Rutherford Public School Newsletter
WEEK 5 & 6, TERM 2 2018
Reminders
ALL
ATSI STUDY CLUB Monday at 3:15pm
Little
Dragons
Registrations for third intake (26th July) close Friday 29th June
Sport Fridays
Playgroup 9:10am -11:10am Tuesdays in the hall
Band 8:30am Wednesdays
P&C Canteen orders through Flexischools Only
Next P&C Meeting - 6:30pm Tuesday 12th June
Day Events
No Assembly this week
Term
2 Week 5
28/5
29/5 8:00am ICAS Science Test - Community Room
Scripture Assembly
30/5 SRC (4) to Walka Water Works
6:00pm Cyber Safety Session for Parents and Staff
31/5 9:30am to 2:30pm Pink Jets training at Club Maitland City
9:30am JAECG Leadership Day at Mindaribba LALC
1/6 PSSA Soccer Knockout v Telarah PS Boys and Girls
2:15pm Infants Webby Wonderland
ASSEMBLY WEEK
Term
2 Week 6
4/6
5/6 PSSA Girls Softball Gala at Stevenson Park Mayfield West
9:30am Women’s Yarn Up - Community Room
12:40pm KL & KC Walking Excursion to Rutherford Dental
1A Walking Excursion to Maitland Baptist Long Daycare
6/6 PSSA State Knockout Basketball Boys & Girls
12:40pm KA & KH Walking Excursion to Rutherford Dental
P&C Krispy Kreme Collection Day
7/6 Hunter PSSA Softball Trials Boys & Girls
12:20pm Primary Webby Wonderland
8/6 9:30am 2G & 2D Excursion to Morpeth Museum
Young Australia Sharing Culture Incursion
Term 1 Financial Planner…
What Who How Much Pay By
Young Australia Incursion K-6 $4.50 no POP Wed 06/06
Past & The Present Excursion 2D & 2G $8 no POP Wed 06/06
K/6J Hunter Valley Zoo K/6J $17 Fri 08/06
78 Storey Treehouse Year 3 & 4 $24.50 Wed 13/06
Little Dragons Program P-K $30 Before start
Canberra Year 6 $435 Bal. Fri 03/08
Great Aussie Bush Camp Year 5 $225 Bal. Fri 26/10
School Contribution K to 6 $45 one child / $90 family
Assembly Days - Even Weeks
ES1(K) Thurs 12:50pm Year 3 Tues 1:30pm
Year 1 Tues 12:50pm Year 4 Fri 1:20pm
Year 2 Fri 12:50pm Stage 3 Thurs 1:30pm
Day Events
No Assembly this week T
erm 2 W
eek 7
11/6 Queens Birthday Public Holiday
12/6 1J Walking Excursion to Maitland Baptist Long Daycare
4:00pm AECG Meeting at All Saints Campus St Marys
13/6 8:00am ICAS Spelling Test - Community Room
14/6 8:00am ICAS Writing Test - Community Room
15/6
ASSEMBLY WEEK
Term
2 Week 8
18/6
19/6 Infants - Hunter Water Conservation Show in the hall
9:30am Women’s Yarn Up - Community Room
20/6
21/6 Year 6 Transition - 15 boys to RTHS Soccer Day
22/6 Year 6 Transition - 15 girls to RTHS Soccer Day
9:00am K/6J to Hunter Valley Zoo
School Calendar
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY
A reminder that Monday 11 June 2018 is a Public Holiday and
our school will be closed for the day.
ICAS TESTS
ICAS Science: Tuesday 29/05/18
Students who have paid to sit the UNSW ICAS test will need to
be at school by 8:00am this Tuesday 29 May 2018. The test
will be administered before school to avoid any interruptions to
school routines and learning.
Entries for this test are closed and no late entries can be
accepted.
Good luck to the students sitting this test!
Upcoming ICAS dates:
Spelling Wednesday 13 June 2018
Writing Thursday 14 June 2018
English Tuesday 31 July 2018
Mathematics Tuesday 14 August 2018
THE CYBER SAFETY LADY - THIS WEDNESDAY!
The Cyber Safety Lady, Leonie Smith is coming soon to
Rutherford Public School…..and you're invited!
A parent information session will begin at 6:00pm this
Wednesday 30th May. Due to the nature of Leonie's parent
presentation, strictly no children are permitted to be in the
room. Please keep the date free!
Parents can now register by following the link on our Facebook
page or at: https://goo.gl/forms/NNXhh8DcjIb6OJCz1
This event is proudly supported by the P&C. BOOKINGS ARE
ESSENTIAL.
Leonie will also have books on hand to purchase. Parent
Manual $30.00 and a Student Manual $20 for over 13yr olds.
