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Principal’s Message
Welcome to Week 10. I hope the Easter weekend provided your family some rest and
relaxation. You may have seen in the media over the previous Christmas holiday period
that there were a number of metropolitan schools whose gates were opened and
playing fields were made accessible to the public for use by families as part of an active
and safe play space trial. The aim was to ensure that families have safe places to take
their children during the holidays where they can get active. Kicking a footy, playing tips,
running around etc. This trial has been extended for the April school holidays and I’m
pleased to share with you that our school has been selected to be part of the second
trial. This will mean that if you wish to come to school to use our fields or basketball
court to help get the children active these holidays you can. Access to classrooms and
buildings will be restricted for obvious reasons, but you will have our school grounds as
an alternative these holidays for play. We are currently going through a planning process
with Schools Infrastructure to prepare for the trial, after this is complete I should have
more details to share with you. Stay tuned.
I was informed this morning that one of our dedicated grandmas, Karen Nesbitt, had
entered an online Facebook competition run by an organisation called ‘All 4 One, All 4
Love’ that aims to support children undergoing treatment for leukeamia and similar
disorders, that result in severe immune deficiency, organ transplant or isolation. The
prize was to win $100 worth of hand‐sanitiser for your child’s school and Karen found
out over the weekend that she had won for Cardiff South PS. This means that we will
have some extra hand‐sanitiser to place in classrooms as we enter the winter flu season.
What a nice surprise, thanks Karen, what a great outcome for our students! Thanks also
to ‘All 4 One, All 4 Love’ for running this competition and selecting us!
Following another incident last week, I feel it is appropriate that I remind all school
families about the Department’s expectations of behaviour when you come onto a
public school site. All people on our site, students, teachers, parents and visitors are
entitled to be treated with respect and dignity and should have confidence that they can
be safe when at school. It is completely unacceptable to initimidate, harrass or threaten
another person. Within this, there is an expectation that no parent will approach
another child that is not their own (or the other child’s parent) and attempt to address
that child’s behaviour. If you are concerned about another child’s behaviour in relation
to your own child, you should speak with the class teacher or Assistant Principal for that
stage, so that they can investigate your concerns and decide upon the most appropriate
course of action.
Term 1, Week 10
Tuesday 3RD April 2018
Congratulations Students of the
Week!
Term 1 Week 9
Junior Student Award
Elvy Somers 2 Amber
Senior Student Award
Cody Matheson 3/4 Teal
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The penalties for coming onto school grounds and acting outside of these expectations are severe. If anyone
acts in breach of these expectations, under the Inclosed Lands Protection Act 1901 you can be refused entry
onto school grounds for lengthy periods of time. It means you cannot be on our site for assemblies, events,
volunteering or anything else including dropping off and picking children up at bell times. So please remember
this, it is a privilege and not a right that you are permitted onto our site and that privilege comes with a number
of expectations about how to behave towards others. Thank you to the many families who are always respectful
of others on our site and who don’t need this reminder.
If you, like me, have struggled to process the Australian Cricket Ball – tampering scandal I encourage you to read
today’s Parenting Ideas article at the end of th today’s newsletter. Very well written.
David Holland
Easter Raffle Winners
Thank you everyone for your support and assistance with selling Easter raffle tickets. The P&C raised just over
$1,400 which will go towards purchasing new home readers later in the year. Congratulations to the following
families and community members who took home prizes in last week’s P&C Easter raffle:
1. Summer Gow 8. Andrea Atkins
2. Summer Stankovic 9. Isi Bower
3. Brett Lambert 10. Jess Ford
4. Amy Zmak 11. Joanne McLain
5. Dakota Hughes 12. Kim Stunell
6. Will Bergquist 13. Mark Sinclair
7. Darren Hatherall
Cross Country
The re‐scheduled school cross country carnival is on this Thursday 5th April
commencing at 11am. Any families wishing to spectate may join us in the K‐2 playground at 11am. All visitors
will be asked to sign a visitor register which will be brought around by our student leaders. It may be advisable
to bring a chair to sit on and insect repellent to make your spectating experience more enjoyable!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Wk 10. 2.4 EASTER MONDAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
3.4
4.4 5.4 School Cross Country Carnival – 11.00am.
6.4 Newcastle Writers Festival
Wk 11. 9.4
10.4 Aboriginal PLP dinner – Yamuloong 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Combined Schools Anzac Service ‐ Leaders
11.4 Stage 2 Incursion – 9.30 Video Conference – ‘Captain Cook and the Secret Instructions’.
12.4 Assembly – 6 Blue
13.4 Out of Uniform Day – ‘Rubik’s cube’ theme. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS COMMENCE
ENJOY AND STAY SAFE Netball Gala Day
T2 Wk 1. 30.4 STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
1.5 STUDENT’S RETURN TO START TERM 2
2.5 3.5 4.5 Zone Cross Country
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Aboriginal PLP meetings
All of our Aboriginal families should have received an invitation last week to join us on Tuesday 10th April at
Yamuloong Conference Centre for dinner and the opportunity to collaborate with the class teachers in writing
your child’s 2018 PLP goals. To assist us with catering, please RSVP by Wednesday 4th April so that the
Yamuloong team can ensure there is sufficient food for those attending.
