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The Randwick BuzzIssue 1 Thursday 7 December 2019

Term 1 - Week 2 2019

Principalrsquos MessageWelcome back to the 2019 school year and especially to new families who have joined our school We believe you have made a great choice for your child and encourage you to get involved with the school community as much as possible Congratulations to Rachael Chisholm on gaining the substantive (permanent) Deputy Principal position replacing Helen Te Rata My special thanks to Rachael for the marvellous way in which she carried out the Principalrsquos role at the end of 2018 while I was having surgery for a fall sustained at school As a result of Rachaelrsquos appointment Quetzal Bell gained the permanent Assistant Principal position from an earlier panel Congratulations to Quetzal

We also welcome Lauren Sten as Relieving Deputy Principal and Marissa Saucis as Relieving Assistant Principal and Stage leader for Early Stage 1 We also welcome existing staff from Maternity Leave and overseas travel Please see a full list of staff and classes in this newsletter

Communication is the essential key to a successful partnership between parents staff and students and the first formal meetings to establish that are the Parent Teacher Information sessions tonight You are also welcome to seek a meeting with your childrsquos teacher at any time but please avoid drop off times as the teacher must be focussed on getting children quickly into class and settled for the dayrsquos learning Most teachers will share their email with you so simply send your request or alternatively email Randwick-pschooldetnswedu

Thursday 1422019Induction Ceremony

Monday 1822019PampC Meeting 7pm New Admin Building Avoca Street entrance

Wednesday 2022019Swimming carnival

Friday 2932019Winter PSSA Trials

Whatrsquos onau I am available to speak with parents and try to be about the playground as much as possible but you will always have your questions answered more quickly by speaking to the class teacher andor their Assistant Principal For wider school concerns contact the Deputy Principals Lauren Sten (general welfaresupport Stage 1 and 2) or Rachael Chisholm (organisational matters technology Early Stage 1 or Stage 3) or myself at randwick-pschooldetnsweduau

Construction We have been pleased to return to most building works nearing completion The new share space for Year 2OOSH Kinders has been refurbished as have the senior toilets We hope to have the infants toilets similarly upgraded later in the year

The playground has been a little slower taking shape due to the scope of the works All drainage has had to be replaced due to age and digging new drainage through rock has proved to be time consuming The current scope of works is

Feb 8 - Hall complete Feb 28 - back playground equipment Basketball courtAMS access completed ready for use Feb 5 - playgroundrefurb of front cottage playground underway with completion mid-March This is being financed by PampC All works completed Term 1 2019

Like you we look forward to a speedy completion and I will be meeting with Project Managers and builders weekly for updates and pushing for a quick completion I thank staff and parents for their understanding and working around the various changes which will result in a considerably enlarged playground and improved sports facilities

Skoolbag

The following support article will help you get started using the new SkoolBag app

Herersquos whatrsquos covered

1How to create an Account with the SkoolBag App

2How to add a School to your SkoolBag App

3How to view your schoolrsquos content

4How to subscribe to a Group

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With in the schoolrsquos content click on the ldquoGroupsrdquo tab Click on gt AddRemove Groups

School Security

As a result of the Department of Educationrsquos need to improve security in its schools we have been provided with increased security measures Sometimes these are not always convenient but we all have a responsibility to keep our school safe From 9am to 3pm every entrance will be locked including all back gates and OOSH The ONLY access to the school will be from the Avoca Street office Please do not see this as locking you out but as securing the site for students

Try to become engaged in the school as much as you are able We are all busy but just getting involved in some way with your childrsquos school has an amazing impact It is always a trap in a big school to say they wonrsquot miss me or someone else will do it Randwick endeavours to provide as many opportunities for you to participate so please join in

Helping in classes You MUST have an annual 100pt check at the office to participate

PampC Meetings 7pm the 3rd Monday night each month We will pre publish items of interest and will rotate around new school spaces

Beginning and End of Year BBQrsquos Fun family fundraising nights Unfortunately the Back to School BBQ is delayed due to the playground work Watch this space

Working Bees Sundays 10am-4pm once per term A family event with BBQ You just need to bring willing hands