NAPLAN
Thank you to the teachers, parents and carers who supported
the students through the NAPLAN tests. Student results will be
sent home as soon as the school receives the reports (around
September).
Reconciliation Week 27 May - 3 June
Each year National Reconciliation
Week (NRW) celebrates and builds
on the respectful relationships
shared by Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people and other
Australians. The theme for NRW
2018 is “Don’t Keep History A
Mystery”. This year during National
Reconciliation Week, Reconciliation
Australia invites all Australians to
learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
and histories, to share that knowledge and help us grow as a
nation.
Students will be discussing the importance of Aboriginal
Reconciliation Week in classes this week and learning more
about our rich Aboriginal history.
MULTICULTURAL PUBLIC SPEAKING
All Primary classes are currently in the process of selecting
their best public speakers to represent their Stage in the
upcoming public speaking finals to be held in Week 10 of this
term.
All students are encouraged to prepare a speech and practise
the art of speaking in front of an audience.
REPORTS
All teachers are currently preparing reports for parents and
carers, to indicate how their child/ren are progressing in
Semester 1.
Reports will be sent home in the last week of Term 2.
STAFF CHANGES
Mrs Clarkson (4C) will be on leave for the next three weeks. Mr
Brooker will be teaching 4C.
SCHOOL DISCO
Our school disco has been postponed due to a clash of dates
with the State of Origin. An alternative date will be set at the
next P&C meeting. Go the Blues!
DANCE SUCCESS
Congratulations to our Primary Performance Dance Groups on
their successful auditions to the Hunter Schools Dance Festival.
The Stage 3 group, who train with Mrs Evans, will perform as
part of the Monday night program on 30th July.
The Stage 2 group, led by Ms Bernardine will perform on
Tuesday night 31st July.
The festival runs from Monday 30 July to Thursday 2nd August
at Wests Newcastle, and is a showcase of dance programs
from primary and secondary schools from across the Hunter.
We are proud of the dedication and success of our dancers.
Festival details for the families of our dancers will be sent home
soon.
TERM 2 WEBBY WONDERLAND DAYS
Infants 2:15pm Friday 1st June (this week)
Primary 12:20pm Thursday 7th June
BAND PERSON OF THE WEEK:
This week we congratulate:
GEORGIA HARVEY
as Band Person of the Week.
Georgia always tries her best and makes an effort to help new players in the Concert Band. Well done
Georgia!
If your child is interested in joining the Rutherford Public School Concert Band please see the front office for an information pack. Lessons are available for
students in Years 3 to 6 and take place at school.
AERONAUTICAL VELOCITY CHALLENGE
Our 5/6L Opportunity Class had a fantastic day designing and
launching their rockets at Hunter River High School last week.
Congratulations to the Super Stars who won the primary
division with an impressive distance of 65.4m.
Pictured below: Winning team - Super Stars
From Zoe, 5/6L:
Have you ever built a rocket?
Well not a real one, a bottle rocket, because that's what
5/6L students did at the Aeronautical Velocity Challenge
at Hunter River High School on Monday.
We had many test flights before the day, but on the day
we had to launch our rocket after just 1.5 hrs of building
time. We were in a large workshop with lots of High
School students from all over the region. We were the
only primary school attending and I think we were
actually more organised than the year 7's and 8's.
Some of the rockets were amazing and they went so
far! Others weren't as good but we all had fun anyway.
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Little Dragons are beginning to adapt to the routines and structures of our transition program and life at school.
Over the last few weeks we have started to incorporate group activities which include craft, scissor skills, playdough and
writing activities.
Please ensure you’re logged in to Seesaw to keep up to date with photos and
resources to support your child’s learning journey to big school. If you do not have
a note with the instructions on how to register, please see one of the Little
Dragons Teachers.
Enrolments for the group which will start on Thursday 7th June (Week 6, Term 2)
have now closed.
We are now taking enrolments for the group that will start the program on
Thursday 26th July (Week 1 Term 3).
Please ensure you have returned all necessary paperwork (student profile and
enrolment forms). We also encourage that you advise us of any medical
information that could be important to your child’s participation in the program.
Little Dragons who are already registered for the program should now be on
Flexischools (www.flexischools.com.au). This means parents can prepay for the
Father’s Day gift stall, and also participate in any P&C fundraisers during the year.
Keep in mind for next year, that lunch orders can only be placed via Flexischools.
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Important Dates for your diary
SEESAW
Please make sure you are logged onto Seesaw. This is a fantastic way for teachers to communicate important information and
keep you involved in your child’s education. If you do not have a note for Seesaw, please ask your child’s classroom teacher.
CLASS OF THE WEEK: KH
During Maths, KH participate in a number of activities which aim to support their
numeracy strategies. Here they are working outside on the new grass developing
their strategies!