P&C Monthly Meeting Update ‐ March Every month the P&C meet, to discuss all things relating to the school and the benefits for our children. Here’s a summary of key points from last week’s meeting:
Business that arose from previous meeting included new hours for the uniform shop , information about the Treasurer’s Role (which still needs to be filled permanently), results from the P&C Survey (these will follow in a future newsletter) and options about the possibility for EFTPOS in the uniform shop.
In regards to trialling an EFTPOS option for the uniform shop – we are looking at the possibility of doing this towards the end of the year (end of Term 3, and Term 4). This would be a TRIAL PERIOD ONLY. The only way to have a machine comes at a rather large cost for a year, as this is charged at a monthly rate, meaning we would still be charged for months when the school is closed and we aren’t even using it. Costs would need to be covered for this to be viable as otherwise the uniform shop would be losing money. There would have to be a 2% surcharge for this.
The Fundraising committee had discussed some options for activities through the year – possibilities including a movie night, colour run, the usual raffles.
Principal’s report and Treasurer’s report – these are attached to the minutes, kept in the office.
Our next meeting will actually be held on Wednesday 16th May, 7pm, in the library. Everyone is more than welcome – you don’t need to be a member to attend meetings, if you are just wanting to hear what goes on, find out some information, raise a question, or just listen – open to everyone. Also, if you are worried about not being able to commit to every meeting and feel you can’t come due to that – again, more than welcome, even if you only come once or twice a year. Come along and help us help our kids and help our school.
Combined School Anzac Service
Next Tuesday, the school captains and house captains have been invited to join Mr Holland in representing our
school at the Newcastle Combined Schools Anzac Service at the Civic Theatre. The students are reminded to
return their permission notes and money this week. On the day, please come dressed in full school uniform
including black shoes.
Out of Uniform Fundraiser This year, a group of students from our school have again been selected to perform in StarStruck. They will be representing our school at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre in June for a number of performances in the Hunter Schools Concert‐ ‘Connect’. Over the years, there has been an increase in costs for students to participate and to support our StarStruck families with costs, we would like to have an Out of Uniform Day at school. The StarStruck students have selected the theme to be ‘Rubik’s Cube’ day! Each student is to come to school in 1 block colour from the Rubik cube (red, white, yellow, blue, orange, green). We plan to get some clever photos of the students throughout the day.
To support our families with this special event, please bring a gold coin donation to school with your child on ‘Friday the 13th of April’. We thankyou in advance for your support.
Miss Murray, Mrs Wynter and The Cardiff South StarStruckers!
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Getting to know ………………… Bailey Sawyer
Class 3/4 Teal Favourite Book Minecraft Zombie
By Zack Zombie Favourite Food Chicken Dino Nuggets What do you love about school Maths and Sport Best CSPS memory Making new friends in Year 3 Favourtie Colour Red What makes you laugh Knock Knock jokes!
SOUTHY STARS
James Eggenhuizen, 2 Lilac Colby Turnbull, 5 Topaz Zye Harvey, 4/5 Indigo
Coles Sports for Schools Update As you may be aware, the Coles Sports for Schools promotion has concluded and
vouchers are no longer being distributed at supermarkets. Now the big job of counting
and submitting our school’s vouchers will commence. If you have any vouchers at
home that you have been collecting bring them into school and place in the box at the
office as soon as possible. Currently we have collected almost 30,000 vouchers during
the promotion. The more vouchers we send away the more sporting equipment we
have the opportunity to gain for our school. Thanks for your support.
Uniform Shop
Just a reminder that our school uniform shop is now open twice a week – Wednesday mornings from 8:40am to
9.30am and Thursday afternoons from 2:50pm to 3.20pm.
Stage 2 Video Conference
The Stage 2 Video Conference is fast approaching. The last day to secure a spot is Monday 9th April (Week 11) with the Video Conferences held on Wednesday 11th April. Contact the front office to complete the accompanying permission note and make payment.
Kind Regards,
Stage 2 Teachers
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PSSA Soccer Teams
Following several school trials, these students successfully gained a position in the Cardiff South PSSA soccer
teams to participate in the Crossroads Winter Sport Competition to begin midway through Term Two.
Congratulations.
