Wednesday 1 August 2018, Term 3 - Week 2

CSPS CHATTERBOX

“Think of Others”

Dates to Remember:

August

3 Whole School Assembly

7 Stage 2 Seymour Centre

8 Education Week activities

11 P&C Trivia night

13 Combine Music Festival Rehearsal

17 Whole School Assembly

17 Carnival of Codes

17 Coffee & Chat

20 High Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 Phone: 9789 5255 Fax: 9718 8006

Email: canterburs-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.canterburs-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Message from the Principal

Welcome back to Term 3, I trust that everyone had a relaxing holiday and enjoyed catching up with family and friends. It is lovely to see our students back smiling and ready for another exciting term.

NAIDOC week

Last Wednesday we celebrated NAIDOC week. This year, we ran the event in a new way. The whole school moved around different stations, so that everybody had the opportunity to experience Indigenous ways to look at science, narrative, art, film and culture. We want to especially thank Mr John Blair who performed a smoking ceremony for the whole school and ran an fantastic workshop. Thank you so much Mr Blair for sharing your knowledge with our school, we are learning new ways to understand and appreciate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island culture every day.

At Canterbury South Public School, we ensure all students achieve success at their own level!

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg - Parent and Carer Forum

In collaboration with other inner west public schools, we have organised a parent and carer forum with Dr Michael Carr-Gregg on the topic of raising happy and resilient children and teenagers. Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is one of Australia's highest profile psychologists, author of 11 books, broadcaster and a specialist in parenting, children, adolescents and the use of technology for mental health.

The forum will take place from 7:00pm on Thursday 23 August at Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club.

Tickets are free but you must book your spot at www.trybooking .com/XFCZ

Please note that this is an adults only event so we ask you to make your own arrangements for child minding.

P&C Meeting

Next week we will be holding the first P&C meeting of the term. This P&C meeting will take place in the library where representatives from MACE (Project Managers), NBRS (Architects), DoE Communications Manager and Director for Canterbury Network.

If you would like to know where the new rebuild is at and the journey so far, please come along!

TUESDAY 7 AUGUST 7pm

Primary OSCH Care

For those parents who are currently accessing the Before and After School Care Service tendered by

Primary OSCH Care, you will know that a tender process must take place once the terms of the contract expire. For our service, that time is October 2018. I understand that there has been some community conversation around the service and how it will be affected in the period leading into the new build. I have listened to and taken on board your concerns. In consultation with the Department of Education and Primary OSCH Care, I have decided to extend the contact for another two years, putting the tender process on hold. Both the DoE and Primary OSCH Care have accepted the terms.

Mrs Patching

Such wonderful news, Mrs Patching and her family have welcomed an adorable baby girl into their family. Sophia Elise was born on 12 July. Both mum and bub are doing very well. We look forward to a visit from them soon.

Daniela Frasca

Principal

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Invictus Games The link below is a great article showcasing Invictus Games Athlete Garry Robinson receiving letters of support from students at Canterbury South Public School.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/dosomethingday/kids-support-invictus-games-by-writing-letters-to-athletes-for-do-something-day/news-story/d5ca81731768f34ee51510b2a42da39d

Memo To Parent Another great article by the Sydney Morning Herald that I believe is certainly worth a read!

https://www.smh.com.au/national/memo-to-parent-trust-teacher-forget-education-politics-20180727-p4zu1g.html

Debating News Congratulations to our fantastic debating team, on Tuesday 31 August we won against Ferncourt in the Sydney Primary Schools Debating Competition. It was the quarter finals and the topic was There Should Be A Ban on All Toys that Look Like Weapons. We were the negative! Now we are off to the semi finals. Wish us luck!!

