Gerringong Public School Weekly Bulletin

Gerringong Public School
Weekly Bulletin
12 Archibald Road, Gerringong, NSW 2534
Ph: 02 4234 1376 Fax: 02 4234 2749
Email: Gerringong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
School Website: www.gerringong-p.schools.nsw.edu..au
24th August 2015
Term 3 Week 7
What a Wonderful Week of Learning!
Coming Events
Southern Stars
In my first bulletin as Relieving Principal, I wanted to take a
Show Week –
moment to stop and reflect on the wonderful learning that is
26th – 28th
taking place at Gerringong Public School. I was overwhelmed
August
with the amazing
art responses
Nachos Day
written by Stage 2
3 September
students as they
engage in their
Disco – 4th
Unit of Inquiry
September
that focuses on
Art. The language
Last day of Term
was insightful and
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sophisticated.
Stage 1 students are actively inquiring into their
world and how natural disasters occur. They
have been busy wondering, researching and collaborating as they utilise books, iPads and ‘experts’. Stage students,
having been ‘rapping’ their learning about ‘Our Changing World’. Early Stage 1 had buttery smiles last week, as they
were inquiring into the process of ‘paddock to plate’ and learnt how to make butter.
Teachers in Training
Recently, we welcomed 4 students from university. These ‘teachers in training’ are undergoing their final and most
significant practical experience. As an ‘intern’, they are approved to teach unsupervised to ensure they experience the
full realm that being a teacher entails. They are, of course, under the supervision of our wonderful teachers, who
support, model, mentor and provide them with feedback as they grow and learn. I meet with them each week and
they are constantly buzzing with excitement as they engage with our students and get to see what they learn at
university put into practice by their mentor teachers.
NAPLAN
Our results were released last week, once we undertake our evaluation I will be able to provide you a thorough
report, until then I would like to congratulate the students and teachers on their results. NAPLAN results are a
reflection of the student’s whole school, not just the year they sit the test. We were at or above state average in a
number of areas.
Congratulations!
Our regional athletics representatives made us very proud last week in Canberra. Many are off to State. Check out
our sports section for all the details.
Select Mutual Bank
I would like to thank Mr Knox on entering his grandson Tommy into the Select Mutual Bank Science Education
Program competition. Mr Knox won a cash prize of $500 which comes directly to our school. The funds have been
allocated to our increase our school’s science resources.
This week…As I begin my journey as Relieving Principal, and enjoy the ride that is, I am fortunate to be supported
by Ms Lauren Peters who will take my place and be the Relieving Assistant Principal, Stage 2 as well as Mr Puglisi (AP
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Stage 1), Mrs Morris (Rel. AP E. Stage1) and Mrs Willetts (AP Learning Support and Stage 3). Together with the
support of the whole staff, we look forward to the exciting events that our students will be actively engaged in over
the next few weeks. All the best to the Southern Stars dancers and our Rugby League team who are travelling to
South Wagga.
Gila Adams
Relieving Principal
Name
Mia Kunkler
Abbey Speering
Sophie Young
Rebecca Rewell
Tynan Roberts
Taylah Clarke
Ella Churchill
Will Speering
Emily Keith
Amelie Claire
Perri North
Jonathan Brown
Eloise Watts
Ella Brady
Lucas Scerri
Result
Participation
Participation
Participation
Participation
Participation
Participation
Participation
Participation
Participation
Credit
Credit
Credit
Credit
Credit
Distinction
K – 2 Assembly awards Term 3, Week 6
Congratulations to:
Ellie Maclean – for great work making equal
KB
1LM
groups in multiplication.
Amber Sweeney – for making insightful
contributions to whole class discussions on ‘The
Snail and the Whale’.
Tasman Lang – for his self-correction strategies
KE
when reading in the ‘Engine Room’!
Sophie Purcell – for her enthusiasm during
sport.
K/1M Alice Scerri – for improvement in self-correcting
during Reading Groups.
Reed Lynch – for a positive approach to
improving his writing.
Lachlan Sanders – for great application doing
1D
Number Patterns.
Georgie Cunningham – for always doing her
best work.
Peppa Fulton – for displaying fantastic team
skills in sport.
1/2JB Kiara Askew – for a wonderful improvement in
Handwriting WOW!
