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NAPLAN NAPLAN results have been handed back to students last week. NAPLAN is a snapshot in time and is certainly not the only form of assessment we use to make informed decisions about a child’s learning progression. The data shows trends in our school’s learning history and can be utilised to make informed decisions as to where we need to go next in our planning. If you have any questions regarding the feedback provided you can visit the following website https://www.nap.edu.au/information/faqs/naplan--results-reports-performance for more in-formation, or you can contact the office to make an appointment to discuss any questions you may have.

Communication It is important to myself and the staff at Thirlmere Public School that we are consistently im-proving our performance and how we support our children and school community. Between now and the end of Term 4, parents will be asked to complete several surveys. These surveys will help us to make key decisions regarding planning for 2018 and how to improve our cur-rent practices. Please keep a look out for these surveys in the near future. We have also placed a communication box in the front office for parents to provide feedback, comments or suggestions. You may like to tell us what we are doing well or something you think we can improve.

Zone Athletics Congratulations to the children who will be representing our school at the Zone Athletics Carni-val this Thursday and Friday. We are looking forward to a great day where children try their best and represent our school with enthusiasm, good sportsmanship and a sense of pride.

Zone Athletics Representatives

Regards, Lisa Whitfield Principal

Principal’s Message

Thirlmere Public School

Newsletter Phone: 02 4681 8476 email: thirlmere-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Term 3 Week 6 Wed 23 Aug

Stage 1 Spelling Bee Final

Thu 24 Aug

Zone Ath-letics-Field & 800m

Fri 25 Aug

Gymtastic Zone Ath-

letics-Track Week 7 Life Education Van Wed 30 Aug

K-2 Awards Assembly Thu 31 Aug 3-6 Awards Assembly Father’s Day

Stall Fri 1 Sep

Gymtastic Week 8 Wed 6 Sep

K-2 Perfor-mance

Assembly – 1G

Thu 7 Sep

3-6 Perfor-mance

Assembly- 3P

Regional Spelling Bee

Fri 8 Sep Gymtastic

Finley W Jack J Evie S Kyra S Coen M Josh H Kaitlyn J Keira J Brody H Lincoln W Grace D Mia S Madison W

Eligh T Kyal D Deyannah C Maggie D Bowen M Joelle N Summer C Ryan E Henry H Isaac W Anastasia M Annise B Lincoln B

Jye B Ryan H Chloe F Damian L Isabella G Ella O Jack P Brianna D Jim t Max Y Demi A Tom F Bryannon C

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Fundraising

Goal

Payments Due

Term 3 Band Fees are due now. Term 2 Band Fees are now overdue-please pay immediately.

22 August Zone Athletics

13 September Swim Scheme

19 September Wooglemai Deposit

Principal’s Awards Sophie L, Ruby C, William C, Peter T, Jimmy T, Cooper A, Flynn D,

Jessica C, Hemaka H, Caitlyn Y, Jake D, Summer D, Tom D,

Sarah D*2, Amelie B, Elliana B, Mia S, Gemma C

Stage 1 Spelling Bee Our Stage One Spelling Bee final is Wednesday 23rd of August in the Li-

brary. The final will commence at 11:45am for the parents wishing to

join us. Congratulations to all of the semi-finalist who competed last

week. We wish the following students the best of luck in the final:

Year 1

Ella O, Kaide B, Jack W, Logan K, Olivia V, Jett W, Neve B and Ruby C.

Year 2

Hemaka H, Benji A, Abbey B, Billy H, Carla L, Maggie D and Talon O.

Whiteboard Markers

We need your help! Each and every day whiteboard markers are used in our class-rooms to support our daily teaching tasks. Children use whiteboards and whiteboard markers to recall facts, practice writing, answer questions, ask questions and provide instant feedback to the teacher. Children love to utilise the markers and whiteboards and we feel this is a beneficial practice we would like to continue. Unfortunately markers are expensive to buy and the schools stationery budget will not allow us to continually replenish this resource. So we would like to ask our families to support us in the continued use of this resource and donate whiteboard markers to the school. You can donate as many or as few as you are able.

All donated markers will be utilised and stored in classrooms. If you are able to help out, please leave your donations in the office. We thank you for your continued sup-port.

