Appin Public SchoolStrive to Improve

17th December, 2019 (Term 4, Week 10)Appin Public School97 Appin RoadAppin N.S.W 2560

Phone: (02) 4631 1220Fax: (02) 4631 1486

Email: appin-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Dates to Remember:18th Dec Last day of Term 4 for Students and Teachers Year 6 ring the School Bell - 2:40 pm20th Dec Last day of Term 4 for Office Staff HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!26th Jan Australia Day Public Holiday28th Jan Staff Development Day - Staff Return for 202029th Jan Students Yr 1 - Yr 6 Return for 2020 30th Jan Swimming Carnival at University Of Wollongong Pool - Years 3-6

(Yr 2 who turn 8 if strong, competitive swimmers only)3rd Feb Kindergarten’s first day of school - 9:10am10th Feb Playgroup will resume for 2020 - 9:30am to 11:00am in the School Hall

From the Principal Welcome to our final week of school for 2019, with tomorrow being the last day for student attendance this year. We have celebrated student learning and achievement both in classrooms and at our Annual Presentation Assembly yesterday. We farewelled Year 6 with a Graduation Assembly yesterday afternoon and they enjoyed their farewell dinner and dance last Monday evening at Appin House. Final farewells to Year 6 will be as they exit our school for the last time as students run through the traditional tunnel at 3:00pm tomorrow. Good luck in high school Year 6!Student leaders• Prime Minister – Sophie Hughes• Speaker of the House – Ava Hilton• Ministers – Lily Atkins, Jayden Barry, Ethan Matthews, Kieran SylwestrazakWhilst we congratulate these six students, we also congratulate the other 19 Year 5 students who confidently delivered their speech in front of their peers, teachers and parents. They demonstrated admirable resilience and composure when they found out they were not to be a minister. We encourage each of them to stand for a house captain position at today’s house meetings and we know each Year 5 student will make a competent Peer Support leader next year when they are in Year 6.P&C Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop will be open on Tuesday, 28th January, 2020 from 8:30am to 11:30am. If you can’t make it on thatday, you can leave your name and phone number with the school office and we will then contact you to arrange a suitable time to come to the Uniform Shop. 2020We look forward to seeing Year 1 through to Year 6 back at school on Wednesday, 29th January 2020 and Kindergarten on Monday, 3rd February 2020. Years 1-6 students place their bags outside their 2019 classrooms when they arrive at school and line up outside their 2019 classroom when the 9:00am bell rings. As our anticipated enrolment numbers are very close to forming an additional class, students will remain in their 2019 class for the first week of 2020 until we can be absolutely certain just how many students we have.MedicationIf your child has medication at the office, please come and collect it for the holidays. This is a perfect opportunity for youto check expiry dates and renew before returning to the office in 2020. Thank you.Enrolments for 2020It is vitally important this year that families notify our Office if their children will not be attending our school next year. Likewise, please notify our Office if you know of any families moving into Appin with children who plan to enrol at our school for next year. It is imperative that we know exact numbers as soon as possible to help with organisation of classes for 2020.Seasons GreetingsAs a Principal, I feel incredibly proud of my staff and students and all they have accomplished this year. On behalf of my staff and myself I wish all of our families a happy and safe holiday filled with the joy of gift giving and time spent with loved ones relaxing in holiday mode.

Student AchievementsCongratulations to our Gold award winners, Aussies of the Month and our six Ministers who all thoroughly enjoyed their reward day last week at either Jamberoo Water Park or Tenpin Bowling. We cannot thank Bowerbird class enough who put in a massive team effort and collected all the rubbish around our school buildings in readiness for Presentation Day. Well done! Congratulations to all these students and keep up your fantastic efforts.Stamp Chart SuperstarsCongratulations to the following students who have filled their stamp chart or accumulated dojo points by demonstrating and following our classroom rules.Fairywren: Harmony, Michael, Jaxon, Jessica, Declan, Ryka, OscarKookaburra: Riley, Jonah, JoelCongratulations to all and keep up the fine efforts.

Fees for 2020School Contribution: We have not increased our voluntary contribution this year. It will remain at $40 for the first child per

year, $30 for second sibling and additional students no charge. This is a voluntary charge, however these funds provide

essential resources for students.

Photocopying Levy: We are not asking families to purchase text books again this year, however, we would greatly appreciate

parents’ support in paying $20.00 per child to assist in covering the cost of the additional photocopying that will be required.

This is still considerably cheaper than purchasing text books.

Software Levy: In 2020 parents are asked to pay a $20.00 levy per student towards the cost of accessing quality computer

software. Our school has purchased site licences to provide all students with access to excellent pieces of educational software

(Mathletics and Reading Eggs). Students can use these programs at school and at home. The programs not only provide

valuable practice of important literacy and numeracy skills, they make homework much more fun and meaningful as teachers

can tailor the work to the individual level of each student.

