Camden Public School Term 3 Week 10 School Fete 2 Days to Go!! We are all very excited about our upcoming school fete. It is going T to be an enjoyable evening for families and friends of CPS. Sent home today, is an information note about the fete organisation. Successful Grandparents and Great Friends Day A huge thank you to all grandparents and great friends who attended our Grandparents and Great Friends Reading Breakfast last week. The weather was wonderful and it was great to see so many smiling faces enjoying breakfast and sharing a special moment together, including reading a wide range of books. Below is a photo of Liam, Rhys, Eloise and Grace with Granda (Brian), Granny (Carol), Ba (Barbara) and Poppin (David). Term 4 Week 4 Thur 2 Nov - LSTBS Program Fri 3 Nov - Canteen Closed Fri 3 Nov - Camden PS Fete Term 4 Week 5 Wed 8 Nov - Camden Idol Heats Years K-6 Thur 9 Nov - Stewart House Bags Collected Thur 9 Nov - LSTBS/Kindy Orientation Fri 10 Nov - Remembrance Day Ceremony 11am Upcoming Events Tue 14 Nov - Yr 6 Fun Day Wed 15 Nov - Camden Idol Heats Years K-6 Thur 16 Nov - LSTBS Program Fri 17 Nov - Support Unit Excursion @ Mt Annan Botanical Gardens Wed 22 Nov - NRMA Road Safety Show Yrs K-6 Sculptures at CPS Celebration of Learning Assemblies It has been another extremely successful year at Camden Public School, with many things to celebrate. This year we Congratulations to to Ethan 1/2R are organising K-2 and 3-6 1/2R Celebration of Learning who positively participated in in his assemblies his learning conference. that will recognise One One of students for outstanding of achievement Ethan s learning and goals growth, is is to to use effort, determination and use citizenship, technical which words words reflects in his informative our school his vision. informative texts. Ethan texts. is already Ethan achieving is Both already these this goal achieving very special and received his assemblies goal an award and will occur on Thursday 30th received November for his effort. an award in the for his school effort. hall. The K-2 assembly will begin at 9.30am and the 3-6 assembly will start at 11.40am, with a morning tea provided under the COLA for parents, in between the two assemblies. A message from Mr Hawker.. Motivating Lazy Children! All kids are born active: some just learn lazybone habits. Find ways to encourage your child to get up off the sofa and get a little physical. Find out more at the link below. http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/fitn ess/motivating-lazy-children John Street Camden 2570 Phone: 46 558 049 Email: Camden-p.schools@det. nsw.edu.au
K-2 Athletics Carnival Our K-2 Athletics Carnival was held on Monday 16 th October. We had a wonderful afternoon with our students participating in running races, tunnel ball, egg and spoon races, parachute activities, quoits and hurdles. Everyone enjoyed encouraging their friends and showed good sportsmanship. Thank you to the O Brien family who donated ice blocks for each child at the end of our carnival. Just what we needed to cool down! The following students received awards for coming first, second or third in their running race. Year 2 Boys Heat 1 1st Charlie 2V 2nd Gus 2V 3rd Tyler 2V Year 2 Boys Heat 2 1st Luke 1/2R 2nd Rhyder 1/2R 3rd Sam B 1/2R Year 2 Girls Heat 1 1st Trinity B 1/2R 2nd Dulce 1/2R 3rd Eliza 2V Year 2 Girls Heat 2 1st Emily-Jane 2V 2nd Libby 1/2R 3rd Matilda 2V Year 1 Boys Heat 1 1st Isaac 1/2R 2nd Bailey 1B 3rd Andrew 1B Year 1 Boys Heat 2 1st Cooper 1B 2nd Liam C 1B 3rd Ethan M 1/2R Year 1 Girls Heat 1 1st Sienna 1B 2nd Lila 1/2R 3rd Cyree 1B Year1 Girls Heat 2 1st Imogen 1/2R 2nd Isla C 1B 3rd Ruby I K/6C Kinder Boys Heat 1 1st Jesse KA 2nd Max KP 3rd Charlie B KA Kinder Boys Heat 2 1st Jake KP 2nd Ollie KP 3rd Jayden KA Kinder Girls Heat 1 1st Ebony KP 2nd Rhiarna KA 3rd Megan KA Kinder Girls Heat 2 1st Olivia KA 2nd Ashleigh KA 3rd Zoey KP No Canteen Friday 3 rd November Due to the canteen being utilised for fete preparation, the canteen will be closed on Friday 