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securing a leadership program through the Salvation Army targeting leadership and co-operative skills in our Year 5 and 6 boys. This program was provided free of charge and was led by Jason, an Education Officer with the Salvation Army. The boys participating benefited greatly from the lessons taught in these sessions and have applied the skills in day to day life both at home and school. At our recent mufti day the students from K-6 raised $500 which was presented to Jason and the Salvation Army last Thursday at our K-6 Assembly, to further the work of this worthwhile program.

Year 4 Excursion to Australiana

Pioneer Village Visit On Wednesday of Week 8 Year 4 travelled to Australiana Pioneer Village in Wilberforce. In class we have been learning about the various explorers who discovered different parts of Australia - particularly those in the Hawkesbury region. Our day began with a live sheep shearing exhibition followed by a sewing demonstration. We learnt about the housing in early Australia and discussed the availability and use of natural resources from the land. We saw old bank buildings and police stations and spoke about how children in the ‘olden days’ would have lived. We visited an old school classroom and re-enacted a typical lesson in early times. Some students got into the spirit of early Australia and dressed in costumes. A fantastic day was had by all students.

Award Winners

Silver Awards

Inside this issue :

From the Principal 1

K-2 Fun Day 2

SRC Update 2

PSSA Rugby League 2

10 Year Celebration

Bush Dance 2

Cake Stall 2

Fathers Day Stall 3

Poems from S3S 3

Term Planner 4

Glenmore Park Public School

Newsletter

From the Principal Dear Parents Well what a busy and exciting term 3 we have had. Congratulations to all the winter PSSA teams and to the teachers who volunteered to coach them before school and during lunchtimes. Special congratulations to the Junior A’s Netball team and the Junior Rugby League teams who both won their respective competitions. The banners will be presented at the special gold award assembly late in term 4. Special congratulations to our performing arts and drama groups who represented at many of the local festivals. The Kindergarten drama group have been selected to participate in the State Drama Festival. This is the fourth year running our school has achieved this wonderful honour. Tomorrow we have the K-2 Fun Day, start time is 9:30 am finishing at 1 pm with a picnic lunch. The students will take part in a range of sporting activities and having lots of fun with the main focus on participation. Parents, grandparents and carers are all invited to support the children and enjoy the picnic lunch. Bring a groundsheet or chair to sit on. The Canteen will be taking orders for lunches for parents before school and will have a small amount of hot food and sandwiches also available. Fingers crossed the rain stays away. Remember the 5c Fundraiser starts next term, we will run it during weeks one and two. The highest raising classes in the infants and primary will win a pizza lunch!! NAPLAN results have been delayed and will not be sent home until the week of 14th October. This is unavoidable due to processing issues. Public Speaking finals were held last week. The winners are Year 3-Caitlin, Year 4-Elina, Year 5 Sarah runner up Ella. Year 6 Georgia runner up Natasha.

School Leadership Program

This year the school has been very fortunate in

Issue 14 17 September 2013 SILVER AWARD

WINNERS

Brock 1A

Sienna 1L

Isaac 1A

Ryan 2H

Jai 3W

Riley 4A

Jack 4A

Courtney 4A

Monique 5L

Stevie 3W

Cameron 5H

Zeeshan 6C

Alice 6P

Samantha 6P

Sera 2H

Romao 2C

Kyle 2C

GOLD AWARD

WINNERS

Ryan 2H

Nicholas 4A

Jai 3W

Amber 5L

Carla 4C

HONOUR AWARD

WINNERS

Nicholas 4A

Georgia 6B

Inside this issue: From the Principal

Operation Art

Shining Star Award

Winners

Honour Award Win-

ner Profiles

Gold Award Winner

Profiles

Term Planner

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Year 5 Antarctica Experience Earlier this term Year 5 had a visit from Chris Olsen who has visited Antarctica and came to talk to the children about his experiences.

Kindergarten Farm Excursion On Friday Kindergarten students from KD, KK, KR, KW and K/6S went on their very first school excursion to Calmsley Hill Farm. A fabulous day was had by all! The day began with a walk around the farm to visit all the animals. The students all had a turn patting a duckling, chick and baby rabbit. In the farm yard nursery the boys and girls got to get up close to goats and lambs. All the children and some brave teachers had a turn milking the cow! The tractor ride through the paddock was a hit with all the students. After lunch the farmers showed the children how they shear sheep and crack whips. The amazing sheep dogs were the star attraction as they skilfully rounded up the sheep and moved them around the paddock.

