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LEETON PUBLIC SCHOOL

At LPS we are Respectful, Responsible and Resilient Learners

: 6953 3488 : Mallee Street, Leeton Monday, 1 March 2021 : www.leeton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au : leeton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

What’s On At LPS:

2021 Week 6 Term 1

Wednesday 3rd March Meet and Greet 3 Way Conferences – Blabey & Tan only Thursday 4th March P & C DAY – Dress up day (gold coin donation) Thursday 4th March Meet and Greet 3 Way Conferences Friday 5th March LNPSSA Soccer Gala Day – Stage 3 Sunday 7th March Clean up Australia Day – 8.45am – 10am – TAFE corner

2021 Week 7 Term 1

Wednesday 10th March Riverina Swimming Carnival – Leeton Regional Aquatic Centre

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Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members Welcome to Week 6 Term 1

P&C Day

P&C Day will be held this Thursday 4th March. Come dressed up in your favourite outfit starting with either a “P” or “C” and please bring a gold coin donation. I am looking forward to a great day of dress up fun!

P &C Meeting – Tuesday 9th March 7:30pm

The next P&C meeting will take place in the Primary staff room on Tuesday 9th March commencing at 7:30pm, the General meeting will follow the AGM. Everyone is encouraged to come along to this meeting.

2021 Meet and Greet 3 Way Conferences (Student/Parent/Teacher)

Thursday 4th March 4pm - 6.30pm (Bookings are now closed online but are available by ringing the school office).

Tuesday 9th March 4pm - 6.30pm

These bookings will be open from today Monday 1st March 2021 until Monday 8th March 2021.

On Thursday 4th March and Tuesday 9th March from 4pm-6.30pm, we will be holding Parent / Student / Teacher meetings in the School Hall (Years 3-6) and Infants Hall (Years K-2). This year we are once again using the three-way conference method where students are also asked to be involved in the interview process. The conferences will focus on building relationships and collaboratively setting & discussing goals and priorities for all students.

For the convenience of parents and the administration staff at Leeton Public School, we have once again arranged for bookings for the Parent / Student /Teacher evenings to be made online. Booking online is easy and simple and allows you to see what times are immediately available for the teachers you wish to see. I encourage you all to use this method. Bookings for Teacher interview can be made online at:

www.schoolinterviews.com.au

Please note Paige Mott - Blabey, Emma Hetherington/Georgie Morton - Tan are unavailable and will be holding the interviews Wednesday 3rd March 2021 in the School Hall.

The process of making a booking is easy. Please follow the prompts given.

PLEASE NOTE- The two interview dates will be open for bookings at different times.

To book an interview for Tuesday 9th March 2021

1. Enter the School Event code on the home page -: Event code tw3j3

2. Enter your details

3. Choose the teachers you wish to talk to

4. Choose times, which you wish to book.

For those parents that do not have access to the internet you can make a booking through the school office.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

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Attendance Last week our Home School Liaison Officer completed a Roll Check. It was disappointing to see the number of students that have already been absent a number of days in 2021. If your child is absent, it is important to ensure that you provide the school with a note to explain this absence. If regularly sick and under the care of a Doctor it is good practise to obtain a Medical Certificate to explain these absences. Approaching the School From time to time parents or other members of the school community may need to approach the school in order to:

Discuss the progress or welfare of your own child. Express concern about actions of other students. Enquire about school policy or practice. Express concern about actions of staff.

It is therefore necessary to have procedures that will help solve problems as soon as possible so that a safe and harmonious school environment is maintained. The best results usually flow from working together. The best education happens when students, parents and schools work together. We encourage you to contact the school to talk about your concerns, as most problems can be solved by talking to the people who best know the situation. The student's teacher is generally the best place to start. In primary school, this will be the classroom teacher. If you are unsure who to speak to, the school’s office staff may be able to help find the best person. These guidelines aim to:

provide a guide in order that concerns are dealt with in an open and fair manner. ensure that the rights of students, staff and parents are respected and upheld. support sensitivity and confidentiality. help reach an agreed solution.

CONCERN APPROPRIATE ACTION

The academic progress of your own child

Directly contact the child's teacher either by note, by phone or at an appropriate time to discuss any issues.

The welfare of your own child

For minor issues directly contact your child's teacher to clarify information.

For more serious concerns, contact office. State nature of concern and arrange a suitable time to talk with class teacher or appropriate staff member.

To convey information about change of address, telephone number, emergency contact, custody details, health issues etc. Please contact the office.

Actions of other students

Contact the class teacher for a classroom and/or playground problems.

School policy or practice

Contact office. State nature of concern and make an appointment to see the principal and/or appropriate member of staff

Actions of a staff member

Contact the teacher directly in the first instance.

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On occasion, concerns may cause frustration and anxiety. At such times it is always important to organise a time to talk with school staff in an unhurried and confidential atmosphere.

Please Note. No parent should directly approach another person's child or contact another parent to discuss a school based issue/incident. The school will deal with issues between students as part of the school's Discipline and Welfare policy.

In very rare cases, where people wishing to express concerns, do so in an aggressive, threatening or violent manner, the principal (or nominee) has the legal authority under the ‘Inclosed Lands Act' to:

direct the person to immediately leave the grounds.

call the police to remove the person should he/she refuse.

withdraw future permission (by letter) for the person to enter the grounds without permission of the principal.

seek further legal avenues.

As always, I would like to reiterate to all parents that if you have a concern or query regarding your child's education please make an appointment to see the relevant classroom teacher or appropriate Executive Member to further discuss the matter. Parents are asked to address any emails to our school email address. These emails will then be forwarded to the appropriate teacher. It is important that concerns be initially addressed with classroom teachers as often issues can be addressed quickly.

