GEPS NEWS Term 1Week 8 Thursday: 22nd March 2018

Glendale East Public School - Safe, Respectful Learners

Glendale East Public School 8 Margot Street

GLENDALE 2285 Phone: 4954 9551 Fax: 4956 6248

Harmony Day

Education Week Musical Locks on Gates Canberra

Matter of Seconds Whole School Production

PSSA PACER Rebate

Public Speaking

Congratulations to the following students who represented Glendale East Public School at the Zone Public Speak-

ing Finals at Booragul Public School.

A special congratulations goes to Alex Holliday who received a Highly Commended Award for her speech on the

day. Well done Alex!

Message from the Principal

Harmony Day

Although it was a little wet, the school still had fun celebrating Harmony Day on Wednesday. Our teachers did a great job of bringing in dishes from around the world to highlight the benefits of our multicultural society. It was wonderful to see our students engaging in activities which promoted harmony, tolerance and the benefits of diversity. A big thank you to Mrs Field for organising the day. Easter Hat Parade and Denim for Deafness Fundraiser

On Thursday 29th March, our K-2 students will be involved in the annual Easter Hat Parade. Parents of these students are invited to attend their child’s classroom to help design and make their hat before the parade which will begin at 10:45am in the hall. The P&C will be drawing their Easter raffle after the parade so please ensure you’ve bought your tickets beforehand. On the same day, we will be participating in the Denim for Deafness fundraiser. All students are invited to wear denim and bring a gold coin donation. Money raised will go to the Deafness Foundation which supports students with profound hearing difficulties. For more information, please visit: www.deafness.org.au/denim-for-deafness/ Cross Country

On Friday 6th April we will be holding our annual Cross Country. Parents are welcome to come along and support their child as they attempt the course. Please see the note, Facebook or SkoolBag App for more information.

Critical and Creative Thinking Professional Learning

Last week, our teachers attended an additional professional learning afternoon with a number of other Lake Macquarie Schools. The session focussed on building teachers capacity to incorporate critical and creative thinking into their classrooms. This will be an ongoing focus over the next three years as we know that these skills will enable our students to perform well at school and are the skills employers are looking for. For more information on what the teachers were learning, you may like to visit: www.cct-pl.education/#home Kind regards, Nathan Forbes Principal

Grandparents/ Carers Morning

Tea

Are you a grandparent and provide full time care for your grandchildren? Please come along to our kinship carers afternoon tea. When: Tuesday 10th April Time: 1.30 pm Speaker: Marcia Spitzkowsky Samaritans Location: Will be disclosed on arrival.

Please sign into the office prior to the starting time. Many thanks Nikki Burdack District School Counsellor

The Music Bus is Now Taking Mid-Term Enrolments The Music Bus is now taking mid-term enrolments at school. With only half the term remaining, it’s only 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 provided for lesson time and at an affordable price for parents. With limited availability across an array of instruments, be sure to secure your child’s spot now.

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1/2M News...

1/2M News

How the year is flying by! It certainly doesn’t seem like we are in Week 8 already. The students in 1/2M have loved getting to know each other and we have discovered more things about one another through our daily Check-Ins. This is a chance first thing in the morning to say how we are feeling. The class has enjoyed trying meditation and Cosmic Yoga through the program Smiling Minds. It gives us all a chance to wind down for a few minutes after a hectic lunch and have our mind ready for learning. Students have been busy learning how to write Sizzling Starts in their narrative writing, as well as Banning the Boring bits. These strategies are from the 7 Steps to Writing re-source. Being involved in Ninja Maths has also been a highlight this term. Students aim to devel-op a variety of quick mathematical strategies using cards, dominoes and dice to solve number questions. Coding has been a favourite activity that students have started learning to use this term. We are using the app Scratch Jnr and the aim is to create codes to design a short story. We are looking forward to our delivery of BeeBots next week to continue our coding skills. Students have appreciated learning about world famous artists Pablo Piccaso, Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh. Our room is certainly looking like an art gallery full of cre-ative and individual artworks. Seesaw has been an invaluable new resource which we have added to our class routine and it is great that we have 100% parent participation. We look forward to sharing more of our wonderful work throughout the year. If the first 8 weeks is an indication of what wonderful learners are in 1/2M, I cannot wait to experience the next three terms with this beautiful class! Note: Remember 1/2M interviews are week 10 due to Mrs Mantle being on leave and also at PBL training.

Kumaridha Local AECG

(Awabakal word meaning “North of the Lake”)

The AECG’s focus is on communities having input into Aboriginal Education.

We strive to empower our communities and to better Aboriginal Education outcomes.

The AECG is organisation made up of volunteer members.

We invite Parents & Community members to attend and have their

say in Aboriginal Education.

2018 Meeting Dates

Term 1

Tuesday 13th March 2018

5pm-7pm General meeting (all members)-Valentine Public School

Term 2

Tuesday 22nd May 2018

5pm-7pm Full Members-Valentine Public School

Tuesday 12th June 2018

5pm-7pm General meeting (all members)-Glendale High School

Term 3

Tuesday 14th August 2018

5pm-7pm Full Members-Argenton Public School

Tuesday 4th September 2018

5pm-7pm General meeting (all members)-Argenton Public School

Term 4

Tuesday 30th October 2018

AGM Full Members - Cardiff Public School

Tuesday 27th November 2018

5pm-7pm General meeting (all members)-Cardiff Public School

A light refreshment will be provided during the meeting.

We look forward to meeting and supporting families within our local area.

Enquiries please email

kumaridhalaecg@gmail.com

P&C News

The P&C would like to welcome Kelly Richens into her new role of being canteen coordinator. Also a reminder that Easter raffle money is due back next week and the guessing competition is still going at the canteen until Wednesday. I would like to also thank everyone that has already donated Easter eggs for the raffles. If anyone would still like to donate you still have time. P and C next meeting will be held at 6.30 in the library on the 11th April, all are welcome.

Week Date Event

9 All week Parent Teacher Interviews

26/03/18 Assembly — No Class Item

Drumming 10.45am

29/03/18 Easter Hat Parade and Easter Raffles

Denim for Deafness Day

30/03/18 Good Friday No school

10 Tue-Friday Primary Gymnastics Program

02/04/18 Easter Monday – No school

06/04/18 Cross Country Carnival

11 09/04/18 Glendi Award Assembly & 3/4S Item

10/04/18 Grandparents/ Carers Morning Tea 1.30pm

11/04/18 P&C Meeting 6.30pm

13/04/18 Glendi Reward Day/Out of Uniform/Canteen Red Day

Last day of Term 1

Glendale East Public School Important Dates—Term 1