Music in the Park. Dr Ann Morrice Visit. In this issue. Calendar dates. Principal s Message Tech Club Update. Thought for the Week

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1 Tuesday 17 October 2017, Week 2, Term 4 In this issue Principal s Message Tech Club Update LPS Talent Show ICAS Mathematics Results Book Club Stewart House Bags Principal s Message Thought for the Week If it doesn t make the world better, don t do it. ~ Kid President ~ PSSA Results and Draw Mini Fete Garno Greetings from 3-4ST Calendar dates October 18 Kindy Transition October 23 Junior Dance rehearsal at Bankstown October 24 Public Speaking finals October 25 Kindy Transition October 26 Mini Fete November 1 Kindy Transition November 7 Year 5 Leadership Day December 1 PSSA Semis & Finals Music in the Park Congratulations to our Junior and Senior Choirs who performed beautifully at the Music in the Park event at Evatt Park on Sunday afternoon. Thank you to Mrs Taylor for her excellent guidance and coordination of the choir groups at LPS and thank you to the many LPS families who attended on Sunday. Dr Ann Morrice Visit This week literacy consultant, Dr Ann Morrice, is visiting our school. She is working alongside all LPS staff and students as we continue with our implementation of the Language Literacy Cycle Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210 Phone Lugarno-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

2 which is aimed at improving student outcomes in literacy. EXCITING NEWS! Our new school website is officially up and running! The address for the new website is: We are very excited about the new website it s visually stunning, unique, clear and easy to navigate. It s a great foundation on which to build and add further content. There will be lots more to come, so please stay tuned! Some new features include: an online contact form and online absence form. Online payments can still be completed through the CONTACT tab. All notes/correspondence and newsletters will be added for your reference. (Please note that our old website redirects to our new website). We are proud of our new website and new School Facebook Page ( two exciting initiatives developed through our school s Community and Engagement Team. Student Wellbeing Update Positive Behaviour for Learning and Bounce Back What s the focus this week? This week, LPS students are engaging in a review of expectations during assembly and special performances/incursions. In our Bounce Back lessons, students are exploring the following focus areas: Early Stage 1 Fear and courage are different for different people (to understand that everyone is scared of different things) Stage 1 When I first came to school (to learn how to be brave when starting something new) Stage 2 Becoming braver (brave builds brave) (to understand that when you show everyday courage you are being brave) Stage 3 - Finding your own courage (to understand and explain how to be courageous) LPS Values Awards Congratulations to the following students for being recognised by their class teacher for their demonstration of our LPS Values at our assembly last Friday. Well done! KR Kira M and Eve D KA Lydia S and Samuel T 1MK Callan A-W and Shia T-A 1/2A Marcus C and Jasmine N Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210 Phone Lugarno-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

3 2D Charlie A and Olivar A 3/4J Zara T and Marco V 3/4B Jennifer E and Ridon K 3/4ST Marcus N and Charlee K 5/6C Charlie A and Tommy M 5/6E Ethan W and Lara T 5/6H Kate A and Jack W Book Award Recipients in Week 1: Emma D (2D) and Thomas L (2D) Season 2 PSSA Awards Well done to the following students for demonstrating excellence in Season 2 of PSSA and thank you to our coaches for guiding and supporting our students. Newcombeball Mrs Flett Most Improved Junior Yushra B (3/4J) Best and Fairest Junior Ben D (3/4J) Most Improved Senior Eirena C (5/6H) Best and Fairest Senior - Levi B (5/6H) Netball Mrs Harris Most Improved Junior Jessica M (3/4J) Best and Fairest Junior Natasha P (3/4B) Most Improved Senior Kate A (5/6H) Best and Fairest Senior Annamaria P (5/6H) Girls Soccer Mrs Dow Most Improved Junior Elle V-R (3/4B) Best and Fairest Junior Tamara E (3/4J) Most Improved Senior Lara T (5/6E) Best and Fairest Senior Tahlia B (5/6E) Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210 Phone Lugarno-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

4 Boys Soccer Mr Evans Most Improved Junior Lachlan W (3/4B) Best and Fairest Junior Max C (3/4J) Most Improved Senior Alexander P (5/6E) Best and Fairest Senior Harrison G (5/6H) Touch Football Miss Collins Most Improved Junior Edward A (3/4ST) Best and Fairest Junior Lukas R (3/4B) Most Improved Senior Jackson W (5/5E) Best and Fairest Senior Pericles L (5/6E) Next Assembly Our next assembly will be held on Friday, 27 th October (Week 3, Term 4) commencing at 12.15pm in the Hall. This assembly will be led by class KA. Prescribed Medicine at School The Department of Education has strict guidelines regarding the dispensing of medication at school. If your child requires medication at school, it must be taken to the front office accompanied by written authority for the medication to be administered by the school. A form can be found on our new school website (Go to the RESOURCES tab/notes Home/ Administer Prescribed Medication). Please note that medication not prescribed by a doctor cannot be administered unless it is accompanied by a letter from the doctor. Chickenpox We have had a number of cases of Chickenpox in the school. If you have any concerns for your child please check the NSW Health factsheet for chickenpox Signs and symptoms are:- A mild fever Feeling tired and irritable Itching Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210 Phone Lugarno-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