T20 Blast—Girls Cricket

The girls played 4 games at Blacktown International Sporting fields. We were not beaten in any match but unfortunately were seeded 3rd after the three rounds because of a countback of 1 run. The girls were

outstanding and could not have played any better. Unfortunately in a ten team draw these things can happen when only 3 rounds are played. A big thanks to all the parents who assisted with transport and stayed to support during the matches. Well done girls! The team members are: Kristen, Taylor, Janaya, Maya, Nadine, Brooke, Loureen and Sarah.

Basketball Gala Day

On Thursday last week we had two Year 4 teams compete in the Stage 2 Penrith Basketball Gala Day. The boys team were successful in making it into the quarter finals—only being defeated in double over-time! Our girls came very close to making the grand final, only losing by 2 points in the last minute of their semi final. Both teams showed outstanding sports-manship and skill throughout the carnival. The teams were: Tom Caelum, Tyler Riley Liam, Domanic and Brayden . Madison, Emily Saskia, Bridie Georgia Ebony and Zoe.

Mark Arnold

Mark Arnold DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

OPERATION ART Each year students who demonstrate potential in the area of visual arts are selected by teachers to participate in art workshops for the Sydney West Region. The workshops are highly organised and support Westmead Children’s Hospital. They are taught by specialist art teachers and students have the opportunity to explore a variety of forms such as

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HOW TO CONTACT

US

Address:

33-41 The Lakes

Drive

GLENMORE PARK

NSW 2745

Phone:

4733 6204

FAX:

4733 6430

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SCHOOL BANKING If you are interested in your child participating in the School Banking program Gail Anderson, School Banking Specialist from the Commonwealth Bank will be holding account opening sessions at the school on Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September from 8.30 am to 9.30 am and 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm. For further information please see attached package accompanying todays newsletter.

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drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpting. This year students from our school attended full day workshops on Tuesday 10th and Thursday 12th of September. More students will attend these workshops on Wednesday 18th September. Congratulations to the following students who were selected to attend these workshops and a huge thank you to their parents who took the time to transport their children to and from the workshops. Stage 1:Hayley Lincoln Sophie, Arabella Stage 2: Chloe Jana, Tom, Hayley Stage 3: Tayler, Nina, Caitlyn, Emily

SHINING STAR AWARD WINNERS Kindergarten KD – Amelia, Lucy, Nicholas, Callumb KK - Isaac, Matthew, Halayna, Parys KR – Georgia , Ebony, Ryan, Lachlan KW – Ella, Annalise, Charlotte, Dylan Year 1 1A – Taylah, Eligh, Emily, Brock 1E – Ethan, Jessica, Chelsea, Luke 1L – Sophie, Ashley, Patrick, Jayden 1O – Sydney, Sky, Zeeshan, Dylan Year 2 2C – David, Olivia, Joshua, Tegan-Skye 2H – Seattle, Molly, Noah, Tobias 2S – Shae, Arabella, Harrison, Matthew 2W – Kaitlyn, Tiarna, Andrew, Eoin Year 3 3O – Zoe, Renee, Luron, Zach 3W – Tara, Ella, Jai, Dylan 3/4H – Taylah, Isabella, Rohan, Hayden Year 4 4A – Fiona, Paige, Riley, Nicholas 4C – Caelum, Georgia, Jasmine, Jye 4N – Nikita, Brianna, Brayden, Nate Year 5 5H – Ashley, Brielle, Brock, Blade 5L – Kirsten, Sophia, Kurt, Dominic 5M – Jayden, Harry, Billie, Laila Year 6 6B – Georgia, Makayla, Jake, Martin 6C – Eliza, Caitlyn, Lochlan, Zeeshan 6P – Chloe, Ashleigh, Tasha, Harley The students will be having their reward day on Thursday this week.

HONOUR AWARD WINNER PROFILES Georgia 6B My name is Georgia and I am in class 6B. I am very excited to receive my Honour Award in my final year of primary school. I am also hoping to achieve at the top level in the public speaking competition this year. Nicholas 4A Hi my name is Nicholas. I am in class 4A. My friends are Beau, Michael and Liam. I like playing sport and video games. My favourite subject is maths. I also have two older sisters. I am very proud to get my Honour Award.

