Pelican Flat Public School Newsletter

Term 2, Week 5

Acknowledgement of Country

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.

From the Principal

I am always impressed by the excellent behaviour of the students at Pelican Flat Public School. Their hard work and efforts paid off today as they enjoyed yummy ice creams after successfully reaching the ice block goal in the bucket by filling it with earnt pelican pounds. We are now working towards a movie and snack day and know that all students are consistently displaying our 'care, share, learn' expectations. So I don't think this will take us long to achieve this goal.  

Teachers are working hard behind the scenes to write Semester 1 students academic reports which are scheduled to go home on Thursday 23 June in week 9. If you wish to discuss any aspect of your child's report, please contact your class teacher to make an appointment. 

If you have a child starting school next year or know of families who live in our zoning area, we are currently taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2023. Enrolments can be completed online through the Pelican Flat Public School website.

While we do understand that at this time of the year as the weather gets cooler, some children and families are going to get colds and flus. We ask that if your child is unwell that they undergo a Rapid Antigen Test at home before they attend school. 

We have a supply of Rapid Antigen Kits at school. If you are in need of these please contact the office and they will be distributed to you.

If your child is a close contact but is able to attend school as they test negative, please inform the school office.  

Have a great fortnight.

Mrs Leanne King

TRIVIA night!

Pelican Flat Public School are holding a trivia night on Wednesday 15 June at to help raise funds for environmental initiatives across the school and to help cover the costumes and entry fees for our students attending Star Struck this year.

Tickets are $10 per person with teams of 6 - 8 people of you register before 7 June 2022. Or $15 at the door on the night. If you register as an individual and you do not have a team, you will be placed into a team for the trivia.

There are great prizes to be won including a lucky door prize.

What to do to register and purchase your tickets:

STEP 1: Complete the form here: https://forms.gle/tnjtbjvMf3K9do8c6 to register as a team or individual

STEP 2: Put the name of the person who completed this form on an envelope or sandwich bag with the correct amount of money ($10 per person if paid before 14 June)

STEP 3: Hand money into the office by Tuesday 14 June 2022 to secure your spot! Pre-registration will close on Tuesday 14 June 2022

STEP 4: $15 entry at the door if you wish to attend on the night

We would like to thank Orana Hotel Blacksmiths for their support and hope to see as many parents, grandparents, students, friends, aunts, uncles, carers and neighbours at this community event!

Doors open 6pm, games begin at 7pm.

GO PINK!

Turn bread bags into play equipment

Ideas to add more vegetables

Home made sweet potato wedges 

Vegetarian Koftas

Attendance

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

• Gives students time to greet their friends before class

• Reduces classroom disruption

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

What do I do if my child/ren is late, or if I need to pick them up early?  

If your child/ren is late, you must accompany them directly to the front office for a late slip. The office staff will record the time your child/ren arrived, as well as the reason they are late. It is important that the parent/carer and student present at the office together on these occasions. Your child/ren will be given a slip to hand to their teacher. 

If you need to collect your child/ren early, you must present to the front office. Admin staff will record the time and reason for early collection and print a slip. Parents/carers are asked to hand this slip to the classroom teacher when they collect their child/ren from the classroom. Please note that it is at the Principal’s discretion as to whether the explanation will be accepted. A medical certificate may be requested for medical appointments.  

Inside the classrooms

Public Speaking Competition

During term 2, all students are asked to present a speech as part of the Speaking and Listening component of the English program. Public Speaking provides students with the opportunity to develop skills and confidence to speak in real life situations.

Students may choose a topic of their choice. We suggest students select a topic of interest that they enjoy and are passionate to speak about. Speeches are to be prepared at home. Students may see their class teacher for Public Speaking guidance and support. Class teachers will be listening to speeches from Monday 6 June 2022.  

Class finalists will progress through to our school finals in Week 8 on Thursday 9 June 2022. To align with the Glagabba and Zone Public Speaking, finals will be conducted in K – 2 and 3 – 6 groups.

One student from each stage will be given the opportunity to represent the school in the Galgabba Community of Schools and at the Zone Public Speaking Competitions in Term 3.

The note attached will go home on Monday 30 May along with tips and a marking criteria for K - 2 and 3 - 6 students. 

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Spelling Years 1 - 6 Week 6

We are using the Sound Waves program for spelling.

