Every child, every opportunity - Ashfield Public School

Every child, every opportunity

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INDEX

From the Principal’s Desk 1

Principal’s Recognition 2

Kindergarten Stage Page 3

Stage 1 Stage Page 4



The News Room 7

P&C 15

Photos of the Week 17

Student Work 24

Community News 28

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land; the Wangal people of Eora nation and pay respect to their elders past and present and extend

the respect to other Aboriginal people present here today.

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An ability to effectively use student assessment data is a core responsibility of teachers. Teachers use this particular type of data to analyse and evaluate student achievement and thereby understand the impact and effectiveness of their own teaching practice.

Using student assessment data is about sustaining and growing an evidence based approach to enable effective teaching practices that are responsive to students needs and modified accordingly. This includes learning adjustments and the implementation of learning interventions and opportunities as appropriate.

Student assessment data comes from a range of sources. It comes from:

1. Internal sources: School Wide such as, at Ashfield Public School, the use of Accelerated Reader and Essential Assessment

2. Internal sources: Individual teachers and teaching teams such as observations, work samples and student conferencing

3. External sources such as NAPLAN, ICAS and external validation of school’s performance against the School Excellence Framework

Internal and external sources can both provide quantitative data which tends to be about averages,

differences and totals that show trends in student progress over time. Quantitative data enables questions to be posed such as:

• Why is growth for students in a particular cohort this year lower than last year?

• How can we move students into the top two bands of NAPLAN?

Internal and external sources can also provide qualitative data which tends to be about surveys, observations and case studies that show the feelings, opinions and/or experiences of individuals and groups. Qualitative data enables questions to be posed such as:

• Why don’t these five students appear to fully understand these particular topics?

• What for this class makes a mathematics lesson highly engaging with high skill acquisition and high challenge?

Both qualitative and quantitative data are used by teachers for formative assessment whereby evidence about students’ knowledge, skills and values is used to adapt teaching practice to individual need. Data is used throughout the instructional period to actively respond to student learning dependent on how well concepts are understood, skills are acquired and values are developed. In other words, formative assessment is a method of assessment for learning.

Qualitative and quantitative data are also used for summative assessment which is typically used to evaluate student learning, skill acquisition, and academic achievement at the conclusion of a defined instructional period. It is an assessment of learning.

Ashfield Public School engages teachers in regular professional development to build a sound understanding of student assessment data concepts. The ability to harvest and understand good data is about sustaining and growing an effective teaching practice focused on continuous improvement; it is about having the appropriate evidence to make informed decisions concerning the provision of educational opportunities for our students.

Damien Moran

Principal

Using data with confidence is a publication Centre of Education Statistics and Evaluation.

From the

Principal’s Desk

To move forward with conviction, know your facts

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Principal’s Recognition

Class Name Reason

6B Sofia •CommitmenttoSeniorChoirandRecorderperformances

6R Keegan •Enthusiasmforlearning

5/6M Raksha •Alwaysproducingworkofahighstandard

5K Isaac •Alwayssettinghighstandardsforhimself

5R Angus •Showingawillingnesstoparticipateinclassactivities

4/5T Ana Sophia •Alwaysbeingarespectfullearner

3H Tianna Lee •Outstandingeffortduringimaginativewriting

3/4K Miriam •Helpfulandenthusiasticattitude

3/5C Yue Yang •Greateffortinimprovinghisindependence

3/4M Sydney •Alwaysbeingpositiveandfriendlytoyourpeers

2/3H Imaan •AgreatpresentationonLadybugs

2P Benan •Alwaysrespectfulandontaskatalltimes

2W Jacob •Afantasticspeechatpublicspeaking

1G Han •Awonderfulenthusiasmtolearning

1M Jun Long •Showingresilienceinhisreadingandwritingactivities

1T Elijah •GreateffortinMathematics

K/3M Jay •Fantasticeffortinhandwriting

KK Shiv •Fantasticclozepassage

KP Jayden •Forgoodeffortinwriting

KC Sayhan •Positiveattitudetowardslearning

KS Punit •Youhaveshowngreatimprovementinyourreading.Welldone!

KZ Gede •Consistentlybeinganenthusiasticandself-motivatedlearner

These students have been chosen by their teachers to share their best work or commitment to learning with the Principal.

English Conversation ClassTue 3 July - 9:00am - 11:00am

....................................................................Datong Chinese School

Tue 3 July - 4:00pm - 7:00pm....................................................................

Datong Chinese SchoolThu 5 July - 4:00pm - 7:00pm

....................................................................Last day of school for Term Two

Fri 6 July....................................................................

