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D ear Parents/Caregivers,
Principal’s Report
END OF TERM 2
Friday, 5 July is the last day of Term 2. Students return to school on Tuesday, 23 July. I
would like to congratulate all students for their efforts this term. I wish everyone a restful
and reinvigorating break.
PRIMARY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Students and staff had an outstanding day at the athletics carnival. Results and ribbons to
be distributed next term. Students competed, participated and behaved exceptionally.
Thanks to Mr Cox, Mrs Hubble, teachers, parent helpers and helpers from Riverstone
High School for ensuring the day was such a success.
STAGE 1 TARONGA ZOO VISIT
Stage 1 had an awesome day at the zoo last week. The students were complimented by
members of the public for their outstanding behaviour. Despite a rainy start to the visit a
great day of learning was had by all. Thanks to Mr Cox and the Stage 1 team for organis-
ing this invaluable educational experience.
SYDNEY WEST ORIENTEERING
Sixty Five students represented Schofields Public School at the Sydney West Orienteer-
ing Championships. We placed first on the day we competed and first overall. We are the
champions. Notable individual performances:
Year 3/4 girls Year 3/4 boys 1st - Cassie Ye 1st - Max Irvine 2nd - Addison Gale 3rd - Oliver Smith
ANNUAL SCHOOL REPORT
Our 2018 Annual School Report is available on the school website.
www.schofields-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
3 July 2019 Issue 11
Schofields Sparkler
Inside this issue:
New Sports Uniform Disco
2 2
Cyber Safety New Roadworks/Building Update
2 2
Student Reports and Interviews The Pacer Program
2 3
ATSI Network Meeting NAIDOC Day Assem-bly Celebrations
3 3
Stage 1 Zoo Excursion
2020 Kindy Enrolments
Lost Property
4 5 5
Advertising Term 3 Parent Calendar
6-7 8
Dates to Remember
5 July - K-2 Athletics Carni-
val
5 July - Last day Term 2
22 July - Staff Development
Day
23 July - 1st Day Term 3
24 July - NAIDOC Day -
Assembly Celebrations
25 July - Year 5 & Year 6
attending Riverstone High
School Musical
5 Aug - 9 Aug - Education
Week
8 Aug - Open day
22 Aug - Ridges Athletics
24 Sep - Stage 3 Mini Fair
REMINDER School Banking Every Monday
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NEW SPORTS UNIFORMS
Summer PSSA uniforms have been updated for Softball/T-Ball, Cricket and AFL. Examples shown below.
SOFTBALL/T-BALL CRICKET AFL
DISCO
Thank you to Mrs Malec, Mrs Irvine and all the other parent helpers who made our disco last Friday night such a
success. Thank you also to Mr England, Mrs Woodbury, Mrs Kemp, Mrs Parker, Mrs Rodgers-Falk, Mrs Vatalis,
Miss Holloway and Mrs Costi for assisting on the night.
Well done to all the students who attended and danced enthusiastically.
CYBER SAFETY
Snr Constable John Bollard presented Cybersafety sessions to our Stage 2 and 3 students on Tuesday, 2 July. Snr
Constable Bollard will be presenting a session for parents at 6:30pm on Monday, 5 August (before the P&C meet-
ing). It is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to get a unique perspective on Cybersafety. The session will
not be suitable for school aged children.
BUILDING/ROADWORKS UPDATE
The bus bay and footpath works currently underway should be completed this weekend. I anticipate the path, en-
trance and bus bay will be operational to start Term 3. Please be mindful of changes to signage on Junction Rd which
may occur.
STUDENT REPORTS AND INTERVIEWS
Student reports will be sent home at the start of next term and interviews will be organised for Weeks 2 and 3.
Colin Ross Principal
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THE PACER PROGRAM
Stage 3 (Year 5 & 6) students from our school have recently undertaken an education tour of the national capital.
Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s
history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Aus-
tralians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in
meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government contributed funding of $20 per student under the Parlia-
ment and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate was already deducted from the cost of
the camp and was reimbursed to the school upon completion of the excursion.
