Congratulations to Alex Marshall and Ethan Wyatt on being our Community PBL award-

ees for the last fortnight. Alex received his award for “Upholding our PBL values and

praising younger students when he notices them demonstrating these values too. Alex

always is polite when engaging with adults in the school.” Ethan received his for “his

leadership across all school environments. He always follows our PBL values of being a

positive, respectful and safe learner.” Congratulations Alex and Ethan.

COVID Guidelines

This week sees the release of updated COVID guidelines. After these guidelines have been discussed with staff, information will be sent home on how Salt Ash P.S will ad-here to them. There are some exciting changes so please be sure to read them all. Be on the look out for the bright yellow note coming home. The Department’s guidelines can be accessed here.

A message from the Principal

What’s On

• Monday 9th - 13th

Nov - NAIDOC Week

• Tuesday 10th Nov -

Kindy Orientation

• Wednesday 11th

Nov - Remembrance

Day

• Thursday 12th Nov -

Book Parade

• Tuesday 17th Nov -

Kindy Orientation

• Wednesday 18th

Nov - Year 4 OC

Placement Test

• Monday 23rd Nov -

Got It!! Parent

Interviews

• Wedsnesday 25th

Nov - AECG Meeting

Salt Ash Public School Term 4 Week 5

Notes in

circulation

• Term 4 COVID-19

Guideline Updates

• Book Parade

P O S I T I V E R E S P E C T F U L A N D S A F E L E A R N E R S

Kindergarten Orientation

Last week we held our very first Kindergarten orientation session for the year. Due to the current guidelines, par-

ents were unable to accompany their children in to school for orientation however our 2021 Kindy students were

very resilient and enthusiastic to come into big school for the first time. This was assisted by the great work of

our Year 5 buddies. They were amazing with their little buddies, really demonstrating their leadership skills. I

have to congratulate each and every one of them for how brilliant they were in taking care of their little buddy.

Well done! Kindy orientation continues for the next two Tuesdays.

P O S I T I V E R E S P E C T F U L A N D S A F E L E A R N E R S

Crazy Hair, Socks & Hat Pop Up Day

2021 Term Dates and Staff Development Days

The Department has made changes to the Staff Development Days from 2021 onwards. They have moved one of

these days from the very end of the year and added it at the beginning of the year. This means staff will return

two days before the students in January.

2021 Term 1 dates:

Staff return on Wednesday 27th and 28th January

Students in years 1 – 6 begin Friday 29th January

Kindergarten begin Wednesday 3rd February

NAIDOC Week

This week is NAIDOC Week -Always Was, Always Wil Be. Students will participate in class activities throughout

the week with a culmination of the week occurring on Friday, where each class rotate around and complete

activities such as weaving, art and stories. Students are also invited to wear colours of the Aboriginal flag on

Friday.

Book Parade

This week we also celebrate our Book Parade on Thursday. The parade will take place during the first part of the

day. We will be sure to take lots of photos so then we can share with you a virtual parade.

NRMA Road Safety lessons

Over the last fortnight students have been participating in the NRMA’s ‘Online Science & Road Safety Program.’

This program aims to increase children’s knowledge and to drive changes in their attitudes and behaviours to-

wards road safety. There is a parent information booklet to support this program. It includes all of the key con-

cepts that your child’s teacher has been discussing with students that you might like to reinforce with your child

at home. This program concludes at the end of this week.

Practicum students

Last Friday we bid farewell to Mrs Jolly who had been completing her 4-week practicum on 3/4S. She demon-

strated what an amazing teacher she will be and we wish her all the best in the future. This week Miss Seymour

will begin her practicum on K/1F for the next four weeks.

P O S I T I V E R E S P E C T F U L A N D S A F E L E A R N E R S

Assembly

Congratulations to all of our virtual assembly award recipients for the last fortnight. Keep up the great work.

P O S I T I V E R E S P E C T F U L A N D S A F E L E A R N E R S

P O S I T I V E R E S P E C T F U L A N D S A F E L E A R N E R S

You Can Do It! Award Recipients

Congratulations go to the following students for receiving their You Can Do It awards for continuing to follow the

keys to success of being Confident, Resilient, Persistent, Organised and Getting Along.

Bronze: Amber-Rose Simpson, Shyanne Wardman, Axton Kisi, Jayda Finneran,

Silver: Beau Plumridge, Emily Field, Aleisha Hockey, Emily Trimingham,

Gold: Keera-Ann Russell, Axyl Smith, Harlow Turner, Kate Slade,

Platinum: Paige Cutmore, Bethany Rankmore,

Super Dooper: Rylan Cox

Holly Deguara

Principal

Office News:-

We are excited to announce we will be are rolling out the new Online Enrolment System from Monday, 26th

October 2020.

The Online Enrolment System is designed to provide flexibility for our parents to submit an enrolment application

online and at the time that best suits you. The application can be accessed on all browsers and mobile devices

including iOS and Android.

The online application process is currently restricted to:

• Enrolments into local schools only

• Children who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or permanent residents

• Children who live in NSW. We offer our support and encourage you to complete your application to enrol online. If, however, you do not feel comfortable completing an application online, a paper copy will be available for collection from the front office or can be downloaded from the Department’s going to a public school site. Further information about online enrolment can be found on our website here

Book Packs:

We ask that all outstanding Book Pack Fees for 2020 be finalised by close of business Friday 4th December 2020.

2021 Book Packs will not be issued until 2020 payments have been finalised.

P O S I T I V E R E S P E C T F U L A N D S A F E L E A R N E R S

P O S I T I V E R E S P E C T F U L A N D S A F E L E A R N E R S

P O S I T I V E R E S P E C T F U L A N D S A F E L E A R N E R S

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 5

9th - 13th Nov

9

NAIDOC Week

10

NAIDOC Week

Kindy Orientation

11

NAIDOC Week

Remembance Day

12

NAIDOC Week

Book Parade

13

NAIDOC Week

Week 6

16th - 20th Nov

16 17

Kindy Orientation

-

18

Year 4 OC

Placement Test

19 20

Week 7

23rd - 27th Nov

23

Got It!

Parent Interviews

24 25

AECG Meeting

26 27

Week 8

30th Nov - 4th

Dec

30 1

Year 7 Orientation

2 3 4

Week 9

7th - 11th Dec

7 8 9 10 11

Week 10

14th-18th Dec

14 15 16

Last day of term for

Students

17

Staff Development

Day

18

Staff Development

Day

Term 1 2021

Week 1

25th-29th Jan

25 26

Australia Day

27

Staff Development

Day

28

Staff Development

Day

29

Students Years 1-6

return

Week 2

1st - 5th Feb

1

2 3

Kindy students begin

4 5

Term 4 Calendar