Respectful Responsible Learners

Weekly focus:

Types of Friends

IMPORTANT

NEWS

October 29th -

November 2nd

NAIDOC Week

October 29th -

November 9th

Kindergarten

Transition

December 17th

Presentation

Assemblies -

Community Hall,

Primary

Wednesday 31st October - Term 4 Week 3

Phone: Primary : 6362 6369 Infants: 6362 1992 Fax: 6361 7923 Website: orange-p.schools.nsw.edu.au E-mail: orange-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Dear Parents

Orange Public starts a very exciting two weeks, with the 2019 Kindergarten transition

getting underway. There will be five new classes of Kindergarten coming to the school for

two days each, over the fortnight, with the teachers already talking about the amazing

group of students we are looking forward to welcoming into the school next year. The

children have been arriving with excited faces and positive attitudes and are showing all

the signs of being ready for BIG school.

This week Orange Public School was delighted with the effort displayed on Monday by

our girls touch football team at the State finals played in Sydney. Coming against very

stiff competition the OPS team showed the quality we have come to expect and enjoyed

two exceptional games at the highest level. To finish in the top eight in the state is a huge

achievement and we are so proud of the girls.

We celebrate NAIDOC Week at the school and have been strongly represented at the

march on Monday with grades 3,4,5 & 6 participating along with our Indigenous students

in grades K,1 & 2. The school showed the respect associated with such an important

event highlighting the Aboriginal culture enjoyed in Orange. Throughout the week the

school has activities planned including today with the NAIROC concert occurring in which

we have dancers who have been rehearsing extensively. We wish them the best of luck

at the concert.

Today we also wish our Athletic representative students the best of luck as the opening

day of competition kicks off at the State Championships in Sydney. We have students

representing in track and field events as individuals as well as our OPS boys senior relay

team.

On Friday we wish both Jessica and Nethuli the very best of luck at the State Spelling Bee

Championships being held in Sydney. The girls will be representing Orange Public, Orange

District and the entire Western Region across all schools including Public, Independent

and Catholic. The very best of luck to the girls and congratulations for your effort and

achievement up to and including the event.

Next week Ms Smith takes our boys cricket team forward into the state championships

when we play Wagga in round 6 of the competition. Best of luck to the boys and luckily

we have a home game for parents.

The school disco was held and was a big success. It was a fun night and raised over $2500

which will directly go to the school. A big thanks to the parents and teachers that gave up

their time to make it such an enjoyable evening for the students.

Last night the Open Garden committee held their weekly meeting in readiness for the November 10th event, with

plans being finalised. Excitement is building in what promises to be a marvellous event involving the school's

P&C facilitating the opening of 8 extraordinary gardens across the Orange area and surrounds. The gardens are

looking magnificent with the variety and quality of the gardens really making the day something special.

Tickets for the event can be purchased on the day with the entire 8 gardens being accessible for a base value of $25.

Tickets can be purchased at the school or gardens themselves, with a map being provided next week. For those who

feel the range of 8 gardens will be too many for them on the day individual gardens will be accessible at a cost of $5

per garden.

During the day several gardens will be also operating cake and

drink stalls so community members can stay refreshed and we look

forward to welcoming visitors, parents and the entire community to

the event. Tickets sales will commence at 9.30am at the central hub

being the Primary School on Kite Street with gardens opening at

10am. We are looking for parents to assist on the day with a high

number of expected visitors. Parents can volunteer to assist for an

hour or so at any garden and can register their interest through

schoolinterviews.com.au - event code S9esk

The OPS Orange Open Gardens also has a facebook page with

updates of the event and can be found using the following address

https://www.facebook.com/orangeopengardens/ Information can be

found on our website at www.orange-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

As the weather warms up we remind parents that all children require their school hat with them each day for play

periods to reduce concerns from the sun. Another area of interest is that the school will be offering the purchase of

school sunglasses to the children later in the term and into next year. The sunglasses come in the school colour of

royal blue and have OPS lettering. They have a name plate on the inside of the arm and also come with a sturdy

carrycase that can be attached to the students bag. Also the glasses come in four sizes ensuring the correct fit. The

cost of the glasses will be kept at cost price in the area of $12. The children will be able to view the glasses this week

with initial orders being taken in week 5.

Enjoy the week.

