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■ Phone: (02) 59587300 Estella Public School
■ Email: [email protected] 56 Estella Rd, Estella
■ Website: https://estella-p.schools.nsw.gov.au Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
■ 2021 ■ Term 3 ■ Weeks 3 & 4 ■ Principal: Tracy Delaney
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Estella Public School
In this issue ...
In this issue ... ................................................................................. 2
Principal’s Note ............................................................................. 3
COVID-19 – A REMINDER TO ALL FAMILIES ..................... 3
Kindergarten Enrolments .......................................................... 3
Year 1 to Year 6 Enrolments for 2022 .................................. 4
Education Week ............................................................................ 4
Jeans 4 Genes Day ....................................................................... 4
Library ............................................................................................... 4
From the School Counsellor .................................................... 4
P&C News ....................................................................................... 5
Thermomix Raffle .................................................................... 5
Father’s Day ............................................................................... 5
Next P&C Meeting .................................................................. 5
News from the Library ................................................................ 5
BOOK WEEK 2021 ........................................................................ 6
News from the Office ................................................................. 7
Sentral Parent Portal .............................................................. 7
Classroom News ........................................................................... 7
The Day Kindergarten Met a Special Olympian .......... 7
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Principal’s Note
Welcome to another addition of our newsletter. I hope
you are all keeping well and warm in this inclement
weather.
We provide important updates in our newsletter and it
is one of our main forms of communication. While I
understand our lives our busy and there is quite a bit of
reading, we hope you are taking some time out to keep
yourself abreast of the updates and events in our school.
Our students love sharing their photos and news with
you and are always very excited when they feature in
one of the additions of our fortnightly newsletters.
COVID-19 – A REMINDER TO ALL
FAMILIES
As you are aware there have been changes to the way
schools are operating for the start of this term. On
behalf of everyone at Estella Public School, I would like
to thank you all for your ongoing support and
understanding as we moved into COVID-19 Level 2
restrictions, as per the advice of the NSW Department
of Health and the NSW Department of Education.
The Department has devised a 4-level system for
COVID-safe school operations and we were very
fortunate that under current operating Level 2
restrictions, this term saw all Estella Public School
students resume face-to-face learning on site. An email
was sent out to all our parents at the start of the
term outlining how these restrictions will impact on
the day to day running of the school. If you did not
receive this email or would like an additional copy
please contact the School Administration Office. There
are some points I would like to reiterate;
• All students are expected to be at school
unless they have even the mildest of
COVID-19 Symptoms.
• Any student or staff member displaying
any COVID-19 symptoms will be sent
home and should not return until they
have received a negative test result and
are symptom-free.
• In circumstances where children have
other medical reasons for recurrent
symptoms a letter from their GP is
sufficient to negate the requirement for a
negative COVID-19 test.
There will be times when our administration staff call
you to come and collect your child from school. We
understand that this may cause disruption to work and
apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please be
mindful that our staff are doing what is asked of them
and are following COVID-19 guidelines as per the advice
of the NSW Department of Health and the NSW
Department of Education. All current advice regarding
COVID-19 restrictions in schools can be found on the
Department of Education website using the following
link:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-
families/schools-outside-of-greater-sydney1
If your child is returning to school from illness with
COVID-19 symptoms they are required to report to the
office before entering the playground or classrooms.
You must supply evidence of either the negative COVID-
19 test or a medical certificate.
Kindergarten Enrolments
We are currently taking Kindergarten Enrolments for
2022. If you are aware of any families wishing to send
their children to Estella Public School next year please
ask them to contact the front office so they can be
included in the mailing list. This way they won’t miss out
on information relating to our Kindergarten Transition
Program and won’t miss any upcoming events.
Next Wednesday, 11th August, we are holding an
evening for perspective Kindergarten Parents. This has
been made possible with a comprehensive COVID-19
Safety Plan and as such, only one parent from each
family is invited to attend; a mask must be worn;
social distancing will be ensured and check in using
the QR code is required. People must not attend if
you have even the mildest COVID-19 or flu-like
symptoms.
