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

Bulletin: 20:05

Term: 2 Week: 6 Thursday 4 June

CALENDAR Monday 8 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Friday 3 July Last Day of Term 2 Monday 20 July School Development Day (Student Free) Tuesday 21 July First Day of Term 3 Wetherill Street, Wetherill Park 2164 Phone: 9604 3161 9604 4501 Stephen Gray Principal

Dear Parents and Caregivers, WE’RE BACK! We’ve been back for nearly a fortnight now and things are getting back to normal. I’ve been in every class and have been impressed with how hard all the students are working. I have been particularly pleased with our Kindergarten students. It has been a tough start to their school careers, but after some initial apprehension when we came back five days a week, it’s now smiles all round! MORNING DROP OFF/AFTERNOON PICK UP Thank you for your patience and understanding with our new morning drop off and afternoon dismissal procedures. Ensuring the safety of our 330 students as they arrive, then later leave, is our main priority and takes a huge effort on behalf of the whole community. The morning drop off has been very good, no doubt helped by the naturally staggered arrival of our students. The afternoons too, after a few early hiccups, seem to be working well. A couple of friendly reminders:

• while every attempt is being made to give parents the opportunities to socially distance, ultimately it is your responsibility to ensure that this occurs.

• road rules around the school still apply. That means Bus Zones and No Stopping Zones are not to be used for parking or as a Drop and Kiss Zone. I would also discourage the practise of performing a U-turn across double lines. I have been informed that council rangers will be patrolling school zones over the next few days and if necessary will be issuing fines.

• The expectation is that all students will be collected by a parent/carer by 3:00pm. If for any reason this is not possible, please contact the office and advise of the alternative arrangements. Students not picked up by bell time will be taken by staff to the office to wait for their parent/carer.

SCHOOL GATES Until further notice, both the Charles St and Gemoore St gates will be locked between 9:00am and 2:45pm each day. Students arriving late and essential visitors must access the school during these times via the pedestrian gate on Wetherill St and report immediately to the front office upon arrival.

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SEMESTER 1 REPORTS Semester 1 reports will be sent home with every child on Thursday 2 July. For this semester only, it will be a simplified version of the report you normally receive. It will focus on the learning that has taken place so far this year. It will include student’s progress and achievements, as well as areas for development. The grading of students using the five point A-E scale will not feature in this report. PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS Unfortunately, at this point of time we are not permitted to organise face to face parent/teacher interviews, except in exceptional circumstances. If you would like to speak to your child’s class teacher, please contact the school so that a phone interview can be arranged. OPPORTUNITY CLASS PLACEMENT 2021 Online applications for Year 5 opportunity class placement in 2021 open on Tuesday 9 June 2020. Parents of Year 4 students considering the opportunity class option for next year must first complete the Intention to apply letter which has been sent home with every Year 4 student and return it to myself. Further information and the online application can be accessed at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5 Applications close on Friday 26 June 2020. Opportunity classes cater for gifted and talented students in Years 5 and 6. The nearest classes to our school are located at Smithfield Public School, St Johns Park Public School and Harrington Street Public School. To gain entry, students who apply must sit a placement test on Wednesday 16 September 2020. This is usually a very difficult test and parents will need to carefully consider if it is suitable for their child. If you would like further information, please contact me through the school office. 2019 ANNUAL REPORT The 2019 Annual Report provides a snapshot of the activities, programs and achievements at Smithfield West last year and is now available on the school website.

www.smithfielw-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au If you would like to discuss any aspect of this report or do not have access to the internet and would like a copy, please do not hesitate to contact me. PUBLIC HOLIDAY A reminder to all families that Monday 8 June is the Queen’s Birthday public holiday and there is no school. Have a wonderful long weekend spending time with your family and friends. School resumes for Week 7 on Tuesday June 9. SCHOOL SCARVES I have noticed that coloured scarves are beginning to appear in our playground as the mornings become cooler. Did you know that we have our own green scarf? Priced at a very reasonable $7.00 it is available through the school uniform shop. If you would like to purchase one please contact the school office. Stephen Gray Principal KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS 2021 It has come to that time of the year again where we are enrolling students for Kindergarten 2021. If you, a friend or neighbour have a child who is turning 5 before 1 August 2021 then they are eligible to begin school next year. Please fill out an enrolment form from the office. UNIFORM SHOP School uniforms can be purchased by contacting the school and placing orders over the phone and paying on the Smithfield West Public School website where you will also find a copy of the uniform price list. Face-to-face purchases will not be permitted.

