from the principal - grahamstow-p.schools.nsw.edu.au · in years 2 –4. this is made possible...

From the Principal Dear Parents and Carers, Welcome to Week 8. It was just lovely to see so many Dads in the school this morning for our Father’s Day Breakfast. We had over 200 orders which was just fabulous. Students had a lovely time playing handball with their dads and spending time with them while they enjoyed their bacon and egg rolls. A huge thank you to Sue Van Hoof and The Sandeman Family who were at school this morning at 6am to get ready and also spent time on Sunday in preparation for the breakfast. Thanks also to many staff who came in early to help. Thank you for supporting this event, I look forward to many more like it. Keep an eye out for photos on our Facebook Page. A huge thank you to Bakers Delight Raymond Terrace for supplying us with buns baked freshly this morning and giving us a lovely discount. This week we celebrate SAS Recognition Week. Our School’s Administrative and Support staff are: School Administrative Manager - Kay Dunford School Administrative Officers - Jodi Callaghan, Danielle Wood, Flick Schmitt, Kellie Sandeman School Learning Support Officers - Susan Van Hoof, Kellie Sandeman, Adrian Wallace, Liz Ross, Robyn Peters, Sally Keating, Belinda Watts & Jenny Tolhurst-White General Assistant - Frank Henderson These wonderful people do a fabulous job carrying out the huge administrative jobs that keep the school running smoothly, supporting our students in their learning and keeping the grounds and buildings

looking tidy and well maintained. No school could function without these people doing their jobs so well and here at Grahamstown we are certainly very lucky to have SAS staff of such a high standard. Please take the time to thank the SAS staff when you have the opportunity – they often go unrecognised for the fabulous job they do, and this week gives us a chance to thank them and show how much we appreciate them. We will be celebrating with a special morning tea in their honour on Wednesday. During Term 4, Sport in Schools will be running a Gymnastics program free of charge for all students in Years 2 – 4. This is made possible through specific utilisation of the Australian Sports Commission – Sporting Schools Grant Program, and an affiliation with Gymnastics NSW. This is a trial program with the hope that we may utilise them for a full program next year. This will cost students a small fee. Gymnastics is part of the PD/H/PE syllabus, however teachers need to specially trained in Gymnastics coaching in order to teach it. We don’t currently have staff trained, so we are unfortunately unable to offer gymnastics unless we bring in an outside agency to do so. We would appreciate your feedback on the program when it runs next term so we can make a decision about whether or not to offer it for your children next year. All classes are practicing for our concert which is being held in Week 10. It is shaping up to be a fantastic event and I can’t wait to see it myself. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, don’t forget to do so soon. They are available from the school office. Have a great week! Michele Winn Principal

GPS News No: 8 4 September 2017

Events Term 3

Earn & Learn

Now anyone can help local schools earn amazing equipment. Just shop at Woolworths to earn one sticker for every $10 spent from 26 July, while stocks last. Incredibly, last time over 16,000 schools and early learning centres participated in Earn & Learn, and earned nearly 450,000 pieces individual items. This is your chance to help!

Canteen News

Roster: Tues 5th Sep: Rochelle Cooke Wed 6th Sep: Cathy Hedges Thurs 7th Sep: Janet Allen Fri 8th Sep: Sally Douglas & Michelle Bink Mon 11th Sep: Tanya Picot Fruit Promotion is still on. Purchase a piece of fruit or a salad to receive an entry form to enter the competition.

ENROLMENTS

2018 If you have a child who will be enrolling in Kindergarten in 2018 please contact the school to arrange enrolment forms, and to be included on our enrolment list for next year. Our transition to school program will start on the 30 October till the 2 November 2017. Please return the completed form and appropriate documents to the school office as soon as possible.

Expressions of Interest

Swimming scheme

(Year 2 students only)

This year’s Swimming Scheme will commence from

23/10 to 3/11: Weeks 3 and 4 of Term 4. The cost of

the program will be $40. You are not permitted to

use your membership for this scheme. This will

cover lessons and the student’s entry to the pool. It

does not include the cost of transport.

If we do not get enough year 2 students, we will

open it up to Years 3 and 4 from 11th September.

Please keep this in mind if you have students in

Year 3 or 4.

Transport to the pool will either be walking or by bus.

The bus will come at an approximate cost of $30. A

majority rule will determine transport to and from

the venue. Please complete the appropriate

sections and return to the school office with your

payment by 11/9.

Parent/Caregiver’s Name:

___________________________________

Child’s Name: _______________________

Class: ________

I would like my child to attend swimming lessons

during Term 4 Yes/No

I would like my child to walk to the pool (free)

Yes/No

I would like my child to catch a bus to the pool

(Approximate cost of $30.00)

Yes/No

Signed:____________________________________

Dated: _______________________________

12th Sep Nuf Nuf Day

20th & 21st Sep

Peter Pan Concert

22nd Sep School Colour Fun Run


CONCERT TICKETS – Peter Pan There will be 2 performances of the school concert: Wednesday, 20 September at 6pm Thursday, 21 September at 6pm Cost: $5.00 per ticket Tickets will be available from the school office.

There will be 2 rounds of ticket sales.

1. The first round of ticket sales will commence

at 8:30am on Wednesday 23rd August. There

will be a limit of two tickets per family during

this first round of sales from 23/8/17 – 5/9/17.

We have restricted seating available for the

concert, so have limited the first round sales

to two tickets per family to give as many

families as possible the opportunity to see

the concert.

2. The second round of ticket sales will

commence at 8:30am on Wednesday 6th

September. From this date, tickets will go on

general sale and families will be able to

purchase extra tickets.

