RINGROSE PUBLIC SCHOOL Ringrose Avenue, Greystanes 2145

Phone: 9631 8637 Fax: 9896 3240 Email : ringrose-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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

11 December 2013

Principal’s Message Dear Parents and Carers, As we draw near to the end of a very busy year, I would like to pass on my thanks to our teachers, administration staff, students, parents and carers who have been very supportive of all school en-deavours. In 2013, our many achievements have been recognised at school, district, and regional levels. Ringrose Public School is a wonderful place to be and I look forward to what is to come next year. In our last week together, we will farewell our current Year 6, many of who have been enrolled here since Kindergarten. Each of them has left a legacy in the school and I wish them all well in their transition to High School and the start of their next journey into secondary education. I am looking forward to joining them at next Monday's Year 6 Farewell to celebrate the end of their Primary edu-cation. Similarly, we farewell many of our current staff who will be leaving us at the end of the year. To Mrs Taylor, Miss Cross, Miss Piniros, Mr Mah Chut, and Mrs Benson I would like to thank you for not only your commitment to the education of our students, but also your many contributions to the life of the school. It has been highly appreciated! On Monday, students received their 2013 Semester 2 Report Cards. Of particular interest to me was the continuing effort our students have made to their work this year. If parents / carers require any clarification of results, please see your child's class teacher or supervising Assistant Principal. Yesterday, we held our Presentation Day and Sports Award Assemblies. I would like to congratu-late all of our Academic, Citizenship, and Sport Recipients. A big thank you also to Miss Smajlagic and Mrs Elliot for their amazing organisation and coordination of the assemblies. Last Tuesday, Mr Steve Parrott from the NSW Rural Fire Service attended our school to accept a cheque for $467 on behalf of South Katoomba Bush Fire Brigade. Mr Parrott was very grateful for the support of our students and the funds we raised for them from 'Crazy Hair Day'. In this newsletter issue, I have also included details of the correct wear for our school uniform. In 2014, one of my aims is to see all students dressed in our full school uniform at all times. I believe that pride in our school is reflected in this. A reminder that the last school day for students this year is Wednesday 18 December. The return date for all students (except new Kindergarten) in 2014 is Wednesday 29 January, 2014. On the last two Staff Development Days this year, our focus will be on looking closely at 21st Cen-tury Pedagogy and how this is reflected in the new English Syllabus. In 2014, the new English Syl-labus will be embedded and implemented in the school curriculum.

Newsletter

School News

End of Year Excursion - Ms Smajlagic

The End of Year excursion will be held on Tuesday 17 December. Please ensure the ex-

cursion note and money are returned to the office on or before Friday 13 December. If you

are ordering an excursion meal package, the note and money must also be returned to the

office before the 13th.

Kindergarten Photo DVD 2013 - Mrs Harrison, Mrs Mallon & Mrs Willis

In order to celebrate Kindergarten’s first year of school, we are making a photo DVD of Kin-

dergarten 2013. The cost of each DVD is $20.00. Don’t forget they would make fantastic

Christmas presents for family and friends! Please bring the completed order form and the

money to the office before the end of term. DVDs will be sent home with children in the last

week of school.

Child Protection Lessons 2013

Please ensure your child has returned their orange permission slip for Child Protection les-

sons. New forms can be collected at the Office before the end of term.

Ringrose Cookbook - Ringrose P&C

The Ringrose Public School Cookbook: Volume 1 is now available for purchase for

$10. Order forms can be picked up at the Office. Please drop the order form and money in

the Canteen Box before the 13th December 2013. Don’t forget they make fantastic pre-

sents for family and friends!

In 2014, we are also looking at updating the school’s promotional material as well as the school’s letterhead and other associated notes. If you are a parent/carer with graphic design and / or print-ing experience and background and are interested in working with the school on it, I’d certainly ap-preciate the opportunity to discuss ideas further with you. Please just let me know if you can assist. Finally, I would like to wish our whole school community a restful and wonderful break in the Fes-tive season. Thank you also for supporting my transition as new Principal into Ringrose Public School. It has been gratefully appreciated. Yours sincerely, Mr Loughhead

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

December 16 Year 6 Farewell

December 17 End of Year Activity Day

December 18 Year 6 Assembly (2pm in the Hall)/

Last Day of Term 4

29 January 2014 Return date for Students (except

new Kindergarten)

Uniform Shop News

The Uniform Shop is now closed for 2013. We will re-open

on Thursday 30th January 2014, and each Thursday from

that date between 8:30-9:30am.

Thank you,

Alison & Meg

LEAVING RINGROSE / STARTING LATE 2014

My Child __________________________________ in Class ______________

will either be (Please tick appropriate one)

1. Leaving Ringrose Public School at the end of 2013 ( ) OR

2. Starting after Wednesday 29th January 2014 ( ), date returning ________

Signed: ______________ (Parent/Guardian) Date: ______________

KINDERGARTEN 2014

Enrolment forms for next year’s Kindergarten students can be picked up from the office any time. Please complete form and return it with the original birth certificate, immunisation cer-

tificate (or blue book) and proof of address, which will be copied and returned to the parent.

CANTEEN INFORMATION As this is our last newsletter for the year, I would like to acknowledge

all the wonderful mums and dads who have helped out in our canteen

throughout the year. Without your help we would not have been open

all year round, five days a week - so thankyou very much.

