Rankin s Springs Public School Newsletter Tuesday 12 th June 2018 Term 2 Week 7 What s happening School Grounds Beautification A huge thank you to parents, who gave up their time and brought in equipment to attend the working bee last Wednesday. In a very short space of time, our school was transformed. The front walkway and the adjoining garden dug and planted; several trees and camellias planted around the school grounds, which in the future will offer additional shade and lovely autumn colour and a general tidy up of the grounds. Without the help of a pro-active and energetic P&C these jobs would take a much longer time to accomplish. Science Week This week the students in K-6 will be participating in a week of Science investigation. Students in K-2 will be investigating and learning about push and pull. This unit of work provides the opportunity for students to explore pushes and pulls. Through investigation, students will observe and gather evidence about how these forces act in air and water, and on the ground. Students will identify the effect of the pull of gravity and learn that both air and water can 'push'. Students will also explore that push and pull forces can move through objects by sliding, bouncing and spinning. Year 3-6 focus is Energy. Students will investigate and research renewable and non-renewable energy resources; energy use and how to manage the use of energy sustainably; conduct an energy survey of their home and school and design and make a simple device that uses renewable energy. Professional Development Last Thursday and Friday all teaching staff attended Learning and Thinking Scope professional training. This is on-going training that supports the school team to consider the role of thinking in learning Learning Clarity, Thinking Questions, Thinking Talk and Thinking Feedback. It provides a clear approach for developing a school-wide system for learning improvement. TERM 2 Week 7 Mon 11 th June Tue 12 th June Week 8 Mon 18 th June Wed 20 th June Week 9 Wed 27 th July Week 10 Wed 4 th July Thur 5 th July Long Weekend SCIENCE Learning Week Mobile Library School Council Meeting at 7pm CWA International Day Rugby League Clinic 3-4 pm P&C Meeting at 3:30pm Rugby League Clinic 3-4pm Small Schools Athletics Carnival in Griffith Silly Scientist Incursion Family Fun Day End of Term Assembly Save the Date: Christmas in July Community Lunch Wednesday 25 th July School Council Meeting The School Council will meet this Tuesday at 7pm. 13-23 Boree Street Email: rankinspr-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Rankin s Springs, NSW, 2669 Phone: (02) 6966 1206 Website: www.rankinspr-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Fax: (02) 6966 1296
Cross Country Congratulations to Angus Argent-Smith and Seamus Maley who have both qualified to represent our school at the Riverina Cross Country on Thursday 14 th June at Gundagai. This is a wonderful achievement and we wish them both well. Rugby League After School Clinic Please note there has been a change of date for the final Rugby League After School Clinic. Due to the Small School Athletics carnival in Griffith on Wednesday 4 th July, there will be no After-school clinic. This has been moved to Week 9 Wednesday 27 th July from 3 4pm. This week s Birthdays Sharli 11 th June Alfie 13 th June Pumpkins for Sale $3 each. Eggs for Sale $2 per carton. Payments for the Primary Excursion can now be made at the school office or via our website Library Day is Tuesday Please return all books each week. Students must have a library bag to borrow.
