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1| Page Principal’s Report It has been delightful to reflect on the many events of Term 3. The variety of events included our Open Day, NAIDOC celebrations, Excursion, Athletics & Swimming carnival, Book Week Parade and appearances in the local newspaper too. We have enjoyed having our many family members spending time at our school. Our school website has captured many of the fun moments of the terms events. With the school holidays upon us, I wish all of our students and families an enjoyable and safe time together. I look forward to seeing everyone return safe and well on Tuesday 6 th October. Ms Colleen Potter Principal Swimming Scheme I am so proud of our Toongabbie East students. Over the past two weeks, all students were prepared every day to dive in their swimming lessons. Each one has progressed in their swimming ability, some even moving up groups during the two weeks. The children enjoyed their time with the instructors and the daily bus ride to the pool. We will invite our families to a presentation assembly in Term 4. Musical Instruments Our school has been awarded a grant from the Arts Unit of the Department of Education. We have received a variety of wind and percussion instruments. Mrs Giorelando is a trained music teacher and recently attained her skills as a music conductor. Led by Mrs Giorelando, our school will work with other schools, music teachers and school bands in the near future. We already have the opportunity for Years 5 and 6 students to be involved in a drumming workshop with high school students and our school has been invited to attend a School Band performance at Baulkham Hills High School in Term 4. Dance2Bfit – Term 4 Each class will begin weekly dancefit lessons in Term 4. This activity is part of our physical education curriculum. Lessons will be every Monday. Our PBL School Values Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner Term 3 Week 10 Harris Road, Constitution Hill 2145 18 th September 2015 Ph: 9631 3996 Fax: 9896 3191 Principal: Miss Colleen Potter Email: toongabest[email protected] School website: www.toongabestp.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Page 1: Ms Colleen Potter - Toongabbie East€¦ · Principal’s Report It has been delightful to reflect on the many events of Term 3. The variety of events included our Open Day, NAIDOC

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 Principal’s Report  It has been delightful  to  reflect on  the many events of Term 3. The variety  of  events  included  our  Open  Day,  NAIDOC  celebrations, Excursion,  Athletics  &  Swimming  carnival,  Book  Week  Parade  and appearances in the local newspaper too. We have enjoyed having our many family members spending time at our school. Our school website has captured many of the fun moments of the terms events.   With the school holidays upon us,  I wish all of our students and families an enjoyable and safe time together. I look forward to seeing everyone return safe and well on Tuesday 6th October.   

Ms Colleen Potter Principal  Swimming Scheme I  am  so  proud  of  our  Toongabbie  East  students. Over  the past  two weeks,  all  students were  prepared  every  day  to dive  in their swimming  lessons. Each one has progressed  in their swimming ability, some even moving up groups during the  two  weeks.  The  children  enjoyed  their  time  with  the instructors and the daily bus ride to the pool. We will invite our families to a presentation assembly in Term 4.    Musical Instruments Our school has been awarded a grant  from the Arts Unit of the Department of Education. We have received a variety of wind and percussion instruments. Mrs Giorelando is a trained music teacher and recently attained her  skills as a music conductor. Led by Mrs Giorelando, our  school will work with other schools, music teachers and school bands  in the near future. We already have the opportunity for Years 5 and 6 students to be involved in a drumming workshop with high school students and our school has been invited to attend a School Band performance at Baulkham Hills High School in Term 4. 

 Dance2Bfit – Term 4 Each class will begin weekly dance‐fit lessons in Term 4. This activity is part of our physical education curriculum. Lessons will be every Monday.   

  

Our PBL School Values 

Be Safe 

Be Respectful 

Be A Learner 

Term 3 Week 10                               Harris Road, Constitution Hill 2145 18th September 2015                      Ph: 9631 3996    Fax: 9896 3191 Principal:  Miss Colleen Potter              Email: toongabest‐[email protected] 

School website:  www.toongabest‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au 

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 Responsible Pet Program – Term 4 K‐2  students  will  attend  an  information  session  about  responsible  pet ownership  delivered  by  the  NSW  Local  Government.  Students  will  learn about dog safety. Further information will be provided to families next term.   School Uniform At Toongabbie East PS we do not ask for a voluntary school donation, instead we would prefer  to see our students  in  their  full school uniform every day. Thank you to all families who ensure that their child arrives at school in the correct school uniform.     

PHOTO DAY                               Photo Day Friday 9th October – Summer Uniform required 

                                     Family photos before 9am – envelopes are available from the office for orders 

 The Premiers Sporting Challenge The Premiers Sporting Challenge has now been completed through our sport lessons.  Congratulations to all Toongabbie East PS students!!       High School in 2016 Year  6  students need  to be  enrolled  at  their high  school. Our  local high  school  is Pendle Hill High School. Parents and carers will need to speak with the high school to confirm their child’s enrolment. High  school  transition days will be  in Term 4. Transition days provide our Year 6  students with  the information they will need to begin school in their new environments. Pendle Hill High School can be contacted on Phone: 9631 9651  Woolworths Earn & Learn Promotion 

Thank you for your generous donations of stickers to our school. Bada and Suni have been working hard to organise them onto the correct sheets to submit to Woolworths. In Term 4 we will know what rewards and resources we have earned – exciting!   

Supporting Our School – Volunteers Our school is always seeking support from our families and community members. We thank Karabi for suppling breakfast for the students on Thursday mornings. This is possible because Amy volunteers to be  at our  school  every  Thursday morning. Unfortunately, Amy was unwell  and Breakfast Club was cancelled during swim scheme.   Please consider volunteering some time at Karabi Community Centre or our school. You will help us to make Toongabbie East the best place for every child to be.   

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Chewing Gum and Soft drink Lately a few students are arriving at school with chewing gum or soft drinks. They  are  not  a  healthy  food  option  and  are  creating  some  mess  in  the playground. Please ask your child to leave these at home. Lots of healthy options can be found here at “Healthy Kids” http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/default.aspx    

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PARENT TIPS AND INFORMATION 

 

2016 Kindergarten Enrolment 

Enrolments are being taken for Kindergarten 2016 of children, who will be turning 5 years old on or 

before 31st  July, 2016. Please pass this  information on to  friends or neighbours who do not receive 

this newsletter. Enrolment forms are available from the school office.  

Kids  in  the  Park  is  so  much  fun  for  kids  of  all  ages, whatever  their  passion.  This  exciting  school  holiday program commenced  in 2004 and has continued to get bigger  and  better  every  year!  Whether  your  children love  to  be  creative,  sporty,  or  are  into  nature,  there's 

something  to  keep  them  entertained.    Kids  in  the  Park  offers  the  largest  range  of  school  holiday activities in NSW. Best of all there are heaps of FREE and affordable things to do for $25 or less. Visit or  register  at  http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/whats_on/kids_in_the_park  for  more information.  Parramatta City Council's Holiday Activities will once again  provide  plenty  of  fun  filled  activities  for children. Art and cultural activities are on offer, plus children  can  be  enrolled  into  a  selection  of  great sporting  programs.  Visit  or  register  at 

http://www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/play/whats_on/events_calendar/school_holidays  for  more information.