Castlereagh Contact

Castlereagh Public School Post Office Rd Phone: 4776 1197 Castlereagh 2749 Fax: 4776 1535

Email: castlereag-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.castlereag-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3 Week 8

Important Dates for your Diary

Term 3 Thu 13th Sep Cake Day (5/6 providing) P&C Meeting 6pm Thu 20th Sep HRV 5/6 Fri 21st Sep P&C Disco & Hotdog Fundraiser Tue 25th Sep Muru Mittigar (incursion) Fri 28th Sep SRC Fundraiser Movie Day Last Day of Term

Term 4 Mon 15th Oct Staff & Students Resume Mon 15th to Fri 26th Oct Swim School Wed 24th Oct Stage 2 Longneck Excursion

(selected students) Fri 26th Oct Grandparents Day

Permission Notes and Payments Due

AMOUNT DATE DUE Aussie Farmer Disco & Hot dog F/R Fri 14th Sept Muru Mittigar (incursion) Tue 18th Sept Simply Swimming $215.00 Mon 24th Sept Voluntary School Fees $45 for 1st child ASAP $25 for 2nd child NIL for 3rd & consecutive children Learning & Resource Fee $75 each child ASAP

Please note these amounts can be paid off in instalments.

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Ribbons were awarded to: Darcey B, Charlotte H, David K, Nicholas B, Janel G, Maya W, Salim G & Kasjan S. Bronze Cockatoos were awarded to: Luke B & Emily E.

Congratulations Merit cards

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Joshua P Keron R Darcey B Jayden P Charlotte F David K Jacob F x 2 April K

Charlotte H Jayden P David K

1/2

Alice B Oskar Y Charlee B Saphia S Jack G Jack L Samuel F Emma G

Samuel F Tyler S Charlie W Saphia S Brayden S

2/3

Nicholas B Bailey W Luke B Maya W x 2 Emily E Chad W Janel G Oliver B Xayde G Lachlan C Justin P Tanisha G Marcus M Justin P

Nicholas B Nathan C x 2 Marcus M x 2 Chad W Aydan L

3/4

Lena A Mylie D Azim G Matthew E Salim G Zak W Kayla H Kasjan S Andreanna L Scarlett O

Nalini B Malachi F x 2 Andreanna L Matthew E Kasjan S

5/6

Donavan F x 2 Alexis M x 2 Anika R

Jaela F Jessica P Anika R

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From the Principals Desk Children Pedestrian Safety Before and After School Hours At Castlereagh Public School we are limited to where we can park to

pick up and drop off children at school. Please pay specific attention to all signposted parking signs, speed limits and bus zones. When your children exit and enter your vehicle please ensure that they do so from the curb side door, which provides a buffer away from approaching traffic. The safety and wellbeing of all children is of the utmost of importance to us all. Please remain vigilant around our school zone when in vehicles and we will continue to reinforce this message back at a school level too with the students. Stage 3 Berry Sport and Recreation Camp Last week the Stage 3 class attended the NSW Sport and Recreation Camp to Berry with Maraylya Public School. I was extremely impressed with the behaviour, positive attitude and team support that was on display from all students from both Public Schools. Camp provides opportunities for students to grow in confidence and independence while bonding with their classmates. The students participated in Bush Craft, Cookout, Giant Swing, Rock Climbing, Vertical Challenges, Dark Maze and Archery. The weather while away threatened to rain, however we managed to stay dry during all our activities. A fantastic time was had by all who attended. Already we have our Canberra Camp in the processes of being planned for 2019. Thank you students, parents and staff (in particular Mrs. Formosa) for supporting our camp this year.

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Year 2 Godolphin Visit Last week, Year 2 had the opportunity to visit Godolphin Horse Stable at Agnes Banks. I would like to thank Godolphin for allowing us to participate in this excursion and Mrs. Rozzoli for taking the students.

District Athletics Carnivals - Results Congratulations to our District Athletics Team who attended the Hawkesbury District competition in Week 6. A special mention to our relay team (Taylan, Anthony, Matthew E and Malachi), Taylan 2nd in 100m and Declan 3rd 100m. These boys will represent our school, Small Schools and the Hawkesbury team at the upcoming Sydney West Athletic Carnival in Blacktown on Wednesday 19th September. Congratulations gentlemen!

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P&C Disco Remember to start working towards costumes for our upcoming P&C Disco which is being held on Friday 21st September 2018. The theme for the night is ‘Farmers & farm animals’ and a percentage of money raised will go towards Framer relief. September P&C Meeting The Term 3 September P&C Meeting has been moved to Thursday 13th September at 6pm due to the Stage 3 camp where both Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Formosa attended last week. All parents and community members are welcome to attend. ‘Tell Them From Me’ Parent Survey Our school will be participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent surveys) on student engagement. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement. This survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete and will assist in maintaining high standards and improving standards at Castlereagh Public School. The parent survey will be conducted up until Friday 12 October 2018. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, however, your responses are very much appreciated. To participate in the school survey please follow the attached URL address; https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/bhr9m 2019 Enrolments Kindergarten enrolments and all other enrolments for 2019 are currently being taken. In order for us to prepare our classes and ensure that equitable class numbers are maintained it is essential that we have all the

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information needed leading into 2019. If you know of someone who is enrolling at Castlereagh Public School and has not yet done so, could you please pass on our school details? Additionally, if you have children in Kindergarten to Year 5 and are planning on moving at the end of the year, that information is important also. I wish you all a very happy and safe fortnight ahead. Kind Regards Mr. Tony Jeff Principal School Lunches School lunches are available to order online. Please go to www.myschoollunchbox.com.au and follow instructions on how to order.

