Old Forest Road Lugarno NSW 2210

Phone 02 9153 9843 Email Lugarno-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

Tuesday 12 December 2017, Week 10, Term 4

Calendar dates

December 13 – Presentation Day

December 14 – Picnic Day

December 15 – Talent Quest (students

only) Last day of Term 4

December 15 – Year 6 Graduation

Assembly and Guard of Honour

January 30 – Year 1 to 6 return

January 31 – New Kinders

commence

February 14 – Swimming Carnival

February 22 – Harpers Text Book

Sale

Principal’s Message

Thought for the Week…

“Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character.

These are the qualities that define us as

human beings, and propel us, on occasion,

to greatness.”

~ R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder ~

Happy holidays!

As 2017 draws to a close, I would like to thank

the entire LPS community – staff, students and

parents – for an outstanding year. Wishing

everyone an enjoyable and relaxing holiday and

we look forward to seeing you in 2018.

Students in Years 1-6 return on Tuesday, 30th

January 2018.

Our 2018 Kindergarten students commence on

Wednesday, 31st January.

In this issue Happy holidays!

Mr Evans

Student Wellbeing Update

Showcase Success

Congratulations!

Presentation Day Assembly

Community Consultation Survey

Lost Property

Library Stocktake

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Phone 02 9153 9843 Email Lugarno-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

Mr Evans

Mr Jeff Evans will be taking extended leave for the duration of 2018. On behalf of the Lugarno Public School

Community, I would like to wish Mr Evans all the best for next year and thank him for the amazing

contribution he has made to LPS. His leadership, particularly in the areas of sport, performing arts and

student wellbeing, has been instrumental in ensuring excellence at Lugarno PS. Thank you Mr Evans.

Student Wellbeing Update

Positive Behaviour for Learning and ‘Bounce Back’ –

What’s the focus this week?

This week, LPS students are reviewing PBL expectations.

In our ‘Bounce Back’ lessons, students are exploring the following focus areas: Week 10 Bounce Back Focus Areas –

Early Stage 1: What makes you laugh? (to understand that different people find different things funny)

Stage 1: What makes you laugh? (to understand that everyone has a different sense of humour)

Stage 2: Humour and friendship (to understand that humour can help friendships to grow stronger)

Stage 3: The skill of telling a joke well (to understand that telling jokes is a social skill)

Showcase Success!

Last Friday, we hosted a wonderful end of year Performance Showcase which featured our Training and

Performing Bands, Junior and Senior Choirs, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Dance troupes and the films

produced by students in our Film Club Enrichment Group. The Showcase highlighted the incredible talents of

our staff and students! Congratulations LPS!

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Congratulations!

Congratulations to Gabriela and Emmason (3/4B) who are finalists in the David Coleman Banks Christmas

Card competition. The winner will be announced at a special presentation at Riverwood this Thursday. Good

luck girls!

Congratulations also to Katerina (5/6C) who has been recognised with a Certificate of Appreciation for her

beautiful entry into the Lions International Peace Poster Contest.

Well done to all students who entered the Mark Coure and David Coleman Christmas Card Competitions and

the Stage 3 students who entered the Lions Peace Poster Competition.

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Phone 02 9153 9843 Email Lugarno-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.lugarno.nsw.edu.au

Presentation Day Assembly

Our annual Presentation Day Assembly will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, 13th December from 9.30am-

11.00am in the Hall. Just a reminder that all students are expected to wear full school summer uniform,

including black shoes. Please ensure that any hair accessories are school colours only.

We look forward to you joining us to celebrate our students’ achievements across the school.

Community Consultation Survey

As we move into developing our 2018-2020 School Plan (which includes our vision and directions for the

school over the next three years) we kindly ask that all parents and carers complete the Community

Consultation survey via Survey Monkey. Thank you to the parents who have already completed the survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HL5WPMY

‘CODE CAMP’ is returning to Lugarno PS in the School Holidays!

In the upcoming Summer holidays, Lugarno PS will host ‘Code Camp’ for students in Years 2 - 6.

