Newsletter Term 1 Week 1 Welcome back to Cringila Public School. I hope everyone has had a relaxing break and the students are well rested ready for an exciting and busy term ahead. I would like to welcome our new families and students. It was wonderful to see the smiles on all of the students this morning, especially our new Kindergarten students. I would like to welcome Mr Michael Chin to Cringila Public School. Mr Chin will be relieving as the K-6 Assistant Principal. We are very fortunate to have such an experienced teacher in this role. We also welcome Mrs Cassandra Timms who will be relieving as the School Administrative Manager for Term 1. 2019 Class Structures As mentioned at the end of last year, we envisaged an enrolment of 144 students to begin 2019. Today we had 143 students return to Cringila Public School. Based on Department of Education enrolment guidelines, we only have enough students for 6 classes. However to ensure a settled start to our students, we will start the year in 7 classes for Term 1. If we can retain these numbers, we will remain in 7 classes for the rest of the year. Due to the high numbers in Kindergarten, they will begin as one class for the first three days and then some students will move to the Year 1 class to make a K/1 class. To keep our numbers in classes aligned to the Department of Education’s size guidelines, we will also need to make some composite classes. All classes will be of mixed ability and students will be carefully placed in classes to meet their individual needs. We are aiming to have our classes finalised by the end of the week. If your child’s teacher will be changing, we will contact you. We thank you for your understanding with this matter. The following are the staffing arrangements for 2019. Executive Staff Principal Mrs Amanda Giles Instructional Leader Mrs Kylie Pratt Assistant Principal K-6 Mr Michael Chin (Relieving) Class Teachers KP Mrs Jenny-Lee Purcell K/1L Mrs Ally Loveridge 1/2B Mrs Kylie Bartlett 2/3D Ms Lydia Doe 3/4T Mrs Diana Tancevski (Term 1) 5C Mr Micheal Chin 6MV Ms Angela Meredith(Mon-Wed)/Mrs Vesna Vragovski (Thu-Fri) Support Staff EAL/D Mrs Hanan Elhage/Mrs Sabriye Kaya Learning and Support Mrs Michelle Woolgar Interventionist Mrs Michelle Woolgar Release from Face to Face Mr Heath Piper Student Wellbeing Mr Heath Piper Library Mrs Violeta Gjorgjijoska STEM Mrs Violeta Gjorgjijoska Macedonian LOTE Mrs Violeta Gjorgjijoska Arabic LOTE Mrs Hanan Elhage School Counsellor Mr Christopher Scobie Office Staff School Administrative Manager Mrs Cassandra Timms (Relieving) School Administrative Officer Mrs Carol Wheeler/Mrs Melody Edwards School Learning Support Officer Mrs Albertina Stojoska School Learning Support Officer Ms Angela Gryllis School Learning Support Officer Mrs Julie Nicholls

Health Care plans The wellbeing of our students is of upmost importance. It is essential that the school is kept up to date with student’s current medical conditions. To ensure this, letters and plans have been sent to all parents who have indicated on the enrolment form that their child has a medical condition. If you received a letter, please ensure you have visited your General Practitioner and completed the health care plan/s and return them to school. Thank you for your assistance in helping us support your children. Swimming Carnival The Cringila Public School swimming carnival will be held on Friday 8th February from12:30-3:00 at Port Kembla Pool. This is for students who are turning 8 years or older in 2019 and who can swim the length of the 50m pool unassisted. A note with more information regarding the swimming carnival was sent home today with students who turn 8 years or older this year. Canteen There will be no canteen during Week 1 of Term 1. A temporary canteen volunteer’s roster has been organised for Week 2. The permanent canteen roster will begin in Week 3. Without the support of the volunteers, the canteen cannot open. Please consider volunteering in the canteen. Please see the office if you are able to volunteer or return the note that was sent home today. The canteen days in 2019 will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The cost of the meal and drink has also increased to $5.00. Breakfast Club Due to the success of our Breakfast Club last year, it will be continuing this year. However we have moved it from Thursday to Wednesday. All students are welcome to attend Breakfast Club which is from 8:30-8:50 and is served from the canteen. Homework Learning Club We are very fortunate at Cringila Public School to have the support of the Smith Family who offer a Homework Learning Club on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00-4:00pm. This is for students in Year 2 to Year 6 and afternoon tea is provided. If you would like your child to participate in the Term 1 Learning Club, please collect a form from the office. Homework Learning Club will resume in Week 3; Tuesday 12th February 2019. Term 1 Calendar The Term 1 Calendar was sent home today. More dates will be added throughout the term. Some dates for your diary include; Week 2 Monday 4 Feb 9-3 Stage 3 Leadership Day Tuesday 5 Feb Stage 2 and 3 'Digital Super Powers' webinar Friday 8 Feb 12-3 - Swimming Carnival Yr 2-6 – Swimmers only Week 3 Tuesday 12 Feb Homework Learning Club begins Wednesday 13 Feb 9:00 Parent Meeting Week 4 Friday 22 Feb South Wollongong District Swimming Carnival