-As our Year 6 Students leave us we say goodbye to Leisa Reid and Roberta Majurey, who have

helped out in the canteen throughout the years.

-A big thank you to Kelly Burton, who has been our Canteen Co-ordinator for many years. Thank you

Kelly for your time and support.

-This year’s Canteen Co-ordinator has been Amanda Caine who, throughout the years, has helped

out with different projects such as the end of term discos and the Ringrose Cookbook. Without her

help and time, none of these events would have been possible - Thank you Amanda.

-Thank you to the P&C for all their support and help throughout the year and a very big thank you to

all the teachers and students who have supported the canteen throughout the year.

To Year 6 - best of luck in high school. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow into the fine young

ladies and gentlemen you are today—from little people when starting Kindy to leaving us in Year 6.

Take care in high school.

Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year, looking forward to seeing everyone in 2014.

Ann Brett

(Canteen Manager)

Helpers for the last week of 2013 are:

Helpers for the first 3 weeks of Term 1, 2014 are:

We are in need of canteen helpers next year. If you are able to help please call me on

0411 143 609

Week/Date Helpers

Week 11 - Monday 9th December Rita Buttenshaw until 11:30

Tuesday 10th December Helper Required

Wednesday 11th December Cheryl Ryan

Thursday 12th December Melissa Galea

Friday 13th December Amanda Caine - Last Day of Canteen

Week 1 - Tuesday 28th January CANTEEN CLOSED

Wednesday 29th January Cheryl Ryan

Thursday 30th January Helper Required

Friday 31st January Heather Nicholas

Week 2 - Monday 3rd February Helper Required

Tuesday 4th February Helper Required

Wednesday 5th February Helper Required

Thursday 6th February Toni Clements

Friday 7th February Heather Nicholas

Week 3 - Monday 10th February Rita Buttenshaw until 11:30

Tuesday 11th February Helper Required

Wednesday 12th February Helper Required

Thursday 13th February Priscilla Lazanas until 11:10am

Friday 14th February Heather Nicholas

CERTIFICATE AWARDEES

GOLD

Penelope 1/2S Bailey 1/2S Anabella 1/2S Aarav 1/2S Natasha 2O Rawezh 2O Tia 2O Talia 3A Johnny 3A Alana 3A Waiam 3A Stefanie 3/4C Jasmyn 3/4C Latisha 4/5M Jonathan 4/5M Emily 4/5M Aadila 4/5M Brooke 4/5M Caitlin 4/5M Sebastian 4/5M Gabby 4/5M Lisa 4/5M Diana 4/5M Mackenzie 4/5M Elli 4/5M Christine 5/6C Jasmine 5/6C Simran 5/6C Ursula 5/6C Nithilaan 5/6C

SILVER

Kaleb KH Izaak KH Asrin KH Alexia KH Mitchell 1/2S Sophia 1/2S Aurora 1/2S Avaneet 1/2S Joshua 1/2S Charli 1/2S Jordan B 4/5M Jordan H 4/5M Cihan 4/5M

GOLD

Zac 5/6C Kaitlyn 5/6C Deanna 5/6C Lauren 5/6C Jessica 5/6C Pearl 5/6C Sharmay 5/6C Chrissy 5/6C James 5/6C Tim 5/6C Andrew 5/6E Mary 5/6E Ashley 5/6E Ana 5/6E Courtney 5/6E Nastasia 5/6E

Premier’s Reading Challenge 2013

The students at Ringrose Public School have had another successful year of reading. This year, we have

had 165 students complete the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge – with 154 students from Kindergarten

to Year Two having experienced 30 books! We also had some extremely special certificates delivered for

students who had completed four Reading Challenges in a row. Congratulations to:

Anastasia – Gold Award

Brooke – Gold Award

Taleisha – Gold Award

Kai – Gold Award

Luka – Gold Award

Harrison – Gold Award

Finally, congratulations to one student who has successfully undertaken the Premier’s Reading Challenge

every single year since she started Kindergarten!

Jordan – Platinum Award

Jordan, you have been doing this for longer than the current Premier!

Congratulations to all students who have achieved this lofty goal – I hope to see over 200 next year!

GOLD

Pathik KW Taliya KW Bethany KW Alina KW Ashley KW Emily KW Taylah KW Lilyana KW Lachlan KW Fox K/1M Alper K/1M Nathan K/1M Olivier K/1M Zuleikha K/1M Jozlyn K/1M Matthew KH Zoe KH Luise 1P Declan 1P Denzel 1P Jake 1P Zakaria 1P Jasmine 1P Heidi 1P Giancarlo 1/2S Yasmine 1/2S Charli 1/2S Matthew 1/2S Johnathon 1/2S Ryan 1/2S

Fundraiser for the South

Katoomba Bush Fire Brigade -

26/11/13

Mr Steve Parrott, from the NSW Rural Fire Service, visited Ringrose Public School on behalf of the

South Katoomba BFB to receive a cheque for $467, the money raised on Crazy Hair Day. Well

done Ringrose!

The volunteer firefighters whose Brigade will

benefit from the funds raised.

Some of the equipment our fundraising will help to

maintain.