CRAWFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLQuality education in an innovative and caring environment.

Safe Respectful Learners.Phone: 9621 7233, Email: crawford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 Week 10 30 June, 2011Principal’s Report - G. O’Neill

Deputy Principal’s Report (Rel) - OwenDalkeith

As we count down the last few days before theholidays it is a great time to reflect on the greatachievements of our staff and students. Ourschool has always prided itself on providing lifeopportunities for all within our school. Thissemester students have successfully engaged inthe many activities that a large school like ourscan provide. Looking at our calendar for Term3 it is already full of great learning opportunitiesfor our students.

Our website now has been updated to includethe Crawford Public School - Student WelfarePolicy, Anti-Racism Policy and Anti-BullyingPolicy.

School policy documents are constantly reviewedand amended each year to ensure they progresswith the changing expectations of our schoolcommunity. Please take the time to read eachpolicy so you are aware of how our school dealswith welfare issues.

This week we farewell two long serving members ofstaff. Karen McMahon and Natalie Marr. Aspreviously advised, Ms McMahon was successful ingaining a teacher/librarian position at Blackett PublicSchool. Ms McMahon has significant skills that willenable her to make a difference in this specialisedarea of education. Mrs Marr was successful in gainingthe Assistant Principal Special Education position atBennett Road Public School. Again, Mrs Marr hasgained the skills and experience at Crawford PublicSchool to lead her new school in this challengingand demanding role. Both Karen and Natalie havemade a significant contribution to improving the lifeopportunities of the children at Crawford PublicSchool.

Our sincere thanks for your dedication commitmentand professionalism.

I will be on Long Service Leave at the beginning ofTerm 3. Please see the following executive structurein place for the period of my leave.

Executive Structure Term 3 Weeks 1-6Relieving PrincipalOwen Dalkeith (Executive supervision)Relieving Deputy PrincipalMila Evans (Stage 2 supervisor)Highly Accomplished TeacherKatrina Berwick (Special Education supervisor)Relieving Assistant PrincipalKathryn West (Kindergarten)Assistant PrincipalAndrew Lowing (Stage 1)Assistant PrincipalLeigh Alipate (Stage 3 Yr 5)Relieving Assistant PrincipalDeanne Taylor (Stage 3 Yr 6)Relieving Assistant PrincipalMichelle Arnall (Support Group T3/T4)

I trust that all members of our school communityenjoy a well deserved holiday.

Greg O’Neill (Principal)

PEER SUPPORT

Our whole school will be starting Peer Supportsessions early next term using a module called‘Speaking Up’. The focus of these sessions isabout helping students identify bullyingbehaviour and develop strategies for dealing withbullying. These sessions are run by our Stage 3students to provide another leadershipopportunity for our seniors.

In conjunction with Peer Support I will beconducting a Parent Information Session aboutbullying early in Term 3. Time and date will benegotiated with our P&C.

POLICY DOCUMENTS

Assistant Principal’s Report - M. EvansIt’s hard to believe that we are half way throughthe year. Time does seem to pass more quicklywith each year. The last two weeks have been ashectic as usual, culminating in distributing mid-year reports today.

I hope the report your child/ren brought homehas caused some discussion within the family, asit has with my own children’s reports. As always,try to focus on the positive aspects of yourchild/ren’s work, and then determine one or twogoals with them to pursue in the second half ofthe year.

Congratulations to all the students of Crawfordwho attended our ‘Winter Wonderland Disco’,organized by our great P&C. The children werewell behaved and we found out that Mr Bodiczkytruly has a talent when it comes to the dance floor.Parents your support and enthusiasm is muchappreciated.

A big thank you to our Aboriginal Communitymembers who ran workshops for ‘Koori Time’throughout Term 2 for Stage 3 students. Anexcellent resource and invaluable to our childrens’academic, cultural and social education.

You are Stars! Nanny Digga, Aunty Stella, AuntyDaff, Indigenous AFL Academy and MrBodiczky. It was truly an inspirational time! Allthe children were totally engrossed and enjoyedit immensely. Something for Stage 2 to lookforward to next term.

Thank you to all the students for theirparticipation and hard work in achieving theirvery best. I commend you on your achievementsand efforts of late.

I wish you all a very safe and refreshing holidaybreak!

Mrs Mila Evans - Assistant Principal

Well done Stage 2 students for another greatterm. Have a wonderful holiday because we aregoing to be very busy in Term 3.

Congratulations to all Stage 2 who participatedin a “Procedure Day” today. It was aculmination activity for our text type that westudied this term. Children rotated classesenjoying many varied and interesting activities.It was great to see so many children wanting tobe part of this worthwhile and very active day.It is one of the ways that we develop leadershipand organisation skills within our older studentsthat will put them in good stead for years tocome.

