SUTTON PUBLIC SCHOOL

As we are coming to the end of semester one, I want to thank all parents for their continued support. It has been a busy and bumpy semester with student and staff illness and getting back to a new normal. I know we have thoroughly loved having our gates re-open to our parents. It has been marvellous seeing everyone at school assemblies and sporting events.

Thank you to all those who attended our athletics carnival yesterday. Your support is appreciated. It was a wonderful day for all our students. We witnessed some record-breaking performances, amazing team spirit and excellent sportsmanship.

We thank you for meeting with teachers to discuss your child’s progress throughout the semester. Reports will now be sent home with students on Tuesday, 28th June.  Special work folders will be sent home with students on Friday, 1st July. 

We congratulate Mr Adam Mitchell (5/6) on the birth of his son Riley on Monday and wish Mr and Mrs Mitchell the very best. In Term 3, Mrs Stephanie Fitzsimons will return to Sutton PS after a semester of leave. Mrs Fitzsimons will work with 5/6M during weeks 1 and 2 of Term 3 until Mr Mitchell returns to school.  She will then take 2S for the remainder of the year as Miss Steele commences her maternity leave.

Congratulations to our newly elected P&C committee. Special mention and thanks to our canteen coordinator Georgie and Shannon for their work in providing canteen each Friday and at our Athletics Carnival. Next term the P&C will be organising volunteers to help at a Bunnings BBQ in Majura, a food stall at the Wamboin Fireworks and our Father’s Day breakfast. The school and P&C will also be working to organise our 150th Day of Celebration to be held on 22nd October. Watch this newsletter and social media for further details of how you can be involved with these activities.

 Clare Sullivan

June

27th - 29th - Book Swap

July

1st - Last Day of Term 2

18th - Staff Development Day

19th - Term 3 commences. All students K-6 return

21st - District Athletics Carnival

The NSW Teachers Federation has directed its membership to take industrial action in the form of a 24-hour strike on Thursday, 30th June 2022. As a result of the strike, we will still be open but will be providing minimal student supervision on this date. Minimal supervision means onsite teaching and learning continues however temporary class structures and a modified timetable are required to meet safety and supervision requirements. Thank you for your support and understanding during this short period of disruption.

Due to the planned NSW Teachers Federation 24hr Strike that will be held on 30th June. we will be postponing the QPSSA District Athletics carnival.The new date  is Thursday 21 July, Week 1 Term 3. 

Congratulations to all our students who have been nominated to move on to this next level of competition.  Notes have been distributed today and must be returned to school by Friday 1 July. Those who wish to order a meal deal are required to have their orders in on Monday, 27th June.

We have been pleased to welcome members of the NSW Police Force to Sutton Public School on Tuesday, 14th June.  Our visitors addressed students in Year 4, 5 and 6 regarding leadership, safety in the community and personal responsibility.  We look forward to future presentations connecting our students with the services and supports across our community,

Our school has recently connected with Consensus Education who will provide Sutton Public School with student workshops and teacher focused seminars designed to provide engaging and enjoyable learning experiences for students of all ages interested in critical thinking, debating, and public Speaking.

Our debating teams have had the opportunity today to work with Mrs Julian Davies to strengthen and rehearse their developing debating skills.  All of stage 3 have also taken part in a public speaking workshop.  

Consensus Education also organise THINKTANK— Critical Thinking and Communication Clubs for kids. By joining an online CTC club, you’ll learn:

• General knowledge

• Logic, philosophy and ethic

• How to articulate ideas with confidence through speech and debating

If you are keen to:

• Learn more about the world

• Challenge and interrogate big ideas

• Share your perspective with others

• Join friendly opportunities to debate against like-minded peers

 find our more at https://www.consensuseducation.com/student-clubs

We have noticed parents and their children walking through our bus zone area during afternoon pick up time. This is a no pedestrian area and should not be entered. Doing so impacts the safety of our students.

Parents parking away from the front gate of the school are asked to walk on the opposite side of the road, crossing to the front gate of our school at the designated 'safe crossing' zone.

Pick-up is from the front gate or inside school grounds at the silver seats and totem poles.

Thank you for your cooperation.

A link to guidelines for managing student behaviour on buses is below. We ask all families of students who travel on our school bus services to remind their children of the following key points.

Students will:

• behave courteously and respectfully in accordance with the Code of Conduct

• follow reasonable instructions from the driver (e.g. to wear a seat belt properly adjusted and fastened, where one is available;

• report any unsafe behaviour to the driver/their school

Students may have the following expectations of the bus driver and operator:

• safe travel

• be treated with courtesy and respect

• travel free from verbal and physical abuse or any form of bullying, intimidation and harassment

Consequences for breach of the Code of Conduct:

• depending on the degree of misbehaviour, students may have their pass suspended or may

be refused travel on the bus for a period of time determined by the bus operator in accordance with these Guidelines

• heavier penalties may apply to students involved in dangerous or group misbehaviour

• school Principals have the right to take additional disciplinary action against a student under the school’s policies related to student behaviour for any breach of the Code of Conduct

• NSW Police may take action against students in the case of suspected criminal behaviour

Download Guidelines for Managing School Student Behaviour on Buses (pdf 727KB)

https://transportnsw.info/student-code-conduct

Full album of Pyjama Day pictures can be viewed here.

https://sutton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/gallery/src-pyjama-day.html

K/1L

Jacob L - for his consistent effort in maths and enthusiasm during literacy!

Paddy J - for his impressive progress with reading and consistent effort in all learning areas!

1/2C

Xander W - for enthusiastic participation in sports!

Amelia - for enthusiasm for all class activities!

2S

Layla S - for her determination when learning new concepts in mathematics! 

Harry B -  for his focused and hard working approach to independent activities!

3/4E

Jahvarn T - for consistently high effort in all learning areas!

Nina G - for improved effort across all learning areas!

3/4T

Lachlan W - for displaying school values of caring an friendship!

Alice H - for improved use of reading strategies in class!

5/6H

Duncan M - for great curiosity and questioning in History!

Violet M - for great concentration and mathematical thinking in maths word problems!