Valen ne Public School Grapevine Term 1 Week 4 2018 Thursday 22nd February, 2018 From the Principal s desk What a wonderful special Leadership Assembly last Friday: proud parents badging, student leaders beaming, student audience inspired and a beautiful first rendition for the year of our school song. There were many hugs and wonderful family support for our students...thank you to the family members who were able to make it, your support means the world to your children and to the school. I would like to thank our community for the wonderful response to our communication/information sessions that have been held over the last week. We have held information sessions for each Grade/Class; PLP (Personal Learning Program goal setting for Aboriginal students); A welcome to new Families afternoon tea and ESES - Learning and Support for our funded special needs students. A lot of information and connecting going on.just want to say thanks for being there...it s a measure of the parenting in this beautiful village that there is such high attendance at these events. School photos are being held on Thursday 15th March. We have engaged with a new provider after evaluation of the service provided over many years previous. Discussions were held at executive, staff and community level and it was indeed the points presented by the P&C that determined that it was time to seek a new provider with the purpose of aiming for better quality and processes for your dollar spend. Envelopes went home yesterday form MSP Photography. Our school canteen is moving towards the Healthy Canteen Strategy guidelines that give precedent to all the time foods and sometimes foods over the old green, yellow and red food divisions. I would personally like to thank Tania and Kelly for the fine work that they do leading our Canteen and also thank the volunteers who will be making sure that our children are fed well each day...with kindness and a smile. Mrs McCarthy (parent) has been working really hard with our school on the Good for Kids, Good for Life Program and she says that our canteen is one of the best! What a brilliant launch of the R.E.A.L Project Based Learning in Stage 3 last week. The mystery box was opened and student engagement was very high as students learnt about their upcoming educative journey around Sugar and implications for a healthy lifestyle. Congrats to the Stage 3 team of teachers...inspirational stuff..had the Principal in tears! Mrs Lee Saurins Principal Weekly Positive Affirmation Our positive affirmation this week is: Our affirmations is: RESPECT I will persist at tasks and not give up. What s hot at Valentine! Our 2018 Leaders Elect badged and ready to go. The launch of R.E.A.L Project Based Learning in Stage 3...simply electric! Congratula ons to our Zone Swimmers who have been working hard to prepare for the Carnival...go Valen ne! Sports in Schools Program in ac on now exper se in the teaching of athle cs skills from the syllabus.it is top quality! P&C first Meet n Greet mee ng last week...agm coming up soon...great to see some new faces.p&c are contribu ng towards 2 new air condi oners to replace broken units...thanks New staff profiles in admin foyer. Thursday 22nd Feb Friday 23rd Feb Monday 5th March Thursday 8th March Tuesday 13th March Important dates for Term 1: Zone Swimming Carnival Zone Swimming Carnival Premier s Reading Challenge opens Rugby 7 s Gateshead P&C Meeting 7pm Wednesday 14th March Paul Harragon Cup - 7 s Thursday 15th March Wednesday 25th April Thursday 3rd May Tuesday 29th May School Photos ANZAC Day service - Allambee Park U/10 s Knights Knockout U/12 s Knights Knockout
Please know that parents, carers and family members are always invited to any assembly that we have in the school. The last week of school is always our Assembly of Celebration Sailing to Success. Parents will be informed in writing if there is a special award for their child. Morning Assembly 9.25am - 9.30am Monday - Thursday inclusive Students assemble under Main Cola straight from the playground. Friday K-6 Whole School Assembly Friday 2.05pm - 3.05pm School Hall COMMUNICATION Stay in the loop with your school Valentine Public School Facebook page - Go on and like our page! Grapevine.weekly via skoolbag and email Skoolbag App (download from the App store) - this our Number 1 community identified link School website our website has been redesigned and constructed. Check out our website http://www.valentine-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ School phone number: 4942 8211 School email: Valentine-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
CLASS CONNECT AWARD RESEPCT AWARD INSPIRE AWARD HAT BADGE KB Rowan T Freya F Ted F KC William H Will B Hamish A KGB Jesse P Andrew B Zac W KD Hannah P Flynn H Patrick S 1NH Bailey S Nate S Lailah W 1CB Holly M Anna B Archer C 1I Oliver M Michaela B Reuben C 2L Koby L Amelia S Sophie B 2Y Drew A Stella O'T Alex F 2FH Oban K Mia J Grace W 2/3R Ryan S Mitchell Mc Sean B 3G Isabel C Georgia E Denzel G 3GB Bella S Flynn S 3/4AJ Nate S Alyssa H 4H William M Declan K Ginger G 4V Kate B Billy M 4/5M 5F James G Lily W Ocea G Aarron G Grace S Ma lda F Nic R Tanner B Brooke O James V Mia S Charlie R Sam G Ty T Tahlia L 5S Gracie T Amelia E 5/6D Joel H Joshua C Thalia S 6D Jack F Caiden A 6WL Musician of the Week Hunter T Bodi S Ruby M Senior Band Gracie T Angela F H Jikoda C Jonah M Caleb M Eva C Alexis M Charlo e B
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Deputy Principal News... This week in PBL / Kidsma er explicit Teaching me, our students have been learning about giving effort and not giving up. Our PBL Focus is: Transi on (Movement around the school). Expecta ons Over the next couple of weeks, we will be ge ng our student PBL teams ready for ac on. We will ini ally start to employ a group of students to be our Sea crew who will assist with playground games during play mes. Mrs Rich Congratula ons to our Coco caught you award winners for Week 3.. Lewis 2Y & Oliver 2/3R Coco hopes you enjoy your canteen voucher!
