We are firmly full steam ahead for this term with a lot of things continuing around the school. I hope you are all ready for everything that is going to happen for the rest of this term.

Visitors Coming Onsite

This is just a reminder that everyone who comes onsite to Goulburn Public School must sign in at the office so that we know you are here. This is following Departmental policies, guidelines and procedures and is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every visitor here at school. Staff need to be informed you are here before you go into your child’s classroom as teachers are busy planning, preparing or teaching your child.

If you have any inquiries please visit the office. Thank you for your understanding.

Tell them From Me Surveys (TTFM)

The students in Years 4, 5 and 6 have done their surveys, now it is the parents turn!

Our parent survey is ready for you all to access. We look forward to hearing your feedback and any suggestions you have are greatly welcomed. Please follow the link below to access the parent survey. These close at the end of this week so please make sure you enter in your data. http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/6spvw

Selective High School Applications 2024

Applications for entry to a selective high school in Year 7 in 2024 are expected to open on 18 October 2022 and close on 16 November 2022 at 11:59pm. The Selective High School Placement Test will be held on 4 May 2023. The test will be paper-based. Parents that are interested in their children applying will need to access the link below and apply. https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7/application-process

Year 5 and 6 Camp

On Monday morning our Year 5 and 6 students left for their annual camp. This year it was at Berry - Sport and Recreation. Our very excited students boarded the bus and made their way down the coast for an exciting time. They participated in, archery, kayaking, and even went through the dark maze, which was something the students had to figure out in complete darkness. A few of them challenged themselves and went beyond some of their fears. Well done to all those that went

and pushed themselves to do things they thought wasn’t possible. A huge thanks to Mrs McDade and Mr Waterman for giving up their time to allow our students to experience camp and have a rewarding experience!

Book Fair

Last week we held our annual book fair. It was a huge success with lots of our students lining up to get a good look at all the latest releases. The library was very full each day with the children enjoying the books that were on offer. I saw lots of smiles and laughter as they perused the books and chose their favourites. A huge thanks to Mrs Lang who organised all of the books and trinkets and raised a lot of money to support our library and the school’s initiatives.

Covid-19 Updates

The school continues to send out the current guidelines of Covid-19 and the appropriate measures that we need to take. Please read those carefully as they change quite quickly.

Lastly, I continue to see our students working well, enjoying their time at school and developing a love of learning. It is fantastic to witness the look in their eyes when they grasp concepts and see that ‘light-bulb’ moment. I have been very impressed with all the student’s efforts in class.

If you have any questions, please feel free to see me. My door is always open.

Jeremy White

Relieving Principal

Parents of children from Kindergarten to Year 12 must ensure their children attend school every day. On occasion, your child may need to be absent from school. 

Parents must provide an explanation for absences to the school within 7 days from the first day of any period of absence. Where an explanation has not been received within the 7-day timeframe, the school will record the absence as unjustified on the student's record. As part of school protocol you will be contacted by a staff member after two days of absence without explanation.

There has been a bit of confusion when paying for certain events/activities/uniforms online.

The school events and activities are separate to the P&C run uniform shop. 

If you are purchasing uniforms – this is to be paid to the P&C account – their details are on their price lists. 

All other payments to the school for excursions/activities/sports etc are to be paid to the school account which the link is found on our school website.

https://goulburn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

then go to: MAKE A PAYMENT

There has been lots of mixed payments and it is making it difficult to reconcile accounts.  If you are unsure at all, please call the office on 48212827, and we can confirm for you.

We do not want any student to miss out on any activity due to payment not being received. 

Uniform orders can be made by contacting the P&C directly through their Facebook page at Goulburn Public School P&C Association. Alternatively, students can take a completed form together with cash (or the receipt number from direct transfer payment) to the office and the order will be sent home with students.

Please keep tags and the original packaging on all items that may need to be exchanged for a different size.

For all fitting enquiries or general uniform information contact the P&C on 0401 723 488. 

Thank you to everyone who came to our meeting, we greatly value your input. New members are always welcome. For more information see the Goulburn Public School P&C Facebook page or contact us through the school office. Our next meeting is Wednesday 16 November at 3:30pm. 

* Bunnings BBQ Sunday 6 November- volunteers welcome! Please come along and say g’day and buy a sausage sandwich to support GPS. 

* Colour Run- has had to be postponed until T1 2023. We’re looking forward to getting all students including our new Kindys involved in this fun event. 

* New rep. sports shirt design has been finalised. We’re looking forward to getting these fabulous shirts in for our rep. teams to proudly wear. 

* The KindyStart program for new 2023 Kindy students is just around the corner. Sessions are to be held throughout November and December. 

* We looked at a new skort design- it was very popular! Watch this space. 

* The soccer match excursion is coming up and the lucky students who are going have been chosen. 

* The P&C presented Mrs Lang with a cheque for $669, which was the proceeds of the Book Week cake stall. The money will be used to buy new books for the library. 

* The P&C will again purchase graduation bears for the leaving class of 2022. 

*A Christmas Stall is to be held again this year. Fabulous gifts will be available for purchase.