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Stage 2 Digi-Ed On Monday 10th March, 30 students in Stage 2 participated in Digi-Ed Claymation Digital Animation Workshops. Students formed groups of 3 or 4 and developed a story plan, made their characters out of clay, drew backgrounds and
Award Winners
Silver Awards
Inside this issue :
From the Principal 1
K-2 Fun Day 2
SRC Update 2
PSSA Rugby League 2
10 Year Celebration
Bush Dance 2
Cake Stall 2
Fathers Day Stall 3
Poems from S3S 3
Term Planner 4
Glenmore Park Public School
Newsletter
From the Principal Dear Parents
Mulgoa Woman of the Year Congratulations to one of GPPS’s hard working teachers, Mrs O’Connor who was presented by Tanya Davies the Mulgoa Electorate Woman of the Year on Friday 7th March. The award is special recognition to the outstanding role wom-en make in our local communities.
Harmony Day Well done to Mrs Kelaher for her outstanding organisation of Harmony Day yesterday. We were blessed with outstanding weather conditions and a wonderful display of Kite flying. Mr Grover, our parent expert, put on a wonderful display on how to fly kites. Thank you to all parents who took the time to spend the afternoon celebrating Harmony Day. The Penrith Press were also here so keep a lookout in the next few days!
Issue 4 18 March 2014 SILVER AWARD
WINNERS
Emily 2H
Riley 1D
Lincoln 2H
Shaun 1L
Joshua 2S
Mehar 2H
Isaac 1D
Mikaela 2R
Emerson 2R
Chloe 5/6A
Jemma 5/6A
Madison 5H
Tiarna 3W
Gabbi 5/6A
Alexis 6B
Thomas 6C
Elujen 1D
Taylah 2R
GOLD AWARD
WINNERS
Lincoln 2H
Chloe 5/6A
Jemma 5/6S
Ashley 6C
Madison 5H
HONOUR AWARD
WINNERS
Chloe 5/6A
Jemma 5/6S
Ashley 6C
Madison 5H
Inside this issue: From the Principal
LLW@School
Easter Raffle
Kindergarten Cake
Stall
GPHS Open Day
Gold Award Winner
Profiles
Walkways and
Entries
School Disco
Term Planner
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WEB!
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then filmed their movie using DSLRs. The groups then used the laptops to produce their film, including sound effects and music. The full-day workshop was a fantastic opportunity for students to develop their group work skills and creativity. All students received a copy of their group’s movie.
PSSA DISTRICT RUGBY LEAGUE
REPRESENTATIVES Congratulations to the boys who have all made it into this year’s Penrith district team. This is the highest representation from our school with 8 boys being selected. Good luck boys at the Regional tournament.
Jalu, Nathanael, Brock, Thomas, Jacob, Gaige, Mitchell and Isaiya
Mark Arnold
Mark Arnold RELIEVING PRINCIPAL
LLW@S
LIVE LIFE WELL AT SCHOOL FORTNIGHT FOOD FACT
Turn Off the TV or Computer and Get Active
Set a limit on the amount of time children watch television or spend on the computer. Two hours a day is the maximum. Too much screen time limits physical activity.
EASTER RAFFLE Raffle tickets for our annual Easter raffle have been distributed to students with this newsletter. Cost of tickets is 50 cents for one or three for a $1.00. Additional books of raffle tickets are available through the school office with the final draw occurring at a special K-6 assembly at the end of the term. Each year the fundraising committee has between 40—50 Easter egg baskets donated through the generosity of our school community and this year will be no exception. Donations of Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies or bilbies are gratefully accepted through our school office. Additionally the fundraising committee welcomes donations of baskets and cellophane for wrapping to assist in the preparation of prizes.
KINDERGARTEN CAKE STALL Well done KC and KS on the raising of $192 at our recent cake stall. Thank you also to our
fundraising committee who conducted the stall with the assistance of our school captains and vice captains.
Our next cake stall will be held on Tuesday 1st April and will involve KW, KL and KB. We look forward to another successful fundraising activity.
GLENMORE PARK HIGH SCHOOL OPEN NIGHT
The open night for Year 7, 2015 at Glenmore Park HS will occur from 6.30 pm Wednesday 19th March in the school hall. Parents interested in sending their child to GPHS next year will have an opportunity to find out about organisation and programs available at the high school next year.