‘Code Camp’ is three days of fun, creativity, logic, problem solving and coding where participants get to design and code their very own app. ‘Code Camp’ will run for three days from Wednesday, 10th January to Friday,

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12th January 2018 . There are two program options: the ‘Spark’ program which is designed for first timers and ‘Ignite’ for returning students.

Please visit codecamp.com.au/Lugarno or call 1300 263 322 for further details.

Lost Property

Time is running out to check Lost Property for any misplaced items. Please note that any unclaimed uniform

items or belongings not collected by 3pm this Thursday, 14th December will be donated to charity. Our Lost

Property container is located at the front of The Hub (Library)

Mrs Williams

Principal

Library Stocktake

Just a friendly reminder to return any outstanding/overdue books to The Hub by this Thursday. Thank you to

Mrs Vanzanella and Mrs Ellem for your assistance in the Library throughout the year and to Mr and Mrs

Thomson for your assistance with library stocktake over the past two weeks.

Mrs Dufty

Teacher Librarian

Notes

Please note that you can download notes from our website. If students need a copy of a note from the office,

there will be a charge of 50c.

Lugarno Public School does not endorse or recommend any of the advertisers in this newsletter. Persons who

utilise the services list in this newsletter are responsible for checking that the advertiser has the necessary

licences, permits and insurance to conduct their business.

CAROLS IN THE PARK

PRESENTED BY

St George Maso’s

AND

MORTDALE RSL SUB BRANCH

SATURDAY

16TH DECEMBER 7.30PM

MEMORIAL PARK

MORTDALE

BRING THE KIDS

AND YOUR SINGING VOICES

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

For more information: Email: haye1dav@police.nsw.gov.au

To Whom It May Concern, The 7th annual Emergency Services Mega Bash event is being run again on Saturday 20 January 2018 at Gannon’s Park, Isaak St, Peakhurst. All profits are being donated to Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation. (Authority to Fundraise # 1202787) The Emergency Services Mega Bash is a community event for the emergency service agencies, their families, friends and colleagues. Its aim is to not only raise awareness, but to raise money for further research into child related health issues and further assist families during such crisis. Our goal is to continue to help save lives and raise money for an exceptional cause, it’s also a chance for all emergency services to come together in a relaxed, community environment to have a bit of fun. The event itself is a round robin cricket tournament played amongst teams from the NSW emergency services: Police, Ambulance, Fire & Rescue, State Emergency Service and Rural Fire Service. Although the cricket may not be of a representative standard, the efforts put in on the field is worthy of watching and supporting. The event runs all day and we would greatly appreciate if you could advertise the event in your newsletters, website or whatever means you use for communications in your organisation so we can reach as many of the community as possible and encourage them to attend the event throughout the day. It’s more than cricket: We will also have static displays and demonstrations throughout the day using various emergency service vehicles and equipment, incorporating a festival style atmosphere open to our community, whilst building comradery between the personnel of the emergency services. There will also be amusement rides running all day for the kids, food stalls and community information tents from various services. A Silent Auction, will also run until the completion of the last match of the day with some great memorabilia such signed & framed cricket bats, sports jerseys and more. On the day: The tournament will commence with the first ball being bowled at 9am sharp. The day is full of spills and giggles and we will have a prize for the "best dressed team"!! Throughout the day, we will host free skills clinics for children – these include 9.30am cricket (run by Cricket NSW ); 10.45am rugby union (run by NSW Waratahs); and 12pm rugby league (run by NRL). A celebrity signing session at 1pm followed by a celebrity cricket match at 2pm. This will feature current and former stars and have included Australian & International cricketers, Olympians, Ironwomen, Triathletes, former NRL, AFL and Socceroo greats & players and media personalities, just to mention a few!! Sponsors include Network Ten, Macquarie Media (2GB/2UE), First State Super, Employers Mutual Management, Sutherland Liquor Accord and Police Association of NSW. Could you please assist the organising committee by promoting / circulating this information throughout your network. By doing this it will not only go to ensuring another successful day, it will also provide family entertainment in the holiday period but raise much needed funds for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and greatly appreciate any assistance you can provide Regards Dave Hayes 2018 Mega Bash Organising Committee

Lugarno Public School Banking

LAST Banking Day Wednesday 13th December 2017

Due to limited stock, any Rewards ordered in December 2017 may not be delivered until next year. Please note that rewards will roll over into 2018 and you will be able to select your rewards next year.

