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Issue 4 – Week 8 – Term 1Wednesday 17 March 2021Dear Lawson Families,COVID-19 restrictions to ease at schoolsAs of Monday 8 March, 2021, restrictions in NSW schools have eased allowing parents back onto school grounds.Parents and caretakers are able to enter school grounds but should continue to follow COVID safe practices, includingphysical distancing. Schools will continue to operate in a COVID safe way with less restrictions in place. Hand sanitiserand enhance cleaning will remain in the school.Wearing a face mask is not mandatory for parents and carers visiting the school, however they must maintain physicaldistancing and hygiene practices while in the school grounds.Badge AssemblyUnfortunately, Parents and Carers will be unable to attend the presentation due to it being held in the school hall, this is inline with the guidelines for restrictions to indoor activities.Easter Hat ParadeI am happy to advise that the Easter Hat Parade will be on the last day of Term 1, Thursday 1st April on the top playground,more details will be provided closer to the date. Parents and Carers are invited to attend, weather permitting. In the eventof rain, the parade will be moved into the school hall therefore Parents and Carers will be unable to attend due to ongoingsocial distancing requirements.School Stream AppWe are currently using Sentral for all of our outgoing communications and attendance at this point in time and havesuspended using the School Stream App. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.School PhotosIt was lovely to see all of our students wearing full uniform for photo day. All classes were very well behaved on the day andmany thanks to Mrs Fitzpatrick for coordinating the day.NAPLAN – Save the date – Tuesday 11th to Friday 14th May – Years 3 & 5The Naplan test for Literacy and Numeracy will take place in Week 4 of Term 2. This test is a snapshot of our student’sunderstandings of most elements of the Literacy and Numeracy Learning that occurs at school.Warmest Regards,Matthew JacobsonPrincipal

2021 CalendarTerm 1Term 2Week 815 -19th March18th March19th March19th MarchHarmony WeekHarmony Day (orange clothing)Badge AssemblyCanberra Camp note dueWeek 925th MarchNational Young Leaders DayWeek 101st April1st AprilEaster Hat ParadeLast Day of TermWeek 120 April23 AprilStudents Return to schoolSchool Cross Country Yrs 3- 6Week 411 – 14th May Naplan Yrs 3 & 5*Please note dates may be subject to changeReminder regarding “Anaphylaxis Action Plans”These need to be updated at the beginning of each school year by your Doctor. Please ensure your child’supdated Epi-pens and action plans are provided to the office as a matter of urgency.For students with Asthma, please ensure we have an updated action plan and Ventolin that is in date,as some inhalers may expire during the year.Permission NotesWhen returning permission notes for school activities it is a legal requirement to return a SEPARATEpermission note for each child. If you pay online it is still necessary to return the permission note to the office.In addition, if returning multiple notes for more than one child/activity, there is no need to put each note into aseparate envelope. We are able to process multiple payments for multiple activities/children in the one transaction.Please ensure your child/s full name and class are on the permission note.Uniform ShopThe uniform shop is currently operating via orders through the school office.There are still a number of new second quality hats on sale for 5 each. We only have limited sizes available in theoriginal green bucket hats, legionnaires caps and only the yellow (Jamison), blue (Megalong) and red (Kedumba)reversible house colour hats. Please send your order to the school office with the correct cash or a cheque madepayable to Lawson Public School P&C Association.

Stage 2 “Steps Mural”We are so privileged to work with such wonderful staff here at Lawson PS. Our very own CAPAteacher, Mrs Michelle Morrison has painted this amazing mural on our staircase near the school office.We are so thrilled to have such a magnificent entrance to our stage 2 classrooms.Mrs Morrison has worked alongside last year’s stage 2 classes to design, draw and paint the mural.Our students chose the books that they liked the most and Mrs Morrison has made this happen. Shespent a lot of her own time on this and we would really like to thank her for her amazing efforts.

News from the AquanautsOur novel study this term is ‘Nim’s Island’ by Wendy Orrand we have thoroughly enjoyed the story. Our artworkfocused on the ‘setting’ of the story. These are ourfabulousTropical Island drawing s.

Ultra Violet – Today’sMathematics lesson was all about division,sharing and making groups.The class madegroups with counters

p&cnewsWelcome to 2021 Lawson P&COur next P&C meeting and AGM will be held on Thursday 18thFebruary 20217pm in the Staff roomContact Danielle to let her know if you wish to attend as we need tokeep track of numbers. (mdpace@live.com.au)magpie marketsOur P&C team has worked hard to hopefully have theMarkets back up and running soon.Stay tuned we have some news coming!!!uniform shopThe Uniform Shop will operate via orders through the school office.We know that this is not ideal but orders will be filled throughout thefortnight so please be patient with us.Our space is very small and is not equipped to adhere to safe socialdistancing rules.We are hoping this may change throughout Term 1 but for now weappreciate your co-operation.Lawson CapsOur Lawson Caps have arrived and are available for purchase. Theyare 20.00 each.If you wish to order one please return the order form to the office.

