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20 October 201720 October 2017

FROM THE PRINCIPALWelcome back to another term at Sherwood Ridge, I hopeeveryone had a restful break as we have another very busy termahead! I would also like to welcome our new families who havestarted at Sherwood Ridge this term and hope that you enjoybeing part of our wonderful school community.

At the start of this term our Year 5 students travelled to theGreat Aussie Bush Camp at Kincumber. Feedback from theCamp staff was that Sherwood Ridge students were amazing!Mrs Blacker, Assistant Principal, also spoke highly of ourstudents’ participation and encouragement of others while atcamp. She was especially impressed with the number ofstudents who ventured out of their comfort zones, doing thingsthey have never done before.

I would also like to extend my thanks to our staff, who on limitedsleep, willingly left their families and homes for three days toensure that our students had the best possible experience.

On another note, parents are reminded that with the conclusionof the school's Gymnastics program last term, school sportsdays are as follows;

Kindergarten: MondayYear 1: Various days. Class teachers to advise parentsvia Homework sheet/DoJoYear 2: ThursdayYears 3-6: Friday. NB.“skins” and Representative Sportsand Dance jackets/jumpers are not permitted to be wornon any other day.

This term will see our school continue with Riding for theDisabled, hold our two Kinder Orientation days, host a visitfrom the Mobile Dentist, experience the Year 6 Mini Fete, listento speeches from prospective 2018 Leaders, collect gifts forWestmead Children’s Hospital, a SRC initiative led by MissGorjup and Mrs Beatriz and host our annual Presentation dayand Community Helpers Morning Tea.

At Sherwood Ridge, we remain committed to delivering qualityteaching, enrichment activities and much loved school eventsby outstanding teachers, who are skilled in the art of teaching.We hope that our community are able to share in these andmany other experiences not mentioned throughout thereminder of Term 4.

SCHOOL UNIFORMSherwood Ridge is well known for having students that wearfull school uniform on a daily basis and our school takes greatpride in this. School approved uniforms can be purchased fromour uniform supplier, K-12. The SRPS Uniform Shop is locatedin the hall with opening hours – Monday - 2.30pm to 3.30pmand Wednesday - 8.30am to 10.00am.

Please be reminded that the continuation of wearing full schooluniform is an expectation at our school. Representative Sportsand Dance jackets/jumpers are not permitted to be worn onMonday- Thursday.

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring that yourchild/children are in full school uniform when coming to schooleach day.

WASTE WARRIORS @ SRPSCongratulations to our Waste Warriors from SRPS, who duringthe recent school holidays participated in the Waste WarriorActivity held at Kellyville Village. Waste Warriors is an excitingnew activation that encourages kids to take part inenvironmentally sustainable practices.

At this very popular two-week workshop, kids from far and widecame along to make amazing puppet creations out of recycledmaterials.

As an added reward and incentive during the school holidayskids were asked to provide the centre with the name of theschool they attended. Today I received the fabulous news thatour school had the greatest number of attendees and have

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subsequently been awarded a cash prize of $2,500 to puttowards a current project.

A representative from Kellyville Village will be attending our 3-6assembly on Monday 30th October in order to present the prizeto some of our students. Students will then be asked to suggestideas on how they would like to see the money spent by placingthem in a suggestion box in the school’s Office area.

CUTLERY KNIVES AT SCHOOLThis is a reminder that knives of any types (including plastic) areNOT permitted to be brought to school by students. Parentsare asked to ensure that all food items are prepared and orcut up at home. The school canteen has a machine that cutsapples into a “slinky” and students are welcome to access thisservice. Thank you for your support in keeping our students'safety a high priority.

2018 SCHOOL ORGANISATIONAs we are beginning to organise our class structures for 2018can I ask you notify the school if you are moving and notreturning to Sherwood Ridge. If you have a child enrolling inKindergarten you will be required to come into the school officeand complete the enrolment form as soon as possible.

STARTING KINDERGARTEN IN 2018?If you have a child starting school next year it is importantto enrol your child and to attend our Kindergarten Orientationheld in Term 4. We are currently taking enrolments for 2018.Please contact the office staff if you have not yet completed anenrolment application or if you require assistance.

Preparing for Kindergarten

Parents can do a lot to help prepare their child for Kindergartenbefore the big 'first day'. Below is a list of skills that will be usefulfor children starting Kindergarten.