Bradley Tom

Principal

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Billy Blood Drop Challenge

Orange Public School has been participating in the Billy Blood Drop Challenge

since July, 2018. We are currently coming very close with Calare Public School in

the challenge.

We are encouraging our parent community to donate blood if you are able to

and mention OPS when donating.

PSSA Boys Cricket On Tuesday 23rd October our boys’ cricket team competed in Round 5 of the knockout competition against Griffith

North PS. Winning the toss we elected to bowl. With tight and consistent bowling we were able to restrict Griffith

North to 29 runs at drinks. After drinks runs were easier for the batsman as our bowling was not as consistent. We

were able to tighten this up in the last 5 overs with the batsman only able to score 5 runs. Griffith North 9-70 after 25

overs. Well done to Daniel 4-7 from 4 overs, Toby 2-2 from 4 overs, Tom 2-11 from 5 overs and Damian 1-8 from 3

overs.

Our opening batsmen (Darcy and Tom) knew they needed to ensure the runs were constant. They did a great job with

our first wicket falling at 35(Darcy 12 runs) in the 8th over. Our new batsman (Ben 10 runs) continued to support Tom.

We were therefore able to pass Griffith North’s score in 14th over with Tom finishing 40 not out and Toby 3 not out.

Special thanks to Tom. O who volunteered to be 12th man on the day.

We look forward to our Round 6 match against Lake Albert PS on Monday 5th November. 4

Ms Smith

Coach

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Gydion Dally in year 4 raced at the NSW Country Track Championships on the weekend in

Wagga and came away with a Bronze Medal.

Gydion has podiumed at every Country Track Championships in the last 3 years.

The event is competed across 3 disciplines and points tallied to get final result,

Individual Time Trial

Scratch Race

Sprint Derby

Orange Public would like to thank Mitre Ten for their support of our community garden, through their provision of

discounted garden products. The canteen has already been supplied with the fruits of their labour through the

provision of delicious vegetables, which have been made into salads and snacks.

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From the Librarian 4

All Library books need to be returned by the end of Week 7. Student

borrowing will cease at the end of Week 4. Library Stocktake will begin in

Week 8 and continue in Week 9. Any students who are interested in being a

part of holiday borrowing will be able to borrow in week 10.

Any queries about lost library books please contact me.

Ms Smith

Teacher-Librarian

Garden Club News

OPS Sport

K-6 Every Friday

OPS - 2018 School Year Dates

October 29 - NAIDOC Week

October 29 -

November 9 Kinder 2019 Transition

November 2 Whole School Assembly - Community Hall

10am - BBQ lunch to follow

November 2 State Spelling Bee

November 2 Stage 2 & 3 Orienteering Day

November 5 PSSA Boys Cricket - Moulder Park

November 7 Wanderers Cup - details to follow

November 10 P&C Open Gardens

November 15 JSCHS Transition day - details to follow

November 16 Bike Day all of stage 2 & 3 Change of date

December 7 Year 2 Orientation and Disco

December

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School Swimming Scheme

Year 2 - 10.15am - 11.00am

Years 3 - 6 - 11.00am - 11.45am

December 12 Christmas Concert - details to follow

December 13 Stage 2 Movie Excursion - details to follow

December 14 Year 5 Ten-Pin Bowling Excursion -

details to follow

December 14 Year 2 Orientation - Scavenger Hunt

December 17 Year 6 Farewell

December 17

OPS Presentation -

Community Hall, Primary

K-2 - 10am to 11am

Stage 2 - 11.30am to 12.30pm

Stage 3 - 1pm to 2pm

December 18 Year 6 Water Fight and Softball match.

December 19

2019 SRC Induction &

Year 6 Right of Passage

Community Hall, Primary 2pm to 3.10pm

December 19 Last Day of Term 4 for students

OPS - 2019 School Year Dates

January 29 Staff Development Day

January 30 First day of Term 1 2019 - Years 1-6 attend

OPS Assemblies

Kindergarten Wednesday 7th November

2.30pm-3pm

Year 1 Thursday 8th November

2.30pm-3pm

Year 2 Monday 5th November

2.30pm-3pm

Year 3-6

Friday 2nd November

2.30pm-3pm

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Clothing Pool

The Clothing Pool is located at the Primary Campus - Sale Street building. The Clothing Pool

does not have EFTPOS facilities.

If you are able to volunteer in our Clothing Pool please call Michelle Blowes - 0434 947 836

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Community News

Community News