Week 4 Term 4, 2018

NEWCASTLE PERMANENT PRIMARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS Denman Public School has recorded sensational results in the 2018 Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition. The competition is now in it’s 38th year, attracting almost 19,000 students from 340 schools. Congratulations to Ashton who received a High Distinction scoring in the 99.49th percentile. Deakon, Patrick, Conner, Phoebe and Charli received Distinctions all scoring above the 87th percentile. Congratulations to the following students who received Merits scoring above the 53rd percentile rank. Well done to Lucie, Lucas, Lillian, Cordeylia, Jody, Angel, Cory, Amelia, Brodie M, Jeb, Daniel M and Remmi in Year 5. In Year 6 Blade, Ella, Hayden, Annalise, Darcy, Heath and Vincent also received Merits. We are very proud of you all!

SUCCESS FOR LAUREN Congratulations to Lauren who has just returned from representing the Hunter Region in the PSSA State Athletics Carnival in Sydney. After success at both Zone and Regional level, Lauren competed in the 11 years Shot Put finishing with a PB of 8.38m. Lauren and her family had a great day and enjoyed the experience. We are so proud of your efforts Lauren – well done!

GO LAUREN!

MERIT AWARDS K – Nikki & Bohdi 1 – Bentley & Amelia 2 – Archie & Andrew 3 – Emma & Max 4 – Abby & Talia 5 – Charli & Jake 6 – Zaiden & Hayden Library – Andrew & Conner H Computers – Kaitlyn T & Max S

YOU CAN DO IT AWARDS

CONNIE CONFIDENCE

Charlotte S Improved confidence in reading and writing

PETE PERSEVERANCE

Fynn Demonstrating consistent perseverance in Literacy

OSCAR ORGANISATION

Jaxon P Demonstrating fantastic organisational skills in the

classroom

GABBY GET-ALONG

Eddy Displaying consideration towards others in the playground

RICKY RESILIENCE

Zavier G Demonstrating improved confidence and resilience

YEAR 3 CLASS NEWS It has certainly been a busy start to the final Term for our Year 3 class and every student has demonstrated their desire to knuckle down and continue to work hard to improve their results before they enter Year 4. The class finished Term 3 having thoroughly enjoyed Gym Matrix, the Michael Salmon Author visit, a School Disco and the Jump Rope for Heart Jump Off. This term, we have begun writing explanations using some interesting how and why questions – there will certainly need to be some research into several topics chosen by the students, to inform their writing. Our History unit will look into the First Fleet and Early Exploration of Australia. Our Science unit will look at the changes in state when objects are heated and how heat travels between objects. In Music, the class has been keen to learn the ukulele and a few students have mastered the switch between C, G, F and A chords and will be able to combine them in some well-known songs. Sport time is heating up with some fun and active Zumba sessions – thoroughly enjoyed by all. The most exciting event on our calendar will be the Dubbo Zoo Snooze excursion in week 6. Please be sure to read the notes which have details about the excursion and ensure all medical information is documented and returned. The final few weeks at school will include our intensive swimming program, Presentation Evening, the end of year party and Christmas activities

KIDS CORNER Taimana

Kindergarten Amazing art

work!

WONDERFUL WORKERS

K – Taimana & Harrison 1 – Zavier & Zara 2 – Daniel & Eddy 3 – Keira & Dawson 4 – Zali & Matilda 5 – Beau & Jody 6 – Sean & Ashton

POSITIVE EDUCATION DAY Last Friday November 2nd, DPS participated in Positive Education Day to raise awareness and understanding of Positive Education in schools and communities, and to encourage students, teachers and families to learn and talk about how to grow their own wellbeing, and support the wellbeing of those around them. This years themes for Positive Education Day was Colour Your Threads for Pos Ed – and it was fantastic to see students, teachers and staff wearing colourful clothes to make Positive Education visible in schools. A total of $161.40 was raised to support the Where there’s a Will Foundation. We would like to thank all families for their generous contributions.

Wellbeing Window

A highlight for Mrs Druitt at the PPA conference in Sydney last week was meeting Mr Michael Crossland

WHO IS MICHAEL

CROSSLAND? Michael Crossland is one of Australia’s most in-demand inspirational speakers. He is an extraordinary man who has defied the odds to build a life of exceptional achievements. He has overcome personal adversity, creating an amazing life, and now continues to inspire the lives of other young Australians. To learn more about Mr Crossland visit: michaelcrossland.com

SPORTS REPORT Zumba Students from K-6 are thoroughly enjoying Zumba sessions for sport. It’s great to see students singing, dancing and having fun with their friends, and working all their muscles at the same time. The perfect combination! We have two sessions remaining. Again, thank you to the SRC for kindly subsidising the cost of these sessions for students.

Intensive swimming Intensive swimming lessons will begin on 23rd November for students K-3 and selected students from Years 4-6. Notes were sent home last Wednesday. The green note needs to be returned to the office with $20 payment ASAP (unless you have a pool season pass).

Thank you to families who supported the Kindergarten Cake Day last week.

A total of $197.55 was raised and donated to the SRC.

We would like to thank Kaylene, Julia, Therese, Kate and Amy for their

assistance with running the stall.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

2018 Wednesday

7/11 Captain’s speeches and voting

Thursday 8/11

Year 2 assembly

Friday 9/11

Friday sport – Zumba Writing Workshop – SGS

Kindergarten Transition Day 3 UHCM performance

Thursday 15/11

Year 1 assembly

Friday 16/11

Kindergarten Transition Day 4

Monday 19/11

RSL Bursary Test

Tuesday 20/11

Stage 2 Excursion - Dubbo

EDEN IS ATTENDING THE PSSA STATE CRICKET 4 DAY CARNIVAL THIS WEEK.

GOOD LUCK EDEN!

CANTEEN ROSTER Wednesday

7/11 Yvonne Nicol

Friday 9/11

Amy White & Fiona Madden

Monday 12/11

Mel O’Hara & Debbie Squires

Wednesday 14/11

Yvonne Nicol

Friday 16/11

Milisa Borg & Renee Wallace

If you would like to volunteer at the school canteen please contact the school

WEISS Bars now available! Don’t forget ‘MEXICAN MONDAY’

Freshly made Nachos are now available for $4.00