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Kinder Orientation Our new parents and preschoolers beginning Kindergarten in 2014 are invited to attend an orientation meeting this tomorrow from 9.30am-11.00am. Morning tea will be provided. If you know of anyone who has a child starting school next year invite them to come along. All welcome! Aboriginal Education Committee Meeting Our school has formed an Aboriginal Education Committee and invitations are open to parents and community members. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday 29 at 3.15pm in our community Centre. Come along and bring a friend! School Swim Scheme The School Swimming Scheme commenced this week for students in years 2 and 3. Mrs Parnell, Mrs Sharkey and Mrs Schofield will be the staff supporting the students. The students will depart each day at 9.15am (except Tuesdays, at 10.15am) and return by 11.15am (except Tuesdays, at 12.15pm).

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Bulletin To Dream. To Inspire.

To Succeed.

Term 3, Week 7 Yindyamarra

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A message from our Principal

Smart foods to boost learning Psychiatrist Andrew Fuller provides some tips

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Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or the same way.

George Evans

School Evaluations We value parent input about our school, organisation and programs we offer to support your child in accessing a quality educational experience. It is the time of the year again where our school evaluates our practices so to continue to improve the education of your children. There are two surveys that we would like you to complete: 1. Community Engagement (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/APSCommunity) 2. School Leadership (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/APSLeader) You will also find the links on our website. There are also paper copies available at the front office. While these are available, we would appreciate if you could try and enter the information online, as this will make data collecting much easier.

Messages for our parents

School Swim Scheme 26 August–6 Sep

Aboriginal Education meeting 29 August

Touch Football Gala Day 29 August

AFL Clinic 30 August

Book Club Orders 30 August

Riverina Athletics 30 August

Welfare Assembly 12 September

Mum’s Pamper Day 16 september

Years 3-6 Dance 17 September

Peer Support Tabloids 19 September

Student Learning Journeys 16-19 September

Canteen Roster Wednesday – K. Warner / N.Murray

Thursday – T. Bennett

Friday – K. Warner

Monday – Year 6 Students

Tuesday – Year 6 Students

Important Dates

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A diet high in carbohydrates is good for sustaining energy in your kids throughout the school day, but if you want to give them an extra brain boost, try serving them a breakfast of proteins such as eggs and milk.

"Having a higher protein, lower carbohydrate breakfast enhances concentration and memory," says Andrew Fuller, a fellow at the University of Melbourne's departments of Psychiatry and Learning and Educational Development.

Andrew says eggs in particular "literally lay down learning" because of the nutrient choline found in them, which helps to improve thinking and memory.

Mother Nature is full of foods that aid smarter thinking and help kids and adults alike live longer. It all comes down to regularly eating foods that supply nutrients which support specific brain and body functions, Andrew says.

"What you're trying to avoid is white squishy things, so basically chips, bread, cakes – these aren't the things that really love us long term," he says.

In the mood for food Learning, concentration and memory: eggs; dark coloured vegetables such as silver beet, spinach, broccoli and beans; and oranges. Exercise is also good for thinking because it gets the blood flowing.

Happiness and sleep: almonds; cottage cheese; richly coloured berries such as strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries; lean beef; milk; pumpkin seeds; and turkey.

Pleasure, motivation and concentration: chicken; dairy such as milk, yoghurt and cheese; fish such as wild salmon; oats; and chicken.

Energy and memory: chicken; dairy such as milk and yoghurt; lima beans; peanuts; and sesame seeds.

Calmness: avocado; eggs; grape juice; peaches; peas; and sunflower seeds.

Longevity: think Mediterranean diet such as olive oil and tomatoes.

Vitamin power Children with learning problems and behavioural issues often show substantial deficiencies in vitamins when assessed, Andrew says.

Smart foods to boost learning

At a glance:

If you want your child to think more clearly, give them a breakfast high in protein such as eggs and milk.

Mother Nature is full of foods that help children and adults think and feel better.

Exercise is good for thinking because it supplies oxygen to the brain.

Avoid white squishy things like chips, white bread and cakes.

For more information, visit School A to Z.

http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/en/wellbeing/food/smart-foods-to-boost-learning

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Student Learning Journeys A letter was sent home last week to let parents/carers know of the dates our Student Learning Journeys will take place this term. Following are the dates where you will be invited, along with extended family and friends to be shown by your child their ‘learning journey’:  

Date Class/es

Monday 16th September 6D 2P

Tuesday 17th September 3D 4S

Tuesday 17th September KB KR

Wednesday 18th September 5T

Wednesday 18th September K/1J

Wednesday 18th September Legends

Thursday 19th September 3/4/5R 1/2G

NATIONAL

CHILD PROTECTION WEEK 2013

FREE Morning Tea

Where: Ashmont Community Resource Centre

When: Wednesday September 4th 2013, 10am-

12pm

Come and see your child’s colouring-in

displayed at the Centre. Winners & prizes will be

announced at the morning tea.

Sports News

School Swim Scheme School Swim Scheme started this Monday.

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Touch Football Gala Touch Footy Gala Day this Thursday. Notes due on Wednesday 28th August.

Trent Barrett Good luck to our Stage 2 boys at the Trent Barrett competition.

