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GUILDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL

APIA STREET GUILDFORD NSW 2161 Phone: 9632 9675 fax: 9892 1325

www.guildford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

17th MAY NEWS UPDATE

Principal’s News

Healthy Schools Canteen

Do you want GPS canteen prices to stay low? Or are you okay with big price increases?

All NSW schools are increasing the healthy food and drink options to more than 75% by the end of 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oPGJx5njjU To qualify as a Healthy School Canteen we must have volunteers to assist. More food needs to be prepared on site which means we require extra hands to assist Ms Tye in preparing 75% healthy food options. We need a minimum of one volunteer each day to assist in the canteen for 3 hours. These 3 hours would ideally be 8.30am – 11.30am. Can you volunteer for just 3hrs in the week – not much is it. Voluntary hours may ben-efit you in any discussions with Centrelink. Please contact Kristina Bosnjak in the school office, 9632 9675, or Miss Tye to volunteer.

   

PLEASE VISIT GUILDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL WEBSITE TO VIEW THE NEWSLETTER www.guildford-p.school.nsw.edu.au

Students with Good Work PSSA Term 2 PSSA started this week with netball, soccer, newcombe ball and league-tag teams beginning their winter competition. Fortunately, we have received a donation of socks, shin pads and shirts for our soccer teams which should be delivered next week. Thank you to the newly established A-league Macarthur Football Club for sourcing the donations. Last Friday our students travelled to Webbs Avenue to run in the Auburn Zone Cross Country aged races. A short burst of rain did not deter our students from braving the elements, cheering each other on and put-ting in 100% effort to achieve their best. Congratula-tions to our team who represented our school with great respect and sportsmanship. The annual Athletics Carnival is scheduled for Thursday 20th June. Due to the increase in student numbers the K-2 carnival will be held one school grounds while years 3-6 will be at Holroyd Sports Ground. Parents are encouraged to put this date aside and enjoy the day watching your children participate.

   

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School Uniform All students are expected to wear a school hat to school, on the playground, during sport, PSSA or fitness time and to excursions. Hats are available from the school canteen for $12. Also, as the days become cooler, students need to wear a school jumper or jacket. No multi-coloured clothes or branded pants and jumpers.

National Reconciliation Week National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Students will engage in classroom discus-sions and activities, illustrating their understanding of the history and culture of Aboriginal Australia. The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey; the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

Sorry Day – 26 May Picture book, Sorry Day by Coral Vass and Dub Leffler illustrates a timeline since colonisation. Maggie is safe with her mother watching the Prime Minister apologise for the actions of a country and government. This book is gentle and ends with hope. Teachers will share this book with their class during National Reconciliation Week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oPGJx5njjU

Extra-Curricular Activities Children who are selected for extra-curricular activities must turn up to all practices and performances, e.g. PSSA teams, Dance group, Choir. It is essential that every student selected is present so as to improve their skills and knowledge.

Extra-Curricular Activities Children who are selected for extra-curricular activities must turn up to all practices and performances, e.g. PSSA teams, Dance group, Choir. It is essential that every student selected is present so as to improve their skills and knowledge.

Grounds improvements Planned improvements for 2019 include: Courtyard upgrade with new surface and seating Carpark perimeter safety fence and new parking for 7 cars Hall and Kindergarten block toilets upgrade (underway) Centre of school or the flags area upgrade with sandpits, shelter and new surfaces (plan is being developed)

Car Park Safety It is critical that children and parents use the footpath along-side the car park to enter and exit school to Apia Street. No children or parents are to enter the car park unless permission is granted. Parents and carers are encouraged to be strict about this rule as the safety of children must be our number 1 priority.

Parent Excursion Community Liaison Officers (CLO) Zainab Ashrafi and Jamile Daher are organising an excursion for parents and carers to Kinokuniya Bookshop on Thursday 23 May. Kinokuniya Bookeshop has one of the largest collections of children’s and youth books as well as a large section of translated books and books with English and another language.

Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association update The P&C is currently in care-taker mode as the acting president, Fatima Saadeddine, has moved suburb and school. I thank Mrs Saadeddine for acting in the role and for her considerable impact on the P&C and students of Guildford. The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 8th August where voting will take place for all positions. The P&C is an extremely positive way for parents to connect, build a stronger understanding of Australian school culture, and contribute to school activities and fundraising.

