Relieving Principal: Meleesa Smith Phone: 02 6337 1205 Fax: 02 6337 1394 Email: eglinton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.eglinton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3 Week 9 Date: 14th September 2017

“Our School...Your Children...Their Future”

Dear Parents & Carers,

Eisteddfod – Congratulations to the three dance ensembles who were awarded Highly Commended last week, the New Band who performed in their first Eisteddfod with pride, the Concert Band who came second and 3-6C who entered the dance section today. Well done boys and girls and a BIG thank you to the teachers and parents for their hard work in preparing and supporting the students.

Tournament of the Minds – Congratulations to the Tournament of the Minds students who competed at State level last Sunday in Sydney. The students represented the Eglinton School community with pride. Many thanks to the parents who transported their children and to Mrs Ryan for preparing the students.

NAIDOC – Tomorrow we celebrate NAIDOC. It is a

time to celebrate the history, culture and

achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander people. The students will be participating

in a range of activities. The theme for this year’s

celebration is the importance, resilience and

richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

languages.

Meleesa Smith Relieving Principal

Week 9 Thursday 14th September Bathurst Eisteddfod Class 3-6C Bike Check Day BHC Visit to Year 6 Testing & Transition Meeting Friday 15th September NAIDOC Day Week 10 Monday 18th September Kindergarten Pedal Push Social 12:30pm Canteen Meeting 6:00pm in staffroom Country Fair Meeting 7:00pm in staffroom Tuesday 19th September EOOSH Meeting 6:00pm Hall Wednesday 20th September I-Explore Year 5 Abercromie Caves Excursion Year 3 Pedal Push Social (Stage 1 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm) (Stage 2 - 5:45pm to 6:45pm) (Stage 3 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm) Friday 22nd September Pedal Push Sausage Sizzle raising money for Year 6 Farewell($2.50 ea) Last Day of Term

Term 4 Week 1 Monday 9th October School Returns 9:20am Friday 13th October Assembly: Junior 12:30pm, Senior 1:30pm Week 2 Monday 16th October Kinder Orientation Tuesday 17th October Kinder Orientation Wednesday 18th October Kinder Orientation Thursday 19th October Kinder Orientation Friday 20th October Kinder Orientation Assembly: Junior 12:30pm, Senior 1:30pm

Tolerance

Tolerance is being able to accept things that you wish were different.

Congratulations to the following students who received awards at last week’s assembly:

Gold Awards Eamon Kerschner, Lola Stafford, Hannah Young, Cora Gordon, Maya Hicks, Jacob Roffe, Harvey Lew.

Yellow Awards Lachlan Robinson-Carroll, Tianah Connolly, Dakota Harris, Ryan Holcombe, Patrick Anderson, Malachi Debenham, Gabrielle Ferguson, Kira Dowling, Ava Gunning, Logan Chapman, Charlie Varian, Logan Taylor, Logan Campbell, Clyde Wakefield, Xavier Paten, Harper West, Ruby Barlow, Riley Hall, Cooper Roughley, Aleesha Gilvear, McKenna Ryan, Sophie Bennett, Evie Scott, Amelia Taylor, Lyla Hellyer, Alicia Paten, Kody Attard, Poppy Dickson, Isabella Shephard, Rodney Neill, Jacob Baillie .

Principal Awards Ronan Latham, Paige Taylor, Charlotte Goodlet, Jaiden Muldoon, Alana Colwell.

Virtue Awards - Tact Henry Burnett, Koby Hardwick, Paige Lowe. At lunchtime on Friday 22nd September (the last day of term and Pedal Push day), Year 5 will be holding a Sausage Sizzle to raise money for the Year 6 Farewell. The cost for a sausage sandwich will be $2.50. Please give the money to your child’s classroom teacher on Friday 22nd September.

If you would like to volunteer to cook or serve and have not completed the earlier note that was attached to the Pedal Push note, please leave your details at the Front Office and we will contact you.

We have a Canteen Committee Meeting on Monday night 18th September at 6:00pm. All welcome.

There is one week left in our Eat Fresh & Win campaign. So kids, don’t forget to get your entries in.

Half the classes have now received a tasting platter compliments of our P&C to help us celebrate fruit & vegetable month. The kids have been excited to tell me what new fruit and vegetables they have tried.

Thank you. Amanda Lewis 0429 951 665

Reminder: If you can’t get in on Mondays, fill in an order form and leave it at the office and we will fill the order for you and then text you to let you know when you can collect your order. Order forms are available at the school office or on the website. I’m taking orders for these bows, if you would like one please put your name, mobile no. and $10 in an envelope and drop it into the clothing pool or the front office.

Thanks See you Mondays, Denise

NAME DATE

Cheryl & Amanda Friday 15/09/2017

HELP NEEDED Monday 18/09/2017

Vanessa Tuesday 19/09/2017

HELP NEEDED Wednesday 20/09/2017

Vicki & Jordan Thursday 21/09/2017

Amanda & Help Friday 22/09/2017

Caitlyn Halsey

Speech Difficulties - My View

Significant speech difficulties should not be ignored. Talking, listening, reading, spelling and writing are the main verbal skills your child uses at school and they are all linked. Children who arrive at school with poor speech and language skills generally struggle to pick up spelling and reading skills. They may have trouble understanding what to do because of limited vocab. and may be reluctant to socialise or contribute to class discussions. The effect of this can be significantly delayed learning and a low self-concept. Stuttering is often ignored but it can cause the stutterer a lot of anxiety and affect their self-confidence.

