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Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and Carers,

From all of us here at Asquith Public School…we say THANK YOU! Thank you for your support, your patience, your resilience, your compassion, and your unwavering commitment to working alongside us as we all put the learning and wellbeing of every student at the centre of everything we did this term. On behalf of all the staff, I wish you good health and plenty of opportunities to relax with your children over the holiday break. Enrolling Now for Kindergarten 2021 We are currently taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2021. If you have a child starting Kindergarten in 2021, please contact the office to process their enrolment. If you have any friends who will be joining the Asquith School Community in 2021, please encourage them to also contact the office. Kindergarten Orientation starts in Term 3, and once we have your details we can forward you all the relevant information. Medal Assembly for Term 2 – Friday 3 July This Friday, we will recognise the students who have achieved the great honour of being awarded a school medal. The receipt of this medal is a great achievement, and represents the determination and persistence of each student, as they strive to display the core values of our school: PRIDE, RESPECT and RESPONSIBILTY. This Medal Assembly has been modified to adhere to the Department of Education’s guidelines for face-to-face learning. Unfortunately, parents will not be allowed to attend. However, to ensure the parents of students receiving a medal still have an opportunity to witness this special event, a video will be sent home with each child. The medal recipients will also enjoy the special honour of having morning tea with school staff, their sibling/s, or a special friend from school. SRE and SEE Commences Early Term 3 In accordance with the revised guide for NSW school students returning to face-to-face learning, SRE and SEE can commence early next term. Mrs Carlos is attending to the final organisational details, and further information will be communicated to families next term. School Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures in Term 3 The current school drop-off and pick-up procedures will continue into Term 3. We are having great success maintaining appropriate social distancing amongst the adults, and supporting all students as they safely enter the school grounds. These procedures may be revised throughout Term 3. Parents and Carers should not be on school grounds or at school events without the Principal’s permission, until further notice. Incursions and Excursions in Term 3 Teachers are currently considering their teaching programs and investigating possible incursions and excursions for Term 3. All these opportunities will be in line with the Departments of Health and Education advice.

Term 2 Week 10 2 July 2020

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Principal’s Report Continued

PSSA in Term 3 At this stage we are anticipating that we might be able to hold some form of Winter PSSA. Ms Vardy (PSSA Coordinator), is currently working with Hornsby Zone PSSA to finalise the logistics. Further information will be released early next term. 2020 K-6 Athletics Carnival Our annual K-6 Sport Carnival will be modified so that we can adhere to the guidelines from the Departments of Health and Education. Ms Vardy and Ms Griffiths, are currently exploring some possible options that will provide all students with a fun and engaging sports day that will be held at school. NSW Curriculum Review Last week, the Premier announced some exciting improvements to the NSW school curriculum with changes to start in 2021, and all years learning the new curriculum by 2024. Some of the key improvements include:

• stronger foundations in literacy and numeracy with English and Maths syllabuses for Kindergarten to Year 2 by 2022

• priority will be given to essential knowledge, skills and understanding in each subject giving teachers time to focus on depth of learning

• building stronger foundations in the early years

• a stronger focus on teaching students to apply knowledge and become critical and creative thinkers who can effectively collaborate and communicate as curious learners.

Timeline for Curriculum Reform

The Parent and Carer Fact Sheet provides further information.

Dudley Street, Asquith NSW 2077 Phone: (02) 9477 1258 Fax: (02) 9482 2523 Email: asquith-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.asquith-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal’s Report Continued

Students Return to School Tuesday 21 July

Thank you again for all your support this term. Have a wonderful Winter break and I look forward to seeing you

all again next term.

Karan McDonnell (Principal)

Education Week – LEARNING TOGETHER

To celebrate Education Week this year, we would like to especially acknowledge our parents, carers and teachers, who unexpectedly had to shift gears and teach students remotely during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. Your support and involvement in the remote learning program demonstrated the commitment of our strong home-school partnership, and the students are truly grateful for this.