Hunter Robinson – for his CAPTIVATING Kakadu
Poem! WOW!
Peter Schippers – for being a fantastic teacher in
2D
Inquiry lessons.
Hunter Wiki-Sullivan – for making fantastic
progress in reading.
Jocob Booker – for his wonderful effort during
2P
class and home reading.
Lucie Saunders – for her excellent work and
achievement in all areas.
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Benji Sanders – for reading with fantastic
expression this week.
Canteen News
Canteen Roster
IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE: I was not aware that the 1st
September was the date of the stage 2 excursion.
Therefore we had to move Nachos Day to the 3rd
September. Please let us know if that is a problem for
anyone who has already ordered and we will refund your
money.
Day
8:45 – 11:45am
1:10 – 1:37pm
Tue 25 Aug
Wed 26 Aug
Thu 27 Aug
Fri 28 Aug
Mon 31 Aug
Tue 1 Sep
Wed 2 Sep
Thu 3 Sep
Fri 4 Sep
Diane Titmus
Bec Parker
Shona Simmons
Natalie Wieland
Bronwyn Evans
Rachel Jackson
Orla Smith
Sarah Avis
Pauline Eales
Katie Heaton
Liz Atkins
Carlie Chapman
Jaden Lavington
Jacinta Cartwright
SOS
Doug McCallum
Megan Cox
Sam Papesch
A big thank you to Leanne Davis for pulling off another
successful Meal Deal with the Savoury Rolls last
Wednesday, despite my help! I managed to nearly burn
one batch in our new oven. My fault, not the oven! We
sold out of savoury rolls and managed to make two
batches of banana bread, wow, a busy and successful morning.
Therefore you can now buy a piece of home-made banana bread, 50 cents for a small piece or $1 for a large one. If
parents keep dropping in to bake, we can hopefully put that on the new menu as a regular item. And we still have
that home-made pumpkin soup, $2.50 for a cup, $3 to add a bread roll. A nice healthy meal!
Fiona Croft has heard my pleas and is coming in on Thursday to make a batch of pasta Bolognese. It will be spirali or
penne for ease of eating, $3 for a bowl, please indicate whether you would like parmesan cheese with it. Again,
hopefully soon a regular menu item! You don’t have to pre-order, just order on the day.
And more thank you’s - Pauline Eales’ daughter dobbed her in to help at the canteen and she has picked up many
canteen shifts already, thank you Pauline. Pauline is a grandmother, so if there are any other grandmothers,
grandfathers, aunties, uncles, neighbours out there who want to meet new people, help out at school, please let
Jackie know on 0411 422 304.
And finally, the last thank you to Dean Gentle of Dean Gentle Electrical. He did the electrical work for our new
kitchen at a very good price with excellent service. If you need an electrician, give him a call on 0431 100 674.
Thanks, Nat Wieland
GPS Communication Survey:
We want your feedback! Please see the link attached to your email or look out for students with tablets in the
playground next week seeking one minute of your time to answer questions in relation to digital communication @
GPS. Alternatively, here's the url: http://is.gd/gpscomms
Thank you for your time! We appreciate your opinion.
Choir
The 9th of September is approaching fast and we are singing our hearts out in preparation for SIMF. Please
remember to return the yellow SIMF permission slip along with $8 for the bus fare to go to the final SIMF rehearsal.
On the 3rd of September, our choir has been invited to perform at the Kindergarten Open Night to showcase their
talents to prospective students. The performance will be a fantastic opportunity to practice our songs for SIMF.
Please ensure the pink permission slip regarding this night is returned by Friday the 28th August.
Congratulations to Maddison Dennis who won the choir person of the week this week. Well Done!!
Miss Cohen
Library
Premier's Reading Challenge
Congratulations to the following readers who have completed their challenges: Sara McCammon, Amelia Beahan,
Chloe Robbins, Charlotte Beahan, Bailey Smith, Bowen Smith, Amali Mansfield Butler, Charlotte Napier, Hamish
Napier, Harriet Parker, Henry Kidd, Darcey Wicks, Lori Stalgis, Marley McClaren, Eddie Stalgis, Marc Booker, Teague
Jausnik and Alice Scerri. Great reading boys and girls. The challenge has now ended and 152 of our children
completed this worthwhile reading venture.
