Rondelay Drive Castle Hill 2154

Tel: 9634 3774 Fax: 9899 1799

www.excelsiorpublicschool.com E-mail: excelsior-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Newsletter – Week 6 Term 1 (7th March 2019)

Important Dates

March March 11 National Young Leaders Day March 14 K-2 assembly March 14 Selective High School Test March 15 National Day of Action against

Bullying and Violence March 21 Harmony Day March 21 K-6 assembly March 26 Stage1 excursion to Taronga Zoo

April April 1 Parent teacher interview week April 4 K-2 assembly April 6 P&C Welcome Party April 11 ANZAC Day assembly April 12 Easter celebrations April 12 Last day of term 1

Term 2 April 29 Staff Development Day April 30 All students return for Term 2

May May 6 Year 1 Excursion May 7 Year 2 Excursion May 14 NAPLAN May 15 NAPLAN May 16 NAPLAN May 16 Rugby League clinic May 17 Rugby League clinic May 17 Walk Safely to School Day

Dear Excelsior Families and Friends,

We are now half way through term 1! It has

been a very busy productive term so far and

there is lots planned for the rest of the term.

Swimming Carnival

Last week we had perfect weather for our

swimming carnival. Thanks to Ms Batoua and

Mrs Jones for organising such a successful

carnival.

Congratulations to Callum, James and Sarah

who all broke school records on the day.

Callum broke the 10 yrs boys 50m

freestyle record from 2014 with a time

of 36.69

James broke the junior boys 50m

breaststroke record from 2014 with a

time of 47.64. He also broke the junior

boys 50m backstroke record from 2014

with a time of 42.63

Sarah broke a very longstanding record,

from 2002, the junior girls 50m

breaststroke with a time of 50.86

Ribbons from our school swimming carnival

will be presented at the 3-6 assembly in week

9.

Despite an overcast and cool day, our zone

swimmers are having a wonderful time at the

zone swimming carnival. As always, our

students are showing great sportsmanship and

pride as they support each other at zone level.

Excelsior

Newsletter

EXCELSIOR P.S. High Ideals

High Expectations

High Achievement

National Day of Action Against Bullying and

Violence

Next Friday, March 15, is the National Day of

Action Against Bullying and Violence. Excelsior

Public School will be marking this day by:

Participating in class based activities,

including watching and discussing

videos about anti-bullying

Classes will be signing and creatively

displaying a school anti-bullying pledge

All students will receive a “Bullying No

Way” wrist band

Primary students will receive an anti-

bullying tip card

Preventing and reporting bullying is a whole

school community responsibility. If parents

would like more information about equipping

their children with anti-bullying strategies, there

is both a section for parents and carers and for

kids on the Bullying No way website

https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/

Build Update

The refurbishment aspect of the build has now

moved to the former 6D and 6B classrooms.

This block with be expanded and refurbished

into the new administration building. The

estimated time for this to be completed is 18

weeks.

As services need to be connected to this

block, the school entry on Elberta Ave near

the pedestrian crossing will be unavailable

for the morning of Monday 11th March.

Access to the school on that morning will be

limited to:

Pedestrian access near the driveway on

Elberta Ave

Top two pedestrian gates on Rondelay

Drive

I apologise for any inconvenience this short

closure may cause.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

The Premier’s Reading Challenge began for

2019 on March 4.

Students have been given information about

what to read and how to record this.

Students in Kindergarten will be participating in

the challenge as a whole class, with their

teacher logging the books read. All other

students will be participating as individuals and

must log their books themselves.

More information can be found at the

Premier’s Reading Challenge website:

https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html

Selective High School Test

The selective High School Test, for Year 7

entry 2020, is next week – Thursday 14 March.

Students who have applied to sit this test

should have received information about this

test, including times and venues, by post.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent teacher interviews will take place in

week 10 of this term. Teachers will schedule

interviews on either Monday 1st April,

Wednesday 3rd of April or Thursday 4th of April.

Once again we will be using an online booking

form for this process. Parents will be given

instructions on when and how to book a parent

teacher interviews closer to the date.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Sandra McKay

Rel Principal

From the Deputy Principal

Interrelate

Interrelate classes commenced this week for stage 3 students. This is a very valuable program that helps students to explore a range of adolescent issues including relationships, and their changing bodies. The program will continue for the next two weeks on Tuesdays.

Skoolbag

Please ensure that you regularly check for notifications about app updates on Skoolbag. There have been some issues regarding explanations for student absences that we suspect are due to the app not being updated.

Invitation for parents to visit 6D and 6B

6B and 6D have moved into the first refurbished classroom. The transition to this classroom has gone very smoothly. All students across K-6 have visited the classroom and it is very exciting to see a sample of the learning spaces that Excelsior will have in 2020. We would like to invite

parents to come and visit these classrooms on Friday 15th March from 9am- 9:30am. Please take this opportunity to view our new learning spaces.

