CLASS SHIELD

This week we are focusing on being respectful safe learners while lining up.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Week 5 Term 3

18-20/8/20 Parent teacher interviews (via telephone call)

19/8/2020 Wacky Wednesday

Year 5 Check in Week 5 - 7

Week 6 Term 3

26/8/2020 Wacky Wednesday Pie Drive orders due

Week 7 Term 3

2/9/2020 iLearn – on hold until term 4 Wacky Wednesday

Week 8 Term 3

7/9/2020 Pie orders to be picked up

9/9/2020 Wacky Wednesday

Year 3 Check in Term 3 Week 10 –Term 4 Week 2

NOTES HOME

• Pie Drive orders due 26/8/2020

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Covid-19 Update – Remainder of Term 3 Yesterday schools received updated advice from the Department of Education in consultation with NSW Health. Some of what has changed? Students are to stay within their cohort group (class, year group or stage) for all learning and extra-curricular activities, including sports and arts and physical activities. Group singing/chanting and playing of wind instruments in groups are no longer allowed. (no choir and recorder) Activities that are on hold: Kindergarten orientation Year 7 orientation has been delayed until Term 4. School camps and Excursions Things that remain the same: Parents/carers and other non-essential visitors are not allowed on the school site. School formals, graduation or other social events are not permitted. School Library and Canteen are open School Assemblies (limit to 15 minutes and no external visitors) School Photos & Scripture are taking place Face to face P & C Meetings not permitted Our school will continue to be vigilant when implementing infection control, physical distancing and personal hygiene protocols to protect the health and safety of students and staff. We continue to promote the need to follow good hygiene practices such as: • regularly washing hands • avoiding sharing drinks or food • coughing or sneezing into your elbow, or a tissue which should be discarded immediately • bringing water bottles rather than using the bubblers Year 3 & Year 5 Check In As the NAPLAN assessments are not taking place this year we have opted into check-in assessments for Year 3 & 5. The assessments are designed to supplement existing school practices to identify how students are performing in literacy and numeracy and to help teachers tailor their teaching more specifically to student needs.

Working together as partners in the education of your child.

Jo Cafe

Week 5 Term 3 2020 NEWSLETTER Tuesday, 18 August 2020

We are proud of…

OUR STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Our Students of the Week are: Tianna Markwick for fantastic effort and improvement in reading and writing; Susannah Allan for excellent narrative writing; Nate Barnes for thoughtful illustrations on his story salad work; Ella Geale for always trying her best; Matilda Klavins for taking an interest in her learning at home; Jake Evans for excellent and engaged application to learning; Isabella Tobin for applying herself well in all areas; Noah Davis for excellent work in all areas; Savannah Corby for being resilient; Alani Swiegers for excellent narrative writing and Jessie Maiava for fantastic mentoring of younger students. OUR ASSEMBLY AND PLAYGROUND AWARD WINNERS David Batten and Brooklyn Tavella are congratulated for being Respectful Safe Learners. They both received a voucher from the canteen to thank them. OUR WINNERS OF THE CLASS SHIELD Congratulations to K Pink who are the winners of this week’s class shield. They are congratulated for being Respectful Safe Learners. Billy Reedy and Danica Smith collected the shield on behalf of K Pink.

The following children were presented with their Striving Higher Awards during assembly on Friday, 14 August. 5 Awards – Merit Level Lachlan Lane, 10 Awards - Riley Mitchell, Kiara Reed, Marnie Hearne,

While lining up we: are Respectful by:

• waiting for the teacher patiently

• following the teacher in two lines to Assembly

are Safe by:

• lining up in one or two lines

• hands and feet to ourselves are Learners by:

• Lining up quickly after the bell

Extra play tally!

STUDENTS LEADING THE WAY

STUDENT WELLBEING

ASSEMBLY AWARDS

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Water Bottles As we are still unable to use the school bubblers, can you please ensure that your child/ren bring a drink bottle to school each day.

School Attendance Updated Advice Students should be at school unless: • they have a medical certificate which states that they are unable to return to school due to an ongoing medical condition and the expected timeframe • they are currently unwell. In accordance with advice from NSW Health, parents and carers are reminded NOT to send children to school if they are unwell, even if they have the mildest flu-like symptoms. Schools will make arrangements for students who present as unwell or have flu like symptoms to be sent home.

NSW Health have requested that schools encourage anyone who is unwell or has even mild flu-like symptoms, to arrange to be tested through their local medical practitioner or one of the COVID-19 clinics. Students and staff with flu like symptoms will need to provide a copy of a negative COVID-19 test result before being permitted to return to school. Schools are not required to conduct widespread temperature screening or mandate the wearing of a mask.

Super Students

I was very proud of our students who attended ‘The World of Maths’ sessions last week. The students were given

wonderful feedback from the presenter. He said the behaviour of our Stage 3 students was some of the best he has seen, they were polite, engaged, creative and supportive of each other. Outstanding work kids!

Piano Lessons If you are interested in piano lessons for your child/ren please contact information below. Anna is our choir accompanist and is part of the Conservatorium of Music in Bathurst.

LIBRARY NEWS

It is so wonderful to see students borrowing! So many children are now catching up on their reward stamps and visiting “The Library Bookshop” as they have 10 stamps. We are so lucky to have our amazing P&C supporting this great reading program! Have a look at all the happy faces this week. Nichole Wade Teacher Librarian Raglan Public School

P&C NEWS

Raglan Public School P&C are fundraising with a Pie Drive. This year our pies are from Bakehouse on the Boulevard. Orders due back Wednesday 26 August and pick up will be Monday 7 September. Kind regards Amy Dalton President

CANTEEN ROSTER

Week 5 Term 3 Mon 17/8/2020 Chantrelle Davis, Robyn Davis-Egberts

Fri 21/8/2020 Katrina Tobin, Jason Robinson, Kristy Dolbel

Week 6 Term 3 Mon 24/8/2020 Robyn Wray, VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Fri 28/8/2020 Tammy Geale, Megan Russell

COMMUNITY NEWS

SPOTLIGHT ON World of Maths