Last week I handed out a huge mountain of PBLawards. It has been a pleasure to see the growthin maturity and attitude amongst Stage 2 studentsover the course of this half-year.

Mrs Mila EvansAssistant Principal

STAGE 2 NEWS

As this is our last newsletter for Term 2, I wouldlike to take this opportunity to thank all theteachers for their amazing efforts throughout thisvery busy term. Thank you to all parents andfriends who gave of their time this term helpingout in so many ways. Without your support,many of the activities could not have gone ahead.

Term 3 is shaping up to be another exciting one.Things to look forward to include EducationWeek, The Athletics Carnival, Book Week just toname a few things. Information for these willcome home early in Term 3.

I want to wish all of our school community a safeand restful holiday. To our students I would loveto see them continue to be safe, respectful learnersand return to us in Term 3 ready to learn, exploreand create.

You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but ifyou can teach them to learn by creating curiosity,they will continue the learning process as long asthey live.Clay P. Bedford

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Owen DalkeithDeputy Principal (Relieving)

PBL BADGES

Congratulations to all the students who receivedtheir first white badge during our Assembly thisweek for being a safe, respectful learner.

2B Mehul, Celeste, Chloe and Harley2V Pesa, Taylah, Jazmyn, Jennifer, Caitliln,

Leevarn and Hayley2/3G Dinesh and Shivani3J Ebony, Tye-William, Jacob, Alannah,

Jessica and Joshua3M Daniel3/4P Gurjyot4T Dylan, Britney and Chloe5B Alyssa, Maunga, Naomi, Gloria, Jasmin

and Mary5/6M Ranier, Shanita, Joycie, Demas, Chelsey

and May Me6C Chantelle and Emma

PBL Team

We are now taking Kindergarten enrolments for2012. If your child is born between 1.8.06 and31.7.07 they are able to enrol. Your child mustbe 5 years old by 31 July, 2012.

If your child is enrolling for Kindergarten 2012then please come up to the school to fill out anenrolment form. You will need your child’s BirthCertificate and Immunisation Certificate.

If you require further information please contactMs Berwick on 9621 7233.

KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS

CRAWFORD CUBSWe would like to invite all our 2012Kindergarten students and their families to ourweekly Crawford Cubs sessions. CrawfordCubs is a school transition program that isplay-based and interactive where your childwill develop friendships and skills forKindergarten.

Crawford Cubs will commence on:Wednesday 24 August from 9:00 - 11:00amThursday 25 August from 2:00 - 3:00pm

Crawford Cubs will run each week till 10November.

For more information please see our friendlyoffice staff.

RESULTS FOR PREVIOUS MATHSQUESTIONS

Kindergarten:21 lollies - 9 lollies = 12 lollies.I had 12 lollies to start with.

Year 1:9 houses plus 8 houses = 17 houses.(9 houses) 5c+5c+5c+5c+5c+5c+5c+5c+5c=45c(8 houses) 5c+5c+5c+5c+5c+5c+5c+5c=40c45c + 40c = 85cHannah received 85c for delivering the newspapers.

Year 2:There are 2 ways for each friend to go first,therefore;David can take 6 different photos

ASSEMBLY ITEMS

The Infants Assembly is on every secondFriday (odds weeks) at 10.05am. The rosterfor the first two assemblies for Term 3 is:

Friday 22.7.11 PrefectsFriday 5.8.11 1S

The Primary Assembly is on every secondThursday (odd weeks) at 2.05pm. The rosterfor the first two assemblies for Term 3 is:

Thursday 21.7.11 PrefectsThursday 4.8.11 K/6J & K/6M

COMMUNITY MORNING TEA

When: Every second Wednesday from9.10am – 10.00am (odd weeksof term), straight after themorning assembly.

Where: Crawford Community Cottage.

Dates for Term 3 are as follows:Week 1 Wednesday 20 JulyWeek 3 Wednesday 3 AugustWeek 5 Wednesday 17 AugustWeek 7 Wednesday 31 AugustWeek 9 Wednesday 14 September

We invite everyone to come along and becomean active member of our school community.

Mrs DybacESL Teacher

$12.50 for 30 min Music keyboardLessonKeyboard lessons at Crawford P/SKeyboard lessons at Crawford P/SKeyboard lessons at Crawford P/SKeyboard lessons at Crawford P/SKeyboard lessons at Crawford P/S* Experienced Keyboard teacher .* Experienced Keyboard teacher .* Experienced Keyboard teacher .* Experienced Keyboard teacher .* Experienced Keyboard teacher .* Won NSW Music & Arts award.* Won NSW Music & Arts award.* Won NSW Music & Arts award.* Won NSW Music & Arts award.* Won NSW Music & Arts award.* We provide keyboard in class Free !* Class on Monday 8:00-8:45 in AV roomPay by Term, 1st. lesson to end ofterm. Please contact our Music Office J&E Piano Centre 9651-4892 or visit www.jekeyboardmusic.com.au

NO SMOKING

The school premises is a Non Smoking AreaThank you for your cooperation.