3 rd November. Parents and carers will need to supply their child/ren with recess and lunch. Sporting Success Congratulations to both Mia (5/6L) and Jesse (5/6M) who have recently achieved fantastic sporting results. Mia participated in the NSW Athletics Carnival at Homebush. Mia came 4 th in her 800m heat and is the 11 th fastest 12 year old girl in NSW for the 1500m event. Jesse represented NSW at the Australian Bruce Cup Championship. It has been 5 years since NSW have won the trophy. During the event, Jesse played 17 matches including singles, boy s doubles and mixed doubles. Jesse won 15 of those matches scoring crucial points for the team. Check out the latest Macarthur Chronicle for an article on Jesse s tennis achievements. Both Mia and Jesse have been acknowledged for their hard work, determination and sportsmanship and both are back in training for upcoming events. Dhg gd dhj dd
Stewart House Collection Steward House are holding their clothing appeal over the next week. Students received a Stewart House plastic bag today. Please fill the bag with any unwanted good, clean wearable clothing, shoes, manchester or blankets. Please return the filled bags to school by Wednesday 8 th November, as they will be collected by Stewart House on Friday 9 th November. Remembrance Day On Friday 10 th November, we will be conducting a Remembrance Day Ceremony at our school. It will be held in the school hall at 11.00am. Visitors are most welcome. 2018 Enrolment Information Attached to this newsletter is information regarding your child/childrens enrolment at Camden Public School for 2018. Please fill in and return to the office if your child will be either: Leaving Camden Public School at the end of 2017 Returning to Camden Public School in 2018, but will be returning after the official start date due to being on holidays. Old Camden High Update Next Monday a meeting will be held at Council with AEH Developers, St Paul s and Camden Public School s staff and parent representatives, a NSW Department of Education representative along with Mr Chris Patterson. This meeting is for information to be presented regarding the remedial works planned for the former Camden High site. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) will also be addressed. Congratulations and Happy Birthday to the following student s who will celebrate their birthday in the upcoming weeks:- Ashley 5/6M, Kyle 3/4W, Jack 2V, Riley K/6C, Lila 1/2R, Jayden 3/6B, Joshua 3/4G, Lachlan 2V, Nicholas 1B, Ebony KP. Outstanding Achiever Awards Congratulations to the following students who received their Outstanding Achiever Awards at this week s assembly:- Kendra 5/6L, Cailyn 5/6L, Zoe 5/6L, Analeise 5/6L, Ethan 5/6L, Joscelyne 1/2R, Kayla 3/4G, Tayden 1/2R, Mia 3/4B, Jack 3/4B, Ryan 5/6P, Jaimee 5/6P, Cassidy 3/6B, Olivia 3/4G, Katie 3/4G, Ollie KA, Maddison 2V, Cyree 1B, Harper KP, Jacob 3/4W, Finn KP, Daisy 2V, Lucy K/6J, Jackson 3/4G, Mathilda 3/4G, Erik 1/2R. Successful Start to Little Steps to Big School Program Congratulations to all students who have begun the Little Steps to Big School Program. Students started the program with hands on activities and have already started to develop friendships through creative play and social skill activities, with Mrs Davies, Mrs King and Mrs Miller. We look forward to tomorrow s session. Year 6 Fundraising Fun Day The Year 6 Fundraising Fun Day is on Tuesday November 14 th. Remember to purchase your tokens to ensure you can participate in this fun day of activities. Camden Idol Heat 1 On Wednesday 8 th November, Heat 1 of Camden Idol will be held. Please remember to bring a coin donation which will be donated to Zin Mar Win.
2018 ENROLMENT INFORMATION ( please return if applicable) Please tick [ ] My child/children will be attending school at Camden Public School in 2018, but will be on holidays and will not return to school until: Date [ ] My child/children will not be returning to Camden Public school in 2018 and will be transferring to: Signed: Dated: Parent/Caregiver