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Newsletter to ParentsSINGLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLEnter to LearnFind us at: 8 Hunter Street, Singleton NSW 2330Phone: (02) 6571 2250 Fax: (02) 6572 3076Week 1 Term 4email: singleton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.auwebsite: www.singleton-p.schools.nsw.edu.auQUALITY RESPECT RESPONSIBILITYWelcome back to Term 4Holidays seemed to whizz by and we are back ready for anaction packed Term 4. Year 6 prepare to orientate themselveswith high school and have a number of memorable experiencescoming up as they finish primary school. Panto is wellunderway and the excitement is building for all the budding starsas they prepare to take to the stage. I am very eagerly lookingforward to seeing our students perform.17 OCTOBER 2018Calendar of EventsFriday19 OctoberKinder 2019 Transition Program commencesSession 1 9.30 am - 12.00 pmSession 2 12.30 pm - 3.00 pmMonday22 OctoberSecond Kinder 2019 parent information evening at6.30 pm in school libraryIntensive swimming payment dueFriday26 OctoberBand to KSPS 9.10 am - 1.00 pm for a combinedconcert rehearsalMonday29 OctoberBand rehearsal held at Town Band Hall 5.15 pmTuesday30 OctoberBook club loop orders due inMonday29 October Friday 9NovemberIntensive Swimming for Year 2 and selected Years 3and 4 students.8 November - assessing day9 November - safety day, bring long sleeve topand long pantsThe grass playground area was also treated with top-dressingduring the holidays and is currently not being used to allow thegrass the chance to regenerate. A huge thank you to ChrisBennett for the supply and levelling of the topdressing. It’s alarge area to work with and your support for our school is greatlyappreciated.Wednesday Thursday31 October-1NovemberState Athletics at Olympic ParkSaturday3 NovemberCombined Band ConcertNewly Appointed Assistant PrincipalMonday5 NovemberMrs Anna O’Brien has been successful in the merit selectionprocess and has been appointed as the new Assistant Principalto commence at SPS in 2019. We would like to congratulateand welcome Mrs O’Brien to SPS.Kinder 2019 transition to school 2.00 - 3.00 pmPanto ticket sales on Parsonage verandah at 8.30amTuesday6 NovemberPanto ticket sales on Parsonage verandah at 8.30amWednesday7 NovemberP&C Meeting 6.00 pm in school libraryMonday12 NovemberKinder 2019 transition to school 2.00 - 3.00 pmThursday15 NovemberPanto performance 6.30 pmFriday16 NovemberPanto performance 6.30 pmMonday19 NovemberKinder 2019 transition to school 1.00 - 3.00 pmFinal payment due for Year 5 Aussie Bush excursionWednesday21 NovemberYear 6 Surf Fun Safe Life Saving Program excursion(depart at 8.15 am, return approx. 3.00 pm)Thursday22 NovemberPower FM Breakfast at school starting at 6.00 amFriday23 NovemberStage 3 League Tag at Civic ParkWelcome to our new families who have joined us this term. Wehope you settle in quickly and are receiving a warm welcomefrom our school community.Scheduled Maintenance WorksThe holidays were a busy time for the painters at school. Themajority of painting and maintenance work is now completedwith only just a few areas being finalised.Our school certainly looks new and shiny, with our exteriorsbeing freshly painted.2019 KindergartenThis term we will be welcoming our 2019 Kinder students. Oursecond parent information session will be held on Monday, 22October at 6.30 pm. ‘Transition to School’ begins this term.2019 Kindergarten students are strongly encouraged to attendthese sessions, as this is a great time to get to know the school,teachers and the other children they will begin Kindergarten withSession 1 Monday, 5 November 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Session 2Monday 12 November 2:00pm-3:00pmSession 3 Monday, 19 November 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm.Mrs Scoles will begin her “Small Steps” program on Friday, 19October.Deanne BrownPrincipalThe Week 1 assembly will be hosted by 2J at the starting timeof 12.45 pm.The Week 2 assembly will be hosted by 5K at the starting timeof 12.45 pm.