5 Rash. The rash usually starts on the chest, back or face. At first the rash looks like small pimples, later they become blisters full of fluid. If you have any concerns or if your child displays any of the above symptoms it is recommended you seek medical attention before sending your child to school. Banks Junior Short Film Contest The Banks Junior Short Film Contest was launched in 2015 by Federal member for Banks, Mr David Coleman in conjunction with Shopfront Theatre. The contest provides young filmmakers of primary or secondary age to make short films that encapsulate the theme why we love our area. Registration for the contest is free. Students can enter films in the contest as individuals, or in groups. Prizes include Go Pro Cameras and free enrolment in film production courses at Shopfront Theatre, Carlton. Attached to this newsletter is a copy of the flyer explaining the rules of the contest and other information. Submissions must be received by Wednesday, 18 th October The films will be screened at Beverly Hills Cinema on the evening of Wednesday, 1 st November All proceeds from tickets sold on the night will go to the St Vincent De Paul Society Christmas Card Competition Students are invited to participate in a Christmas card competition coordinated by Member for Oatley, Mr Mark Coure. The winner of the competition will have their design featured on Mr Coure s 2017 Christmas card, with three runners up displayed on the back cover of the card. The Christmas card will be sent to residents across the electorate as well as community groups and Members of Parliament. To enter, students are asked to complete their Christmas card design on the template attached to this newsletter. All entries need to be submitted by Friday, 20 th October Year 7 entry to Selective High Schools in 2019: Intention to Apply Government schools use a range of strategies to meet the educational needs of gifted and talented students. One strategy is selective high school placement which provides intellectual stimulation and an educationally enriched environment for gifted and talented students. Selective high schools cater for the specific needs of high achieving gifted students who may otherwise be without sufficient classmates at their own academic and social level. Selective schools help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented students, teaching them in specialised ways and providing educational materials at the appropriate level. For information about applying and the placement process go to If you would like your child to apply for selective high school placement for Year , you may do so now. Applications close on 13 th November Offers for selective high school placement will be made on the basis of the Selective High School Test results and school assessment. The Selective High School Test will be held on 15 th March Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210 Phone Lugarno-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

6 Last Tuesday, an Intention to Apply Form was sent home to all students in year 5. It should be returned to the school if you are intending to make an application to a selective high school. This form does not constitute as an application but notifies our school of your intention to apply. Mrs Williams Principal Tech Club Update Please be advised that the K-2 Tech Club will resume in Well done to all of our K-2 students who participated in this exciting initiative last term. Mrs Dufty Librarian/Tech Club Coordinator LPS Talent Show 2017 It s that time of year again! On the last day of school for this year - December 16, the annual LPS Talent Show will be taking place. Any student who is interested in auditioning for the Talent Show is encouraged to start practising their act, as auditions will be held in the next couple of weeks (your teachers will notify you). The maximum time limit is 4 minutes for each act. Some ideas of possible acts include: singing, dancing, joke telling, magic tricks or any other special talent. Students can audition in a group or as an individual. Mrs Anastasiou 2017 ICAS Mathematics Results This year, 58 students participated in the mathematics competition for the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS). Well done to all the students who participated and congratulations to the following students for their excellent results. Distinction - Andrew T Yr 4, Aiden S Yr 2, Sophia R Yr 2 Credit - Annamaria P Yr 6, Vincent W Yr 4, Jamie W Yr 4, Samantha S Yr 4, Jessica M Yr 4, Alexandria K Yr 4, Mackenzie W Yr 3, Brooklyn S Yr 3, Thomas A Yr 3, Maximilian W Yr 2, Remi T Yr2, Summer H Yr 2, Olivar A Yr 2 Mrs Androulakis, ICAS Co-ordinator Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210 Phone Lugarno-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

