On ANZAC Day I was very proud to march with our students in the ANZAC Day parade in Nelson Bay. Our school leaders led the school in the parade and laid a wreath on our behalf at the cenotaph. They were also presented with three lovely books that were donated to our school by Nelson Bay RSL Sub Branch, Port Stephens Local Area Command and the Ac on Club of Nelson Bay. Thank you to all students, staff, families and friends who were able to a end and support our school’s involvement in the parade.
School Development Day
Yesterday our staff par cipated in a variety of professional learning ac vi es including the annual mandatory update of CPR and face to face anaphylaxis training. This was provided by Surf Life Saving NSW. This was followed by sessions on reviewing and planning for implemen ng our school plan and a session provided by Lyn Russell (Assistant Principal Learning and Support Teacher) about planning ‘smart goals’ to cater for individual student learning needs. Ms Russell works with schools across Port Stephens area to assist staff (par cularly our Learning and Support Teachers) and students. It was a very produc ve and posi ve day to start the term for our staff.
NAPLAN TESTS 2015
The Na onal Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It has been an annual event for schools since 2008. On Tuesday 17th May, Wednesday 18th May and Thursday 19th May, students will undertake the 2016 NAPLAN tests. Friday 20th May is allocated as a ‘catch up’ day for students who may have missed a test due to unforeseeable circumstances e.g. illness.
NAPLAN is made up of tests in Reading, Wri ng, Language Conven ons (spelling, grammar and punctua on) and Numeracy. NAPLAN assesses skills in Literacy and Numeracy that are developed over me throughout the school. (Please see the
metable for tests below.)
NAPLAN is not a pass or fail type test, but rather shows how individual students are progressing in Literacy and Numeracy skills against na onal standards for all Australian children. All students are encouraged to par cipate in the tests. An individual student NAPLAN report will be issued by the school later this year. Parents can use this informa on to monitor how their child is progressing and to iden fy any areas of concern. Parents may wish to use these results to discuss their child’s progress with the class teacher.
Addi onal informa on for parents about the Na onal Assessment Program can be found on this website: www.naplan.edu.au/parents/
2015 Annual School Report and SBPS Plan 2015 – 2017 (updated)
From next Monday 2 May copies of Shoal Bay Public School Plan 2015 – 2017 (2016 update) and Annual School Report 2015 will be published on our school website. These important documents outline our achievements in 2015 and our strategic direc ons for 2016 and 2017.
STAFFING
This term we welcome to Mrs Ka e Pain to our school. Mrs Pain will be comple ng her 4th year internship with 3/4C and Ms Cains.
YEAR 5 OPPORTUNITY CLASS PLACEMENT 2017
Applica on for Year 5 opportunity class placement in 2017 opens on Tuesday 2 April 2016 and closes on Friday 13 May 2016. Late applica ons will not be accepted. Parents of Year 4 students who would like their child to be considered for Year 5 opportunity class entry in 2017 must apply using the online applica on process before the closing date. There are no paper applica ons.
The applica on website is at:
www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ocplacement
Gymnas cs Program
A reminder that all children are expected to par cipate in our biannual gymnas cs program which is part of the PE/ Sport programs for Term 2. This year the cost of the program is considerably reduced ($10.00 per child) due to NSW government Spor ng Schools grant used to subsidise costs. The program will be provided by qualified gymnas cs coaches and begins next Thursday (K – 2) and Friday (3 ‐ 6). Payment is due by this Friday 29 April. Please contact the office if you have any problems paying by this date.
Shoal Bay Public School SNIPPETS 61 Rigney Street, Shoal Bay 2315. Phone: 4981 1007 Fax: 4984 1637
www.shoalbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
From Narelle’s Desk ...
2016 Term 2 Calendar
Wk 1 Apr
27 Students Start Term 2
Wk 2 May
3 P&C Meeting @ 6.30pm
5 Gymnastics Lessons begin K-2
6 Gymnastics begin 3-6
Term 2 Week 1 Wed 27 Apr 2016
Payments Due Amnt Due by
2016 Book Pack $70 OVERDUE
Gymnastics $10 Fri, 29 Apr
Stewart House
Donations
Thurs, 5 May
Tomaree High Specialist Classes Application Package
Now available on the School Website, App and hard copies available at
Tomaree High office. You can also get the package online at Tomaree High:
www.tomaree-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Applications close 2pm 16 June 2016.
If they are late your child may miss out!
From Narelle’s Desk cont ...
Tree Maintenance Works
During the holidays extensive tree maintenance took place in our playground with the removal of four trees and extensive pruning of a number of trees that were considered to be ‘high risk’ as per the comprehensive arborist report completed at the end of 2015. Our trees will con nue to be monitored and works completed as needed as outlined in the report.
P & C News
At the end of last term our P & C commi ee coordi‐nated a comprehensive selec on process to employ a new Canteen Manager. The P & C are pleased to advise that Mrs Gaynor Shields has been offered and has accepted the posi on. We welcome Gaynor to our school and look forward to seeing her each day in our canteen.
We would like to say a huge thank you to Mrs Deb Hudson for relieving in the canteen during the last few weeks of Term 1 and to all volunteers who assisted, as well, to ensure that our canteen ran smoothly and our students con nued to enjoy healthy food for breakfast, lunches and snacks. Deb also put in a huge effort to coordinate the successful ‘Hot Dog’ special day and the catering at the athle cs carnival.
Our next P & C Mee ng is next Tuesday 3 May at 6.30pm in the library. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Narelle Mann Principal
ANZAC Day Poems
On this special day, we bow our heads and pray. We remember all the soldiers who died for us this way.
The sights and sounds they will never forget. They thought it would be an adventure but that they truly regret.
We call this day ANZAC day, we remember the soldiers who died. We
say the words ‘Lest we Forget’ and bow our heads in price.
Tori 5.6H
ANZACs who have lived and died, the rave soldiers who tried
The trenches and bloodstained fields, our heroes that acted like shields
The piercing shouts and screams, the sacrifices and terrible dreams
Nightmares of fighting and pain, the symbols that made them Australian
The bravery that we will remember, and the war that finished 11 November
The bullets shot out of rifles, the missions that ended in fails
War that still hadn’t ceased, we shall remember the deceased
Polina 5.6B
As the stampeding boots of ANZAC’s crush the soil on Turkish territory, Lest we forget.
The sour wind of emotions blow through the remains of a battlefield,
Lest we forget.
The thousands of telegrams that pierced hearts, Lest we forget.
The things that happened on the battlefield, Lest we forget.
The memories that will never fade, Lest we forget.
Poppy’s that will never wilt, Lest we forget.
We will remember them, their light will shine and never dim, Lest we
forget.
Miranda, 5.6K
Term 2 Week 1 Wed 27 Apr 2016
Mr
Bayliss Elara 2L, Matt 3.4C, Lily 5.6B
P&C Fun Run
We will be
holding an
Term 2 Week 1 Wed 27 Apr 2016
ANZAC Service at school
Woolworths Presentation
P & C F u n Run
W e
will be h o l d -
ing an adidas School Fun
Run as a ma-jor fundrais-
ing event this year. The event will be
he l d on T u e s d a y ,
29 July with-in the school
grounds.
The adidas School Fun Run is a healthy, fun and active fundraiser that ensures
we send the right message to our
students about get-
ting active, having fun and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The main focus of this event is on par-
ticipation. Family support is most
appreciated as we
Term 2 Week 1 Wed 27 Apr 2016
ANZAC Day March
Books Donated to School for ANZAC Day
