Lavington East Public School Newsletter

Week 4, Term 4 - 6 November 2019

Principal's Post

Dear Parents and Carers,

On Monday, our Year 5 candidates for the 2020 SRC did a wonderful job of speaking to the school community. All students stayed within their time limit and were able to express their desire and contribution they would make if they were successful in being a member of the SRC next year. Votes are being tallied and the successful candidates will be announced at our Presentation Night on Thursday 12 December.

This year we have had a few more students join the LEPS community, which means our little school is outgrowing some of our classrooms. Before the beginning of next year, we will receive an additional demountable classroom to accommodate our learners. It will be placed next to our existing demountable classroom on Daly Street.

Next Friday, our students will be participating in a whole school games day which is part of their PBL reward. Students will be in groups K-6 where they will work together in a few rotational games. Your children are extremely excited about this reward day and are looking forward it as well as continuing to display our focus behaviours to reach our end of year reward.

 “Alone we are smart. Together we are brilliant.” – Steven Anderson

Mrs Nic Williams

LEPS is Buzzing with Hat Heroes

The hive is buzzing with excitement for our Whole School Games Day on Friday 15th November. The students are so close to the inflatable obstacle course and with lots of buzz tickets given this week for being a hat hero they will hopefully reach our next reward over the coming weeks - FINGERS CROSSED! The hat hero focus lesson is a reminder to wear your school hat but also understand why it is important to be safe in the sun. 

Keep buzzing!

Awards

K - 2 Assembly - hosted by KT

Thursday 7 November, 2019 - 2pm

Learning Awards

Harmonee Towers-Williams, Zenith Subedi, Philipa O'Dea, Barsha Rai, Manroop Kaur, Lucas Hoare

Merit Certificates

Daniyal Mohd Rizam, Robina Rimal, Layla Matthews, Diem Amani, Blair Maroney, Marshall Grady

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Ashton Demamiel, Chase Neven, Rylie Milovanovic, Tyson Bain, Izzy Taskis, Dominique Hayes

Positive Behaviour for Learning 'Certificate of Excellence' 30 Tickets

Bryce Purcell, Skylah Williams

Positive Behaviour for Learning 'Certificate of Excellence' 60 Tickets

Mankirat Nirwan, Ashton Demamiel, Hunter Connell, Daniyal Mohd Rizam, Kate Wu, Aurora Macartney, Layla Matthews, Cooper Males-Letchford, Atamai Tipene, Ashton Taylor, Emilia Edwards, Jack Mellis, Kody Barker, Lucas Hoare

Positive Behaviour for Learning 'Certificate of Excellence' 90 Tickets

Layla Moore, Darcey Knight, Archie Dakos, Evelyn Parker, Leland Kerslake, Kailea Cook, Robina Rimal, Murphy Darwent, Mikayla Aquilina, Braxton Witt, Keith Dela Rosa, Amelia Harvey, Ari Salske, Izzy Taskis, Ayla Kerslake





This Week

Week 4

Thursday 7 November

  • K - 2 Assembly - hosted by KT
  • Proud and Deadly Awards Albury Public School 10:30 - 1:30

Friday 8 November

  • Summer PSSA 


Week 5

Tuesday 12 November

  • 9.30 - 11.30 Year Six Murray High School Transition 

Wednesday 13 November

  • Playgroup 9.00 - 12.00
  • Kindergarten 2020 Family Expo 5.30pm in the school hall

Thursday 14 November

  • Primary Assembly - Hosted by 6C
  • Kinder Orientation 12.30 - 1.30

Friday 15 November

  • PSSA Summer


Week 6 

Monday 18 November

  • Swim Trials 2020
  • 9.30 - 12.00 Year Six Murray High School Transition 

Book Covering Working Bee

Requesting volunteers to join a book covering working bee! 

