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Term 4 Week 2 23 October 2019 Message from the Principal

Welcome Back

I would like to welcome back all families, including those that have recently joined our school

community. We have moved quickly into what will be an exciting final term for the year with a number of

fantastic events planned across the school and I look forward to outstanding achievements in many

areas for our students and school.

World Teachers Day

World Teachers' Day is celebrated in NSW this Friday October 25! I’m sure that you will join me in

acknowledging our fabulous teachers for their dedication in preparing the students of SSPS as

successful and happy future citizens. Our school is very fortunate to have a team of passionate, skilled

and committed teachers and I encourage you to pass on your feedback to members of the team this

week!

Kindergarten Orientation

Today the school hosted the first of three Kindergarten Orientation sessions. The Early Stage 1 and

support teams led by Assistant Principal, Ms Lennon provided an introductory classroom experience for

Dates for Your Diary

Monday 28th Oct Last day to return Stewart House Bags

Monday 28th Oct Yr 5 Interrelate session 1

Monday 28th Oct Yr 6 Campers leave

Wednesday 30th Oct Yr 6 Campers return

Wednesday 30th Oct Kindergarten Orientation 9.30am 11am

Thursday 31st Oct Blow In Concert

Monday 4th Nov Yr 5 Interrelate session 2

Monday 11th Nov Selective High School applications close

Wednesday 13th Nov Yr 5 Taronga Zoo excursion

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the boys and girls whilst family members attended an information session in the hall. It was fantastic

to welcome siblings of current students as well as many new students and families into the Sans

Souci Public School Community. Thank you to our current Kindergarten students and families who

provided morning tea for the parents and to the canteen managers and volunteers who gave their

time this morning. We look forward to the second session next Wednesday at 9:30am.

RSL Sub Branch Donation to Library

Last week Ramsgate RSL Sub Branch committee members,

John McKenzie and John Rundle presented Mrs Holmes with

$500 of book vouchers in appreciation for the school’s support

of Anzac commemorations this year. Mr McKenzie also

presented the school with a copy of the local Anzac March that

took place in 2019. I would like to thank the Ramsgate RSL

Sub Branch on behalf of the school community for its ongoing

support.

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Sports Assembly

On the last Friday of Term 3 the school hosted a sports assembly to acknowledge achievement

across a number of individual PSSA sports and carnivals, including representative achievements.

The large number of students receiving awards was a reflection of the amazing achievements and

high degree of participation at SSPS. I would like to acknowledge the commitment of our teachers

who take on a number of coaching and administration roles that support such a strong sport program

at the school. Special thanks to Mr Hoff who coordinated the presentation.

Year 6 Trip to Bathurst

On Monday October 28 the students and teachers from Year 6 will head over the Great Dividing

Range for the annual overnight camp. This trip involves visits to Jenolan Caves and historic Hill End

for a goldmining experience to consolidate learning about the Gold rush Era. I would like to

acknowledge the commitment of staff members, Mr Knight, Mr Hoff, Ms Vournazos, Mr Dennett and

Mrs Orr who will take time away from their own families to enable this valuable opportunity for our

Year 6 students.

New Playground Equipment

Students in Year 1 and 2 have enjoyed playing

on the newly installed G-Pod in their

playground. The new G-Pod takes four children

at a time for an exciting spin, powered by the

children. Installed under the shade sail the G-

Pod has students lining up for a spin each day!

There will be some further improvements to the

area over the coming term prior to our P&C

Carols Night.

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Book Week Competition - Where Do You Read?

The winners of our Where Do You Read? Book Week Competition are:

Ella W - 6K

Fergus W - K/1R

Congratulations and thanks to all students and families that joined in the fun. It was great to see such

a positive and creative effort from so many!

Happy reading

Megan Holmes

District Public Speaking Final

Tomorrow three of our students will represent SSPS at the Kogarah Network Public Speaking Finals

to be held at Connells Point PS. We wish Felicia D (Stage 3), Neev P (Stage 2) and Serena H (Stage

1) all the best as they compete against finalists from other schools in the Kogarah Network of

Schools.

Parent/Carer requests for 2020 Class Placement

The school is now moving into the planning process for 2020 classes. Extraordinary class placement

requests for your child in 2020 must be in writing or emailed (addressed to the Principal) and

submitted to the school office by Friday 1 November 2019. Please do not request specific teachers

for your child as it is not always possible for the school to action this, nor is it appropriate to ask your

child’s current class teacher to pass on a request for 2020 placement. Previous years’ requests for

class placement that are still relevant must also be included for consideration in 2020 classes.

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Film by The Sea premiers at V-Max

Tonight I will have the pleasure of attending the premier of this year’s short film ‘Through Different

Eyes’ which will featured at the Film by the Sea Festival at Miranda V-Max cinema. Many students

from various years starred in the film that conveys the positive messages of the White Ribbon

‘Breaking the Silence’ schools program. Students and families attending will watch a number of

fantastic short films produced by schools across the Ultimo network. Thanks to Ms Graham and Mr

Thornton for coordinating the entire experience. A link to the film will be posted on the school website

shortly.

