ASSEMBLY FRIDAY 2.15PM

1-2J Hosting

Inside this Issue *From the Principal *School Photos *Mufti Day *Lake Cullulleraine Excursion Parent Meeting

*Fathers’ Day Stall *Footy Glow Disco *Pie Drive *coles Sports for Schools *Save the Date *Excursion Snapshots *Infections & Diseases *School Hats *P&C Meeting *Kinder 2019 Orientation

*Community News *2019 Bugdlie Preschool & Kinder Enrolments

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Term 3

Week 6

Monday 27th August 2018

Telephone: (08) 80882181 www.alma-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Fax: (08) 80873691

Stage 3 Canberra/Snowy

Excursion

Students attending the Canberra/Snowy excursion had an amazing week! (more photos page 3)

Stage 3 Excursion Welcome back to our Stage 3 students who returned last Friday from their excursion to Canberra. Students had a great time on the trip and were looking forward to a rest on the weekend. These excursions happen because of our wonderful teachers contributing their own time to support the individual and educational requirements of our students. Thank you to Ms Lawrence, Ms Green, Mr Morrison and Mr Johnson. Attendance

As the term progresses ‘Attendance’ is an area that can make a substantial difference to a child’s educational development. Encouraging regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your child for success—both in

school and in life. When you make school attendance a priority, you help your child achieve their personal goals, develop healthy life habits and avoid negative behaviour.

Students who attend school regularly also feel more connected to their community, developing important social skills and friendships, setting them up for a strong future.

As a parent, you can prepare your child for a lifetime of success by making regular school attendance a priority. By figuring out the reasons for your child’s absences, whether they’re physical or emotional, and taking advantage of support services you can help set your child on the path to success. ‘Tell Them From Me’ Shortly you will receive information about students, parents/carers and teachers participating in a range of surveys. The Partners in Learning parent survey is part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys on student engagement. The parent survey provides school principals and school leaders with parents’ perspectives on their school as well as learning at home. Communication between parents and staff, activities and practices at home, and parent views on the school’s support of learning and behaviour help build an accurate and timely picture that schools can use for practical improvements. More information will be sent home this week on how you can participate in the survey and support the learning of your child at school. School Photo Day is Wednesday 29th September. Student group photos have been timetabled with the first group starting at 9am. It is important to arrive on time and remember to wear full winter school uniform.

Thought for the week: “Coming together is a beginning;

Keeping together is progress; Working together is success.”

Jonathon Thomas Relieving Principal

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!

This week’s yearly percentages to date

comparisons by roll class.

Class Class %

KJ 95.51

KM 94.44

K-1A 95.08

1-2H 94.87

1-2J 96.16

1-2K 94.78

K-6L 94.24

3-4C 95.44

3-4K 93.31

3-4L 95.69

5-6G 95.89

5-6L 94.24

5-6M 94.77

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY

This Wednesday 29th August

Students must wear

FULL WINTER UNIFORM

Uniforms are available for purchase

from the administration office.

Payment at this stage is CASH only.

The P&C Mufti Day tomorrow will

give you the opportunity to ensure

your child’s uniform is ready for

Photo Day on Wednesday!

Envelope Orders

Photo order envelopes must be

brought to school with the CORRECT

MONEY enclosed on Photo Day.

This includes sibling photos if you are

using the envelopes for your orders.

Online Orders

For the convenience of the school

community, school photos can be

ordered and paid for online using a

secure online platform. Orders placed

online DO NOT require the envelope

or any forms returned to school.

Online Order Code

ZEX PKV YMQ

Sibling Photos

Sibling photos can also be ordered

online, however sibling photo

envelopes are available from the

office if you prefer this method to

order your family photos.

Please Note!

The CORRECT MONEY must be placed in the envelope as they

go straight to the photographer.

The office does not open them.

A P&C Mufti Day fundraiser will be held on TOMORROW, Tuesday 28th August. Children can come to school dressed in casual clothes for a gold coin donation. No inappropriate slogans or footwear are to be worn. This is a great opportunity for parents to ensure school uniforms are washed and ready to wear the following day for school photos. A parent information session for the Stage 2 excursion to Lake Cullulleraine will be held on Wednesday 29th of August at 6:30pm in the Stage 3 Senior Hall. All parents who have a child attending the camp are urged to attend, as important information will be discussed, and questions answered.