Enter to LearnSingleton Public SchoolMine TourA big thank you to the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue and Liddelland Bulga Coal for providing the Year 5 students with thiswonderful opportunity to tour the local mine sites last term. Thestudents thoroughly enjoyed the tours.Mrs Van Der WelOrganising TeacherSave the dateThe end of year PresentationAward Ceremony will be held onMonday, 10 December 2018.PSSA Girls CricketSingleton Public School vs Mullumbimby PublicSchool.The girls played in round 4 of the knockouttournament against Mullumbimby Public Schoolat Port Macquarie on Thursday, 20 September.Our girls won the toss and elected to bowl first,bowling Mullumbimby out for only 67 runs! TheSPS bowling attack was lethal with someoutstanding wickets being taken by all bowlers.SPS were unlucky in the second innings beingbowled out just short of the total. Thesportsmanship on the day was outstanding asalways! Thank you to all the parents for theirsupport throughout the tournament, it is greatlyappreciated. To the superstar cricketers, youplayed so well through the tournament andachieved an amazing result. The team shouldbe very proud of their efforts!Mr JohnsonCricket Co-ordinator
Enter to LearnSingleton Public SchoolCanteen Roster - Week 2 , Term 4 2018Mon 22/10/18Morgan Lees, Di Cooke, Aleks JelacaTues 23/10/18Evette AndersonWed 24/10/18Julie Thomas, 1 more helper pleaseThurs 25/10/18Melissa Wilson, Maree DavidsonFri 26/10/18Rebecca Cooke, Craig Cooke, Amy StoneCanteen Roster - Week 3, Term 4 2018Mon 29/10/18Di Cooke, Anna Adamthwaite, Sally MenereTues 30/10/18Tony WhitingWed 31/10/18Cara Roohan, 1 more helper pleaseThurs 1/11/18Kylie Page, Kirsten RoxburghFri 2/11/18Maxine Kolinos, Alan Hamson, 1 more helperpleasePlease advise the Canteen if you have any changesto your rostered day.Positive Behaviour for Learning – PBL Post-ItEvery fortnight our school focuses upon a new behaviour to reinforce our school values of RESPECT – RESPONSIBILITY – QUALITY. All classes engage in small discussions about the various behaviours and students are rewarded foracting in an appropriate manner. This fortnight’s focus is:** Be considerate of other people’s games and stay in your area **Notes that have been sent home: Year 5 Aussie Bush noteIntensive swimming note for all Year 2 students and selected Year 3-4 studentsBand NoteBell TimesSingleton Pubic School Details8.40 amPlay9.10 amMorning Muster - classtimePhone02 6571 2250Fax02 6572 3076PrincipalDeanne Brown11.10 amEating timeAP ES1Christine Launders11.20 amLunch 1AP Stage 1Samuel Johnson (Relieving)11.40 amLunch 212.00 pmMiddle sessionAP Stage 2Sharmyn Zeidler (Relieving)1.30 pmRecessAP Stage 3Katrina Hackett2.00 pmAfternoon sessionP&C MeetingsFirst Wednesday of the Month3.10 pmHome
Enter to LearnSingleton Public SchoolK-2 Sports CarnivalThe K-2 sports carnival was held on Wednesday, 19 September. All student participated well and thoroughly enjoyedthe day.Kindergarten goes to the Singleton ShowOn Friday, 21 September, Kindergarten set off to the Singleton showgroundsto see the wonderful exhibits at the much anticipated annual show. There wasample excitement as we headed to the ring events, where the horses werecompeting. Who should we see there but our very own Mia Badior in KLcompeting on her pony!We then headed up to the most mouth-watering pavilion – filled with deliciouscakes, biscuits, jams, relishes, slices, sponges and honey. How marvellous! Ifonly we could have tasted all of them! We saw photography, paintings anddrawings, craft, knitting and crocheting. There was even a Singleton PublicSchool audio picture presentation. Well done Mr Johnson!Next there was a slithering, slippery friend at the reptile park, who we couldpat. Guess who?! There were many more soft and cuddly farm animals at thepetting zoo, including Shetland ponies, bunnies, ducklings, kids and lambs.What a treat.But the fun wasn’t over yet. We headed into one of the sheds and cast oureyes over giant pumpkins, zucchini and carrots. There was a multitude of fruitand vegetables on display, some arranged into fruit and veggie faces andpeople! The sweet perfume of the roses was fragrant in the air as we perusedthe woodwork exhibit, and patted a Fantastic Mr. Stuffed Fox. How soft hewas!With one more last glance over at the arena at the horses, we headed off to school, our appetite whetted for a visit onSaturday .perhaps .Meg DrinanOrganising Teacher
Enter to LearnSingleton Public SchoolYear 3 Outdoor Experience ExcursionAAAHHHHHHHHHHH! HEEELLLP, I’M FAALLLIINGG! How would you like tobe swinging backwards from 12 metres, then have your guts go flip-flopiddy asyou swing high to a halt, then turn around for another drop?Last term, 67 Year 3 students embarked on an excursion to the MorissetOutdoor Active Education Camp. They were accompanied by Ms Zeidler, MrsAlaban and myself.We arrived at morning tea time, unpacked and were fed to the brim (for theentire time), before beginning the first of the organised events. Over thefollowing day-and-a-bit we participated in a number of activities: the giant swing(adjusting our stomach), flying fox (fast enough to put a part in my hair), highropes (tested out stability on a wire with wobbly legs), archery, and finally themulti-climb (pushing comfort zones). Students also joined in the evening fairfollowed by a story around the camp fire, “I’m gonna get ya, I’m gonna eat ya”.All these activities encouraged the students to step outside their comfort zone;some more so than others. I would like to personally congratulate everyone for‘having a go’, particularly those who had a legitimate fear of heights. Even so,these people still harnessed up and began a particular activity, until they justcould not go any further. The point is, is that they