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DATES TO REMEMBER Fri 18

th K-6 Assembly 9:30am

Thurs 24th

Easter Hat Parade 12 noon Fri 25

th Public Holiday – Good Friday

Mon 28th

Public Holiday – Easter Monday Wed 6

th April Disco

Fri 8th

Last day of Term

TERM 2 Mon 25

th April Public Holiday - Anzac Day

Tues 26th

Staff Development Day Wed 27

th All students return

Tues 10th

May NAPLAN Language & WritingTests for Year 3 & 5

Wed 11th

NAPLAN Reading Tests for Year 3 & 5 Thurs 12

th NAPLAN Numeracy Tests for Year 3 & 5

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Week 8 already and I am continually amazed at all the fantastic work that our students are producing. As I visit classrooms I see our students doing the best they can and showing outstanding commitment to their learning. Well done keep up the great work. Congratulations to Justine C who has been selected to represent The Tuggerah Lakes District at the Regional swimming carnival at Homebush on the 16th March. Justine was the Junior Girl swimming champion for the Tuggerah Lakes District. We wish you the best of luck at the carnival. As learning changes across our school community at The Entrance Public school, a challenge for parents and carers will be to ask their children, “What good question did you ask today?” rather than “How was your day?.” These types of questions encourage students to direct their learning and encourages a wide perspective on learning. A reminder that the toilets at school are for, The Entrance Public School students use only, visitors to the school throughout the day including before school in the morning and afternoon pick up that need to use the toilets need to see the office and be directed to a staff or visitor toilet. Thank you for your assistance with this issue as it is for the safety of our students and is a child protection issue. Facts about fractions: If you’ve forgotten 3/5 of primary school maths and 7/8 of high school maths, what’s left? Ah ha! Kids need help learning how to add fractions too. The only thing left is to print these fact sheets. Find our more: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/eppcontent/glossary/app/resource/factsheet/4013.pdf Amazing art: Autumn’s the perfect season to take a trip to a gallery. The popular ArtExpress exhibition connects us to the inner lives and self-expression of high school students. Amazing works are on show throughout NSW. Check out the calendar. Find out more: http://artexpress.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/ Year 6 students moving into Year 7 in 2016: Completed Expression of lnterest form should be returned to your primary school no later than Friday 20

th March 2016.

Sounding out aloud: Making phonics fun. Help your child learn to read by sounding out their words. Here are some tips to help your child gain confidence reading.

Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english/english-tips/phonics-helping-your-child-with-letters-and-sounds Have a great week

Mark Rudd PRINCIPAL

Our Easter Raffle

is coming up, we would appreciate donated easter items for our hampers. Please send donations to the canteen or office, much appreciated.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’S REPORT NAPLAN

Year 3 & 5 students will be doing the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (Naplan) tests in Week 3 of next term. The Language Conventions and Writing tests will be held on Tuesday 10

th May, the Reading tests on

Wednesday 11th May and the Numeracy tests on Thursday

12th

May. Friday will be used for catch up tests for those who were absent on any of the previous days. Win Bin Winners

Congratulations to Isacc 2C, Jack 2W, Emily 1P, India-Rose KD who were win bin winners. Congratulations and well done to all of our outstanding students who have received win bins. School Assemblies

Our next K-6 Assembly will be held this Friday 18th

March, commencing at 9.30am. Parents are very welcome to attend. University of NSW Exams

Each year the University of NSW runs international competitions for students in schools throughout Australia and in some overseas countries. The competitions are held for students in Years 3-6 in Digital Technologies, Science, Spelling, Writing, English and Mathematics. There is a cost involved in competing ranging from $8.00 to $17.00. All students receive a Certificate and an individual Student Report indicating which questions they answered correctly, as well as the average mark for the state. The Digital Technologies competition is a theoretical test not a practical test. If you would like your child to compete in any or all of the competitions, please complete the application form near the end of the newsletter, place it in an envelope, including the total cost and return it to the school office. All applications must be returned by Thursday 24

th March.

Easter Hat Parade

Our Easter Hat Parade will be held on Thursday 24th

March (Week 9). The hat parade will be for all students in Preschool, Kindergarten and Years 1-6. The parade will

commence at 12.00 noon. Parents are invited to view the parade and join their children for a picnic lunch afterwards. The P&C will be running their sausage sizzle and will be drawing the winners for their Easter raffles. So come along and join in the fun. Please bring a chair as there will be limited seating available.

