Principal’s Message

Earth Hour falls on the calendar this Saturday. It’s a global initiative that started back

in 2007 with the aim of saving power and drawing attention to the impact that

climate change is having on our Earth. The idea is really simple – everyone is

encouraged to switch off as many appliances, lights etc. as possible at 8:30pm on

Saturday night in an effort to save power for one hour. Because schools have a role

to play in educating children about a range of global issues, we will be holding our

own Earth Hour on Friday afternoon. The concept will be the same, we will switch

off as many lights and appliances as we can for one hour and the teachers will use

alternative activities that don’t involve Smartboards, computers and so forth. Can I

encourage all school families to consider participating in the 10th annual global Earth

Hour this Saturday. I always enjoy the stories that the students share the following

Monday after Earth Hour as to the fun activities that some families get up to. If

you’d like more information about Earth Hour, visit www.earthhour.org.au

Over the past 2 weeks, I’ve been contacted by a couple of parents once again

concerned about how some families are mis-using the 5 minute pick-up zone in

Third Street. Most of the problems appear to be happening in the afternoon pick-up

and include: parents parking in this zone and getting out of their cars to go and

collect their children; people not moving along as far as they can to allow others to

move in behind; people staying in the zone longer than the 5 minute limit rather

than circling the block until their children arrive. As I’ve shared with you before, our

school does not have the volume of traffic that meets the threshold for a pedestrian

crossing attendant or a ‘Kiss and Ride’ zone. We were very fortunate to have

council’s support in installing this 5 minute pick-up area, but it can only be efficient

and effective as the people using it. I appeal to all families to use this zone in the

way it is designed to be used. The consideration that we show one another in things

like this, goes a long way to us staying a happy and harmonious community.

Finally, I have a number of commitments this week that will take me outside of the

school, especially on Wednesday and Thursday. If you need assistance at the

leadership level, please ask to speak with Mrs Stallard, Mr Carlin or Mrs Merchant in

my absence.

Have a good week.

David Holland

Term 1, Week 9

Tuesday 21st March

2017

Congratulations Students of the

Week!

Term 1 Week 8

Junior Student Award

Brodie Conrades 2/3 Cherry

Senior Student Award

Connor Bashford

5/6 Blue

Mosquitos

The recent rain has caused an increase in mosquito activity. We encourage students to pack a roll on insect

repellent (not aerosol) in their bag and apply it at recess and lunch to avoid some unwanted bites and itching.

Disco

There were many happy faces but hot and sweaty Cardiff South kids after an enjoyable school disco last

Thursday night. Congratulations to all of the students involved for their great behaviour. Our students were

certainly showing our school values, especially RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY on the night.

Special thanks to the Year 6 assistants. Their help showing the infants students what to do and encouraging

involvement in dances and games was much appreciated. Thank you also to Ms Singh, Ms Murray, Mrs Ison, Mrs

Winterbine, Ms Glawson, Mr Jardine and Mrs Gallagher for supervising on the night.

Canteen Menu

P&C wish to advise all families that there will be a slight price rise to a number of items on the Canteen Menu

for the start of Term 2. Raising the price of canteen items is always a last resort, but as producers and our

suppliers raise their costs it becomes necessary to raise our prices a little to ensure we are adequetely covering

our costs. The canteen committee have limited this as much as possible. The new menu with updated prices will

be available on the school website, the Skoolbag app and accessible within the online canteen ordering system

by the end of Term 1. Please ensure that you review the new price list prior to placing orders next term.

Earth Hour

Earth Hour begins 8.30pm on Saturday 25th March. This is when we are asked to not use devices like computers

TV’s and lights. By ‘switching off’ for one hour we are showing our support towards initiatives to reduce global

warming whilst getting people to talk about how we can reduce our environmental footprint. During ‘Earth

Hour’ you may wish to hold a candle-light dinner, play board games, charades or camp outside and use torches.

I am sure the whole family will have fun while supporting a world-wide campaign. Now is the time to start

planning what you will do to support Earth Hour.

PLP meetings at Yamuloong

Parents and carers of our Aboriginal students are reminded of the PLP meetings scheduled for this evening at

Yamuloong. The evening runs between 5:00-7:00pm and will include dinner catered by the wonderful staff at

Yamuloong. If you have not been to Yamuloong before, the address is: 71 Prospect Rd, Garden Suburb. We look

forward to seeing you then. Please bring your children as their views and input into the PLPs are important too.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Wk 9. 20.3 Kuwaluwain Photo Day

