CONDOBOLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL Term 3 Week 6

25 August 2020

68 Molong Street Principal: Mrs Jessica Neilsen Telephone: 0268 952 134

Condobolin 2877 condobolin-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Facsimile: 0268 953 665

DATES TO REMEMBER

Term 3

MONDAY BANKING HAS

STARTED AGAIN

Book Club Issue 6

Orders due Friday 4 Sept

Wednesday 26 August

ICAS English

Friday 28 August

Virtual Assembly

Monday 31 August

ICAS Mathematics

Wednesday 2 September

ICAS Spelling Bee

Electricity Safety Week

Friday 11 September

Virtual Assembly

Friday 25 September

Virtual Assembly

Friday 25 September

Last day term 3

School Banking

Mondays

Allergy AAA School

this means that children, parents,

carers and visitors are asked NOT

TO WEAR anything scented as

we have children with severe

allergies in our school.

Please: NO NUTS

(including nutella)

Strong Smart Proud

At Condobolin Public School we are STRONG, SMART & PROUD

Principal Update

Words cannot express the gratitude that I have for our amazing SAS staff for the dedication they have for assisting our students and for contributing to the running of Condobolin Public School. Their professionalism, passion and commitment to making sure that CPS is a safe learning environment where all students are known, valued and cared for does not go unnoticed. Their flexibility is to be commended. On behalf of the Staff & Students of Condobolin Public School I thank you for all that you do as individuals and as part of our team.

THANK YOU!

Secretary’s Update-Mark Scott

Every day in our public schools there are 35,000 School Administrative and Support Staff who help keep our schools running efficiently and provide comprehensive support to principals, teachers and parents. Our SAS staff play many roles supporting the efficient management of schools, including administration, health and safety, asset management, project management and finance. They include school administrative managers and officers, school learning support officers, Aboriginal education officers, business managers, assisted travel officers, technical support officers, general assistants and farm assistants. SASS Recognition Week, which starts today, is an initiative of the Public Service Association – supported by the department – to promote the work and role of SAS staff. These staff are often the first point of contact for parents and play a vital role in customer service. With an incredible year so far – bushfires, floods, COVID-19 – our staff have had to be increasingly flexible to adapt to changing scenarios and pandemic restrictions. On behalf of the Department of Education, thank you for your service and commitment.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/shout-out-to-our-support-staff-in-schools

PBL Whole School Rewards!

Our students are SMASHING out the PBL Whole School Rewards for being STRONG, SMART & PROUD. They received an additional 20 minutes free play on Monday, Milk Shake Parties per Stage each day this week (Thank you to Romos and Happy Daze for catering) and I’ve been told that students have also achieved a Free Ice block (now this could have waited until summer!)

WELL DONE TO OUR FABULOUS STUDENTS!!!

Staff Changes

Unfortunately, we will be saying goodbye to Mrs Sarah Bartlett who will be leaving us at the end of this term. Mrs Bartlett received a transfer to Wollongong, where she will be moving to be closer to her family. Mr Cikos will be teaching 5/6B in Term 4 and will have planning time with Mrs Bartlett before she leaves to ensure a smooth transition for students. Ms Linda Porter has been appointed to the full-time position for our MC2 class. Ms Porter has been fulfilling the role as an MC teacher in Ms Lynch’s absence and is currently undertaking a University Master's Degree in Inclusive Education. Ms Dorothy Davis has been appointed as the permanent Student Learning Support Officer (SLSO) for our MC2 class. Having worked at CPS for 7.5 years and with a unanimous agreement from the executive staff for outstanding commitment and work ethic, Miss Dorothy was successfully put forward to staffing. I would also like to welcome back Ms Christine Jones and Uncle Roger (SLSO) who have both recently joined our team as additional support for all students.