Book Week
This week is officially Book Week, with the theme Books Light Up Our World. Although we are reading, sharing and
investigating although we are reading, sharing and investigating the book week fiction and non fiction resources, we
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will be celebrating books during term 4. This is when our 'revamped' library will have an official opening.
The date for Gerringong Book Week is November 5th and children will be invited to dress as a book character watch this space!
A huge thankyou to Mr Marshall who has created two great lighthouses to link the book week theme. Please call in
to the library at any time to check out the continuing changes.
Margaret Herbert (Teacher Librarian)
Sport
AFL – Paul Kelly Cup
Last Monday, 17th August, Gerringong made it into the
Paul Kelly Cup State Final (the largest AFL primary
school competition in New South Wales and the ACT).
To get there, we achieved higher results than tens of
thousands of students, representing 61 teams from
the Illawarra/South Coast alone.
It was a beautiful day at the SCG and the team got to
play on the hallowed turf. Throughout the day all
competitors were given the chance to meet Swans
players Nick Smith, Dane Rampe, Alex Johnson and
Sam Naismith. Koby Wood participated in the Long
Bomb Competition and was given an AFL ball.
Going down 2 games to 1, the team made me very proud with their
sportsmanship and ball skills. We almost made it to the Semi Final on
a points count back but were short of points. Well done to Koby
Wood (Captain), Fergus Flanagan (Vice Captain), Dylan Egan, Ethan
Moore, Hamish Stewart, Jack Hayward, Jack Quine, Kal Whyte, Kye
McLaren, Owen Wall, Perry Matters, Solomon Northey and Tommy
Nolan.
Many thanks to all the parents who made the journey and have been
great supporters along the way.
Mrs Miller
Soccer Clinics
Mark Johnston from Shoalhaven Football is visiting our school for the next four weeks. Stage 2 and 3 will be having
free coaching each Tuesday. Please make sure students have appropriate attire each Tuesday for the last 4 weeks of
this term.
Mrs Sue Hassler
South Coast Athletics Carnival Official Results
We have received the official results for the South Coast Athletics Carnival and I wanted to share some of our
achievements.
1. Gerringong were placed first in boys and sixth in the girls point score. Overall our school finished first in the South
Coast Pointscore with 58 points, our nearest school was Mt St Thomas with 52.5 points.
2. Tyrell Taione was placed fifth in the boys 8-10 Individual Point score.
3. Dylan Egan was placed second in the boys 11 Individual Point score.
Amazing!
Regional Athletics Success!
Once again, GPS has produced some outstanding results at the Regional Athletics Carnival. Many of our team are off
to the NSWPSSA Athletics Carnival in Homebush.
Results are as follows:
Ella Murchie - Off to state for Snr Relay
Chloe Andriske - Off to state for Snr 200m, 12yrs 100m, Snr Relay
Perri North - Off to state for Snr Relay
Makenzie Morris - Off to state for Snr Relay
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Taj Ford - Off to state for 800m
Dylan Egan - Off to state for 11yrs 200m, 11yrs 100m, Snr Relay
Finnley Egan - Off to state for Jnr Relay
Caleb Hall - Off to state for Jnr Relay
Tyrell Taione - Off to state for Jnr High Jump
Ollie McCarthy - Off to state for Jnr Relay
James Kunkler - Off to state for Jnr Relay
Kal Whyte - Off to state for Snr Relay
Perry Matters - Off to state for Snr Relay
Beau Anderson - Off to state for Snr Relay
Special mention to these amazing athletes who performed well in their events: Mischa McCarthy, Imogen Scott, Mia
Kunkler, Reilly Caswell, Fergus Flanagan.
NSWPSSA Knockout Touch Round 3
Both girls and boys teams will be playing this Wednesday at Gerry Emery Oval against Berry. Good luck teams!
Alex McDonald
UNIFORM SHOP
Due to recent increase in price from our supplier, we have been forced to review the cost and prices of our uniform
range.
We have tried to keep the increase to a minimum however; our suppliers have increased their costs to us by 10-15%.
Our uniform shop is 100% maintained and serviced by dedicated volunteers so as to pass savings onto our parents.