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Year 1 to Year 6 Enrolments for 2022
We are currently fielding a number of enquiries for 2022.
If you are aware of any families wishing to send their
children to Estella Public School next year please ask
them to contact the front office so they can be included
in the mailing list. Anticipated enrolment figures are also
used to calculate staffing and funding and to assist in
the future planning for the 2022 year. It is important that
we obtain these figures as soon as possible so we can
provide the best possible outcomes for our students.
Education Week
Last week we celebrated NSW Public Education, our
school and student achievements. Thank you to all the
parents who passed on positive feedback about our
display boards which were located in the Wagga Wagga
Marketplace. It was such a great representation of
student learning and a look back at the amazing journey
we have undertaken since our opening at the beginning
of the year.
Jeans 4 Genes Day
Today, Estella Public School supported Jeans 4 Genes
Day. Jeans 4 Genes Day is a nationwide fundraising
initiative held in Australia each year. Their mission is to
support families and children with birth defects or
incurable genetic diseases. Donations help support
scientists at Children’s Medical Research Institute work
towards treatments and gene therapy to find cures for
previously incurable genetic diseases. 1 in 20 children
face a birth defect or genetic disease and this crucial
fundraiser helps support the lives of so many. Thank you
for your donations and supporting our school to
support others.
Library
Mrs Smith has been working incredibly hard setting up
our library, STEM, lunchtime clubs and Book Week.
Many of our books have now been accessioned,
complete with barcoding and their spine label and are
ready for covering. If your able support us with book
covering can you please come to the front office on a
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and Mrs Smith will
borrow the books out to you and supply you with
contact. All books can be returned to the front office
where they will be sanitised prior to their return to the
library. Thank you so much for your ongoing support
and help.
Enjoy your weekend and stay warm!
Principal
Tracy Delaney
From the School Counsellor
Often in my work I talk to parents about the importance
of play. Play is central to a young person’s learning and
development. When children play, it gives them lots of
different ways to learn and provides them with different
sensory, social and cognitive experiences. Play builds
connections in the brain and allows children to extend
their learning.
Play also helps your
child:
• build
confidence
• feel loved,
happy and
safe
• develop social
skills, language and communication
• learn about caring for others and the
environment
• develop fine and gross motor skills
• improve their physical and emotional health
Play changes as children develop. For younger children,
play should allow children to explore new activities and
materials. Play might consist of unstructured time to
explore new materials or environments, an organised
sports activity, creating with craft, baking a cake, or it
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might simply be time to be creative with toys. For older
children it is more about building on or extending those
interests that they already have, or developing some
new life skills.
Most
importantly,
play isn’t just
important for
children. It is
also important
for adults. We
all need some
time doing
something we love to ensure that our mental health is
at its best. Try to get out and do something that you
love too.
Have a great week.
Kirsty Cochrane
P&C News
Thermomix Raffle
Our Thermomix raffle was drawn on 30-7-21.
Congratulations to Heather Ip (ticket no 136) who was
the winner. We would like to thank everyone that
bought a ticket and supported the P&C for this raffle.
Father’s Day
The P&C will be running a gift stall for Father’s Day at
the school this year. Please keep an eye out for more
information about this when it is available.
Next P&C Meeting
Our next P&C meeting will be held at the school on
Tuesday 10 August. Everyone is welcome to attend our
meetings and besides being a great opportunity to get
involved and share your ideas, Tracy Delaney also
provides a Principle’s report where you can receive a
detailed update on what is happening in the school and
progress on topics such as uniforms and school
branding. We hope to see as many of you as possible.
If there are any issues, concerns or questions you have
for the P&C, please contact me on 0408011322 or any
other member of the P&C team.
Graham Cotter
President
News from the Library
It has been a very busy couple of weeks in the Library.