Seniors Juniors
Seb Pagoulatos Jye Pilarski
Zac Werner Bailey Spence
Lachlan Redpath Nate Walandouw
Sunny Jenkins Bailey Johnson
Ben Redpath Brianna Rittchen
Lincoln Davies Cooper Smith
Nate Goodwin Yaegan Faulkner
Lane Abraham Jhett Calcott
Connor Bashford Bo Gordon
Charlie Gibson Harry Pagoulatos
Zac Sliwa Oliver Cousins
Further details on starting dates and costs will be given to families at the beginning of Term Two.
Thanks
Mr Jardine
Happy Birthday to… Riley W 5 Topaz 5th April 11 Yrs
Harrison B 6 Blue 6th April 12 Yrs
Brock C 5/6 Peach 6th April 11 Yrs
MacKenzie W 5 Topaz 7th April 11 Yrs
Bo G 3/4 Teal 7th April 10 Yrs
Catherine K 5 Topaz 10th April 11 Yrs
Ella C 4/5 Indigo 10th April 9 Yrs
CBA Weekly Deposits
Class 29/3
totals
K Mint 3
K Ruby 5
1 Coral 1
1 Purple 3
2 Lilac 4
2 Amber 4
3 Green 1
3/4 Teal 1
4/5 Indigo 1
5 Topaz 4
5/6 Peach 2
6 Blue 2
Ex students/
siblings
3
Total deposits 34
Canteen Roster
Wednesday 4/4 Friday 6/4 Monday 9/4
Kelly Hanlon Kay Carroll Kerrie Gordon
Janine Pilarski Donna Wise Tracey Urquhart
Michelle Davies
Nick Steadman
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When kids’ heroes fall
The recent ball tampering scandal involving the Australian cricket team has been front and centre in the media in recent days. The condemnation of the actions of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, the main protagonists in this ongoing drama has been swift, vigorous and harsh.
While much has been written about the toxic culture of the Australian team itself, it’s the sudden fall from grace by sporting heroes that’s perhaps hardest to comprehend. In particular, deposed captain Steve Smith has gone from hero to villain, icon to demon, idol to devil in the matter of a few days. In a country that routinely holds up sporting heroes as figures for the next generation to aspire to there’s now a need to help young people makes sense of what’s going on.
These events provide rich fodder for family conversations about many issues that are very pertinent to children and young people. Here are some possible starting points:
When heroes reveal their feet of clay Fair play is something that is drummed into kids from an early age so when your hero freely admits to breaking the rules to get an advantage it’s hard to feel anything else but shock and disappointment. These are legitimate emotions yet they don’t justify further vilification that is seems to be occurring in the media at the moment. Conversations that focus on the pressure that these young men can experience; a win at all costs attitude that can lead to such actions and the impact that group pressure can have on individuals.
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When good people make bad decisions Much of the current commentary is polarising and unforgiving. Smith, Warner and Bancroft have been roundly pilloried for their actions. They’ve been labelled many things including ‘cheats’, ‘idiots’ and ‘arrogant’. The language used has been black not white, rarely have there been any shades of grey used. It’s easy to forget that these are young men who under intense pressure made poor choices. Good people make bad decisions every day that don’t make front page news. Doing the right things can be hard sometimes. Label the deed, not the dude. These are important messages to impress upon children and young people.
There’s no shame in losing We all love a winner. No one wants to be a loser. In fact, being labelled a loser is perhaps the biggest ignominy of all for a young person these days. When did losing become shameful? There is a tremendous need to impress upon kids that there is no shame in losing and that a win at all costs attitude generally has its own price.
Cheats, fair play and bending the rules It’s been noted that Cricket Australia’s CEO James Sutherland has avoided using the word cheat at all costs while fronting the media on South Africa. Most likely he avoids the word for legal reasons but it’s also evident that it’s a value‐laden, emotive word. Labelling someone a cheat is perhaps one of the biggest slurs of all. Yet, we condone bending rules; going close to the line of fair play and getting a mental edge over an opponent. This is great time for family conversations about fair play, spirit of sport and bending rules which can be commonplace in everything from backyard cricket to a simple game of cards.
There by the grace of God go I We live in a society that’s quick to judge others. Reality TV relies on viewers passing judgement on contestants, in voyeuristic ways. We risk raising a generation with an empathy deficit that is quick to judge other’s harshly and slow to forgive. At present a little empathy wouldn’t go astray. A comment such as “I wonder how these guys are feeling right now?” can help kids see things from other perspectives. It’s easy to be judgemental, hard to be empathetic; harder still to be forgiving and allow them to come back into the fold. It’s also useful to discuss the fact that we are all be capable of acting outside our values and beliefs at times. Yep, we’re all human.
The ball tampering incident is highly emotive as it’s hit at the core of many values that we hold sacred. But it’s also useful to remember that front and centre are young men who are fallible like the rest of us, and while they deserve to experience the consequences of their choices, they don’t deserve to be personally vilified for doing something that we encourage them to do that is, to win. It’s sport, not war. Kids need to understand that too!
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