English Conversation ClassTue 24 July - 9:00am - 11:00am

....................................................................English Conversation Class

Tue 31 July - 9:00am - 11:00am....................................................................

ICAS ENGLISH YRS 2-6Tue 31 July - 9:00am - 11:00am

....................................................................English Conversation Class

Tue 7 August - 9:00am - 11:00am....................................................................

Spelling Bee Deadline for Regional Finalists (Stage 2 and Stage 3)

Fro 10 August - 9:00am - 10:00am....................................................................

ICAS MATHS YRS 2-6Tue 14 August - 9:00am - 11:00am....................................................................

Zone AthleticsWed 22 August - 8:00am - 3:00pm

Check Ashfield Public School’s website Calendar for more

upcoming events.

Mark your calendar

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What a great few weeks Kindergarten have had participating in some really interesting learning opportunities. We have also been busy with parent teacher interviews and it has been great to meet with parents and caregivers to discuss everyone’s learning.

Our Minibeast incursion was well worth the wait. Everyone had a wonderful time delving into the fascinating world of Minibeasts where we took part in exciting hands-on activities and were able to extend our learning.

We are now looking forward to our excursion to Parramatta Riverside Theatre to watch the production of Yo Diddle Diddle and see the book, based on the classic rhyme about the cow jumping over the moon, be brought to life.

The Public Speaking Competition was a huge success as a number of speakers showcased their impressive skills and knowledge. Children spoke eloquently about Minibeasts as well as a number of other topics and everyone is so proud of the caliber of speaking and listening that was displayed.

Kindergarten has been using Bee Bots to learn all about coding and programming. It is so much fun learning how to control the floor robots and make them move in different directions through trial and error and working collaboratively on a number of tasks. This is all in preparation for the Bee Bot Cup event next term.

We also had the opportunity to work with Ms Manning in our classrooms and create an artwork out of clay for Refugee Week. Children really enjoyed the process, and it was wonderful to see everyone’s different sculptures and the techniques they explored.

KindergartenStage Page

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Stage 1 have been busy bees these last few weeks! We absolutely loved our visit to the zoo. While we were there, we enjoyed the mini-beast program that was facilitated by a zoo keeper. She shared some top tips for observing and finding mini-beasts whilst also keeping them safe. Stage One had lots of fun doing our self-guided tours and saw tigers, seals, chimpanzees, penguins, elephants and many other animals.

Stage One have been making some fabulous artworks. The students have studied the artist John Olsen and been working hard to make our own continuous line drawings. It’s a new technique and the students have produced some amazing artworks.

We’d like to extend another congratulations to all the students who participated in the Multi-Cultural Public Speaking Competition. The students presented some very interesting and amazing speeches. Well done to Arlo (1G) for winning 1st place and Jeni (1T) for winning 2nd place.

Stage One teachers wish everyone a safe and restful holiday.

Stage 1Stage Page

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Stage 2Stage Page

At Ashfield Public School, learning through a variety of experiences is always in full swing, be it Accelerated Reading, creative writing, art inspired by Piet Mondrian, exploring mathematical concepts or outdoor learning. The students have recently finished working on their clay figures for the Refugee Week Exhibition whilst developing their understanding of the positive contributions made by the refugees to the Australian society.

Stage Two students participated in a Science and Technology excursion to the Powerhouse Museum. The students thoroughly enjoyed the lesson in design and technology, including programming their robots. In a teacher-guided tour of the Space Exhibition, they explored the wonders of space through experiences in a replica space shuttle. For some, the highlight of the exhibition was the Experimentations Room where they learnt about sound and light waves, electricity, batteries and magnets through experimenting and discovering the science behind it all.

Since the beginning of the Term, the students had been preparing their speeches both at home and at school. Their hard work in this area of learning was celebrated through their participation in Public Speaking Competition. All the students passionately presented their ideas and opinions on their chosen topics with confidence to their audience.

From learning about Night and Day in Science, writing persuasive texts to convince others with their point of view, exploring the relationship between fractions and decimals, to keeping active through participating in Fit Futures, the students have been engaged in gaining new learning experiences. This week the students are excited about holding the Student Led Learning Conferences and looking forward to share their wonderful learning experiences with their parents.

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Stage 3Stage PageAt Canterbury Boys High School students have been investigating natural disasters. We have commenced the second half of the program which will allow us to demonstrate our new found knowledge. The key understandings we have gained are about the impacts of these hazards on the people who live in areas where they frequently occur. Some of us are constructing earthquake proof buildings while others are creating a video to warn the public about the risks of these hazards. We have thoroughly enjoyed experimenting and testing out theories.

