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W: www.carlton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Carlton Speak 2013 Carlton Public School E-Bulletin

Term 2 - Week 3 Thursday 16 May 2013

Relieving Principal’s Report

Dear Parents & Carers,

Congratulations to all our Year 3 & 5 students who have completed the NAPLAN tests this week in

Language Conventions, Writing, Literacy and Numeracy. It is important to praise them for putting in their

best efforts this week and remember that the results give us some evidence of their performance levels in

those areas at this point in the year. The results will be published in August and give you information about

their personal levels of achievement and how they compare to similar aged children around Australia. The

most important information that comes from the tests is the detail for teachers and parents about how to

improve areas where students need additional learning assistance.

I am happy to announce next Monday will be the installation of the much needed carpet replacement in

the following classrooms: 1D, KM, KJ, ESL room in B block and the administration block. There will be minor

changes with classes moving locations during the installation on the day.

Starting School Information Night

Rockdale City Library is hosting a Starting School Information Evening on 30 May from 6pm-7pm. This

information session on school readiness features expert speakers and is of interest to parents whose child

may be starting school in 2014.

This is a free event but online bookings are necessary. There are also limited childcare places for the

duration of the event which have to also be pre-booked online.

Important Reminders

Changes to Excursion Organisation There have been changes made to the excursion organisation

and students are now required to have their permission notes and money in by Wednesday the

week before an excursion.

No Ball games before or after school Policy is for the safety of students and visitors to our school.

OC Applications close tomorrow Friday 17 May see information further along in newsletter.

Shave for A Cure/Crazy Hair Day SRC Fundraiser Thursday 23 May Students are asked to come out of uniform and wear mufti for the day and/ or create a crazy hair design, then make a Gold coin donation to Stewart House and Camp Quality charities. There are will be a limited number of Stewart House balls on sale and the popular Photo Booth.

Walk Safely to School Day Friday 24 May see information further along in newsletter. Congratulations

Congratulations to Jason and Dylan in being selected to be state representatives in soccer and rugby league. We wish you all the best!

Regards, Leigh Rasmussen

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STUDENT REPORTS

Parents will receive two written reports each year. The reports will give you a clear picture of your child’s

achievements. They will help you understand how your child is progressing and how we can support your

child’s future learning. The reports are indicative of the achievement level of students across each Key

Learning Area. Kindergarten students, students with learning difficulties and students who are learning

English for the first time will receive a written report but without grades. The report also includes written

comments and indicates progress in social skills, attendance and attitudes to learning. Reports will be sent

home Monday 17 June.

TERM DATES

School term and holiday dates for future years are available on the Department of Education and

Communities website:

http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar/?do=setViewPeriod&categoryid=21&viewType=yearView

LUNCH

Lunch is from 1.10pm to 2.00pm Monday – Friday. The first ten minutes is spent eating lunch in the

classroom. Students can bring lunch from home or it can be ordered from the canteen. It is important that

lunch be nutritious and appealing. It is not possible for food to be heated at school. Some classes may have

students with special dietary needs and life threatening allergies so please be aware of the school

anaphylaxis policy. Please label all lunch boxes and plastic drink bottles clearly with your child’s name.

P & C News

P&C Meeting

At our meeting on Tuesday night our deputy principal, Mrs Mateski gave an excellent presentation about

the second component of the Kidsmatter initiative. Teachers are using quality literature to explore social

and emotional learning. The discussion around ‘Incorporation of the P&C’ listed for this meeting will be

rescheduled as the first agenda item in General Business at the June P&C meeting.

The next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday, 12 June at 9.15am.

Don’t forget you can email the P&C at carltonpandc@gmail.com

Fundraiser

Have you had trouble finding a raincoat for your child that keeps everything dry? Our next P&C fundraiser

will be a ‘raincoat sale’ just in time for the rainy season. These unique raincoats are ‘cape’ style so they are

easy to take on and off and also cover the child’s backpack. Keep an eye out for information coming out

about this fundraiser in upcoming newsletters.

School Banking

Rewards

The new redemption card for 2013 was sent out with most bankers this week. Some of the Year 2

bankers and Years 3-6 will receive theirs next week. While many bankers already have this card we will

reissue it to all bankers to ensure nobody misses out.

Handballs are still out of stock – our order should arrive this week and orders will be filled next week if they

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arrive in time for school banking day. Also remember torches are now available together with the wallet,

the knuckles game, the handball and moneyboxes. Remember handballs and wallets are only available for

redemption this term.