Session 1 Date: Thursday 14 November 2019

Session 2 Date: Thursday 21 November 2019

The book covering project: we want to cover 500 quality texts that have been previously stored in plastic crates and borrowed from the library as full class sets. We want to cover all of these existing and high quality books, and have them used as part of literacy rotations and small group literacy learning. 

If you are able to come to give your time to help cover books please contact our school office on: 0260 251 157

Year 6 Graduation, Dinner and Disco on Monday 16 December 2019

All parents are welcome to attend the celebration in the school hall on Monday 16 December from 10.45am - 11.15am. Students will arrive at 5.45pm for dinner from 6.00 - 6.45pm followed by the disco which will conclude at 8.45pm. Parents are invited to return at 8.30pm to dance with their Year 6 student. 

Dinner and disco cost to be advised. 

2020 Kindergarten Transition

Our next sessions are:

Thursday 14 November 2019 12:30pm - 1:30pm 

Family Expo 13 November 2019 at 5:30pm-6:30pm - Sausage Sizzle provided for 2020 Kindergarten families. 

By dropping your child off during the transitions it is an opportunity for them to interact with other children who may form part of their class for next year. It also allows our teachers to interact with your child to understand their needs to help support a smooth start to their school journey.  

Please be reminded to lodge the enrolment form and accompanying documents at your earliest convenience. ​

If you have any enquiries about the Kindergarten Transitions please contact Miss Jacinta Kellow 0260 251 157.

Family Expo for our 2020 Kindergarten Families

When: Wednesday 13th November 2019

Where: LEPS hall (enter via Douglas Rd)

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm 

This expo is an opportunity for our 2020 Kindergarten families to connect with some local services, grab a sausage, talk to LEPS staff and connect with other families.

If you want to know more please contact Miss Jacinta Kellow on 60251157.

Year 6 Graduation Meeting Tuesday 12 November 2019

All Year 6 Parents are invited to the Year 6 Graduation Meeting on Tuesday 12 November at 5.45pm.

Swimming Trials Monday 18 November 2019

Please be reminded:

  • Your child must be able to swim 50 metres confidently to compete
  • Notes are due Friday 8 November 
  • Payment is on the day at the pool. 
  • Parents are responsible for transport to and from the event 


This year we are trialing a 'Swim Trial Carnival' for 2020, in lieu of our swimming carnival at the beginning of the school year. This decision is based on the timing of the Regional swimming carnival in 2020 being very early in Term 1 and due to the majority of LEPS students being categorised as non-swimmers (swimmers that cannot confidently swim 50 metres or more) from the carnival in Term 1 2019.  

Selective High School Enrolment in 2021

Selective high schools cater for academically gifted students with high potential who may otherwise be without sufficient classmates of their own academic standard.

Selective High School Year 7 enrolments for 2021 in NSW are available at:

• seventeen fully selective high schools

• twenty-four partially selective high schools

• four agricultural high schools, three of which have boarding places where students live at the school for the school term.

• one virtual secondary school, Aurora College, for students in rural and remote areas.

Students are usually in Year 5 at the time of applying (2019) and in Year 6 when sitting the test (2020). Please note that the closest selective high school to Albury is in Wagga Wagga.

If your child is academically gifted and would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact the school and speak to Mrs O’Connell to find out more information and receive an information sheet. Applications can be made online from 8/10/19 until 11/11/19.

Mrs C O’Connell

Assistant Principal

2020 Selective High School Intention Form

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Emergency Procedures

The safety of everyone is paramount, in the event of a school emergency please be aware of the following: 

Evacuation: Bell will ring continuously 

Lockdown: 3 bells repeated 5 times

Lockout: Message using phone intercom system. 

First Aid Officers are: Mrs Sarah Howland and Ms Cara Johnson 

Site Contact is: Mrs Nichole Williams (Principal) 0431 470 225

Reminder

Students should not be on site before 8:30am as that is when supervision is available. All children should be collected at 3.00pm unless catching a bus. 