Fit futures has prepared us well for the Athletics Carnival which is in Week 2 of next term on Thursday 2nd August at Pratten Park.

Well done to all our students who presented speeches to their classes during the Stage 3 Public Speaking competitions. Congratulations to Claire Lin and Andy Han who did such a great job representing Stage 3 at the local final at Dulwich Hill Public School on Wednesday 20th June.

Ashfield Red Team and Blue Team have had a very good start to their Premier’s Debating Challenge, winning their debates in Rounds 1 and 2. They have debated on interesting topics, including ‘Australia should ban violent video games and websites’ and ‘Parents and schools should work together to limit screen time for students to 1 hour per day’. We look forward to our Round 3 debates with Croydon Public School in Week 9.

Soccer and Netball teams are enjoying improving their skills and have had some very impressive results. All coaches are very pleased with the outstanding behaviour of all of the students involved.

Students have enjoyed the opportunity to share their learning with their parents during the student lead learning conferences. Students put a great effort into producing work and selecting the samples they would like to show their parents. It was wonderful for them to proudly speak to their parents about their classroom experiences and achievements.

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Running, screaming, crying and shouting. These are the sounds of thousands of people fleeing from war, death and destruction, leaving behind everything they’ve known and loved. These people are called refugees. But what are refugees? Refugees are people fleeing conflict and persecution by extremists, as defined by the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Over 65 million people have been displaced from their home country. Some countries that refugees come from are; Iraq, Syria, Myanmar, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bhutan, Somalia, Iran, Ethiopia and Eritrea. Countries that refugees flee to are; Australia, Greece, France, Germany, Lebanon, Jordan, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Italy.

Ashfield Public School has ten wellbeing choices that we practice and uphold. Two of the choices which really stand out to us are being inclusive and embracing diversity. Our school always welcomes students and families from different cultures, countries and walks of life, including refugees.

Similarly, our school motto is ‘Every Child, Every Opportunity’. This shouldn’t just apply to students at our school, it should apply to refugees. All refugees deserve the same opportunity as every other citizen in this country, in order to improve their own lives and Australia as a whole.

Refugees face a tough time adjusting in a new country, finding jobs, making new friends and going to new schools. That is why it’s crucial to

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June BirthdaysMaya 1st

Violet 1st

Brandon 1st

Kyle 2nd

Wren 4th

Brooklyn 4th

Ethan 5th

Adam 5th

Jay 6th

Yvette 6th

Vlada 8th

Jason 8th

Nadine 9th

Samuel 9th

Tamsyn 9th

Jonathan 10th

Apurv 11th

Heming 11th

Bonnie 14th

Sacha 14th

Anvita 14th

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Mac 16th

Armin 16th

Isabella 17th

Reyna 17th

Emmaline 18th

Disen 19th

Ameya 20th

Toby 20th

Charlotte 20th

Ocean 20th

Hayley 21st

Joshua 22nd

Laura 22nd

Gabrielle 22nd

En You 23rd

Leo 23rd

Andrew 24th

Isaac 25th

Etienne 25th

Hannah 25th

Lance 25th

Madelyn 26th

Kanna 26th

Lailita 29th

Kelinu 30th

support organisations like Settlement Services International. The SSI is a community organisation that helps refugees achieve their full potential. They provide scholarships and help refugees and asylum seekers to overcome inequality.

John Marshar is one such example. He is a refugee from South Sudan. Marshar left because of the civil war happening in the country, and now uses his experience to help other young people through the ‘Youth Collective’. John feels so grateful to have come to Australia and live his life here, with support from the Settlement Services International.

Our school has created an art installation based on the sculpture ‘Field’ by Antony Gormley. The original piece contains approximately 200,000 individual terracotta figures. Our artwork contains around 515 clay figures which have been painted using black and white. Our artwork is called ‘Boundless Plains’ from the line ‘with boundless plains to share’ from our national anthem. It comments on how we talk about our boundless plains yet part of the Australian Government rejects refugees and puts them in refugee camps.

The conditions inside these refugee camps are objectionable. People are crowded into squalid rooms with bugs and disease. This goes against ‘The Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ article 14; “Everyone has the right to seek and enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution” and article 9; “No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile”.

Before we conclude our speech, we would like to give special thanks to the SSI, based in Ashfield. Thank you for continually supporting refugees and giving them the opportunities and resources which allow them to grow and thrive, and thank you for coming to our special Refugee Week presentation.

