St Marys North Public School

Term 3 Week 6 Newsletter

Important Dates


Parent Teacher InterviewsMonday - Friday14-18 September 2020
NAIDOC DayThursday24 September 2020
Last Day of Term 3Friday25 September 2020



From the Principal

New Admin and Library

This week, we were extremely excited to finally move back into our newly refurbished admin and library building. Almost a year after planning started, our staff and students now have a modern environment to work in. The entire building is unrecognisable, with every internal wall coming down and the spaces reworked across the building. Our students and Mrs Stevens cannot wait to start using the new library space that now offers a more spacious and open floor plan with new furniture that suits the open space. Our office staff are thrilled with their new space as well which is now positioned to the left of the foyer. We look forward to eventually welcoming our community members back into our school so that everyone can admire the new spaces. 

Parent / Teacher Phone Conversations

During Week 9, our teaching staff will be making phone calls to families in place of our usual student-led conferences that are not able to be held at the present time. Notes went home earlier this term for you to be able to book a time in. Should you still wish to make a booking please contact the office. 

Kindergarten 2021

We are now taking enrolments for Kindergarten in 2021. Enrolments can be made via our new online enrolment system for in area students or you can phone the office and talk to our helpful office ladies who are always more than willing to help. Online enrolment forms are available on our school website. If you know anyone with school age children please encourage them to make contact with us. We are looking forward to welcoming new families to our wonderful school next year.


 ‘Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together … is success.’  -  Henry Ford

Mrs Lisa Parrello

Principal

News From The Office

We understand that, at times, you may need to pick your child up early due to unforeseen reasons. In those times could you please ensure that you notify the office first so that we can call your child up and you can sign them out in the appropriate way once you arrive at school. At the moment, family groups are being released from class 10 minutes earlier to assist with congestion at pick up time. We ask that students who need to leave early are picked up before 2.30pm if they are leaving early for a valid reason. If you know you going to be late to pick up your child in the afternoon, or there is a change of arrangements for them to be picked up, we would appreciate it if you could contact the school in the morning. Our priority at St Marys North Public School is for the safety of our students.

 

Mrs Sandie Homfray

School Administrative Manager

K-2 Instructional Leader

K-2 teachers and students have been focusing on writing. Teachers have participated in professional learning on writing called Draw, Talk, Write.  Teachers have been using Draw, Talk, Write this term. This method asks students to draw before they write. Students draw a picture about a book read in class or a shared experience. They then talk about their picture and add words or labels. The following day students write about their drawing and share their writing with the class. The wonderful drawings and excellent writing show how much our students are benefiting from this way of writing.

Mrs Smith

Instructional Leader                                                                            

News From The Aboriginal Education Office

Culture class lessons began in Week 3

Kindergarten have been learning about family connections and family roles in traditional Aboriginal life.

Stage 1 have been learning about the importance of Aboriginal sacred sites as well as traditional Aboriginal tools and weapons and the similarities and differences between traditional and modern tools.

Stage 2 have been exploring the scientific research that has proven that Aboriginal people have been inhabiting Australia for at least 65,00 years. They are also learning about how Aboriginal people have a connection to the land, sea, waterways and sky and the importance of those connections.

Stage 3 have been learning about the impacts of settlement on local Aboriginal peoples and the environment and the diverse relationships between Aboriginal peoples and the British.

Our NAIDOC day celebration will be held in Week 10. Our NAIDOC day will be very different to past years due to Covid-19, unfortunately parents, carers and family members will not be able to attend this event. Students are encouraged to wear clothing with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander designs or colours on NAIDOC day.

Next Wednesday 2nd September is Indigenous Literacy Day. Classes will have a range of Indigenous books for the students to read on the day.

Our Aboriginal dance group Marayong Dreaming have been working hard on a new dance that has been created by Marina Holden and Latoya Jones with the help of Uncle Mark and Aunty Teagan. They will be performing their new dance on NAIDOC day.

Focus on Aboriginal languages – Aboriginal languages are an important part of Aboriginal culture. Our students have been learning words from many different Aboriginal language groups and have been using these words during their interactions with Miss Wallace both in Culture Class and on the playground.

Yaama – hello - from the Gamilaraay/Kamilaroi language

Mandaang Guwu – thank you – from the Wiradjuri language

Marayong – Emu – from the Dharug language

Jarjum – child – from the Bundjalung language but is commonly used by many Aboriginal groups (for example – the Jarjums in 2 Ukulele are very good at drawing)

Deadly – this a term used by many Aboriginal people to mean very good or excellent (for example Tuqiri has a Deadly backpack)

Yidaki – Didgeridoo – from the Yolngu language


MIss Wallace

Aboriginal Education Officer

 

 

 

News From the Community Liaison Officer

Willow's Pantry

Remember to look out for Willow’s Pantry every Tuesday on our Facebook page. We have new items each week. If you are in need of groceries, don’t hesitate to let us know.

Job Interview Skills Webinar


Starts: 31 August 2020 - 06:00 PM Ends: 31 August 2020 - 08:00 PM

Learn valuable tips on how you can prepare and conduct interviews.

This 2- hour webinar will cover the following:

  •  what to do before, during and after an interview
  • how employers judge a successful interview
  • the most effective ways to answer different types of interview questions
  • how to determine the best questions for you to ask during an interview

Suitable for ages 16+.

Limited spaces available and registrations essential. Register for free at Eventbrite.

For information phone 4732 7891.