Wishing everyone a fantastic week!

Rachel Thomason

Relieving Principal

SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST

The Selective High School Placement Test will be held on Thursday 11 March 2021 from 9.00am to 1.30pm.

The test centre for students from your school is:

Yanco Agricultural High School

Euroley Rd

YANCO NSW 2703

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Congratulations to these students for their exceptional achievement, behaviour and service to others. #respectfulresponsibleresilientlearners

Fox Zaide R, Lacey R

Wild Sarah E, Ollie G, Charis D

Lester Aiden McD, Oliver H

Bland Matilda O’D, Declan A

French Brea B, Gracie P, Arlie J

Blabey Sophie P, Benji L-R

Gleeson Lucas R, Bryton T

Jennings Markus ApA, Madison B, Zaine J

Griffiths Jethro S, Rheese D, Ashton R

Tan Mikayla B, Mia H, Caelan L M

Paterson Isiah T, Iowani K, Aspen M

Rodda Lola M-T, Thomas P, Hamish S

Marsden Sage D, Tate P, Ellena H

Gleitzman Anas M R, Zaide H, Faith F

Back L - R: Max D S, Cohen H, Mia H, Mia R, Hamish H, Aspen M, August W

Front L – R: Hunter H, Riley C, Makia H, Chanea R, Bailey K

SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS

MERIT AWARDS

DIAMOND AWARDS

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LPS SPORTS ROUNDP

2021 LNPSSA Swimming Carnival Results

Last Tuesday, the 23rd February, LPS was represented by 48 students at the LNPSSA District Swimming Carnival held at the Leeton Regional Aquatic Centre. The weather was cool to start but the children put in strong performances in their races and displayed excellent behaviour throughout the day.

Leeton Public School won the Wally Cook Memorial Trophy (Overall Points Scored) for 2021. All of the students are to be commended on their fabulous behaviour and sportsmanship.

Thank you to the parents and teachers who helped on the day.

LPS achieved three age champions. Congratulations to:

Junior Boys: Corbin L

11 Year Girls: Laura T

Senior Girls: Ellena H

Based on the performances at this event, LPS will have 18 students advance to the Riverina PSSA Regional Swimming Carnival, to be held in Leeton on Wednesday the 10th March. Notes will be sent home today and we ask that all be returned for signature by Friday this week.

We wish all of these students good luck on the day: Emily P Camilla H Corbin L Ellena H Kobe J Laura T Evie S D Luke B Madeleine O’C Sophie O’C Zaide H Braxton McD Willis B Ivy T Georgia D Thomas J Henry A Sage D

Ms Tanya O’Halloran

Sport Co-ordinator

Congratulation to Luke B for making the Leeton-Narrandera-Griffith AFL Squad to contest

the Western Riverina Trials at the Leeton Showgrounds on Friday, March 12.

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This year, “Clean Up Australia Day” will be held on Sunday, 7th March. The parents and children of LPS are invited to assist with this from 9.00am - 10.00am. We will meet at the TAFE corner at approximately 8.45am and proceed to clean up along Palm Avenue, heading to the Skate Park and/or Woolworths. Please ensure you sign in on arrival and bring along your hat, rubber gloves, a water bottle and some plastic bags. Thank you for your support. Aliesha McDonald

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY

2021 SRC COUNCIL

SRC BREAKING NEWS!

These children have been elected as their class SRC reps for 2021. Congratulations to

each and every one of them.

They are:

French – Thomas T, Paige R & Arlie J

Blabey – Vern D, Ivy T & Georgia D

Griffiths – Myles C, Charlee R

Jennings – Eli G, Hayley L

Tan – Braxton McD, Emily A

Paterson – Wesley W, Elsie T

Rodda – Willis B, Lola M-T

Marsden – Abdullah A, Phoenix K

Gleitzman – Lachlan B, Laura T

Their class teachers presented them with their badges at today’s assembly.

Photos were taken.

Their class teachers presented them with their badges at today’s assembly.

Photos were taken.

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CLASSROOM CAPERS

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The Canteen is looking for helpers for our upcoming Gala sports days: Friday 5th March and Friday 19th March. If you can volunteer for the day, or even a few hours please contact the school on 69 533 488 or send Tyne a message. Attached to todays newsletter is a canteen price list. Applications for the Canteen/Unform Shop Supervisors job close 5pm Wednesday 3rd March.

LPS CANTEEN

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Ring the School Office 6953 3488

Order online @ www.quickcliq.com.au.

Send in your order & money with your child to the canteen.

Strictly no credit, no eftpos

Does your child need a bag tag to help with the going home routine?

Recommend K-2 Bus travel, tag on students bags with the bus/walk and change accordingly. Also on the

bag tag could be the name/number of the bus and/or the days they travel on the bus. Tags could be

changed so staff and students are aware. This makes it more easily identifiable for the going home

procedure. A note or phone call to the Front Office is still required for any change to the going home

routine.

LPS UNIFORM SHOP

BAG TAGS

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PHOTO GALLERY – LNPSSA SWIMMING CARNIVAL

LPS P & C

Leeton Public School P & C meets in the Primary Staffroom the 2nd

Tuesday of each month.

The P & C AGM will be held on Tuesday 9th March followed by the

General meeting.

The P & C welcomes all parents/carers to come along, it is a great to

connect with the school and provide valuable support to the LPS

community.

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ATTENDANCE

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