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Due to health and safety issues eg allergies - students are not to bring eggs to school to share with other students.

The Entrance Public School

Easter Hat Parade

Thursday 24th March

The parade commences at 12.00 noon followed by a picnic lunch.

The P&C will be operating their popular sausage sizzle.

The P&C Easter raffle draw will take place at the conclusion of the parade.

All students are to make their hat at home and bring it to school on the day.

Come and join in the fun (bring a chair)

Warren Mee DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

K-6 BW NEWS

Thank you to parents and carers who attended our ILP meetings this week. It was lovely to spend time with each of you discussing your child’s achievements and

learning goals. We look forward to ongoing collaboration throughout the year.

Congratulations to our class representatives: Alana – SRC Representative Paul – Environment Representative

Throughout 2016, both students will have opportunities to participate in school wide activities and events in their respective roles. We are confident they will represent our class with pride and integrity.

Home Reading Awards:

Well done to the following students who have recently received Home Reading Awards: Cait – 25 nights (Sand)

Assembly Awards

Congratulations to our deserving Assembly Award Winners: Alana – for being a terrific friend and wonderful teacher’s helper Jett – for making a fantastic start at TEPS.

Mary Best, Gemma White, Chris Green & Sabien Stragliotto Support Class Team

KINDERGARTEN NEWS

WIN BINs have now been introduced into the Kinder playground. They are our school’s positive playground reward system. If your child’s name is lucky enough to be drawn out of the box on a

Monday morning then they have won a prize from the Prize Box or a canteen voucher. It is a popular incentive that reinforces acceptable playground behaviours.

Easter Hat Parade- We are getting excited now for Easter

and are all looking forward to our Easter Hat Parade. Everyone will need an Easter hat (handmade or store bought) to wear during the parade. On the day students will have recess, go back into their rooms, get their hats and their class teacher will bring them down to the COLA. The parade starts at 12pm and parents are welcome to watch this special event.

A big thumbs up to everyone who received a

RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY or PERSONAL BEST award at our mini assembly. Keep up the great work.

Stephanie Ainslie, Nicole Quye, Donna Andrews and Mardi McFarlane

STAGE 1 NEWS

Sports in Schools – thank you to those parents and caregivers who have paid for this exciting K-2 fitness program we are involved in next term. The cost for students is only $15 and if you need another note, please ask at the office or see the class teacher.

Congratulations for the following children who received a class award at our Stage 1 Assembly. Our clever home readers are included as well.

2K: Class Awards

Gemma– good contributions to class discussions Joshua – displaying great sporting skills at the AFL clinic

Value Awards

Lucas B - being a kind, caring and respectful friend Isla – showing respect to teachers and peers at all times

25 nights:

Lucas D, Jordan, Blake, Kristy, Nyaka, Brodie and Ilsa

2C: Class Awards

Joshua – persistence in class Tahlia – working hard in writing

Value Awards

Hamish – being a caring friend and always showing school values Matilda – being a polite and friendly student

25 nights:

Chloe

2W: Class Awards

Jackson – improvement in handwriting Jack – improved handwriting

Value Awards

Lizzy- being a great representative on our school leaders excursion Jai - being a great representative on our school leaders excursion

25 nights

Tomas, Lizzy, Eedi, Maddi, Tesharnah, Victoria, Ivy, Lisa

2/3M: Class Award

Dakota – writing a super star report about tigers

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Value Award

Tyler – giving 100% effort to write down tiger facts

25 nights:

Shayla

1A: Class Awards

Aurora – a clever thinker who makes great contributions to class talks Hunter – displaying terrific sporting skills at our AFL clinic

Value Awards

Aiesha – a responsible, respectful class member Maison – a responsible boy who tries his personal best. All the best at your new school

25 nights:

Mikayla, Avneet, Cameron, Saara, Kalais, Maison, William, Adian, Calm and Jaxson

1B: Class Awards

Zimaine – putting the biggest number in his head and counting on Chloe – giving 100% effort to all class tasks

Value Awards

Jade – always helpful and respectful Er Kai – always using his manners and doing his personal best

