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: glendennin-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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