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Term 1, Week 10

Principal's Report

We are fast approaching the Easter holidays and I would like to take the opportunity to thank the students, staff and families of Goulburn Public School for making me feel so welcome in the school community. I have been so impressed with the teaching and learning happening in every classroom and have so enjoyed getting to know the students and wider school community. Next week students will participate in a well-deserved pyjama and movie day, as well as take part in the much-anticipated Easter Hat Parade- I look forward to the fun!

As we come to the end of Term 1, I would like to share with you my learning journey. I was lucky enough to graduate after 4 years study and learn all I could about current educational research- it was not easy but I love learning new things. Habits we learn at school stay with us for life- we never stop learning!

I would like to wish all of our Goulburn Public School students and families a wonderful, safe and relaxing holiday break and look forward to seeing you ready for another action-packed Term 2.

Kim Smith

Principal

Congratulations Ms Kim Smith

School Attendance

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.

WK	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10	27 March	28 March	29 March *Rugby League Trials	30 March The Big Vegie Crunch - 10am P&C AGM Meeting - 3.30pm in GPS Library	31 March South Coast Touch Football Trials Possum Magic Theatre Workshop - Years 1 & 2
11	3 April	4 April *Athletics Carnival	5 April *Easter Hat Parade -10am	6 April PBL Rewards Day - Pyjama and Movie Last day Term 1	7 April GOOD FRIDAY
			School Holidays
	10 April SCHOOL HOLIDAYS	11 April SCHOOL HOLIDAYS	12 April SCHOOL HOLIDAYS	13 April SCHOOL HOLIDAYS	14 April SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
	17 April SCHOOL HOLIDAYS	18 April SCHOOL HOLIDAYS	19 April SCHOOL HOLIDAYS	20 April SCHOOL HOLIDAYS	21 April SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
			TERM 2
1	24 April *Staff Development Day	25 April *ANZAC DAY	26 April *Students Return Term 2	27 April	28 April

Possum Magic Theatre Workshop

Athletics Carnival

Easter Hat Parade

PBL Rewards Day

School Photo Day 2023

Monday 8 May 2023

PBL Value Of The Week

Week 9 - PBL Student of the Week

K-2 - Elijah

Week 9 - Achievement Awards

K-2 - Kevin, Ayden, Destiny, Eric, Mason, Rosealea, Indy-Maree

Week 10 - PBL Students Of The Week

K-6 - Elias and Naevia

Week 10 - Achievement Awards

K-6 - Dekota, Jaye Dennise, Trinity, Jazelle, Cataleya, Aria, Dekkoda, Corvin, Emily, Raygan

Week 10 Honour Ribbons

K-6 - Elvis, Jasmine, Jazelle, Elliott, Billy, Nicole

Library Book Borrowing

Library borrowing has commenced. To borrow books from the Library all students need a library bag. This is important to keep library books safe while travelling to and from school and from Lunch box mishaps. An recyclable shopping bag or pillowcase are some great options. Please make sure your child's name is clearly labelled on their library bag.

LIBRARY DAYS

MONDAYS - Mrs Lang	K Hume	5/6 Poidevin	3/4 Parkes
TUESDAYS - Mrs Lang	K-6 Deakin	5/6 Poidevin	3/4 Parkes	1/2 Belmore
FRIDAYS - Ms Macpherson	K-6 Cole	1/2 Jackson

Book Club

Book Club catalogues have been sent home.

Our school does not accept cash for book club orders. All orders can be made through the Scholastic Parent Portal via the link below.

https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/

Goulburn High School Year 7 2024

South Coast Touch Football Trials

Congratulations to Andrew who has been selected to trial for the South Coast Touch Football Team. Andrew will be competing in Narrawalle on Friday 31 March. Good luck Andrew!

Stewart House Donation Drive 2023

Every year 1,600 public school children attend our safe haven next to Curl Curl beach at no cost to their parents or carers. During a 12-day stay, they are provided with dental, optical, hearing and medical screening and treatment.

Children participate in educational programs and excursions designed to develop their social and emotional skills, build self-esteem and improve their overall wellbeing.

This experience provides children with a much-needed break from their current circumstance. Our children are inspired to see beyond the present and to have real hope and positive aspirations for their future.

Children in the care of Stewart House attend a specific purpose school onsite for 10 days of their 12-day stay. The NSW Department of Education provides infrastructure and staffing support for this school.

All other costs associated with the children’s stay are met from charitable donations.

Stewart House envelopes have been sent home. Thank you if you have already retuned you envelope. If you wish to donate to Stewart House, please return envelopes with your name and phone number and $2 donation back to school by Friday 12 May 2023.

All donations will enter a draw to win a $4000 gift voucher.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast club is in the SaCC building, Monday to Friday,

SaCC Programs

HEADLICE

Unfortunately we have had confirmed cases of head lice at our school. Could you please check your child’s hair and make sure you treat your their hair appropriately before returning them to school. Further information on head lice is available on the NSW Health website or through the Department's website:

http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/studenthealth/conditions/headlice/index.php.

Joke Of The Week!

From The Office

Administering Prescription Medication

When a medical practitioner has prescribed medication that must be administered during the school day, parents/carers must:

notify the school
provide up to date information as required
supply the medication and any 'consumables' necessary for its administration in a timely way.
Must be supplied in a blister/webster pack or original packaging with a prescription label attached.
Parents/carers of children who require prescribed medication to be

administered at school must complete a written request document.

Students must not carry medications and medications are to be delivered to the office by parents/carers or the chemists.

Non-prescribed medications

Schools generally don’t administer medication that hasn’t been requested for an individual student’s specific condition. In some cases the medical practitioner may not write a prescription for such medication because it may be available 'over the counter'. NSW Health advises that ‘over the counter’ medication may still be harmful and that schools should follow the same procedures for non-prescribed medications as for prescribed medications.

For further information, please contact the school office.

Update Your Details

Have you moved house? Do you have a new phone number or email address?

Please contact the school office to update any details that may have changed.

Visitor Check In

All parents/carers and visitors who enter the school grounds must check in at the front office. Please report to the office directly after entering the school gates and you will be issued with a visitors sticker to wear for the duration of your visit. This is for the safety of all students and staff members.

If you wish to speak to a teacher, please contact the office and a time can be arranged for you.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Online Payments

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.

School Zones

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Goulburn Public School P&C

Uniform Shop

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.

P&C Meeting

The AGM P&C meeting will be held Thursday 30 March at 3.30pm in our School Library.

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