GOLD AWARD WINNER PROFILES Carla 4C Hi, my name is Carla. I’m in class 4C. My teacher is Miss Corner. My friends are Zoe, Bridie, Alicia, Jasmine and Ana. All my friends

are in my class. I’m getting my first gold award. Throughout the year I have been in the Pulse choir and I also did PSSA netball (in Winter). In my family I have mum and dad and an older brother (Jacob). He is in year 7. Jai 3W Hi my name is Jai and I’m in 3W. I play for the Glenmore Park Brumbies. I made it into the Junior AFL and T-Ball teams. I like maths and I’m in Maths Olympiad. My friends are Zane, Brock, Marcus, Luke, Zach and Lachlan. I am very happy I have my first Gold Award. Amber 5L Hi my name is Amber and I’m 11 years old. My teacher’s name is Miss Leersnyder. She is awesome. I love coming to school to play with my friends Ruby, Brooke, Jasmine and Tegan. I like to listen to music when I’m at home. My favourite singers are Red Foo, Black Eyed Peas and Katy Perry. I am very excited to get my first Gold Award. Ryan 2H Hi my name is Ryan and I am 8 years old. My family is mum, dad, brother Blake and pet dog Cody. My favourite sports that I play on weekends are soccer and basketball. My best friends are Lachlan and Tobias. We like to play imaginary minecraft and AFL at lunchtime. My favourite things are playing computer, DS, Xbox and WII. I’m very proud to be getting my Gold Award.

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TERM 3, 2013

WEEK 10

16/9

Public Speaking

Grand Finals Yrs 5

& 6

17/9

Debate Final

18/9

K-2 Fun Day

Grandparents Lunch

Operation Art Stage

3

LPF Duplo Club

4.00 pm

19/9 20/9

NO PSSA

LPF Senior Lego

4.15 pm

WEEK 1

7/10

LABOUR DAY

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

8/10

School resumes for

staff and students

9/10

LPF Duplo Club

4.00 pm

10/10 11/10

PSSA

LPF Senior Lego

4.15 pm

WEEK 2

14/10 15/10

Public Speaking

Cluster Final 1 @

SCPS

16/10

State Athletics

LPF Duplo Club

4.00 pm

17/10

State Athletics

Public Speaking

Cluster Final 2 @

Werrington County

18/10

PSSA

LPF Senior Lego

4.15 pm

WEEK 3

21/10

Public Speaking

Cluster Final 3 @

RPS

22/10 23/10

LPF Duplo Club

4.00 pm

24/10 25/10

PSSA

LPF Senior Lego

4.15 pm

WEEK 4

28/10 29/10 30/10

LPF Duplo Club

4.00 pm

31/10

Kindergarten 2014

Orientation

1/11

PSSA

LPF Senior Lego

4.15 pm

WEEK 5

4/11

Public Speaking

Final @ GPPS

5/11 6/11

Year 6 Mini Fete

12 pm to 2 pm

LPF Duplo Club

4.00 pm

7/11 8/11

PSSA

LPF Senior Lego

4.15 pm

WEEK 6

11/11 12/11 13/11

LPF Duplo Club

4.00 pm

14/11 15/11

PSSA

LPF Senior Lego

4.15 pm

TERM 4, 2013

SWIM SCHEME

SWIM SCHEME

Parents/carers can participate in their group and observe

how to help your child learn social skills. You will also

have an opportunity to talk to others with children similar

to your own.

Location Glenmore Park Public School (last demounta-

ble at back of the school)

Registration is essential.

To register your interests please contact the Luke Priddis

Foundation.

Ph: 4736 2202 Email: info@lukepriddisfoundatIon.com

Senior Lego Club Senior Lego Club for children in grades 3 to yr 7

and their parents.

Time : Friday 4:15pm – 5:30pm during School Terms

Cost : $10 per child per term (Registration)

Gold coin donation per week would be appreciated

Duplo Club Local children with autism are invited to take part in the

DUPLO Club for children in grades K to year 2 and their

parents.

Time: Wednesday 4:00pm-5:00pm during School Terms

Cost: $10 per child per term (Registration)

Gold coin donation per week would be appreciated.