We recognise that not all children will have these skills aseveryone develops at a different pace, so this is intended onlyas a guide so that starting school may be just a little easier.

Encourage your child to attempt the things mentioned below,but don't worry if your child can't do all of them. Talk to theKindergarten teacher, and together you can support and assistyour child's learning.

Personal/Social Skills

SCHOOL SUPERVISIONParents are reminded that formal school supervision beginsat 8.30am each morning and continues during play breaksthroughout the day. At 3.00pm the students are dismissedunder the direct supervision of the staff. Students are expectedto leave the school grounds promptly and where possible, beunder the supervision of a responsible adult or older sibling.

The school understands that many parents have commitmentsat work which require them to leave before 8.30am and orarrive to pick up their children after 3pm. Unfortunately, thereis no staff supervision for students prior to the 8.30am andafter the end of the school day. However, there is availablewithin the school, a Before and After School Care service,Camp Australia which operates, depending on vacancies eachschool day. (1300 105 343)

Parents are reminded that students left unattended in theschool playground will be taken to Before and or After schoolCare for supervision and that this supervision will incur a fee.

SRPS CULTURAL STARSCongratulations to Holly R, who experienced some wonderfulachievements, winning two major dance tournaments andreceiving a major modelling contract recently. Holly won andwas crowned the Petite National Champion and the PetiteRegional Champion of Hollywood Bound. She also won a majormodelling contract associated with the National Championshipsand was crowned the Face of Capezio Australia, one of theworld’s largest dance suppliers. Well done Holly!

SRPS SPORTS STARSCongratulations to Madison R for qualifying for the World AgeChampionships in both Tumbling and Double Mini Tramp.Madison will be heading to England and Bulgaria next month aspart of the Australian team to compete in both events.

We wish her great success!

• uses the toilet independently

• can say own name and address

• adapts to unfamiliar settings and new experiences

• can finish a task, and tidies up afterwards

• plays cooperatively with other children - shares andtakes turns

• can sit still to listen to a story for a few minutes

• participates in imaginative play

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Mrs Tracy AndersonPrincipalLearning Respect Community

PAL CAUGHT YOU BEING GOOD AWARDSCongratulations to the following students who received awardsat assemblies for the past fortnight.

Jasmine H 2C, Naresh R 1G, Mahi SK/1CM, Suniska H KD, Sarosh B 2S,Caitlyn C 1G, Gabriel B 2B, Jeremy ZKD, Grant R 2MG, Miguel M 1EC,Karen 4E, Ella K 6S, Veronika 4E,Cooper 3/4M, Eliza Z 6S, Aryan 4E, Indiana 3/4M Lok W6S, Roman 4E, Kevin 3/4M

SHERWOOD STAR AWARDS

Congratulations to the following students who received awardsat assemblies for the past fortnight.

These students have demonstrated outstanding behaviour andcommitment to learning in meeting our three behaviourexpectations by being Safe, Respectful Learners – Well done!

SHERWOOD STARS – GOLD BADGES

Congratulations to the following students on achieving their“GOLD” badge.

Alex Mo 6C

SHERWOOD STARS – SILVER BADGES

Congratulations to the following students on achieving their“SILVER” badge.

Krystal Y 6D, Ella L 6C, Emily R 6B

SHERWOOD STARS – BRONZE BADGES

Congratulations to the following students on achieving their“BRONZE” badge.

Kayin G 6C, Max Liu 6B, Jessica H

SHERWOOD STARS – WHITE BADGES

Congratulations to the following students on achieving their“WHITE” badge.

Kate S 4A, Lucas W 4A, Jessica S 3D, Amin A 4A,Megha D 6B, Ella J 4/6B, Siena B 4/6B

SHERWOOD STARS – BLUE BADGES

Congratulations to the following students on achieving their“BLUE” badge.

Kaysha M 3N, Tayla P 4S, Rohan R. 2MG, Julian F 2C,Chloe H 6C, Karen T 4E, Jasper S, Andre D 3A,

SHERWOOD STARS – RED BADGES

Congratulations to the following students on achieving their“RED” badge.