Crunch and Sip Castlereagh Public School is a certified ‘Crunch and Sip’ school. All classes have a ‘Crunch and Sip’ break during the day where children are encouraged to eat fruit and sip water. A tally of the fruit eaten is kept as it is one of the activities the

children can complete to obtain their Healthy Lifestyle Challenge, Healthy Badge. Waste Free Wednesdays Every Wednesday is a waste free day at CPS. This means whatever food and drink wrappings/scraps that the children have that day must be taken home with their lunches, a class tally is kept of the number of children having ‘nude foods’! These are foods that have no wrapping but come in a reusable container. Thank you for your continued support for these two programs. Ice Blocks & Drinks

Ice blocks will be sold Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at lunch time. They range from 60c to $2 in price. We will only be selling Water and Apple juice; the poppers will be sold at $1 each and the water at $2 each. They will also be sold on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at lunchtime.

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P&C Meeting The P&C meeting will be held on Thursday 13th September at 6.00pm in the staffroom. Please come along to participate or just observe. Everyone is welcome!

Father’s day Stall Our Father’s day stall was a success. Thank you to Mrs Bransdon, Mrs A. Galea, Mrs Poleson, Mr & Mrs Fahy for helping with the wrapping of the gifts. Also thank you to Mrs Bransdon, Mrs Bezzina, Mrs R. Galea, Mrs A. Galea, Mrs Barrett, Mrs L Galea & Ms O’Hanlon for helping on the stall on the day. A massive thank you to Christine Bransdon for organising the whole event. Father’s day Raffle Congratulations to the winners of our Father’s Day raffle. They are as follows: Sharnee L, Jack L, David K x 2, Spice Family & Charlie W x2. P&C Disco You are invited to our Aussie Farmer Disco & Hotdog night to be held on Friday 21st September from 5.00 to 8.00 pm. The cost of the night is $7 per person which includes entertainment, a hotdog and a drink. Each child will also be given a glow stick. It also includes $1donation to our fundraiser for Aussie Farmers. Please support this great cause. Notes to be returned by Friday 14th September. Calendar Fundraiser We will doing the Crazy Camel Calendar fundraiser again this year. More information to follow in coming weeks. Uniform Payments Direct Deposit is the preferred method of payment. Please include child’s name when direct depositing money into P&C Account. Account details: Castlereagh Public School P & C Commonwealth Bank. BSB Number: 062 589 Account No: 00913185.

PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT P&C FUNDS INTO THE SCHOOL ACCOUNT. ALL UNIFORM & FUNDRAISING MONIES ARE TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE P&C ACCOUNT

The email address to order uniforms is: castlepnc@yahoo.com

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PBL POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING

As a PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) school we have consistently worked towards positive outcomes for all members of the Castlereagh Public School learning community. During the year we will maintain and reinforce our PBL school rules of being SAFE, RESPECTFUL, LEARNERS. These rules are taught explicitly from kindergarten to year six.

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What’s On at Penrith Observatory in September

Date: Saturday 22 September 2018

Event name: Astronomy Night: From Chaos to Cosmos: How the Ancient Greeks saw the Universe Event details: Speaker – Dr Chris Matthew Every ancient culture gazed up into the night sky and tried to understand what they were seeing. Yet despite this widespread form of enquiry across history, the foundations of modern astronomy are predominantly Greek in origin. Even the very word ‘astronomy’ is Greek. This presentation examines what some of the ancient Greeks did to not only understand the what they observed in the heavens, but also the ways in which some of the conclusions reached by the ancients Greeks are very ‘modern’ in terms of understanding our place in the universe. Includes presentation, short 3D movie, tour of the dome and viewing of the night sky through a range of telescopes (weather permitting). $18.00 Adult $12.00 Child/Concession $50.00 Family (2 adults + 2 children) Children under 3 years of age free. BOOKINGS VIA OUR WEBSITE ESSENTIAL Time: 7pm – 9pm Venue Address: Penrith Observatory (Building AO), Western Sydney University, Werrington North campus, Great Western Highway, Werrington Contact phone or website for public enquiries and bookings: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/observatorypenrith/penrith_observatory/whats_on Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2084528331809690/

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Parenting on line payments (POP) It is now possible to make online payments to the school for the amounts owing for the students, via a secure payment page hosted by Westpac. Payments can be made using either a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card, and can be made via computer, tablet or mobile phone. The payment page is accessed from the front page of the schools website by selecting $ Make a payment. For any enquires regarding the Online payment process please contact the School Administration Office on 47 761197, or see Mrs Lamey.

PLEASE DO NOT PAY ANY P&C PAYMENTS IN TO THE SCHOOL

ACCOUNT (i.e. UNIFORM & FUNDRAISING). Absence notes Parents, for your convenience we have included an absentee note to be filled out and returned to office as soon as your child is back at school.

Absentee Note To be returned to the School Office first day back after absence

Student’s Name: ……………………………………………. Class: ………………... Date/s of Absence/s: ……………………………………………………………………………………… Reason for Absence: ……………………………………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………… Signature of Parent/Caregiver: …………………………… Date: ………………….

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CASTLEREAGH PUBLIC SCHOOL

Mission Statement

In our caring and supportive environment, each student strives to become a unique person and a valued member of society.

We recognise and strive for:

• Excellence in academic achievement, • Positive aesthetic, personal and social attitudes, • Whole school pastoral care for all students,

• A sense of belonging and a secure and caring environment enabling students to establish self-esteem, • Sensitivity toward others

• Awareness of the environment and • Valued community participation.

Citizenship Affirmation Statement

From this time forward, I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people,

Whose democratic beliefs I share, Whose rights and liberties I respect and

Whose laws I will uphold and obey.

Pledge If I wish to be a worthy member of my school and community,

I must at all times watch: My words, My actions

My thoughts, My companions and my habits.