The Grapevine
Term 3, Weeks 7.8 Edition, Volume 2022.3.7.8
The Newsletter of Glendore Public School
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land.
We pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.
We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Awabakal People.
We celebrate with and respect members of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations.
Where Everyone Can Succeed
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Wow another amazing fortnight at Glendore!!
- Congratulations to Anushka (Year 4) and Dempsey (Year 5) who represented Glendore Public School at the Premier’s Spelling Bee Regional Final.
- It was great to see so many Dads, Grandads and families at our Desserts for Dads afternoon enjoying the treats and our playground equipment.
- Thank you to all our families who have paid and given consent this term for the many exciting excursions.
- Glendore is very excited to welcome a new OOSH provider starting term 4. Please see article below.
Thanks in advance for understanding!
Thanks in advance for understanding!
Monday 12th September
- 2E will be leading the assembly.
- Senior and Junior Drama Groups will be performing.
Monday 19th September
- Senior Dance and Senior Drama will be performing.
- On Tuesday the 13th of September Year 6 will be offering Soft Drink and Ice-Cream Float ‘Spiders” to raise money for the Year 6 gift to the school.
- Cost - $3 each.
- Orders have now closed.
- Students will select their flavour on the day.
- Available to all students from K-6.
- Students K-6 will be attending ‘The Great Big Science Show’ with their stage in Week 10, Term 3 2022.
- The Science Shows for Early Stage One and Stage One will take place on Wednesday 21st of September and Stage Two and Stage Three on Thursday 22nd of September.
- The shows will be held in the school hall and led by Mitchell Serena from Kaleidoscope Science Education.
- Each show will be linked to Stage based Science and Technology Syllabus content and outcomes.
- Students will enjoy the foaming of chemical reactions, explosions, liquid nitrogen, fireballs and lots of audience interaction.
- Permission and payments to be made through School Bytes.
- On Wednesday 21st of September, the Primary Proms Choir will be performing in Daintree Concert at Sydney Town Hall.
- The concert is comprised of students in Years 3 and 4, from 14 other schools.
- The Primary Proms Choir have been working hard over the last term learning the repertoire on a Wednesday morning!
- Miss Newling and Ms McDowell are very proud of the students’ efforts and cannot wait to see them perform in the concert!
- On Thursday 22nd September, As part of the Term 3 Science Program ‘Living World- Paddock to Plate’, Kindergarten students will be investigating the characteristics, behaviours and the environments of living things by visiting Oakvale Farm.
- Students will be able to interact with and feed a variety of farm animals and engage in a paddock to plate presentation run by an Oakvale Educational Officer.
Term 4 Swim School
- Students from Year 1-4 will be participating in a swim and survive program during Week 1-7 in Term 4. The cost of the program is $80.
- The permission note was sent via school bytes earlier in the Term. Payment and consent was due on the 5/9/22.
- Days and times will be finalised once final numbers are confirmed.
- It is a wonderful program for students to be a part of and we look forward to seeing their swimming skills develop.
- On Thursday 15th September, the Make a Difference (MAD) Awards ceremony will be held at the Hunter School of Performing Arts.
- We are extremely lucky to have 3 Glendore Staff and students who have been nominated for awards.
- Aboriginal Student Leadership- Eliza
- Aboriginal Staff Leadership Award- Mr Robert Cousins
- Non Aboriginal Staff Leadership Award- Mr Chris Ashton
- The MAD Awards recognise nominated Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students, teachers and community members who immerse themselves in Aboriginal culture and who inspire to be future leaders in Aboriginal Education.
- Glendore Public School looks forward to having students and staff members attend the awards and proudly represent our school.
- School Bytes has a great section which contains guides on the following topics;
- How to access School Bytes.
- Adding School Bytes to your Outlook safe senders list.
- Completing online permission notes.
- Use unallocated credit in the parent payment portal.
- Making an 'other' payment in the parent payment portal.
- Make a non-student payment.
- Please click on the link below to access this information.
- https://support.schoolbytes.education/hc/en-us/categories/4414087688847-PARENT-GUIDES
- Kindergarten students have been very lucky to have chicks in KB this year! We have had lots of hugs and opportunities to watch them hatch and grow!
- With our farm unit this term, we wrote everything we learnt about chickens and their life cycle, what amazing writing we had!
- On Tuesday 6th September, Anushka (Year 4) and Dempsey (Year 5) represented Glendore Public School at the Premier’s Spelling Bee Regional Final.
