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Cassilis Public School, Vision Statement

To prepare every student to be successful lifelong learners who are confident and creative individuals; and

active and informed citizens through a commitment to equity and excellence in education.

We believe it is important for students to be self-aware, build resilience and positive relationships and

actively contribute to the school, the community and the society in which we live.

We value and support strong partnerships with the broader community to maximise student engagement and

achievement in a nurturing environment.

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Term 1, Week 6 Monday 5 March 2018

Some Important Dates for Your Calendar

5- 16 Stewart House

7 School Photos/ Golf Coaching

9 Canteen

12 P&C AGM

13 Life Education Van (Healthy Harold) Visit

14 Golf Coaching

19-21 Miss Hodgson &Mrs Austin away for Visible

Learning Workshop

21- 23 Kia Ora Camp

26 Harmony Day/ Easter Hat Parade

30 Good Friday

April

3 LST Meetings

4 Cassilis Town Walk

5 Cross Country

What’s due this Week?

School photo Note Healthy Harold Note Cross Country Canteen note

Student of the Week

Skylah Anderson

Skylah has earned the title of student of the

week this week for challenging herself to

improve in all areas of learning.

Last week, Skylah worked really hard to

improve her reading. She eagerly practised her

readers and used her knowledge of reading

strategies to assist her. She didn’t give up

when she came across words she didn’t know

but used pictures, sounds and context to

problem solve.

In the 5 weeks she has been at school, Skylah

has already gained a bank of known sounds

and words to assist in her reading and writing.

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Monday 5 March 2018 Term 1– Week 6

Last week, Skylah took every opportunity to

practise these words and show others what

she can do.

Skylah demonstrated some impressive number

work last week. She enjoyed playing number

games and working with others in group

learning activities.

When it comes to computer skills, she has

come a long way. When Skylah started at

school, she didn’t know how to use a mouse or

a keyboard and now she uses both effectively

to participate in games and online activities.

She is even practicing her typing skills on the

computer and trying hard to keep up with her

peers.

Skylah continues to play safely in the

playground and enjoys helping in the

classroom.

Congratulations Skylah and keep up the

impressive work!

Captain’s Report

By Isabelle Bibby

During art lessons we have been making decorations for the Busby room door. If you get a chance, come have a look at them. Sharon came out for golf lessons again this week. She did some awesome activities with us. Everyone enjoys participating in the challenging games she shares with us. We held our first assembly this week. It was great to see so many awards given our to

students who are trying their best in many areas at school. Last Friday we cleaned up our school community area as part of Clean up Australia Day. In Maths lessons this week, we have been learning time. We have been busy writing persuasive texts about avoiding being eaten by a farmer. Students were his turkeys. We all enjoyed this task Mrs Austin set us.

Classroom learning with

Mrs Hopkins

Cassilis Public School’s new Instructional Leader, Mrs Hopkins joins us each Monday to support our students and staff to provide quality education. Mrs Hopkins is an asset to the school and has already introduced a range of beneficial activities and resources to our classrooms. Mrs Hopkins continues to work with Mrs Austin, Mrs Nairne and myself to provide a consistent, quality approach to student learning and quality teaching.

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Monday 5 March 2018 Term 1– Week 6

Last week, we adapted our regular number talk activity on a Monday by trialling a new Splat number activity suggested by Mrs Hopkins. The kids enjoyed working out how many counters they had to start with and problem solving to identify the number of counters that are covered.

Skylah counting the counters left on the board.

Students using counters to work out how many counters were hidden

Mrs Hopkins read the story, ‘The Fearsome, frightening, ferocious Box’ to students on Monday. The kids enjoyed trying to work out what was inside the box and trying to find six camouflaged creatures hidden in the amazing illustrations. The story sure had the students undivided attention.

Easter Hat Parade/ Harmony Day

On Monday 26 March, Cassilis Public School will be holding a combined Easter Hat Parade and Harmony Day event. Harmony Day celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Students will participate in Harmony Day and Easter craft and learning activities throughout the morning.