Please note the seating will not be allocated and

you will not be able to take your seat prior to

5.30pm.

Thank you

Thank you to Old Farm Nursery for supporting our Gardening Club. It is very much appreciated.

PBL News This week’s community PBL awards went to Amalie for cheering up people in hospital by dressing up and Amy for her many years of volunteering at our school. A reminder to all parents and caregivers in the community to keep an eye out for students worthy of a community PBL award. Please contact us via Facebook, email or phone with the students name and reason. Graham, the school’s PBL mascot spends each week in a different classroom specifically chosen for showing their commitment to follow our school’s PBL rules. This week, Graham spent time with 2/3D.

This week’s focus is Try Your Best At All Times in the Classroom and Acting Responsibly and Being Respectful in the Community.

Here are some ways to Try Your Best At All Times in the Classroom:

o Have a go at all set tasks o Participate in class discussions o Do your job and raise your hand if you want

to speak

Here are some ways to Act Responsibly and be Respectful in the Community:

o Mind your manners o Hands off others property o Look after the community, toss your trash


PBL

Awards Early Stage 1

Toby x2, Alana, Chloe, Samuel, Katelyn x 5,

Griffyn, Olivia, Isabella, Bhavya x2, James &

Aliyah

Stage 1 Jack, Cooper, Kobi, Jake, Millah, Blade, Ella, Ivy,

Riley, Zabella, Callum, Logan, Amelia, Jacob x2,

Emilee, Zak, Chloe, Xzavier, Jack, Zac & Grace

Stage 2 Brandon, Rose, Christina x2, Casey, Cooper,

Brian, Madison, Lincoln & Haylee

Stage 3 Izzy, Aiden x4, Jakob, Chloe x2, Aidan, Lillie x2,

Maiya, Kyan, Kaidee, Nicholas, Caylee & Bailey

Gold Zayne, Brady, Ella, Olivia, Makiah, Katelyn,

Samuel, Xzavier x3, Cooper M, Charlie, Chloe, Logan, Zaine, Aydyn, Jackson, Aiden, Tyson, Haylee, Evan, Paige, Kyan, Wilbur, Harley &

Halimah

Principals Award Mia & Ben

Assembly

Awards

KF KC

Isabella Mila

Marshall Noah

Mason Azahlia

K/1R 1J Bhavya Isaac

Blake Ella O’

Lailah Cooper M

1/2B 2S Emilee Islay

Ellyse Gemma

Callum Ashton

2/3D 3A Melina Alesha

Bella Christina

Luikah Dallas

4B 4C Ava Jake

Madeline Evan

Taylor Alycia

5C 5M Ellie Jordon

Amelie Aidan

Elyssa Logan

5/6T 6R Izzy Libby

Kayden Jack

Lily-Jayde Carly


We're turning our event from bland to GRAND this year by adding a splash of colour. The more money we raise the more we can provide for the students through vital school projects, in particular resurfacing our basketball court.

We request for all sponsorship forms and money to be returned to the P&C box in the school office by 9am 22nd September 2017.

Students obtain donations from family and friends; earn exciting reward prizes according to the amount of money raised which ends in a blast of colour... the School Colour Fun Run!

The event will be held on Friday 22nd September 2017 (Week 10) starting at 1:30pm with a family picnic for recess. We do ask that you bring a spare change of clothes to school, most importantly a plain white shirt. The colour powder is made of high quality corn starch with permitted food colours. It is non-toxic, biodegradable, skin safe and environmentally friendly. You may bring your white shirt to your class teacher, to be stored in the classroom until the afternoon of the Colour Run. If you would like to purchase a shirt, GPS P&C have LIMITED quantity of sizes of our retired uniform white shirts, for $3 each, which will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Please return the order form below with correct money in a snap lock bag or envelope, to the P&C box in the school office. Non-availability of shirts will be advertised via Facebook and Skoolbag.

How Does My Child Fundraise?

Students have now received a Sponsorship Form which will assist in raising funds for the school. Please read through the Sponsorship Form and get familiar with the five steps to supercharge your fundraising.

Students who raise as little as $10 or more will receive an incentive prize for their efforts. There are over 70 prizes on offer, so best to select your favourite and make this your fundraising goal.

Student Profile Page

Create a profile page at www.myprofilepage.com.au and you’re in the draw to win an APPLE WATCH. It’s that simple! There are also some great features like recording your sponsorships and selecting your prize goal.

You can also register for online fundraising. It’s the easiest way to boost your funds raised and to achieve your fundraising goal sooner. The average raised per student using online fundraising is a staggering $115. Achieve that and more and there’s an awesome prize right there!

Major Promotion - $5,000 Cruiseabout Gift Voucher

Simply raise $30 or more in donations and one lucky family will WIN a $5,000 Cruiseabout Gift Voucher which can be used towards any cruise, from any port, to any destination. To register, create a profile page online and click the ‘Choose your Cruise Draw’. T&C’s online.

How to Order Prizes?

As a reward for your efforts, each child will receive an incentive prize based on the total amount of sponsorship raised. Please complete Step 5. on the back page of the Sponsorship Form and return to the school in a clearly marked envelope with your child’s name and class. Student incentive prizes will be delivered shortly after the fundraiser has finalised.

Thank you in advance for your participation, and get ready for a BLAST OF COLOUR! Happy fundraising!


Name: Liam Age: Turning 9 in September Q. How long have you been playing your instrument/been on the music bus: About a year and a half on the bus Q. What is your favourite song? Everything is awesome -The Lego Movie Q. If you won the lotto, what musical instrument would you buy? An acoustic drum kit to use at home Q. What do you like about your lessons? I can make any beat I want and have fun.

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