GLENORIE SCHOOL

BULLETIN

Ph: 9652 1237 Fax: 9652 2538

Email: glenorie-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.glenorie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Term 3, Week 8

12 September 2019

Upcoming Events Date Event

17 Sept ICAS English test

19 Sept ICAS Maths test

20 Sept Colour Run

23 Sept Stewart House clothing collection

24 Sept 7:00pm P&C Meeting

25 Sept Stage 2 Barangaroo Excursion

27 Sept Silver/Gold Assembly

27 Sept Bush Fire Wise Assembly

27 Sept Last day Term 3

14 Oct First day for teachers & students Term 4

16 Oct Sydney North Athletics Carnival

21 Oct First 2020 Kindy Orientation

29 Oct Book Swap

NAPLAN Results Our school’s NAPLAN Test results in Literacy and Numeracy are improving. Some of our assessment results include:

43.15% of our Yr 3 & Yr 5 average NAPLAN Reading & Numeracy results were in the top two bands.

40% of our Yr 5 students performed in the top two bands in Grammar and Punctuation, above the state.

30% of our Yr 5 students performed in the top two bands in Numeracy.

73% of our Yr 3 students performed in the top two bands in Grammar and Punctuation, 17% above the state.

70% of our Yr 3 students performed in the top two bands in Writing.15% above the state.

72% of our Yr 3 students performed in the top two bands in Reading, 21% above the state.

Congratulations to all of our Yr 3 and Yr 5 students. Our NAPLAN Assessment results are outstanding. Thanks to our parents for being committed to supporting learning at home and a special thanks to all of our staff for consistently striving for excellence for all of our students.

The Partners in Learning parent feedback survey The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement. We really need parents to take part in this survey. At present, only 6% of our parents have completed the survey. Running this survey will help our school understand parents’ and carers’ perspectives on their child’s experience at school. These include communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and practices at home and parent/carer views on the school's support of learning and behaviour. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements. The survey is conducted entirely online at home or on public computers. The survey typically will take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey will be conducted between 27 August and 26 October. Participating in the survey is voluntary; however, your responses are very much appreciated.

Survey : https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/7jqxq

More information about the survey is available at:

http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-

parents

P&C Meeting The P&C Association has been very active in achieving important goals for your children. On Tuesday 24rth September, we will host another meeting to discuss school matters and you are most welcome to attend. 7:00pm ~ Staffroom.

The school and parents working together to improve opportunities for our children.

Donations for our Soldiers Our Soldiers were so grateful to all the wonderful parents who donated many items for the care packages that the Fantini’s sent over to them in eastern Egypt. All the wonderful students who donated items for the soldiers should be happy to know that they really did appreciate all the items that they received. Read the soldiers letter of appreciation in this bulletin.

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Jersey Day 2019 Jersey day this year was a little wet but we did not let that deter our enthusiasm and support for the Jersey Day initiative. Jersey Day was established after Nathan Gremmo tragically lost his life in an accident in 2015, but his family gave the gift of life to others through organ donation. Our students looked resplendent in a sea of different coloured ‘Jerseys’ as we participated in this event.

Kindergarten, Year 1 & Year 2 at the Zoo The students had the best day washing elephants, patting kangaroos and snakes, and sleeping on the bus on the way home. Thank you to all our parent helpers who gave up a day to be with 120 5- 8 year olds all day. Thanks to Mrs Holland for all her wonderful organisation. Great job.

CAMP is going WELL!!! I would like to congratulate all of the stage three students who are in Canberra this week. ALL children are being exceptionally well-behaved. They are all having a great time! We will see them tomorrow night around 6:00pm.

Become involved in your child’s education. Enjoy learning! Lyn Pearce Principal

Upcoming Payment Reminders:

Year/Class Event Cost Due date

Years K-6 Colour Run (20 Sep) $15 (via Flexischools) ASAP

Years 3-4 Barangaroo (25 Sep) $28 20 September

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Dear Glenorie Public School

I am writing to you after receiving a soldier’s care package recently from one of your Grade 6 students, Mia.

It is the end of my fourth month of a seven month rotation to the Sinai Peninsula in eastern Egypt. My job here is to train the Fijian army personnel here providing security to the Multinational Force & Observers, to improve relationships with our Pacific Ocean Neighbours.

I am very pleased to receive such an awesome gift from her with all with many of my favorite things such as Maltesers, Tic Tacs, toothpaste (much needed after these lollies), Arnotts shapes and absolutely my most favorite of all time VEGEMITE!!