Dante T 3C, Aaron R 3D, Nathan B 3A, Scarlett D 1AR,Krish P 1AR, Ryan G 1AR, Avni S 2S, Amelia S 1EC, AvaB 1AR, Alex C 1K, Ruby W 1/2KG, Annabelle D 1/2KG,Isabelle B 1G, Isabella R 1AR, Mahi S K/1CM, AddisonO 2S, Anika P 1EC, Timofey E 2C, Jake M K/1CM,

SHERWOOD STARS – GREEN BADGES

Congratulations to the following students on achieving their“GREEN” badge and becoming a Sherwood Star.

Jake A 6D, Isaac S 4/5B, Benson W KP, Andrew P KD,Zoey H K/2J, Alice L KD, Ayaan S KD, Kaylee P KS,Sanvi M 1K, Andrew R KL, Zaki K 4E, Asharia K 2C,Audrey S K/1CM, Ellis A 6D, Shreyas 4S,

MATHLETICS AWARDSCongratulations to our Mathletics Gold award recipients.

K-2

Dean N KB, Abigail KA 2C, Kaitlyn Y KB, Charles L K/1CM,Alexander C 1AR, Claudia B 1G, Caitlyn C 1G, Sahana K 2MG,Alicia Z 2B, Lana S 2C, Jarrison W 2C, Daniel L 2S, Lauren M2G, Sophia B 2MG, Jordan L 2MG, Jennifer Y 2MG, Adrian F1EG

3-6

Blake M 4R, Hirbod A 4S, Riley H 3N, Riley M 3N, GurleenK 3A, Jack F 3A, Sabian C 3/4M, Yusuf T 3/4M, Clara P 4A,Jocelin M-L 4S, Dylan Z 4R, Aaron M 4E, Aaron X 4E, ElizabethC 4/5B, Evie R 5G, Cameron F 5H, Jake A 6D, Ellis A 6D, Zane

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K 6C, Maria T 6B, Sharon B 6B, Kahlan A 6C, Alicia M 6D,Mackenzie L 5A, Hariharan G 3C, Lachlan F 3C.

Term 4

WEEK 1

K/2J -

KB Avarni G Ethan H

KD Shaurya D Lucas C

KL Adelyn B Kaitlyn Z

KP Ariana BK Mackenzie H

KS Kaylee P Oliver R

K/1CM Declan Z Kayden A

1AR Krish P Ava B

1EC Edwin N Austin S

1G Rihanna Caleb

1K Amelia S Samuel H

1N Sophie Jai

1/2KG Stacey R Aarika S

2B Sarah D Alicia Z

2C Thomas S Jared P

2H Stanley Y Neta K

2MG Thomas H Madison N

2S Avni S Maya T

1/4SY Ekroop M

4/6B -

3A Nathan B Alannah H

3C Christopher H Brooke D

3D Lily R George Y

3N Oscar C Shaheman S

3/4M Hayden B Ryan M

4A Ashlynn W Alex W

4E Meron S Aaron M

4R Seriya R Divya S

4S Ashley K Hirbod A

4/5B Emma L Yahia

5A Ella W Kailey W

5G Farah A Lewis H

5H Julia M Jayani T

5/6V - -

6B Sharon B Olivia B

6C Evie C Kahlan A

6D Imani O Mansoor A

6S Ethan D Eliza Z

WEEK 2

K/2J -

KB Ava P Max P

KD Andrew P Suniska H

KL Andria Z Ian G

KP Luca A Piper HC

KS Georgia B Ali A

K/1CM Audrey S Sophia L

1AR Raina C Mitchell R

1EC Sienna L Ethan K

1G Ruby E Ramon M

1K Matthew B Lataya E

1N Thomas C Laura C

1/2KG Keerit S Sarah Y

2B Jack B Ben M

2C Jarrison W Timofey E

2H Tessa L Blake M

2MG Andy C Jordan L

2S Jesse E Damien S

1/4SY Joshua T

4/6B -

3A Johntay S Sabrina S

3C Lachlan F Ori K

3D Gabrielle W Tyler M

3N Gareth G Student - NFP

3/4M Patrick M Indiana M

4A Kate S Amin A

4E Karen T Patrick D

4R Madelyn S Charlie W

4S Zaina A Tom P

4/5B Losaline S Chris I

5A Selina M Finlay J

5G Naomi J Boston J

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5H Amshuman B Isaac K

5/6V Jasper S Emily M

6B Asha T-B Josh B

6C Chloe H Adam J

6D Krystal Y Mikkel B

6S Aston T Valentina A

YEAR 6 MINI FETE 2017

It’s back!

