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Thurgoona Public School—Providing the foundation for life-long learning
Thurgoona News
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11 Bottlebrush Street, THURGOONA NSW 2640 Phone: 02 6043 1244 Fax: 02 6043 2045
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://thurgoona-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/
Principal: Theresa Kane
Office hours: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm
Term 3, Week 7 5 September 2019
Providing the foundations for life-long learning
Principal’s Message
Congratulations Tournament of the Minds Teams
Tournament of the Minds (TOM) is an opportunity for students with
a passion for learning and problem solving to demonstrate their
skills and talents in an exciting, vibrant and public way. Teams are
required to work together on a Long Term Challenge for six weeks
without assistance from teachers, parents or peers. They are
encouraged to explore possibilities and experiment with ideas as
they endeavor to produce their best possible solution. They develop
a creative and original way to communicate this solution to others,
working within predefined parameters such as limited materials,
complex challenge criteria and the deadline of Tournament Day.
The teams must also participate in an unseen Spontaneous
Challenge on Tournament Day. This challenge requires rapid
interchange of ideas, the ability to think creatively and well
developed group cooperation skills.
Last Saturday both TOM teams participated in the Riverina finals in
Wagga. The teams won their categories and will compete in the
State final in Sydney on Sunday, 15 September at the University of
NSW. This is an outstanding achievement and I congratulate all
students for their commitment to TOM. Mrs Ward must be
recognised for providing extensive additional learning opportunities
for the students after school and during the weekend to prepare
them for the TOM finals.
Revised Enrolment Policy
The enrolment policy communicates a transparent enrolment
process to staff and the community. The policy was revised and is
designed for schools to manage all enrolment applications, encourage greater consistency in decision-
making and make sure the enrolment choices are clear for parents. ALL students living within the
Thurgoona Public School zone are eligible to enrol at Thurgoona Public School.
An Enrolment Policy information pamphlet has been attached to this newsletter.
Theresa Kane
Principal
Thurgoona Public School—Providing the foundation for life-long learning
School News
Shining a light on K-2
Book Week
Wow! What an amazing sight it was on Wednesday to see so many staff and students come dressed as
their favourite book characters.
Thank you to Mrs Peachey and Mrs Nicholls for their organisation of our parade and for the Book Fair
stall. A big thank you must also go to all the students and their families for their support and effort to
make our Book Parade such a success.
Book Week is an important reminder of how much enjoyment and knowledge we gain from reading
books, which is especially valuable in this digital age.
If you would like to find our more about how to best support your child(ren) to read at home, check out
the department’s website for parent tips at: https://schoolsequella.det.nsw.edu.au/file/1c9d5c6a-8126-
41e9-ad68-7efc70cb0917/1/reading-with-your-child-at-home-english.pdf
Happy reading everyone!
Kelly Grohmann
Congratulations Merit Award Recipients
Years K to 2 Merit Award recipients – Term 3, Week 6
Thurgoona Public School—Providing the foundation for life-long learning
School News
Year 3 Camp – We’re going to
The Great Aussie Holiday Park!
Not long to wait now (only 2 weeks in fact) until
we head off on the bus to The Great Aussie
Holiday Park!
We are all so very excited about the many fun
activities we will enjoy and the great times we
will have with each other.
We are, however, aware that this may be the
first overnight camp experience for your child,
so please take the time to talk to your child
about it. They may have concerns about camp
but try to emphasise the positives and all of the
fun they will have! Explore options and coping
strategies they may use should they have any
anxieties (i.e. home sickness) and make a
concerted effort to emphasise that they can
overcome any obstacles they may face if they
are resilient.
Further suggestions include sleep overs at
friends, other relatives or family members’
houses to support and assist in preparing your
child and their night away from their immediate
loved ones.
Below is the link for The Great Aussie Holiday
Park, if you would like to have a look at the
camp facilities.
https://greataussieholidaypark.com.au/
Keep an eye out for further information!
Year 3 Teachers and Camp Organisation
Committee
Responsible Pet Education Visit
K-2
On Wednesday, 18 September, students in
Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 will have the
opportunity to learn how to positively interact
with pets. This is a chance for students to
become more confident around animals in a safe
and fun way.
We look forward to meeting Helen and her dog,
Milo soon!
Thurgoona Public School is entering a team in this year’s
Relay for Life — The ‘Thurgoona Troopers’. More information
will follow soon.
Thurgoona Public School—Providing the foundation for life-long learning
School News
Thurgoona Public School—Providing the foundation for life-long learning
School News
Thurgoona Public School—Providing the foundation for life-long learning
School News
Thurgoona Public School’s Book Fair
started on Monday, 2 September and
concludes Friday, 6 September. The
Book Fair will be held in the school hall
at the following times:
8:30 am to 8:50 am every morning;
3:10 pm until 3:30 pm Monday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
is on every Wednesday morning with Mrs Grohmann in the
library from 8:30 am.
Library News
Book Club
orders
should
arrive this
week on
Friday, 13
September
Trent Barrett Shield
Students in Years 3 and 4 will be participating in
the Trent Barrett Shield Rugby League and
League Tag Gala Day at Alexandra Park on
Friday, 13 September. The aim of the day is to
expose children to Rugby League and League
Tag in a supported manner, with a focus on
development of skills. Students will be travelling
by bus, departing school at 9:00 am and
returning by 3:00 pm. Boys and girls playing
rugby league must wear a mouth guard. If any
parents are interested in being a coach for one
of the teams for the day please contact Mr
Shoard.