Unfortunately, parents will not be allowed onsite to enjoy Education Week this year, however, we would like to invite parents to watch a short video posted on the school's website at the start of the week, and join us in a Seesaw learning activity with your child's class. We hope to see you soon face to face. Lawrence Yu, Sarah Campbell and Jacinta Fryer (Education Week Coordinators)

Dudley Street, Asquith NSW 2077 Phone: (02) 9477 1258 Fax: (02) 9482 2523 Email: asquith-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.asquith-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Assembly Awards - Term 2 Week 8 KC

Sebastian K Responsibility – Taking care of his belongings.

Marlow L For trying hard to apply his sound knowledge in guided reading groups.

KP

Rose L Attention to detail in Visual Arts.

Nathan R Responsibility- Wearing his uniform with pride.

KV

Rohan F Always trying his best.

Isla W Respect – Displaying respect to her class mates.

KT

Isla H For settling into Asquith Public School and having a wonderful work ethic.

Huxley R Pride – for his outstanding efforts in all learning areas.

1B

Wesley H Enthusiasm to learn in all areas.

Amayra B Thoughtful contributions to class discussions.

Andrew H Respect.

Savannah S Pride.

1G

Charlie H Fantastic participation in music lessons.

Noor L Responsibility: Creating engaging seesaw videos to share with the class.

2F

Ava H For persistence with number patterns.

Meggie L Respect – For always listening to her peers and teachers.

2L

Alex C For excellent work ethic. Well done!

Letha W (Respect) For being a kind and generous person in 2L and always doing things for others.

2M

Layla B For being a kind and helpful student in 2M.

Leah J Responsibility- For always being a responsible and helpful student in the classroom.

K-2B

Beau J A fantastic news presentation.

K-6C

Ryan Y Participating well in mathematical problem solving activities.

2-6W

Evan B Always trying his best.

3W

Joshua C His outstanding narrative writing!

Yiming S PBL - His brilliant explanation and reflection on this weeks problem solving strategy.

3/4S

Parnian G Supporting her class mates in Week 8.

Jun K Responsibility.

5G

Aaron K PBL -Completion of all learning tasks.

Tom O Focused attempts at learning in all areas.

Assembly Awards – Term 2 Week 10

KP Shanaya K Completing tasks to the best of her ability. Allen Z Responsibility. 1C Macayla T Always being ready to learn. Annie Z Amazing reading. Matvey P Respect- being a kind, helpful class

member. Vesper F Pride- Challenging herself to think through

new ideas. 1B Ayur C Responsibility. Hamid F Responsibility. Alivia S A positive attitude towards learning. Demy R A positive attitude towards learning. 2F Ryka N For wonderful gratitude writing about

overcoming a challenge. Advay J For his enthusiastic attitude when writing

narratives. Emma E Pride - For taking pride in the presentation

of her work. Rebecca K Pride – for her wonderful participation in

singing our songs of the day. 2L Awad W For working hard on his story book. Nate N For working hard on his narrative. Tabi C (Pride) for an amazing effort illustrating

and writing her story book. Angelic A (Pride) for an amazing effort in her friends

of ten. 2M Arad B For working enthusiastically on his

narrative writing. Ben Z For demonstrating a settled and

hardworking attitude in the classroom. Chloe K Respect- For always displaying a

respectful attitude to others in the classroom.

Eddie K Pride- For working hard on completing his narrative writing.

K-6C Xin Xin L Class award-Trying hard with handwriting. 3W Skye H Responsibility – her magnificent perimeter

Seesaw explanation and refection. Cate D Class award – working hard during our

math perimeter investigation.