These graphemes can be used to make the 'ee' as in bee sound. A grapheme is a letter or a number of letters that represent a sound (phoneme) in a word.


Week 6 list

Spelling Years 1 - 7 Week

We are using the Sound Waves program for spelling.

These graphemes can be used to make the 'm' as in moon sound. A grapheme is a letter or a number of letters that represent a sound (phoneme) in a word.

Week 7 list

Sharing Success

Assembly

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. 

Congratulations to the following students who received awards at our recent assembly:


Certificate of Excellence: Lylah

Care Award: Connor, Willow, Chloe, Ziggy

Share Award: Mack, Koah, Ezekiel, Ashton R

Learn Award: Chase, Mylah, Dukey, Bailey

25 nights Home Reading: Connor, Felix, Sonny J, Mylah, Heidi,  Balyn

50 nights Home Reading: Sonny C, Leo, Chase, Astrid, Clare, Jasper, Ethan, Aaron, Ezekiel, Bailey, 

75 nights Home Reading: Bryce, Ella, Ziggy, Amy, Isis

Reading goal achieved: Bryce, Frankie x2, Sasha, Valley x2, Chase, Loki, Leo, Connor, Harrison, Aaron, Cleo, Georgia, Finn, Fletcher, Zoey, Summah, Isla, Balyn, Amy

Writing goal achieved: Sasha, Harrison, Astrid, Noah, Leo, Isla, Tayla, Kaley, Ana, Finn, Jarrah, Zoey, Ashton R, Ashton S

Mathematics goal achieved: Jye, Sonny, Ruby, Maddox, Ada, Koah, Jasper, Bryson, Georgia, Georgia, Isis, Ziggy, Jack, Ashton S

Personal goal achieved: Leo, Noah, Chase, Mack, Milla, Koah, Cleo, Kaley, Jarrah, Flynn, Iris, Oscar, Mackenzie, Summah, Isla, Tayla, Georgia, Isis, Bailey, Luca, Amy, William

Sport Award: Archie, Chase

Environment Award: Ana


Our next assembly is scheduled to be held on Friday 3 June at 2pm under the cola. Everyone is welcome to attend. 5/6 will present an item and also receive the Certificate of Excellence. 

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Week 6 focus: Share

Week 7 focus: Learn

Congratulations to the following students whose Pelican Pounds were drawn out at the recent assembly. Each of these students chose a prize from our PBL prize cabinet.

Benji, Milla, Ariana

Extra-curricular

Star Struck

The tickets are on sale now! Pelican Flat Public School students are performing in the show on 11am Friday 17 June and on Saturday 18 June at 7pm.


We would like to thank Miss McClellan for her support and organisation she has put in to provide our students with this wonderful opportunity. Also a massive shout out to all parents and carers who have been able to assist with transport when we have had practices away from school, we are so lucky to have a wonderfully supportive community. 

Premier's Reading Challenge

The challenge encourages students to read, to read more and read more widely.

Each year around 425,000 K-10 students participate in the Premier's Reading Challenge and across the state students read over 8,500,000 books as part of the challenge.

Students will read challenge book in the library and in the classroom. Students who complete the challenge will join Mrs King for a pizza party after the closing date.

Challenge closes for student entries: Friday 19 August 2022

Sport News

Athletics Carnival

The athletics carnival will be held on Friday 10 June at the school. The permission note went home today and is attached below.  Students will participate in a variety of activities through the day. There will be a coffee van for parents to purchase tea, coffee or hot chocolate throughout the day. 


Volleyball

Volleyball will be held each Friday from week 6 - 10 this term (except in week 7 with the athletics carnival on) will form part of the school sport program. 

Dates for your calendar

Term 2, 2022

WEEK 6

National Reconciliation week

  • 1 June - Just like you sessions for students K - 6 - https://www.justlikeyou.org.au/ 
  • 3 June - Assembly CoE 5/6, Item 5/6
  • 3 June - Star Struck rehearsal 
  • 4 June - Pelican Foreshore Markets

WEEK 7

  • 6 - 8 June -  June Public Speaking speeches in class
  • 9 June - Public Speaking stage finals
  • 9 June - GO PINK! day
  • 10 June - PFPS Athletics Carnival

