From the Principal …

It is hard to believe that there are 18 school days left, not including weekends. Please keep an eye out for the various events that are occurring at GPKPS over the next few weeks.

We warmly welcome back Mr Corcoran after his study tour. We look forward to him sharing some of his educational experiences he has encountered over the last 2 weeks. Don’t forget offerings for the Fairfield Christmas Challenge can be donated up until December 2nd. It would be sensational to reach and go over the 2018 total of 26 trolleys.

Last Friday, our two Cricket sides and Senior Girls AFL played in Horsley Zone PSSA Summer Grand Finals. Congratulations to our Senior Boys Cricket who won their Grand Final. Our Senior Girls AFL went back to back after being victorious in the decider. Well done to both teams in being crowned premiers. Unfortunately, our Junior Cricket team went down in a tight game and finished the season as runners up. Fantastic effort from all teams.

Week 7 Term 4 26 November 2019

Congratulations to Miss Kathryn Vukovich who last week was appointed to a permanent teaching position at GPKPS commencing in 2020. We wish her all the best in her future career.

We have been experiencing a number of days where air quality has been affected by smoke and other factors. It is crucial that students, who suffer from asthma, have up to date medication at school. GPKPS puts in place various processes and procedures in order to minimise impact on student and staff health such as was the case last Thursday.

Parents and carers who receive correspondence from GPK, whether letters, phone calls, messages and emails are asked, if required, to return responses as soon as possible.

This term we have had a number of students who have been waiting in the office to well after 3:30pm. We understand that on rare occasions parents and carers may get held up for valid reasons. However, we are seeing the same faces on a regular basis. If you are finding it challenging to arrange pick up at 3pm there is after school care located next door at Allambie Road Before and After School Care.

Finally thank you to Ms Stojanoska, Mrs Hosking, Miss Fitton and Mrs Smith who have been tremendous help over the last few weeks to me when undertaking the position of Relieving Principal. Also, a huge thank you to all staff who have been very busy with an array of tasks as we move towards the end of year.

Regards

Glenn Hamilton Relieving Principal

Summer PSSA Sport Results - Grand Final

Team Results Player of the Match Junior Cricket L 80-96 Everybody Senior Cricket W 73-58 Jordan Chandra Senior Girls AFL W 25-0 Everybody

Values Education - The value for Weeks 7 and 8 is Caring. Caring is a feeling of reverence and an attitude of care and regard towards someone or something. It acknowledges the unique dignity in everyone. We are practicing caring when we treat everyone the way we would like to be treated. Caring for property is an attitude of responsibility towards our own and other’s property. Being caring includes self-respect. Please help your children develop a caring attitude towards others by practicing the same.

Safe, Respectful Learner Program - The focus for Weeks 7 and 8 is ‘Be a Learner – Be a problem solver’. When we are young, we rely on our parents, family and teachers to look after us and to solve any problems that we may encounter. However, as we grow older, we must learn to find answers and solutions for the many problems or questions that we might be faced with. Help your child/children to become a problem solver by encouraging them to take on small responsibilities at home and by giving them simple things to problem solve at home.

Reading Club - Reading Club will end Tuesday 26th November. Please finalise any reading club sheets and give these to your child’s teacher by Friday.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr Seuss

Deputy Principal’s Message …

By the end of this week, we will be in the Christmas month (Sunday is the first day of December) and the count down will surely begin. This will be my last Deputy Principal message for 2019. Reminder: If your child attended Kindergarten Orientation and you did not get an information pack (Library bag given to parents at the information sessions held in Week 4), please speak to Mrs Hosking in the office. There are many existing families who still haven’t collected their child’s information pack which includes the bag that they will need for weekly Library lessons. Last Friday, K-2 students had their first NRL session. This sporting program promotes physical activity through learning the basic skills of Rugby League. All students enjoyed their first session. K-2 students will participate in another two sessions (Friday 29th November and Friday 6th December). Please ensure your child is wearing their sport uniform and has their hat on these two days.

