Spring Farm Public School

Newsletter Term 4 Week 3

From the Principal

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been a busy start to the term however, there has already been many student successes and celebrations. Spring Farm Public School Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students participated in the Macarthur Aboriginal Kids Day; the students had a wonderful time connecting with culture and networking with other students. Thank you to all the staff who organised and supervised the students for the day.

Our primary students also participated in the final PSSA competition for the year. All students demonstrated great sportsmanship over the season. Thank you to all staff who organised and coached their respective teams. 

Congratulations to Lara F for coming runner up in Regional South Operational Directorate Primary Schools Public Speaking competition Grand Final last week.

Term 4 is traditionally a very busy term with quality teaching and learning happening, students report cards being finalised and programs and events happening throughout this period (please refer to the events below, on the skoolbag app and on the school website under the Events Tab).

 

Parent workshops to assist your child/ren

The school has organised some numeracy workshops for parents and carers to learn about current numeracy practices and to assist their children in the classroom or at home.

 

  • Numeracy workshop two - Wednesday 6 November 2019 from 2pm in Stage 2 Nifty

 

Student Leader Speeches

Year 5 students will be provided the opportunity to present a leadership speech for 2020. This will be held in the school hall on Monday 4 November from 9:30am. Parents and carers are welcome to attend.


Please download the Skoolbag app for school information.

Please view the school’s website for school events and information.


Donovan Jance

Principal 

Congratulations Lara

Absences

Thank you to the parents and carers who have called the school office, emailed the school or sent a written note explaining the reason/s for your child being away. Under the Department of Education, it is a legal requirement to provide an explanation to the school stating the reasons why your child was absent from school. If a student is absent on a regular basis, under Department of Education guidelines we are required to monitor the non-attendance, record it onto our data base and work with you to improve your child’s attendance.

If your child returns to school and the class teacher or the school has not received a reason for your child’s absence within a few days, the class teacher will send a reminder note (please see the sample). Please give a detailed explanation on the reason why your child was away and return it with your child to give to their class teacher.

When your child returns back to school, it is important to write an explanation note, contact the school or use the SkoolBag app explaining their absences, rather than wait for the reminder note.

Kindergarten Transition

All of our staff have been working tirelessly to organise engaging class programs, as well as develop Kindergarten Orientation and Transition programs. The Kindergarten transition program will occur on 31 October & 1 November and continue on 7 & 8 November 2019 from 9.30am to 11am. Please be aware there will be increased traffic with new parents and pre-kindergarten students at these times.

Swim scheme

Swim scheme will start 11th November 2019. Each child should bring a swimming costume, towels (2), hat and fruit break in a small bag. Ensure all clothing and towels are labelled with your child’s name. It is recommended that students use adequate sun protection; a rash shirt is also recommended.

 

Students will be assessed during the School Swimming and Water Safety Program for all water safety skills without wearing goggles.

Important Changes to Enrolment Policy

Upcoming Events

Grand Friends Day - 11th November 2019 

1.30pm-2.30pm

See information provided below.

Barn Dance Fundraiser - 27th November 2019

See information provided below.

2019 Presentation Day - Thursday 12th December

9.30am - 11am

Further information to be sent out in Term 4

SFPS Christmas Concert - Tuesday 17th December

5pm-8.30pm

Further information to be sent out in Term 4

Year 6 Farewell - Wednesday 18th December

Further information to be sent out in Term 4

Last Day for Students for 2019

Wednesday 18th December

Grand Friend's Day

Student Leader Fundraiser

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Spring Farm Public School is an official member of the Positive Behaviour for Learning. Please visit the PBL site to access more information https://pbl.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Spring Farm Public School’s fortnightly focus for Week 3 & 4 will be: Being Respectful to All Staff and Visitors

Keep an eye out on our Facebook Page for our upcoming PBL Focus'

Canteen Online Ordering

 The school canteen has online ordering now available; please download the Flexischools App on your phone to utilise this optional service.

For further information visit: https://flexischools.com.au/mobile-app

Breakfast Club each Wednesday morning

A continued Thank you to Ms Smith and staff who organise and volunteer their time to provide a breakfast club for all students.

Thank you to Lomandra Community Project for supporting the breakfast club.

School Fundraising

Ice Blocks

Year 6 continue to sell Zooper Doopers during lunch breaks; these are $1. All money raised goes toward Year 6 2019 fundraising.

P&C

P&C Meeting 

The next Spring Farm Public School P&C meeting swill be on Monday 4 November and 2 December 2019 at 7pm in the Staff Room in Block A. 

All parents and carers are welcome to attend. 

More information about Spring Farm P&C can be found on https://b-m.facebook.com/Spring-Farm-Public-School-P-C-297673650711663/



Uniform Shop

Open Wednesdays 8.30am-8.55am. 

To make alternative arrangement to purchase from the Uniform Shop, please email springfarmpublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au.

Important School Information

2020 OPAL school travel applications now open


To assist with any enquiries you may receive regarding student travel applications, we have provided some information below.

 

Applications for student travel in 2020 opened on Friday, 11 October 2019.

 

Students progressing to year 3 and year 7 no longer need to re-apply if they:

·         are continuing at the same school

·         are residing at the same address

·         have not been sent an expiry notification from Transport for NSW.


Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notification via email.

 

Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply.

 

If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails

 

Applications need to be submitted before 31 December 2019 to ensure student entitlements are updated and their current entitlement/card is not cancelled. If their application is submitted after 31 December 2019, the system will automatically cancel an entitlement/card and a new one will need to be issued.

Community Information

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