GEPS NEWS Term 3 Week 6 Friday: 30th August 2019

Glendale East Public School - Safe, Respectful Learners

Glendale East Public School 8 Margot Street

GLENDALE 2285 Phone: 4954 9551 Fax: 4956 6248

Stage 3 Canberra Fun

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 7 Production Week! The week has finally arrived. Our students are looking forward to showing off all their amazing talents and hard work.

Monday—No Assembly due to production set up

Wednesday—Production (matinee and night time performance)

Thursday—Production—(Night time performance)

Friday—Stage 2 Touch Gala Day

Father’s Day Breakfast

Thank you to everyone who attended our Father’s Day Breakfast this morning. Despite the miserable weather a great morning was had by all. I would like to make a few specific thankyou’s to people who helped make the morning a success. Firstly to our P&C volunteers who coordinated the Father’s Day stall. I am sure all our Father’s will appreciate their gifts on Sunday morning. A big thank you also to Mrs McVey for coordinating our breakfast and all the staff who showed off their Barbequing skills . I would also like to acknowledge Mrs Whatman, who once again donated a beautifully designed blanket and apron to raffle off to one lucky Dad. Mrs Whatman also donated some brand new GEPS aprons for our staff to use when cooking the BBQ . Thanks so much.

I would also like to thank both Coles and Woolworths Glendale for their kind contribution to our Father’s Day Breakfast. The lovely fresh food was appreciated by all.

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.

SASS Appreciation Week This week is SASS Appreciation Week. This is a week where we recognise all the hard work our front office staff, SLSO’s and groundskeepers do to keep our school running. A lot of the time their work happens behind the scenes but I can assure everybody that our SASS staff do an amazing job in supporting our students, families and teachers in making sure they experience success at school. P&C Meeting

Our next P&C Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 11th September. The P&C executive have decided to use this meeting as an opportunity to discuss the current canteen situation and seek contributions from it’s mem-bers in how to improve on this important service for our students. I encourage all parents who would like more information on the canteen situation and who would like to constructively contribute to its operation to attend the meeting. I am sure that at the conclusion of the meeting we will be able to settle on a positive out-come for all. 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!

Message from 1/2I

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!

The students from Stage 3 recently undertook an educational tour of the national capital. They were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion, the Australian Government will contribute $20 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program toward these costs. The rebate will be paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion and has already been deducted from the overall cost to parents. We would also like to thank the wider school community for their support in assisting with the Stage 3 fundraising BBQ and cake stall. The students had a wonderful time and were a credit to both their families and our school. While most students declared that their favourite experience was the snow, a close second was their visit to Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial. The unexpected opportunity to participate in The Last Post service and laying of a wreath by our school leaders, Essence and Javier was particularly special.

Stage 3 Excursion to Canberra and the Snowy Mountains

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. Correct amount of cash can be left in an envelope addressed to the uniform shop. 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. NO uniform eftpos transactions can be made through the office. Correct amount of cash can be left in an envelope addressed to the uniform shop. 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, purchasing uniforms, 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 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!

PBL Focus

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

PBL FOCUS WEEK 8

Kindness

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

REQUEST FOR ALL SCHOOL MAINTENANCE LOCAL TRADES PROVIDERS AND

SUPPLIERS

The NSW Government has committed the largest investment in planned maintenance at public

schools in the history of NSW. A record $1.3 billion is being spent on an ambitious delivery

program, focused on employing local businesses and contractors across the state.

To assist in addressing regional school maintenance issues and at the same time

provide work for local trade’s persons and suppliers across the Hunter/Central Coast

regions, over $100 million is being invested to upgrade and maintain our school

Infrastructure.

Given this record spend by School Infrastructure NSW, you are invited to an Asset

Management Unit industry breakfast briefing. This will provide information to existing and new

contractors on how you can get involved.

To find out more by attending our Industry breakfast register at

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/industry-engagement-information-session-tickets-65766578607

or contact your Asset Management Unit on 4088 3500.

Week Day Date Event

Glendale East Public School Important Dates — Term 3

Week 7

Tuesday 3/09/2019 Musical Dress Rehearsal

Wednesday 4/09/2019 Musical Matinee and Night Performance

Thursday 5/09/2019 Musical Night Performance

Friday 6/09/2019 Stage 2 Touch Football Gala Day

Week 8

Monday 9/09/2019 Assembly - 3/4S

Wednesday 11/09/2019 NRL Gala Day

Wednesday 11/09/2019 APSMO Maths Comp 5

Thursday 12/09/2019 Kindergarten Orientation No. 3

Thursday 12/09/2019 Kindergarten Parent Information Session 6pm

Week 9

Mon - Fri 16/9-20/9/19 Parent Teacher Interviews

Thursday 19/09/2019 Year 6 Science Discovery Day

Friday 20/09/2019 Senior Touch Football Gala Day

Week 10 Monday 23/09/2019 Assembly - 1/2M

Friday 27/09/2019 Last Day Of Term