Now as we leave we would like to quote the ‘Tennessee Office for Refugees’; “To be called a refugee is the opposite of an insult; it is a badge of courage, strength and victory”. If you ever meet a refugee, welcome them with open arms. We want everyone to embrace these courageous people, risking their lives for themselves and for their families. Together, we can help make Australia a better place for everyone.

Written and Presented by: Ocean A., Natnisha B. and Alif S.

Ashfield Public School – Stage 3 Students

House Points

FREEMAN 115,020

RILEY 72,025

COOMBS 51,270

PERIS 78,485

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Book of the Week

A Wrinkle in Time

By Madeleine L’Engle

Meg’s parents are brilliant minded scientists. She has an abnormally intelligent younger brother called Charles Wallace, and two younger twin brothers, who are normal enough. But ever since her father’s disappearance, she has become a sensitive, belligerent and uncooperative student at school. One dark and stormy night, she wakes up and finds her brother sitting in the kitchen. Their mother joins them. Then, there is a knock on the door. An unearthly stranger called Mrs Whatsit

stands outside. After being welcomed in and fed, she turns to leave. She says something that invokes something deep inside her mother. Something about a Tesseract. Charles Wallace takes Meg to meet two more like Mrs Whatsit called Mrs Who and Mrs Which, and are joined by another boy called Calvin. Together, they take a journey through the fifth dimension, a journey to find Meg’s father. They must encounter the forces of evil, and ultimately, fight the IT.

This various award winning title is a great read for students stage 2 and onwards. The plot is slightly complex, but is a great and enjoyable read. I personally rate this book 8 out of 10.

SRC Executive ReportPIZZA DAY!

This week we have put up signs for Pizza Day. Pizza Day will be held on Monday week 10 or July 2nd. Our school has participated in so many activities this fortnight. This includes debating, which the 2 teams, red and blue won. The Senior Choir also went to an Eisteddfod at The

Concourse Concert Hall in Chatswood. Our school is part of many activities and the SRC support all of them!

Hope you have all had a great few weeks!

From the SRC Executive team.

This week, the trolley was picked up again with lots of jackets. We would LOVE you to write your name on your belongings so we can return it to you or you can receive

them from the trolley. Remember to look after your belongings and label your name onto your possessions.

By Preksha, Brigette, Sofhia

Lost Property Report

FREEMAN 115,020

Sport of the WeekFIGuRE SkATING

Figure Skating is a sport where individuals, duos or groups perform acrobatic routines on ice. It is also an Olympic Sport.

Some tricks that figure skaters perform include

spins, jumps, lifts, death spirals and throw jumps.

Ice skating, which is the base form of figure skating, was invented around the 17th century.

Vlada (6B) is a National figure skating competitor. She regularly completes in local and national competitions. We are so proud of her commitment and achievements in her sport!

By Elijah, Jack, Xyan and Kieran

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Quote of the Week“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on

what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”- Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey is a famous African-American talk show host, actress and producer. She has starred in many movies and TV Shows, including some named after her. She was born in Mississippi, USA on the 29th of January in 1954 and is now 64 years old.

She has won or been nominated for over 40 awards. She is a very accomplished woman, who has worked hard for her success.

By Khloe

Word of the weekEuPHORIA [ Noun ]Definition:

A state of intense happiness and self-confidence.

What causes your euphoria?

By Chris 6G

Deadly Kids ReportOver 250 Delegates gathered at the 2017 First Nations National Constitutional Convention (23-26 May 2017) and made a historic statement from the heart in hopes of improving the lives of future generations.

ULURU STATEMENT FROM THE HEART

We, gathered at the 2017 National Constitutional Convention, coming from all points of the southern sky, make this statement from the heart:

Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tribes were the first sovereign Nations of the Australian continent and its adjacent islands, and possessed it under our own laws and customs. This our ancestors did, according to the reckoning of our culture, from the Creation, according to the common law from ‘time immemorial’, and according to science more than 60,000 years ago.

This sovereignty is a spiritual notion: the ancestral tie between the land, or ‘mother nature’, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who were born therefrom, remain attached thereto, and must one day return thither to be united with our ancestors. This link is the basis of the ownership of the soil, or better, of sovereignty. It has never been ceded or extinguished, and co-exists with the sovereignty of the Crown.

How could it be otherwise? That peoples possessed a land for sixty millennia and this sacred link disappears from world history in merely the last two hundred years?

With substantive constitutional change and structural reform, we believe

The presentation of the Statement from the Heart at Uluru, 26 May 2017. (Credit: ABC News / Stephanie Zillman)

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This is what our Earth should look like.