YEAR 6 REPORT

Term 2 is drawing to a close and we have plentyto be proud of in Year 6. We have representedour school in a variety of ways. We have shownat all times we can be safe, respectful learnersand most of all we have engaged in the learningtaking place in our classrooms.

Year 6 leaders on June 1 and 2 attended theColebee Leadership Camp with 41 students fromDoonside High, Doonside Public and MarayongSouth Public School. The students learnt duringtheir time away there is more to being a leaderthan wearing a badge and running an assembly.They learnt to work together with others in a co-operative and friendly manner, to lead by exampleand how to find the solution to the problem andto be responsible for other people while showingempathy and compassion. All this was achievedthrough team building exercises, hands onactivities and heaps of fun.

Our auditions were held for It’s Academic onChannel 7, the final decision was a difficult onefor those entrusted with the task as there weresome many worthy candidates. However, thedecision was made and 17 students have beenselected to represent the school at the filming onAugust 16 2011.

Our sporting greats have shown they not onlyhave skills in their chosen sport but also havedemonstrated sportsmanship to all they face inthe sporting arena.

All the Year 6 teachers would like to commendthe students for the amazing effort they have putinto completing their research assignments onNatural Disasters. We have seen houses of allshapes and sizes that have been designed withthe strict purpose of surviving one of thenumerous natural disasters that may strike aroundthe world.

Thank you to all those involved in making Term2 so successful and to Year 6 for your great workthis term. Remember to be safe throughout thebreak. See you next term.

Mrs Taylor - Assistant Principal (Rel) Year 6

SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS

Our school contributionscontinue to be $15.00 a student or

$30.00 a family per year.

These funds are collected from allfamilies and form a vital part of ourschool budget. In order to providefor the quality and variety ofopportunities at Crawford we needfamilies to continue to support theContribution Scheme.

Teachers are collecting money in theclassrooms or the contributions canbe given directly to the office.

We thank our families for theirsupport.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YEAR 6

Camp notes will go home in Week 1. Camp in2011 will see the students travelling to Canberra.The cost of camp is $140 and is open to all thosestudents who display the School WideExpectations at all times. Further details will beincluded in the note.

Peddlers Day – the annual Year 6 fundraiser willbe held at the end of Term 3. If you have anysuggestions please see Mrs Taylor. Donations forthe white elephant stall can to given to MissCampbell.

A very busy term and an equally busy one tofollow. Thanks again to all students for theircontinued safe, respectful attitude when beingprovided all of these great opportunities. Onehundred per cent of the feedback I have receivedfrom the sporting bodies involved has been thatour students could not have been better. Iencourage you all to carry this over to all of yourschooling endeavours.

Thanks againMr Walsh

SPORTS NEWS

This term has been a very productive andenjoyable one as far as sport at Crawford isconcerned. We had a very successful CrossCountry that saw many of our students qualifyfor the District carnival. From there we had 5students go on to the Regional carnival with someexcellent results. As these are updated on the DETPSSA website I will be sure to pass them on toeverybody.

We have had many students trial to representSydney West in Netball, Rugby League andRugby Union. Our Rugby League teams havecompeted in both the Greg Alexander Shield andPanther Trophy. We had one of our senior teamsmake it to within one game of the Greg AlexanderFinals and our Under 10 team made it to the finalof their Panther Trophy division which is awonderful effort. All students at each of thesecarnivals were tremendous and the parents whosupported them equally so. Our Football (Soccer)players were lucky enough to be invited to theCottee’s Five-a-Side Gala Day. Miss Moulakassaid it was a great day and again the studentswere outstanding with wonderful support fromparents.

Our regular PSSA competitions on Fridayafternoons have unfortunately missed a coupleof rounds due to wet weather but our teamscontinue to represent Crawford outstandingly.Personally I would like to thank the RugbyLeague players. Over the course of the term youhave really begun to gel as a team and it has beenextremely enjoyable to take you along each week.Thank you. I know the other coaches feel thesame about their respective sports. I’d also liketo thank the parents who attend games, providetransport on occasion and support our students.It’s fantastic to have you there.

We have also been lucky enough to have the ARL,AFL, ARU and Penrith Basketball visit ourgrounds and conduct skills clinics and games forour K-4. Next term Years 3 and 4 will beparticipating in the Rugby in the Park initiativewhich will be followed in Term 4 for K-2 andYears 5 and 6. We will also be having ourAthletics Carnival next term as well as the RoyceSimmons Rugby League Knockout.