GEPS NEWS Term 4 Week 4 Friday: 8th November 2019

Glendale East Public School - Safe, Respectful Learners

Glendale East Public School 8 Margot Street

GLENDALE 2285 Phone: 4954 9551 Fax: 4956 6248

Year 6 Fun Day Fun at GEPS

Education Week Musical Locks on Gates Canberra

Matter of Seconds Whole School Production

PSSA PACER Rebate

Public Speaking

Congratulations to the following students who represented Glendale East Public School at the Zone Public Speak-ing Finals at Booragul Public School.

A special congratulations goes to Alex Holliday who received a Highly Commended Award for her speech on the day. Well done Alex!

Coming Up in Week 5 Monday—Assembly

Monday - Remembrance Day Service at Cardiff RSL

Monday—Kindergarten Excursion—Hunter Valley Zoo

Thursday—Kindergarten Orientation No 5 Year 6 Fun Day

Thank you to all the parents who donated cakes and sent their children along with plenty of coins to make the Year 6 Fun Day a huge success. A great time was had by all with students enjoying a range of activities including hair spraying, nail colouring, sponge throwing and target practice. Approximately $1500 was raised on the day. Year 6 will use this money to purchase a gift for the school which will be announced at Presentation Day. Grandfriend’s Day

It was a fabulous turnout for our Grandfriend’s Day last Friday. We estimate that we had over 100 visitors. Our Grandfriend’s assisted our students in creating designs for a new mural that will be used to brighten up our toilet block.

Thanks so much for all your support by coming to this event as it is our way of saying thank you for all the hard work you do in supporting our families.

Welcome to our new P&C

Our P&C recently held their AGM and elected a new executive. I would like to thank the outgoing executive, particularly Rob Richens who has done a great job as president over the past two years. A big welcome or welcome back to our new executive which include Sue Gardner (President), Karen Kerr (Treasurer) and Megan Mason (Vice President). I know there are still positions unfilled so if you’re interested in holding one of these positions, please speak to Sue for more information.

I would also like to thank Patty Thompson for taking on the role of Canteen Supervisor. Patty is looking for more volunteers so we can ensure that the canteen is open 5 days a week. If you’re able to volunteer please see Patty or Sue to let them know your availability. School Hats

Wearing a school hat is just as important as wearing any other part of our school uniform. From next year onwards, students who do not wear a school hat will only be able to play under the COLA. Please ensure your child has a clearly labelled school hat so they can be sun safe and comply with our uniform policy. Hats can be purchased from the office or via the Country Feeling website .

Kindergarten 2020

A reminder that we are still taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2020. If you know someone who lives in our school zone with a child starting school next year, please remind them to contact the school. A flyer with more information about transition is contained in this newsletter.

Have a great fortnight Nathan Forbes Principal

Message from the Principal

Education Week Musical Locks on Gates Canberra

Matter of Seconds Whole School Production

PSSA PACER Rebate

Public Speaking

Congratulations to the following students who represented Glendale East Public School at the Zone Public Speak-ing Finals at Booragul Public School.

A special congratulations goes to Alex Holliday who received a Highly Commended Award for her speech on the day. Well done Alex!

Dear Parents and Caregivers Here is a snapshot of what is new with the P&C: 1. New members are always welcome! We meet at 6:30pm on the Wednesday of Week 4 & 8 each term. Meetings usually run for an hour and you are more than welcome to bring the kids along. Just bring something quiet for them to do. 2. Don't forget to look out for your End of Year Raffle ticket books which should be sent home with your children next week. There are some great prizes available and we are always looking for more donations. So if you are a business owner or have contacts with those who are, have a think about what you might be able to contribute. The raffle is drawn on Presentation Day. 3.We have some great fundraising ideas planned for 2020 - all funds raised will go towards the Future Focused Learning Teaching Space Revamp - our kids benefit from any contribution we can make, large or small. 4. The Canteen is always looking for helpers so if you are interested, have a chat with Patty. Patty is there Monday and Friday. 5. All P&C communication is conducted via the Facebook group GEPS Parents & Community - make sure you join so you are up to date with everything P&C and all the things we are doing to support our great school. Thanks, Sue Gardiner P & C President

PBL Focus

PBL FOCUS WEEK 5

Learning from our Mistakes

Message from the P&C

Education Week Musical Locks on Gates Canberra

Matter of Seconds Whole School Production

PSSA PACER Rebate

Public Speaking

Congratulations to the following students who represented Glendale East Public School at the Zone Public Speak-ing Finals at Booragul Public School.

A special congratulations goes to Alex Holliday who received a Highly Commended Award for her speech on the day. Well done Alex!

Message from the Office

Just a reminder that all money for all upcoming events MUST be returned to the office prior to the due by date as advised on notes. The office cannot accept any further payments after this date. Unfortunately, if payment is presented to the office after this date it will be returned home and your child cannot attend the excursion. Families are encouraged to use the POP (parent online payment) link on our school website. NO Uniform payments are to be made through the school parent online payment system. Uniforms are to be purchased on-line through Country Feeling on their website at www.countryfeelinguniforms.com.au Payments cannot be receipted after 3pm as the till must be closed and reconciled by the end of our working day. Cash payments can be left after 3pm and will be receipted the next day, however we cannot give change after 3pm. Eftpos cannot be processed after 3pm as it must be included in the day’s banking. Department of Education Visitors sign on requirements All visitors to the school site are reminded to please sign on and off in the office visitors’ book every time you visit between the hours of 9am to 3pm for a specific purpose for example; meeting with teacher, parent helpers, canteen helpers etc. This does NOT include assemblies. Medications As a general rule, the school does not administer non-prescribed medications. If medication is required during school hours, then it must be approved by the Principal. Parents/carers must complete a medication form if a child requires a specific medication or ongoing health management. A letter from the prescribing doctor will be required.