Suggestions

Always try to extend your child’s vocabulary and model the correct way to say words.

Encourage extended responses by asking ‘What did you like/not like about …. ?

For delayed onset of talking or obviously disordered speech skills in the early years, seek referral to a speech therapist ASAP. The therapist may conduct some sessions at their clinic or suggest a home program. Early intervention is a good option and speech problems can usually be rectified. Prevention of learning difficulties is easier than trying to remediate them later.

If your child stutters, take him/her to a speech therapist ASAP. Correction is very likely.

Check your child’s hearing. If they can’t hear adequately, their speech may be affected.

Some children may not have a speech or language delay but use a minimal amount of talking. Try the first two suggestions above. Read to them, play verbal games like ‘I Spy’, teach them rhymes and how to sing songs. It is not unusual for children in K-1 to have minor articulation errors e.g. w/r, l/y. They usually grow out of these issues. At E.P.S., we often employ a speech therapist. With parent(s) approval some children are referred for assessment and a program if needed.

Colin Hogg – School Counsellor

On Friday 15th September, our school will be celebrating NAIDOC day. It promises to be a terrific day, with a range of activities such as making Johnny Cakes, traditional Aboriginal games, painting boomerangs and traditional Aboriginal dance being offered to our students. There will be a number of special visitors attending the day to share their knowledge of Aboriginal culture to the students. Students are encouraged to wear the colours of the

Aboriginal flag – black, red or yellow on Friday 15th

September. Please ensure your child/children wear

appropriate footwear, especially considering the

activities they will be involved in during the day.

Will your child be starting Kindergarten next year? Please call into the front office and complete an anticipated enrolment form and pick up your enrolment pack. Kindergarten orientation will be taking place in October 2017. If you have any queries please call the office on 6337 1205 and we will be happy to help.

EPS Second Hand Computers We are seeking Expressions of Interest for our retired school computers from 2006. These computers are all IBM branded ThinkCentres with 2.8GHz – 3.0GHz Pentium 4 CPU’s and 1GB of DDR RAM. Please see Mr Peters in the Library with your expression of interest between 9am and 9:20am Monday to Friday or send your offer for the items in a sealed envelope to Mr Peters, include your name, contact details, items you are interested in and the price offered. Closing time and date for offers to be considered will be 9.20am on Friday 22nd September 2017. We have the following items available.

As has been a tradition at Eglinton Public School for many years, at the end of this term we hold our annual Pedal Push activities. This year we will hold our Pedal Push on Friday 22nd September 2017.

Now is a great time to start thinking about our children’s bikes and their current condition. In accordance with NSW Road Regulations, ALL bikes must be fitted with

a red rear reflector

a bell and at least one working brake Please check your child’s bike has these important safety items as they will not be able to take part in our Pedal Push without them. It is also essential that your child has a well-fitting bicycle helmet that meets Australian Standards, tyres are inflated and in good condition and chains are well lubricated.

Children (Years 3-6) will be asked to bring their bikes and helmets to school during Week 9 to have their bikes ‘safety checked’ in readiness for the ‘on-road’ ride on the last day of term. Just a reminder that this year, no repairs will be done on bikes on the Bike Check Day on Thursday 14th September 2017, only a roadworthy check performed. If your child’s bike is deemed to not be roadworthy, then your child may miss out on participating in the Pedal Push, so now is the time to have your child’s bike serviced. We’d like to thank Mr Stephen Brydon, from Cog ‘n’ Spoke for generously offering to come and check all the children’s bikes on Bike Check Day. Give him a call on 0402 256 823 to book in a service on your child’s bike if you know there are repairs or maintenance that is required!

If your Year 3 child is only 8 years old on Pedal Push Day, a parent/carer or another adult nominated by their parent/carer will need to accompany their child in the Pedal Push.

Children in Kindergarten - Year 2 will participate in Pedal Push activities within the school grounds on the last day of Term 3; they do not participate in the Bike Check Day.

Our Pedal Push Social for Stages 1-3 will also be held in the last week of term (Wednesday 20th September, more details to follow).

More information and permission notes will be sent home in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing plenty of parent helpers again this year!

Thank you,

Mrs Arnold

Pedal Push Co-Ordinator

NOMINATE A SPORTS VOLUNTEER – YOUTH & OPEN CATEGORIES

The Office of Sport Western Summer Sport Volunteer Award is open for nominations. The winter season is winding down but now is the perfect time to nominate your coach, manager, administrator or a great official. Nomination process is simple, so take the time to help recognise the efforts of the outstanding volunteers who keep sport going in your town. The Award has separate categories for Open and Youth (25 years and under) to recognise the importance of all aged volunteers in grassroots sport. All nominees will receive a certificate, with the winner and runner up being awarded $250 & $100 (respectively) to spend on approved sports development programs. In 150 words or less tell us how your volunteer is worthy of being nominated. Nominations can be made online via the Office of Sport website https://sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/clubs/western-award. Nominations close Friday 13th October