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
ES1 Assembly
Thursday
12:50pm to
1:10pm
Week 6
We invite you to
join us in
celebrating
kindergarten
achievements.
If your child is
receiving an
award you will be
notified prior.
Cyber Safety
Lady
Wednesday
30th May
6:00pm
Cyber Safety
Information talk
for parents only
(no children
permitted
due to content)
KC and KL
Walking
Excursion
to Rutherford
Dental
Tuesday
5 June
Walking with
Mrs Lee.
Please return
all notes to
Classroom
Teacher
KA and KH
Walking
Excursion
to Rutherford
Dental
Wednesday
6 June
Walking with
Mrs Lee.
Please return
all notes to
Classroom
Teacher
Krispy Kreme
Fundraiser
Pick Up
Day
Wednesday
6 June
Please note
Disco has been
postponed
Young Australia
Sharing Culture
Incursion
Friday 8th June
Please return
all notes to
Classroom
Teacher
Trash or Treasure?
1B students learnt about what types of rubbish goes into landfill during Week 3. Check out the images below of them
collecting the items they needed.
NEWS FROM 1S 1S love going to gymnastics each Wednesday. It's one of the highlights of our week.
NEWS FROM 1K 1K have been studying the life of Leonardo da Vinci after reading an interesting book called 'Fly, Kite, Fly'. Through research, students have found out lots of interesting things about the famous artist. 1K have painted, drawn pictures and written about Leonardo's amazing life.
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
EXCURSION - THE 78-STOREY TREEHOUSE
Notes have gone home! Please make sure that if you have not received a note yet that you catch up with your student’s
teacher and get one. Students have started reading the stories in class and are learning the importance of the visual
storytelling. Permission notes and money must be returned by Wednesday 13th June 2018.
ASSEMBLY PRESENTATION ROSTER
Don’t forget to check the Assembly roster so you never miss a performance
Mrs Kate Slaven, Assistant Principal, Stage 2
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Year 3 Assembly Roster Year 4 Assembly Roster
Term 2 Week 4 – 3A Week 6 – whole grade singing Week 8 – 3/4N (Year 3 students) Week 10 – whole grade singing
Term 2 Week 4 – 3/4N (Year 4 students) Week 6 – whole grade singing Week 8 – 4C Week 10 – whole grade singing
Term 3 Week 2 – K/6J Week 4 – whole grade singing Week 6 – 3T Week 8 – whole grade singing Week 10 – 3BR
Term 3 Week 2 – 4R Week 4 – whole grade singing Week 6 – 4D Week 8 – whole grade singing Week 10 – 4M
Term 4 Week 2 – whole grade singing Week 4 – 3A Week 6 – whole grade singing Week 8 – 3/4N (Year 3 students)
Term 4 Week 2 – whole grade singing Week 4 – 3/4N (Year 4 students) Week 6 – whole grade singing Week 8 – 4C
CHILD PROTECTION EDUCATION PROGRAM
Stage 3 have started their Y-PEP unit this week. Y-PEP is a free interactive child protection education program for children
and young people in Government, Catholic and Independent schools across NSW.
Funded and supported by the NSW Government and offered free to schools, Y-PEP aims to strengthen the existing PDHPE
child protection education content delivered by teachers, with a specific focus on Power in Relationships, Recognising Abuse
and Protective Strategies.
There have been a few embarrassing moments as students find out about growing up and all that this entails.
ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM
Next week four students are attending an environmental forum at Walka Water Works and hope to bring back some
sustainable ideas into the school community. Watch this space for more developments.
CANBERRA NOTES
The second note for the impending Canberra Excursion is out and teachers are keen for it's imminent return. Please ensure
you are making regular payments so you are not left with a huge payment to make at the last minute.
WEBBIE WONDERLAND - PRIMARY
Webbie Wonderland is planned for Stage 3 during Week 6, on Thursday 7th June. Students will be rewarded with a broad
range of activities to celebrate and communicate the benefits of positive behaviours for learning.
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY LONG WEEKEND
Don't forget Monday 11th June is Queen's Birthday Holiday.
THE CYBER SAFETY LADY
We would like to ask all Stage 3 students to remind their parents/carers that The Cyber Safety Lady is coming to our school
this Wednesday 30th May. This is a fantastic opportunity for parents to get a great insight on raising responsible digital
citizens.
The session is free to parents, but bookings are essential, and can be made by clicking the link on the flyer in this newsletter.
parent and student manuals will be available for purchase on the night.
Mr Josef Burke-Smith, Relieving Stage 3 Assistant Principal
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
MULTICULTURAL PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
Premier's Challenge Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking.
It's on again! We are looking for students in Stages 2 and 3 who have a passion to share their perspective on multiculturalism
within our schools.