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A Visit from the Director of Education Mr John Kennedy, Thursday 16th May

I, Mr Haberecht believe it is important that John gain an understanding of “What’s happening for students, staff and the community” by having a yarn with a cross-section of Guildford community members.

The conversations are designed to be informal and reflective. By providing John some context and a mixture of your observations and experiences, I anticipate John will be able to engage with me at a deeper level during my PDP discussion.

Kindy Regards Mr Chris Haberecht

GPS SCHOOL RULES BE SAFE

BE RESPECTFUL BE RESPONSIBLE

BE A LEARNER

KB Rafael Mokamba

1EH Salma Zakout, Shiva Sharma 1D Sumaiya Omar, Bahiya Naanai 2G Leilla Naureen, Mickie Mao, Finlay Velose Ace Julian

5E Rawan Al Doukhi, Helena Yassine, Amir Hamidian

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK Mr Christopher Haberecht (Principal)

SPECIAL STUDENTS SENT TO SHOW GOOD WORK TO THE PRINCIPAL

TERMS 1 & 2

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SILVER SUPERSTARS KM Batool Sarah, Bekric Aydin, Bhantana Shuvam, Biwott Harper, Folaumoeloa Jeremiah, Gao Jun Xi, Haidar Mostafa, Hallak Ayman, Hussain Hujr, Ishaq Murtazah, Kay Indiana, Majid Alin, Manzoor Zainab, Minhas Muhammed, Mubeen Urwah, Noyan Elyas, Rasheed Ajwa, Shreeya Shreeya, Sinjer Sadak, Smith Annabelle

TERMS 1 & 2 2019

BRONZE SUPERSTARS KH Mohammad Noyan, Behsoodi, Omar Bouzayane, Nicholas Camilleri, Yuxin Huang, Koder Hussien, Kou Alicia, Law Jayden, Mossavi Iqre, Nahle Nour, Eh Ku Paw, Maysaa Rifai, Safdari Ahmad, Kythia Sloane, Matthew Sou, Xyion Suberu, Ali taleb, Fatima Taleb, Olivia Voeung, William Vuibureta

KL Jonathan Browne, Sayeed Karimi, Youssef Khazma, Sajjad Mohammadi, Milad Mohammed Kazem, Arad Naseri, Nekisi Hanaon Sofia, Maham Noor, Lena Noori, Francesca Okyere, Harleigh Robinson, Ismail Safdari, Bahar Shahabzada, Mohamed Sorine, Zahraa Taleb, Chase Veloso, Zafreen Zinnia

KR Osman Akkouch, Bilin Alameddine, Musa Hamden, Mohammed Homsi, Diadem Ijiwade, Jerome Jusnaidi, Shting Lin, Zhen Lin, Edmund Junior Lolohea, Rodelo Mendoza, Mahdi Naseri, Mahmoud Taleb, Arvaye Thomas- Pupuke, Elenor Tulimalefasi, Hareem Umer, Nafetalai Vailea, Yao Wang, Najat Younes

KM Adolrahman Baerli, Batool Sarah

1D Nathan Xin 1EH Matin Haidari, Taha Rezaiy, Melike Yildirim, Owen Jiang, Chrisnatu Benjamin 1L Arshiyan Asad, Fatma Warith, Fizza Karimi 1W Fatma Taleb, Ahmad Poya, Crizella Shrestha 2E Amir Mirzaee 5E Christian Benjamin, Ameneh Mansouri, Adam Hamdan

6L Abdul Al Karagoly, Margaret Tan Terles Rafael Lingad

6Y Benjermane Lolohea, Hussain Al Attar, Hassan Aljabiri, Sayf Haddad, Masooma Syed Musa, Sayfeddine Hamze

Congratulations! The staff @ Guildford Public School are so

happy & excited for your success. Be proud of your hard work &

achievement.

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2019

On Tuesday 2nd of April, our school had Cross Country. The 8’s, 9’s,10’s had to do 3 laps around Guildford Leagues and 11’s and 12’s had to do 5 laps, it was hard but it was good to see everyone trying their best. Most students participated in the races and every team - Wattle, Waratah, Blue Gum and Banksia all supported their team colours by cheering and encouraging them. There were points for participation, cheering, cleaning and a few more. It was a fun day and it was good to see everyone competing and having fun with their friends, it was also good to see students were encouraging their friends to never give up and shouting that they can do it and it is definitely true.