25 nights

Kadee L, Czhaay W, Jade L, Marley-Jane C, Xander Q, A-Litkim S, Amber M

1P: Class Awards

Georgie- always contributing to class discussions Ben - always doing his best in writing

Value Awards

Luka – sharing and caring Emily – always showing R.E.S.P.E.C.T

25 nights:

Miller, Temperance, Hannah, Pyper, Gabrielle and Mia

K/1A:

Class Award Miah- beautiful reading

Value Award

Lincoln – getting along with others

25 nights:

Miah and Kayden

Looking forward to seeing you all at our annual Easter Hat Parade on Thursday 24th March. Happy hat making and

remember, due to health and safety issues eg allergies - students are not to bring eggs to school to share with other students.

Regards Stage 1 Teachers

STAGE 2 NEWS

Dear Parents/Caregivers, It is hard to believe but we are already into the final few weeks of Term 1. All students have settled well into their classes and are working really hard in achieving their learning goals with their teachers.

Mr Littlewood’s Leave

As you may have noticed, Mrs Chaffer has been the teacher in 4L over the past few weeks. This is because

Mr Littlewood and his wife have welcomed a baby daughter into their lives. He has been on leave and spending quality time with his new family. Mr Littlewood will resume teaching his class in Week 9. We thank Mrs Chaffer for ensuring that the students in 4L are engaging in quality learning.

School Photos

Thank you for making sure that the children in Stage 2 looked their best for the school photos. If your child did bring an envelope to order their school photos, then they should receive them in a few weeks. We will have them out as soon as we receive them. If you didn’t get to place an order but would like a set of photos, please go to the photographer’s website to place an order. http://www.msp.com.au

Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to all the students who participated at our annual school swimming carnival. It was great to see so many Stage 2 students have a go and earn points for their Sporting house. A big congratulation must go to Justine C and Amien D who are the junior swimming champions for 2016.

Q4:H2O Activity Week

Stage 2 will be participating in the Q4:H20 challenge. This is to promote the concept of healthy drinks to children and their families. Students are encouraged to choose water and reduced fat milk to meet their fluid requirements over the week the challenge is activated. As a result, we hope to encourage students to make healthier choices in regards to their choice of drinks.

Water Facts:

• Water is essential for many functions in the body. • Water is provided from solid foods, and is produced by

the body’s metabolism, but the remainder needs to come from drinking water and other fluids.

• A child’s fluid needs are best met by drinking water and reduced fat milk.

• Excessive consumption of sugar sweetened drinks such as soft drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, cordial and fruit juices should be discouraged.

• A small amount of fruit juice (125ml – ½ cup) can provide valuable nutrients.

Reading With Your Child At Home

Here at The Entrance PS, we encourage students to read every night with our School Home Reading Program. When your kids see you reading and writing in everyday life – whether reading for pleasure, sharing a story with them or making a shopping list – it teaches them that they are useful skills. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/en/homework-andstudy/english/english-tips/reading-with-your-child-at-home

Attendance Chatter

To get the most out of a good education, children need to go to school every day. School attendance has a major influence on educational outcomes. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to achieve better results at school and are more likely to complete their schooling.

Tips for Parents

Student absence fits into the following categories: 1. Illness/injury 2. Truancy. Your child is absent from school without your knowledge 3. School Refusal. Your child does not want to attend school, even though you have tried.

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Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s classroom teacher at any time to discuss any attendance concerns. Out And About

We love it when we see our students out and about away from school, however, we do encourage parents and carers to talk to us about school issues at school. All of our teachers are available through appointment and we are more than happy to accommodate a time that will suit you. By following this process, it allows your classroom teacher access to follow up any of your concerns as they arise and they can note down your discussion on our reporting system. By all means please do stop and say hi, but please keep in mind that we also have duties and responsibilities in our personal lives outside of school hours. Classrooms In The Morning

Just a friendly reminder that the classrooms are out of bounds in the mornings. If you need to speak to your classroom teacher, please see the office and they will call for your teacher to come and meet you in there, alternatively, you can make an appointment to speak with your child's teacher at a later more convenient time. Stage 2 Teachers

STAGE 3 NEWS

Hey Team,

SLAM (Successful Learners All in Meet)

In SLAM all Stage 3 students have been learning about setting personal goals, identifying obstacles that can prevent us from achieving our goals and how to cultivate personal resilience when we ‘get knocked down’. Towards the end of the term we will

be focusing on learning about developing a growth mindset and how our thinking can really affect the outcome of what we try to achieve.

