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Message from the Principal

GRANDPARENTS DAY

We celebrated Harmony Day on Tuesday and invited our Grandparents, Families and pre school community to view our class performances. A lovely morning tea was shared by all under the COLA. We are very grateful to our teachers and staff for their organisation of the day.

Wednesday 21 March 2018, Term 1 - Week 8

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“Think of Others”

Dates to Remember:

March

20-22 Book Fair

23 Whole School Assembly

23 Coffee & Chat

27 P&C Meeting—7pm

29 P&C Easter Hat Parade

30Mar -2Apr

Easter Long Weekend

April

3 Students return

6 Whole School Assembly

6 Stage 3 - Afternoon tea stall

11 Parent Teacher Interviews

12 Anzac Day Ceremony

13 Last day Term 1

May

1 Students return - Term 2

20 High Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 Phone: 9789 5255 Fax: 9718 8006

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.canterburs-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

P&C DONATION

Each year the P&C generously make financial contributions back to the school. This year the P&C has donated $5000 to continue supporting the Seed Harvest Spoon Program. This program is in its second successful year at CSPS. Student are enjoying this highly engaging sustainability program. Teachers are reporting that students look forward to their fortnightly session and are excited about progress made in the garden.

The P&C has also kindly donated $10000 towards a Mindfulness program taking place in Term 2 for all students K-6. This program is run by the Lifeskills Group. Lifeskills is Australia's Leading Curriculum Based Primary, Secondary, and Professional Life Skills Wellbeing Provider. In a series of eight interactive and progressive lessons, students develop their self-awareness and increase impulse control, focus and empathy.

A note has been sent home this week explaining the program in more detail.

Thank you to our community and the P&C for continuing to support the programs and Identified needs of the school.

GRANT

At the end of last year Michelle, our Seed Harvest Spoon educator applied for a grant on the school’s behalf through the Eco Schools Grant and was successful. The school has received $3500. The grant will go to creating a Four Seasons Organic Food Garden.

We hope to expend the money on more raised garden beds, soil, plants, garden tools and kitchen / cooking equipment.

Well done Michelle…..some very exciting news!!!!

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

That time of year has come again where we set aside time to meet with parents as partners in their children’s learning, to discuss progress made, achievements and areas of concern should there be any.

Again this year the process for making a booking is online. The instructions have been included in this newsletter and will be sent home via email as well as a live link made available via the school app under ‘Links’.

This process is simple and streamlined. It will help avoid any time clashes and ensure you get the time you wish.

The site is live and you can begin to make a booking when appropriate. This system still works on a first come first serve basis.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Wednesday 11 April from 3.30 to 8pm.

COFFEE & CHAT

Don’t forget the Coffee & Chat this Friday 23 March after the whole school assembly. While I will not be available to run the session, one of the Assistant Principals will be presenting the 2018-2020 School Plan prior to publication.

Until next time…. Daniela Frasca, Principal

News from the Library

Thank you for your support during our annual book fair sale. Every purchase benefits our classroom and library resources. The most popular themes this year appeared to be Harry Potter and dinosaurs.

Our Stage 3 students are busy finalising their reading assignment submissions. Assignments are due at the end of the term for marking. Each year, students use class time and homework time to complete the reading of 9 quality texts and a number of related tasks. Please see Mrs Rigby, Ms Jessop- Smith or Mr Gifford if you have any questions regarding the expectations of the task.

Our Stage 2 students have been learning about the 2018 Invictus Games that will be held in Sydney. They have designed a canvas artwork that will be displayed over ANZAC Day and the school holidays at Campsie RSL club. As a result of participating in the project, Campsie RSL club will donate $5000 to our school. Our school captains will also represent our school on ANZAC Day by laying a wreath as part of the community dawn service.

Anti bullying On Friday 16 March, our school celebrated the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA).

The National Day of Action is Australia’s key anti-bullying event for schools and in 2018, schools were called to imagine a world free from bullying and share their BIG IDEAS. Each class at CSPS took part in an anti bullying lesson on the day. The day was a positive day of action, bringing students and staff together to help find workable solutions that address bullying and violence.

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News from 3/4J

This term 3/4J have been learning to write narratives focusing on different genres. This includes adding rich vocabulary words or we like to call it WOW words.