- There were 24 students in each stage across the region competing via ZOOM.
- Anushka successfully made it to the final two competing in her stage.
- After 6 more rounds without errors, Anushka eventually walked away with second place.
- Dempsey was very excited to participate and has done a great job representing his school.
- There were some great contestants that they competed against.
- A very big well done to Anushka and Dempsey. We are all very proud of them!
- Students at Glendore celebrated Emoji/Get Happier Day on Tuesday 30th August. Thank you to all students for participating. It was great to see so many students dressed up.
- The yellow and emoji theme supports the happiness theme within our “Happier Schools Program”.
- A total of $740 was raised, all funds going toward the Year 6 gift to the school.
- On Tuesday 30th August, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students got to participate in a 2-hour bike safety program at school, called Bike and Fitness.
- The students learnt how to ride a bike safely by following the road rules and had their personal bikes checked over for safety.
- Students completed varying obstacle courses on the bikes whilst wearing a helmet. Subway and refreshments fuelled students during the exciting program.
- The Program is funded by NSW government through Roads and Maritime Services.
- On Wednesday 31st August, Glendore Public School celebrated Father's Day by inviting Dads, Pops, Uncles and Special Friends in for a fun filled afternoon of desserts and games.
- It was fantastic to see such a big turnout. A big thank you to Mrs Chambers and the P&C helpers for such a successful event.
- We look forward to celebrating Father’s Day again next year.
- On the 1st and 2nd of September, Stage One students and teachers went on their excursions to the Awabakal Environmental Education Centre.
- The students had a wonderful time learning about the connections people have, including Awabakal peoples, to local places.
- The students participated in a short walk to Little Swamp, an examination of the features of maps, an investigation of weather instruments and seasons, a discussion on traditional tools used by Awabakal people and sustainable practices.
- Students also had lots of fun exploring the rainforest, participating in a Dreading Story and performing a music and dance activity using clapping sticks.
- The students demonstrated excellent behaviour, manners and listen skills across both days.
- Thank you to the Stage One Staff for their fabulous work and to Miss Ryan and Mrs Bennett for organising the excursions.
PSSA NETBALL
- Introducing the 2022 PSSA Netball Junior Runners Up for the Crossroads Cup
- Juniors: Georgia, Zara, Ava, Harper Erica, Abby, Lily, Chelsea-Lee, Anushka and Hannah.
- Introducing the 2022 PSSA Netball Senior Runners Up for the Crossroads Cup
- Seniors: Imogen, Amelia, Gracie, Charli, Emily. Alyse, Jessica, Georgia, Georgia and Mia.
- The staff and students at Glendore Public School are extremely proud of the achievements of both the Junior and Senior teams this year at the four gala days and today in the finals. The wet weather today didn't dampen the spirits of the 22 Glendore girls who put in a mighty effort to make it to the finals.
- They should be extremely pleased with their teamwork, defending and attacking in very wet and slippery conditions. Although the final result did not go Glendore's way, the students should walk away from the season with their heads held high.
- Every player represented the school with pride and demonstrated consistent commitment to the sport throughout the season.
- Again, Mrs Queenan would like to thank the parents for all the support on the day. It is wonderful to see the Glendore school community supporting our students with such enthusiasm.
- Thank you also to Mrs Houston helping out at the finals and for calming Mrs Queenan during the stressful moments during the final!
- Thank you to Glendore's AMAZING SASS staff.
KC - Hope, Daniel, Charlotte, Parker
KD - Billy, Jaxon, Sophie, Jess
KJ - Junainah, Oliver, Sama, Yusuf
KP - Verona, Elliott, VIvi, Flynn
1L - Max, Zoey, Alfie, Isabel
1M - Olivia, Finn, Mason, Eliza
1O - Mia, Riley, Rogan, Yosra
1P - Kua, Sushant, Jett, Mohammed
1R - Lexi, Finn, Jaxon, Blaize
2M - Yoseph, Charlotte, Oliver, Madeleine
2E - Xander, Jody, Tatiana, Tex
2S - Nate, Cleo, Rhys, Judah
2B - Edie, Kody, Harrison, Jerry
3A - Blake, Lizzy, Shaymaa, Riley
3K - Kolby, Hudson, Brayden, Kllab
3N - Harry, Ava, Peyton, Jace
4G - Ruby, Bisan, Hannah, Lexii
4N - Piper, Destiny, Jack, Jaliska
4M - Antoinette, Roqya, Eli, Charlie
4S - Mohammad, Addison, Hailey, Josie
5A - Sienna, Hayley, Jasper, Edru
5B - Cruz, Eva, Seth, Kaylee
5M - Anas, Lucas, Dior, Charlie
6G - Kizly, Harry, Gracie, Jett
6L - Georgiana, Jai, Jessica, Riley
6T - Dylan, Mason, Vincent, Kumbuka
- If your child is turning 5 on or before July 31, 2023 and you are interested in a possible Kindergarten enrolment, please complete an enrolment form and contact the office for a Pre- Enrolment interview.