I would also like to thank you and Mia from the Fijians that received some of your care packages! We had such a huge number of care packages that came in we couldn’t keep let alone eat them all and so shared them around with the Fijians and Colombians we work closely with!! Please find below the picture we took handing them out to the Fijians. I’m on the far right in uniform after explaining where they had come from and why we wanted to share them.

Again thank you VERY much from myself and the other soldiers I shall be sharing these items with. A taste of home is always very appreciated.

On my return in November, I would very much like the chance to come to the school and thank you in person, if the school would like and or allow this please let me know via this email address. I live in Oyster Bay and work out of Sutherland, NSW.

If there is any questions please let me know.

Regards

Chris Hayden

SGT Security Sergeant

Multinational Force &Observers South Camp Sharn El Sheik Sinai Peninsula, Egypt

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We are proud to announce that this year we will be introducing The Great Book Swap to Glenorie Public School. The Great Book Swap is an initiative of The Indigenous Literacy Foundation and aims to celebrate reading in our great school, and raise much-needed funds for remote communities.

What happens with the funds we collect?

Since its inception, The Indigenous Literacy Foundation has gifted over 350,000 books to over 280 communities, and published 90 community stories, that reflect 18 Aboriginal languages. They work closely with communities across Australia to create more books for the younger generation.

So how will the Great Book Swap work at Glenorie?

Starting from next week, we would ask that students bring into school some books that they would like to donate to the cause. We ask that the books be appealing to the same age group as your child, and that they be in excellent condition. The will be collected by classroom teachers and then transferred to the library. On Tuesday 29th October and Wednesday 30th October the Library will have tables of donated books displayed. Students will be asked to contribute a gold coin donation, and will take a book from the table to take home and keep, hence the title, Great Book Swap.

We are really excited about this new and very important venture. Please encourage your child to think about this great cause, bring in a book or two from home to donate and contribute a gold coin to the library event.

Keep reading!

Mrs Cook

Sporting Achievements Congratulations to Ella S who represented Glenorie

Public School at the Arndell Interschools

competition. Ella and her horse Mason came 1st in

the Open Primary Supreme Champion Rider.

Congratulations to Ben S who represented

Glenorie Public School at the PSSA State Touch

Football Competition. Ben and the team Sydney

North won the competition held in Newcastle.

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P & C News

2nd GPS Warrior Colour Run 2019

The Countdown is on for the 2019 Warrior Colour Run – 20th September 2019.

Check list for 2019 Colour Run…..

Have you??

• Ordered your lunch pack on Flexischools – parents can order also – CUT

OFF is Wednesday 18th September (normal canteen is closed this day and

replaced with a special menu)

• Asked your family and friends to sponsor you – so you can claim your

Prize

• Donated – Pool Noodles, Large Zip Lock Bags – by 13th September

ALL Volunteers able to help with set up meet at the bottom oval at 9:30am Friday morning.

We are also looking at selling some mixed lolly bags as part of the canteen on the day – Any family wishing to

donate lollies or fun size chocolates can we have these by 18th September 2019

Fundraising is easy and it’s great to see the kids approach family and friends to sponsor them to complete the

course. Log onto https://www.mycause.com.au/events/gpswarriorcolourrun FIND your child’s class, select your

CHILD’s Name and simply follow the prompts to payment. Either SEND this link through your contacts, post

on Facebook or Instagram account and watch it rise. All proceeds will go toward a new “Share our Learning

Space furniture” for our Library.

We have a great Incentive Prize program and the kids are really excited. See the back of this newsletter or look

online to view the prizes.

Canteen Manager Role

Resumes or any questions can be directed to Dennise Williams, Kelly Kearns or Libby Cuza. A full assessment

of all written applications will be done and then followed by interviews.

The person we are seeking is one that can demonstrate the essential criteria but most importantly can understand

and work well with the volunteers in our school community as you need to work hand in hand.

OOSH News

The Vacation Care program is ready for your review and enrolments are welcome now. We are offering an “Early

Bird Discount” for all completed enrolments by 20th September 2019.

From 14th October, the afternoon session fee will increase to $18 for permanent bookings and $25 for casual

bookings. Just remember that you need to give 1 week’s notice for any changes to permanent bookings. If you

have any questions in relation to this policy, please contact Shannon McCarthy.

Please contact the OOSH on 9652 0074 if you have any questions in relation to the OOSH program and

availabilities for your children to attend.