NDIS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMondayTuesdayApril 5thApril 6thCLOSEDABORIGINALEASTERARTS & CRAFTSMONDAYMondayWednesdayThursdayApril 7thKIDS BINGOApril 8thMOVIE DAYFridayApril 9thWESTERN SYDNEY ZOO&( 9.00)BOARD GAMES( 20.00)SRAC HubDeparting from SRAC HubSRAC HubDeparting from SRAC Hub10:00am - 2:00pm9:00am - 3:30pm9:00am - 2:00pm8:30am - 3:00pmTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayApril 12thApril 13thApril 14thApril 15thApril 16thKIDS TRIVIAABORIGINALMUSIC GROUPINDOOR GAMESPOWERHOUSEDisney & PixarARTS & CRAFTSAND DANCE CLASSAND SPORTMUSEUMDeparting SRAC HubSRAC HubDeparting from SRAC HubSRAC HubDeparting from SRAC Hub9:00am - 2:00pm10:00am - 2:00pm9:00am - 3:00pm9:00am - 300pm8:30am - 3:30pm( 8.00)Please Contact our office to book a place.SRAC HUB: (02) 4721 153651 - 57 Henry Street, Penrith NSW 2750For children aged 5 - 16

FAMILY FUN MORNINGWednesday 14th April, 10am to 12 noonWeroona Park, Weroona Ave, WoodfordFREE all welcomeMake a Chinese Lantern!Create a desert critter!Indigenous games!Chinese dumplings!Stories! Meet your friends!Due to COVID restrictions we are asking allfamilies to please resisterprior to attendingPhone MOCS on 4758 6811Please bring own snacks & drinks THANK YOU!The fun morning is brought to you with the generous support of BlueMountains City Council and the local Chinese community

FREEEVENTFestival of Democracy atthe Parliament of NSWthese April school holidaysFriday 16 April9 am – 10.20 am10.30 am – 11.50 am12 pm – 1.20 pm1.30 pm – 3 pm(book for an 80 minute session)Celebrate democracy in Australia’soldest Parliament with free, funactivities for children and theirfamilies from 4 to 12 years.FREE ENTRY (timed)Activities 9 am to 3 pm Vote in an election Make a speech in the historicParliamentary chamber Play democracy hopscotch Listen to storytellers Make craft animals and objects Enter the mystery object competition Visit the historic rooms Chat with Henry ParkesThis is a COVID-safe event.BOOKINGS ESSENTIALLOCATIONParliament of New South Wales,6 Macquarie StreetOpposite Martin PlaceThe public café will be open.9230 2047 orE: communityengagement@parliament.nsw.gov.au

OFFICE OF SPORTCLAIM TWO 100 ACTIVEKIDS VOUCHERSAll NSW school-enrolled children are eligible for two 100 Active Kids vouchers each year. Thevouchers can be used with any approved Active Kids provider, to help cover costs towardsregistration or membership fees for sport and active recreation. Voucher one is valid January toDecember and voucher two is valid July to December. After 1 July, the second voucher can beclaimed immediately after the first voucher.HOW TO CLAIM YOUR VOUCHERS1Visitservice.nsw.gov.auand login to yourMyServiceNSWAccount2Click on theActive Kidsicon found inyour SERVICEtab3Fill out therequestedinformation(you will needyour currentMedicare card)Visit sport.nsw.gov.au/activekids for terms & conditions and FAQsHOW TO USE YOUR VOUCHERS1Find a provider by visiting our website:sport.nsw.gov.au/activekids2Once you have chosen an activity give the vouchernumber to your activity provider, or log onto yourprovider’s website and enter the voucher number*Vouchers can always be found in your MyServiceNSW account by looking in the My Applications tab4Print a copyof eachvoucher oremail it toyourself

Claim your 100 vouchertoday.The NSW Government is helping kids get creativeParents, guardians and carers can apply for a voucher with a value of up towiththenewyearCreativeKids program. 100 percalendarfor each school-enrolledchild and young person aged4.5-18 years.The voucher may be used with an approved Creative Kids provider for registration,participation and tuition costs for performing arts, visual arts, coding, languages,literature, music and other eligible creative and cultural activities.Vouchers are valid from January until December each year.HOW TO CLAIM YOUR VOUCHER123Mary Sm4 100VO UVisit service.nsw.gov.auand login to yourMyServiceNSW AccountClick on the CreativeKids icon found in yourSERVICE tabFill out the requestedinformation (you willneed your currentMedicare card)HOW TO USE YOUR VOUCHER1Print a copy of thevoucher or email it toyourself*Vouchers can always befound in your MyServiceNSWaccount by looking in theMy Applications tab2Find a provider byvisiting our website:service.nsw.gov.au/creativekidsCHERVisit service.nsw.gov.au/creativekids for terms andconditions and FAQsOnce you have chosen anactivity give the vouchernumber to your activityprovider when you book.

BLUE MOUNTAINS ALL ABILITYFOOTBALLCome join the amazingly funBLUE KANGAROOSSEASON STARTS APRIL 17 11:30 Gloria ParkMini Pitch HazelbrookWe are an all age inclusive football team. Each SaturdayApril-September we get together to play football. Players will learn ball skills, make friends, have lots of funand be a valued team member. Siblings are very welcometo join us too.New and returning players can register onwww.playfootball.com.au Fees are 80 per family.For more information ring Bron–0422493895or Lisa– on 0413548562All Abilities Enthusiastically Celebrated!Part of Hazelbrook Hawks Football Club