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Important Dates
Parent Teacher Interviews Monday - Friday 14-18 September 2020
NAIDOC Day Thursday 24 September 2020
Fun Day Friday 25 September 2020
Last Day of Term 3 Friday 25 September 2020
From the Principal
New Admin and Library
This week, we were extremely excited to �nally move back into our newly refurbished admin and library
building. Almost a year after planning started, our sta� and students now have a modern environment to
work in. The entire building is unrecognisable, with every internal wall coming down and the spaces
reworked across the building. Our students and Mrs Stevens cannot wait to start using the new library
space that now o�ers a more spacious and open �oor plan with new furniture that suits the open space.
Our o�ce sta� are thrilled with their new space as well which is now positioned to the left of the foyer.
We look forward to eventually welcoming our community members back into our school so that
everyone can admire the new spaces.
St Marys North Public SchoolTerm 3 Week 6 Newsletter
Parent / Teacher Phone Conversations
During Week 8, our teaching sta� will be making phone calls to families in place of our usual student-led
conferences that are not able to be held at the present time. Notes went home earlier this term for you to
be able to book a time in. Should you still wish to make a booking please contact the o�ce.
Kindergarten 2021
We are now taking enrolments for Kindergarten in 2021. Enrolments can be made via our new online
enrolment system for in area students or you can phone the o�ce and talk to our helpful o�ce ladies
who are always more than willing to help. Online enrolment forms are available on our school website. If
you know anyone with school age children please encourage them to make contact with us. We are
looking forward to welcoming new families to our wonderful school next year.
‘Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together … is success.’ -
Henry Ford
Mrs Lisa Parrello
Principal
News From The O�ceNews From The O�ce
We understand that, at times, you may need to pick your child up early due to unforeseen reasons. In
those times could you please ensure that you notify the o�ce �rst so that we can call your child up and
you can sign them out in the appropriate way once you arrive at school. At the moment, family groups
are being released from class 10 minutes earlier to assist with congestion at pick up time. We ask that
students who need to leave early are picked up before 2.30pm if they are leaving early for a valid reason.
If you know you going to be late to pick up your child in the afternoon, or there is a change of
arrangements for them to be picked up, we would appreciate it if you could contact the school in the
morning. Our priority at St Marys North Public School is for the safety of our students.
Mrs Sandie Homfray
School Administrative Manager
K-2 Instructional LeaderK-2 Instructional Leader
K-2 teachers and students have been focusing on writing. Teachers have participated in professional
learning on writing called Draw, Talk, Write. Teachers have been using Draw, Talk, Write this term. This
method asks students to draw before they write. Students draw a picture about a book read in class or a
shared experience. They then talk about their picture and add words or labels. The following day
students write about their drawing and share their writing with the class. The wonderful drawings and
excellent writing show how much our students are bene�ting from this way of writing.
Mrs Smith
Instructional Leader
News From The Aboriginal Education O�ceNews From The Aboriginal Education O�ce
Culture class lessons began in Week 3
Kindergarten have been learning about family connections and family roles in traditional Aboriginal life.
Stage 1 have been learning about the importance of Aboriginal sacred sites as well as traditional
Aboriginal tools and weapons and the similarities and di�erences between traditional and modern tools.
Stage 2 have been exploring the scienti�c research that has proven that Aboriginal people have been
inhabiting Australia for at least 65,00 years. They are also learning about how Aboriginal people have a
connection to the land, sea, waterways and sky and the importance of those connections.
Stage 3 have been learning about the impacts of settlement on local Aboriginal peoples and the
environment and the diverse relationships between Aboriginal peoples and the British.
Our NAIDOC day celebration will be held in Week 10. Our NAIDOC day will be very di�erent to past
years due to Covid-19, unfortunately parents, carers and family members will not be able to attend this
event. Students are encouraged to wear clothing with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander designs or
colours on NAIDOC day.
Next Wednesday 2nd September is Indigenous Literacy Day. Classes will have a range of Indigenous
books for the students to read on the day.
Our Aboriginal dance group Marayong Dreaming have been working hard on a new dance that has been
created by Marina Holden and Latoya Jones with the help of Uncle Mark and Aunty Teagan. They will be
performing their new dance on NAIDOC day.
Focus on Aboriginal languages – Aboriginal languages are an important part of Aboriginal culture. Our
students have been learning words from many di�erent Aboriginal language groups and have been
using these words during their interactions with Miss Wallace both in Culture Class and on the
playground.
Yaama – hello - from the Gamilaraay/Kamilaroi language
Mandaang Guwu – thank you – from the Wiradjuri language
Marayong – Emu – from the Dharug language
Jarjum – child – from the Bundjalung language but is commonly used by many Aboriginal groups (for
example – the Jarjums in 2 Ukulele are very good at drawing)
Deadly – this a term used by many Aboriginal people to mean very good or excellent (for example Tuqiri
has a Deadly backpack)
Yidaki – Didgeridoo – from the Yolngu language
MIss Wallace
Aboriginal Education O�cer
News From the Community Liaison O�cerNews From the Community Liaison O�cer
Willow's Pantry
Remember to look out for Willow’s Pantry every Tuesday on our Facebook page. We have new items
each week. If you are in need of groceries, don’t hesitate to let us know.
Job Interview Skills Webinar
Starts: 31 August 2020 - 06:00 PM Ends: 31 August 2020 - 08:00 PM
Learn valuable tips on how you can prepare and conduct interviews.
This 2- hour webinar will cover the following:
what to do before, during and after an interview
how employers judge a successful interview
the most e�ective ways to answer di�erent types of interview questions
how to determine the best questions for you to ask during an interview
Suitable for ages 16+.
Limited spaces available and registrations essential. Register for free at Eventbrite.
For information phone 4732 7891.