Unfortunately, these increases are out of our control.
Please find attached to this bulletin the new uniform order form. Price increase will be effective from 1 September
2015.
Additionally, Gerringong Public School P&C operates a second hand uniform service that may be of value to you.
Thank you for your continued support. We are always looking for new volunteers if you could spare a few hours
each term (Wednesdays 2:30-4:00). Please phone 0421952311 if interested.
Rhonda Pring Uniform Shop Co-ordinator
SOUTHERN STARS 2015
“Beyond the Frame”
STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCE, Friday, August 28, 2015
To the 75 students who were successful in getting a ticket to see the Student Matinee Performance, Show Week has
arrived. You will be going this Friday, 28th August to the Win Entertainment Centre. Please wear FULL school uniform
and bring lunch, recess and water. A small backpack would be preferable. You will be supervised by Mr Puglisi, Mrs
Miller and Ms Brown. Please be at school at 8:15am, ready for 8:30am departure. You will arrive back to school
between 2:30pm – 3:00pm. Thank you once again to our wonderful P&C Committee for donating the cost of the bus.
Enjoy the Show!!
Lauren Peters
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Show Week for Southern Stars beyond the frame!
After almost a year of preparation and months of rehearsals, Southern Stars beyond the frame is in the final week –
show week.
From Monday this week the WIN Entertainment Centre will become a hive of activity as the staging and lighting goes
in and on Wednesday students will arrive to take part in two huge days of rehearsals in preparation for the four
performances on Friday and Saturday August 28 and 29.
Over 3000 public school students from around Southern NSW will perform in Southern Stars beyond the frame,
displaying their many and varied talents in music, dance, drama and even circus.
beyond the frame has something for everyone, whether you have a child in the show or not, it is worth taking your
family to see one of the best arena variety shows in the country.
If you do have children in the show make sure you pick up a copy of the Illawarra Mercury this Friday which will list
the names of all the performers in a special lift-out feature.
Additionally, you can purchase a copy of the show program which has photographs of all the school students
involved in the show – a lovely keepsake for the future!
If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, there are still some available through Ticketmaster, but be quick! Tickets
are Adult $48, Pensioner and student over 12 $38, Student/Child under 12 $27 and Family pass $140.
And make sure to keep checking our Southern Stars – The Arena Spectacular Facebook site for more stories and
pictures from this week’s rehearsals. Like us and please share with your friends the good vibes of Southern Stars.
Home Readers
Do you have any Gerringong Public School Home Readers at
home? We have a significant number of missing Home
Readers and we are hoping that they may be in your home.
Please take some time to check and return any to your
classroom teacher. No questions asked! Lisa Morris
THANKS!
What an amazing community we have!
Last week we put a call out for someone to assist us with some digging machinery and instantly we had a response!
Many thanks to Matt Quinn for volunteering to dig our story pole holes for the Bush Tucker
garden and the trenches for the irrigation system in the Orchard!
If you are looking for a fantastic, efficient person to do some excavation work give Matt a call
on 0418 232 102!
Thanks also to Brett Hall for coming to the rescue with installing the taps and attaching it to
the water supply. We now have an irrigation system to sustain our orchard!
If you are looking for a great plumber, give Brett a call on 0414 755 688.
Lisa Morris
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CHESS: Inter-School Chess Competition
This year our School Chess Team has achieved excellent results, coming second in the Illawarra Inter-School
Competition. What a wonderful effort from Ryan Harper, Fergus Flanagan, Jai Parker and Harry Hayward.
A very big thank you to parents who supported the students by assisting with transport.
CHESS: Chess Ladder
Chess Ladder has commenced with students playing each other for 1st, 2nd and 3rd trophies. It is not too late for
students to put their names down.
Students are also welcome to simply visit Chess Club and play social games on a Monday lunchtime.
Cheers
Mrs Miller
Woolworths Earn & Learn
GPS is participating in Woolworths earn and learn again this year, as in the past we have received fantastic
resources. For every $10 spent at Woolworths, you will receive one sticker. Print your Woolworths earn and learn
sticker sheet by going to www.woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn and place in the box provided at the school office.
Crunch & Sip
Children are more likely to enjoy their Crunch & Sip if their produce is fresh and delicious.