tried. They gave it a go.Some harnessed up and began an activity and thought they could go nofurther, however, found that with the aid of a camp instructor could make it allthe way to the end! Big congrats to you guys!On reflection of some of these encounters following our return, studentsrecognised that these are the experiences which allow you to build characterand learn new things about yourself.The staff at Morisset Camp were very helpful and professional in theirprovision of instruction to the students. They were friendly, informative, alwaysavailable to assist whenever needed, and took great care of the students.I would also like to thankMrs Alaban and Ms Zeidlerfor their assistance on thecamp.A great time was had by all.Mr CochraneSporting SchoolsUnfortunately Sporting Schools will not be running in Term 4 as the school was not successful in gaining funding.2019 Kinder EnrolmentsIs it coming time for your child to commence their school education? The school is able to register names for childrenstarting Kindergarten 2019 in our school zone. If you would like to start your child at school next year and haven't yetadvised the school, please do not hesitate to contact the school office to organise enrolment as soon as possible.School Planning - relocationTo assist the school in planning for classes and enrolments in 2019, we ask that families who intend on relocating atthe end of 2018 contact the school office.
Enter to LearnSingleton Public SchoolIntensive SwimmingAll children in Year 2 and selected Year 3 and 4 students will be attending an Intensive Learn-to-Swim campaign inWeeks 3 and 4 of Term 4 (Monday 29 October until 9 November 2018). This will occur every school day during thesetwo weeks. Children will need to bring: swimmers, towel and goggles (clearly labelled).This intensive program is a NSW Department of Education initiative; therefore, it is a recommended program for allYear 2 children.The cost will be 80.00 for the two weeks (includes lessons and bus). Please forward permission notes back to schoolas soon as possible. The whole amount needs to be paid by Monday 22 October - before the commencement of theprogram so that the Gym and Swim can be advised of numbers. You may prefer to start paying 5.00 or 10.00 perweek so it is all paid beforehand. Refunds will not be possible as the Centre has organised the professional swimmingteachers and they have a no refund policy. However, if you advise the school the week before that your child will notbe attending, numbers can be changed with the pool and a refund should be able to be forwarded to you.Unfortunately, memberships/season tickets at the Gym & Swim Centre are not valid for learn to swim programs.Children will be tested and put into groups according to their ability. The better swimmers will receive squad coachingwhile others may receive coaching on breathing and stroke technique, as well as activities to develop strength andstamina in the water. Therefore it is expected that ALL students participate in the program. Please note: Day 9 will bethe assessing day and Day 10 will be Safety Day - please ensure children bring long pants and long sleeve top toswim in (no goggles) on this day with all clothing, towels and swimwear clearly labelled.We welcome any parents/carers who can assist with the program. Please indicate the session and days you areavailable on the permission note. You do not have to instruct but assist the professional instructors.The session times for the two weeks are as follows:Monday to FridayGroup 1 (2L, 2PD)Group 2 (2J, 3/4)12.30 – 1.15 pm1.15 – 2.00 pmThe Gym and Swim requires any volunteers to have a current Working with Children Check while the school requires acompleted Appendix 5 form. If you do not have a check, you are able to apply for one online and then have itcompleted at Service NSW. Simply go to ildren/working-withchildren-check, complete the online application form, selecting the category Volunteer Worker. You will then be issuedwith an application number. Take this number and paperwork to the Service NSW with your 100 point checkdocuments eg Birth Certificate (70 points) and Driver’s Licence (40 points). Once a Working with Children Checknumber is issued (it may take a few days) please bring a copy into the school. If you have any queries about this seethe office staff.If you need assistance financing this program please contact Mrs Kerrie Burns in the school office. All requests arestrictly confidential and must be made at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the program. Strictly no latepayments can be accepted. Payments can be made to the school by Parent Online Payment, cash, cheque, EFTPOSor credit card.Teresa PriceOrganising TeacherColes Mini ToysIf you have any spare Coles mini toys, could you please send them to class 7B in the Support Unit. We are using themto teach life skills of purchasing products, counting and money skills to our special needs students.Elaine BunnemeyerTeacherTell Them from Me SurveySingleton Public School is taking part in the Tell Them From Me Survey and students, parents and teaching staff areinvited to give their feedback.The survey is anonymous, voluntary and easy-to-use. It is based on a comprehensive questionnaire covering parents'perceptions of their child's experiences at home and at school.Insights into parent and staff communication, activities and practices at home, and parent voice on the school'ssupport of learning and behaviour all build an accurate and timely picture that schools can use for practicalimprovements.The survey is now open to complete and will close on Friday, 26 October 2018. Please follow the link to complete yoursurvey https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/dz3t9.Thank you for your ongoing commitment.