Equipment Levy: In 2020 all parents are asked to pay a $20.00 levy per student to cover the cost of specific resources used in

each classroom. In Kindergarten this will cover one large scrapbook, key tags for word lanyards, Home Reader Pouches, Faber

Castell whiteboard markers, a whiteboard eraser, Staedtler coloured and lead pencils and 2 Bluglu glue sticks.

In Years 1 and 2 the $20 will cover 1 large scrapbook for Maths and a writing book, 1 pack of whiteboard markers, a whiteboard

eraser, 1 Faber Castell PVC free rubber, 2 Bluglu glue sticks, Staedtler lead pencils and class coloured pencils.

In Years 3-6 the fee will cover plastic envelope pouches x 3, A4 lined books x 4, Maths Grid book x 1 whiteboard

dusters and whiteboard markers.

In addition to the items that school will be providing, students are requested to purchase the following items.

K–6: library bag, paint shirt, 2 boxes of tissues, 1 roll paper towel, 1 soap bottle cream wash (optional)

3-6: A set of head phones (as pictured – approx. $25), A pencil case (no bigger than 30cm x 15cm) to include

these items: 2 lead pencils- HB preferably, black felt tip pen(optional), scissors, 2 glue sticks, standard ruler, 1

soft white rubber, coloured pencils, sharpener, 2 x blue and red ballpoint pens (Not Year 3)

Thank you for your assistance. All fees can be paid off in instalments. EFTPOS is also available at the office for

your convenience. (POP) Parent Online Payments [our preferred option] can be made via the Appin School website page at

www.appin-p.schools.nsw.edu.au (click make a payment and follow the prompts - your child’s name and class and what you

are paying for is the only information needed)

IMPORTANT ROAD SAFETY REMINDER FOR PARENTS AND CARERS THESE HOLIDAYSAs the school holidays approach, it is important to remember when walking near roads, on footpaths, near

driveways and in car parks always:

• Hold your child’s hand. Children need to hold an adult's hand until they are at least 10. Children should be

closely supervised by an adult and hold hands when crossing the road.

• Talk to your child about road safety. Talk about how to be safe when near roads. Be a good role model.

• Point out road safety dangers and differences in new environments. This is especially important when on holidays

in different surroundings. Roads, footpaths and pedestrian facilities may look different in holiday areas.

The best way to keep your child safe on or near the road is to hold their hand. Talk with your child daily about

road safety. Remind other adults and carers about this too. You can find out more at Transport for NSW.

http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/children/pedestriansafety.html

Please remind your child to be careful and vigilant when they ride bikes or scooters around Appin during the holidays, especially when they are with friends and chatting as they ride. Please encourage them to cross the road at the traffic lights or safely near the many roundabouts.

Have a safe holiday break!

Important Dates 2019: Please cut this out for the front of the fridge:Term Dates for 2019Term 1: Tuesday, 28th January Staff return to school Wednesday, 29th January Students in Year 1 to 6 return Thursday, 30th January Swimming Carnival - Years 3-6 Monday, 3rd February Kindergarten students start Thursday, 9th April Term 1 endsTerm 2: Students return Tuesday, 28th April to Friday, 3rd July, 2020Term 3: Students return Tuesday, 21st July to Friday, 25th September, 2020 Term 4: Students return Monday, 12th October to Wednesday, 16th December, 2020

The staff at Appin Public School wish all our

families ahappy and safe Christmas.

Enjoy your holidays!!!

Teachers Now Targeting

FRIENDLY & RESPECTFUL

Speak kindly to EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!

TERM 4 WEEKS 9&10

Naming of Clothing & Lost PropertyPlease come and check our lost property bin before the end of term as we will do-nate any unclaimed items to the Uniform Shop or to a charity. Please also clearly label your child’s clothing or things they bring to school and replace these names when they wear off. Please also ask at the front office for any valuable lost items such as watches, glasses, jewellery etc.

PBL Wellbeing Tips - SunSmart tipsCancer Council NSW recommends protecting your skin in five ways:1. SLIP – on clothing that covers your arms and legs2. SLOP – on 50+ or higher, broad-spectrum sunscreen3. SLAP – on a broad brimmed bucket or legionnaire hat4. SEEK – shade5. SLIDE – on wrap-around sunglasses with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1067:2003 and have an eye protection factor of (EPF) of 10.

Feelings of happiness and life satisfaction are strongly associated with active participation in social and community life. Undertaking an act of kindness once a week increases wellbeing.

Appin Playgroup

A fun new Playgroup for families with children from 0—5 years

Where? Appin Public School Main Road, Appin When? Monday’s 9.15 a.m.—11.00 a.m. Cost? Free What to bring? A piece of fruit to share, a drink for your child, hat and sunscreen What Activities? Craft, Puzzles, Songs, Stories & School Readiness Activities

For more information about the Appin Playgroup please call Charmaine on 0437 382 440

or The Benevolent Society

Camden Office on: 02 4651 4000