MindQuest 2018 On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2018 the 88th NSW Talent Enrichment Weekend MindQuest will be held for primary students from Years 1-6 at St George Girls HS. These include gifted and talented students, gifted underachievers and students with above average ability with a special interest. Students will have an opportunity to participate in over 37 exciting, fast paced courses in the two day program. They include courses in chemistry, earth sciences, drama, lego robotics, art and much much more. Many of these highly successful courses have been run in the past and students evaluations suggest that they have been challenged and enriched by the experience. The cost of the weekend is $200.00 (incl GST).

Brochures are available in the School office or contact Shelagh Poray on 02 4959 7148 for more information.

Registration closes Friday 24 August 2018.

Canteen CLOSED The canteen will be CLOSED on Friday 17 August as most of the school will be at the Carnival of Codes.

Due to the canteen being closed on Friday orders for sushi will only be available for lunch on Wednesday 15 August.

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Athletics Carnival 2018

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Canterbury South Public School 20 High Street Canterbury, NSW 2193 Phone: (02) 9789 5255 Fax: (02) 9718 8006 Email: canterburs-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.canterbursp.schools.nsw.edu.au

Wednesday 8 August, 2018 9:30 am Whole school assembly and performances in the hall.

10:15 Open classrooms.

11:00 Morning tea with your child under the COLA.

11:35 Classes will resume.

Canterbury South Public School

Students would like to invite their families to celebrate Education Week

“Today’s schools creating tomorrow’s world.”

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We love learning in 3/4T!

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Parent and Citizens Association

What’s happening in Term 3 Tues 7th August - P&C Meeting (DON’T MISS the PRG School Upgrade Representative attending) Saturday 11th August - Trivia Night

Fri 31st August - Father’s Day Breakfast

Tues 4th September - P&C Meeting

Fri 14th September Stage 1 Afternoon Tea Stall

CSPS SCHOOL REBUILD Got some questions about the school rebuild?

Want to know what’s happening and when the build begins?

A PRG representative will be attending the next P&C meeting, Tuesday 7th August to speak more about the process so far before construction starts sometime next year. 7pm in the library

Can’t make the meeting? Be sure the read the minutes and any official information will be shared through the usual school channels. Or you can email them directly at: schoolinfrastructure@det.nsw.edu.au

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST In celebration of Father’s Day the P&C in collaboration with OSCH will be hosting a free family breakfast on Friday 31st August.

Come along for a bacon & egg roll and get a funny picture taken with Dad. *There will be a small gift stall with items available for sale before and after school. HOW CAN I HELP? Anyone who would like to assist with this event please contact the P&C asap at csps.pandc@gmail.com We need people to help cook the BBQ and run the stall. Any time is appreciated.

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Parent and Citizens Association

COMMUNITY CALL OUT CSPS P&C is calling for donations of unused toiletries and handbags to be given to AOK. AOK (Acts of Kindness) is a not for profit organisation who restore dignity to the homeless by providing these items to them. Please leave any items in the P&C box in the office. For more info on this amazing organisation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/896631763721510/

OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER FOR THE YEAR IS AROUND THE CORNER PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:

http://www.ticketebo.com.au/canterbury-south-public-school-p-c/canterbury-south-public-school-trivia-night-21171.html

SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL

PICNIC STYLE TRIVIA $20 per person (10 max per table)

WHERE: WILEY PARK GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL HALL WHEN: SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST, 6:30pm

Please share this link with friends and family to support our school fundraising event.

DON’T FORGET: Theme your own table, best dressed table wins a prize! BYO Food and Drinks

With over $12,000 worth of Prizes. There will be RAFFLES, ONLINE AUCTION AND PRIZES FOR TRIVIA AND GAMES. Come along for a night of fun!! THANK YOU TO ALL OUR AMAZING LOCAL BUSSINESS SUPPORT

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Isobel M, Gilbert S -1SK

Archie S, Elamaine-Lee R, Lucas C - 2L

Michael P - 2F

Gabriella B - 3/4M

Joshua H, Sofia V - 5/6B

Lilly F-F - 5/6J