Here is some of our writing:

The Escaping Cat

Once upon a time there was a lonely bored, grey cat called Tabby. He lived in a fresh garden where they were growing sweet tomatoes, carrots and strawberries! Tabby desperately wanted to escape the garden. Tabby’s owners were an old man and an old lady. They never EVER because they were way too busy doing their work.

Tabby jumped over the fence and finally escaped the boring garden. She went over the grassy fields and across the huge mountains, but suddenly blocked by a rough, strong looking dog called Coby. He reminded her that there was a river behind and that cats don’t like water. So she jumped on his back and he swam in the soaking river and landed safely.

Then Tabby realised that the secret garden was her real home. When she got back the whole little town was gone! Tabby ran back to Coby to ask him to help her. Coby agreed to do so. They both ran back to show Coby. They went to find their town, but wait… they saw the town, but in a different spot and it was smashed into big pieces!! Luckily, Coby sneaked into the machine and broke the cords. The town got built again! They both lived in a barn where Tabby had cute, baby kitties! Coby felt content.

Rosie M

The Lighthouse

I shut the window to the lighthouse as I tried to ignore the people outside. It was a dark and cold night in Ireland. The folk’s people celebrated loudly as I wrote a book.

Suddenly, the light from the lighthouse stopped working and the town went silent. The windows opened again as air came in and blew out my candle. Now it was darker than before.

I got my tool box and a torch, while I ran up the long stairs to the top of the lighthouse. I took a close look at the light machine and put my tool box behind me.

A big cargo ship was in danger and was aiming for the rocks. So I picked up the light machine but it was too heavy. I tripped over my tool box and accidently broke the light.

I was frustrated and worried but suddenly lights started coming towards the light house. I ran back down the stairs and opened the door.

It took me a few seconds to realize that the lights were actually the town’s people holding torches. I was surprised because I thought they didn’t care about me.

We all walked up the stairs and held our torches so the ship didn’t crash. The ship was safe and I was happy to be with the folk’s people after all.

By Lyria DS A

Commotion in the sewers

Bobcuss worked at a bank and lived in the dirty sewers. He was very grumpy, but mainly curious. The sewers were old, smelly and abandoned. One night, as Bobcuss got home, he noticed a weird scale-trail on the ground. He soon found out that his darling house was dangerous.

Bobcuss fell asleep that night knowing that those scales meant something, more importantly, who did they come from? That night, something else couldn’t sleep. It was Basilisk. Basilisk was an enormous snake with huge, bulging red eyes. She was a bloodthirsty, killing machine. She was incredibly hungry! So Basilisk silently slithered towards Bobcuss’s house. Poor old Bobcuss tried to negotiate with her for he was extremely tired. She did NOT agree! So he tried to slowly stomp out, but Basilisk’s reflexes were too fast.

Bobcuss was done for! Eventually, he finally ran to his wardrobe, which was where he kept all his weapons. Bobcuss chose his absolute favourite, a diamond encrusted dagger with the words “No retreat, no surrender!” carved hard into it. He thought that it would give him everlasting courage and become invincible! Bobcuss ran back to the dining room, where Basilisk was impatiently waiting for him. When he held the dagger towards her, she then started laughing and cackling.

Bobcuss asked why Basilisk was laughing at him. She told him that she was vegetarian, and that she just wanted some veggies from him, for there was none on the sewer floors. That day, goblin and giant snake became the best of friends!

By Alice B-D

The Music Bus

The Music Bus is now taking mid-term enrolments at school. With only half the term remaining, it’s less half the price, the perfect time to give lessons a try. The Music Bus is our wonderful school-based music program offering weekly specialist instrument lessons right on the big yellow bus, all instruments included and at an affordable price for parents. With limited availability across an array of instruments, be sure to secure your child’s spot now.

Enrol now or for more info call 1300 168 742 or visit www.themusicbus.com.au


http://www.themusicbus.com.au/

Parvovirus B19 - ”Slapped

Cheek”

Numerous cases of the Parvovirus B19 virus have been reported to the school over the last few weeks.

Parvovirus B19 is a common childhood viral illness. It is also called fifth disease, "slapped cheek" or erythema infectiosum. About 50 per cent of all adults have been infected sometime during childhood. Parvovirus B19 only infects humans and cannot be transmitted to or from animals.

What are the symptoms?

The ill child typically has a "slapped-cheek" rash on the face, which may be followed by a lace like rash on the trunk and limbs. Occasionally, the rash may itch. The child may have a low-grade fever, runny nose, and nausea and diarrhoea a few days before the rash breaks out. The rash resolves in 7 to 10 days but may recur in when exposed to sunlight or heat for 3 weeks or longer.