Riverina Athletics
The Riverina Athletics Carnival was held at the
Les O'Brien Athletics Precinct on Friday 30
August. Well done to all those students who
competed, they are commended for their
dedication and proud representation of
Thurgoona Public School in sporting activities.
Four students have now made it on to the
NSWPSSA Athletics State Championships in
Sydney in Term 4. Well done to our junior girls
relay team who came third. Mackenzie Ryan,
Elbe Shepherd, Aliyah Cross and Hailey Merkel.
We also had some great individual results.
Mackenzie Ryan came first in long jump and
second in high jump. Elbe Shepherd came
second in shot put and second in discus.
Congratulations to all these students and good
luck at the State Championships in Sydney.
Mr Shoard
Thurgoona Public School—Providing the foundation for life-long learning
Canteen News
New this week!
Fruit juice slushies for just $1.50
Recess and Lunch
Counter Sales Biodegradable cups and straws
Week 8 Meal Deal Chicken salad wrap and drink $5.00
Term 3: Hours of Operation Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday
SHOP
Week Date Time
T3 Wk
8
Friday,
13 September 8:30 am to 9:00 am
T3 Wk
9
Wednesday,
18 September 8:30 am to 9:00 am
T3 Wk
10
Friday,
27 September 8:30 am to 9:00 am
P&C NEWS
● $2.50 Sausage in
bread ● ●
● $2.00 Glow sticks x 5
$1.50
Thurgoona Public School—Providing the foundation for life-long learning
Term 3 Calendar
Term 3 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week 7
September
2
BOOK FAIR
P&C meeting at
7:00 pm in the library
3
BOOK FAIR
Stage 1 Gymnastics
ICAS Digital Tech
4
BOOK FAIR
Character Parade 2:15 pm
5
BOOK FAIR
Stage 1 Gymnastics
ICAS Science
6
BOOK FAIR
Yr 3-6 Peer Support
program
Week 8 9
K Mallee to visit Thurgoona
Preschool 2:00 pm
10
K Nervilia to visit
Thurgoona Preschool
2:00 pm
Stage 1 Gymnastics
ICAS Writing
11
K Daisy to visit Thurgoona
Preschool 2:00 pm
12
Stage 1 Gymnastics
ICAS Spelling
School Disco
13
K Callista to visit
Thurgoona Preschool
2:00 pm
Trent Barrett Shield (Yrs 3
and 4)
K-2 Assembly
11:50 am Item: Bluebell,
Announcing: Grevillea
Primary Assembly
Week 9 16
Stage 1 (Bluebell, Coolibah,
Grevillea, Huon Pine, White
Gum) excursion to Jindera
17
Kindergarten (Callista and
Daisy) excursion to
Beechworth
Stage 1 Gymnastics
ICAS English
Aboriginal Culture parent
meeting - 2:00 pm
18
K-2 Responsible Pet
Ownership
19
Kindergarten (Nervilia and
Mallee) excursion to
Beechworth
Stage 1 Gymnastics
ICAS Maths
JFHS extra transition
20
Stage 1 (Atalaya, Cypress,
Gimlet Gum, Melaleuca,
Rosewood) excursion to
Jindera
Yr 3-6 Peer Support
program
Week 10 23 24
Kindergarten 2020 Twilight
Information Session at 6:00
pm
Years 3 to 6 Cricket Gala
Day at Ernest Grant Oval
25 26
Yr 3 Great Aussie Holiday
Park Excursion
27
Yr 3 Great Aussie Holiday
Park Excursion
K-2 Assembly
11:50 am Item: K-2,
Announcing: Melaleuca
Primary Assembly 12:25
pm Sports Leaders
Footy Colours Day
Last Day Term 3
Thurgoona Public School—Providing the foundation for life-long learning
Term 4 Calendar
Term 4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Week 1
October
14 15
2020 Kindergarten
Orientation
16 17 18
Week 2 21
P&C meeting at
7:00 pm in the library
22
2020 Kindergarten
Orientation
23 24 25
K-2 Assembly
11:50 am Item: Nervillia,
Announcing: Atalaya
Primary Assembly
12:25 pm Wattle
Week 3
October/
November
28 29
2020 Kindergarten
Orientation
30 31 1
Week 4
November
4 5 6 7 8
K-2 Assembly
11:50 am Item: Mallee,
Announcing: Coolibah
Primary Assembly
12:25 pm Kurrajong
Week 5 11 12 13 14 15
Week 6 18 19 20 21 22
K-2 Assembly
11:50 am Item: Daisy,
Announcing: White Gum
Primary Assembly
12:25 pm Atriplex
Week 7 25
P&C meeting at
7:00 pm in the library
26 27 28 29
Week 8 2 3 4 5 6
Presentation Day
Week 9 9 10 11 12 13
K-2 Assembly
11:50 am Item: Callista,
Announcing: Rosewood
Primary Assembly
12:25 pm Needlewood
Year 6 dinner
Week 10 16 17 18
Last day for
students
19 20
Last day for staff
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Term 3 Community News