WEEK 8

  • 13 June - Queen's Birthday Public Holiday 
  • 15 June - Star Struck Rehearsal
  • 15 June - TRIVIA!
  • 17 June - Hunter PSSA Cross Country
  • 17 June - Assembly CoE 3/4, item TBC
  • 17 June - Star Struck Performance 11am
  • 18 June - Star Struck Performance 7pm

Week 9

  • 20 June - P and C meeting 6pm
  • 22 June - Stage 2 and 3 Netball Gala Day
  • 23 June - Boccie inclusive sport day

Week 10

  • 27 June - 'A matter of seconds' program, First aid for children
  • 1 July - last day of term 2
  • 2 July - Pelican Foreshore Markets

From the Office

Notes and payments

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 
  • Athletics Carnival Permission note
  • Notes and $50.00 deposits for Stage 2 and Stage 3 camps

P&C News

Thompson's Pie Drive

The Pelican Flat Public School P and C are running a Pie Drive in collaboration with Thompson's Pies. 

Please complete the order form and return to the front office. You can download the order form below

Orders Due by: 3pm Friday 17th June 2022 – No Late Orders Accepted

P&C Account Name: Pelican Flat PS P&C BSB: 032 510 Account Number: 253979

(Please use student name followed by “PIES” as a reference)

Delivery information will be provided via SkoolBag, ClassDojo or follow  on the Pelican Flat PS Parents and Carers Facebook page. 

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Next P&C Meeting

Our next P&C meeting will be on Monday 20 June at 6pm. The meeting will be face to face in the Year 5/6 room. All welcome. 

P&C Membership

If you would like to become a member of the P&C, there is a $2 membership fee and a membership form to complete. Membership forms are available from the front office.

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P&C Committee

President: Katrina Mackel

Vice President: Renate Heinzel and Katrina O'Neill

Secretary: Hollie Ritchie

Treasurer: Belinda Wolfenden

Uniform co-ordinators: Amy Logan

Canteen co-ordinator: Katrina Mackel

P&C Information

Bank details

Account Name: Pelican Flat Public School P&C

BSB: 032510

Account Number: 253979


Email address

pelicanpnc@gmail.com

Canteen Roster - Term 2

WEEKDATEROSTERED VOLUNTEERSPOSSIBLE RELIEF VOLUNTEERS

6

03.06.22

Julia Stewart

Jacklyn Coe

 

Katrina Mackel

7

10.06.22

Melissa Harvey

Mrs Mac

Katrina O’Neill

 

8

 

17.06.22

Julia Stewart

Bella Taylor

Mrs Mac

9

24.06.22

Tracy Lofberg

Madison Innis 

 

Julia Stewart

 

10

01.07.22

Renee McKiernan

Mandy Eades

 

Katrina Mackel

On canteen days, students eat lunch during the first break of the day (recess). Volunteers are asked to be at school by 9am to start to prepare the food and will be finished by approximately 11:30am.

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.

Canteen

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)

Canteen items for sale

Frozen fruit stick $1.00
Smooze $1.00
Frozen milk cup 60c
JJs $1.50
Popcorn $2.00
Up & Go $2.00
Juice Bomb $2.00
Red Rock chips $1.50
Frozen juice $1.00

Orana Raffles

WeekDateVolunteer

6

03.06.22

Tracy Lofberg

7

10.06.22

 

8

17.06.22

Jarl Wolfenden

Brian Motley

9

24.06.22

Katrina Mackel -Stuart Mackel

10

01.07.22

Renee McKiernan

School

Holidays

08.07.22

 

School

Holidays

15.07.22

 


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

Uniform

If you have any school uniforms your child has grown out of, we would appreciate you donating them to the second hand pool. Not only do the funds we raise from the sale of these items go towards supporting the school, it provides opportunities for families to purchase cheaper uniform items for students.

Opening Hours - Wednesday morning 8:40am to 9:10am (please note there may be a change of day for uniform shop). If you are unable to make this time, please email your order to pelicanpnc@gmail.com and make payment into the P&C bank account (see order form for details). Your order will be filled on the next Friday and given to your child. Our Uniform shop is run by our P&C. Under no circumstances will the school be able to complete uniform orders.

Please be mindful that we do only open and fill orders one day a week. Please be mindful that if the weather was to change and your child needed tracksuit pants, a jacket or jumper you need to be prepared early.

Account Name: Pelican Flat Public School P&C

BSB: 032510

Account Number: 253979

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