Congratulations to the following students who are the winners of the GPK drawing club competition: Aleeah Loxton KSM, Jennifer Nguyen 1HS, Amanda Huynh 1HS, Sienna Hosking 1/2SV, Mahjoylee Iakopo 1/2SV and Mayar Fatoohi 2LT. These students certainly display artistic capabilities and really impressed the judges with their drawings which have been included in this Deputy Principal’s message. All winners have received an artistic pack so they can continue to impress everyone with their amazing pictures. Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the GPK drawing club for 2019 and to the teachers (Mrs Russo and Miss Taylor).

Haunted House by Black cat and Pumpkin by

Amanda Huynh 1HS Mayar Fatoohi 2LT

Racoon by Mahjoylee Iakopo 1/2SV

Pirate by Haunted House by Aleeah Loxton Jennifer Nguyen 1HS KSM

Pirate and Robot by Sienna Hosking 1/2SV Wishing everyone a holiday. I hope you get the chance to relax and spend time with your family. I’m looking forward to seeing the students and community in 2020. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Heidi Hosking Deputy Principal

An important message from the

All library books need to be returned by Friday 29th November (Week 7) so that the Library is ready for stocktake. Please return books on the day that your class attends Library.

If you have lost your book, please see Mr Lorello to pay for its replacement.

Stocktake will take place in Week 8, 9 and 10.

Mr Lorello would appreciate help from parent helpers to scan books for stocktake in Week 8, 9 and 10. If you are able to provide any help, please see Mr Lorello in the Library.

Book Club

If you would like to order from Book Club please use the online LOOP system.

Orders are due to Scholastic no later than 2nd December.

To order using the LOOP system:

1. Sign in or register your account at https://mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Login.aspx

2. Click on ORDER

3. Select your school and your child's class

4. Add your child's first name & last name (so the school knows who the book is for) (PLEASE NOTE: Your child's details will never be shared with 3rd parties OR used for marketing purposes - this is for distribution purposes only.)

5. Enter the item number from the Book Club catalogue

All orders are sent directly to the school. Books will be delivered to your child's classroom if you order by the close date.

Afterwards, there's no need to return paper order forms or payment receipt details back to your school!

If you get stuck and need help, simply call Scholastic’s friendly Customer Service team on; 1800 021 233 between the hours of 8am to 5pm.

After 5pm, you may email their after-hours LOOP help on customer_service@scholastic.com.au

NRL Clinic K-2 - Parramatta NRL Clinic will be held on the following dates for all K-2 students. All sessions are free of charge and do not require a permission note. Students must wear their sports uniform and wear a hat. In the case of extreme weather, students will still participate in the sessions under shelter or in the school hall.

Week 7 – Friday, 29th November 2019 Week 8 – Friday, 6th December 2019

Upcoming Events

Week 7 Friday November 29 – NRL Clinic K-2 (students wear sports uniform and a hat) Week 8 Tuesday December 3 – Year 6 High School Experience at Bossley Park High School Wednesday December 4 – Year 6 High School Experience at Bossley Park High School Stage 3 Great Aussie Bush Camp Thursday December 5 – Stage 3 Great Aussie Bush Camp Friday December 6 – Stage 3 Great Aussie Bush Camp P&C Annual General Meeting at 9am in the staff room NRL Clinic K-2 (students wear sports uniform and a hat) Fairfield Christmas Challenge Drive from 9am – 11am Week 9 Tuesday December 10 - Years 3-6 Presentation Day at 9:00am K-2 Presentation Day at 11:45am Wednesday December 11 – Years 3-6 Sports Assembly at 9am Year 6 Farewell at St Johns Park Bowling Club from 6:00pm to 9:30pm Friday December 13 – P&C Ice Block Day Semester 2 Reports go home Week 10 Monday December 16 – Stage 3 Aquatopia Excursion Tuesday December 17 – K-6 Class Party Day Wednesday December 18 – Year 6 Graduation Assembly from 9am to 11am Year 6 Guard of Honour at 2:45pm Last Day of Term 4

2020 Week 1 Tuesday January 28 – Staff Development Day Wednesday January 29 – Years 1-6 return to school Wednesday January 29 – Friday January 31 – Best Start Testing for 2020 Kindergarten Week 2 Monday February 3 – Best Start Testing for 2020 Kindergarten Tuesday February 4 - First Day of school for Kindergarten 2020

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