Clubs have been running Wednesday to Friday for
students to come and learn new skills. Our LEGO club
is becoming popular with students attempting the
weekly challenge. I was pleased to see Kindergarten
students attend drawing club. They did a fantastic job
of drawing Bluey! During Code Club we have learnt to
set up Scratch and create an algorithm. As we learn
more about Scratch and develop our skills with coding
we will be able to use our robots and microbits.
I hope you have all been thinking about your book
parade costumes! There is still plenty of time to get
organised and save some money to purchase books at
the book fair. I have some amazing learning
opportunities organised for the students, with some
special guests preparing video recordings for us to
listen to stories during the week. The book fair will be
open in the Library from Wednesday-Friday, before
school and during the breaks.
If you are able to help out at all with book covering
please contact the school. I appreciate any help I can
get! Thank you for your continuing support of the
Library!
Regards,
Mrs Smith.
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BOOK WEEK 2021
Theme: Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds
Dress up day: Wednesday 25th August
Assembly Awards for Week 2 Merit Awards
Garru: Ariyah & Spencer
Wilay: Mila & Seth
Wambad: Archer & Tylah
Gugabul: Ruby & Approva
Maliyan: Chace & Josh
Gugubarra: Lillie & Alex
Wambuwuny: Ujjwal
PBL Award
Garru: Violet
Wilay: Sophia
Wambad: Chase
Gugabul: Aylin
Maliyan: Savannah
Gugubarra: Anjola
Wambuwuny: Feranmi
Learning & Support Award
Wilay: Blake
Principal’s Award
Wambad: Ava
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News from the Office
Sentral Parent Portal
This is available to advise the school about your
child/ren’s absences.
Please contact the office if you change your address or
phone number and keep your emergency contact
details up to date with school.
The Intensive Swimming notes/payment in full is due 3rd
September. There is the option to make the payments
in installments due to the cost of it.
Classroom News
The Day Kindergarten Met a Special
Olympian
Chase – Today I met a Special Olympian named Peter
and he won Gold.
Cooper – Peter plays basketball and Peter is a
Champion.
Holly – He goes to lots of different countries and does a
lot of amazing sports.
Emily – Peter does snow skiing and he has a disability.
James – When he plays his games, he likes to make
friends.
Caleb – The Paralympics and the Special Olympics are
for people with injuries but different ones.
Chloe – We have the Special Olympics so people make
friends and so they have fun.
Tiarna – The Special Olympics motto is “Let me win, but
if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.
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FRIDAY ASSEMBLY – TERM 3
CLASS SCHEDULE
ESTELLA PUBLIC SCHOOL TERM 3 CALENDAR
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
5
9/8 10/8
P&C Meeting
11/8
Open Evening for
2022 Kindergarten
12/8 13/8
Stage 2 Netball
Boys & Girls
6
16/8
SCIENCE WEEK
17/8
SCIENCE WEEK
18/8
SCIENCE WEEK
Cricket Program
19/8
SCIENCE WEEK
Trent Barrett
Shield
20/8
SCIENCE WEEK
7
23/8
BOOK WEEK &
BOOK FAIR
24/8
BOOK WEEK &
BOOK FAIR
25/8
BOOK PARADE
Cricket Program
26/8
BOOK WEEK &
BOOK FAIR
Katrina Fanning
Stage 3 Girls Rugby
League
27/8
BOOK WEEK &
BOOK FAIR
8
30/8 31/8 1/9
Cricket Program
2/9 3/9
9
6/9 7/9 8/9
Cricket Program
9/9 10/9
10
13/9
Intensive
Swimming
14/9
Intensive
Swimming
15/9
Intensive
Swimming
16/9
Intensive
Swimming
17/9
Intensive
Swimming
WEEK PRINCIPAL’S
AWARD
ASSEMBLY
ITEM
PRESENT WORK
4 Yr 3/4
Gugubarra
Yr 1/2
Gugabul
Yr 3/4 Maliyan
6 K - Wilay Yr 1
Wambad
Yr 3/4 Gugubarra
8 K - Garru K - Wilay Yr 5/6
Wambuwuny
10 Yr 3/4 Maliyan K - Garru Yr 1 Wambad
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