END OF TERM REWARD DAY

The PBL Team agreed that our end of Term 2 Rewards Day was a big success! The students all enjoyed themselves and some even had seconds. We would like to say a BIG thank you to Kate Palmer for all her assistance to make the day run so smoothly. Congratulations to everyone who qualified for their positive behaviour and attendance for the last five weeks.

SCHOOL REPORTS

Our School Reports were handed out to students on Monday afternoon. We ask that if your circumstances have changed and you require two copies the school office will need to be notified.

DATES FOR THE CALENDAR

2-4 Jul Year 5 Sydney Excursion 5 Jul Students last day of term 22 Jul Pupil Free Day 23 Jul Students Return For Term 3

CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 2

Week 10

1 Jul Rachael J 2 Jul Rachael J 3 Jul Rachael J 4 Jul Rachael J 5 Jul Makala B Sharna S

TERM 3

Week 1 22 Jul Racheal J 23 Jul Racheal J 24 Jul Rachael J 25 Jul Penny C 26 Jul Wendy P

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Last Friday we held our NAIDOC celebrations. I was full of pride as I saw our Stage Three students dance for our school community, parents and special guests. They confidently joined the Gomeroi Dance Group and encouraged students and preschool children to join together in dance. Meckenzie, Jack, Mathew and Cooper did an amazing job running our assembly, showing their great leadership skills. Each and every student participated in the cultural dance and didgeridoo workshops and played traditional Aboriginal games. We would like to thank our special guests; The Gomeroi Dance Group, Richie and Sue Lawton, Jacob Ellis from the OCHRE Opportunity Hub, UHSC Councillor James Burns, AECG President Raylene Price, AECG Secretary Melisa Powell and AECG Treasurer Rhonda Griffiths. It truly was a great day celebrating our rich Aboriginal culture thanks to the organisation of our Aboriginal Education Team.

As we enter the last week of term and stop to reflect on the student progress achieved I am heartened to see the number of students who have listened to their teacher’s feedback and guidance. Students who make the most progress take every opportunity offered to them and dial up their bravery to persist when learning seems challenging. I have enjoyed reading the semester one reports and encourage all students to spend time over the holidays setting learning goals ready to continue their learning progress at the start of Term Three.

Have a wonderful and safe holiday and we will see everyone when they return on Tuesday 23 July.

Deborah Fisher Principal

SCONE PUBLIC SCHOOL Success For All 82 – 98 Liverpool Street, Scone NSW 2337 Phone: 6545 1049 Fax: 6545 3046 Email: scone-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.scone-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 Week 10 Tuesday 2 July 2019

ASSEMBLY TIMES 9.30am Years 3-6

12.45pm Years K-2 Item KR

Term 2 Week 10 Tuesday 2 July 2019

PSSA BOYS TOUCH FOOTBALL On Monday 1st July our Senior Boys Touch Football team played Muswellbrook South Public School. The boys were successful in winning 13-3. I was very proud of the boys and how well they played and encouraged each other showing great sportsmanship. Well done and I look forward to taking you away to the next round for Touch Football. Keep up the fantastic effort!

Miss Smith

MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVES PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

Yesterday, Hallie and Eloise travelled to Maitland East Public School to participate in the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition. Both girls had to present a prepared speech based on a list of Stage Three topics. They spoke eloquently on being global citizens. This competition also requires each speaker to deliver an impromptu speech. The topic was “Dirt”. Neither Hallie nor Eloise gained a top three place, but we are very proud of their efforts. We thank both girls for their commitment to public speaking, volunteering to participate in this competition and preparing so thoroughly for it. We also thank their parents who transported their daughters to the venue.

Nicole Borg

SHOW YOUR STRIPES Last Thursday Scone Public School dressed in stripes to raise money for Ronald McDonald House. We raised $421!! A huge thank you to everyone who supported the SRC to raise funds for this worthy cause.

Mrs Russ SRC Convenor

Term 2 Week 10 Tuesday 2 July 2019

2019 SCHOOL CONCERT Our biennial school concert is just around the corner and your child’s teacher has already been busy planning spectacular items. Please keep an eye out in your child’s bag for information regarding costuming and requirements for your child’s item. If you haven’t received a note yet please contact your child’s teacher.

Scone Public School Concert Committee

2019 UNSW COMPETITIONS At Scone Public School, students from Year 3-6 are invited to participate in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools which are held each year by the University of NSW. In 2019 the testing is moving to an online format. Due to the online format, tests will need to be completed on the set date only. Unfortunately the cost is non-refundable.

The competitions are held in the following areas and will be testing:

• Digital Technologies – common operating systems and hardware, word processing, graphics and multimedia, spreadsheets and data bases, internet and email, programming and scripting. Competition Date: Tuesday 3 September 2019

• Science – measuring and observing, interpreting data, predicting and concluding from data, investigating, reasoning and problem solving. Competition Date: Thursday 5 September 2019

• English - reading for meaning in literary texts, reading for meaning in factual texts, textural devices, syntax and vocabulary. Competition Date: Tuesday 17 September 2019

• Mathematics – number and arithmetic, algebra and patterns, measures and units, space and geometry, chance and data. Competition Date: Thursday 19 September 2019.

The cost of each competition is $15.95 If you would like your child to enter any or all of these competitions, you can order and pay through the Parent Payment System which the ICAS is offering for the first time in 2019.

Please follow the UNSW Global link and use the unique access code to order and pay. You will be able to make payments until July 31 2019.

Instructions for parents Parents can access this service by typing unsw.global/parentpay into a browser. Parents will require a unique access code to purchase assessments that were registered by your school. Scone Public School’s unique access code is: e4068edd79 Parents are not required to enter a Student ID number but must enter the child’s name, date of birth and the Year Level for the test.

LOST PROPERTY

We have a large amount of unnamed lost property awaiting collection. Please check the table in front of the library to see if any items belong to your family. Any clothing that is left at the end of this term will be donated to the Red Cross.

COMMUNITY NEWS Scone Films will be screening the rock music drama, Rocketman, rated M 7.30pm Friday 5th July Christmas in July Event – Dress up as Elton if you like. ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspirational story - set to Elton John’s most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton - tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. Rocketman will screen at their pop-up cinema at the corner of Oxford Road and Cooper Street, Scone. Tickets are $12. To be sure of a ticket, purchase in advance from our website or at Hunt a Book, Scone. Running time is 2hrs. Everyone is welcome. Doors open 7pm. Delicious Wine or Mulled Wine & festive nibbles $5. For insurance, Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. But tickets www.sconefilms.org.au/film-info Like us and share www.facebook.com/sconefilms

Term 2 Week 10 Tuesday 2 July 2019

Term 2 Week 10 Tuesday 2 July 2019

Registrations are open for the League Stars Holiday Clinic to be held at Wilson Memorial Park in Murrurundi. League Stars is a non-contact skill development program that provides the perfect introduction to Rugby League for Primary School aged children. The program is open to children aged 5 – 12 years.

Event: League Stars Holiday Clinic - Murrurundi Date: Friday the 12th of July Time: 9.30am Registration to 12.30pm Finish Venue: Wilson Memorial Park, Murrurundi Participation Cost: $40 – Including League Stars Pack

To register a participant please visit: http://bit.ly/LeagueStarsMurrurundi

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