7 Book Club Orders for Book Club close on 25 October. Please note that as from 2018, orders will have to be paid online or by cheque. No cash will be accepted. Stewart House Bags Bags were sent home last week with students. Filled bags may be left on the verandah of the craft room in the primary area. Filled bags should be returned by Thursday 26 October. PSSA Draw Friday 20/10/17 Boys Basketball v Penshurst West at Penshurst West PS Boys Cricket v Beverly Hills at Gannons Park 2 Girls Softball / T Ball v Oatley West at Gannons Park 3 Girls Touch Footy v Hannons Road at Peakhurst Park 2 Mixed Hockey v Hurstville South at Evatt Park PSSA Results Friday 13/10/17 Boys Basketball Junior 32-8 loss Boys Basketball Senior 52-6 loss Boys Cricket Junior win Boys Cricket Senior loss Girls Softball / T Ball Junior Bye Girls Softball / T Ball Senior Bye Girls Touch Footy Junior 3-1 win Girls Touch Footy Senior 3-3 draw Mixed Hockey Junior 4-0 win Mixed Hockey Senior 6-3 loss Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210 Phone Lugarno-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

8 Notes out last week Chicken Pox alert Graduation Bear & Ball order form (Year 6) Intention to apply: Year 7 entry to selective high schools 2019 Bankstown East Hills Dance Festival Rehearsal Year 6 Mini Fete Sausage Sizzle Please note that you can download notes from our website. If students need a copy of a note from the office, there will be a charge of 50c. Money due for excursions etc Bankstown East Hills Dance Festival Rehearsal (Junior Dance) - $14.50 due by 19/10/17 Graduation Bear & Ball (Year 6) - $18 / $20 due by 2/11/17 Lugarno Public School does not endorse or recommend any of the advertisers in this newsletter. Persons who utilise the services list in this newsletter are responsible for checking that the advertiser has the necessary licences, permits and insurance to conduct their business Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210 Phone Lugarno-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

9 There will be lots of fun activities to help raise money for the Year 6 Farewell Activities include: Prizes to be won!!! Haunted House A lolly raffle Food stores Soccer challenges Lucky dips Putt putt golf Guessing games Obstacle courses and much more When: Thursday, 26 th October 2017

10 Year 6 Mini Fete Sausage Sizzle During the Year 6 Mini Fete we will be holding a sausage sizzle for lunch. All profits will go towards the year 6 gift back to the school. Beef Sausage Sandwiches $3 each Sauce stations will be available on the day Thursday 26th October 2017 FOOD MUST BE PRE-ORDERED BY MONDAY 23 rd October (no late orders will be accepted) Cash only No Online or Flexischools orders for this event Child s Name Class Total Enclosed

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16 TERM 4 Lugarno Public School Banking REWARDS ARE LIMITED as we come closer to the end of the school year. Please return your reward card ASAP if you are due for a reward. Last Day for students to select a reward is the 6 th December Last Banking Day for 2017 is the 13 th December. School Banking Rewards now available! Exciting new Term 4 rewards with a Future Savers theme are now available, while stocks last! Pencil + Tech Case Epic Earphones Enhance the School Banking experience with the COMMBANK YOUTH APP The CommBank Youth app provides a hands-on experience, teaching your child to earn, save and spend their money responsibly. With the Commbank App you child can:- Check the balance of their Youthsaver Account View School Banking deposits in their transaction history Track the number of Dollamites tokens they collect Set up savings goals and track progress Create a list of chores/jobs they can do to earn pocket money.

17 Gear up with these Future Savers rewards. Make 10 School Banking deposits and choose an item from this Rewards Card to redeem. Please Print your Reward Card. To rewardselect individual saving,your no pooling ofreward tokens is allowed. and return it on Wednesday One silver Dollarmites token will be issued for every School Banking deposit made (maximum one per week). You need to have made 10 School Banking deposits to redeem a reward. together with Students cannot redeem more than one of each reward item. your School Banking. To redeem your reward, simply complete and take the reward coupon, along with your 10 silver Dollarmites tokens, to school in your Dollarmites deposit wallet. All rewards are available to order from the term listed, and are offered only while stocks last. Cyber Handball Released in Term 1, 2017 T NO BLE LA I A AV 3D Chalk Set Released in Term 2, 2017 Smiley Emoji Keyring Pencil + Tech Case Released in Term 3, 2017 Released in Term 4, 2017 Name: Name: Name: Name: Class: Class: Class: Class: Student ID: Student ID: Student ID: Student ID: Colour Change Markers Released in Term 1, 2017 Tablet Case Volt Handball Epic Earphones Released in Term 2, 2017 Released in Term 3, 2017 Released in Term 4, 2017 W 18cm H 25cm Name: Name: Name: Name: Class: Class: Class: Class: Student ID: Student ID: Student ID: Student ID: Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN

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