Albion Park Rail Public School Box 1, Albion Park NSW 2527 Gow Avenue, Albion Park Rail

phone: 42 561 287 fax: 42 571 912 email: albionpkr-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www.albionpkr-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Messages From Your Principal

Helping Children To Learn Well Term 4 Week 06 2018

Dear Families and Friends of Albion Park Rail Public School

Remembrance Day

Last week our students participated in a Remembrance Day ceremony. Each year

our students observe one minute’s silence at 11 am, in memory of those who died

or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts and appreciation of their sacrifice. This

year, 11 November marked the 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the

First World War (1914–18).

Convoy

Last week students participated in a mufti day to raise money for Convoy. The students raised $381.20

that was donated to this very worthwhile fundraiser and charity. Thank you parents and students for

getting behind this great cause. Thanks also to Karen Green for organising the fundraiser. Many stu-

dents had a lot to say about their day at the airport supporting Convoy.

T20 Cricket

Last week Stage 3 participated in the T20 Cricket Gala day. They played alongside Albion Park Public

School. These sporting opportunities are invaluable for our students. Teachers reported student partici-

pation and behaviour was excellent. Well done boys and girls - you continue to show your pride in our

school. Thank you to Miss Lyons for organising a great day.

Stranger Danger

Our teachers continually address the topic of stranger danger. Parents and carers may wish to continue

the conversation at home.

Make sure your parents or another adult you know, knows where you are at all times.

Always walk straight home or to the place you are walking to.

Walk safely near busier roads and streets, or use paths where there are lot of other people.

Know where safe places are – a shop, service station, police station, library or school. If you are

ever frightened, you should go to one of these places and ask them to call the police.

Learn about safe adults you can look for and talk to if you need help – police officers, teachers at

school, adults you know and trust.

Don’t talk to people you don’t know and never get into a car with someone you don’t know. If a

car stops on the side of the road and you don’t know the person inside, do not stop.

If you are scared and can use a phone, call 000 and tell them you are scared.

If someone tries to grab you, yell out, ‘Go away, I don’t know you’. This lets other people know

you have been approached by someone you don’t know.

Sun safety

Our school takes sun safety seriously and implement a range of strategies to support and protect stu-

dents including teaching Sun Safety lessons in class. Students are reminded to wear a school hat when

outside before school and during recess and lunch. Teachers have a Duty of Care to remind students to

wear their hats and will direct any student without a hat to play under the COLA. If you wish to buy a

school hat, they are available from the Uniform Shop to purchase for $13.

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Year 6 Transition to High School

Please be aware that transition to high school will occur for ALL Year 6 students on 4th December, at their

respective high schools. Parents/carers should have received information from the high schools regarding the

details for the day.

Enrichment Opportunities at Oak Flats High School HAVE BEEN EXTENDED

Some important information went home this week to the Year 6 students who will be attending Oak Flats High

School next year. The applications for the 2019 CAPA Enrichment Class and the Motivated Learners Class

are HAVE BEEN EXTENDED. Please be aware that these applications must be handed in to the classroom

teacher, with the accompanying paperwork, if you want your child to be considered for these classes.

Soak a Thon

Don't forget the Soak-A-Thon fundraiser is on Friday 30th November. Students will need to bring their water

pistol and swimmers on the day.

Please ensure your child brings

their sponsorship card in BY

WEDNESDAY 28 November.

Money must be returned by

Friday 7th December.

Erin Sinnott

Principal

Important Messages

Upcoming Events - Term 4, 2018 correct as of 23/11/18

Term 4 Week 7 School Swim Scheme Week 2

26th Nov

27th Nov Cheeseburger Meal Deal Day for students

who have pre-ordered

School Leader Nominations speeches

P&C Student Banking with Commonwealth Bank

28th Nov Xmas Mufti - donate a hamper item

Sponsorship forms for Soak-A-Thon

returned to teachers - Money to be

returned on 7/12/18 P&C Uniform Shop open 2.30pm to 3pm

P&C Meeting @ 6pm 29th Nov P&C Uniform Shop open 8.45am to 9.15am

Last Scripture lesson

30th Nov Soak-A-Thon

LEAP FROGS School Starters 2019 FREE

Play Group @ Tongarra Rd Cottage

9am Drop off to 11am Pick up

Term 4 Week 8

3rd Dec

4th Dec P&C Student Banking with Commonwealth Bank

High School Orientations @ OFHS & APHS

5th Dec P&C Uniform Shop open 2.30pm to 3pm

6th Dec P&C Uniform Shop open 8.45am to 9.15am

Community Carols by Glow Light @

5.30pm

7th Dec Whole School Assembly @ 2pm

LEAP FROGS School Starters 2019 FREE

Play Group @ Tongarra Rd Cottage

9am Drop off to 11am Pick up

Term 4 Week 9

10th Dec

11th Dec P&C Student Banking with Commonwealth Bank

End of Year Award Presentation Assembly

12th Dec Volunteer Morning Tea @ 11am in Hall

P&C Uniform Shop open 2.30pm to 3pm

13th Dec P&C Uniform Shop open 8.45am to 9.15am

Yr 6 Graduation Ceremony

Yr 6 Farewell @ Albion Park Bowls Club

14th Dec APR Stars Gold Award Disco @ Lunch

Reports Home

LEAP FROGS School Starters 2019 FREE

Play Group @ Tongarra Rd Cottage

9am Drop off to 11am Pick up

Term 4 Week 10

17th Dec Talent Quest

Kindy to Yr 2 Poetry Recital @ 11.30am 18th Dec Big Day In/Out

P&C Student Banking with Commonwealth Bank

19th Dec Students’ last day P&C Uniform Shop open 2.30pm to 3pm

20th Dec Staff Development Day 1 - Pupil Free

21st Dec Staff Development Day 2 - Pupil Free

Important Messages

School Pride We are so very fortunate to have fabulous school grounds and when they are kept rubbish free they look amazing.