Contacting Teachers Just to remind you that the best way to contact your child’s teacher is via our school email address. The address is: glendalee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Please attention the email to the teacher you wish to speak with and include your child’s name and a contact number. Your child’s teacher can then contact you to make a mutually convenient time to chat. Messages for Students We respectfully ask that you discuss with your children prior to the school day the arrangements for the afternoon. This will help minimise interruptions to classes in getting messages to children. Transporting students by private vehicles on school business.

From time to time, it is necessary for our students to be transported by private vehicle. Parents who volunteer to transport students are reminded the following documentation is required: Parent Driver Declaration Form a copy of the current Vehicle Registration A copy of a current Drivers Licence Appendix 5 Form 100 Points of Identification Please provide this information to the office prior to the excursion if you have agreed to transport students other than your own child/ren by private vehicle. This will assist our school to comply with Department of Education Procedures.

Education Week Musical Locks on Gates Canberra

Matter of Seconds Whole School Production

PSSA PACER Rebate

Public Speaking

Congratulations to the following students who represented Glendale East Public School at the Zone Public Speak-ing Finals at Booragul Public School.

A special congratulations goes to Alex Holliday who received a Highly Commended Award for her speech on the day. Well done Alex!

Hi Everyone, My name is WOOF and I’m just letting you know that School Banking day is THURSDAY. So please bring your Bank Book into the office on Thursday mornings ready for banking. If your child/ren does not yet have a bank account, you can open one at your local Commonwealth Bank Branch. Kids, once you make 10 deposits you can claim one of our many rewards.

School Banking

School Drop Off and Pick Up Times This year we have seen a significant increase in the number of parents arriving late to pick their child up from school. Please remember that school finishes at 2:57pm and students should be collected from school at a designated pick up point. Please give notice before 2.45 to the office if you may be late to collect your children to make sure their teachers are given the message in plenty of time. Also in the mornings students that arrive before 8.30am will be unsupervised as there are no teachers on grounds duty before 8.30am. Please note student supervision times are 8.30am to 3.00pm .

Spare Clothes Unfortunately we do not have spare clothes at school, so we kindly ask parent/carers to have a spare set of clothes in their child’s bag, should you believe they may need a spare set.

Glendale East Public School Ph: 02 49549551

Email: glendalee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: http://www.glendalee-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Visit 1 (15/8) Getting to know you (drop and go—structured play (9.30am-11am). Visit 2 (29/8) Getting to know you (drop and go—structured play (9.30am-11am). Visit 3 (12/9) Getting to know you (drop and go—structured play (9.30am-11am).

Visit 4 (31/10) Children meet their buddies (9:30am-11am) Visit 5 (14/11) Children learning session with buddies (9.30am-11am) Visit 6 (28/11) Children learning session with buddies (9.30am-11am) including

Parents “Meet and Greet” morning tea and Kindy Orientation Graduation at 10:30am

Parent Information Session

12/09—6pm in the school library:

Uniform, P&C, canteen, School initiatives, Learning and Support Team

Kindy teachers discuss:

* Hints for getting kids ready

* Preparing for Literacy and Numeracy

* School Programs

* Best Start

2019 Important Dates

Literacy and Numeracy Info Session

28/11—9:30am-10:30am in the school library:

Literacy and numeracy expectations

How GEPS teaches literacy and numeracy

How parents can help at home

Literacy and numeracy resources

Glendale East Public School Important Dates — Term 4

Week Day Date Event

Week 5 Monday 11/11/2019 Kindergarten Hunter Valley Zoo Excursion

Thursday 14/11/2019 Kinder Orientation 5

Week 6

Monday 18/11/2019 Assembly - 1/2A

Tuesday 19/11/2019 SRC Farmers Fundraiser Out Of Uniform Day

Wednesday 20/11/2019 GTHS Gala Day Year 6

Thursday 21/11/2019 Student Leadership Speeches

Friday 22/11/2019 Senior Touch Football Gala Day

Week 7 Thursday 28/11/2019 Kinder Orientation 6

Thursday 28/11/2019 Kinder Orientation Literacy and Numeracy Session

Week 8

Monday 2/12/2019 Assembly - Both Kindergarten Classes and Gold Awards

Tuesday 3/12/2019 Year 6 GTHS Orientation Day

Wednesday 4/12/2019 Stage 2 Sydney Excursion

Thursday 5/11/2019 PBL Rewards Day

Week 9

Tuesday 10/12/2019 Swimming Carnival

Wednesday 11/12/2019 Parent Helper Morning Tea 11.15am-12pm

Thursday 12/12/2019 Year 6 Farewell

Friday 13/12/2019 Presentation Day

Week 10 Wednesday 18/12/2019 Last Day of School Year