Dudley Street, Asquith NSW 2077 Phone: (02) 9477 1258 Fax: (02) 9482 2523 Email: asquith-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.asquith-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Achievement Awards

Week Class Students 5 4V Alice S

5 6C Suzannah L

5 4V Nicholas L

5 4V Alyssa H

5 6C Marley D

5 2-6W Ewan P x 2

5 2-6W Hayden B

6 4V Lily B x 2

6 6E Aaymah A

6 2F Emma E

6 4/5L Scarlett M

6 4/5L Saia E

6 6E Jasper L

6 2M Liliana H

6 5G Nina G

7 K-2B Beau J

7 5/4L Bailey F

7 3/4S Anamitra G

7 2M Lia G

7 3/4S Lily O

7 5G Lewis O

7 2M Chelsea K

7 6E Harley T

7 2L Callum P

7 2F Grey D-S

7 2F Reyansh S

8 2-6W Dillon I

8 2L Adrian D x 2

8 3W Porsche C

8 4V Raheel H

8 1G Nelly M

8 6C Yuriki N

8 3W Christina K

8 6E Kosaki N

9 3Y Artin D

9 3Y Eloise I

9 3Y Vanessa C

9 K-6C Rory W

9 3W Yiming S

9 5A Kenta S

9 1G Zach J

9 3-6W Dillon I

9 4V Adam C x 2

9 5G Marnie C

9 4V Ahaan A

9 2L Jonno I

9 2L Rocco M

9 4V Chloe S

9 1C Seanna S

9 1C Peter C

9 1G Noor L

Achievement Awards

Week Class Students 9 3W Hugo G

9 2F Nana M

9 2M Jacob S

10 K-6C Ryan Y ( 2 Achievement awards)

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School News

Uniform Shop

For Term 3 (2020) the Asquith Public School uniform shop will remain open for online orders only via https://asquith-uniform-shop.square.site/. Orders received online will be processed and packed on Monday and Friday mornings and delivered to students via their teacher on their next day of attendance. When completing your order it is essential to include your child's name and class in the notes section of your order to ensure prompt delivery via your child's teacher. If you have any questions or queries please contact. asquithuniformshop@gmail.com. We thank you for your continued patience and support.

Kindergarten Enrolments 2021 Asquith Public School is accepting Kindergarten Enrolments for 2021. Please download an Application to Enrol from the school website, and email supporting documentation and 100 point residential check to the school office asquith-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au to complete registration. Kindergarten tours are postponed until further notice.

Remote Learning Survey

The staff at Asquith Public School endeavoured to deliver a high-quality remote learning program during uncertain times. Many parents became better acquainted with their child's/children's learning and supported our home-school partnership. To strengthen our partnership, we invite you to provide some feedback and make recommendations that would further inform our next steps in our school plan. To do so, please click on the link

below: https://forms.gle/97w8CAk1bzPwxmBw8

Interrelate Evening Following the cancellation of the Interrelate evening this term we have been able to secure a new date for Term 4, Tuesday 24th November, 6:00pm. The evening will consist of two presentations. The first presentation is at 6:00pm titled, “Where Did I Come From?” and aimed at Year 3 and 4 students. The second presentation is at 7:15pm titled, “Preparing for Puberty”, and aimed at Year 5 and 6 students. See flyer attached to newsletter. At this time we are hopeful of a face to face presentation however, if that is not possible you will be sent an online link to view the presentation online. If paying online please nominate which session you will be attending 3/4 or 5/6. Please contact the school office with any questions.

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Dudley Street, Asquith NSW 2077 Phone: (02) 9477 1258 Fax: (02) 9482 2523 Email: asquith-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.asquith-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Dudley Street, Asquith NSW 2077 Phone: (02) 9477 1258 Fax: (02) 9482 2523 Email: asquith-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.asquith-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Dudley Street, Asquith NSW 2077 Phone: (02) 9477 1258 Fax: (02) 9482 2523 Email: asquith-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.asquith-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Dudley Street, Asquith NSW 2077 Phone: (02) 9477 1258 Fax: (02) 9482 2523 Email: asquith-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.asquith-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Dudley Street, Asquith NSW 2077 Phone: (02) 9477 1258 Fax: (02) 9482 2523 Email: asquith-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.asquith-p.schools.nsw.edu.au