We are focussing on being responsible for your own rubbish and food packaging. We ask students to put their

recycling and rubbish in appropriate bins and keep their learning and playing environment a beautiful space. We

have created a Return and Earn bin that is located at the Canteen. Students can place their empty bottles

purchased from the Canteen (or those brought in from home) in this bin and the volunteers in the Canteen have

offered to trade them in at the Return and Earn stations. All of these profits will go directly back to the school.

We can be green and save money too!

Are You Leaving Our School in 2019?

If you are moving from the Albion Park Rail area next year can you please inform the front office. It is that time

of year that we are planning for 2019 and looking at our numbers. If these numbers aren't right it impacts on our

ability to form classes.

Hall Hire

Our hall is available for hire, with ongoing bookings. Currently it is booked on an ongoing basis on a Tuesday

afternoon and Thursday afternoon. If you would like to hire our hall please contact our front office to make an

appointment.

Stage 3 Bring Your Own Device Program 2019

In 2019 our Stage 3 Bring Your Own Device Program will continue for students in Year 5 and 6. In preparation

for this there will be an information afternoon at our school on Monday 3rd December at 4:30pm for parents of

students going into Year 5 or 6 next year.

In order to extend student learning we will be introduc-

ing an optional Bring Your Own Device Program

(BYOD) in mainstream Year 5 and 6. Students in Stage

3, will be given the opportunity to bring their own tech-

nology device (Apple device eg iPad or iPad Mini) for

use at school as part of the BYOD Program. We are

looking at trialling the program in mainstream Year 5

and 6 classes at the start of Term 4, 2018.

We do not wish any family to feel financial pressure to

supply their own device.

This program will be OPTIONAL and those who may

not have their own technology device will have the

opportunity to access a shared school device. It is a

choice for each family to make individually. However,

sustainability of the program relies on a majority of

families being able to provide their own device.

Phil Maitland

Technology Coordinator

Staying In Touch

Albion Park Rail Public School is committed to

involving our families and our amazing community in

many school activities. To ensure everyone receives all

the information about activities, we have several differ-

ent methods of communication:

Notes in school bags

Fortnightly Newsletter emailed to families and

uploaded to the school website at:

http://www.albionpkr-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

On line Calendar - which is updated regularly at:

https://teamup.com/ks8bbfe028c21ac146

All notes and Newsletters are uploaded to our

school app - SCHOOL STREAM - available

free at Google Play and iTunes - last minute

alerts are also sent through the app.. Cancelled

events or reminders, etc.

Photos of events are posted to our official Face-

book Page at: https://www.facebook.com/

AlbionParkRailPublicSchool/

P&C events and discussion are posted on the offi-

cial P&C Facebook Page at: https://

www.facebook.com/groups/198914390231638/

P&C Messages

P&C Commonwealth Bank Lucky Student Banker

Banking is every Tuesday. If you wish your child to begin banking at school

please see the office for an information pack. This fortnight’s Lucky Student

Bankers, receiving a voucher for the Canteen, are: Isaac D of class 34Teal and

Gabriel A of class K1Orange. Congratulations!

P&C Uniform Shop - OPENING TIMES

The Uniform Shop is open every Wednesday afternoon at 2.30pm to 3pm.

Please remember you can always order through the Office. Orders are usually filled within 2-3 days. Purchases

can be made with cash ONLY. We do NOT have EFTPOS facilities. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Canteen News

We will be running down stock before the Christmas break and in some cases things might be substituted. The

Canteen will be closed during the last week of school for stock take. We apologise for the inconvenience.

As always we’re always looking for new helpers to start next year’s roster, so please contact the Canteen or the

Office on 42 561 287.

As you can see by the days marked in blue we are in desperate need of assistance on a number of days coming up.

If you can help out even for a couple of hours we would REALLY appreciate it. Mornings are also a challenge. If

you drop your child off at 8.30am and can spare half an hour to help in the morning rush, that would help

immensely!! Just pop in and see the ladies in the Canteen in the morning.

We’re having our Volunteers Christmas gathering at Shelly’s Monday 17th December 2018 at 11am, there are

several choices of food or just have a coffee. All school volunteers are welcome!

Term 4 Week 7

Monday

26 November

Tuesday

27 November

Wednesday

28 November

Thursday

29 November

Friday

30 November

Jacinta King Emma Wilson

Karen Green HELP!! Rose Nightingale

Rachel Nightingale

Sharon Perogamvrakis

Amie Buck

Karen Green

Term 4 Week 8

Monday

3 December

Tuesday

4 December

Wednesday

5 December

Thursday

6 December

Friday

7 December

Rose Nightingale

Rachel Nightingale Raeoni Overend

Yvette Brown

Lisa Ward

Tiffany Holohan

Renee

Karen Green

Abie Hart

Emma Wilson

Term 4 Week 9

Monday

10 December

Tuesday

11 December

Wednesday

12 December

Thursday

13 December

Friday

14 December

Lisa Davie

Sharon Perogamvrakis Kirsty Miller Zoe Mullane

Raeoni Overend

Jade Kelly

Tiffany Holohan

Amie Buck

Term 4 Week 10

Monday

10 December

Tuesday

11 December

Wednesday

12 December

Thursday

13 December

Friday

14 December

Canteen closed for Stocktake Closed for Staff Development Day

PUPIL FREE