Ellalong Public School

The year has continued well and we are seeing some fantastic work coming from our students. Check out the photographs below of some of the things happening in classrooms this week.

Thank you to the parents who responded to the survey and indicated an interest in learning more about how they can support their child's reading skill development at home. These sessions will be run later in the term. Stay tuned!

Our attendance results are in.... DoE Annual Report data says that we achieved 92.1% attendance in 2019, compared to 92.8% across the state. Unfortunately, this is a little decline in attendance since 2018 where we achieved 93.6%. Hopefully, we will achieve our 94% attendance target in 2020!

Ellalong Public School has been awarded a $15 000 sustainable schools grant! Over the coming weeks, we will be looking at waste and recycling within the school, and determining how and where we can make improvements. Also, we are looking to install a rain water tank that will capture the water off the shed over our playground equipment. This will help us establish and improve our gardens in the area.  Thank you to Vanessa Miller for successfully applying for the grant!

Paul Gaden

Principal

Term 1 - We have begun the cricket program for school sport, involving all classes on Friday's. This program aims to teach our students the fundamental movement skills involved in the game of cricket, and is delivered by expert coaches. 

Our thanks must go to Miss Logan-Pye for successfully applying for a Sporting School Australia grant, which enables us to run this program at no cost to parents.

Term 2- The highly popular Dance 2B Fit program will start in Term 2 Week 2 and conclude in Term 2 Week 9.

A big thank you to the P & C for supporting our families and paying for this program again in 2020.

At the conclusion of this program, students will receive a free mic ruler.

In Week 1 and Week 10 of Term 2 our students will be attending normal class sport.

When parents and caregivers are ordering books through Scholastic Loop online, could you please select All Kids and not Class Names when processing your order.

Thank you for your help.

We will be discussing "STRANGER DANGER" with the children. Could you please reinforce this important message and discuss this reminder with your child.

When collecting your child or children from the school to attend school based activities outside of Ellalong Public School, please make sure you come to the office and sign your child out.

Library days for students are listed below:

K/1B Monday

1/2R Monday

2/3K Wednesday

3/4B Wednesday

5P Thursday for Week 3 &  4, then Tuesday for the rest of the year

6L Thursday for Week 3 & 4, then Tuesday for the rest of the year

Please remember to return your books weekly and bring your library bag

A case of nits has been reported to the office. Please make sure you check your child's hair regularly and treat any signs of nits or eggs by using the treatments purchased from chemists and supermarkets. All eggs need to be removed from the hair as well to avoid and further infestation.

Enrolments are now being taken for the Sacramental Program in 2020. Please call M'Liss at the Parish Office (49901551) to register your child's name for Reconciliation, Confirmation or First Eucharist. If you know someone who would be interested in preparing for the Sacraments, please pass on these details to them.

First Reconciliation will be on the 26th March, with classes beginning four weeks beforehand on Saturday evenings, during Mass. First reconciliation is available to students in Year 3 and older.

Confirmation will be on Thursday 21st May with a information day planned for Sunday 17th May. Confirmation is being offered to students in Year 4 or above.

First Holy Communion will be on Saturday evenings 27th June, with classes beginning on 30th May for four consecutive Saturday evenings during Mass. First Holy Communion is being offered to students in Year 4 or above.

Kate Levido

Merit Awards: Jennifer L, Savannah T, Lucy B, Clay F, Charlotte N, Zac J, Spencer M, Kayla J, Violet M, Jakobe T, Sherrie H and Clover M.

PBL Awards: Jack S, Izaya M, Callan B, Riley R, Seth B, Ruby B, Zahlee H, Brayden R, Jeffery H, Sylis R, Mac B, Kaiden H and Jayson H.

Reading Awards: Kelsey L, Spencer E, Connor T, Max M, Pippa S,  Jedd S, Oscar P, Ruby B, Kiah G, Kirby B, Cruze H, Callan P, Hudsyn E, Kiarna M, Seth B, Dominic J, Liam P, Callan B, Jai C, Jakobe T, Clay F, Zahlee H, Poppy B, Beau G, Savannah T, Seb L, Kalarni G, Sophia T, Tait E, Charlotte N, Olivia N, Hunter H, Riley W, Harry D, Clover M, Lillian W,  Khyson S, Jacob B, Kaiden H, Emily P, Milah B, Piper B, Mac B, Declan  P, Alyssa H, Memphis P, Baylee C, Fletcher P, Violet M,Charles H, Max M, Jeffery H, Sherrie H and Annabelle T.

Principal Awards: Tait E, Jai C, Braxton G, Hunter H, Seth B, Jayson H and Callan B.

Pen Award: Braxton G.

The canteen will be operating on Monday and Friday for both recess and lunch, as well as Wednesdays for snacks. 

If you are interested in the canteen coordinators role for 2020, please see Mr Gaden at school.