Term 3 Week 4 16 August 2018

Message from the Principal Dear Parents and Carers

Year 6 Bunnings BBQ & Cake Stall - A Raging Success!

On Saturday the 11th of August, Year 6 held its annual Bunnings Barbecue and Cake Stall Fundraiser at

Rockdale Bunnings.

The Year 6 parents and students baked a wonderful variety of cakes and slices that were sold on the day.

Parents worked tirelessly on the barbecue, selling sausages on fresh bread rolls and drinks. The day was

very successful in raising funds for our Year Six farewell and demonstrated the wonderful community, spirit

and support from Sans Souci Public School parents and students. Our final total raised was $3829.75.

We would like to thank the organising committee and also the many parents and family members who

generously made cash donations, food & drink donations and gave time to support the day. Thanks also to

the teachers, parents and students who took time out on the day to work at or visit the stall.

Elektra A on behalf of Year 6 Students

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Sutherland Shire Schools Music Festival

Last Monday The Junior Choir and Junior Jazz performed on

stage at The Sutherland Shire Music Festival. All students had

a blast and were absolutely terrific on the night. They should

be applauded for their outstanding behaviour, wonderful voices

and amazing dance moves. They have been practising all year

and the effort they put into this performance shone through on

the night. Thank you to all the parents who attended the night

to show their support. I would also like to acknowledge Miss

Graham and Mrs Kennedy for their outstanding coordination of

these groups.

Today and tonight our Senior Choir and Senior Jazz groups are performing in the St George performing Arts

Festival at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre. This is the Sans Souci’s first time involved in this festival as

the school is now part of the Kogarah Network of schools.

Year 5 Lego Robotics Workshop at James Cook Technology

High School On Monday and Tuesday last week Year 5 travelled

to James Cook Technology High School for a Lego robotics

workshop. After meeting at the library we all participated in fun

activities like building a robot in groups, climbing the book mountain

and navigating around the table. We were helped by students from

the high school and were also lucky to have a yummy sausage sizzle

for lunch.

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Year 5 Excursion to the Parliament House

On August 13th, Year five went on an excursion to the

Parliament House and the Australian Museum. Our day

started off at 8:30 in the morning. We arrived at the city by

bus at 9:30 am.

The first thing we did was to go down into the Botanical

Gardens to eat some lunch. We then walked to the

Parliament House and were greeted by our tour guide who

told us all we need to know about the green room (Legislative

Assembly) in the Parliament House. While we were in the

green room, we learnt about the different roles that people

have and we also did a role play. The roles that people played

in the green room where speaker, sergeant at arms, leader

of the opposition and the Minister of Education. We also had

the privilege of meeting Mr Steve Kamper, our State Member

for Rockdale. We then went into the red room (Legislative

Council). There were many things we learnt, and we got to

do another role play. The characters we got to play were

President, Leader of the opposition and members of the

cross bench. After the Parliament House we went and ate

fruit break while Mr Kerr snacked on a soft serve ice cream

dipped in chocolate. Soon after, we ventured to the

Australian Museum. We saw many fascinating objects,

animals and insects.

It was a tremendous excursion, and we really enjoyed

learning about Parliament House. Thank you to the wonderful

teachers Mr Kerr, Mrs Vournazos, Mrs Ward and Mr

Richardson for taking us on this extremely educational

excursion.

By Zara, Andreas and Felicia

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Book Week Parade and Open Classrooms

To celebrate Book Week this year, the school will be holding a Book Week Character Parade and Open

Classrooms on Thursday 30th August. All students are encouraged to participate by dressing as their

favourite book character and families are invited to join the celebration. The event will incorporate a partner

reading session and entertainment provided by the Greek Dance Groups, the Training Band, Performing

Band and Performing Ensemble, as well as an opportunity to visit the library to buy and donate a book. A

note with full details has been sent home today.

Public Speaking Stage Finals Next Week

Good luck to those students selected to represent their class at next week’s public speaking finals held over

three days in the school hall. I congratulate all students for their efforts so far in public speaking at a class

level and look forward to the finals next week.

Thanks to Miss Noonan, Mrs Walkden Miss Killey and Miss Wright for coordinating the events and to guest

adjudicator Mrs Rosenthal who has once again volunteered her time this year for the school.

Morning and Afternoon Supervision of Students

There have been a number of students arriving at school prior to commencement of the school's staff

supervision roster which begins at 8.45 am. There are no adult staff members available to ensure the safety

of children in the playground prior to that time.

I understand that many parents have commitments at work which require them to leave before 8:45 am.

However, there is available within the school an Out of School Hours (OOSH) Child Care Centre within the

school which operates from 7:30-9am every school morning and from 3:15pm-6:30pm each afternoon.

Alternatively, you may be able to make arrangements with friends or neighbours for the supervision of your

children. Some families in the school with working parents take turns to take each other's children to school.

As well, many employers will be sympathetic to parents with responsibilities for caring for children and will

allow some flexibility in parents' working hours. By law, employers are restricted from treating an employee

detrimentally on the grounds of their status as a carer.

Whatever arrangements you make, you need to understand that you remain legally responsible for the child

prior to 8.45 am when supervision begins. Staff members on duty from 8:45am-9:15am now wear highly

visible pink vests with ‘SSPS Staff’ emblazed on the back. This is to ensure students in need of assistance

within this time readily identify a staff member.

In the afternoon period students are dismissed at 3:15pm and unless travelling independently home, should

be picked up by parents as soon as possible after the final bell of the day. It is not appropriate practice for

parents and carers to ask their children to wait in the playground or near the OOSH area for parents who

may arrive late. I thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe.

Mr Rob Jennings

Principal

Calling on Sans Souci

It’s time to help our farmers who are facing the worst drought in a

century.

We will be having a 2 part fundraising event.

Part 1 will be a fiver for a farmer day on the 4th of September where

the children can dress as a farmer for $5.

Part 2 will be a raffle held in Term 4.

All proceeds will go to a small community who is in dire need during

this drought.

So grab your flanno and your fiver and think of our farmers.

Mrs Dobosz, Ms Noonan & Ms Graham

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A Necklace was found in the

playground yesterday morning

Wednesday 15th August.

Please see Mrs Katsimardos.

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CANTEEN ROSTER

Friday 17 August Tina Mon 27 August -

Mon 20 August Help Needed Tues 28 August -

Tues 21 August Help Needed Wed 29 August Help Needed

Wed 22 August Ivette Thurs 30 August Help Needed

Thurs 23 August Kristine H Fri 31 August Help Needed

Fri 24 August Amanda, Jo & Christine S

PLEASE NOTE: Lunch orders need to be in before the second morning bell as the shutters close straight after. Thank you, Debbie and Christine 0417 530 011.

Dates for Your Diary

20 August - Stage 1 Excursion & Return Stewart House bags

23 August - Stage 3 Public Speaking Assembly

24 August - Kindy School Tour

30 August - Education Week Classroom visits and Book Week Parade

7 September - Summer PSSA commences

11 – 13 September – Yr 6 Hill End camp