Mrs Yarham
Assistant Principal - Stage 3
ATSI NETWORK MEETING
On Wednesday, 26 June the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Team (ATSI), which is made up by the following
teachers: Mrs Vatalis, Ms Boulton, Mrs Gairns, Miss Khu, Miss Shelton, Mrs Kemp and Mrs Johncey held its first
ATSI Parent and Student Network meeting. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet our ATSI families and for the stu-
dents to voice their opinions regarding future directions for Schofields Public School and the ATSI community. We
look forward to many more opportunities to collaborate with our families and students.
NAIDOC DAY
Schofields Public School will be celebrating NAIDOC Day in Week 1 next Term on Wednesday, 24 July. We will
hold an assembly in the morning starting at 9:30am. We would like to invite all our SPS families to attend the assem-
bly and organised activities, which will include an opportunity to have a picnic at recess (approx. 11am) with your
family on the day. Please remember to bring your food and a picnic blanket with you on the day. The days activities
will conclude at approximately 1:10pm. The ATSI Team have been working extremely hard to organise this event
for our school community. We hope to see you all on Wednesday, 24 July.
Mrs Johncey
Assistant Principal - Learning and Support
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STAGE 1 - TARONGA ZOO EXCURSION
On Wednesday, 26 June, over 200 lucky Stage One students made the journey to Taronga Zoo. Although it rained
when we first arrived, the sun came out and we had a fabulous day exploring and seeing the different animals on ex-
hibit. We all participated in a zoo educational talk where we got to touch snakes, lizards and even a ringtail possum.
Stage One students learnt how to create habitats for wildlife in their backyards and how to protect our native animals.
At the end of the day all of Stage One were lining up to head home on the buses, when a gentleman visiting the zoo with his young family came over to tell us that Schofields Public School was the best school that they had come across that day. This comment ended an already fabulous day with a bang. Congratulations Stage One for represent-ing the school with pride.
Mrs Gairns Stage 1 Teacher
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LOST PROPERTY
We have quite a full lost property basket.
Please take the time to go through it before the
last day of term.
Items that have not been collected by the last day
of term will be donated to charity.
THANKS
KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS 2020
We are now accepting enrolments for Kindergarten
2020.
If you need a form please come in to the school office
and pick one up.
If you have a completed form please drop it in to the
school office with your child’s birth certificate, immun-
isation history statement and 2 x proof of address.
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SCHOFIELDS PUBLIC SCHOOL - Term 3 2019
Term Three
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT SUN
1
22 July
SDD
23 July
Students return
24 July
NAIDOC Day Assembly Celebrations
25 July
26 July
27 28 July
2
29 July
Riverstone High School Year 6 Transition Day
30 July
31 July
1 August 2 August 3 4 Aug
3
5 August
Education Week
6 August
Education Week
7 August
Education Week
8 August
Education Week
OPEN DAY
9 August
Education Week
10 11 Aug
4
12 August
Riverstone High School Year 6 Transition Day
13 August
14 August
15 August
16 August
17 18 Aug
5
19 August
20 August
21 August
22 August
Ridges Athletics
23 August
24 25 Aug
6
26 August
Riverstone High School Year 6 Transition Day
27 August
28 August
29 August
Ridges Debating
30 August
Aug 31 1 Sep
7
2 September
3 September
4 September
5 September
6 September
7 8 Sep
8
9 September
Riverstone High School Year 6 Transition Day
10 September
11 September
12 September
13 September
14 15 Sep
9
16 September
17 September
18 September
19 September
20 September
P & C Disco
21 22 Sep
10
23 September
24 September
Stage 3 Mini Fair
25 September
Stage 1 Rouse Hill Farm
26 September
Stage 1 Rouse Hill Farm
27 September
Last day Term 3
28 29 Sep
Hols 30 September Labour Day
1 October 2 October 3 October 4 October 5 6 Oct
Hols 8 October
9 October 10 October 11 October 12 October 13 14 Oct