Athletes at the Sydney East Athletics Carnival

Last week the school had a number of students competing at the Sydney East Athletics carnival at

the Homebush Olympic Centre. All students performed brilliantly on the day and special

congratulations to Paige B who progresses through to the NSW Athletics Carnival in November.

Mobile Devices at School

I am aware that some students bring a mobile phone to school for the purpose of staying in touch

with family members when travelling to and from school by foot, bus or other forms of transport. In

this case these students must hand their mobile phone in to the school office on arrival to school and

collect it after 3:15pm.

In the case of Year 5 and 6 students, iPads brought for the purpose of BYOD use in learning are to

be locked securely in the student’s locker on arrival at school, between 8:45-9:15am. Mobile phones

brought to school by Year 5 and 6 students should also be locked in the student’s locker at the same

time as the iPad and not accessed until after 3:15pm.

Watches equipped with cameras or with Bluetooth capability should not be worn to school. If you

would like to discuss this further please contact Mr Jennings via the school office.

Carols Night

The school and P&C will host a community Carols Night on the evening of Wednesday December 4.

Students from Kindergarten to Year 5 will lead Christmas Carols and the band and recorder group

will also perform at the event. There will be more details sent home later this term but mark the date

in your calendar!

SSPS Students Past and Present Photo

If you are a past student of SSPS and your child currently attends our school, join us in taking a

historical photograph in front of the original Primary school building to celebrate its 100th birthday.

Come along with your child/children and fellow students and participate in this special event.

Paige B Girls 11 Years Discus 1st Paige B Girls 11 Years Shot Put 2nd

Christopher L Boys 12 years 100m 9th Harry N Boys 9 years 100m 17th Harry N Boys Junior 1500m 7th

Amalie M Girls 11 Years 100m 27th Ella W Girls 11 Years 100m 14th

Antonio B Boys 11 Years Discus 13th Sarah G TBC TBC

Amelie M, Jackie R, Ava B & Siena B Junior Girls Relay Team 6th

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The photo will be taken in front of the primary building dated 1919 on Thursday November 21 at

8:45am. Please put it on your calendar so you don’t miss out. Photos will be available to you

afterwards.

M. Karantonis

Munch Monitor Now Available at the Canteen

Thank you for the positive response and support to our New Canteen Menu and Online Ordering

system with many families already registered and using Much Monitor. This new system is here to

help our parents and take the pressure off their busy mornings.

You can order online every day and the cut off time for the day is 9am. (except for Sushi and

Vietnamese Spring Rolls - see below)

If you need any help in setting up your account, please feel free to see Christine or Debbie and they

will help get you started.

Please note the new menu and price changes and price and also that Sushi and Vietnamese Rice

Paper Roll must be ordered online only.

•Monday cut off time is 12 Midday for Tuesday orders

•Thursday cut off time is 12 Midday for Friday orders

If you have not received the information for online ordering and our new menu, please follow the link

below.

https://sanssouci-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/s/sanssouci-p/

CANTEEN_ONLINE_ORDERING_PACKAGE.pdf

Parents will still be able to order from the canteen - cash only before 9.15am. We will not be

accepting late orders with the new online ordering system in place. Thank you for understanding.

ONLINE ORDERING

To setup an account go to: www.munchmonitor.com

Click LOGIN then REGISTER

Enter School ID: sanssoucips

Enter PASSWORD: munch2219

Click SUBMIT then follow the prompts to CREATE your ACCOUNT.

CALL MUNCH MONITOR on 1300 796 190 for further assistance.

ONLINE ORDERS cut off 9.00am.

CASH ORDERS cut off over the counter by 9.15am.

9Canteen Roster

Thursday 24th October Annette Thursday 31st October Christine S

Friday 25th October HELP NEEDED Friday 1st November HELP NEEDED

Monday 28th October HELP NEEDED Monday 4th November Melissa

Tuesday 29th October HELP NEEDED Tuesday 5th November HELP NEEDED

Wednesday 30th October HELP NEEDED Wednesday 6th November HELP NEEDED

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Please assist the canteen by ordering online.

Debbie and Christine

Canteen Managers

2020 school travel applications now open

Applications for student travel in 2020 opened on Friday, 11 October 2019. Students progressing to

year 3 and year 7 no longer need to re-apply if they:

· are continuing at the same school

· are residing at the same address

· have not been sent an expiry notification from Transport for NSW.

Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their

entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notification via email.

Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire will

receive a notification advising them to re-apply.

Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification to re-apply.

If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to

https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails

Applications need to be submitted before 31 December 2019 to ensure student entitlements are

updated and their current entitlement/card is not cancelled. If their application is submitted after 31

December 2019, the system will automatically cancel an entitlement/card and a new one will need to

be issued.

Students in the Opal network applying for a SSTS or Term Bus Pass entitlement for the first time will

receive their card at their nominated postal address. Cards will be mailed out from January 2020.

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