Classroom Achievement Award

Congratulations to 2J, 2/3M and 4/5SP who were the joint winners of the classroom achievement award

for this week.

Win a share of the Dollarmites’ treasure by saving in Term 2 of School Banking.

The Dollarmites have found some amazing treasure on Savings Adventure Island and both your child and

school could win a share of it in Term 2 just by saving.

First prize is a $5,000 family adventure holiday to anywhere in Australia, with $500 spending money. Plus,

the winning student’s school will also receive $5,000 to spend as they wish. What’s more, there are 25

Runners-up Kid’s Adventure Packs, worth over $700 each, to be won. Each adventure pack includes a Wii U,

night vision goggles, a waterproof camera, walkie talkies and a Razor eSpark electric scooter!

For you chance to win, students need to simply make three or more School Banking deposits during Term

2. To find out more, talk to your School Banking Co-ordinator or visit commbank.com.au/adventureisland

Flyers explaining this competition were sent out this week to K, 1 and some Year 2 students who participate in school banking. Remaining Year 2 school banking students and Years 3-6 will receive this information when additional flyers arrive. Congratulations to our Assembly award recipients KM- Gabriel S; Mahir M KJ- Natalie T; Kevin Y KF- Eleni K; Gabriel N

KH- Larah V; Marcus L KS- Sophie C; Thomas P KIB- Mahdi J; Jerry Y

1S- 1C- 1D

1K- 1M- 1T-

2K- Rayan W; Aydin S 2J- Michael L; Rianna S 2P- Darci T; Caitlin S

2A- Lily G; Jonathan L 2D- My P; Joshua N 2/3M- Ellis K;Jamie L; Yingyu K; Perry C

3B- Julia H; Jimmy L 3AK- Kirimana S; Marissa G 3J- Saajida Z; Connell N

3T- Fatimah S; Zaynab A 4J- Emily L; Mithil P 4G- Abbas K; Erika M

4C- Stephanie M; Christian W 4A- Tamara M; Joseph T 4/5SP- Jade H

5C- Hoa P; Tamima E 5NH- Martin R; Hollie C 5T- Alexandra P; Milan P

5/6F- Rhiannon H; William S 6H- Sam H; Phoebe T 6KM- Kathryn H; Adrian K

6S- Ayah S; Justein L

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Arabic Parenting Program

Date: 3, 17, 24 June 2013 (Monday Mornings)

Time: 9:00am – 11:00am

Venue：Carlton Public School , Arabic Language Room

Address: 60 Cameron Street, Bexley

The program is designed for Arabic parents to support their children to be the best they can through:

Session 1: Monday 3 June Understanding the challenges of parenting between two cultures – Exploring

different styles of parenting.

Session 2: Monday 17 June Understanding your child’s emotional, physical and psychological needs, and

the impacts on their development. You can make a difference!

Session 3: Monday 24 June Emotional intelligence plays a vital role in children’s future success; discussion

on how to build your child’s emotional intelligence and promote their wellbeing.

For registration, please contact:

Suzie Shenouda on 95975455 (Mon/ Wed/Thur) or

Email Ibtisam: arabicparentingprogram@gmail.com

The bilingual facilitators are accredited by Parentshop® to deliver the 1-2-3 Magic

® and Emotion Coaching program. Funded by

South East Sydney Local Health District Diversity Health Grant, auspiced by St George Migrant Resource Centre

العربية للجالية واالمومة االبوة برنامج

صباحا ً عشر الحادية حتى التاسعة الساعة من 4173 حزيران 42 و71 و 3 االثنين يوم: الزمان

العربية اللغة غرفة: المكان

Carlton Public School 60 Cameron Street, Bexley

: خالل من افضل ليكونوا اوالدهم لدعم العربية الجالية الهالي خصوصا ً البرنامج هذا ُصمم

والغربية العربية الثقافة بين ما التربية تحديات على التعرف: االولى الجلسة

. والنفسية العاطفية البدنية، الطفل عند النموا مراحل على التعرف: الثانية الجلسة

الذكاء تعزيزهذا و بناء كيفية و الطفل عند العاطفي الذكاء حوارحول: الثالثة الجلسة

59599599: الرقم على شنودة سوزي بالسيدة االتصال الرجاء للحجز

arabicparentingprogram@gmail.com: االلكتروني البريد عبر حمود ابتسام بالسيدة او

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Library News

More exciting news in our Library as 'Keen Kindy' classes continue to win the Gold Trophy for 100% borrowing.