Parentteacherstudent interviews Formal interviews in Term 1 and as required or requested

Sports and carnivals Cheer on your team (politely) each week or attend and help out at the Term 1 Swimming Term 2 Cross Country and Term 3 Athletics

Skoolbag NotesNewsletter Please take time to read ALL of it That way you will be informed and it will make our work in compiling it worthwhile We are always open to suggestions for improving it or items

you would like to see addressed just email

FAQrsquoS Homework The school supported by its community PampC and Department of Education has guidelines to set and follow up completion of homework The responsibility lies with parents about how this is implemented Where family commitments or structure prevents this parents or senior students should communicate this to the teacher If parents wish to have further time eg over weekends please let the teacher know

Always let the class teacher know if homework is causing issues for your family early A hostile homework environment will be counterproductive

Parents are encouraged to enjoy homework with their child NOT enforce it The growth to independence will be gradual and dependent on each child and their skills One of my children was independent by Year 1 and another by University

Setting the pattern early that learning is ongoing and lifelong and not confined to school universitywork

Provide ongoing accurate information to understand how easy or difficult the homework is for their child

Early yearrsquos homework focuses on acquisition of essential literacy and numeracy skills Increasingly through the grades the focus will change to independent completion problem solving research skills and presentationcommunication skills to enable further successful study

Remember your child is your child so you make the decision on homework We provide the support

FAQ 2 - PSSA selection - Year 3-6 This is not a beginners program but for students with some practical skill Further detail will be provided in the next newsletter from Miss Robertson

Susan Allen Principal

Deputyrsquos MessageEvery child deserves a

championmdashan adult who insists that they become the best that

they can possibly beRita Pierson

As teachers these are powerful words that challenge us to engage and connect with the diverse and amazing people that fill our classrooms every day My name is Ms Lauren Sten and I am excited to be joining the amazing Randwick Public School community in the capacity as Relieving Deputy Principal Some of the roles and responsibilities associated with the position at Randwick Public School include overseeing the Learning Support program leading the WHS and Language programs and supporting Mrs Allen and Ms Chisholm in leading the school I am immensely overwhelmed by the positive welcome I have received and am excited for the wonderful busy year of learning ahead My passion and experience in education extends beyond the classroom and into the research and evidence that enhances student progress and achievement I have come from Ashfield Public School as Assistant and Relieving Principal for 7 years and spent time working in State Office in the Leadership and High Performance Directorate developing programs to enhance the capacity of New South Wales School Leaders

Please feel free to contact the office on 9398 6022 if you need to get in contact with me

Lauren StenRelieving Deputy Principal

Please ensure all lsquoResponsible Use Agreementrsquo notes are signed and returned to class teachers this week (Yr 1-6) This is an important part of our Digital Citizenship program at RPS

iParent

PampC MessagePampC Profile Noelle Phegan President

I am the proud mum of Paige and Riley who have been at Randwick since kindy and are now starting in years 5 and 3 respectively

It was always my intention to be involved in the school My mum was involved in my school which showed me how critical parent involvement is to enable schools to achieve things beyond what the Department will provide

Over the years I have found all kinds of ways to help out at school I have undertaken odd projects tutored through the SAMP and SARP projects painted faces and sold raffle tickets at the BBQs packed calendar art and Easter raffle tickets counted cash after fundraising There are so many ways to contribute

My message is that Randwick PS is a community a truly wonderful school community that we are all fortunate to be part of A focus for the PampC this year will be to help everyone find their own small way to contribute to the community and help keep it strong Have a wonderful 2019

Cowper Street Carpark

As part of the new building automatic gates have been installed Until further notice this carpark is for staff only If you park in this area you will not be able to access your car once the gates are closed Please do not force the gates open as you will be liable for the damage caused to the motors and motor fixings

Parents in STEM fields survey

If you work in Science Technology Engineering or Maths fields please consider sending us your contact details via the link below We might like to contact you about your field if there is a relevant teaching and learning unit throughout the year

httpsgooglformsGkS1TRGII87v1utz1

Want to know what 2019 holds for Randwick Public School

The best way is to come along to PampC meetings from 700pm on the third Monday of every month during term The next meeting is on 18 February in the schoolrsquos new administration building Not long to wait

