Dream, Believe, Achieve. Casino West Public School ● 84a Hotham Street, Casino NSW 2470 ● phone: 6662 1916 ● fax: 6662 6373 ● email: casinowest-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Thursday 4 April• BIG Veggie Crunch• Students please dress in white clothing • Safe on Social Parent

and Carer Session 2.00pm-3.00pm

Tuesday 9 April• Last day of term Group AThursday 11 April• Easter Hat Parade• Last day of term Group BFriday 12 April• Preparation Day Thursday 25 April• ANZAC DayWednesday 8 May• Mother’s Day Morning Tea

from 10.45amWednesday 8 May - 10 May• Mother’s Day Stall

What’s coming up!

This week we are wrapping up our Harmony Day celebrations with an asthma aware Holi Festival. Children this week have been wearing white and using spray bottles filled with eticol dye to celebrate the colours. We have also been researching other Indian festivals such as Diwali the festival of lights. Mrs Hensen.

Holi festival of colour!

QA6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Concept 6.1.3

Week 10 Term 1 Wednesday 3 April 2019 www.casinowest-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Photo Credits - Haley Connors Felice Perkins

Please take time to have a look at our policies and procedures folders. These are available to you in the Preschool Foyer. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to discuss with a staff member.Does your child have specific health requirements? A medical condition or allergy? Please let us know. We may need to develop an Individual Health Care Plan for your child.Has there been any changes to your child’s routine? Sleeping patterns or toileting patterns? Please have a chat with one of our Educators.We will regularly provide you with informative information within our newsletters and via Kinderloop. You can also access Casino West Public School Skoolbag app and the school website. If you need further information please contact us and we will be happy to assist.Remember to always pack a spare set of clothes for your child.Sleep and rest requirements are different for each child. Each child’s comfort is provided for and there are appropriate opportunities to meet each child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation. Your child’s health,wellbeing and comfort is our priority.

Preschool fees have been issued for Term 1 2019. If you have any questions or would like to discuss, please do not hesitate to speak with Felice or any staff member.

We are ‘ India ‘ during Harmony Day celebrations !In India each year there is a festival called Holi. This is celebrated by throwing powdered colour everywhere to celebrate the coming of spring.On Thursday 4 April we ask that children please come dressed in white clothes as we will be throwing water colour (no powders, non-toxic and will wash out of clothing) on each other to replicate the Holi Festival for Harmony Day celebrations.

Safety BriefingParents and Carers, within your enrolment pack or at the Parent Partnership Interview we asked if you would please read the Casino West Little Jarjums Preschool Safety Briefing pamphlet.We trust that you have had time to now read this and ask if you could please confirm this by signing the document in the preschool foyer.For your convenience, this can also be confirmed via the e-forms on the Casino West Public School Skoolbag app.

Excursion Term 2

In Term 2 we will be travelling to South Lismore Primary School Preschool. We will be participating in a show by the Fauna Fetchers about reptiles and dingos. Dates and cost to be confirmed shortly.

Our ProgramJust a reminder that families can access the program and comment through Kinderloop. You can also view the program each morning on the whiteboard in the classroom.

Dental Assessment Consent Forms BNMAC Richmond Valley. On Wednesday 8 May and Tuesday 14 May 2019 (Term2) the Aboriginal Medical Service will be visiting the preschool to conduct Dental checks. Shortly Aboriginal students will receive a consent form. We encourage you to return this permission as soon as possible. This is a free service and a great opportunity to have an assessment completed on your child’s dental health. Please do not hesitate to speak with staff if you would like further information.

Group A students can participate in the Easter Hat Parade if you are able to attend the parade with your child. We hope to see all our preschool children there!

QA2 Children’s health and safety - Concepts 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.2.2

QA7 Governance and Leadership - Concept 7.1.2

QA1 Educational program Concept 1.1.3

QA6 Collaborative partnerships - Access and participation - Concept 6.2.2