Sutton Public School

We have established a School Social Media Team to enhance communication, build school connectedness and foster student and parent engagement.  We recognise the potential of social media and how it can benefit our school when used well. 

This week our School Social Media Team has participated in a two day workshop developing the skills, knowledge and understanding required to maximise the positive impact that technology and social media can have for our school's communication. 

Schools are subject to a level of public scrutiny over and above most other public organisations because we work with children.  This is why it is vital that we employ best practice in the use of social media. We want our students, your children, to be safe as we celebrate their school experiences and achievements.

Our school adheres to the Department of Education's Social Media Policy and Code of Conduct.  We have chosen to enhance our use of Facebook to keep our community informed of events and happenings knowing the security and privacy settings in place ensure our page is safe and secure.

We invite you to engage with the official Facebook page for Sutton Public School.  We ask that in joining our community on Facebook you understand the Terms and Conditions for use and follow the Rules of Engagement for our page.  You'll find these on both our Facebook page and our school website.

Enjoy our posts and help spread the news about the great things happening at our school.

On Monday 28th October all students will enjoy a live performance by Da Vinci’s Apprentice - a trio of musicians equipped with the weird and wonderful instruments of Da Vinci’s time. Da Vinci’s Apprentice had an inspiring message for our students: to hear the music in the world around them, and be inspired to make their dreams a reality!

• Upcoming Events
• CWA Public Speaking Competition
• Parent Consultation Evening
• Selective High School Placement Applications
• Snake Safety
• Bush Fire Response Plan
• P&C News
• Book fair Information
• Class of the Week
• Other Notices 

November

1st - Whole School Photo

4th - K-2 Excursion to the National Zoo and Aquarium (NOTE: change of date)

6th-8th - Stage 2 Camp Jindabyne

15th - Combined Schools Band Workshop

 15th - Yass Rostrum/CWA Public Speaking Competition

27th - Consultation Meeting - Looking to 2020

December 

7th - Sutton Community Christmas Party

12th - Primary Presentation Evening

13th - Infants Presentation Assembly

13th - End of year Concert

16th - Year 6 Farewell

19th - Final Day for Students

Our Learn to Swim Program for Kindy, Years 1 & 2 students will be held at the Gungahlin Swimming Pool from Monday, 25th November to Friday, 6th December. This is a 10-day program with lessons being conducted by fully qualified instructors from YMCA Gungahlin Pool.

Permission note below for further details.

 Nominations are invited from students in Years 2 to 6, of all primary schools in the Yass district, or who are resident in the Yass district.

When:  Friday 15 November 2019. 

6.30pm for Years 2 and 3;                       

 7.30pm for Years 4, 5 and 6.

Please click below to access the entry form.  Completed forms are to be returned to the school office by Monday 11th November.

On Wednesday 27th November, parents are invited to attend a meeting to discuss plans for class structure, school organisation and key focus areas for 2020.  The meeting will be held in the Year 5/6 classroom and begin at 6:00pm.  Please confirm your attendance by Monday 25th November through the school email, phone call or by responding via Skoolbag eform.

Applications for placement in Year 7 in selective high schools in 2021 open on 8 October 2019 and close on 11 November 2019. Parents of high performing primary school students wishing to apply must do so  online by the due date.

Application information  can be downloaded from the High Performing Students Team website at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7  

With temperatures rising throughout the state, school may encounter snakes as the reptiles seek refuge from the heat. Snakes usually prefer to retreat when people are nearby but if they feel threatened, they can become defensive.  When left alone snakes can present little or no danger.

If a snake is sighted at school staff have procedures in place to respond safely and appropriately. Our staff will:

• ensure all students and staff are kept away from the surrounding area and that the area remains out of bounds until the snake has been removed/captured
•  leave the snake alone while monitoring its movement
• contact our local licensed snake catcher to remove the snake 
• treat the snake as venomous until identified by a snake identification expert
• not try to catch or kill the snake

There are also a number of snake prevention measures we will implement  including:

• cleaning up rubbish regularly
• removing unused materials
• keeping grass short
• keeping exit doors to buildings closed

Our school is preparing  for the bushfire season.  With the support of the Sutton Rural Fire Service,  our school and community will monitor local conditions during the bushfire season – particularly when there is bushfire activity in the local area  - and be ready to respond.