This is what it can look like.

Respect our world by keeping your house and school tidy.

By Kieran, Tanakorn, Aaron and Jayden.

this ancient sovereignty can shine through as a fuller expression of Australia’s nationhood.

Proportionally, we are the most incarcerated people on the planet. We are not an innately criminal people. Our children are aliened from their families at unprecedented rates. This cannot be because we have no love for them. And our youth languish in detention in obscene numbers. They should be our hope for the future.

These dimensions of our crisis tell plainly the structural nature of our problem. This is the torment of our powerlessness.

We seek constitutional reforms to empower our people and take a rightful place in our own country. When we have power over our destiny our children will flourish. They will walk in two worlds and their culture will be a gift to their country.

We call for the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution.

Makarrata is the culmination of our agenda: the coming together after a struggle. It captures our aspirations for a fair and truthful relationship with the people of Australia and a better future for our children based on justice and self-determination.

We seek a Makarrata Commission to supervise a process of agreement-making between governments and First Nations and truth-telling about our history.

In 1967 we were counted, in 2017 we seek to be heard. We leave base camp and start our trek across this vast country. We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

LACLAWe hope that you can keep donating for all the children that need it. To us may it may be a little, but it means the world to them. The more we can do for them, the more happy education will become for Zambian children.

Green Team - Dragon Blood TreeThe Dragon Blood tree, what a cool name! It must be a furious tree. Well, actually, it isn’t anything dangerous like the previous plants we have covered. It has this name

because of its tree sap which is bright red like blood. It mostly grows on the island Socotra and you can see it everywhere there. Well, I bet you’re thinking the same thing as me - I wish there were Dragon Blood trees in Australia!

By Jay and Anubhav

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Recipe of the Week

Berry Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1cupfrozenmixedberries

• 1frozenripebanana

• 1/2cuplow-fatvanillayogurt

• 1/4cuporangejuice

• 1teaspoonhoney(optional)

Directions

• Combine all ingredients together in a blender and puree until smooth.

• Add umbrella (your choice) and a straw.

• Cut any berry/fruit through the middle half way through and push berry/fruit on the rim of the cup.

ENJOY.

By Jodhi and Vladimir

Nepalese ReportKrishna Janmashtami-Hindu

Krishna Janmashtami is the most important festival of our temple. People all around the world celebrate the divine appearance of Lord Sri Krishna. In our temple, the arrangements for the

festival start well ahead. The entire temple is cleaned and painted. Electricians perch themselves at various places to hook up the lights which will dazzle the onlookers. The temple hall is decorated with flowers and festoon lights. Truckloads of vegetables, grains and fruits arrive at the kitchen. Numerous people are engaged in various culinary activities.

Technology Report

The brand new Oppo phone, Oppo Find X, has a feature that no other phone has! The feature is 3 pop up cameras, which come up out of the top of the phone; one on the front and two on the back.

The phone is an all-screen phone with close to no bezels. The chin of the phone is the only bezel that makes this phone not fully bezel less.

To activate the pop up camera, you have to open the camera app or before you unlock your phone with face recognition, because it will have to scan your face to unlock the phone.

Opening up the camera app will cause the phone’s “Stealth 3D” camera tray to slide up, exposing a 25-megapixel front-facing camera and a dual 16-megapixel and 20-megapixel rear camera.

A downside of having this mechanism on a smartphone is that moves up and down every time when you need to use a camera, which will affect the durability of the phone, and phone case makers will have a hard time thinking about how to make the top of the case because of the pop up camera.

All this come at a high price of $1770, this product not really worth the exorbitant price. All you’re getting is a normal phone with a cool display and pop up camera that may cause problems in the future.

We rate this 3/5

By Nicholas, Jehanzeb, Jasper - 6G

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Grammar Challenge

3-6 Grammar Challenge

Write an acrostic poem with the word refugee

R_____________________________

E_____________________________

F_____________________________

U_____________________________

G_____________________________

E_____________________________

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K-2 Grammar Challenge

Circle the proper noun in the sentence.

Max loved to sit on his computer all day. His favourite game is Fortnite. Max’s mum thinks he should go outside for a little bit and take a break.

Why can’t you hear a Pterodactyl go to the bathroom?

Because the ‘P’ is silent.

By Brandon T.

Chinese ReportWhat do the Colours Mean in China?

Just as the Five Elements Theory (Metal, Fire, Water, Wood and Air) play an important role in influencing many of the Chinese beliefs and customs, the colour theory is also based on the 5 elements.