Dollarmites Deposit Certificates will be issued before the end of the school year.

SCHOOL BANKING 2018

Years 1 to 6 Wednesday 31st January 2018

Kindergarten Wednesday 7th February 2018

For more information: Email: haye1dav@police.nsw.gov.au

To Whom It May Concern, The 7th annual Emergency Services Mega Bash event is being run again on Saturday 20 January 2018 at Gannon’s Park, Isaak St, Peakhurst. All profits are being donated to Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation. (Authority to Fundraise # 1202787) The Emergency Services Mega Bash is a community event for the emergency service agencies, their families, friends and colleagues. Its aim is to not only raise awareness, but to raise money for further research into child related health issues and further assist families during such crisis. Our goal is to continue to help save lives and raise money for an exceptional cause, it’s also a chance for all emergency services to come together in a relaxed, community environment to have a bit of fun. The event itself is a round robin cricket tournament played amongst teams from the NSW emergency services: Police, Ambulance, Fire & Rescue, State Emergency Service and Rural Fire Service. Although the cricket may not be of a representative standard, the efforts put in on the field is worthy of watching and supporting. The event runs all day and we would greatly appreciate if you could advertise the event in your newsletters, website or whatever means you use for communications in your organisation so we can reach as many of the community as possible and encourage them to attend the event throughout the day. It’s more than cricket: We will also have static displays and demonstrations throughout the day using various emergency service vehicles and equipment, incorporating a festival style atmosphere open to our community, whilst building comradery between the personnel of the emergency services. There will also be amusement rides running all day for the kids, food stalls and community information tents from various services. A Silent Auction, will also run until the completion of the last match of the day with some great memorabilia such signed & framed cricket bats, sports jerseys and more. On the day: The tournament will commence with the first ball being bowled at 9am sharp. The day is full of spills and giggles and we will have a prize for the "best dressed team"!! Throughout the day, we will host free skills clinics for children – these include 9.30am cricket (run by Cricket NSW ); 10.45am rugby union (run by NSW Waratahs); and 12pm rugby league (run by NRL). A celebrity signing session at 1pm followed by a celebrity cricket match at 2pm. This will feature current and former stars and have included Australian & International cricketers, Olympians, Ironwomen, Triathletes, former NRL, AFL and Socceroo greats & players and media personalities, just to mention a few!! Sponsors include Network Ten, Macquarie Media (2GB/2UE), First State Super, Employers Mutual Management, Sutherland Liquor Accord and Police Association of NSW. Could you please assist the organising committee by promoting / circulating this information throughout your network. By doing this it will not only go to ensuring another successful day, it will also provide family entertainment in the holiday period but raise much needed funds for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and greatly appreciate any assistance you can provide Regards Dave Hayes 2018 Mega Bash Organising Committee

Lugarno Public School Banking

LAST Banking Day Wednesday 13th December 2017

Due to limited stock, any Rewards ordered in December 2017 may not be delivered until next year. Please note that rewards will roll over into 2018 and you will be able to select your rewards next year.

Dollarmites Deposit Certificates will be issued before the end of the school year.

SCHOOL BANKING 2018

Years 1 to 6 Wednesday 31st January 2018

Kindergarten Wednesday 7th February 2018

CAROLS IN THE PARK

PRESENTED BY

St George Maso’s

AND

MORTDALE RSL SUB BRANCH

SATURDAY

16TH DECEMBER 7.30PM

MEMORIAL PARK

MORTDALE

BRING THE KIDS

AND YOUR SINGING VOICES

EVERYONE IS WELCOME