KEY MESSAGES about FAIRFIELD HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL At our school we are committed to : Providing a WIDE RANGE OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES for the children with an

EMPHASIS ON THE BASIC SKILLS. (Reading, Mathematics, Spelling, Oral / Written Communication and Information Technology)

Ensuring we have a SAFE, CARING ENVIRONMENT for the children. Maintaining a DEDICATED, PROFESSIONAL teaching staff. HIGH EXPECTATIONS in relation to: academic performance, behaviour,

uniforms, maintenance of our buildings and grounds. Involving PARENTS and COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

STUDENT SAFETY MATTERS Dear Parents, Please be aware of the following safety matters. SCHOOL GATES

The school gates are locked at 9.30am each morning.

The electronic gate in Station Street is the point of entry during the day.

Pedestrian gates are opened at 3.00pm.

PLAYGROUND TEACHER SUPERVISION commences at 8.45am. There is no student supervision until 8.45am. STUDENT TOILETS are only for use by our students. Parents / visitors are not permitted to use the student toilets.

Newsletter of Fairfield Heights Public School

March 2019

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ROAD SAFETY MESSAGE

Please insist your child crosses

Station Street or Camden

Street at the Wombat Crossing.

RESPECTING OUR

NEIGHBOURS We request that parents / carers respect our neighbours when choosing where to park before school and at the end of the school day. * Please DO NOT park in or across driveways. * NO double parking - this is dangerous for our students.

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT

DAY A School Development Day will be held on MONDAY 29th April, 2019. This date has been determined by the NSW Department of Education. On this day students remain at home to enable staff to work together to plan and develop the school’s educational programs. The focus area for the School Development Day will be K-6 Literacy and Numeracy.

DAY 1 of TERM 2 for K-6 students is

TUESDAY 30th APRIL 2019.

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Road Safety Message

CHILDREN CROSSING Fairfield Heights Public School currently has School Crossing Supervisors to assist children using the school crossings on Camden Street and Station Street, Fairfield Heights. Jennifer and Robert are employed by the Roads and Maritime Service and are on duty at the crossings during the following times :

CAMDEN STREET STATION STREET 8:30am to 9:30am 8:30am to 9:30am

and and 2:45pm to 3:45pm 2:45pm to 3:45pm

There are a number of things that children should remember when using the supervised crossing.

Wait at the required marshalling area.

Watch the Supervisor. Listen to instructions given by the Supervisor. Allow other children to watch, listen and obey.

Walk quickly across the crossing when instructed to. Do not ride a skateboard, bicycle or other wheeled toy across the crossing. Parents, if you are driving and approaching the crossing and the Supervisor is displaying the STOP CHILDREN CROSSING sign, you must observe the road rules for the supervised crossing i.e. slow down and stop until the Supervisor and all other pedestrians have left the crossing. You can also assist in ensuring your child’s general safety by parking your vehicle legally and responsibly and meeting your child on the school side of the road. Parents should also be good role models for their children by using the crossing facilities and waiting until the Supervisor instructs you to cross.

School Attendance

Did you know? If students miss eight days in each school term, by the end of primary school they will have missed a year of education!!!

P & C News Thank you and congratulations to our 2019 - P & C Committee.

President Mrs Debbie Doble

Vice-President Mrs Loueen Fellew

Vice-President Mrs Linda Peacock

Treasurer Mrs Sandra Wilding

Secretary Ms Tracey Ruxton

P & C

DATES to REMEMBER

MARCH

Sat 23

NSW State Election Our school is a Polling Place!