High School EOI Forms Information

Afternoon

Year 6 parents received their High School EOI forms this week. If you would like assistance with completing the EOI High School form, please come to the information session on Tuesday March 12th from 5pm-5:30pm in 6D. Parents are requested to return the forms by the 15th March. Kind Regards, Mrs Georgia Couqué Deputy Principal

PSSA – Friday 8TH March 2019 Cricket vs Oakhill Drive PS at Bernie Mullane 1/2 Softball/TBall vs Castle Hill PS at Fred Caterson 1 Touch Football vs Jasper Road at Ted Horwood 4 Basketball vs Beaumont Hills at Fred Caterson

PSSA –Friday 15th March 2019 Cricket vs Beaumont Hills at Bernie Mullane 1/2 Softball/TBall vs Beaumont Hills at Fred Caterson Touch Football vs Winston Heights PS at McCoy Park.Toongabbie Basketball vs Murray Farm at Fred Caterson

GREAT NEWS AT EXCELSIOR

K-2 Merit Certificates Week 5 KK Zachary S

Vihaan R Fiona Z Willow M

1B Aarav A Xavier E Lilian H Luke G

1/2R Mia H Maanya S Archie K Joel H

KN Jamie W Lexi W Crystal L Xander P

1C Eric Z Chloe Z Dineli F Matisse M

2M Ayron G Justin W Audree T Millie B

KA Arlene K Cooper L Audrey P Riley F

1D Siyona A Jack L Carmel Z Joseph X

2S Billy B Elijah M Jasmine R Grace R

KW Zara C Jaden Y Ella S Arya S

1H Eloise U Madelyn T Ryan W Charlie M

2SB Ben T Julia H Ellin C Jackson H

GREAT NEWS AT EXCELSIOR – Week 5

Student of the Week Student of the Week

3B Isabelle T 4/5B Gemma Y 3G Ciela T 5J Olivia B 3R Banjo P 5/6L James H 4E Bella S 6B Elizabeth M 4L Jasmine W 6D Bach L

GREAT NEWS AT EXCELSIOR – Week 6

Student of the Week Merit Awards Student of the Week Merit Awards

3B Areen D Ryan W Jensen Z Sofia G Areen D

4/5B Callum L Jacob L Georgia V Harry Q Chloe S

3G Kylan S Luke S Kylan S Lilly-Rose P Alvin C

5J Azin F Riaan V Joel F Isabel M Emma H

3R Joshua C Vineyard Z Thomas M Molly H Joshua C

5/6L Keeley B Chloe B Lara C Sam B Jesse H

4E Allira B Gabel T Jungwoo K Erika S Charlie C

6B Joel M Tyrah B Mia M Charlotte Y Leo G

4L Zara W Rachel L Acelin B Marcos G Keegan F

6D Sahara T Chris K Sahara T Janice Y Tristan C

Excelsior

Public School P&C Association

Dear Parents, I would like to thank Dearne B and Alana R, some of our long time P&C members who are finally taking a break after 8 years or more on the P&C in various positions. These ladies have been there organising many of the events of the past and ensuring this school and it’s students have the best time and get the best resources. Thank you for all your time, contributions and passion for this community. On another note, we are still in need of a secretary for the uniform shop and regular helpers. We have over 540 students so that means we have at least that many parents out there. Can you spare some time? We have a number of exciting events coming up too, so please be on the lookout for calls for volunteers to help. Volunteering is a great way to see what goes on in the school and meet other parents. The Excelsior P&C (Parents & Citizens) Association is run by unpaid volunteer parents who are giving their time to provide your kids with extra-curricular activities, fun events and resources for the school to help with the education of your children. Most of the committee members also work full-time in a paid job outside the school. Please consider contributing some of your time to this great school community. Please contact me if you are interested in being involved in the P&C in any way. Sharon Evert P&C President

president@pandc.excelsiorpublicschool.com

P&C EVENTS

Election Day at Excelsior Public School

This year on 23 March 2019 there will be the State Government Election and Excelsior Public School will be hosting a polling booth. This is a perfect opportunity for us to raise funds for our school, so as we have in past years we will be offering a BBQ, drinks and cake stall to raise funds for our school.

We are looking for some keen bakers to

whip up some cakes and slices and donate

them to our cake stall - any cake would be

great! Please bring your cake to the office on Friday 22 March or simply bring it with you when you come to vote on Saturday. Please label your cake and list any ingredients that are in it to help people with allergies.

We are also looking for some volunteers to

help us on the BBQ with bacon and egg

rolls and sausage sandwiches. All help

would be greatly appreciated.

If everyone puts their hand up to help out it will only require each volunteer for 1 hour or so. To volunteer please contact excelsiorevents@pandc.excelsiorpublicschool.

com P&C Events Team

UNIFORM SHOP

Tuesday 12th March, 2.30-3.15pm Nerida, Kathryn, Lidija Tuesday 19th March, 2.30-3.15pm Nerida, Kathryn, Lidija Tuesday 26th March, 2.30-3.15pm Nerida, Kathryn, Lidija Tuesday 2nd April, 2.30-3.15pm Nerida, Kathryn, Lidija Saturday 6th April, 8.30-9.30am Nerida, Andrea

CANTEEN

Canteen Roster

Mon 11/3 Tues 12/3

Grace 1-2

Wed 13/3 Thurs 14/3

Nala 9-2 Sarah 1-2

Fri 15/3

Nadine 9-2

Mon 18/3 Tues 19/3

Cassie 1-2 Sashi 1-2

Wed 20/3 Thurs 21/3

Becky 9-2 Rachelle 11-2

Fri 22/3

Dearne 9-2

Irina 11.45-2

SCHOOL BANKING

Hi School Bankers, Please remember to fill out your deposit slips each time you bank with the following information:- 1. Student Name 2. Student Number 3. Deposit Amount Happy Banking! Melanie

YMCA Excelsior OSHC is rated an exceeding child care service and CURRENTLY HAS VACANCIES ON SOME DAYS for both before and after school care. We are located conveniently on the school site, and are open 6.30am-8.30am and 3pm-6pm each school day. Our programme includes breakfast, afternoon snack and a late snack. Children enjoy crafts, board games, sport, imaginative play and group games in an educational and nurturing environment. Child care subsidy is available. To enrol, and for further information, please visit our website https://www.ymcansw.org.au/childrens-services/enrol-now/