Glenorie Bakery – Spring Pie Drive – P&C Fundraiser

During spring Glenorie Bakery is offering our school (and other local schools) $5 for each frozen/uncooked large

family pie sold - simply order and pay for it on the website provided and collect your pie from the bakery when

you need it. What a great meal idea while helping our school.

www.glenoriebakery.com.au/shop

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Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop will only operate Monday 9am to 10am.

Any orders placed on Flexischools can be collected at the uniform shop during operation hours or it will be placed

in the teacher’s pigeonhole to be hand delivered to your child. If the item is currently out of stock you will be

contacted and then the delivery will be made once stock has been replenished.

In term 4 the Uniform Shop will open on Monday and Thursday mornings in line with the Kindy Orientation

program.

Commonwealth Bank School Banking Program

Commonwealth Bank School Banking Program is available on Wednesday mornings 9am

to 9:25am. The rewards for 2019 are based on “Polar Savers”.

If you have any further questions please come to the school banking window and speak to

Hayley or Olivia and they can assist you.

Canteen

Recess and Lunch orders can only be ordered via Flexischools, by cut off time of 9:00am on Mondays and

Fridays.

Before commencing your Canteen shift – Please sign in at the office and then go directly to the canteen and the

coordinator for the day will get you started.

If volunteers do not fill the shifts canteen will close Monday 16th September.

Roster:

Week 7 - 13 September

Coordinator AM Mary Abood

Coordinator PM Libby Cuza

9:30-10:30 Renee Portelli

9:30-12 Karen Lettice

9:30-12 NEED SOMEONE

12-2 Kate Lugton

12-2 Liz Do Rozario

Week 8 16/09 – if we don’t get some more volunteers – Canteen will close this day

Coordinator Linda Z

9:30-12 NEED SOMEONE

9:30-12 NEED SOEMONE

11:30-2:30 NEED SOMEONE

Week 8 – 20th September – canteen closed – but there will be a special lunch orders and stall at lunch time.

WEEK 9 23/09 –

Coordinator Georgina Pollard

9:30-12 Chris Waterson

9:30-12 Linda Z

11:30-2:30 NEED HELP

Email: glenoriepandc@gmail.com Facebook: Glenorie Public School P & C Events

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Part Time Canteen Manager Needed Glenorie Public School P&C Association operates the school canteen two days per week throughout the NSW government school term. We are seeking to employ a casual part time Canteen Manager to facilitate in the:

• Ordering and preparation of food • Stock management • Management of volunteers including rosters and training • Face to Face Service on Canteen Days • Managing the Menu and any changes/new ideas • Preparation of required reports submit to P&C weekly and • Other task outlined in Job Description

As a paid employee of Glenorie Public School P&C Association, the Canteen Manager is answerable to Glenorie Public School P&C Association and the employer’s representative is the Canteen Coordinator.

An important aspect of the role is coordinating and working together with the volunteer parents of the school community, as they are a vital part of the longevity of the canteen.

To be considered for the position of Canteen Manager, please provide us information on the following criteria:

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of the ‘Fresh Tastes @ Schools NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy’, and • the ‘Nutrition in Schools Policy’ • Demonstrated organisational and time management skills • Demonstrated experience working in a customer service role • Ability to prepare and cook healthy foods • Willingness to promote healthy foods to the school on a daily basis • Demonstrated understanding of the importance of having good hygiene practices in place • A good understanding of WH&S principles • Good communication skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in the food service industry • Experience in supervising a small team • Holding a current certificate in food handling or an equivalent qualification

Hours: 10-14 hours across 2 days per week. Mondays and Fridays - 9:00-2:30. In School terms

Wages: Level 3 in accordance with Fast Food Industry Award 2010 for a casual employee

Additional Requirements:

• The successful candidate must complete and pass a Working with Children Check (at own cost), or provide a current WWC number at the time of interview.

• Must be a permanent resident of Australia

A full Job Description will be discussed at the time of interview and will include the above and further tasks.

TO APPLY

To apply for this role please forward your resume along with a cover letter addressing the listed criteria and email to glenoriepandc@gmail.com.

Advertised elsewhere and Applications close 5pm Friday 20th September 2019.

No agencies please.

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As part of Councils’ 25,000 trees by 2020 Project, Hornsby Council is giving away free trees to residents.

Our Nursery at Pennant Hills will be open 4 days in September for residents to collect trees.

More information can be found at http://trees.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/events/

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