Term 2 : Issue 6 30 April 2012

EASTER HATS COME TO RYDALMERE

Fancy hats to celebrate the season

We would like to thank parents for their support in both the making of the hats and on the day of the parade.

WORKING BEE

Thank you to Ann, Iain, Lucy and Alison McCredden, James Williams from the preschool, Amanda and Ryan Green Mandy Ryan and Georgia, Kylie Bales and Ella, and teachers Sue Mackay and Helen Moloney, for their hard work in the school gardens on Saturday. We were able to extensively tidy the preschool grounds, prune the gardens, particularly the rose garden, and bark the entry and staff car park gardens. Good fun was had by all.

ANZAC DAY SERVICE

Last Thursday we conducted our ANZAC service, with representatives from Parramatta RSL sub –branch Mr Ron Smith and Mr Colin Grace. Our captains and prefects led the ceremony with poise and proficiency. The students heard an address from Mr Grace about how the word “ANZAC” came about. Each class made a wreath of poppies which were laid by the school’s memorial plaque. The students are to be commended on their excellent behaviour throughout the service, as we remembered those civilians and service personnel who have died in the war.

DATES TO REMEMBER Term 2

1.5.12

Mothers’ Day craft workshop – conducted by Bunnings

3.5.12 Dance2bFit commences – all students K-6

4.5.12 Peer Support program commences

9.5.12 Cross-country athletics carnival – details to be advised

14-16.5.12 NAPLAN (National Assessment Program on Literacy and Numeracy ) testing – Years 3-6 Dance 2b Fit This is a reminder to those parents who have not yet paid for Dance2bFit. The program commences on Thursday this week and all money must be forwarded to your child’s class teacher before then. NAPLAN The National Assessment Program on Literacy and Numeracy tests for all year 3 & 5 students are being held on Monday 14, Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 May. Parents will receive an individual report later in the year on their child’s results. This assessment gives teachers a good idea of strengths and areas where students need extra support. P&C Messages On the following page you will see a number of initiatives being undertaken by the P&C. Please consider getting behind these worthy ventures and giving them the support they need, as all students benefit from these endeavours.

Martin Naylor Principal

School Banking

Tuesdays

Tomorrow is banking day!

Remember to bring in your money for school banking.

If you need to start banking, please see the school office or leave a note for Mrs Ewings.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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