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ASSEMBLY AWARD RECIPIENTS 21 May 2020

KC Maude Makoare, Felicia Tang, Lawan Bahaddin, Emma Arena

KG Linden Tran, Andrew Shamshon, Anabel Qaqos, Alessio Patane

KN Noorhan Issa, Merry Zaya, Maksim Slepcevic, Ishan Verma

1O Joanna Kami, James Turner, Bonnie Carr, Valerie Chom

1/2L Mark Tuscano, Laurice Fajloun, Jayden Nguyen, Jimi Mikhaeil

2P Amanda Shebo, Majd Al-Saour, Mariam Kanno-Pereira. Malachi Clegg

2R Handa Denha, Mariana Kanno-Pereira, Jonathan Tuscano, Angelina Koril

3F Angalin Arena, Rodeen Shabo, Angelina Chand, Jayden Pham

3N Layelle Taha, Sabrina Pau, Fadi Esttaifan, Jad Al Khouri

4C Henry Atta-Opoku, Zachary Byrne, Tamia Kanno-Pereira, Viliami Tuigamala

4H Charlene Phan, Jordan Tran, Tevita Amone, Jaida Muscat, Nadeen Tamro

5D Azar Barkil, Karam Al Shabi, Ronaldo Shandal, Noor Kwrea

5/6M Leyla Akdogan, Razaz Arbab, Carol Bui, Kareen Shabo

5/6R Lucas Lazar, Zaharah Al Sarrajy, Liam Sarkis, Alexi Sinadinos, Zoey Napper

6K Bavin Bahaddin, Orlando Pau, Cherbel Odisho, Dany Botany ASSEMBLY AWARD RECIPIENTS 4 June 2020

KC Karas Hilal, Sophia Ngungutau, Adrian Kwrea, Gabriella Isho

KG Elmar David, Donya Al Khatawi, Ella Armota, Georges Eshaq

KN Anmol Singh, Jeseka Matti Hirmiz, Orlina Yatkin, Maryam Karash

1O Brayden Kibby, Jack Butrus, Cassandra Tong, Marcella Eshaq

1/2L Jayden Nguyen, Jema Butrus, Lachlan Byrne

2P Raad Al Shabi, Zaid Abu Rumman, Daleen Shakoori, Dakota Turner

2R Andryan Komo, Branda Tomi, Delara Varghaei, Fely-May Omongos

3F Selu Mafi, Banyameen Esho, Marven Alzebari, Bahar Shaaya Almoshy

3N Ryslyn Omongos, Daniel Al Khatawi, Materan Cacus, Meera Arbo

4C Roz Allahwardy, Maryam Esho, Xavier Singh

4H Jordan Tran, Anthony Porfida, Jaida Muscat, Jovandro Yalda

5D Darren Sok, Rushil Bali, Iden Azeez, Jason Mooshi, Farah Zaeem

5/6M Maryam Husaina, Shadi Al-Khalid, Marc Touma, Taylor Wales, Amira Kanj

5/6R Angelena Alhanoon, Hope Robinson, Amira Taha, Eugenia Zaya

6K Makdlina Alzebari, Ketheyros Kami, Gissika Koril, Pepe Folauga Nua

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This year our school has registered once again to participate in the NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge. The purpose of the challenge is to encourage students to participate in sport and physical activity to lead a healthy lifestyle. Over a ten week period, we will be monitoring physical activity levels during class time, at recess and lunch as well as during sport lessons. Physical activity outside school hours will also count towards the challenge award. The aim is to work towards an average at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day for 10 weeks. Physical activity is valued for its physical, social and emotional benefits. It also helps young people to develop communication skills, confidence and resilience. We would like to invite families to support us in encouraging students’ healthy use of leisure time and to experience the joy of being active together. If you have any further questions about the challenge, please contact Miss Novak who will be pleased to talk with you. M. Novak Organiser

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION It is very important that all student information held by the school is correct. Parent contact details, mailing addresses, email addresses and phone numbers must be current, especially in times of emergency. Please note, if you have changed your address then proof of your new residential address (eg a copy of a utilities bill or lease agreement) must be provided to the office. M. Bennett