Red–Fire: Red is a promising colour as well as a popular colour in Chinese culture. It symbolises luck, happiness and joy. It also represents the summer season and the Southern Direction. It is the colour worn by brides, since it is believed to be an auspicious colour for warding off evil. Red also represents liveliness, celebration and fertility in traditional Chinese colour symbolism.

Yellow–Earth: Yellow is an imperial colour representing power, royalty and prosperity in traditional Chinese colour symbolism. It mainly represents late summer and central direction.

Black–Water: As surprising as this might seem, the water element is not represented by Blue, but with Black. Black colour in Chinese culture is associated with destruction, evil, cruelty, sadness and suffering. It is unlucky and should not be worn to auspicious occasions like weddings and cultural festivities.

White–Metal: White stands for the metal element and also symbolizes purity in Chinese culture. However, in some instances, it is associated with death and is the colour worn at funerals.

Blue–Wood: Blue represents the Wood element and also symbolizes spring, immortality and advancement.

PSSA ReportLast Friday our PSSA teams travelled to our venues to play our sport.

The Senior boy’s soccer team travelled to Queen Elizabeth Park to play against Concord. The junior boys lost 2-0 to Strathfield South and seniors won 6-3.

The senior’s B’s also played against Strathfield South at Cintra Park and sadly lost 15-0.

The junior A’s lost to Strathfield South 4-0 and the junior B’s lost 1-22.

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Advice with Expressive Eli and Patient PrekshaI hate having anxiety. I have it at any time of the day. I don’t want to tell my teachers or parents because, I feel like they won’t help at all. It happens any time of the day so, there is nothing I can do. Do you have anxiety? Can you help me in any sort of way?

Openly from: Anxiety

Dear Anxiety,

We have solutions to everything that you guys have. Anxiety can be difficult to manage, however there are many different strategies to help you manage school life. One solution is to make cards to give to the teacher or you can go outside. Especially when it gets loud or crowded. I think everyone hates being to surrounded. Hope this helps you a lot.

From: Expressive Eli and Patient Preksha

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Ash�eld Public School P&C

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News Room

The Comedy Night was a huge success! I have been approached by many people telling me what a fun night it was. It was lovely to get together as a community with great food, great company and lots of laughs.

We set ourselves a target to raise $8,000 for the school on the night. I am delighted to tell you that we exceeded our target and raised a total of just over $9,000 for our school.

We are fundraising to raise money to provide as many of the items on the school support wish list (listed below) and with the money raised at the Comedy Night the school has requested we help them purchase 10 new iPads. Ms Pryke has big plans for these iPads and she and Mr Moran will be at the next P&C meeting on the evening of Monday 13 August to tell us all about the school’s plans and to ask for the P&C to release some funds to make this happen.

Thanks to the efforts of many people, some obvious and others behind the scenes. So many people helped in so many ways. We have used SignUp very successfully to allow volunteers to see clearly how they can help according to their interests and the time they have available. You can check out our school SignUp group page at any time to see where we help and to put your name down. Go to www.signup.com/go/WKkwzDO to check it out.

I have listed below the wish list for the school. Each general meeting we discuss and vote on which items to fund and to discuss any other funding required. Please come along and join that discussion on Monday 13 August 2018 at 7pm in the library. All welcome.

• Construction of a slab and new shed (approx. $3,000).

• Shade cloth replacement for the Wangal (approx. $25,000).

• Laptops ($10,000) – released $5000 in Term 2. $5000 remaining.

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• Sing Music Program materials ($1600).

• iPads – at least 10 (approx. $7000)

• PA system upgrade ($10,000)

• Courtyard shade structure, picnic tables and play equipment ($20,000)

• Financial support for all students to attend the Year 5 and 6 camp ($5,000) (supplementing fundraising efforts by the kids).

• Interactive Whiteboards for the Demountables ($8,200).

• Books = $2000.

We have also submitted a grant proposal to the Community Building Partnerships fund to help fund the Wangal and Courtyard outdoor learning areas. Stay tuned for more information.

If you have any suggestions or can support the school to achieve any of these priorities please get in touch with Sarah Vickers P&C President on 0477764765 or via email at [email protected] or speak to any of the P&C Executive Committee.

Our next P&C event is on Sunday 29 July 2018. That day is National Tree Day. To celebrate, our gardening committee have sourced some lovely native trees and plants and we have arranged a BBQ and planting working bee at the school from 10am that day to do planting.