Rankin s Springs Public School Email: rankinspr-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.rankinpr-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Relieving Principal: Mrs Jacinda Makepeace 13-23 Boree Street Rankin s Springs NSW 2669 Phone (02) 6966 1206 Fax (02) 6966 1296 Expression of Interest Expressions of interest are sought from suitable candidates for the position of School Learning Support Officer at Rankin s Springs Public School. This is a casual position, subject to school funding. The position will be up to 12 hours a week, Monday to Tuesday. Applications should be no longer than TWO A4 pages and should include: Applicant's contact details Response to the position criteria The names, position and contact details of two referees. Position Criteria: Demonstrated professional approach to working in a team Ability to assist in the implementation of Personalised Plans for students and intervention strategies to improve student outcomes, in particular in Literacy and Numeracy Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely and deal sensitively, effectively and positively with students and parents Willingness to perform minor clerical duties Willingness to acquire relevant working with children checks Applications are to be forwarded to the Principal's email address listed below Applications close 3pm Monday 18 th June. Applicants are advised to contact the Principal of the school for further information. Applications to: Mrs Jacinda Makepeace Rankin s Springs Public School Ph: 02 6966 1206 Email: Jacinda.gray1@det.nsw.edu.au
P&C News Next Meeting is Wednesday 20 th June at 3:30pm The P & C is still fundraising to support the school in its project for a new playground, it will be an asset to our school and a joy for all the children attending. The playground will be completed within the year and we are still in search for funds, if you hear of a grant that may be of benefit to us please let us know. The P & C is also planning some wonderful community events and we hope you can join us to support this worthwhile cause. Golf Day will be on Sat 11th Aug, Golfing will hit off at 12noon and dinner will be available after 6pm. So come for golf or come for a catch-up, or come for both! The P & C s Schools Plus fundraising page is still running, we ask all parents to please share it on their Facebook pages so it can be seen by a wider audience. https://www.schoolsplus.org.au/safeplayground-rankins-springs/ A Trivia night will be held in term 3. The P & C will be ordering additional name bricks for the schools front path, order forms will be available soon. Canteen News Parent Roster : Tuesday 12 th June Monica and Renee Monday 18 th June Julie Anne and Sally Monday 25 th June Julie Anne and Loretta Monday 2 nd July Julie anne and Annette Next week Homemade Pumpkin soup will be available for $1.50 Church Together Father Rob is hosting a Synod weekend on our next Sunday in June, so we will miss our June service. The next Church Together at the Springs will be on the 15 th July at 5.00pm. Everyone is most welcome. CWA News Due to Queens birthday holiday, our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th June at the Golf Club at 9.30am for a 10am start. We will be hosting a biggest morning tea at Wally's Junk Art Gallery on Tuesday 29th May from 9am to raise funds for the cancer council. Our international luncheon "Poland" will be held on Monday 18th June. Rankins Springs War Memorial Hall There will be a meeting for the Rankins Springs Hall on Friday 15 th June commencing at 5:30pm. Everyone welcome. Rankins Springs Rural Fire Service Annual General Meeting for 2017/2018 The Annual General Meeting of the Rankin s Springs Rural Fire Service for 2017/2018 will be held on Sunday 17 th June at 12 noon at the Fire Shed in Rankin s Springs. Before the AGM there will be a BBQ lunch. Could all members please bring a salad. New Members are welcome. Enquires to Gary Lamont Captain Marilyn O Reilly - Secretary Agapanthus The school together with the P&C have some gardens projects to complete this year. We are seeking donations of agapanthus plants to help beatify the school yards. We would love as many as possible and all donations will be greatly appreciated. Please deliver to the school at your soonest convenience. 13-23 Boree Street Email: rankinspr-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Rankin s Springs, NSW, 2669 Phone: (02) 6966 1206 Website: www.rankinspr-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Fax: (02) 6966 1296
Rankin s Springs Branch of Country Women s Association Invites all To our annual luncheon Monday 18 th June 2018 Commencing at 12 noon Followed by our International Afternoon Featuring country of study Poland $10 pp. and includes continuous raffle Venue: Rankins Springs Hall RSVP Wednesday 7th June 2018 Secretary 2 Gaye Banfield Email:gaye_les_banfield@outlook.com Phone: (02) 6966 1147 Mobile: 0428 179 359
Rankin s Springs Public School Family Fun day Thursday 5th July 11:30pm-3pm At Rankin s Springs Public School Ac vi es may include: 3 Legged Race Egg & Spoon Race Quiots Sack Race Bicycle Race Tug o War Egg Throwing * Ball games (Please bring your bicycle and helmet) Show your allegiance or End of Term Assembly at 2:30pm Everyone is welcome Mum, Dad, sisters, brothers, grandparents, aun es, uncles, cousins, friends. BYO Picnic Lunch 11:30am 12:15pm For more informa on please contact the school 6966 1206 THIS IS A COMMUNITY EVENT Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy some Old School fun and games!
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