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Sarah Redfern Public School

Together we grow and nurture stronger, smarter lifelong learners through trust, equity and high expectations.

5 Monaghan Street, Minto, NSW 2566

Phone: 9820-1499 Fax: 9820-2912

Email: sarahredfe-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal’s address

It has been a very busy Term 3, filled with many triumphs and learning!

We have had great success with Fire in the Fields, our biannual Multicul-

tural Day, Book Fair, as well as our celebrations of success in assemblies

and our learning in the classrooms.

I am continually in awe of the amazing successes we observe in our

classrooms and in our school community. We are truly an awesome com-

munity, and our children are very lucky.

A big thank you to my staff, who I would say are the ‘best in the busi-

ness’. Each day they do their best to give our children everything they

need to be safe, respectful learners.

Finally, I wish you all a happy and safe spring break! My best wishes to

you and I look forward to seeing you all again in Term 4!

Mrs Donna Barton

Principal

THE SRPS THREAD

• The electrifying Fire in the Fields https://

sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/gallery/

fire-in-the-fields.html

• Reading is my Super Power - 2019 Book

Parade https://sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.

gov.au/gallery/2019-book-parade.html

• The pictures from 2019 Multicultural Day!

https://sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

gallery/multicultural-day.html

• Online safety tips for keeping our people

safe https://sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.gov.

au/content/doe/sws/schools/s/sarahred-

fe-p/www/news/2019/9/how-to-be-

smart-and-safe-on-social-media.html

Congratulations to Jett Pus from K/6H for being successful in his nomination for the KARI All

Rounder Initiative Award! This award is presented to students who demonstrate outstanding

achievement, and are positive role models for other students, demonstrating pride in their iden-

tity and sharing Aboriginal culture.

Upcoming Events

Issue 6 Wednesday 25th Septempber, 2019

Date / Time Event

Monday 14th October; 9.00am

~ Staff and Students return for Term 4 ~ Parent Group Coffee and Chat

Monday 28th October ~ 2020 Student Leader Speeches

Thursday 31st October; 5.00pm

~ 2020 Kindergarten Orientation

Friday 1st November ~Summer GALA Day ~ Stage 2 Heartbeat Program

Monday 4th November; 2.00pm

~ Stage 3 ZooSnooze Camp ~K-6Assembly

Date / Time Event

Tuesday 5th November ~ Stage 3 ZooSnooze Camp ~Stage 3 The Tops Day Camp

Wednesday 6th November; 9.30am – 11.00am

~ Preschool Information Day

Friday 8th November ~ Clayton Utz – Stage 3 Students

Monday 11th November; 9.00am

~ Parent Group Coffee and Chat

Wednesday 13th November; 9.30am – 11.00am

~ 2020 Preschool Information Day

Friday 15th November ~Summer Gala Day

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Preschool News

On Tuesday 17th September, 2019, Red Room and Blue Room listened to and discussed the picture book, “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds.

This followed on from International Dot Day where Preschool was involved in a whole school simultaneous story time (Monday 16th

September, 2019. We spoke about drawing all kinds of things and reinforcing with the children that it is ok if we draw differently to

everyone else. The children were then involved in an experience involving the iPad. They coloured in their own ‘dot’ and watched it come

to life when they used the ‘Quiver’ app. It was amazing to see most of the children being involved in this experience and sharing their

amazing ‘dots’ with their teachers and friends. This experience related to the Early Years Learning Framework Outcome 5 – Children

engage with technology for fun and to make meaning.

In Term 4, Preschool will have the opportunity to go on an excursion to Woolworths; at Minto Marketplace. The children will have the

opportunity to learn about road safety as we will be walking to Woolworths as well as also being able to wear their new Hi-Vis vests.

The children will be involved in a Kids Discovery Tour where they can go behind the scenes to learn where our groceries come from and

reinforce healthy food choices to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The excursion will relate to the Early Years Learning Framework Outcome

3 – Children show an increasing awareness of healthy lifestyles and good nutrition.