Enter to LearnSingleton Public SchoolClasses 2019In the coming weeks, the school will begin planning for classes in 2019. In this process, teachers, school executiveand the Learning Support Team, use professional judgement to very carefully ensure the correct placement ofstudents in classes for next year.Occasionally, parents or carers have a specific concern for the wellbeing of their child for consideration in this process.If you have a specific concern, it is important to, firstly, share your concern with the child’s class teacher – as they mayhave a different perspective to add. Having done that, concerns can be put in writing to the attention of the schoolprincipal and submitted to the office.Concerns or requests pertaining to the child’s social, academic or emotional wellbeing will be carefully consideredwithin the process. Under the principle of equity, requests for specific classroom teachers for 2019 will not beconsidered. Submissions might include a comment on a child’s capacity to relate to other children, or perhaps a styleof teaching that a child has responded positively to previously.The organisation of classes is a process which is carefully planned. If you have a specific concern, submissions needto be received by the office prior to Friday,16 November, 2018.It is usually not possible to move a child to a different class once rolls have been established.Please also inform the office if your family is relocating in 2019.Deanne BrownPrincipalBand NewsIn preparation for the annual Singleton Town Band event, ‘Bands in Concert’, the band will be rehearsing withSingleton Heights Public School band, St. Catherine’s school band and King Street Public School band on Friday,October 26 at King Street Public School. We will leave school at 9.10 am and finish rehearsal at 12.30 pm. Studentswill need to bring their instrument, music, a stand (if they have one), a snack and a water bottle.We will be holding an extra rehearsal at the Town Band Hall in Bowman Street on Monday, 29 October at 5.15 pm. Itis hoped that there will be an opportunity for parents to buy ‘early bird’ tickets for the concert at these rehearsals.The combined performance is always a great way for the students to meet children from other schools and helpsdevelop their musical skills.More information about the concert on Saturday, November 3, will be given at a later date.We will be walking, so it is covered by the general walking permission note.Please let me know if your child cannot attend the November concert as they won’t need to go to the rehearsals.Kristy DibleyMusic Co-ordinatorSuper CitizensCongratulations to all the super citizens for Term 3 pictured below enjoying their afternoon tea.
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Enter to LearnSingleton Public SchoolCongratulations to our assembly award winners for Term 3, Week 9 2018CLASS AWARD RECIPIENTS K - 6Assembly lie6DLucyJesseJoshua6MJennaEthanTom7BHarley, Kayden7WBellaSingleton StarsEarly Stage 1 JordynStage 2CameronStage 1CailinStage 3HannahSuper CitizensKSJenny5KKeanu1SAdyson6DLayla7BStevie
Enter to LearnSingleton Public SchoolCongratulations to our assembly award winners for Term 3, Week 10 2018CLASS AWARD RECIPIENTS K - 6Assembly AwardsKDMMackenzieHarlenKLJordynJackKSChen Bridie7BDre7WPhoenix2PDSingleton StarsEarly Stage 1 HenryStage 2JacobStage 1IlaStage 3CharlieSuper amish5SCalebGrace6DLayla2PDArliJake
Enter to LearnSingleton Public SchoolLast term 4/5 R worked on building solid friendships in the classroom, we completed an activitywhere we wrote down the things we appreciate about each person in our class and now have thesedisplayed around the room.4/5 R planning goals for their last term of 2018.
State Athletics at Olympic Park Monday 5 November Kinder 2019 transition to school 2.00 - 3.00 pm Panto ticket sales on Parsonage verandah at 8.30 am Wednesday 7 November P&C Meeting 6.00 pm in school library Monday 12 November Kinder 2019 transition to school 2.00 - 3.00 pm Thursday 15 November Panto performance 6.30 pm Friday 16 November