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HOW TO CONTACT
US
Address:
33-41 The Lakes
Drive
GLENMORE PARK
NSW 2745
Phone:
4733 6204
FAX:
4733 6430
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WALKWAYS AND SCHOOL ENTRIES Parents are asked to keep the entries through both green gates near the Kindergarten rooms and the verandas outside rooms clear in the morning to allow easy entry and lining up of students to occur. Your co-operation in making this occur is appreciated.
SCHOOL DISCOS Our first school disco of the year will occur on Wednesday 2nd April. K-2’s disco will occur between 5 and 6 pm and Years 3-6 from 6.15 to 7.30 pm. Further information on this night will be provided in future newsletters.
GOLD AWARD WINNER PROFILE Lincoln 2H Hi my name is Lincoln. My family is Chanel, Cohen, Mum, Dad and me. I am in 2H. I like playing with Xavier, Luke and others. Soccer and swimming are my favourite sports.
BOOK CLUB REMINDER Tomorrow is the last day for Book Club orders to be sent in to the office.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES@YOUR LIBRARY Beating Around the Bush—Wednesday 16 April. For the whole family from 10.30 am to 11.30 am. $5 per person. Under 2 free. Magic Show—Wednesday 23 April For the whole family from 10.30 to 11.30 am. $5 per person. Under 2 free. Magic and Juggling Workshop—Wednesday 23 April. For 7-13 year olds. 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm. $10 per child. Only children need to pay. Embroidery Workshop—Tuesday 22 April For 7-13 year olds. 10.30am to12.30 pm. $10 per child. Only children need to pay. Science Workshops—Thursday 24 April Chaotic Chemistry 10 am to 11.30 am Mad Medicine 12.30 pm to 2 pm For 7-13 year olds. Tickets $11 per child. Only children need to pay. Egyptian Art Workshop Tuesday 15 April For 7-12 year olds. 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Tickets $13 per child. Only children need to pay.
HAVE YOU JOINED PENRITH PROGRESSION? Penrith Progression is inviting the local community to be part of how our City will look, feel and grow in the future. As key stakeholders and co-creators in
Penrith’s future, community members will work with businesses, investors and Council to explore how to transform the heart of Penrith as a destination to live, work and invest in.
We are inviting you to make your mark in realising our collective vision for our City centre. Register now at penrithprogression.com.au. For more information phone Erin Higgins at Penrith Council on 4733 8238 or Artup at Penrith Business Alliance on 4732 5711.
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TERM 1, 2014
WEEK 8
17/3
Harmony Day—
Kites Theme
18/3
Paul Kelly Cup
19/3
Dance2BFit
20/3
Sydney West
swimming
21/3
PSSA
WEEK 9
24/3
Year 4 CARES
25/3
Year 4 CARES
Infants Auskick
begins
26/3
Dance2BFit
Primary Auskick
begins
27/3
Year 4 CARES
28/3
PSSA
WEEK 10
31/3
Young Leader’s
Day—Captains
1/4
Infants Auskick
KW, KL & KB Cake
Stall
2/4
Last Day for
Dance2BFit
Primary Auskick
School Disco
3/4
Cross Country—
Years 3 to 6
4/4
End Summer PSSA
WEEK 11
7/4
Social reports
home
8/4
District ANZAC
Service
Infants Auskick
9/4
Primary Auskick
10/4 11/4
Last Day of Term 1
K-2 Easter Hat
Parade
Easter Raffle draw
2 pm
TERM 2, 2014
WEEK 1
28/4
STAFF
DEVELOPMENT
DAY
29/4
Students return for
Term 2
Infants Auskick
30/4
Primary Auskick
1/5 2/5
WEEK 2
5/5 6/5
Infants Auskick
7/5
Primary Auskick
8/5
SCHOOL PHOTOS
9/5
District Cross
Country
Mother’s Day Stall
WEEK 3
12/5 13/5
NAPLAN
Infants Auskick
14/5
NAPLAN
Primary Auskick
15/5
NAPLAN
16/5
Winter PSSA begins
WEEK 4
19/5 20/5
ICAS—Computers
Panther Trophy
21/5
Year 1 Cake Stall
22/5 23/5
PSSA
WEEK 5
26/5 27/5
7’S Greg Alexander
Shield
28/5 29/5 30/5
PSSA
WEEK 6
2/6
Digi-Ed Stage 3
3/6 4/6
ICAS—Science
5/6 6/6
PSSA