Kelly 5C

THE CROSS COUNTRY

Everyone was buzzing with excitement while we walked to Guildford Leagues Club. You could see all the smiles on every-one’s faces, you could tell they were ready to cheer for their teams. Once everyone arrived we started the races, but we ate some fruit first (we have to be healthy)! The races begun and all the teams (Banksia, Waratah, Wattle and Bluegum) began to cheer. All the vice captains and captains of each team were battling it out to see who could cheer the loudest! All students were all excited to travel the world (well an oval actually)! 8,9 and 10 year olds did 3 laps, while 11 or 12 year olds did 5 laps. The top 10 fastest people had their names written down. The top 6 fastest people will go to Zone Cross Country and represent our school while the other 4 will be reserves. The day was coming to a end but we had to do 1 more cheer. Banksia, Waratah, Wattle and Bluegum wanted to be the best but we can’t win them all or can we….. The last cheer was done and we started to walk back to school. It started to rain, but we got to school in no time. Everyone was tired, our legs hurt (well most of us) and we were wet but we did finish off the day with smiles and relieved faces.

Zeyjan Olca 5E ;)

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CROSS COUNTRY ZONE REPRESENTATIVES 2019

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Kindergarten students will be pro-moting Walk Safely to School

on Friday, 17th May. We encourage all families to get

involved and encourage safety on the walk to school.

h p://paf.org.au/programs/walk‐safely‐to‐school‐day/ 

DATE: Thursday 20th June 2019 TIME: 12:30pm – 3pm

VENUE: Guildford Public School

This year the K-2 Athletics Carnival will be held at Guildford Public School on the Lower Grass Area.

Parents, family and friends are invited to attend the Athletics Carnival and watch students participate in fun activities and running races. Visitors to the Athletics Carnival will need to enter the school via the top gate on Apia Street and walk down to the lower grass area. The Athletics Carnival will begin at 12:30pm with an opening ceremony followed by a rotation of activities and finish with running races. Parents are able to rotate with their children, being able to watch them complete every activity but are asked not to participate in the activities. Please note: Students in years 3-6 who wish to watch their siblings must be signed out and stay with their parents at all times during the K-2 athletics carnival.

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Follow us on Twitter @Guildford PS #gps2018 Guildford Public School is now connecting on Twitter to up-date and connect with other schools and educators about the wonderful learning experiences and opportunities provid-ed to our students. Please note that students will not be identified by full names at any time on a Twitter post.

GPS SCHOOL APP

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TERM 2 – DATES TO REMEMBER

PSSA

PSSA TRAINING GIRLS LEAGUE TAG - Mondays (Lower Grass) @ 8:10am - 9am

BOYS SOCCER - Monday (Lower Grass) @ 3pm - 4pm

GIRLS SOCCER - Tuesday (Lower grass) @ 3pm 3:55pm

BOYS LEAGUE TAG - Wednesday (Lower Grass) @ 8:10am - 9am

NEWCOMBEBALL Thursday (COLA) @ 8:15am - 9am

NETBALL Thursday (Multipurpose Court) @ 8:30am - 9am

EVERY MONDAY

SPARKS (In the Library) @ 3pm-4pm

K-2 CHOIR @ 1:10PM - 1:50pm

EVERY TUESDAY

ART CLUB (2E Class Room) @ 3pm-4pm

ENVIRONMENT CLUB (Meet in the library) @ 3pm-4pm

EVERY THURSDAY

GARDENING CLUB - K-2 (in front of Library) @ 1pm-2pm

K-2 DANCE GROUP @ 1:10PM - 1:50pm

ENGLISH LESSONS - All purpose room - 9:30am-11am

Monday 27th - 31st May Reconciliation Week

Monday, 27th May NZ Christchurch Raffle Drawn

Tuesday, 28th May Reconciliation Week ASSEMBLY

WEEK 6 Monday, 3rd June Year 5 Students Merrylands High School OPEN DAY

WEEK 7 Monday, 10th June PUBLIC HOLIDAY - QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY

Wednesday, 12th June Sydney West Cross Country Carnival

WEEK 8 Thursday, 20th June Annual Athletics Carnival (Year 3-6) Annual Athletics Carnival (Year K-2 @ school)

WEEK 10 FRIDAY, 5th July LAST DAY OF TERM 2

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