Choose fruit and veg that are currently in season and that feel firm, smell nice and look
appealing.
Have you ‘liked’ our GPS Facebook pages yet??
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KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENT 2016
My child ……………………………………………………………………… Sex ………… DOB ………………….
will be enrolling at Gerringong Public School in 2016.
Mother’s name …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Contact Numbers Mobile ……………………………..
Home …………………………….....
Father’s name ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Contact Numbers Mobile ……………………………..
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Address ……………………………………………..………………………………………………….........................
Sibling/s at a NSW Public School – Yes / No (if yes)
Name ………………………………………………………………………… Sex ………... DOB ………………
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Gerringong After School Care (GASC)
We offer a wonderful afternoon experience, full of fun activities, friendships, and fantastic times. We are proud of
the quality of care that we provide on a daily basis. We operate out of the school hall from the hours of 3pm to
6pm, 5 days a week, except for school holidays. Our service provides children with a healthy afternoon tea,
consisting of a fruit platter, then a small ‘main meal’. Children are then given opportunities to get involved in
activities ranging from sport, craft, drama, performance, games, projects etc. with quiet/free time always on offer.
We also openly welcome children from other schools.
Fees for our service are subject to government rebates such as the child care rebate and child care benefit. Fees are
currently $25 per day, per child (this is a maximum of $12.50 after CCR and less after CCB if entitled). For more
information please contact Marina or Lisa on 0488 999 602 or email Gasc2534@yahoo.com.au
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Disclaimer: Gerringong Public School advertises in this column as a service to parents. Gerringong Public School does not
endorse, sponsor or accept responsibility for the management or organisation of the advertised events or services.
Please note: The community deadline is 12 noon on Friday. Items received after this time will not be published until the
following week.
GERRINGONG CRICKET CLUB REGISTRATION 2015/16 SEASON
Gerringong Cricket Club Registration Days
When: Wednesday 26th August (4pm – 6pm)
and Wednesday 2nd September (4pm – 6pm)
Where: Gerry Emery Oval, above canteen
Existing players can register online at www.gerringongcricket.com ,
you will however require your child’s ID number which can be
located through the MyCricket Tab
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Gerringong Cricket Club will be taking registrations for the u10/11, 12, 14 and 16’s South Coast Registration fees are
$99 per player for the season. $10 discount for each additional sibling. Further details contact
www.gerringongcricket.com or Peter Quine 0478254820
There is a new concept coming to south coast cricket this season, called T20 Blast. This from of the game will be
played mid week. Sowhat is MILO T20 Blast?
MILO T20 Blast is a super fun, social, safe, cricket program for boys and girls. The program is much shorter than
traditional cricket, with a maximum of 90 minutes playing time. All the equipment is supplied and the games take
place at the same venue each week, at a local cricket club or community centre. CoSt $99. Aimed at 8-11 Yr olds.
More info to follow as we receive it.
MILO in2CRICKET at GERRINGONG
MILO in2CRICKET introduces girls and boys (5 – 8 yr olds)
to the game of cricket, one of Australia’s favourite sports.
Once participants register they will take part in a fun,
inclusive, action-packed 10 week program. Each
participant will also get a MILO in2CRICKET backpack with
a bat, t-shirt, ball, hat, drink bottle and sachet of MILO.
MILO in2CRICKET
When does it take place ? Friday afternoons in Term 4 from 4.00 – 5.00
Where: Gerry Emery Oval
Cost: $70
Registration: Wednesday 26th of August (4pm – 6pm) and Wednesday 2nd September (4pm – 6pm) at Gerry Emery Oval
For more information visit www.in2cricket.com.au or www.gerringongcricket.com
Peter Quine 0478254820
Breast Screen NSW – Bling a Bra for October
Creative Bra Decorating Competition in Illawarra Shoalhaven and South Eastern Sydney.
The bras entered will be displayed and the winners will be announced at a free Morning Tea and Showcase event on:
th
Friday, 30 October, 2015.
At Kiama Pavilion, 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama between 10:30am and 12:30pm.
To RSVP for the free Morning Tea and Showcase event or for more information about the competition, please leave a voice
message with your details on (02) 9113 3633 or email boshra.memmati@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au
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