Sign up to participate at: www.signup.com/go/WkkwzDO

Future P&C events:

Here are all the ways you can help the P&C to support the school this year:

• Sunday 29 July – National Tree Day – planting trees and sausage sizzle at school 10am to 3pm.

Sign up at the school group SignUp page at: www.signup.com/go/WKkwzDO

• Monday 13 August – P&C General Meeting – from 7pm in the school library.

• Monday 13 August – Science kit sales for science week. Look out for notifications when the sale begins.

• Friday 31 Augsut – Father’s Day fundraising stall.

• Saturday 22 September – Here in Our Garden School Fete. Go to the school SignUp page www.signup.com/go/WKkwzDO to be on the organising committee now or wait or more volunteer spots to be created.

• Wednesday 21 November – Twilight picnic. More information available in Term 3.

• Ongoing – Entertainment Books purchase – book/digital membership. Order NOW through the school page at: www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/2050e27

Sunday 29 July 2018

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Photos of

The WeekMentoring program with Fort Street High School

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Student

Work

Juliette S. Artwork

Andrea

Eissa 2-3H

Peach 2-3H

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Minh 2-3H Wren 2-3H Lillian 2-3H

Liam KP

Ilija KP

Emilia - KS insect writing

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Refugee Week

Lozan K.

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Jim - KS insect writing

Sofia W. and Christina Z.

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Community

NewsHomework helpDo you struggle to understand your child’s homework? Does your child need to practice their spelling and times tables? Are you looking for inspiration for projects and assignments?

The free School A to Z app has been created by the Department of Education and Communities to help parents and their school-aged children, wherever and whenever they have homework and study questions.

Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/about/mobile-applications/school-a-to-z

Homework and multi-taskingSomewhere along the line we seemed to have absorbed the idea that teenagers can multi-task perfectly because they’re digital natives. Can kids really do their homework and multi-task?

Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/using-technology/homework-and-multitasking-can-it-be-done

When lunch comes home again – uneatenAlmost nine out of 10 Australian parents say children’s resistance is a major obstacle in their efforts to provide a healthy diet, and in many cases school lunches are one of the battlegrounds.

But it’s a battle families can do without and there are some simple steps to help avoid it.

Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/food/when-lunch-comes-homeagain

Help with EnglishDoes your child need help with spelling or writing? Here are some resources that may help.

Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english

MathsStruggling to remember everything you learnt in maths? If you need a refresher course, here are some tips and tools to help you to help your child.

Find out more: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/mathematics

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Special Educators required at our school for:

• k-6 Islam

• k-6 Special Education in Ethics

Dear Parents/Caregivers

We are seeking Volunteers who can commit to instructing K-2 & 3-6 students in Islam and K-6 Special Education in Ethics, under the supervision of a classroom Teacher. As a Volunteer you would be required to teach the students each Wednesday, of the school term, from 2:10-2:45 pm. Volunteers also need to be registered with a recognised organisation as well as obtaining a Working with Children Clearance number (WWCC).

The Department of Education recognises the following organisations:

• Chinmaya Mission Australia (Castle Hill)

• The Saiva Manram (Mays Hill)

• Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia (kellyville).

For any further information please contact Ms Jennifer Etienne at school on 97984400. Alternatively your child can provide me with your phone number or email and I will be in contact.

Kind regards

Jennifer Etienne EAL/D Specialist Teacher SRE/SEE Coordinator

Name___________________________________________________

Child’s name and class______________________________________

I am interested in Volunteering: Yes / No (please circle)

I know someone who is interested in Volunteering: Yes / No (please circle)

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Out Loud

Every child, every teacher, every parent, every day

The single most important activity for success in reading, is reading aloud to children.

…that bedtime story increases:

motivation and enjoyment of reading vocabulary the ability to learn to read a lifelong love of books and reading

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This is what I need in my bag…

Crunch & Sip

10:00 – 10:15

Lunch

11:00 – 11:50

Recess

1:50 – 2:15

Other

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1:25pm - 2:10pm11am - 11: 30am

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Day Time Activity Teacher Contact

Monday

8am – 3pm Private Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821

11am – 11:30am Glee Glub Rebecca Melia & Christine Kassabian School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Drumming Club Laura Caloia School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Recorder Xara Perrin-Murphy School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Junior Choir Cheryl Gurney & Ritu Talwar School