Participants will receive a link to the webinar via email the day before the event.

https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/upcoming-events/job-interview-skills-webinar

Trees for Dad


Starts: 06 September 2020 - 08:30 AM Ends: 06 September 2020 - 01:00 PM

Plant a tree for your dad at Council’s second annual Trees for Dad event on Sunday 6 September from 8.30am-1pm on Sunday 6 September at Trinity Drive Reserve. Book your session today.

Our Bushcare team will be implementing a COVID-19 safety plan to ensure all participants are adhering to social distancing requirements. The event will be divided into 30-minute sessions, with the first session starting at 8.30am and the last session at 1pm. Please ensure you register for a time slot as spots are limited. 

Participants are encouraged to wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen.

Register your participants and timeslot at bushcare@penrith.city 

Location: Cambridge Gardens NSW 2747

https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/upcoming-events/trees-for-dad

Village Café North St Marys


Village Café in North St Marys is open every third Thursday of the month between 9.30am and 11.30am at Wattle Avenue Reserve, North St Marys.

Village Café is a place to grow community connections and support wellbeing. Come along and enjoy a free barista-made coffee, grab some fresh fruit and veg while connecting with neighbours and local support services.   Village Café is a place to grow community connections and support wellbeing. Come along and enjoy a free barista-made coffee, grab some fresh fruit and veg while connecting with neighbours and local support services.   

The café will be set up in accordance with COVID-19 safe protocols and current safety measures in order to minimise risk to residents and staff. Residents are encouraged to drop by to enjoy a takeaway coffee and access a free wellbeing pack featuring activities and information to help combat social isolation. As part of the Village Café COVID-19 safe plan, the team will be signing attendees in upon arrival and will be applying a 4 square metre rule. Please stay at home if you feel unwell or have any symptoms. If you are a service provider who is interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Katrina James on katrina.james@penrith.city or 4732 8696.  

The Village Café currently pops-up in North St Marys on:  

https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/upcoming-events/the-village-cafe-north-st-marys

Attendance Matters

Whole School Attendance


Week12345678910

84.32%84.20%87.28%   89.04%        90.22%      89.23%                                

Week 4 - Kindergarten Bells 97.22%

Week 5 - Kindergarten Maracas 96.49%

Week 6 -  Kindergarten Castanets 95.59%

Goals

1/2 Harps

  • Meryem

3/4 Trumpets

  • Nevaeh
  • Ebenezer
  • Kayla
  • Lydia
  • Cooper 
  • Joseph
  • Chloe
  • Jason
  • Ariela
  • Janet
  • Emilee-Rose
  • Owen

4 Clarinets

Mia

s 3 Requintos

  • Edward

Class in the Spotlight

3 Flutes Squish or Save? That is the question

3 Flutes read the story  'Hey, Little Ant', by Hannah and Phillip Hoose. In this story,  a young boy has decided to squish an ant and can think of many reasons why he should. But the ant has his own reasons for why he shouldn't.

3 Flutes were given the task of writing a persuasive letter to the young boy. Their job was to persuade him to either SAVE or SQUISH the ant.

What would you do?                                                                                     

See if students from 3 Flutes can persuade you to either SQUISH or SAVE the ant!

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What 1V have been up to!


Ms Pagan and 1 Violins have been very busy learning all about narratives, in particular Fairy Tales. We can now write sentences that identify the character or thing, what happened to them and where it happened. Below is some of our writing that describes our favourite part of Jack and the Beanstalk and identifies where in the story it takes place. There are also some photos taken of our work on display in the classroom. We hope you enjoy!

The Giant said, “Fe, fi, fo, fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman!” in the castle. This happened in the middle of the story.

By Olivia.

Jack’s mum hugged him at the pool. This happened at the end of the story.

By Quade.

The Giantess hid Jack under a tea cup. This happened in the middle of the story.

By Ryan.

Jack’s mum threw the beans out the window. This happened in the beginning of the story.

By CJ.

The golden hen begged Jack to free her from the cage. This happened in the middle of the story.

By Izayah.

The Giant said, “Fe, fi, fo, fum!” in the castle. This happened in the middle of the story.

By Malakai.

The hen laid golden eggs in the house. This happened at the end of the story.

By Grace.

Jack cut down the beanstalk next to his house. This happened at the end of the story.

By Edward.

The beanstalk grew tall outside Jack’s house. This happened in the middle of the story.

By Kai.

The Giantess hid Jack in the cupboard. This happened in the middle of the story.

By Anabelle.

The hen laid golden eggs in the castle. This happened in the middle of the story.

By Cataleya.

Jack stole the hen in the castle. This happened in the middle of the story.

By Zac.

The Giantess hid Jack under a cup. This happened in the middle of the story.

By Saphira

The hen laid the golden eggs in the house. This happened at the end of the story.

By Jai.

Jack’s mum hugged him at the pool. This happened at the end of the story.

By Eunice.

The Giantess let Jack into the castle. This happened in the middle of the story.

By Harper.

The Giantess hid Jack in the cupboard. This happened in the middle of the story.

By Mariah.

The hen said, “Please help me get out. I will lay you golden eggs every morning,” in the castle. This happened in the middle of the story.

By Anna-Leigh.

The golden hen begged Jack to free her from the cage. This happened in the middle of the story.

By Hope.

The beanstalk grows up into the sky. This happened in the beginning of the story.

By Zipporah-Rose.

Around The School

SCHOOL BANKING

 A reminder that school banking operates each week at school. School banking is a great way for our students to become financially literate and learn about money while developing good saving habits. Rewards are offered to students as an incentive to regularly save. Banking day is each Friday. Students will need to hand their bank books in at the office before 9am. Should you require further information please contact the school office.

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