RAINBOW RAMBLER RAINBOW STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL

90 RAINBOW STREET RANDWICK NSW 2031

PH: 9398 1986 FAX: 9399 8287 EMAIL: rainbowst-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

WEBSITE: www.rainbowst-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

TERM 2 WEEK 8

2018

CALENDAR

Week 9 Tuesday 26 June – Multicultural Public Speaking Competition at Coogee PS Friday 29 June – Round 6 PSSA; 2pm K-2 Assembly in the Hall (KS) Week 10 Monday 2 July – 6pm P & C Meeting in the Library Tuesday 3 July – Debating Wednesday 4 July – Debating; 2:30pm Progress Booth; 7pm Create East at NIDA Thursday 5 July – Athletics Carnival; Semester 1 Student Reports distributed Friday 6 July – 11:30am 3-6 Assembly in the Hall (2/3C); Round 7 PSSA; Last day of Term 2 Term 3 Week 1 Monday 23 July – School Development Day (staff only) Tuesday 24 July – Students return to school Wednesday 25 July – Maths Olympiad 3 Friday 27 July – 2pm K-2 Assembly in the Hall; Round 8 PSSA

What’s Happening At Rainbow Street? Teachers have been busily working on students’ Semester 1 reports. These will be distributed on Thursday 5 June 2018. Information about the reports will be in next week’s Rambler. Don’t forget that you are able to schedule a meeting to discuss your child’s learning at any time during the year. Simply contact your child’s class teacher to schedule an appointment at a mutually convenient time. Stage 3 students spent three days on the South Coast visiting Minnamurra Rainforest, Mogo Gold town and the Mogo Zoo. By all accounts a great time was had by all. Thank you for very much to Mrs Nalovski, Mr Richmond, Mr Roche, Miss Smith and Miss Zhong who accompanied the students. Over At The Building Site This Week… Work this week is along the same lines as last week with progress hampered a little by the rain.

In Block A work continues on the windows. Footings for the new Admin access path are also being installed. Block B has seen work on the plasterboard walls and services, façade steel, façade cladding, windows and doors, and wet area sheeting, waterproofing and tiling. Over in Block C work has continued on the façade cladding, window frames and doors, and the remaining wall and ceiling sheeting. Additional Project Information And Updates The next progress booth at RSPS will be held near the Administration demountable on:

Wednesday 4 July – 2:30pm – 4:30pm Go to the Department of Education site for details of the project: https://schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au/schools/rainbow-street-public-school/project-overview Want to know more about learning for the future? Go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-for-the-future ICAS Digital Technologies Congratulations to the following students for their excellent results in the ICAS 2018 Digital Technologies Assessment:

Certificate of High Distinction

Sophie W and Ariva

Certificate of Distinction

Joshua E, Jude, William S, Leyla and Danica

Certificate of Credit Zoe B, Hayden B, Sara E,

Ryan A, Aedan, Zane, Isaac Wright, Seeya and Parham

Certificate of Merit Matthew B, Luca K, Thonas

V, Thea and Oliver S Certificates will be presented at the next assembly following receipt of the awards.

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Sport News

The Rainbow Street Public School Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 5 July 2018 at

Hensley Athletic Field. We use this venue so that students can compete in all athletics events (including long and high jump) as well as gain experience running on an official running track. All students who have or are turning 8 years and older in 2018 will have the opportunity to compete in running and field events in age groups.

Full details about the carnival were sent home this week. Please return this permission note with full payment to your child’s class teacher. New 50km/h Speed Limit On Rainbow Street Roads and Maritime recently reduced the speed limit to 50km/h on streets in Randwick, including Avoca Street. This has been extended to include part of Rainbow Street.

The works to install the new speed limit signs will be undertaken on Monday 25 June 2018. There may be some temporary traffic changes to keep the work zone safe. Please keep to the speed limits and follow the direction of traffic controllers and signs. NOTE: This speed limit change does not override the 40km/h School Zone outside the school in the morning and afternoons. It reduces the 60km/h at other times to 50km/h.

Library News Scholastic Book Club Term 2 Issue 4 Earlier this month your child received a

brochure that is part of the Book Club. Rainbow Street PS uses an online system for ordering Book Club called LOOP. LOOP is a linked online ordering and payment system for parents and carers.

This system streamlines the ordering and delivery of books. NOTE: We are unable to accept cash or cheque payments. Payment by credit card using the LOOP system is the only way to purchase books. There is no need to bring in any paperwork to school. The last day for ordering for this issue is Monday 25 June 2018. Ordered books are scheduled to arrive later in Term 2. Mrs Soo Teacher Librarian

3-6 Student of the Week Week 7

Class Student Awarded for.....

2/3C Celia Holding first position in our maths challenges for 5 weeks running

3T Jana Great responses in class discussions

4G Lucas Outstanding results in the maths assessment

4S Jacob Outstanding work in mathematics

5Z Clarissa Writing a fantastic monologue as a Chinese gold miner during the Gold Rush

5/6R Clarissa Demonstrating excellent comprehension skills during reading lessons

6R Angelina Producing exceptional creative arts work

6S Nilima Marvellous multiplication skills

Week 8

Class Student Awarded for.....

2/3C Aidan Excellence improvement in his maths work

3T Matthew Settling well into RSPS

4G Ryley Being an excellent role model to others

4S Sophia Lovely manners at all times

5Z Samson Enthusiastic heel toe polka dancing

5/6R Vic Consistent effort across all subjects

6R Lucia Dramatic improvement in the quality of her writing

6S Abbi Setting well into RSPS

SB Jimmy Enthusiasm towards all school activities

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Rainbow Awards Year Student

3 Zoe, Adeline, Tara and Phoebe

4 Neave, Caleb and Daniil

6 Dheeren, Kate, Jayden, Emilia and Matteo

Last Library Friday

We got lots of work done. Join us next week? In the library after Friday morning drop-off. Watch this space. Entertainment Book Special Offer Support Rainbow Street Public School! Help us raise funds for our school by buying a 2018|2019 Entertainment Membership $70 and you’ll receive 2x BONUS EVENT Cinemas Saver eTickets in time for the school holidays! Offers ends 30 June 2018. Enter promotional code ‘EVENTGIFT’ at checkout and you will receive your eTickets via your email inbox within 48 business hours.

Lots of 2-for-1 and up to 50% off offers for many of the best restaurants, cafés, arts, attractions, hotels, travel, shopping and much more. Here are just a few offers you will receive 2 for 1 Bowling Zone, 25% off Taronga Zoo, 25% off at Pizza Bondi, 25% off Gelatissimo, 25% The Choc Top, various Event Cinema, 5% off Jetstar, 50% off Mantra Hotels, 15% off Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast, Movie World, Sea World. TO ORDER go to www.entbook.com.au/9s28416 Thank you for your support and enjoy! Thank you Cassandra and Craig for organising this. Greg./ Gregory Dodwell President info@rainbowstpandc.org.au

Canteen News

Homemade soup and hot chocolate are now

available at the canteen to get us through those

cooler months!! The soup flavours will vary

depending on seasonal produce, so please come

and ask what the soup of the day is….

Please be aware that as of Monday 25 June I will no

longer be able to reheat food brought from home

due to Food Hygiene rules.

Canteen Opening Hours: Monday – Friday Breakfast Recess Lunch 8:30am-9am 11am-11:20am 1pm-1:20pm Mondays & Fridays the canteen is open after school

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