Newsletter T3 Wk5

BULLYING BEHAVIOURS

During the course of the year the topic of Bullying behaviours often resurfaces. The last couple of weeks there have been several incidents that have involved bullying.

Please note that Bullying will not be tolerated in any form. Strong consequences will be applied including Yellow Room lunch time detention and suspension. All students have the fundamental right to feel safe and happy while at school and to be treated with dignity and respect. It is very important for students who feel they are being bullied to tell someone and believe that their concerns are being taken seriously.

We need to identify the bullies and ensure that bullying behaviours are eradicated. Class teachers, teachers on playground duty, Grade supervisors and myself need to beware of bullying if it is occurring in our playground.

SCHOOL DEBATING SUCCESS!

Last Thursday our school had their first official Debate against Tarrawanna Public School. Our team for this debate consisted of Lani, Janai, Melinda and Noah. Our team debated superbly and were adjudged clear cut winners. The Principal of Russell Vale PS was the judge and he spoke very positively about the skills demonstrated by our team.

Congratulations to the team and also to Mr Davies, the team co-ordinator. A special thank you to Mrs Rzeminski for her help with transporting the team to and from the venue.

SCHOOL SOCCER

Last week our girls played Gerringong PS in Round 4 of the State Girls soccer Knockout at Corrimal High School. Unfortunately our girls were defeated 7 – 0 against a very committed opposition.

Never-the-less this was an outstanding result by our team to progress so far in this very competitive competition. Well Done to all girls in this team, Mr Privett for his hard work and to the many parents who have supported this team.

A special thank you to Corrimal High School for the use of their oval and students who refereed the games.

SCHOOL ORACY COMPETITION

During the past 4 weeks students K – 6 have been presenting Oracy talks in class. Next week teachers will be asked to nominate 2 representatives from each class. Extra students may be nominated from cross grade or cross stage classes.

These students will then compete against students from other classes of the same grade. All class winners will receive a certificate on the day. Overall grade winners K – 6 will receive an Oracy trophy during our End of year Presentation Day.

Parents of students who have been nominated to represent their class will receive an invitation to watch their child participate in the Grade Finals.

Grade Finals will take place on Thursday 3^rd September.

Times are as follows:

K – 2: 10.00 – 11.00

3 – 6: 11.30 – 1.00

NATIONAL LITERACY and NUMERACY WEEK

Week 6 also heralds National Literacy and Numeracy Week. Our school will be incorporating Book Week activities with our Oracy finals in recognition of this important week. The outline for this week is as follows:

Monday: Cartoonist visit.

Wednesday: Story Telling – various members of our school community will be sharing favourite stories with our students.

Thursday: Oracy Finals – K – 6 – (to start straight after scripture).

Thank you to Mrs Bland for her excellent coordination of the Book week activities.

GALA DAY – SEPTEMBER 25 - CANTEEN

We are looking for someone to co-ordinate the BBQ / Canteen stall at the next Brokers District PSSA Gala Day to be held at Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow on Friday 25^th Sept. We will also need several helpers. If you are interested in being the co-ordinator and / or a volunteer, please leave your name at the office by Friday 28th August. Helpers will be needed on the day from approx 8.30am to 1pm. The Canteen will be selling pre-cooked sausage sandwiches, drinks and lollies. All money raised will be put towards the Year 6 farewell.

Wendy Dowling