The Year 6 Mini Fete is back again for yet another year. It will beheld on Thursday 2nd November (Thursday - Week 4, Term4). There will be lots of games, prizes and fun to be had, as wellas ‘treasures’, cakes and drinks for sale.

Try throwing a wet sponge at some Year 6 students; haveyour hair sprayed with bright colours; your nails painted; trythe lucky dip or see if you can win the footy or soccer kickingcompetition. Wear mufti (no singlets or thongs please) andbring your pocket money for a fun filled day! All money raisedwill be going towards the Year 6 Farewell.

Thank you - Year 6 Teachers

STARTING KINDERGARTEN IN 2018?If you have a child starting school next year it is importantto enrol your child and to attend our Kindergarten Orientationheld in Term 4. We are currently taking enrolments for 2018.Enrolments are taken between 10:00am & 2:00pm Monday- Thursday. Please contact the office staff if you have notyet completed an enrolment application or if you requireassistance.

LEARNING CENTRE NEWS

LIBRARY BORROWING DAYS

Monday

Odd 1N, 1K, 5A, 3/4MEven 2MG, 1/2KG, 5G, 4E

Tuesday

Odd 6D, 2S, 2H, KD, 1ECEven 5/6V, 3N, 3D, KB, 1AR

Wednesday

Odd 5H, 3A, 3C, KLEven 4A, 4R, Support Classes, KP

Thursday

Odd 6C, 2B, 1G, 6SEven 4/5B, 2C, 4S, 6B

Friday

Odd KS, Even K/1CM

Due to classes now borrowing once per fortnight, the limit ofbooks, which can be borrowed at any one time, has beenincreased. All children are able to borrow four books perfortnight. These books can be changed over during lunchtime ifneeded.

OVERDUE BOOKS

Just a reminder to return your child’s Library books either ontheir Library Day, in the mornings or lunch times. Children withoverdue Library books will unfortunately be unable to borrownew books. If you believe, your child has returned their Librarybooks please let us know so we can have a look for them.

LIBRARY BAGS

Please ensure your Child/ren has a bag in which to return andborrow their library books. This keeps the books safe from dirtand damage, which therefore extends the life of the book.

PSSA SPORT RESULTS

WEEK 1

Touch Football BoysCrestwood PS

Juniors lost 2-1 POM:Patrick B

Seniors won 3-0 POM:Daniel S

Touch Football GirlsCrestwood PS

Juniors lost 3-0 POM:Sophie W

Seniors won 4-0 POM:Tahlia L

Basketball Bye Cricket played PS

Juniors – Lost 80-66 POM:Sabhash

Seniors – won 81-51 POM:Connor

Softball played PS

Boys lost 11-0

Girls won 14-3

T-Ball played BeaumontHills PS

Boys lost 14-11. POM:Cooper–Jay H

Girls won 15-10. POM:Emma L

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PSSA SPORT

NEW SCHOOL WEBSITEPlease note that Sherwood Ridge will be using a new website.This site is designed to improve the navigational success of itsvisitors; ensuring information is easily accessed in a timely andefficient manner.

http://www.sherwood-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Installing SZapp

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Managing Notifications

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Groups with a padlock symbolnext to them require a 4 digit

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See your school for thisSee your school for thispasscode.passcode.

HomeView the latest feed item and school menu.

1. On your device, openthe App Store.

2. Search the App Storefor SZapp.

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2. Search the Play Storefor SZapp.

3. Download and installSZapp.

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FACEBOOK PAGEhttp://www.facebook.com/sherwoodridgepublicschool

LOST PROPERTYCan you please ensure that your child's belongings are labelledso that if they are lost they can be returned.

If your child has accidently bought the wrong jumper or hathome can you please return it to school so that it can bereturned. All lost property is placed in a box outside thestaffroom. Which is cleaned out each term and all labelled itemsare returned where possible.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

RECENT NOTES SENT HOME

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UNIFORM SHOP INFORMATIONWebsite: https://k12uniformstore.com.au/srps/Email: srps@k12uniformstore.com.auPhone: 02 9894 7213

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UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS.

LAST TRADING DAY 2017:

Monday 11th Dec – 2-3.30pmShop will be closed Wednesday 13th Dec due to Year 6Farewell Assembly.