Our Bushfire Management Plan, which has been reviewed by the Rural Fire Service,  is available on our website.

The department has conducted assessments of all NSW Government schools in bushfire-prone areas to determine the level of risk for bushfire. Sutton Public School lies within the centre of Sutton village and its direct bushfire exposures are deemed to be of relatively low risk.  

Our bushfire management plan ensures our staff

• Know the risk to our school and community
• Know the plan and can respond to an emergency
• Have the school ready to minimise danger
• Are alert and aware during periods of increased risk
• Are trained to implement an appropriate incident response following an event

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Sophie and everyone who volunteered for this year’s Murrumbateman Field Days. With your hard work the weekend raised just over $2000 that will go to improving our school.

Thanks as well goes to everyone who baked and volunteered for Alpine Classic Car Rally morning tea hosted by Sutton PS last Saturday.

HOW SHOULD WE SPEND OUR MONEY? HAVE YOUR SAY!

Should the P&C spend money on better classrooms, covered walkways, a new greenhouse, or something entirely different? What do YOU think? The P&C would like to understand what the priorities are for the school community. It's time to have your say! But be quick - this survey will only be available for a week (until Tuesday 29th).

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JHFDQ32

Once you’ve taken part in the survey, come along to our next meeting to discuss the outcomes.

The NEXT MEETING of the P&C is TERM 4, WEEK 3, THURSDAY 31st October at 7pm.

Please remember all are welcome, however if you can’t attend but would like something added to the agenda, please contact the P&C via email (suttonpublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au.) or on our Facebook page (@SPSPandCAssociation) to discuss.

Don’t forget we post all relevant P&C information and our events on our Facebook page, in the newsletter, on the noticeboard next to Kindergarten and via Skoolbag and all meeting minutes are available via the School website and upon request.

SUTTON COUNTRY FAIR 2020

Next term will see the P&C begin planning for our next Fair, which is to be held in Term 1 on Saturday 28th March.

The P&C are seeking a co-coordinator to work with Linda to run the Fair. This role will require a high level of commitment, however is a fun event to be involved in and is our major school fundraiser for the year. If we can’t find anyone to take on the co-coordinator role, the Fair may not be able to run in 2020, so please consider if you can donate some time and organisational skills.

(Note: you do not have to be a member of the P&C to take on this role).

Our annual Book Fair will be held from Wednesday 13th November to Friday 15th November.

Schoolastic supply a wide range of titles, including new releases, for students and families to choose from. Purchases may be made before school, from 8.30am and lunchtime. This particular event allows children and their families to choose books for themselves. 

So, save the date!

Robyn Doran

Librarian

5/6M were lucky enough to participate in a baseball workshop on Tuesday. They had a great time learning skills such as catching, throwing and hitting. Towards the end of the workshop students participated in a longest hit competition and Lachlan G managed to hit the furthest on the day. All students participated with enthusiasm and some students were lucky enough to win a Canberra Cavalry shirt and signed baseball.

Our Year 6 students will be opening the Ice Cream Shed every Monday and Wednesday during first half of lunch in Term 4.

There will be yummy fruit flavoured, frozen yoghurt on sale to cool students down during the hot summer term.

Price is $1.  Limited to 1 serving per customer.

Junior Cricket is back again this summer and will commence on the Gundaroo School oval from Saturday 16th November 2019. The program will run until 1st February 2020 with a break over the Christmas holidays.

There is the Junior Blasters Program that is designed for boys and girls aged 5-7 years and runs for 1 hour and a Master Blasters Program for boys and girls aged 7-10 years that runs for about 90 minutes. 

You can register online at www.playcricket.com.au and type in Gundaroo to find us. The program costs $99 and is covered by the NSW Govt. Active Kids Voucher.

All levels of cricketers are welcome, especially those new to the sport who are looking to have a go. Parents are also strongly encouraged to come along and get involved in the sessions. 

If you have any questions please email gundaroo.junior.cricket@gmail.com and Sean or Chris will get back to you.