ZIG ZAG Public School

Another busy term is almost over!

Term 2 has been busy with lots Sporting activities, our whole school excursion to Sydney and the Teachers are finalising Semester Two reports for their students.

Although school SHOULD be back to “business as normal”, we really aren’t there yet!

It seems our school community is going through a second wave of COVID at present and to complicate matters, a lot of us have suffered a really bad bout of the FLU sickness (even after having the flu injection).

This constant wave of sickness, interrupts school operation and disrupts our students learning. The only way we can continue to minimise the transmission of both diseases is to test for COVID (RAT tests are still available from the school office, when you need them) and please let us know if anyone in your family tests positive. Keep your child/ren at home if sick and until clear of symptoms.

A reminder: Students should return to school as soon as their COVID isolation period is over and as soon as they are well. The following graphic is a reminder of how important school attendance is for students learning.

In addition, thank you for replying to our attendance text messaging symptom. It supports our record keeping and the Departments attendance policy.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/en/home/student-wellbeing/attendance-matters---resources-for-schools/Compulsory_school_attendance_parents_QAupdate_2022.pdf

It was wonderful to finally be able to go on our annual whole school excursion.

Taronga Zoo is always a wonderful place to visit but it is the entire experience of the excursion which is truly magnificent.

Our whole school excursions always remind me of what a wonderful bunch of teachers and students we have at Zig Zag PS.

The students ALWAYS step up on the day and make me so proud, not only with their exemplary behaviour but with the way they work with the teachers as a team and “do their bit” for the success of the day.

It is also a wonderful reminder of how important our Peer Support program and Buddy program truly are, in contributing to the development of our students as members of the wider community.

Well done Zig Zag Students and thank you to all our teachers for always being excited to go on our whole school excursions. An extra thank you to Mrs Wood who volunteered to organise this excursion this year, it’s a massive job!

“It’s been a busy term of sport….” is an understatement!

· The Athletics Carnival was very enjoyable and although wasn’t held at our beloved Oakey Park oval, having the use of the facilities at Jim Monaghan Atletics track was definitely a bonus. Students will be representing our school at the District carnival in Week3 Term 3.

· Cross Country - it was tricky trying to squeeze in our cross country carnival during all the wet weather earlier in the term, but with a glimpse of sunshine on a Friday, we made it happen.

Congratulations to the following students who participated in the District Cross Country at Wallerawang. They were:  Matilda Duffy, Elijah Barnes, Isikeli Tamanitoakula, Xavier Stiller, Cooper Whichelo, Amelia Keath, Mahailia Steele, Jessica Harding, Brayden Phillips, Elijah Hatte, Daniel McKay, Lakiya Capon, Kaedence Capon, Angus Small, Cody Smith, Brenton St John-Finn, Summer Sirisisavath, Claire Eagle, Olivia Selman.

An extra congratulations to Cody Smith who qualified to participate at Western Region held at Geurie.

· Four weeks of Sporting Schools was once again a huge success. Students enjoyed Tennis, Swimming, Gymnastics and an added bonus was Zumba with Mrs Howell

We hope to be successful for another round of sporting schools grant in Term 3.

· It is great to see the sportsmanship and team work when our students participate in the PSSA Team Sports.

Netball Report: A great game was had with Lithgow Public School. Both school’s displayed wonderful sportsmanship, with Zig zag scoring the most goals in our history.

Soccer Report: We went to Rangers Park with our boys and girls team to play Wallerawang Public School.

The boys had a tough match and showed great sportsmanship and skill for their first time as a team.

The girls team played short with only 8 players and performed brilliantly, with great spirit and attitude.

Everyone came back with huge smiles on their faces.

· TODAY: Lithgow High School Musical- Our students thoroughly enjoyed todays show, The Pirates of Penzance

· NEXT WEEK: NAIDOC WEEK

NAIDOC Week is a time to reflect and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of First Nation Peoples – recognising them as the Traditional Owners of the land.

This year NSW Public Schools will celebrate a week earlier to fit into the school term

Unfortunately, the Footsteps program we had booked for Naidoc week has been cancelled due to staff shortages. We are hoping to engage with the dance videos during next week.

· NEXT TUESDAY: Book Swap- in conjunction with Naidoc Week

· NEXT WEDNESDAY: A Robotics treat for 5/6 at the transformation Hub

· NEXT WEDNESDAY: ZOOM P & C Meeting @ 7pm. All welcome to join the conversation.

P & C Zoom Link https://bit.ly/3xLPqT5

Note: Users will need a registered Zoom login to access the meeting.

· NEXT THURSDAY: Proposed Teacher Industrial Action. More information early next week.

· NEXT FRIDAY: Year 6 fundraiser-Pyjama Movie Day, cost $2.00

· NEXT FRIDAY: SEMESTER ONE REPORTS GO HOME

Our boys and girls made us very proud  showing great school spirit and determination to do their best and work as a team while representing Zig Zag.

Thank you Wallerawang Public School for the fun games today and congratulations on your wins.

We are so proud of our netballers!

They displayed wonderful Zig Zag Sportsmanship, new skills and teamwork. They scored 15 amazing goals!

Thank you to Lithgow Public School for organising the game and making it so fun, congratulations on your win!

Lots of activity from 1/2W !

Littlescribe Mini Writing festival activities, Maths activities, Reconciliation Week learning and music with Mr Cook from the Mitchell Conservatorium Lithgow.

1/2W also had a wonderful time in the sandpit and winter sunshine; learning about capacity!

They investigated, estimated and measured capacity using sand in different sized containers.

· Recorders for Sale- Next term Mr Cook will be using recorders in music lessons. Due to the current COVID situation, it is recommended that students purchase their own recorder. We are sourcing a supply of recorders to be purchased from school, at a low price.

· 2023 Kindergarten Enrolment- we are taking enrolments now.

· Please Note: Change of day for Puffing Billies due to staffing issues.

Our Puffing Billies program will be held on Tuesdays this year. The program will commence in Week 7 (30th August) and will run through to Week 10 of Term 4.

· Morning and Afternoon Drop Off and Pick Up - we will continue to use this arrangement for drop off in the morning and pick up in the afternoon, as it has improved the management and flow of traffic in front of the school.

Please Note: We will continue to walk students down to Mill Street, where parents and carers can park and chat to one another until we deliver the children to you.

This arrangement has really improved the congestion in front of the school.

· School start times – just a friendly reminder that teachers are not required to be at school until 8.30am in the morning. Please do not leave your children at school prior to 8.30am, as they are not supervised by teachers.

 ZOOM P & C Meeting @ 7pm. All welcome to join the conversation.

P & C Zoom Link https://bit.ly/3xLPqT5

Note: Users will need a registered Zoom login to access the meeting.

To view more photos from our VERY BUSY School Term please visit our facebook page on the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/zzpublicschool/