Participants will receive a link to the webinar via email the day before the event.
https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/upcoming-events/job-interview-skills-webinar
Trees for Dad
Starts: 06 September 2020 - 08:30 AM Ends: 06 September 2020 - 01:00 PM
Plant a tree for your dad at Council’s second annual Trees for Dad event on Sunday 6 September from
8.30am-1pm on Sunday 6 September at Trinity Drive Reserve. Book your session today.
Our Bushcare team will be implementing a COVID-19 safety plan to ensure all participants are adhering
to social distancing requirements. The event will be divided into 30-minute sessions, with the �rst
session starting at 8.30am and the last session at 1pm. Please ensure you register for a time slot as spots
are limited.
Participants are encouraged to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes, a hat and
sunscreen.
Register your participants and timeslot at [email protected]
Location: Cambridge Gardens NSW 2747
https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/upcoming-events/trees-for-dad
Village Café North St Marys
Village Café in North St Marys is open every third Thursday of the month between 9.30am and 11.30am
at Wattle Avenue Reserve, North St Marys.
Village Café is a place to grow community connections and support wellbeing. Come along and enjoy a
free barista-made co�ee, grab some fresh fruit and veg while connecting with neighbours and local
support services. Village Café is a place to grow community connections and support wellbeing. Come
along and enjoy a free barista-made co�ee, grab some fresh fruit and veg while connecting with
neighbours and local support services.
The café will be set up in accordance with COVID-19 safe protocols and current safety measures in order
to minimise risk to residents and sta�. Residents are encouraged to drop by to enjoy a takeaway co�ee
and access a free wellbeing pack featuring activities and information to help combat social isolation. As
part of the Village Café COVID-19 safe plan, the team will be signing attendees in upon arrival and will be
applying a 4 square metre rule. Please stay at home if you feel unwell or have any symptoms. If you are
a service provider who is interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Katrina
James on [email protected] or 4732 8696.
The Village Café currently pops-up in North St Marys on:
https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/upcoming-events/the-village-cafe-north-st-marys
Attendance MattersAttendance Matters
Whole School Attendance
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
84.32% 84.20% 87.28% 89.04%
90.22%
89.23%
Week 4 - Kindergarten Bells 97.22%
Week 5 - Kindergarten Maracas 96.49%
Week 6 - Kindergarten Castanets 95.59%
GoalsGoals
1/2 Harps
Meryem
3/4 Trumpets
Nevaeh
Ebenezer
Kayla
Lydia
Cooper
Joseph
Chloe
Jason
Ariela
Janet
Emilee-Rose
Owen
4 Clarinets
Mia
s 3 Requintos
Edward
Class in the SpotlightClass in the Spotlight
3 Flutes Squish or Save? That is the question
3 Flutes read the story 'Hey, Little Ant', by Hannah and Phillip Hoose. In this story, a young boy has
decided to squish an ant and can think of many reasons why he should. But the ant has his own reasons
for why he shouldn't.
3 Flutes were given the task of writing a persuasive letter to the young boy. Their job was to persuade
him to either SAVE or SQUISH the ant.
What would you do?
See if students from 3 Flutes can persuade you to either SQUISH or SAVE the ant!
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What 1V have been up to!
Ms Pagan and 1 Violins have been very busy learning all about narratives, in particular Fairy Tales. We
can now write sentences that identify the character or thing, what happened to them and where it
happened. Below is some of our writing that describes our favourite part of Jack and the Beanstalk and
identi�es where in the story it takes place. There are also some photos taken of our work on display in
the classroom. We hope you enjoy!
The Giant said, “Fe, �, fo, fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman!” in the castle. This happened in the
middle of the story.
By Olivia.
Jack’s mum hugged him at the pool. This happened at the end of the story.
By Quade.
The Giantess hid Jack under a tea cup. This happened in the middle of the story.
By Ryan.
Jack’s mum threw the beans out the window. This happened in the beginning of the story.
By CJ.
The golden hen begged Jack to free her from the cage. This happened in the middle of the story.
By Izayah.
The Giant said, “Fe, �, fo, fum!” in the castle. This happened in the middle of the story.
By Malakai.
The hen laid golden eggs in the house. This happened at the end of the story.
By Grace.
Jack cut down the beanstalk next to his house. This happened at the end of the story.
By Edward.
The beanstalk grew tall outside Jack’s house. This happened in the middle of the story.
By Kai.
The Giantess hid Jack in the cupboard. This happened in the middle of the story.
By Anabelle.
The hen laid golden eggs in the castle. This happened in the middle of the story.
By Cataleya.
Jack stole the hen in the castle. This happened in the middle of the story.
By Zac.
The Giantess hid Jack under a cup. This happened in the middle of the story.
By Saphira
The hen laid the golden eggs in the house. This happened at the end of the story.
By Jai.
Jack’s mum hugged him at the pool. This happened at the end of the story.
By Eunice.
The Giantess let Jack into the castle. This happened in the middle of the story.
By Harper.
The Giantess hid Jack in the cupboard. This happened in the middle of the story.
By Mariah
By Mariah.
The hen said, “Please help me get out. I will lay you golden eggs every morning,” in the castle. This
happened in the middle of the story.
By Anna-Leigh.
The golden hen begged Jack to free her from the cage. This happened in the middle of the story.
By Hope.
The beanstalk grows up into the sky. This happened in the beginning of the story.
By Zipporah-Rose.
Around The SchoolAround The School
SCHOOL BANKING
A reminder that school banking operates each week at school. School banking is a great way for our
students to become �nancially literate and learn about money while developing good saving habits.
Rewards are o�ered to students as an incentive to regularly save. Banking day is each Friday. Students
will need to hand their bank books in at the o�ce before 9am. Should you require further information
please contact the school o�ce.
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