Our Garden Club is collecting the Woolworths Dicovery Garden Pots

Our beautiful school grounds are constantly evolving with the seasons, we are always replenishing our vegie gardens, herb gardens and flower gardens. The Woolworths Discovery Garden pots are a wonderful way to propagate plants, we would appreciate any of the varieties and as many as you can spare. Our goal is to receive enough 'pots of fun for everyone'! Donations can be placed in the box at the front office.

Changes to the NSW Department of Education Enrolment Policy

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Sport News

PSSA SPORT 8 November 2019 - Round 3

Cricket Senior and Junior v Albury West, Bonnie Doon Park

Mixed Softball v Lavington Public School 2, Jelbart Park

Mixed Tee Ball v Albury Public School 2, Jelbart Park 

Touch Snr White v BYE, Alexandra Park

Touch Snr Red v SHPS, Alexandra Park, Field 7

Touch Snr Green v Albury West, Alexandra Park, Field 5

Touch Jnr Red v Albury West, Alexandra Park, Field 8

Touch Jnr Green v SHPS Blue, Alexandra Park, Field 13 (MurrayField)

Touch Jnr White v SHPS Red, Alexandra Park, Field 12 (MurrayField)



            

Lavington East PS P & C

Pie Drive Orders Due Tomorrow

All pie drive orders are due tomorrow, 7 November 2019. 

Meal Deal Change

Due to rising costs, milkshakes will no longer be available as part of meal deals. 

Fundraising Meeting 11 November 2019

Date and Time

From Monday, November. 11th, 9:30 am

Location

525 Sanders Road, Lavington NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Information

Please join the P & C  for a fundraising meeting at the Red Brik Cafe, Lavington. All welcome. 

The Canteen is Closed Every Monday

Just a reminder that the Canteen will not be able to provide any food services to our School Community on any Monday.

The Canteen is open for lunch and recess Tuesday - Friday, with hot food available for purchase. We encourage you to order online/lunch bag if you would like hot food at recess as we can not guarantee availability.

Our canteen will not be able to process sale items prior to 9am. We have a P & C member available to help  students place their lunch order and process payments but no items will be sold.

We appreciate your cooperation and continued support for our canteen.

Monday  CLOSED

Tuesday  9am - 2pm

Wednesday 9am - 2pm

Thursday 9am - 2pm

Friday 9am - 2pm

www.eCanteen.com.au

https://www.ecanteen.com.au/
Please click on the link above to take you to the eCanteen website

Healthy Canteen Website

https://healthyschoolcanteens.nsw.gov.au/
Please click on this button to link to the Healthy Canteen Website

Did you know our canteen is run by our School P & C?

Did you know the canteen is registered for 'Work for the Dole'?

Do you have 2 hours to spare per week, month, term?

The canteen needs volunteers and is under 'New Management'. If you could lend a hand, the canteen runs Tuesday to Friday 9am to 2pm. However, we are particularly busy between 10am and 12pm.

Children love to see their family members behind the counter. The best part is that no skills are needed! Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles are all welcome! It's also a good opportunity to share ideas for menu items.

If you have previously volunteered, we would love to see you again! Please see the office for a form to update your details.


Community News

Albury District Dance Ensembles

Junior (Years 3-6)

Senior (Two groups based on ability - Years 7-12)

Please click on the links below for details. 

Junior Audition Information for 2020 Riverina Albury Dance Ensemble

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Senior Audition Information for 2020 Riverina Albury Dance Ensemble

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School Travel - Term 4 2019

2020 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.

Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification 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.

Students in the Opal network applying for a SSTS or Term Bus Pass entitlement for the first time will receive their card at their nominated postal address. Cards will be mailed out from January 2020.

Students residing in Rural and Regional (R&R) areas should receive their travel pass at the commencement of the new school year from their nominated operator, this may be distributed via the school or sent direct to their address. Note: some R&R operators do not issue travel passes. Students/Parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.

Lavington East Public School