Mrs Elliot, Mrs Ashley & Miss Kmet

Kinder News

Once again we are drawing the curtains on yet another immensely successful term of learning here at SRPS. Term 3 has been a busy

and exciting time for our fabulous kindergarten students. We have been involved in a variety of events and activities throughout the

10 weeks of learning. The highlight for kindy was certainly the excursion to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

On Friday 16th August we took a bus trip to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. It was an exciting time for our students, as for some of them this

was their first ever bus ride. We explored the aquatic life at the aquarium and enjoyed the lovely weather in the city. It was a fun-filled

learning experience that kept our little learners engaged throughout the day. We returned to school with buses full of tired but excited

students who could not stop talking about the different sea-life they saw. Just for your information, sharks were the most popular sea

animals and “Baby Shark” was our song of the day. P lease check on the fo l lowing l ink to see some photos of our

excurs ions https://sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/gallery/sea-life-sydney-aquarium.html

Inspired by the discussions and questions following the excursion, we made our “Big Idea” focus for Term 3 and 4 all about the under-

water world. Students in kindergarten have been involved in rich learning experiences about different sea-life, and you have guessed

it… we have turned our classrooms into a “Kinder – Aquarium”. Students have done lots of amazing art, mathematics, speaking and

listening and writing activities about different sea-life that has been proudly displayed in their classroom.

We have also participated in a soccer clinic facilitated by Football Star Academy, inspiring some future soccer stars. South Sydney

Rabbitohs also ran a workshop educating our students about healthy eating and the importance of an active lifestyle.

Kindergarten students also participated in public speaking within their class. The class winners then contested in the school final, speak-

ing proudly in front of a huge audience.

Multicultural Day was the icing on the cake for Term 3. It was a day to celebrate and embrace the cultural diversity within our school.

Our awesome kindergarten students participated in the day with pride and enthusiasm. We ended the term on a high with students

presenting their project-based homework about sea animals. It was lovely to see all the amazing creativity and effort by our students,

and with this - Term 3 lived happily ever after!

From

The Kindergarten Team

To secure your child’s 2020

Kindergarten & Preschool

enrolment, please hand your

child’s application into the

front office.

Have you seen our new website upgrade

Please head over to our SRPS Website on

www.sarahredfe-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Enrolment

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Go4Fun is a free 10 week healthy lifestyle program for kids between

7-13 years of age who are above a healthy weight.

The program helps families by teaching them about healthy eating and physical activity

through fun games and activities.

Term 4 Programs

Programs starting from 14 October 2019

Eagle Vale Central

Swim Program Cnr Emerald Dr and Feldspar Rd, Eagle Vale

Mondays 4:30–6:30pm

Campbelltown PCYC

95 Minto Rd, Minto Wednesdays 4:30pm–6:30pm

Mount Annan Leisure Centre YMCA

Swim Program 363 Welling Dr, Mount Annan

Saturdays 1–3pm

For more information or to register, contact us on 1800 780 900 or visit

go4fun.com.au

MyTime is for parents and carers of children aged 0-18 years who have a disability,

developmental delay or chronic medical condition. It’s a place for you to unwind and talk about

your experiences. It’s a world away from appointments and therapy.

At MyTime, you will find other parents who really understand what it’s like to have a child with a

disability, as well as skilled guidance from facilitators to help you access information and

services in your area.

MyTime groups are free to join and being a part of MyTime does not affect your NDIS funding.

You can bring your under school age children to MyTime. While you unwind, children are kept

engaged nearby by MyTime play helpers.

2019 Term 4 dates

Wednesday 23rd October

Wednesday 30th October

Wednesday 6th November

Wednesday 13th November

Wednesday 20th November

Wednesday 27th November

Wednesday 4th December

Wednesday 11th December

Time: 10am-12pm

Where: Disability Macarthur

Lot 2&3 Surrey st Minto

Please phone to RSVP: PH: 96037011

What happens at a MyTime Session?

Chat over coffee

In some MyTime sessions,

members just relax over a

coffee, talk about their week

and share advice and

information

Learn something new

In some sessions the

facilitator or a guest speaker

might lead discussion on a

topic of interest

Take care of yourself

Sometimes, the group might

just have fun with an activity

aimed at helping members

relax and look after their

wellbeing.

MyTime is operated nationally by the Parenting Research Centre and funded by the Australian Government. Learning

Links is a coordinating partner for MyTime in NSW.