Phone: (02) 6944 1811 Gundagai Public School Email: gundagai-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au William Street

Website: www.gundagai-p.schools.nsw.edu.au GUNDAGAI NSW 2722

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This week there is so much excitement in the air at Gundagai Public School as the time has come for us to present “Gundagai Public School’s Excellent Adventure”. This musical production takes the audience on a musical journey through time and is thoroughly entertaining. It has been a huge undertaking by both staff and students and demonstrates what wonderful things can be achieved when we all work together collaboratively on a project. Best wishes to all involved in the Wednesday and Thursday evening performances.

Last Friday our Infants students delighted patrons of the Anglican Flower Show when they provided entertainment during the luncheon. The students sang beautifully and were a delight to listen to.Thank you to our Stage One staff for organising this performance and to our wonderful parents for sending their children to school so well presented on this day. Year 6 students are looking great in their Graduation shirts. This marks their last term at Gundagai Public and is a very busy and exciting time for our most senior students.

NEWSLETTER GUNDAGAI NSW 2722

Monday 29nd October 2018

Newsletter No. 34

Week 3 Term 4

Principal: Mrs Vicki Somerville

Gundagai Public School

L e a rn i ng R e s p on s ib i l i ty S a fe ty

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION EVENING Last Thursday evening our school hosted an information evening for those interested in starting school at Gundagai Public next year. It was a great night and a fantastic opportunity for those who attended to meet our wonderful staff and find out about many of the exciting and innovative programs the school has to offer. It was also an evening where we met some very excited children who are ready to begin Kindergarten and their supportive families. Our next Orientation morning will be held on Friday 9th November commencing at 9.30 am.

MATHEMATICS ENRICHMENT This year 26 Gundagai Public School students competed in the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad and Games teams. Over the course of Term 3 and 4, our budding mathematicians’ lateral thinking was put to the test across five different assessments.

Outstandingly, Claire Lindley, Deanna Smith, Clarity Glazebrook, Bailey Piper, Gus Pollack, Nicholas Tait and Archie Wheaton all placed in the top 2% of the 13967 students that took part in the Maths Games program, while James Bartlett, Nicholas McMurray, Amity Robb, Chloe Ryan, Cayden Wescombe achieved a top 10% finish. Wade Foster finished in the top 20% and Logan Jones the top 25%. Claire Lindley, Deanna Smith, Bailey Piper, Nicholas Tait and Archie Wheaton also received Maths Star awards for their outstanding achievements this year.

Our Maths Olympiad team was not to be outdone, with 10 of 12

members all placing in the top 2% of the 33,278 students from over Australasia. Congratulations to Bindi Crane, William Murphy, Madison Smith, Tiarna Carberry, Mia Doughty, Riley Elliott, Hunter Field, Joseph Polsen, Halle Smart and Shaun Smith for their unbelievable efforts. Abe Cotterill and Jayda Field completed the outstanding team performance by placing in the top 10%. Bindi Crane, William Murphy and Madison Smith were awarded trophies for the highest individual scores, with the trio each only getting one incorrect response

across all five assessments. Bindi was also awarded a special certificate for her dedication, enthusiasm and leadership during the competition.

Our Maths Olympiad Team also showed how kids from the country can match it with the big schools in the city by finishing an astonishing 10th out 1438 teams. For this achievement they were awarded an outstanding achievement plaque and really demonstrated that a champion team can rise above and compete with some of the biggest school across Australia and the Asian Pacific. What an achievement.

HONOUR BOARD ASSEMBLY AWARDS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Kinder Benny Green, Leila Floyd, Rhys Elphick, Bella Amos and PBL

Heleena Winner Kinder Joseph Murphy

Year 1 Oliver Amos, Layla Field, Dane Field and PBL Torri Moy Year 1 Torri Moy

Year 2 Ella Anderson, Jayden West, Jordi-Lea Annetts, Rhys Coulton-

Wescombe and PBL Boston Hayne Year 2 Isaac Doughty

Year 3 Clayton Elliott, Kohen Batt, Cooper Bartlett and PBL Cooper

Parnaby Year 3 Leah Lyall

Year 4 Chloe Ryan, Nicholas Brown, Nicholas McMurray, Logan

Parnaby and PBL Jazmyn Deckers Year 4 Archie Wheaton

Year 5 Riley Elliott, Jorja Lenehan, James Bartlett and PBL Amity Robb Year 5 Cayden Coulton-

Wescombe

Year 6 Ryan Anderson, Tiarna Carberry, Mia Doughty, Hunter Field,

Joseph Polsen and PBL Jayda Field Year 6 Tiarna Carberry

GUNDY GREAT AWARD Proudly sponsored by AGstock

Boston Hayne for being a responsible student and empathetic friend

MILO IN2 CRICKET SKILLS PROGRAM Last Friday students began a 4 week Milo Cricket skills program. The program sees each class developing fundamental skills associated with cricket with the support of their class teacher and an accredited Cricket NSW staff member.

GUNDAGAI T20 BLAST SCHOOL CUP Students in Years 3 to 6 will be attending the MILO T20 Blast Schools Gala Day at Stan Crowe oval on Thursday 1st November. All students will be placed in mixed ability teams with the day focussing on participation and enjoyment. Gundagai Public School loves providing opportunities such as these for our students to participate in. Remember to return your note and $2.00 bus fare by Wednesday.

CANTEEN ROSTER ~ TERM 4

Week

3

Monday 29 October Friday 2 November

Marilyn Ballard Hayley Monte

Tina Casey Kim Pollack

Week

4

Monday 5 November Friday 9 November

Viv Lindley Dan Lindley

Amy Turner Kim Pollack

UNIFORM SHOP The Uniform Shop is open every THURSDAY from 9.00 am to 10.00 am for the purchase of new and used uniforms.

If you are unable to visit the clothing shop on Thursday mornings, orders can be sent into school. Please enclose payment. Orders will be filled and sent home with your child.

School Photos have been sent home with your child today, please check school bags.

WHAT’S HAPPENING…

EVENT WHO ACTIVITY DATE COST NOTES /

MONEY DUE

School Production – “Gundagai Public School’s Excellent Adventure”

Whole School

Wednesday 31st October & Thursday 1st November 7:00

pm

$8 per ticket

-

T20 Blast Schools Gala Day Year 3- 6 students Thursday 1st November

$2:00 Tuesday 30th

October

P&C Meeting All welcome Wednesday 7th

November - -

Assembly- Yr3 All welcome Thursday 8th November

- -

Kinder Orientation Students starting

school in 2019 Friday 9th November - -

P&C MEETING The next P&C Meeting will be held on Wednesday 7th November at 7.00 pm. All welcome to attend.

Enrolling now for 2019 Kindergarten to Year 6

Our next Kindergarten Orientation Morning is Friday

9th November from 9:30am to 12:30pm.

Please send your child along with a piece of fruit, a small recess and a hat.

GUNDAGAI PUBLIC SCHOOL PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERY CHILD EVERYDAY