The meetings are a great opportunity for you to hear of activities in and around the school On the agenda for the next meeting is the report on language classes in response to feedback at a parent meeting last year and plans for the Back to School BBQ

Cannot make it to the meetings but want to know what is

2019 Staff List

Principal Susan Allen Deputy Principal Rachael Chisholm (Kindergarten Stage 3) Deputy Principal Lauren Sten (Stage 1 Stage 2)

KM Blue Marissa Saucis [Kindergarten Assistant Principal] KV Violet Kat Valenti KR Pink Maggie Robinson

KP Orange Rikki Parker KG Green Rosie Guerrera KB Yellow David Beeby

KS Red Sam Sale 1R Orange Sally Riordan

1G Pink Anna Golding 1K Green Nicole Kalofonos 1B Aqua Brittany Goward 1T Blue Kirsty Taylor

1WA Yellow Michelle Amestoy [F] Claire Whitcombe [M-Th] 2M Blue Louise Manning ndash [Stage 1 Assistant Principal]

2H Yellow Adrian Hammond 2G Green Robyn Greenfield

2F Red Layla Fukui 2KC Orange Leanne King [M-W] Mia Charlupski [W-F]

2D Violet Deirdre Grace 3P Green Daniel Pozarik 3K Yellow Sally Kennedy 3G Red Emma Garroway

3S Violet Connie Saad 3LB Pink Karen Louey [M-W] Emma Butler [Th-F] 4R Blue Alyce Robertson ndash [Stage 2 Assistant Principal]

4C Green Chris Csabonyi 4L Yellow Nikki Laurendet 4S Pink Paula Steel

4J Orange Jacqui Clancy 5BP Pink Jillie Brayley [M-W] Sarah Penprase [Th-F] 5P Aqua Simon Pillidge 5J Green Taylor Johnston 5W Red Rhys Whalley 6B Blue Quetzal Bell ndash [Stage 3 Assistant Principal]

6N Yellow Michael Nemeth 6T Orange Charles Townsend 6A Violet Alex Blake

SS Pathways Laura Richards [M-T] STEM Teacher Enrichment Laurie Russell

RFF Ashley Thompson [M-W] STLA Hayley Kain EaLD Balusi Nunez [T-F] Italian Franca Fredericks Svetlana Skrypnikova [M]

Mandarin Xia Liu Narelle Mallet [M] Music Michael Brown [M-Th] Library Maria Goodstone [MT] Annette Cullinan [W-F]

School Counsellor Ruth Reid Youth Worker Maegan Williams

Office Reception KarenB KarenM Rana Debbie Christine Donna General Assistant Rod Margettes

happening in the PampC The PampC formally communicates through the schoolrsquos bulletin and the SkoolBag app and articles cover key topics and information We also have a Facebook page where we post key events and information Do check it out at httpswwwfacebookcomrandwickpublicschoolpc

PampC MessagePampC Profile Noelle Phegan President

I am the proud mum of Paige and Riley who have been at Randwick since kindy and are now starting in years 5 and 3 respectively

It was always my intention to be involved in the school My mum was involved in my school which showed me how critical parent involvement is to enable schools to achieve things beyond what the Department will provide

Over the years I have found all kinds of ways to help out at school I have undertaken odd projects tutored through the SAMP and SARP projects painted faces and sold raffle tickets at the BBQs packed calendar art and Easter raffle tickets counted cash after fundraising There are so many ways to contribute

My message is that Randwick PS is a community a truly wonderful school community that we are all fortunate to be part of A focus for the PampC this year will be to help everyone find their own small way to contribute to the community and help keep it strong Have a wonderful 2019

Cowper Street Carpark

As part of the new building automatic gates have been installed Until further notice this carpark is for staff only If you park in this area you will not be able to access your car once the gates are closed Please do not force the gates open as you will be liable for the damage caused to the motors and motor fixings

