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Wednesday 17th June, 2020

Repton Public School Newsletter – Term 2 Week 8 Website: www.repton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au E-Mail: repton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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REPTON 2020 JUNE 17th P&C Meeting Zoom 5.30 pm 19th Cystic Fibrosis day- wear yellow JULY 3RD Last Day Term 2 20th Staff Development Day 21st Students return to school 22nd NAIDOC Celebration Day- Garden Opening All Welcome AUGUST 3-7th Education Week 17-19th Book Fair 19th Book Parade

Principal’s Message

Waterwise School: On Monday, all classes had a visit from Jane Grebert from Cascade Environmental Centre to discuss how we can become a Waterwise school. Professional development and resources were provided for teachers which were designed to meet the needs of our school. She led each class through a range of activities and included a school water audit and analysis of the school water bill. Students went around the school and looked for dripping taps and leaks, then suggested ways we could improve water usage at home. They were all pretty impressed with the level of the schools consumption and believe having the bubblers not running may save a lot of wasted water too. The Stage 3 students have come up with a few good ideas and are looking to clean up the boys toilet including installing a new mirror, deodoriser and soap dispenser!

Drumming and Dance: It was lovely to see our beautiful dancers and drummers back at it with Miss Vanessa. Even in the wet weather they were having a blast! Good to have some things back to “normal”.

Innovation: Our students are constantly looking at challenges and working towards learning goals to make progress as a learner. We have asked them to think about new ways to learn and encourage them to be risk takers. I try and do this with the staff also and we have great discussions on how we can continue to grow and develop as teachers and leaders. Programming and collaborative planning were key things for the staff to focus on and we are going to work on this during Semester 2.

Cystic Fibrosis Day: On Friday, we will celebrate Cystic Fibrosis Day! Wear something yellow and bring a gold coin donation.

Have a great week, Mrs Kristy Glyde,

Principal

Attendance: If your child is unwell, do not send them to school. If they are unwell at school, you or your nominated emergency contact will need to collect them immediately. Please ensure your child’s contact details are up to date. If a student is absent without a medical reason for more than three days, this will be recorded as an unauthorised absence and will be followed up by the school.

Thought of the Day Never judge a person by

their mistakes, judge them on how they fix them.

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K/1 2/3/4 5/6

K/1 celebrated reaching 1000 points on Class Dojo on Friday. We made crowns, had a pass the parcel, danced and played games. Well done K/1 for all your hard work!

The School Magazine is a popular and very informative text which 2/3/4 enjoy reading. Each month a new addition is published, and we can’t wait to read it!

Our environmental audit group spent time with Miss Grebert, investigating water usage at various locations around our school. They came back to class and presented their findings. Well done to all students!

Art Garden Music

All students K-6 have now had the opportunity to develop skills in many creative techniques using water colours and oil pastels. We have a very talented school. Well done!

Due to wet weather we had an indoor gardening session learning all about herbs. We played the game “what herb is that?”

Our groups needed to stay warm and dry this week, but that didn’t dampen their enthusiasm for playing music. Congratulations to Esme, Eedie, Jarrah, Benji and Vivi for performing excellently to the group.

PRODUCE TABLE Students sell produce they have grown at school on a Produce table. 50c flowers & magazines $1 lettuce bunch $2 succulents!!! $2.50-$3.50 worm juice

We have more Readers to be covered, if you are able to help please contact the office

and speak to Beverley or Sue on 66554201

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Sudent banking – Commonwealth Bank The Commonwealth Bank has advised that Student Banking is still not available.

Start Smart Parent Resources have been created to assist parents and carers in improving their children’s money management skills. These free, short videos and worksheets can be accessed from home and are designed to give students the confidence and skills to

make smart decisions about money. To find out more, visit commbank.com.au/parent

MUSIC TUITION Hi, my name is Bill Hart I'm a music tutor - teaching saxophone and clarinet. Last year I graduated from Bellingen High school achieving a place in the 2019 honours roll, with a band six in music extension. I'm a member of the Bellingen Youth Orchestra and have been for the last six years. I am the principal clarinettist and the leader of the woodwind section. I currently teach at Bellingen High School and Urunga and Repton Public School. Beginners are welcome, lessons are $20. If interested please contact me to arrange lessons: 0474651953 65648440 billhart456@gmail.com

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