“ A c h i e v e m e n t f o r A l l i n a H a p p y , S a f e & C a r i n g E n v i r o n m e n t ”

Volume 19 Issue 26

Date: Monday 19th August 2019

Phone: 6343 2122 Fax: 6343 1480

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

Website: grenfell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrenfellPS

August

Fri 23rd District Athletics Carnival—THLHS

P&C Trivia Night—Bowling Club

Fri 23rd Stage Assembly Quality Work Award—Maths

Fri 30th Father’s Day Stall & Raffle Drawn

Fri 30th Grenfell Show Weekend

Fri 30th Whole School Assembly

2 Orange presenting item

September

Fri 6th Book Parade

Please find attached:

* Book Week flyer for

our Book Parade in Week 7

Our Annual Athletics Carnival finished off a busy week. Mr and Mrs Kilby spent a great deal of time putting the

day together and we thank them very much for their dedication and hard work. A lot of work goes on behind

the scenes in order for the carnival to run smoothly. Thank you to staff and parents who helped us on the day,

we couldn’t do it without you. A great day was had by all; and a special thank you to Mia and her canteen

helpers. Once again, we were fed very well and the support you provide our students goes way beyond just the

money made for our school. We thank you immensely.

We are hosting the District Carnival this week, so good luck to our students and thank you in advance for the

organisation and assistance our staff and helpers provide.

Thank you to the parents who came along to last week’s P & C meeting. Many things were discussed and

shared; including the Father’s Day stall, which will be coming up very shortly, Friday 30th August. Our students

always enjoy spending some money and taking their time to buy that something special. Don’t forget there will

be a raffle to go along with the stall, all money raised will go back into our school and students. Other items

on the agenda were discussions around our school Fete; this will happen early Term 4. So, if you have any

great ideas and want to offer assistance come along to the next meeting and share your ideas. A super fun

colour run that will take place at the end of this term. More details about this will appear shortly.

All classes have been busily working away on their entries for the show, their Art and Handwriting went in last

Friday and class hangers are being carefully constructed as we speak. Show time is always an exciting time on

the community calendar, we hope to see you there checking out the great display of our students hard work.

This week is our turn to be the beneficiaries of the trivia night that is organised and run by the Bowling club.

We would love to see as many of you there as possible, this is an amazing opportunity to raise some money

for our students, without having to do a lot in the way of organising. If you have never been, why not make this

one a first. Tables of six, order some dinner, have some fun and it’s certainly not a late night.

Another reminder about school uniforms, it especially nice to see all of our students united as team when they

have their uniforms on. Please come in and see us if you are having problems, we can always sort something

out.

Sporting Schools Last day today for Stage 1

students.

A note will be sent home

soon for Stage 2 &3 to

participate.

Visiting our local Library

In the lead up to our Book Week Parade, the local

librarian Erica has invited our Stage 1 students to

the town library to participate in some activities and

get to know the library better. Over the next two

weeks students from KK, K/1 and 2 Orange will

attend these small group sessions.

Eloise Grimm received her

Education Week Award. Patrick Radnedge and Wyatt Bruce

with their Principals Awards

Year 6 enjoying their transition day at High School last Friday.

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Athletics Carnival

The sun came out on Thursday and we were finally able to hold our Athletics Carnival. We had a fantastic

day and were impressed with the determination and good sportsmanship of all our students. We had 48

students qualify for our District Carnival which will be held on Friday 23rd August here in Grenfell.

A special congratulations to our record breakers on the day. Sophie Hughes broke the 12-13yr Girls Discus

record throwing 27.75m and Penny Hughes broke the 8yr Girls 100m record with a time of 17.10.

This year was also the first year for the 1500m race was held. Congratulations to these record holders;

8-10 girl: Giselle Westman, 7:12.72

8-10 boy: William Hedley 6:36.52

11year girl: Ella Mitton 7:34.22

11year boy: Nicholas Heathcote 8:00.64

12-13 girl: Arianna Steadman 7:03.29

12-13 boy: Braydon Smith 6:35.02

Thank you to all the parents who helped with timekeeping, measuring events and at the canteen. It is

wonderful to see so much support in our school. Wood was the wining house on the day.

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Canteen Special

Burrito (mince, cheese, sour cream and salsa)

Plus a Jelly Cup

$5.00

(Available Tues 20th August - Mon 26th August)

Pizza Singles are back!

Mrs Mac’s Large Sausage Rolls are now available

English Muffins are now available at recess with

jam, honey or vegemite.

60c for a half or $1.00 for 2 halves

Best to pre-order on lunch bag to avoid disappointment

This Friday 23rd August is the District Athletics Carnival at the

High School. This will be a huge day and all canteen profits go to

the P&C. We are asking for Parent Helpers on the day as well as

donated items of cooking that can be sold on the day. These can

be dropped off the day before to school or taken to the carnival.

Thank you in advance.

Trivia night is also Friday 23rd August at the Bowling Club 6pm

onwards for registrations, 7.00 start. Tables of 6 for $10 per

player. Please organise a table with a group of friends. Singles or

groups who don't get a full table are also welcome as we can

make up tables if you arrive a bit earlier.

Fathers Day Stall is on Friday 30th August. Tables range in price

between 50c and $6.00 if children would like to buy something

for their Dad, Grandpa. It’s a good idea to send your child with a

bag to put their purchases in.

Our PBL Focus Area for this week is: School Hall

Many illnesses are going around our community at the moment and we want to keep our students and families as healthy as possible. Please find attached some information on Gastroenteritis and Hand Foot and Mouth Disease. Gastroenteritis Symptoms A combination of frequent loose or watery stools (diarrhoea), vomiting, fever, stomach cramps, headaches. Home or school? Keep home from school until diar rhoea/vomiting stops. (Wait 24 hours for little kids who may have trouble toileting.) How can I help prevent spread? Careful hand washing especially before handling food, after going to the toilet and after handling soiled clothing or linen. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Symptoms Generally a mild illness caused by a virus, per haps with a fever, blisters around the mouth, on the hands and feet, and perhaps the nappy area in babies. School or home? Keep home from school until all blister s have dried up, and any rash (if present) has gone and any fever has resolved.

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Steph is inviting 12-24 year olds to pitch her an idea to make

their town better. The event will be held at the Grenfell Visitor

Information Centre Tuesday 27th August between 3.30 and

5.30pm.

“Who Stole Mother Goose?” Pantomime rehearsals at The Little Theatre, Rose St

All rehearsals are from 3.45 – 5.45

Monday 19th August (Play reading)

NOT Monday 26th (Director absent)

Monday 2nd September

Monday 9th September

Monday 16th September

Monday 23rd September

School holidays:

Rehearsal will still run for those who can attend

Monday 30th September

Monday 7th October

NOT Monday 14th October (Director absent)

Monday 21st October

Monday 28th October

Monday 4th November

If more rehearsals are needed they will be after the school

holidays on dates that suit most of the cast.

Performances:

Saturday 9th November 11am & 2pm

Saturday 16th November 11am & 2pm

Director: Darryl Knapp 6343 1284

starknapp@gmail.com