21.3 22.3 23.3 PSC -Learn to Lead CHS

Assembly 2pm – 3/4 Magenta

24.3 Muwani Photo Day Earth Hour tomorrow

Wk 10. 27.3 28.3 29.3 30.3 School Cross Country 11.30am

31.3

Wk 11. 3.4 4.4 Combined School ANZAC service. Selected Year 6 students

5.4 Combined Easter Scripture

6.4 Assembly 2pm – 1 Aqua

7.4 Muwani’s Harmony Day celebration

Last Day Term 1

Cardiff High Orientation Day

English Class

On Wednesday the 8th of March the Year 6 classes went to Cardiff High Orientation Day. When we got there, we

got name tags that had what classes we would be attending for each session of the day. Our first and one of our

favourite classes was English. Mrs Carvarreta was the teacher’s name; we had to write a poem on a

marshmallow. The teacher told us to use our five senses which are touch, smell, sound, taste and sight. First the

teacher showed us how to make a tiny little book to write our poem in. At the end of the session, we got to use

the taste sense and eat the marshmallow! It was great fun and at the end of the day we got to have a sausage

sizzle and a drink. After we ate our sausage sandwich, the year 9 and 10 music groups played us 2 great songs

that everybody enjoyed. Thank you Cardiff high for a great day!

Made by Aston Monier and Jacob Oliver (5/6 Jade)

Maths Class

Maths was another subject that we got to try at Orientation Day. The maths teacher, Mr Da Beer, got us to say

all of our 11 times tables and then he told us we could do 11x45. He taught us an easy way to multiply this

number. He said what’s 4+5 its 9 then he said to put the 9 in the middle of 4 and 5 and that was the answer and

to check this we used a calculator and it was right! At the end of the maths lesson we did 11x123456789 and

that equalled 1358024679. At the end of the day we had a sausage sizzle and everybody including the other

schools had a great day. It was really good to meet some old friends from other schools and some new ones

too!

Thankyou Cardiff High for a great day!

Ryan Power (5/6 Jade)

Sport Class

In sport class we did trampolining and somersaults on the rolling mats. Our teacher was Mr Swadling who is the

school’s sport instructor. There were two trampolines, one was a mini-tramp and was pretty basic but the other

one was a double tramp. After jumping we had to land on the front side then let the force of the trampoline

push you to the top part. The force of the springs moved us forward for us to land on the mat. There were mats

on the floor that we could do forward rolls, cartwheels, somersaults and handstands on. It was heaps of fun and

we can’t wait to go to high school because then we’ll learn how to do terrific trampoline tricks!

Thanks Cardiff High for a super day!

By Dylan Trute and Heidi Wellings (5/6 Jade)

Cross Country

The annual school cross country carnival will be held next Thursday, 30th

March on school grounds. Students will have an early recess from 10:30-

11:00 and the carnival will hopefully be underway by 11:15. Students are

to wear sport uniforms and joggers to school and it would be a good idea

to bring extra water on the day. ALL students will be seated with their class

for the duration of the carnival and will not be able to move back and forth

between their parents and class mates. Students are also reminded to

make sure they have their asthma puffers with them during the race.

Parents are invited to attend the carnival. We ask that you arrive by

11:00am and seat yourselves on the infants grass area. Please don’t sign in

at the office, but you will be asked to complete a sign on register while

watching the races. This will be brought around by the school captains

during the races. Thanks for your support and fingers crossed for perfect

weather next week!

Harmony Day Report

Students in K-6 had a wonderful day undertaking a variety of activities with

a focus on ‘Everyone Belongs’. Students participated in games and sports,

created visual class displays, sang songs, undertook art and craft activities

and enjoyed working with different staff from across the school. It was

lovely to see the support from the students and community who wore a

splash of orange to show their respect and dedication to creating

harmonious communities. A few photos are below of some of the work

created on the day.

CBA

Weekly Deposits

Class Week 8

totals K Gold 5

K Silver 4

1 Aqua 12

1 Lime 7

1/2 Coral 3

2/3 Cherry 1

3/4 Emerald 4

3/4 Magenta 3

3/4 Purple 4

5/6 Blue 1

5/6 Jade 3

5/6 Sapphire 2

Ex students/ siblings 2

Total deposits 51

Happy Birthday to…

Sophie Melling 3/4 Magenta 24th March 9 Yrs

Asher Danks K Gold 24th March 5 Yrs

Indiana Waugh 5/6 Sapphire 25th March 11 Yrs

Maci Clerke Kuwaluwain 27th March 5 Yrs

Thank you to those who have already brought in some delicious donations towards the big Easter Raffle.

Tickets for the raffle have been sent home with students today. If you require more tickets they are available

from the office. To increase sales, parents may like to take a sheet or two to their workplace. Thanks for

supporting your P&C.

Getting to know…… Kirra Pilarski

Class? 3/4 Purple

Favourite book? Harry Potter

What makes you laugh? Jokes

Brothers and sisters? 1 brother, Jye

Favourite food? Lamb Rangoon

Favourite game? Minions Game of Life

Best CSPS memory? Colour Run for Harry’s Day

Canteen Roster

Wednesday 22 Friday 24 Monday 27

Madelyn Thompson Christy White Maureen Lobley

Maxine Howe Lee Fletcher Fran Story

Sue Werner Kerry Smith

Michelle Zarzycki

Danielle Fletcher

GDT- J21

Parking 6- E18

After 5pm no parking fee.

GDT- J21

Parking 6- E18

After 5pm no parking fee.