3pm – 3:45pm Gardening Club Elizabeth Manning School

3:15pm – 6:15pm Abacus Maths Arpana Ahluwalia 0401 664 767

Tuesday

8am – 8:45am Boys Soccer Claire Pryke & Nikola Moore School

8am – 9am Typing Jana Moisa School

8am – 9am Chess Adrian Miranda School

8:10am – 8:45am Lego Club Anes Kim School

8:15am – 8:45am Junior Netball Training Nicola Rail School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Debating Rebecca Melia & Xara Perrin-Murphy School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Operation Art Florence Tow & Elizabeth Howard School

1:35pm – 2:10pm Robotics Club – Stage 2 Claire Pryke & Christine Kassabian School

3pm – 4pm Timetables Club Denise TeAwa School

3pm – 4:15pm Robotics Club – Stage 3 Christine Kassabian & Claire Pryke School

3pm – 3:45pm German Class Michaela Krenn 0411 631 426

3pm – 5:30pm Chinese Class Jane Dong 0402 168 371

Wednesday

7am – 4:30pm Private Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821

8am - 8:45am Training Band Ben Hingley 0413 428 474

8am – 8:45am Dance Club Christine Kasabian School

8am – 9am Spellodrome Ritu Talwar School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Drama Shirley Peshos School

1:25pm – 1:45pm Junior Recorder Mee York Wong School

3pm – 4pm School Band Ben Hingley 0413 428 474

Thursday

8am – 8:45am Girls Soccer Anni Chi & Anthia Harris School

8am – 9am Computer Coding Imelda Finnegan & Alison Smith School


8:15am – 8:45am Senior Netball Training Christine Kassabian School

11am – 11:30am Eisteddfod Rebecca Melia School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Choir Cheryl Gurney & Jessica Bourchier School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Junior Drama Emma Pressman School

1:35pm – 2:10pm Badminton Anni Chi School

3pm – 4:15pm Art Class – Years K-2 Michelle Menzer 0415 331 575

3pm – 4:30pm Homework Club – Years 3-6 Joan Drummond School

Friday

8am – 9am Typing Class Anthia Harris School

3:15pm – 5:30pm Abacus Maths Arpana Ahluwalia 0401664767


Triple E initiatives - (Engagement, Enrichment & Extension)

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10 Well Being Choices

Day Time Activity Teacher Contact

Monday

8am – 3pm Private Music Tuition Laura Caloia 0416 614 821

11am – 11:30am Glee Glub Rebecca Melia & Christine Kassabian School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Drumming Club Laura Caloia School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Recorder Xara Perrin-Murphy School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Junior Choir Cheryl Gurney & Ritu Talwar School

3pm – 3:45pm Gardening Club Elizabeth Manning School

3:15pm – 6:15pm Abacus Maths Arpana Ahluwalia 0401 664 767

Tuesday

8am – 8:45am Boys Soccer Claire Pryke & Nikola Moore School

8am – 9am Typing Jana Moisa School

8am – 9am Chess Adrian Miranda School

8:10am – 8:45am Lego Club Anes Kim School

8:15am – 8:45am Junior Netball Training Nicola Rail School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Debating Rebecca Melia & Xara Perrin-Murphy School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Operation Art Florence Tow & Elizabeth Howard School

1:35pm – 2:10pm Robotics Club – Stage 2 Claire Pryke & Christine Kassabian School

3pm – 4pm Timetables Club Denise TeAwa School

3pm – 4:15pm Robotics Club – Stage 3 Christine Kassabian & Claire Pryke School


3pm – 5:30pm Chinese Class Jane Dong 0402 168 371

Wednesday


8am - 8:45am Training Band Ben Hingley 0413 428 474

8am – 8:45am Dance Club Christine Kasabian School

8am – 9am Spellodrome Ritu Talwar School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Drama Shirley Peshos School

1:25pm – 1:45pm Junior Recorder Mee York Wong School

3pm – 4pm School Band Ben Hingley 0413 428 474

Thursday

8am – 8:45am Girls Soccer Anni Chi & Anthia Harris School

8am – 9am Computer Coding Imelda Finnegan & Alison Smith School


8:15am – 8:45am Senior Netball Training Christine Kassabian School

11am – 11:30am Eisteddfod Rebecca Melia School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Senior Choir Cheryl Gurney & Jessica Bourchier School

1:25pm – 2:10pm Junior Drama Emma Pressman School

1:35pm – 2:10pm Badminton Anni Chi School

3pm – 4:15pm Art Class – Years K-2 Michelle Menzer 0415 331 575

3pm – 4:30pm Homework Club – Years 3-6 Joan Drummond School

Friday

8am – 9am Typing Class Anthia Harris School

3:15pm – 5:30pm Abacus Maths Arpana Ahluwalia 0401664767


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