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Monday 5 March 2018 Term 1– Week 6

Families and community members will be invited to join us from 12:15 pm when we will be working on a group Easter Craft activity. Everyone will then enjoy a Harmony Day lunch provided by the students and staff on the day, this will be followed by our Easter Hat Parade and the day will end with an Easter Egg hunt. There will be prizes on the day for the best hats in the categories of K-2, 3-6, preschool and adult! All families will be asked to contribute $5 towards our Harmony Day lunch A part of student homework over the next 3 weeks will include working with your family to create an Easter Hat ready for the parade! If you require materials or equipment to complete this project, please inform a staff member so we may assist you.

Easter Raffle

Cassilis Public School will be running an Easter Raffle over the next 3 weeks to raise money for upcoming school excursions. We are asking all families to please bring in items for the Easter Hamper. Raffle tickets will be sent home to families this week.

They need to be returned by Monday 26 March as the Easter Hamper winner will be drawn after the Easter hat parade.

Cross Country

Change of Date

A change of date for Zone Cross Country has meant a change for our school’s Cross Country event.

Cross Country will now be held this term on Thursday 5 April. Canteen orders will be sent out this week for families!

School Photos THIS

WEDNESDAY!!

Don’t forget School photos are THIS WEDNESDAY! Photo forms need to be in on the day or you will miss out.

All students need to arrive at school with full school uniform, neat and clean with their hair up and out of their face ready for school photos. If you need to purchase uniform items, please see a staff member tomorrow!

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Monday 5 March 2018 Term 1– Week 6

In order to make sure school uniforms are clean and ready for Wednesday, students are able to wear appropriate out of school uniform outfits on Tuesday.

Also, as we have sport after school photos on Wednesday, it may be beneficial to pack student sports clothes to change into on this day!

Don’t forget we have Sharon back in for golf this

Wednesday!!

Sharon is selling used golf sticks and soft balls for $5 each for families who are

interested. Please inform a staff member by Wednesday if you are interested in this

offer!

Don’t forget Canteen is THIS

FRIDAY!!

What Does a Cassilis Learner

Look Like?

This week our focus is:

A Cassilis Learner is aware of their next step.

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Monday 5 March 2018 Term 1– Week 6

Week 5 Assembly

Last Monday was our school’s first Assembly

of the year. It was a wonderful opportunity to

showcase the achievements of our students so

far this year and have students present their

learning and show how far they have come.

Mrs Nairne’s IEP Award- Dylan McLennan

For demonstrating a positive approach to IEP

lessons and taking on feedback.

Impressive Worker Award- Paul Anderson

For showing a positive approach to his learning

and challenging himself to improve.

Impressive Uniform Award- Skylah Anderson

For wearing the school uniform with pride.

Principal’s Award- Gordie Anderson

For demonstrating a more mature approach to

his learning.

Impressive Sports Award- Summer Turner

For participating well in sport and encouraging

others.

Isabelle bibby, Dylan Mclennan and Gorie Anderson

receiving their first PBL Certificates for 2018 and Skylah

Anderson receiving her second.

Paul, Skylah, Gordie, Dylan and Sophie receiving

Library Awards for 5 Weeks of Borrowing.

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Monday 5 March 2018 Term 1– Week 6

Friday was Clean up Australia Day for schools

and Cassilis students spent the afternoon

cleaning up the school and surrounding area to

help look after our local environment. They

enjoyed the added challenge of trying to

distinguish between recyclable and non-

recyclable rubbish on the day.

Thank you Tash Taaffe and the Upper Hunter

Shire Council for providing our students with

bags and gloves to use on the day and for the

upcoming Clean up Australia Day Book that

will be donated to us for our school library

collection. We greatly appreciate it!!

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Monday 5 March 2018 Term 1– Week 6

Stewart House begins this week.

We wish our attending student, Dylan

McLennan all the best. We know he will have a

fantastic fortnight away and look forward to

hearing wonderful stories about his trip when

he returns.