Pelican Flat Public School Newsletter

Pelican Flat Public School acknowledges the traditional lands of the Awabakal people we teach and learn on and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

The end of Term 3 is in sight and we've had a lot of events going on in recent weeks! It's been really lovely seeing staff putting in extra time and effort to provide high-quality experiences for our students, whether it be sporting, social or wellbeing.

Tell Them From Me Survey

A friendly reminder that our Tell Them From Me Parent Survey is now open. To access the survey for our school go to:  

http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/s6fxb

We value community feedback and appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey, which is open until Friday 4th November.  

School Holidays and Public Holiday

School Holidays Next Thursday 22 September is a Public Holiday. Students should not attend school on this day.  Friday 23 September is the final day at school for students for Term 3.   Students return for Term 4 on Monday 10th October.  

Bushfire Period

The NSW Department of Education has engaged external experts to conduct assessments of all NSW government schools to identify schools at greater risk of impact from bushfires.

To support the health, safety and wellbeing of students and staff in your school, the department in consultation with NSW Rural Fire Service, will direct the school to temporarily cease operations on days when a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating has been declared for your school’s NSW Fire Area. Alternative learning arrangements will be put in place for these days.

In addition, schools may be made non-operational due to changing higher risk conditions and relevant advice from emergency services.

Further information can be found in the document below. Thank you to the staff of Pelican Flat Public School for always going above and beyond for our students. 

Hats

As the weather warms up, students are required to wear a hat or play in the shade. Hats can be purchased from the uniform shop for $10. The uniform shop is open each Wednesday morning from 8:45am. Please ensure your child's name is on all of their belongings so that items can be easily returned. 

Student toilets

Recently, the boys toilets have been significantly vandalised during school hours. This made us all very sad and disappointed. Students have been reminded that the toilets are not for playing in and that acts such as these takes money away from them and their learning. We ask that parents reiterate these expectations at home so that we can keep our school a clean and safe learning space for everyone. 

Staffing for 2023

As we head into the second half of term 3, it is getting to that time where classes and staffing for 2023 is being reviewed. If you know of any families who would like to join Pelican Flat Public School in 2023, please encourage them to make contact with us. We welcome everyone to your school. 

We are now taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2023. If your child is starting Kindergarten in 2023 see the office about our transition program. Transitions activities allows the children to visit the school each week and take part in classroom activities, allowing them to become familiar with our school setting and the day-to-day structures of a Kindergarten classroom. It has proven to be a beneficial for students transitioning into school.

If you are not returning to Pelican Flat Public School in 2023, please contact the school in writing to let us know. 

Mrs Leanne King

Principal of the magnificent Pelican Flat Public School

Last Friday's Rainbow Dash was a fun filled event shared by students, teachers, family and the community.

Thank you to Megan and the Pelican Flat Public School P and C for their hard work and organisation of the event. Thank you to all the volunteers who served lunches, helped set up, sprayed kids with water or chalk and who helped pack up. We are so grateful for every single one of you.

Thank you to Fire and Rescue NSW Station 447 Swansea for soaking the students and teachers. Thank you to the families who came and shared the day with us and danced and cheered. Today showed how amazing our community is. One I am so thankful to be a part of.

My child won’t go to school. What should I do? You should contact the principal as soon as possible to discuss the issue and ask for help. Strategies to help improve attendance may include a referral to the school’s learning and support team or linking your child with appropriate support networks. The principal may seek further support from the Home School Liaison Program to develop an Attendance Improvement Plan.

What if my family decides to go on holidays? Families are encouraged to travel during school holidays. If travel during school term is necessary, discuss this with your child’s school principal. An Application for Extended Leave may need to be completed. Absences relating to travel will be marked as leave on the roll and therefore contribute to your child’s total absences for the year.

What is the importance of arriving on time? Arriving at school and class on time:

• Ensures that students do not miss out on important learning activities scheduled early in the day

• Helps students learn the importance of punctuality and routine

• Give students time to greet their friends before class

• Reduces classroom disruption

* Lateness is recorded as a partial absence and must be explained by parents or carers.