If you are interested please register your name by Wednesday 30th May 2018. Get your class teacher to send your name to
Ms Highet or come and see me yourself. The dates for Stage Finals will be confirmed after Wednesday 30th May, and the
Local Area Final will be held in the hall on Monday 25th June.
We have some new topics this year so lets get writing and share your perspective with the world.
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Cross Country
I mentioned last newsletter about the awesome effort of our students at the Zone Cross Country Carnival at Tocal. Below are
some photos of the day.
Athletics
At this stage, the Zone Athletics Carnival will be held in Term 3 Week 5 at the Glendale Sports Centre. Notes will come out early
next term.
Soccer
Both the boys and girls teams will be heading to Norm Chapman Oval this Friday 1st June to play our PSSA Knockout games
against Telarah. We wish them all the best of luck. No matter the result I’m sure you will do us proud.
Rugby League
The Under 10's Rugby League team travelled to New Lambton on Thursday 3rd May to compete in the Knights Knockout. They
represented our school with great sportsmanship and encouragement of others. The games were very close with the boys
having three draws and just one loss.
Thank you to all the parents and family members who came to support our children. A special thanks to Brett and Scott who
assisted on the day and shared their knowledge of the game with the team.
The Under 12s team will be competing tomorrow in their division of the Knights Knockout. Good luck to you all.
Softball
The Boys team travelled to Stevenson Park Mayfield West last Wednesday to compete in the PSSA Knockout Gala Day.
Congratulations to all the boys who played hard in all of our games and represented our school with pride. Our results improved
as the day went on with a loss in Game 1, a close two-run loss in Game 2 and a draw in Game 3. Well done to all the boys and
thank you to the parents that came along to support the boys.
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Public School
P&C NEWS:
KRISPY KREME PICK UP
Krispy Kreme orders can be collected from the school on Wednesday 6th June from 3:00pm to approximately 4:30pm.
TRIVIA NIGHT
It’s back! We had so much fun last year, we are going to do it again!
Join the P&C for a fantastic night of trivia, raffles and games to help raise funds for our children. Grab some friends and book a table of
8, or we can place you on a table. It’s a great way to meet new people!
$15 per person! BYO nibblies & drinks!
Email [email protected] to secure your table, or phone 0403292520. We have limited tables available so don’t leave it until the last
minute!
This is an adults only event.
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Canteen
Corner
As you can imagine, with over 940 students, our canteen is a very busy place!! A reminder that all lunch &
afternoon tea orders will need to be ordered online through Flexischools. Cut off for orders will remain at
9:00am and you can purchase from the full canteen menu.
For orders placed online after 9:00am there will be a limited menu available. This limited menu will cut off at
10:00am. It will consist of:
6 pack of chicken nuggets
cheese or ham & cheese toasted sandwiches
cheese or vegemite sandwiches
red or green apples & pears
normal drink menu
Students are still able to use cash to purchase normal lunch & afternoon tea items over the counter such as
ice blocks, drinks, homemade muffins/pikelets and other snacks at break times.
Log onto www.flexischools.com.au or click on the flexischools picture below to login or set up your account.
If you need any assistance to do this, pop by the Canteen and see Di.
All of the profits raised from the Canteen go back into the school.
Thank you in advance for your understanding in this matter.
Weblands Street Rutherford 2320 Phone: 4932 5900 Email: [email protected]
Canteen Roster
Click here for the canteen menu:
Week 5
Monday
28/05/2018
All day
9:15am - Noon
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lisa, Unya, Todd
Tuesday
29/05/2018
All day
9:15am - Noon
1:00pm - 2:30pm
2 Volunteers Needed
2 Volunteers Needed
Wednesday
30/05/2018
All day
9:15am - Noon
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Linda, Talitha
Nat
Thursday
31/05/2018
All day
9:15am - Noon
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Simone, Cassandra
Friday
01/06/2018
All day
9:15am - Noon
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lisa
Marlieta
2 Volunteers Needed
2 Volunteers Needed
Week 6
Monday
04/06/2018
All day
9:15am - Noon
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lisa, Unya
Tuesday
05/06/2018
All day
9:15am - Noon
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Shirley, Denise
Wednesday
06/06/2018
All day
9:15am - Noon
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Linda
1 Volunteer Needed
Nat
Thursday
07/06/2018
All day
9:15am - Noon
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Simone, Cassandra
Friday
08/06/2018
All day
9:15am - Noon
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lisa
Marlieta
2 Volunteers Needed
1 Volunteer Needed
BELL TIMES
Rutherford Public School have two separate play periods for the Infants and Primary students. This will maximise
playground space and ensure children have plenty of room to move.
Please note that there is NO SUPERVISION before 8:40am each morning.
Our bell times and organisation for Term 1 2018 are as follows: