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Yoogali Yarn Yoogali Public School- Achieving quality learning in an open and supportive environment

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Principal: Miss Cindy Sadler 1 East Street Yoogali NSW 2680

Phone:02 69624540 Fax:02 69641476 Email: yoogali-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: yoogali-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3 - Week 10

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Another busy term is drawing to an end. What a perfect opportunity to say thank you to all of our students for their hard work and effort over the past ten weeks. The same goes for our dedicated and enthusiastic staff who continue to encourage and challenge our students to become the best possible versions of themselves. We say farewell and good luck this week to Mrs Sarah Rinaldo as she leaves us on maternity leave in preparation for the arrival of Baby Rinaldo in October. We hope you enjoy this special time and come back to visit us soon with your new bundle when he/she arrives. Miss Hayley Gordon will be teaching K/1 for the rest of the year and we welcome her to the Yoogali PS staff with open arms. The SRC Disco was a hit last Thursday night with many inspiring heroes and wicked villains. Thank you to Mrs Rinaldo and the SRC for their organisation, Yoogali PS staff for supervising the disco and to Jaikomo Thief for allowing us to use their lighting to really set the disco mood. A great time was had by all!

CALENDAR

WEEK 10 Wednesday 18th September – Assembly (2/3/4) Yoogali PS Library 11.20 – 12.00pm Friday 20

th September – Casual and Crazy Hair Day

Gold Coin Donation Last day of Term 3 TERM 4 - SCHOOL RESUMES TUESDAY 8

TH OCT

WEEK 1 Thursday 10th October - Year 6/7 Middle School Wade HS 8.50 – 10.10am WEEK 2 Tuesday 15th October – P&C Meeting Yoogali PS Staffroom 7.30pm Wednesday 16th October – Assembly (4/5/6) Yoogali PS Library 11.20am – 12.00pm Thursday 17th October – PP5 Relay State Athletics WEEK 3 Thursday 24th October - Year 6/7 Middle School Wade HS 8.50 – 10.10am Friday 25th October – Grandparents Day WEEK 4 Wednesday 30th October – Year 5/6 Excursion Canberra Thursday 31st October – Year 5/6 Excursion Canberra Friday 1st November – Year 5/6 Excursion Canberra WEEK 5 Thursday 7th November - Year 6/7 Middle School Wade HS 8.50 – 10.10am

YOOGALI PUBLIC SCHOOL PHOTOS

Monday 12th August 2013

FULL SCHOOL

WINTER UNIFORM

Please remember to send in your child’s

photo envelope with their money enclosed on the day

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PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN YEAR 3 AND YEAR 5 – DELAYED RELEASE OF 2013 NAPLAN RESULTS

“On Thursday 5 September the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) identified an error in the placement of the national average markers on the Years 5 and 7 NAPLAN Student Reports for Language Conventions. Importantly the NAPLAN student data is correct.

ACARA made the immediate decision to halt any further packaging and distribution of NAPLAN reports while options regarding the distribution of correct NAPLAN Student Reports were considered.

ACARA is working closely with Test Administration Authorities (TAAs) in every state and territory to ensure correct reports are distributed.

This matter may result in the delay of the distribution of student reports, possibly to the week of 13 October, however ACARA and TAAs will seek to minimise the delay.”

K/1 CLASS NEWS The end of Term 3 is here and what a busy term it has been. K/1 have worked very hard this term and should be proud of the effort they have all put into their learning. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching K/1 this term and wish all students and parents the best for the rest of the year. It has been wonderful

to see the growth in all students since the start of the year. I would also like to thank all parents for their help throughout the year your help has been greatly appreciated. Sarah 2/3/4 CLASS NEWS

Thank you for a terrific term 2/3/4. This term we have achieved so much. In Literacy we are all making improvements

and have thoroughly enjoyed implementing

many of the Focus on Reading skills and

strategies I (Mrs Damini) has brought back to

school from professional development.

The students have enjoyed incorporating

Mathletics into our Maths lessons and they are

becoming super speedy and super competitive

when participating in online Maths races.

In Personal Development and Health we have

learnt about legal and illegal drugs, what to do

in case of an emergency and who we should

contact. Your research projects and speeches

were impressive!

During Physical Education classes we have

become little gymnasts and know how to do

safe forward and backward rolls. Look out

2016 Olympic Games!!!

I look forward to Term 4 and developing our

learning further in a whole range of contexts.

Jaimee Damini :-)

HAVE YOU RETURNED YOUR CHOCOLATE MONEY?

ALL OUTSTANDING MONEY

NEEDS TO BE RETURNED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR SUPPORTING THE P&C IN THEIR

FUNDRAISING FOR OUR SCHOOL.

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4/5/6 CLASS NEWS What a term we have had!!!! The students in our class have really started to mature and take responsibility for their own learning this term. There are some things that we need to focus on improving for next term in order to have a better functioning classroom. Many students are forgetting to bring their own supplies for learning each day. Students must bring their own blue pens, red pens, HB lead pencils coloured pencils, rulers and glue sticks. Textas are optional however students do enjoy using these on a daily basis. Also please ensure that your child brings their homework book back to school to be marked each Friday. Homework is a departmental policy and MUST be completed. Thanks. Many children have really enjoyed the challenge of the reading project that Mrs Damini implemented this term. It was a pleasure seeing many students making a real effort to read more than usual. Well done to those people! Last of all….. have a fantastic 2 week break. Remember be safe and have fun! Enjoy the rest and be ready for a full on and busy term next term! Cindy and Nikki

ATTENDANCE MATTERS Each week in our newsletter we will be focusing on an issue related to attendance. This week we would like to focus on the importance of regular communication between home and school. If for any reason you are finding it difficult to get your child to come to school, please contact your child’s class teacher as soon as possible. By working together we can ensure that your child gets the very best education possible at Yoogali PS.

CASUAL AND CRAZY HAIR DAY FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER

For a gold coin donation, students

may wear casual clothes and have crazy hair.

Fully enclosed shoes must be worn.

All money raised is going towards the Children’s Ward at Griffith Hospital so

please support this worthy cause. YOOGALI PS CAPTAINS

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

If you see anyone in the school grounds during the holidays,

please call the School Security Unit

on 1300 880 021 Thank you for your assistance with keeping our school safe.

2014 KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS

Any parents with children who are beginning Kindergarten in 2014, please return your child’s enrolment form and necessary documentation as soon as possible to the Front Office. Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

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ASSEMBLY WEDNESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER CLASS AWARDS K-1

Paige Sergi

Ralph Manansala

Ivan Walton

Jordon Bartolo 2-3-4

Katrina Draper

Julian Marcanio

Krystal Mackenzie

Brandon Burns 4-5-6

Chelsea Smith

Laycie Taylor

Kirra-Jo Hodge

Luke Mott Resilience Awards

Katrina Laviano

Jakob Lodding

Matthew Keith Assembly Award

Isabella Trimboli Michaela Oldham

Citizenship Award

Isobelle Smith Birthdays

Sean Smith 6th September Claire Boots 9th September Jessica Carnell 1st October Dale Lyons 4th October Rebecca Lyons 4th October

ASSEMBLY WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER CLASS AWARDS K-1

Antonio Furore

Armani Trimboli

Maddison Tremble

Katrina Laviano 2-3-4

Chaise Sergi

Krystal Mackenzie

Cooper Horley

Jayden McCoustra 4-5-6

Ryan Cumberland

Katelyn Earl

Tanayah Crowe

Isabella Trimboli

Resilience Awards

Cameron Burns

Anthea Soligo

Bethany Parsons

Citizenship Award Maddison Tremble Sportsmanship Award Cameron Burns Principal Award Laycie Taylor

HELPING YOUR CHILD TO SUCCEED AT SCHOOL

Did you know that if you know where you’re going and set goals, you’re more likely to

succeed?