PBL AWARD SYSTEM Just a reminder that our new award system starts fresh EVERY Year. Students are unable to use their awards from last year to be put forward for a hat badge this year. See below for clarifica on. See your class teacher or Mrs Rich if you require further explana on. We apologise for the confusion, but it is always difficult in a transi on period.
ESES News Sign Language Key Word Sign What is Key Word Sign? Key Word Sign is the combination of manual signs and natural gesture, used to support communication. It is designed for use with children and adults who have communication difficulties. Each week students at Valentine Public School will learn a new Key Sign in morning assembly. We hope that this will assist students and staff to communicate with peers that have communication difficulties. This week s Key Sign Canteen Form whole handed 'c' with right hand. Tap side of index finger of this formation on chin, twice
SPORTS NEWS Zone Swimimg This Thursday and Friday our VPS Zone Swimming team will be compe ng at the Eastlakes Zone Swimming Championships at Charlestown Pool. Our best swimmers will dive in and compete against swimmers from the 22 neighbouring schools in our Zone. We would like to wish all of our superfish good luck at the carnival. We know you will do your best and represent VPS with great enthusiasm and pride. Congratulations for making it to zone, swim hard, cheer loudly and enjoy this fantastic experience! Go Valo! Mrs King and Mr Soorley PSSA Hunter Cricket Trials On Monday, Lucy P participated in the first round of Hunter Region PSSA Cricket Trials at the Maitland Indoor Cricket Complex. Lucy was a fantastic representative of Valentine Public, demonstrating exceptional talent and sportsmanship. Lucy kept wicket very well and showed skill with the bat against talented fast bowling. Well done Lucy and good luck in the next round of the Hunter trials. Mr Soorley
R.E.A.L Project Launch for Stage 3 Thursday 15th February 2018 What s in the Box? During Week 3, a mysterious chained box turned up just outside the school canteen with various notes left with it throughout the week. This box left everyone curious and extremely intrigued. Most people were asking, What s in the box? The notes that were left each day read as follows: Monday Danger! Do not touch. Tuesday To open me, you must find the key! Wednesday Please don t peep, you only have one more sleep. Thursday If you re reading this, you re in luck. Please leave it here and tell Miss Duck that when the bell rings at 25 past 9, she can open this envelope when you ve got into your lines. All will be revealed at the COLA assembly. This was all a part of the fun and exciting new project based around Sugar, for all VPS Stage 3 students. It is called Rigorous, Engaging, Authentic Learning (R.E.A.L) Sugar..It s not so sweet is it? More information will be shared at this week s assembly, so feel free to come along and see some photos and footage from the Project Launch Day. From the Stage 3 Team.
Canteen. Tallawalla Treats - Canteen News Term 1 Week 4 Monday 19 February to Friday 23 February MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Corina D Faye J Renata B Julie McC Tanya M Mel P Leah B Donna F Sally S Esther T Jody A Jenni T Helper needed Nicole W Vicki L Brittany M Rachel G Term 1 - Week 5 Monday 26 February - Friday 2 March MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Gina K Sharon D Kylie O'B Kristen McK Sheridan E Kellie W Ingrid P Vivienne B Lynne Adams Karen H Wendy H Lacey E Lisa G Kathie K Mel E Jo W *** Please join our Facebook page - VPS Canteen - to keep up with any news or changes in the canteen.*** Many thanks to everyone that has very kindly offered to help in the Canteen this year. 2018 ROSTER The 2018 Canteen Roster is now in the Canteen. We still have quite a few vacancies, grab a friend and work a shift together. It only requires you to volunteer once a month. If you can t commit to a regular day, we would love to have you even if its part of a day. We also have an emergency roster this is to cover when one of our helpers gets sick or gets called into work. If you can help, please contact Kelly 0423745077 or Tania 0402932532. Or call in and see us at the canteen between 8AM and 11AM Monday to Friday. Important Dates for the canteen! 2018 Week 5 Term 1 - From 26 February - Kindy kids can order lunches and purchase over the counter at lunch time. Canteen Product Updates! *** All bread and bread rolls are now wholemeal. *** Items deleted from our menu - Pin Wheels - Nacho's - Meat Lovers Pizza - Hot Dogs - Noodle cups - Jumpys - Grain Waves - Honey Soy Chips - Finger Buns
Canteen. Canteen Product Updates! *** All bread and bread rolls are now wholemeal. *** Items deleted from our menu - Pin Wheels - Nacho's - Meat Lovers Pizza - Hot Dogs - Noodle cups - Jumpys - Grain Waves - Honey Soy Chips - Finger Buns *** Pies, Sausage Rolls and Pin wheels are no longer available at recess, *** Fresh poached chicken is available daily! *** New Items - Chocolate Mousse $1 - Pikelets - 20 cents
STAGE 3 BYOD For families of Stage 3 students who are still finalising your BYOD purchase. See below for purchasing information.
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