3rd March 2020

Glenroi Heights Public School Newsletter Term 1 Week 6

We are a Strong Smart Proud School

06/03/20 *Whole School Assembly *Whole School Colour Run 20/03/20 *Whole School Assembly 23/03/20 *Book Club due 30/03/20 *School photos UPCOMING EVENTS 02/04/20 *Athletic Carnival at Waratahs

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Message from the Principal It’s hard to believe we are halfway through Term 1 already. Thank you to Miss McAlister and her amazing team for the organisation of the Welcome BBQ last Wednesday. It was lovely to see so many parents and children at the school enjoying games, conversation and delicious food. The concrete slab was poured for our new multipurpose all weather court. We now have to wait until the end of the month before the line markings and court are completely finished. When it is finished it will be an awesome addition to our playground. Congratulations to Jayanna, Halle, Serena, BJ, Jakobi and Brad who represented Glenroi Heights PS at the ODPSSA Swimming Carnival last week. According to reports you all performed outstandingly and showed improvement in your personal times. Well done! On Friday at 2pm we will be having a colour run in the afternoon at school. A note will go home outlining the day and what is happening. Please ensure your child has a white t-shirt or something they can wear other than their school uniform.

Have an amazing week. Chris Sutton Assistant Principal

STAGE NEWS UNIFORMS Early Stage 1 Uniforms can be purchased from the school office.

Polo Shirts $10 Hoodies $20 Hats $10 As you may be aware we are looking to change the school uniform from green to black. We have found that black shorts and tracksuit pants and a lot easier to find than the green. Last year we sent out a survey to see how parents felt about this. We will be following this up over the next couple of week. Please note that changing the school uniform is a 2 year process and parents will not be expected to change the uniform straight away. We have attached the survey on our Facebook page for any parents that have not previously done it. HEALTH NOTIFICATION

We have been notified that a student at our school has Hand, Foot and Mouth disease if your child displays the following symptoms please seek medical advice. Hand, foot and mouth disease starts with blisters that begin as small red dots which later become ulcers. Blisters appear inside the cheeks, gums, and on the sides of the tongue, as well as on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. In infants, blisters can sometimes be seen in the nappy area. Blisters usually last for 7 to 10 days. Children can sometimes have a low fever, sore throat, tiredness, feel off colour and may be off their food for a day or two. For more information go to https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Factsheets/handfootmouth.pdf

Kindergarten have started our L3 Guided Reading groups. We are learning to read simple texts using our crisp pointers and looking at the words when reading. We get to rotate around different literacy activities and self-monitor our own learning. Mrs Hunt Stage 1

This week Stage 2 are learning about groups of 10, counting on and back. They are using base 10 blocks and unifix cubes to help with their counting.

Stage 2

This week Stage 2 will be practicing shot put getting ready for the Athletics Carnival in week 10. They are also finishing up an English Unit by writing Imaginative text.

Stage 3

Just a quick reminder that students should not be at school prior to 8.30am as there will not be staff supervision. Bell Times: 8.40am - Arrival bell 9.00am - In class ready to learn 11.00am - lunch 1.20pm - Recess 3.00pm - Home time * Parent uniform survey on Facebook. * Canteen survey on Facebook * Return volunteer’s note * Return orange emergency contact cards * Return family details sheets * Book Club 23/03/20 *Follow us on Facebook, you will find stories, photos and general information about our students and school.

REMINDERS In Stage 3 we have been finishing up some incredible Japan inspired artworks and creations. We've enjoyed our studies so far and are excited for our next rotation to learn a new skill.

GHPS NEWS DISTRICT SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Congratulations to Jakobi, Jayanna, Serena, Halle, BJ & Bradley on their amazing representation of our school at the District Swimming Carnival. All students had a great day participating.

Miss Tyerman

SCHOOL PHOTOS

Dear Parents, School photographs are scheduled to be taken by Advancedlife. Whilst an envelope and flyer will be distributed shortly, if possible it is our preference that ordering be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day. Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com.au using our school’s unique 9 digit advanced order code. Portrait and group package orders are due by photography day. Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later than the day before photography day. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed. Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please direct them via email to enquiries@advancedlife.com.au

LOST PROPERTY Every Friday at 3pm Mrs Barrett will be out the front in the seating area with all lost property that doesn’t

have names on it that we have collected during the week. All items that are labelled with your child’s

name will be returned to the classroom each day.

This week we will celebrate the following Staff and Student’s birthdays. Happy Birthday everyone!

Latia 3/4 Orange Logan 2 Red Eithan 2 Red Horatio 3/6 Lilac Mrs Brakenridge – Office

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

GHPS NEWS Colour Run

In support of Orange and District Relay For Life The time is here again for the Orange and District Relay for Life and we are excited to be getting involved in this fantastic community fundraising initiative. With the support of your family and friends, we aim to raise funds for the Cancer Council NSW by running our very own Colour Run on the school grounds. Date: Friday 6th March Time: 2:00 – 2:50pm Location: School grounds It will involve teachers, staff and children participating in a Colour Run to raise funds for Relay for Life, on the school oval on Friday afternoon, during sport. Your child will need a white shirt or a set of spare clothes to change into before the event, a gold coin donation and $3 if they would like to purchase a sausage sandwich. There will be family and individual registration forms at our Colour Run if you would like to join the Glenroi Heights Public School Relay for Life Team. Students with asthma are encouraged not to participate in the colour run, but to still donate (if they’d like) and join in our barbeque afterwards. There will be a fun activity for students who are unable to participate. With your support we will help people touched by cancer in our community and help Cancer Council NSW conduct world-class research, support services, education, advocacy and prevention programs. For more information on Relay for Life, visit www.relayforlife.org.au Kind regards, Miss Street & Mrs Selwood

Glenroi Heights Public School Monster Easter Raffle

Wednesday 8th April 2:00 Can you help by donating an Easter Egg?

Donations are greatly appreciated Please deliver the Easter Eggs to the

School Office.

The Easter raffle will be drawn at school following the Easter Hat Parade. Many prizes to be won.

Raffle tickets will be sent home in the coming

weeks. All proceeds will go towards educational resources and rewards for the students

PLAYGROUP Come and join us for a cup of tea at playgroup and

join in the fun craft activities, stories and singing with the children.

Glenroi Grasshoppers Tuesday, 9.30 –11.00am @ Marang Gunya.

Cheeky Monkeys Friday 9.00 – 11.00am @ GHPS Preschool Room.

Playgroups are a great opportunity to meet other families. If you have any questions please contact

Rachel Livingstone, SACC Facilitator on 0401 004 092 or just turn up.

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