Parents in STEM fields survey

If you work in Science Technology Engineering or Maths fields please consider sending us your contact details via the link below We might like to contact you about your field if there is a relevant teaching and learning unit throughout the year

httpsgooglformsGkS1TRGII87v1utz1

Want to know what 2019 holds for Randwick Public School

The best way is to come along to PampC meetings from 700pm on the third Monday of every month during term The next meeting is on 18 February in the schoolrsquos new administration building Not long to wait

The meetings are a great opportunity for you to hear of activities in and around the school On the agenda for the next meeting is the report on language classes in response to feedback at a parent meeting last year and plans for the Back to School BBQ

Cannot make it to the meetings but want to know what is

2019 Staff List

Principal Susan Allen Deputy Principal Rachael Chisholm (Kindergarten Stage 3) Deputy Principal Lauren Sten (Stage 1 Stage 2)

KM Blue Marissa Saucis [Kindergarten Assistant Principal] KV Violet Kat Valenti KR Pink Maggie Robinson

KP Orange Rikki Parker KG Green Rosie Guerrera KB Yellow David Beeby

KS Red Sam Sale 1R Orange Sally Riordan

1G Pink Anna Golding 1K Green Nicole Kalofonos 1B Aqua Brittany Goward 1T Blue Kirsty Taylor

1WA Yellow Michelle Amestoy [F] Claire Whitcombe [M-Th] 2M Blue Louise Manning ndash [Stage 1 Assistant Principal]

2H Yellow Adrian Hammond 2G Green Robyn Greenfield

2F Red Layla Fukui 2KC Orange Leanne King [M-W] Mia Charlupski [W-F]

2D Violet Deirdre Grace 3P Green Daniel Pozarik 3K Yellow Sally Kennedy 3G Red Emma Garroway

3S Violet Connie Saad 3LB Pink Karen Louey [M-W] Emma Butler [Th-F] 4R Blue Alyce Robertson ndash [Stage 2 Assistant Principal]

4C Green Chris Csabonyi 4L Yellow Nikki Laurendet 4S Pink Paula Steel

4J Orange Jacqui Clancy 5BP Pink Jillie Brayley [M-W] Sarah Penprase [Th-F] 5P Aqua Simon Pillidge 5J Green Taylor Johnston 5W Red Rhys Whalley 6B Blue Quetzal Bell ndash [Stage 3 Assistant Principal]

6N Yellow Michael Nemeth 6T Orange Charles Townsend 6A Violet Alex Blake

SS Pathways Laura Richards [M-T] STEM Teacher Enrichment Laurie Russell

RFF Ashley Thompson [M-W] STLA Hayley Kain EaLD Balusi Nunez [T-F] Italian Franca Fredericks Svetlana Skrypnikova [M]

Mandarin Xia Liu Narelle Mallet [M] Music Michael Brown [M-Th] Library Maria Goodstone [MT] Annette Cullinan [W-F]

School Counsellor Ruth Reid Youth Worker Maegan Williams

Office Reception KarenB KarenM Rana Debbie Christine Donna General Assistant Rod Margettes

happening in the PampC The PampC formally communicates through the schoolrsquos bulletin and the SkoolBag app and articles cover key topics and information We also have a Facebook page where we post key events and information Do check it out at httpswwwfacebookcomrandwickpublicschoolpc

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CALLING New Rugby Players

Registration Open 2019Clovelly Eagles Junior Rugby Club

Clovelly Eagles invite new players to the club

Boys amp Girls welcome U6 to U12subject to available team spots returning players have priority

When - Saturday 16th FebruaryWhere - Clovelly Surf Club

Time - 330 to 5pmBring - Proof of age (birth cert passport)

Fees - U6 amp U7- $150U8 U9 U10 U11 amp U12 - $190

Family 3 or More - $450Socks shorts amp jersey included in fees

jersey to be returned at the end of the season

Saturday 16th February 330-5pmCLOVELLY SURF CLUB

Register and receive your NRL pack

Delivered by

getactive

START 11 February 2019

TIME Mondays 330pm

LENGTH 6 weeks

AGE 8 - 12 years

COST $60

WHERE Queens Park Field 13 Darley Road Queens Park NSW 2022

httpswwwthespeechschoolcomau

Public Speaking Tuition for Years 3-6

THURSDAYS

wwwthespeechschoolcomau

for bookings and more details