The P&C will be holding a Fathers’ Day stall this Thursday 30th August. Gifts will be available for purchase with prices ranging from 50 cents to $10.00. The P&C will be holding a K-6 Football Glow Disco next Wednesday 5th September from 4.30pm – 6.00pm in Kester Hall. Entry in $2 and hot food, snacks and glow products will be on sale! Glow product prices range from 50cents to $4.

Order forms for the P&C Pie Drive were sent home to families last week. More forms are available from the

school’s office. Forms and money are due back on Monday 17th September. Orders will be ready for

collection from the P&C room on Wednesday 26th September

Pictured below is the amazing bundle of sporting goods we received

from the Coles Sports for School. A huge THANK YOU to students,

families and staff who collected the Coles vouchers for the school!

P&C Pie Drive Fundraiser

Mufti Day P&C Gold Coin Fundraiser Tomorrow!

Fathers’ Day Stall

P&C Football Glow Disco

Lake Cullulleraine Excursion Parent Information Session

Save the Date – Term 3

AUGUST Tuesday 28th Mufti Day - Gold coin donation Wednesday 29th School Photo Day Wednesday 29th 6.30pm Parent Information Session 6.30pm – Stage 2 Excursion Lake Cullulleraine Thursday 30th Fathers’ Day Stall Friday 31st Assembly: 1-2J Hosting

SEPTEMBER Monday 3rd P&C Meeting Wednesday 5th P&C Football Glow Disco Friday 7th Barrier Athletics – Sunraysia Friday 14th Assembly: KM Hosting Monday 24th – Wednesday 26th Stage 2 Excursion Lake Cullulleraine Friday 21st Gala Day: Soccer (G), Basketball (B) Wednesday 26th Gala Day: Cricket (B), Basketball (G) Friday 29th Term 3 Concludes 3.30pm

Our Coles Sporting

Goodies Have Arrived!!

This time of the year children, seem to be more prone to infections and

diseases. Colds and flus, asthma, conjunctivitis, slapped cheek, gastro and head

lice are some of the viruses and infections our students are currently

experiencing. A parent information sheet on infectious diseases is has been sent

home today. As a courtesy to others, if your child tells you they are sick prior to

school; please keep them home to help reduce the spread of infection. Please

contact the school on 8088 2181 or via the Alma App if your child is ill and

unable to attend.

A medical certificate is also required for absences of 3 days or more.

We have just received a limited number of school hats in the small/medium size. These are available for purchase (cash only) from the school canteen for $10.00.

Reminder: The next P&C meeting will be held next Monday 3rd September at 6.00pm in the staff room.

All welcome!

Information brochures will be sent home soon for the Orientation to Kindergarten Program for students

starting Kindergarten in 2019. A total of 5 sessions will be held next term commencing with Visit 1 on

Wednesday 24th October from 10.00am – 11.00am. An invitation to join us to celebrate National Children’s

Week in Sturt Park on Wednesday 31st October is also included.

Bugdlie Preschool is now accepting 2019 Waiting List Applications for Indigenous children.

Waiting List Application forms are available from Alma Public School’s administration office.

If you have a child starting Kindergarten next year (2019) please complete the form below and return it to school. Children must turn 5 years of age before 31st July 2019 for enrolment in Kindergarten. If you are aware of neighbours or friends who have a child due to start next year please pass an enrolment form onto them.

Kindergarten Enrolment —Year 2019

Name of Child ………………………………………………………………………….…………... Date of Birth ……………………………………………………………………………...……………….. Parents’ Name ………………………………………………………………………………….…… Address ……………………………………………….……….....Phone……………….………….. Preschool Attended ………………………………………………………………………………………. Name of older brothers / sisters attending Alma Public School………………………………………

Kindergarten 2019

Bugdlie Preschool 2019 Applications

Kindergten 2019 Orientation Dates

Community News Infections & Diseases in Children

School Hats

P&C Meeting