COVID -19 Guidelines Update Last week an email to families was sent out with the NSW Department of Education’s guidelines for parents, update from the 17th of August. If you would like another copy, please email the school and we will get a copy to you. One of the most important updates is that if a child presents to school with cold and flu like symptoms then they will be sent home and are unable to return to school until they have had a COVID test. Before students can enter back on site, a copy of their test results must be viewed by a staff member prior to return. These conditions are in line with the professional advice from NSW Health and come straight from the NSW Department of Education. As a community, we must work together to keep our town healthy and to follow all government guidelines.

I hope you are all keeping warm and well.

Kind Regards

Mrs Jessica Neilsen Principal Condobolin Public School

PBL NEWS

Condobolin Public School Students have been Strong, Smart and

Proud and are reaping the reward. After collecting 8000 good ones the

students enjoyed extra play today and each class will be having a

milkshake party this week.

In other positive news CPS students have also reached 8000 good

ones for ice blocks – More details to come on that one.

PBL BRONZE & SILVER AWARDS

In the coming weeks, primary students will have the opportunity to participate in a friendly house

sport competition. House Captains are doing a fantastic job at facilitating the teams and students

are enjoying a little bit of competitive play! In Week 5, students played basketball, with the final

yet to play due to weather. In the coming weeks, house teams will be playing soccer, football,

netball and t-ball.

___________________’s

Attendance Card Learning Intention: To

become self-aware of my

attendance rate and

strategies that help me to

improve my attendance rate.

Success Criteria: I can

monitor my attendance rate

and identify strategies that

help me get to school.

At the end of this term if

you have monitored your

attendance your card will go

into the class draw for a $5

canteen voucher.

Reward yourself if you’ve

done your best.

The class with the largest

percent of cards in the

raffle will get an extra

special prize.

CPS Attendance Card Regular and consistent school attendance is essential to learning and a

successful education. Here at Condobolin Public School we are dedicated to

improving each child’s attendance.

Questions to think about??????

How is your attendance going this term?

Have you been seeing lots of green dots on your attendance card? Has

this helped you to realise how many days you are missing or coming late to

school?

What about the yellow stickers? They mean that you had a day away from

school but you explained why you were away with a note for being sick or

having an appointment.

Here are the ways you can notify the school of an absence-

Phoning the school on 6895 2134

Sending a written note with your child when they return

Using the Condobolin Public School App, clicking ‘Absence’ on the home

screen and completing the details.

Tips to help improve your child‛s attendance

Talk to your child about school and how important it is. You can ask them how they feel about school, what they liked and if there are any problems. Have a set time to do homework and go to bed. Leave all technology out of their bedroom. Pack their lunch and school bag the night before with everything they need, including their school uniform out and ready. Have a set time to wake up and eat breakfast.

Remember, IF YOU DON‛T HAVE BREAKFAST BEFORE SCHOOL YOU CAN always go to Breakfast Club and enjoy a yummy breakfast each day!

Condobolin Schools as Community Centres playgroup: Completing resource

packs at home. Resource packs are sent out weekly to SACC & Catholic

Care Playgroup families.

Condobolin Public School Community Room Will resume at a later date

Phone Heidi (SaCCs Facilitator) 6895 2134 or follow us on Facebook Condobolin School as

Community Centre.

Milkshake Party

LIBRARY NEWS

Premier’s Reading Challenge children in K-2 who have been keeping a list of books they’ve read at

home for the Premier’s Reading Challenge must please bring their list to Mrs King no later than Friday

28th August so entries can be finalised.

Any children from years 3-6 who are doing the Premier’s Reading Challenge are to meet Mrs King in the

library at lunch time Wednesday 26 August. Reminder the challenge finishes Monday 31 August.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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3N

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1C

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5/6B

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MCP

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All students K-6 are reminded that they need to bring a library bag if they wish to borrow books to take

home. If you don’t have a school library bag you can use a plastic or reusable shopping bag, a pillowcase

that is no longer needed or any other bag you may have. There will be a reward for the class who has the

highest percentage of borrowers at the end of the term and for the most consistent borrowers in each

class.