Our school assemblies are held fortnightly on Friday afternoons at 2:00pm. This is an opportunity for student achievements to be recognised. Our student leaders run the assemblies and each class takes turn to present an item or showcase their work. 

Our next assembly is scheduled to be held on Friday 12 July at 2pm under the cola. Everyone is welcome to attend. 3/4 will present an item and 1/2 will receive the Certificate of Excellence. 

• Kids with GRIT have a positive attitude and a growth mindset. They believe they can do anything they set their minds to.

• Kids with GRIT never give up.  They believe that challenges will make them smarter and they believe that mistakes are proof that they are trying. 

• Kids with GRIT are persistent and resilient.  They dream big and work hard towards making those dreams come true. 

• Kids with GRIT know that they are the boss of their thoughts and their feelings.  They manage their anger, frustrations and worries and bounce back from difficulties. 

• Kids with GRIT catch negative I Can’t thoughts that stop them from enjoying their day and change them into positive I Can thoughts.

• Kids with GRIT maintain friendships by sharing, taking turns, and being honest and trustworthy- they don’t play to win the game but to win friendships. 

• Finally, kids with GRIT know how to stand up for themselves and are confident, courageous and brave.

WEEK 8

7 - 9 September - Stage 2 camp

WEEK 9

16 September - Kindergarten 2023 transition session 1

16 September - Rainbow Dash

Week 10

22 September - Public Holiday

23 September - Last day of Term 3

WEEK 1

10 October - First day of Term 4 for students

WEEK 2

18 October - Kindergarten 2023 transition session 2

21 October - Assembly - CoE 1/2, item 3/4

21 October - PSSA Touch football gala day

WEEK 3

Ride Safely to School Week

WEEK 4

31 October - Year 6 Transition to Swansea High School

2 November - Kindergarten 2023 transition session 3

4 November - Assembly - CoE 5/6, item K/1

5 November - Pelican Foreshore Markets

WEEK 5

WEEK 6

18 November - Kindergarten 2023 Transition Session 4

18 November - Assembly - CoE 3/4, item 1/2

WEEK 7

Swim Scheme all week

WEEK 8   

Swim Scheme all week

A reminder that students need to put notes and money into the red letterbox in the office in the morning before the morning bell at 8:55am.

Just a reminder that payments to the school; bookpack and subscription fee, excursions and sporting costs or anything to do with school activities, are paid into the school account, which can be accessed on the Skoolbag app or on the school website (https://pelicanflt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au). Uniform purchases are paid into the P&C Account (please see below for details).

NOTES DUE IN

• Canteen orders - due each Wednesday

President: Katrina Mackel

Vice President: Renate Heinzel and Katrina O'Neill

Secretary: Hollie Ritchie

Treasurer: Belinda Wolfenden

Uniform co-ordinators: Lauren Jurd

Canteen co-ordinator: Katrina Mackel

Bank details

Account Name: Pelican Flat Public School P&C

BSB: 032510

Account Number: 253979

Email address

pelicanpnc@gmail.com

If you are unable to do your day please organise someone to fill in for you. Numbers are available on the post on the Pelican Mums and Dads Facebook page.

PELICAN FLAT PUBLIC SCHOOL P&C ASSOCIATION THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Items available from the canteen at lunch after eating time (about 11:15am):

Fruit ice block 60c (Blackcurrent, Raspberry, Apple, Strawberry)

Smooze $1.00 (Coconut and Mango, Coconut and Pineapple, Coconut and Pink Guava, Simply Coconut)

Frozen milk cup 60c (Chocolate milk, Strawberry milk)

JJ's chips $1.50

Popcorn $1.50

Up & Go $2.00 (Strawberry or Chocolate)

Juice bomb $2.00 (Apple Raspberry, Grape, Watermelon)

Sea salt chips $1.50

Frozen juice $1.00 (Apple or Orange)

Thank you to all volunteers who help out at the raffles! We appreciate you!