An adult who is infected with parvovirus B19 may have no symptoms at all, or may develop a rash, joint pain or swelling, or both. It is usually the small joints of both hands and occasionally ankles, knees and wrists that are affected. The joint symptoms usually resolve in a week or two, but can last longer. Symp-toms usually develop between 4 and 20 days after being infected with the virus.

How is it spread?

The virus is spread by contact with infected respiratory secretions (for example, by coughing), and from mother to unborn baby. Persons are most contagious before the rash develops.

How is it prevented?

There is no vaccine or medicine that prevents parvo-virus B19 infection.

• Frequent hand washing is recommended to reduce the spread of parvovirus.

Parvovirus B19 (Fifth Disease)

• Excluding infected persons from work, child care centres, schools, or other settings is not likely to prevent the spread of parvovirus B19, since ill persons are contagious before they develop the rash.

Further information on Parvovirus B19 can be found on the NSW Health Website at (http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/parvovirus-B19-and-(fifth-disease).aspx, a copy of which is attached.


Congratulations Congratulations to Adam N who was successful in making the Wiley Park Zone Open Rugby League Team. Such a great job considering Adam is only 9 years old.

Congratulations also goes to Sasha W and Tori H for being selected in the Wiley Park PSSA Girls Football team. They now move onto the Regional trials. Good luck girls.

“Congratulations to Sasha W and Tori H for their performance at the regional swimming carnival on

Tuesday evening. Tori placed 2nd in 11 years 50m freestyle and Sasha place 3rd in 12 years 50m breaststroke.”

ACTIVE KIDS – $100 for every

child to play sport

More than one million school children across the state are now eligible for the NSW Government’s new annual $100 Active Kids voucher contributing towards the cost of sports registration, membership expenses and fees for physical activities such as swimming, dance lessons, football, netball and ath-letics.

Parents have until 31 December 2018 to claim and use their voucher. More information: https://sport.nsw.gov.au/sectordevelopment/activekids or call Service NSW on 137 788.

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/parvovirus-B19-and-(fifth-disease).aspx



https://sport.nsw.gov.au/sectordevelopment/activekids

https://sport.nsw.gov.au/sectordevelopment/activekids

Dear Parents, Parent/Teacher/Student interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 April.

Interviews are strictly 10 minutes and spaces are limited. If you require more time with a

particular teacher, please arrange a separate meeting by telephoning the school on

97895255

Go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and enter the code 62dwd

Enter your details

Select the teachers you wish to see

Select the appointment times that suit your family best When you click FINISH your selected bookings will be emailed to you

immediately. If you not receive your email, please check your junk-mail, or

enter the event code again and check your email address spelling. Update

your details if email address is incorrect.

DO NOT DELETE the email you receive. Keep it somewhere safe. You may

need to refer back to it at a later date.

REMEMBER TO ADD YOUR APPOINTMENTS TO YOUR CALENDAR - reminders will not

be sent home.

Bookings must be finalised by 10th April at 4pm. If you need to view, cancel, change or print your bookings:

● Click on the link in the confirmation email you received after you made your bookings

● OR return to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and enter the code and the email address you used when making your bookings.

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Canterbury South Public School

Parent and Citizens Association

Tues 27th March – Next P&C Meeting. 7pm in the School Staffroom

Please come along and hear what’s happening in & around the school. EVERYONE is WELCOME! The agenda for this meeting has been sent out through the school app this week. Would be great to see some new (& old) faces!

Why should I come along? Aside from making connections with other parents in the community... International research has shown that parental engagement at school (of various kinds) has a positive impact on student achievement & as well as their cognitive, social and emotional development.

Thurs 29th March - EASTER HAT PARADE & Raffle Draw 9.30am Under the Cola

Join us for our annual Easter Hat Parade. Get crafty with the kids and help them to make a hat to wear proudly as they hop on down the bunny trail. There is a prize for the most creative hat! Good luck.

Raffle prizes for our Easter fundraising raffle will be drawn on the morning of the parade. TICKETS HAVE NOW GONE HOME so start selling! There are more ticket booklets available at the office. Please ensure you put names & phone numbers on the stubs of the tickets so we can contact the winners if they are not able to make it on the day.