BACK TO SCHOOL TRADING:

Thursday Jan 25th - 9.30-2pmMonday Jan 29th - 9.30-2pmTuesday Jan 30th - 8.30 – 10 & 2-3.30pmWednesday Jan 31st - 8.30 – 10 & 2-3.30pm

NORMAL TRADING HOURS RESUME WEEK 2.

Monday -2.00pm - 3.30pmWednesday - 8.30am - 10am

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKAll volunteers or parents who have direct contact with childrenin the provision of administrative, clerical or providingassistance in the school i.e.: classrooms, library, canteen etc.will need to complete their Working With Children’s Check viathe link below. This then needs to be given to the office.

A Working With Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone inchild-related work. It involves a national criminal history checkand review of findings of workplace misconduct.

The result of a Working With Children Check is either aclearance to work with children for five years, or a bar againstworking with children. Cleared applicants are subject toongoing monitoring, and relevant new records may l0ead to theclearance being revoked.

The Check is fully portable which means it can be used for anypaid or unpaid child-related work in NSW for as long as theworker remains cleared.

http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check

CANTEEN 2017Check out our new canteen provider's Facebook page for moreinformation about the company and competitions for onlineordering vouchers.

https://www.facebook.com/canteencreations/

http://www.canteencreations.com/schools/

https://www.facebook.com/canteencreations/

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STUDENT BANKING

SCHOOL TRAVEL PASS APPLICATIONS

Opal Card SSTS requirements apply now. This is noworganised fully by Transport for NSW. More information can befound on the link below and all questions regarding Opal cardsshould be directed to Transport for NSW.

https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/

How to apply

Once approved, Transport for NSW sends the School OpalCard to the home address given in the application.

The application may take several weeks and the applicant’semail address is required.

• Step 1, Complete the application atwww.transportnsw.info/school-students

• Step 2, Print, sign and submit the form to the schoolfor endorsement

• Step 3, The school will then forward the applicationto Transport for NSW for processing.

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BUS ROUTES FOR SHERWOOD RIDGE

P&C NEWS & OTHER GOOD STUFF TOKNOW

Email: srpspandc@gmail.com

TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY

Friday 27th October is National TeacherAppreciation Day.

This is when we show the wonderful Teachers and Staff ofSherwood Ridge how much we appreciate all their hard work.On behalf of all the Sherwood Ridge families the P&C will beorganising lunch for all the Staff. We will be ordering someyummy lunch platters.

If you can help to make something for dessert: cakes, slices,fruit plate… Please bring it in on Friday 27th between8:30-9:00am. Drop them off outside the library.

Please also encourage your children to make a card, write anote, or just say “thank you” to their teacher, and show themhow much they are appreciated.

SHERWOOD SHOWFinal figures are in, and we are pleased to announce that theSherwood Show made a profit of $25000. This money is allgoing towards the playground upgrade project, which is waitingon approval.

P&C COMMITTEE MEMBERS

President: Casey WyeVice President: Bianca ScownTreasurer: Robyn RobsonSecretary: Michael Williams

SHERWOOD RIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOL P&CFACEBOOK PAGE

Please like our official P&C page on FB ... a great way toknow what is going on at our school and keep up to date withnews and views from other parents and members of the schoolcommunity.

A REMINDER TO PARENTS TO NOTIFY THESCHOOL ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S HEALTHAND CONTACT DETAIL CHANGES

Parents and caregivers have an obligation to inform the schoolabout their child’s health, even if they are not requestingspecific support from our school. Our school asks for medicalinformation when you enrol your child. It is also important thatyou let us know if your child’s health care needs change or if anew health condition develops.

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Information about allergies, medical conditions such as asthmaand diabetes and other health care related issues (includingprior conditions such as medical procedures in the last 12months) should be provided to the school by parents. Pleasecontact the school office staff who will assist.

Please also remember to notify staff in the school office of anychanges to your contact details or to the contact details of otherpeople nominated as emergency contacts.

Information you provide to the school will be stored securelyand will only be used or disclosed in order to support your sonor daughter’s health needs or as otherwise required by law.

FACT SHEETS RELATED TO INFECTIOUSMEDICAL CONDITIONS

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets

http://kidshealth.org/en/Parents/staphylococcus.html?ref=s2af

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BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE – CAMPAUSTRALIA

PARENT & COMMUNITY INFORMATION

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THE HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL PARKINGPENALTIES & RULES

Click on the following links to see The Hills Shire CouncilParking Rules and Penalties

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