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Pomona Public School

Fortnightly Newsletter

Term: 2 Week: 9 Friday 28th June 2019

Principal: David McDonnell

Phone: 03 5027 3486 502 Pomona Road Fax: 03 5027 3659 Pomona NSW 2648 Email: pomona-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: https://pomona-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Principal’s Report

Welcome to this newsletter. Hard to believe we are half way through the school year already. Thank you to everyone who has helped at the school throughout the semester. It is very much appreciated and without your assistance we would not be able to provide so many opportunities to our students. Enjoy your break, freshen up and Term 3 starts for students on Tuesday 23rd July. Asbestos Removal from the School Residence The department is planning to remove the asbestos from the school residence prior to it being demolished. This is planned to take place in the second week of the school holidays. (Mon 15th to Fri 19th July). For safety reasons please keep away from this area during this time. Creative Kids $100 voucher

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2020 Enrolments Pomona School is required to enter their anticipated enrolments for 2020 by the 7th August. If you have a child wishing to enrol at Pomona Public School in Kindergarten next year, a child(ren) who may be leaving our school or know of any children who want to enrol in grades 1-6 could you please let the school know ASAP. Don’t assume we know, come and let us know. Murray Darling / Barrier Cross Country Results Well done to all of our cross country representatives. Thank you to all students for giving their best efforts. At a Murray Darling level, congratulations to Darcy Pritchard for placing 1st in the 8/9-year-old boys and to Izzy Newton who placed 3rd in the 10-year-old girls. At a Barrier level Darcy Pritchard placed 2nd in the 8/9-year-old boys and is entitled to compete at the State Cross Country carnival which will be held at Eastern Creek, Sydney on July 26. Please remember to return your small schools Murray / Darling shirt.

Archery Lessons We now have some expect archers in the school after having archery lessons last week. Check out the bullseye by Matilda. Mildura Eisteddfod Congratulations to all our students who competed at the Mildura Eisteddfod last Monday. Staff and parents were very proud of your efforts.

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NAIDOC Day Today we celebrated NAIDOC Day with students from Palinyewah. Thanks again to May Crombie and her helpers who organised activities to celebrate indigenous culture with our students. School Reports and Interviews School reports were sent home with your child yesterday. If you haven’t received it, please check your child’s school bag. A reminder that Parent Teacher Interviews will take place on Tuesday 2nd July. Please be punctual to allow time for discussion and teachers to meet appointment times. YWCA – Child Protection Last week a team of staff from Y-PEP spent time with students completing workshops with activities based around child protection. After the visit Pomona staff will complete some follow up activities based on Y-PEP’s visit.

School Newsletter The school is now being sent home electronically. Parents can receive the newsletter via the school bag app, via email or on the school’s website.

David McDonnell Principal

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Important Dates For Your Calendar Friday 28th June – NAIDOC Day with Palinyewah July Tuesday 2nd July – Parent / Teacher Interviews Tuesday 2nd July - School Disco 5:30-7:00pm Rock n Roll theme. Wed 3rd July – Coomealla High –Yamaha Concert 1pm Friday 5th July – School Breaks up for Term 2 Holidays / Footy fever casual dress Monday 22nd July – Staff Development Day Tuesday 23rd July – School Starts for Students for Term 3 & Casual Dress Oct Sunday Oct 20th – Shitbox Rally – Major fundraiser (Please set aside time to help)

K-2 Class: Hello Everyone, School reports went home yesterday and I look forward to discussing your child’s progress for the first semester next week. There have been several extracurricular activities that the students have enjoyed participating in over the last week. We had the Y-Pep program which is based on child protection. Archery was a bit hit with all the students. Lastly was our participation in the Mildura Eisteddfod. Have a great holiday everyone and stay safe Year 3-6: Students in Grades 3-6 have had a very productive semester. I would like to thank students for their positive efforts and attitudes towards their school work so far this year. I also am looking forward to catching up with parents next week at interviews and sharing student achievements with you. Students have put in a lot of time preparing for their interview with you and are excited to be discussing their education with you. Principal’s Award Each Friday during our whole school assembly Mr Mac announces a Principal’s Award for a student that has been following our 3 school values ‘Respect’, ‘Learning’ and ‘Safety’. This week’s principal’s award is Mia Lyall.

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Disco A school disco will take place on Tuesday 2nd July from 5:30 -7:00pm. It will be held in the senior room. The theme for the disco is ‘Rock n Roll’. Cost is $5. Please bring a plate of food to share. Thanks to Mrs Forster and parents for organising the disco for students.

Casual Dress Day The last day of term (Friday 5th July) will be a casual dress day. The theme is footy/netball colours of your favourite team. PBL News (Positive Behaviour for Learning) Our PBL focus has been taking a close look at each of the Universal Statements and discussing how they impact on our daily lives. The first one we looked at was ‘To Show RESPECT we are KIND’ We defined what kindness was and came up with how it feels when people are kind.

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Is your child… Aged 7-13 years old? Above a healthy weight In need of support to improve eating and activity habits

Go4Fun Online is a FREE 10 week program that helps children and families improve their eating and physical activity habits. There are 10 online sessions and a weekly phone call from a trained and qualified coach to help keep you on track. Go4Fun online is for families in NSW who are unable to attend the face to face version of the program. Get involved and start collecting your weekly tokens and prizes To register or find out more: 1800 780 900 https://go4funonline.com.au/ #go4fun #go4funonline

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Join the team for our inspiring and fun school holiday program for kids P-6 on Monday 8th July from 1-4pm at Sacred Heart Primary School. Book now on www.malleekidswonderfest.com.au

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Are you looking for something to do in the school holidays? Something your whole family will enjoy? Sunraysia Gang Show is the thing for you. Sunraysia Gang Show is a variety show put on by 60 Scouts and Guides from around Sunraysia. This year the Gang are performing 7 shows in their 43rd annual production ‘One Day I Wish’ from 5th July 2019 until 13th July 2019. Sunraysia Gang Show is the largest and longest running youth theatre production in the Sunraysia Region. The event gives over 150 people the opportunity to gain valuable confidence and develop self-esteem through the performing arts.

Sunraysia Gang Show are entering the world of imagination for their 43rd annual performance, ‘One Day I Wish’! Enter the world of Robin Hood, or become a super hero for a day. Jump and jive back to the 50’s, or get up close to some lions on an African Safari; anything you can wish for, we can do it! Get ready for a toe-tapping, boot-scooting country hoedown throwdown – make sure to watch out for those Vikings though! Sing and dance along to new and classic hits and join the cast for another fabulous show.

Performing at Mildura Arts Centre, there is something for everyone. Show dates and times are: 5th July 7.30pm PERFORMANCE #1 Friday Evening 6th July 2.00pm PERFORMANCE #2 Saturday Matinee 7th July 2.00pm PERFORMANCE #3 Sunday Matinee 11th July 7.30pm PERFORMANCE #4 Thursday Evening 12th July 7.30pm PERFORMANCE #5 Friday Evening 13th July 2.00pm PERFORMANCE #6 Saturday Matinee 13th July 7.30pm PERFORMANCE #7 Saturday Evening Tickets can be purchased online at www.milduraartscentre.com.au, at the Mildura Arts Centre or Mildura Visitor Information & Booking Centre, or by calling the Ticket Box Office on (03) 5018 8330.

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