- We hope the following information explains the enrolment process and outlines important details for Kindergarten Transition at Glendore Public School, a school whose vision is: "Where Everyone Can Succeed".
- Documentation Required:
- The following documentation is required to finalise enrolment and also explained in detail on our Kindergarten 2023 Enrolment Checklist. Please ensure all documentation is included in your enrolment application prior to submitting it to the school office.
- Application to Enrol -online https://enrol.education.nsw.gov.au or see below to download printable version.
- Proof of Residential Address (see 100pts supporting documentation requirements on Kindergarten Enrolment Checklist.)
- Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement
- Birth Certificate
- Copies of any Family Law or other relevant court orders (if applicable)
- Copies of medical/healthcare or emergency action plans (if applicable)
- Evidence of disability or other support needs, including any learning and support plans.
- Canteen Volunteers are needed across everyday for the remainder of this term.
- If you have half hour at school drop off time come see us in the Canteen and help stick labels on lunch bags or drinks, count chicken crackles onto oven trays or place pies/sausage rolls into the warmer.
- Half Hours makes a HUGE difference to the rest of the day.
- Many thanks to our P&C volunteers who invoice and pack our uniforms for our families.
- Unfortunately, they do not have a physical shop for the collection of uniforms. Please disregard the due date on your invoice and allow 21 days for delivery from the supplier should items not be in stock at time of ordering.
- The orders will be filled by our P&C volunteers on a regular basis and items delivered to your child's classroom.
- When students wear a school uniform, they feel included in our school community.
- Students, teachers, parents and carers, as well as members of our local community helped develop our school uniform to make sure it:
- meets the requirements of occupational health and safety, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation.
- includes items that are affordable, comfortable and -made from easy-care and easy-wear fabrics.
- is appropriate for the full range of school activities.
- is suitable for all body shapes.
- If your child/children are involved in a very special event eg: State Touch football or receive bronze in Nationals etc then we would love to know.
- Please email glendore-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au some photos and 100 words explaining why your child is a superstar and we will publish articles throughout the term.
- In our newsletters we are going to include a Community Section where we will add business cards of families who have business.
- We are a wonderful Glendore Community and this is one way we can support each other.
- Please email a PDF of the business card to glendore-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- We will rotate the business cards regularly.
- We welcome our new OSHC provider to Glendore Public School. Please see information below and attend one of the two zoom meetings scheduled for more information.
- These meetings will be limited to 80 participants in each session and all families are welcome to attend!
- All enquiries can be made via email to info@afterschoolexcellence.com.au
MEETING 1
Simone from After School Excellence is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Simone from After School Excellence's Zoom Meeting
Time: Sep 15, 2022 07:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74229546567?pwd=TZLWzJV2mWqYNxKmaYrNOTGUiNt8Fr.1
Meeting ID: 742 2954 6567
Passcode: 1K1qJh
MEETING 2
Simone from After School Excellence is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Simone from After School Excellence's Zoom Meeting
Time: Sep 20, 2022 07:00 PM Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79510520796?pwd=4pcMf1qjIUDILxDivjbL8hpCYjIkJ1.1
Meeting ID: 795 1052 0796
Passcode: aKLHv4
Information located on our online sites should assist.
If not, please contact the school office to make a time to:
- a) Talk to your child's classroom or support teacher if education related, or
- b) Talk to our Office team if related to school administration, or
- c) Email the P&C if it is a Uniform-related item. When you do reach out, please leave some information as to the nature of your inquiry as this will better enable us to support you;
- If you cannot resolve your query at this level, please reach out via our office to make contact with one of the School Executive. This includes your child's Assistant Principal or possibly our School Administration Manager.
- If you are unable to resolve your queries or concerns at this stage, you may wish to contact our Deputy Principal and in some cases, e.g. Canteen, our Business Manager.
- Should you need further support and have been unable to move to a resolution, please reach out via our School Office to make time to connect with the School Principal.