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P&C News Father’s Day Stall - Thursday 29 and Friday 30 August

Gifts for Dad from 50c to $5.00 The stall will be available to Kinder –Yr 2 on Thursday

29th and from Yr 3 – Yr 6 on Friday 30th from 10.30am

Body Shop Preview in Staffroom 10.45 -11.45 Thursday

Parents and Friends Welcome A contribution of sales to the P&C

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Scholastic Book Club Please ensure all orders are returned to school by Friday 30 August. Literacy News We only have two weeks until we begin our Term Spelling tests and our Term Writing tests. Classes are busy practising and we hope our students are practising at home too. We are looking forward to seeing how many 100% students we have and who make amazing improvement. If your child doesn’t have the Term Spelling List please see your class teacher as soon as possible. Thank you to our parents and carers for encouraging our students with their spelling and handwriting. Numeracy News Congratulations to Heidi Carter who was the winner for the Infants with numbers that added up to 30. Great effort Heidi! Challenge: This week’s challenge is to see how many of these 2D shapes you can name.

Borambola Sportscrazy Spring Camp Want to have some fun during the school holidays. Borambola Sport and Recreation are holding a fun 5 day camp where you can try a range of different sports and activities. If you would like more information please pick up a brochure from the office.

Draw the ones you know on a piece of paper and write the names next to them. Give your work to your teacher by Friday. What is one word that describes all of these shapes?

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Respect Self-Discipline Honesty Tolerance

Effective strategies for handling problem behaviour in the classroom

Re-teach the expectations/rules Change seating arrangements

Conference with student (parent)

Peer mediation

Student contracts

Provide choices

Remove tempting items from the

classroom Wait time between request and

follow through Reward peers for demonstrating

appropriate behavior Teach a replacement skill/desired

behaviour Cool-off pass/reflective time

You are now familiar with the key concepts of the Riverina’s initiative How2Learn. An attractive and appealing way to teach these concepts was to introduce Superheroes that represent the learning muscles used. Let us introduce you to Rezillia.

How to be like Rezilia: Rezilia would say that sometimes learning can be tricky. She would say that you may feel like giving up especially when you have tried a few times already. She knows that mistakes are OK in fact they are helpful and expected when learning. Her favourite past time is hover boarding. She thinks it helps her to ride the waves of life. She loves to hang out with other people who like her notice the details of things.

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KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION Wednesday 28th August, 4th & 11th September, 2013

Do you have a child who turns 5 before 31st July 2014 ?

2014 Kindergarten children are invited to participate in a variety of interesting, engaging activities whilst their parents attend an information session in the Staffroom

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Wednesday, 28 thAugust, 2013 from 9.30 am until 11.00 am

We look forward to seeing you there! Morning tea will be provided

Wagga Women’s Health Centre 92 Morgan Street, WAGGA WAGGA

(Opposite O’Brien’s Hot Bake) The Wagga Women’s Health Centre is

a great place to drop in to join a group, use the computer, have a chat or free professional

counselling and access cheap Massage, Reiki, Pilates or Yoga classes.

All of our services are private and confidential. We welcome all women to the Centre.

Open Monday to Thursday, 9.30 am-4.30pm Phone: 6921 3333 or Email: wwhc@waggawomen.org.au

Preschool News

Canteen News Important Dates: 6 September - Meal Deal 19 September - Meal Deal

Wednesday Special Toasted Cheese S/W + Fruit Box $2.50

Free Family Father’s Day Night Thursday 29th August, 2013 – 6pm to 8pm

Kids DIY – Make Dad a gift

Face Painting, Balloons, Fairy Floss, Jumping Castle, Riverina Woodworkers Display

Wagga Rod & Custom Car Display Hands on power tools, Men’s Shed display

Bush Woodworkers Display Free Sausage Sizzle & Drink

Raffle for Billy Cart – Drawn Instore@7pm Tickets available instore on the night

Football throwing competition

ALL WELCOME

To Book Phone: 02 69 714 300

Birthdayss

Callan Millie, Boyd Manns Tony McKenzie, Macey Clark

AWARDS

ASSEMBLY AWARDS Term 2 Week 6

MERIT

BLINKY BILL/MERIT

BLINKY BILL AWARD

ENGLISH AWARDS

KB Elizabeth Niki Jasmine Barnes Casey Watkins

1/2G

Tysin Besley

KR Allilah Prior-Sutton Caius Mescia Martin McKenzie

K/1J Callum Blencowe Summer Johnston Red Reid

1/2G Georgia Hampton

2P Cailey Honeysett Honey Sarich

3D Ryan Clarke, Bree-anna Gannon

4S Georgia Guetaya, Tobias Power, Hannah Eggleton

3/4/5R Shakaya MCKenzie, Alyssa Charlton, Xander Conway, William Parker, Calvin Prior, Caleb Griffiths

Montana Davies, Amber Morris, Ethan Millie

5T Iziah Ford, Brodie Warner-Chilstone, Katlyn Craig, Myalina Fonua, Theo Burton, Kenisha Little Kearnes

Jumarne Little-Kearnes

6D Montana Johnson, Rhyley McClenahan, Shania Thorpe, Brendan Livingstone, Jacob Morrow

Angus Byrnes, Gwen Little, Chloe Gore, Jamee Barker

Mr Lihou Tyrel Wishart, Ryan Kirby

Mr Wong Callan Millie, Rhyley McClenahan, Montana Davies

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Bardia Street Wagga Wagga, NSW, 2650

http://www.ashmont-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Contact Us

Ph: (02) 6931 4944 F: (02) 6931 4320 Email: ashmont-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Principal: Mrs Tanya Whyte

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Office hours

8.30am to

3.45pm