The first class to win was the 'Amazing KJ' and Mrs Johnstone in Term 1. This term the 'Fabulous KIB' and Mrs O'Grady

collected the gold trophy on Friday and then on Monday 'Fantastic KH' and Mrs Hill claimed another victory for Early

Stage 1. The challenge is now on for the other Stages in our

School to catch the 'Keen Kindies'!

OC Applications for class placement for Year 5, 2014

If you would like your child to sit for the OC test, please ensure that you receive an application form from Mr Granger

or please apply online www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ocplacement. Applications close this Friday 17 May, 2013.

WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2013 Well it’s that time of year again when our school seriously starts talking about walking!

Not only is walking a wonderful way to get you where you want to be, but it

also gets your health – and your child’s health on the right track too. So

that’s why this year our school is participating in National Walk Safely to

School Day on Friday 24 May 2013. Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits

and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get

around. And although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many of

us, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s

daily routine. You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by:

- Walking with them the whole way to school - If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop - If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way.

Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like

obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes, it also gives you a great

opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic. Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning on your Walk Safely to School Day journey for

Friday 24 May 2013!

For more information, visit www.walk.com.au Please visit this website if you would like to know more about the

WSTSD App which has been created. This app allows parents, children and care givers to track their

kilometres to and from school, time spent walking and their average walking speed.

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As part of the Kidsmatter program, our school will be teaching lessons on social

and emotional skills to all students K-6. Each fortnight, classes will focus on a

different area of social and emotional learning. The focus for this fortnight is on

respect and respectful relationships and the importance of being respectful

towards others.

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Term 2 Calendar 2013

Week 3 13 May- 17 May Week 4 20 May- 24 May

Mon 13

Year 1 excursion to the Planetarium K-2 Assembly

Mon 20

Interrelate lessons for Year 6 Labs on Legs Stage 3 Soccer Clinics

Tues 14

NAPLAN School Banking

Tues 21

ICAS Computer Skills Competition School Banking Soccer Clinics Dance to be fit Stage 2 Premiers Debate Round 1 Labs on Legs Stage 3 Stage 2 Museum

Wed 15

NAPLAN Dance to be fit Stage 1

Wed 22

Zone cross Country Dance to be fit Stage 1

Thurs 16

NAPLAN Thurs 23

Mufti & Crazy Hair Day Labs on Legs Stage 3 Soccer Clinics Stewart House Balls for sale

Fri 17

Last day for OC applications Winter PSSA

Fri 24

Winter PSSA Walk Safely to School Day

Week 5 27 May- 31 May Week 6 3 June- 7 June

Mon 27

Living eggs program- Kindergarten Interrelate lessons for Year 6 Sydney Region School Debate Round 1

Mon 3

Interrelate lessons for Year 6 Stage 3 Crime Scene Arabic Parenting Program

Tues 28

School Banking Dance to be fit Stage 2 Stage 2 Museum

Tues 4

School Banking Dance to be fit Stage 2 Stage 2 Museum Premier’s Debating Round 2

Wed 29

Dance to be fit Stage 1

Wed 5

ICAS Science Competition Dance to be fit Stage 1 Sydney Region School Debate Round 2

Thurs 30

Thurs 6

Fri 31

Fri 7

Week 7 10 June- 14 June Week 8 17 June- 21 June

Mon 10

PUBLIC HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL Mon 17

Interrelate lessons for Year 6 Arabic Parenting Program

Tues 11

School Banking Dance to be fit Stage 2

Tues 18

Kindergarten excursion Junior Choir rehearsal School Banking Dance to be fit Stage 2

Wed 12

Maths Olympiad P&C Meeting 9:15am Dance to be fit Stage 1 Last day for Voluntary Contributions

Wed 19

NAIDOC Week Performance

Thurs Thurs

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Stage 1 Excursion to Wollongong Science Museum

13 20

Fri 14

Reports go home Fri 21

Week 9 24 June- 29 June

Mon 24

Stage 2 Excursion Arabic Parenting Program

Tues 25

Y 3- 6 Athletics Carnival School Banking Dance to be fit Stage 2 Public Speaking Competition

Wed 26

Dance to be fit Stage 1

Thur 27

Fri 28 LAST DAY FOR TERM 2