27 Years 3-6 School Cross Country Carnival

28 Yr 1-6 Gold Banner & School Leadership assembly.

APRIL

10 School Photos. Children wear summer uniform

12

3-6 ANZAC DAY Ceremony at school. Last day of Term 1.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

29 School Development Day

30 Students return to school. Term 2 Begins

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eSafety Commissioner Australian Government

eSafety.gov.au

Talk to your kids before a stranger does. No matter what their age, if your kids are online, now’s the time to talk about online safety. It can be hard to know how and when to talk to kids about staying safe online. While they might know a lot about technology, they don’t always know as much as you do about life. To better understand the issues and start the conversation, you need the right tools, tips and advice. Through our eSafety website, you can learn how to talk to your kids about cyberbullying, online predators, sexting and other inappropriate content.

Visit eSafety.gov.au

FRIDAY 8:24PM SENT BY UNKNOWN NUMBER

Don’t tell

Ur mum

Or dad

Online Safety

Start the Chat

ANAPHYLAXIS Our school is concerned about the safety and well-

being of all our students. Many of you will know

someone who is affected by anaphylaxis, a life

threatening allergic reaction. Our school does its

best to be an allergy aware school. Staff have had

training in severe allergy management and we

have implemented lots of strategies to help keep

students at risk of anaphylaxis as safe as we can.

We now have a number of students who live with

the risk of anaphylaxis to foods and insect stings.

Whilst these children are being taught to care for

themselves at an age appropriate level, we ask

that you help us educate your child on the

importance of not sharing food with others,

washing hands after eating and calling out to an

adult if they think their friend with allergies is

sick.

9 foods cause 90% of food allergies.

These foods are:

Peanuts are the leading cause of severe allergic

reactions, followed by tree nuts, shell fish, fish and

milk.

To learn more about anaphylaxis and food

allergies, go to www.allergyfacts.org.au and

www.allergy.org.au

Egg Sesame Peanut

Milk

Soy

Fish

Wheat

Tree nuts

(cashews,

almond,

pistachio

etc.)

Crustacea

(prawns,

lobster,

crabs etc.)

Special Religious Education At our school we provide opportunities for students to participate in weekly Special Religious Education Programs. These programs are taught by approved providers and follow a curriculum of instruction. For more information regarding Special Religious Education Programs follow these links; Catholic - provided by the Archdiocese of Sydney - http://ccd.sydneycatholic.org/publications/curriculum-resources/

Anglican - provided by the Anglican Archdiocese of Sydney - http://www.whysre.com.au/ Islamic - provided by The Islamic Council - http://www.isre.org.au/scope-k-6/ Students who do not attend Special Religious Education Programs are supervised by teachers during this time and are given alternative, meaningful activities.

FAIRFIELD HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL

School Discipline Code When parents enrol their children at Fairfield Heights Public School they enter into a partnership with the school staff. This partnership is based on shared responsibility in developing in children an understanding of appropriate behaviour. Part of our Discipline Policy is the Discipline Code below. Please discuss with your child the code and the associated responsibilities. Different sections of the Discipline Policy will be included in future newsletters.

THE CODE MY RESPONSIBILITIES

Be respectful of people, property and our school.

Display good manners at all times.

Be courteous, kind and considerate.

Be honest to myself and others.

Respect school, personal and others’ property.

Follow our classroom and school rules.

Be an active, co-operative learner.

Try to do my best at all times.

Be attentive and co-operative in class.

Listen and follow instructions.

Ask my teachers for help.

Come prepared for the school day.

Respect the rights of others.

Deliver all school messages to my parents.

Be happy and safe at school.

Go to the teacher if I need help.

Play safely, not hurt, bully, tease or threaten others.

Never bring dangerous objects, weapons or prohibited substances to school.

Obey instructions from my teachers.

Play where I can be seen by a teacher and not in ‘out-of-bounds’ areas.

Be in the correct place at the correct time.

Arrive at school and leave the grounds at the correct time. (No teacher supervision until 8.45am).

Be punctual to lines.

Move about the school sensibly and quietly.

Be proud of my school.

Wear my school uniform with pride.

Put my rubbish in the bin.

Display my best behaviour at all times.

Be safe, courteous and considerate when travelling to and from school.

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All the very best ! S J Gerard - Principal