How can I help with this? Donations of Easter eggs & lollies for our Easter baskets can be dropped at the Office in the tub provided on or before Wednesday 28 March. Any excess booty will be distributed to Barnardos in Cooks Avenue who help disadvantage adolescents.

If you have a spare hour on Wednesday the 28 March after the morning bell come have a cuppa and lend Maria, Belinda and Kelly a hand wrapping the Easter prizes.

HOME VENUE: Gough Whitlam Park - Bayview Avenue, Earlwood




Friday 6th April – STAGE 3 Afternoon Tea Stall 2.30pm onwards Under the Cola

Stage 3 will be hosting our first Afternoon Tea Stall on Friday 6th April. All snacks and treats are priced between 50c- $2.00. So come along to buy or send some small change in

with your child to buy a yummy afternoon snack. All funds raised will go towards the Year 6 Farewell With sustainability in mind, BYO reusable container to put your treats into.

How can I help with this? Stage 3 families can bring their contributions of homemade goodies to the staffroom on the Friday morning or straight to the stall on Friday afternoon from 2.30pm onwards. Help is always needed to set up/pack away tables and sell at the stall on the day. Please contact us if you are available to assist at [email protected]

Can’t make it in to school/not so keen on cooking? We also welcome donations of take away containers and brown paper bags.

EVERY FRIDAY Morning – School Banking

Don’t forget the new system. Drop off your banking books into the new yellow wheelie bin under the cola. The wheelie bin is locked and monitored until Maria Caltaux and Belinda Hayward our banking volunteers collect, count and deposit the money on behalf of the students.

Not only does banking create saving habits in our kids, 5% of all deposits are donated to the P&C by CommBank.

Friday 11th May – MOTHERS DAY STALL

CALL OUT FOR CRAFTY HOMEMADE GOODIES & GIFTS!!!

Our Mother’s Day Stall is coming up. Any donations of homemade goodies & gifts would be greatly appreciated. We pride ourselves on the originality of our goods sold and in the past have had a range of gifts from jams, chutneys, edible treats, scrubs, handmade jewellery items, plants, aprons....your imagination is the limit! Please let us know if you have something in mind or something to offer.

[email protected]

Time poor or not so crafty? We also would love donations of jars- clean and sticker free please, unwanted gifts or baking ingredients…




TELL US WHAT YOU THINK?

The survey is ready to roll out!

Please click on the below link and 5 minutes to tell us what you think. We would love to hear what you see as P&C priorities and how we can move forward as a community.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJp4MxwHIvKgvUJW

8CKTqL2mu7ayyZbBYgXfRbF4_XFaL5gg/viewform

CSPS School Upgrade

The process of the School Upgrade is underway. The Project Reference Group (PRG) has met again to continue the discussions around this process.

Naz Fadel (P&C President) is our community representative on this panel. If you have any questions or comments please forward them to Naz so she can represent the community’s views in these meetings.

Please ensure you also go to https://schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au/schools/canterbury- south-public-school/project-overview to keep up to date with what is happening.

Mark down the dates for the Information Booths which are held both on the school site and at Canterbury Station.

As well as Naz’s contributions, you are able to voice your opinion, ask for more information, ask questions or make a comment by directly emailing [email protected]




PLAYERS WANTED Under10s, Under11s, Under12s

The Cooks River Titans Football Club currently has soccer teams needing an extra 2-3 players in each namely the Under10s (Mixed),

Under11s (Mixed), Under12(Boys) and Under12s (Girls).

Players must be born in the years 2005 - 2008 to be eligible.

Take advantage of the $100 NSW Government Active Kids Rebate. Registration includes shorts, socks and a soccer ball.

If you are interested please contact us via email or phone.

W: www.cooksrivertitans.com.au E: [email protected] Ph: 0408 221 393

HOME VENUE: Gough Whitlam Park - Bayview Avenue, Earlwood

Canterbury South PS Upgrade - Information Booth – Session Times

Canterbury South Info-booth Schedule

Subject Start Date

Start

Time

End

Time Location

Canterbury South PS –

Info-booth (Wednesday) 7/03/2018

8:00

AM

9:00

AM Canterbury Train Station



3:00

PM 4:00 PM Canterbury Train Station



8:00

AM

9:00

AM Canterbury South Public School


Info-booth 18/04/2018 No Info booths during school holidays



3:00




8:00

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9:00




3:00




8:00

AM

9:00




3:00


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