Spelling Bee Congratulations to the following students who will represent our school at the Premier's Regional Spelling Bee which will be held on Thursday, 7th September. We wish them luck. Stage 2 - Jemima F & Summer C Stage 3 - Mia S & William T

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Notes Home

Stage 1 School Swimming Scheme

(Year 2 only)

Stage 2 Berry Camp Information

Stage 3 Wooglemai (Year 5 )

All Students Public Speaking Invitation Life Education

Sports Talk Milo Cup Cricket

On Friday the 11th August, 6 teams represented our school at the Milo T20 Cricket Day. Each team played 4 games. Out of 24 games we only lost one which is a great indication of the outstanding batting, bowling and fielding skills displayed. The sportsmanship students showed throughout the competition should also be com-mended. The stand out for the day was our senior girls team, who played all day with one player short. They managed to win all of their matches and make it to the final, which they won. They will now represent our school at the Milo T20 Re-gional Finals. We wish them the very best! Mrs Byrne & Mrs Lansdown

ICAS Writing Below are the ICAS Writing results for students who sat the UNSW as-sessment last term. Year 3 - Jemima - Distinction Summer - Credit Ciara - Participation Year 4 - Keira - Credit Evelyn - Credit Year 5 - Katie - Participation Year 6 - Grace - Credit Tye - Participation Certificates will be given out at the Monday morning assembly next week. Miss Mace

Wollondilly Community of Schools’ Science Fair

Last Thursday 17th August a group of 13 of our budding Thirl-

mere P.S Scientists presented their sustainability themed sci-

ence projects at the ‘Wollondilly Community of Schools’ Sci-

ence Fair. The projects were of particularly high standard

across all divisions, with competition at its highest in the

Stage 3 division. Students displayed exemplary behaviour

throughout the day and thoroughly enjoyed the science show

put on by Picton High School.

The day ended with particular excitement with our very own

Jimmy T and Tsehay H placing 1st and 2nd respectively in the

Stage 3 division! The excitement did not stop there as Jimmy

then went on to become the overall winner for the day! His

project on ‘How solar cells work’ saw him take out a very

close competition that involved high school students in the

Stage 4 and Stage 5 divisions.

A huge congratulations to all our Stage 3 scientists for repre-

senting Thirlmere P.S with such pride and enthusiasm.

Mrs Tann

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Award Recipients for Week 7 The following students will presented with an award at the Week 7 of Term 3 Award As-semblies. The Kindergarten to Year 2 Assembly will be held on Wednesday 30 August at 2.40pm and the Years 3 to 6 Assembly will be held on Thursday 31 August, also at 2.40pm. Parents and Carers are welcome to attend.

Kindergarten to Year 2

Class Recipients

KA

Flynn B Audrey B Kaylah G Orlando S

KB

Solomon R Luke F Emma T Elissa Y

KC

Elexis F Zoe P Nate B Noah P

1G

Krai E Jackson C Logan F Kaide B Aiden G

1F

Hunter M Lilly B Samara V Jett W Emily W

1/2H

Tyler R Samuel S Sarah B Kyal D

2K

Isac L Jacob D Erin C Deyannah C

Years 3 to 6

Class Recipients

2/3O

Sarah B Jemima F Thomas A

Amity B Angela M

3P

Amelia V Dane L Dominic A

Emily W Jesse V

3/4T

Mia C Kai D Tyler M

Dylan T Eliza W

4U

Tayla E Abbey N Jackson B

Michael C Callum D

4/5Z

Marshall P Jesse P Mara L

Jorden H Courtney B

5A

Tristan Z Jake F Kaylah B

Katelyn W Sophie M Liam D

All Year 6

Ryan F Josh R April W Matthew St Cracka (Jack K)

Tye J Alyson H Makayla G Ryan H Jackson S Jimmy T

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Term 3 Canteen Roster- 2017 We encourage and welcome new volunteers to our Canteen roster. We are one of the last schools in the district to have a fully volunteer- run canteen. Because of this, the price of our food is cheaper and all the profits go back to the school. It is a good way to meet other parents and grandparents whilst serving in-teresting and healthy food to the students of Thirlmere PS. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Roster Co-ordinator, Vanessa Zahra on 0408 650 319 or mummavz@yahoo.com.au.

Week 6

Wed 23 Aug Cindy Hile Deb Parker

Fri 25 Aug Kristy Sharp Mel Anderson Felicity Sneddon

Week 7

Mon 28 Aug Kathryn Davidson Amanda Lee

Wed 30 Aug Neen Donnelly Theresa Young

Fri 1 Sept Tracy Digger Annelie Davis Lani Nairn

Week 8

Mon 4 Sept Cindy Hile Sarah Fishpool

Wed 6 Sept Diane Hunt Meryl Cooper

Fri 8 Sept Mel Moroz Deb Collings Annie Down

Week 9

Mon 11 Sept Kerri Devine Amber Shortus

Wed 13 Sept Lee-Anne Armstrong Lani Nairn

Fri 15 Sept Mel Anderson Tammy Parker Lea Blatch

Week 10

Mon 18 Sept Robyn Green Kathryn Davidson

Wed 20 Sept Nicole Hepburn Julie Bird

Fri 22 Sept CLOSED- Last day of term

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