Pelican Flat Public School Newsletter

Pelican Flat Public School acknowledges the traditional lands of the Awabakal people we teach and learn on and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Staffing and 2023

As we head into the second half of term 3, it is getting to that time where classes and staffing for 2023 is being reviewed. If you know of any families who would like to join Pelican Flat Public School in 2023, please encourage them to make contact with us. We welcome everyone to your school. 

We are now taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2023. If your child is starting Kindergarten in 2023 see the office about our transition program. Transitions activities allows the children to visit the school each week and take part in classroom activities, allowing them to become familiar with our school setting and the day-to-day structures of a Kindergarten classroom. It has proven to be a beneficial for students transitioning into school.

Zone Athletics Carnival

Miss McClellan reported back to me how amazing our students were who attended the zone athletics carnival last week carnival. I am so proud of our children’s participation rate at the carnival; this shows a strong set of the values we like our children to exhibit as they were all having a go, representing their school community; encouraging others and hopefully performing their personal best. Well done to every student who attended and thank you Miss McClellan for being there and cheering for our students on the day . As with all of our carnivals there is a competitive side which gives our gifted and talented athletes the opportunity to shine.

Stage 3 Overnight excursion to Bathurst

Stage 3 had the best time at the overnight excursion in week 4. They explored Hill end, did some gold panning, explored the Blue Mountains went of the steepest railway in the world and sung and danced the nights away. They even did a hot lap of the Bathurst 1000 race track (in the bus). We all had a wonderful time and I commend every sing one of our leaders in Stage 3 for their excellent manners, behavior and maturity. I bet they were all very tired when they arrived home. See further in the newsletter for some photos. 

Education Extravaganza!

On Wednesday 24 August we will be holding our annual Education Extravaganza. The event will include open classrooms from 10am, a picnic lunch at 11am (sausage sandwiches can be purchased for $3 each) and our book parade at approximately 12pm. We hope all family and community members can join us! 

Father’s Day Stall

The P & C are once again holding a Father’s Day stall at school on Friday 2 September. There will be gifts to purchase for Fathers and Father Figures. Gifts range from $3-$6 each. Students will attend the stall with their classes. 

Father’s Day Breakfast

Please read all about this year’s Father’s Day Breakfast further on in this newsletter.

COVID-smart measures

From Week 5, Monday 15 August, the following COVID-smart measures will remain in place in our school:

• Students and staff must stay at home if unwell and not return to school until symptom free.             

• If a student or staff member is symptomatic, they should take a rapid antigen test (RAT) and isolate until they receive a negative test result.

• Masks continue to be strongly encouraged for all staff, students and school visitors, particularly when indoors and when physical distancing is not possible. Masks continue to be mandatory for all staff working with students at greater risk of severe illness if they were to get COVID-19.

• Household or close contacts who are symptom-free can attend mainstream schools if they receive a negative RAT result every day for 5 school days and wear a mask (staff and high school students) while on site.

• Vaccinations are no longer required for staff. We continue to recommend all staff and eligible students and their families to keep up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations, including getting a booster shot.

• Visitors, regardless of their vaccination status, are able to come to school sites but may be required to wear a mask if in close proximity to students at greater risk of severe illness if they were to get COVID-19. We encourage all parents attending the office wear a mask (provided by the school).

• Natural ventilation and personal hygiene should continue to be encouraged.

If you require extra RATs let us know. 

Mrs Leanne King

Proud Relieving Principal of Pelican Flat Public School

Our school assemblies are held fortnightly on Friday afternoons at 2:00pm. This is an opportunity for student achievements to be recognised. Our student leaders run the assemblies and each class takes turn to present an item or showcase their work. 

**Due to Stage 3 overnight excursion, the Stage 3 students will receive their awards at the next assembly

Our next assembly is scheduled to be held on Friday 26 August at 2pm under the cola. Everyone is welcome to attend. 

WEEK 6

24 August - Education Extravaganza

26 August - Healthy Harold visit

WEEK 7

2 September - Father's Day Breakfast

2 September - Father's Day Stall

WEEK 8

7 - 9 September - Stage 2 camp

WEEK 9

16 September - Kindergarten 2023 transition session 1

16 September - Rainbow Dash

Week 10

21 September - Touch football gala day

23 September - Last day of Term 3

A reminder that students need to put notes and money into the red letterbox in the office in the morning before the morning bell at 8:55am.

Just a reminder that payments to the school; bookpack and subscription fee, excursions and sporting costs or anything to do with school activities, are paid into the school account, which can be accessed on the Skoolbag app or on the school website (https://pelicanflt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au). Uniform purchases are paid into the P&C Account (please see below for details).

NOTES DUE IN

• Canteen orders - due each Wednesday
• Notes and final payments for Stage 2 camp are overdue
• Healthy Harold notes due 
• Rainbow Dash notes and $10 registration fee due

President: Katrina Mackel

Vice President: Renate Heinzel and Katrina O'Neill

Secretary: Hollie Ritchie

Treasurer: Belinda Wolfenden

Uniform co-ordinators: Amy Logan

Canteen co-ordinator: Katrina Mackel

Bank details

Account Name: Pelican Flat Public School P&C

BSB: 032510

Account Number: 253979

Email address

pelicanpnc@gmail.com

Turn children's artworks, photos, hand and footprints into something they'll treasure for ever. Strong enough to use every day, they provide a lasting memory of childhood. Plates and clocks are 25cm diameter and made of durable BPA-free food-safe melamine, dishwasher safe and covered by a 40 year quality guarantee.

Plate $30 each

Calendar $20 each

Clock $35 each

An order form is attached below. templates are available from the front office and will be available to collect each Friday morning from under the cola.

Final orders will be due by 9 September 2022 to allow for delivery in early December.

If you are unable to do your day please organise someone to fill in for you. Numbers are available on the post on the Pelican Mums and Dads Facebook page.

PELICAN FLAT PUBLIC SCHOOL P&C ASSOCIATION THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Items available from the canteen at lunch after eating time (about 11:15am):

Fruit ice block 60c (Blackcurrent, Raspberry, Apple, Strawberry)

Smooze $1.00 (Coconut and Mango, Coconut and Pineapple, Coconut and Pink Guava, Simply Coconut)

Frozen milk cup 60c (Chocolate milk, Strawberry milk)

JJ's chips $1.50

Popcorn $1.50

Up & Go $2.00 (Strawberry or Chocolate)

Juice bomb $2.00 (Apple Raspberry, Grape, Watermelon)

Sea salt chips $1.50

Frozen juice $1.00 (Apple or Orange)

Thank you to all volunteers who help out at the raffles! We appreciate you!