All ‘At Home Tasks’, ‘Home Reading’ and ‘Onward and Upwards’ records are in your child’s Student Diary. All of the teachers on Stage 3 would really appreciate parents and caregivers reviewing the work that each student is doing in the diaries at least on one occasion throughout each week. The link between home and school is vital.

Having a quick read of your child’s ‘DLIQ’ each day will help

parents and caregivers avoid conversations that run like this: Parent/caregiver: “How was school to day?”

Child: “Good.” Parent/caregiver: “What did you learn?” Child: “Nothing.”

At the end of each learning day every student reflects on the day of learning and writes one sentence each of the following aspects:

D - What did you DO that stood out most to you today? L - What did you LEARN that you know you will remember? I -What did you find most INTERESTING today? Q - What is one QUESTION that you have from what you

experienced today?

Year 6 Transition

Mrs. Player (principal of TLSC- Tumbi Umbi Campus) came and spoke to all of our Year 6 students who are transitioning to high school next year.

On Tuesday evening Mrs Player came and met with all of our parents and caregivers and imparted a great deal of

information regarding the transition and what families can expect throughout the process. Thank you to all of the parents and caregivers who attended this meeting on Tuesday night.

Tumbi Tours is the next transition events and this gives both students and parents/caregivers the opportunity to visit Tumbi High School and have a campus tour. Students and parents from our school are invited to attend this on Tuesday 22

nd March 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Canberra

This year Stage 3 is travelling to Canberra as part of our History Unit focusing on Democracy. Information notes for Canberra have been sent home last week. A $75 deposit is required by the end of this term to secure your child’s place on this excursion. This excursion can be paid off over the coming weeks. Once the deposit has been paid, parents and caregivers can get a payment book from the front office which records the gradual payments made to the excursion total. If you are experiencing financial difficulty please contact Mr Stefans and a payment plan can be negotiated.

It is our aim to have as many of our students travel to Canberra as we can - it will be one of the highlights of Stage 3 this year!

Year 6 Shirts:

Our second and final order for Year 6 shirts has been placed. Shirts will be available by the end of this term. No refunds or exchanges are available once sizes are ordered.

Have a great week!

Russell Stefans Assistant Principal - Stage 3 russell.stefans@det.nsw.edu.au

Early Action for Success – ReadingTips Hints for listening to your child read

When reading together at home try to make the time relaxed, enjoyable and positive. Vary it. Read together, read to your child and take turns or have them read to you.

Before reading, talk about the cover, the title and the pictures, and discuss what the book may be about.

During reading, discuss what has been read up to that point and predict what might happen next.

After you've finished reading with your child, talk and ask questions about the story and the pictures. http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/en/homework-and-study/english/english-tips/reading-with-your-child-at-home

The Entrance Public School COMMUNITY FAIR

On Saturday September 17th our school will be having our first Community Fair. in future newsletters information regarding our fair will be published. Currently we are in the process of organising our Community Fair and are offering stalls for hire to local small businesses who would like to be part of our day. The cost would be $50 or 20% of sales made on the day. If you or a business you know of would like to book a stall or receive more information, please contact:

Ms Ally Bayfield via the office, 4332 2422

Ally Bayfield (allison.grindrodr@det.nsw.edu.au)

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The LaST News (Learning and Support Teachers) Home Reading

Congratulations to all our wonderful students who have received their 25 nights of reading certificate and a pencil. Our next award is for 50 nights and students will receive an ice-block from the canteen. Every night counts- even the weekend and school holidays.

Specialist Reports

If your child has seen an external support service such as a Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Paediatrican it is always helpful to share any reports and information with your child’s teacher or the Learning Support Team. This is most beneficial so we can work together to provide effective support for your child.

Sue Densmore & Jodie Harris Learning and Support Teachers

CANTEEN NEWS

Hi Everyone,

Meal Deal going out soon for Movie Night on 20th

May.

CANTEEN ROSTER

Thurs 17th

March Shelley, Kristy, Razaan Fri 18

th Sandi, Chloe

Mon 21st Kristie

Tues 22nd

Leanne, Sammi Wed 23

rd Brooke, Jodie

Thurs 24th Razaan, Kristie, Shelley

Fri 25th Sandi, Chloe

Mon 28th

Rita, Kristie Tues 29

th Leanne, Sammi

Wed 30th

Cheers, Emma Brophy CANTEEN MANAGER Phone 4333 5174

P&C NEWS President Jasien Moosa Vice President & Canteen Convenor Brooke Ah Chong Secretary Position Vacant Treasurer Razaan Moosa Fundraising Co-ordinator Renee Dudley Uniform Shop Sandi Denham

The P&C will be wrapping Easter Raffle Prizes on Tuesday 22 March 2016, at 9.30 am. We would appreciate any assistance. Toddlers are welcome. We will supply tea and coffee.

Also, the P&C is operating a sausage sizzle at the Easter Hat Parade, once again we would appreciate any help.

UNIFORM SHOP Open Monday – Friday 8:30 – 9:30am

If you have any second hand uniforms that are no longer needed, we would love you to drop them into the uniform shop or canteen for our second hand clothing pool. All second hand items are $2 each.

New uniforms available at great prices.

Our Easter Raffle

is coming up, we would appreciate donations for our hampers. Please send donations to the canteen or office, much appreciated.

KidzSport

The first KidzSport activity last Thursday was a hit. The children participated in a selection of rotation activities provided by NSW Sport and Recreation and Horizons Family Services. No bookings required, just turn up on the day. Parents must be present for the duration of the activities. Thursday afternoons for the rest of the term 3.15 to 4.15pm with afternoon tea provided. Hope to see you there. Natasha Horizons Family Services

Primary Ethics provides the opportunity for NSW public primary school students who don't attend scripture classes (SRE) to participate in philosophical ethics classes. The classes teach children how to approach ethical issues and develop their capacity for considered moral judgment, which will enable them to respond more thoughtfully to many of the problems and issues they will face in their lives.

Volunteer Ethics Teachers are trained to deliver our age-appropriate curriculum every week and to use the accompanying learning and teaching materials.

Look out for a note coming home with your child. Currently, the class will only be for Stage 2 students.

For more information about the role and to volunteer, please go to http://www.primaryethics.com.au or email Anne Powles at akpowles@optusnet.com.au

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$1000 FREE KIDS DENTAL* WITH THE CHILD DENTAL BENEFITS SCHEDULE!

Great news, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule continues in 2016! The Commonwealth Government dental scheme provides eligible children with a $1000 free kids dental benefit* on selected dental services within a 2 year calendar period.

In 2014 and 2015 many families were surprised that they were eligible for the free $1000 benefit*.To gain access to benefits, children must be eligible for Medicare, must be between 2 and 17 years of age for at least 1 day of the calendar year with the child or parent, guardian or carer receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A or another relevant government payment.

Not sure if you're kids are eligible? Contact your local Pacific Smiles Dental Centre, have your Medicare card ready and they can easily check to see if your kids are eligible or have remaining benefits from 2014.

Information provided by Pacific Smiles Dental: visit pacificsmilesdental.com .au for further information.

*Free when services covered by the Commonwealth Government 's Child Dental Benefits Schedule are bulk billed by participating dentists for treatments provided to eligible patients.

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2016 AUSTRALASIAN SCHOOLS COMPETITIONS

This year The Entrance Public School is offering the chance for students in Years 3-6 to enter the following competitions conducted by Educational Assessment Australia of the University of New South Wales.

Please indicate in the appropriate box(es) those competitions in which you wish your child / ren in Years 3 to 6 to be entered.

Child’s Name _____________________ Class __________

Competition Test Date Entry Payment Included

Digital Technologies Tuesday 17th May

$8.00

Science Tuesday 31st May

$8.00

Writing Tuesday 14th June

$17.00

Spelling Wednesday 15th June

$11.00

English Tuesday 2nd

August $8.00

Mathematics Tuesday 16th August

$8.00

Total Cost _____________

Signed ………………………………………………………..………………..…… Date …………………………….

Parent / caregiver

Please place in an envelope with the total cost included. Please write your child’s name, class, Aust Schools

Competitions and the amount enclosed on the front and hand in at the front office.

All entries must be received at the front office by Thursday 24th

March.

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