Jesmond Public School

Principal's Message

Congratulations to our NAPLAN students!

I am incredibly proud of Year 3 & 5 for completing NAPLAN over the last 4 days. They engaged in this assessment, showing determination and grit.

During this term, the staff have focused on explicit teaching and reviewing strands in the English and mathematics curriculum to build student mastery of skills and strategies. Specialised staff have worked with small Intervention groups to practice areas of learning that students need further development.

Harmony Day - Everyone Belongs

Tomorrow we will be celebrating Harmony Day at Jesmond Public School. A day to celebrate multiculturalism. It is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. We will be holding a Multicultural Day where students will participate in a range of workshops learning about different cultures from around the world. A sushi lunch will be delivered to those who have preordered. We're looking forward to seeing everyone dressed in their traditional cultural clothing or the colour orange!

Student Representative Council (SRC)

Our SRC were excited to share their ideas for fundraising during our first meeting for the year. Class representatives have been discussing ideas with their class so that fundraising events can be decided at our next meeting. Some ideas include, ice cream day, out of uniform day, sausage sizzle, pyjama day, pizza meal day, teddy bear day and dress as your favourite athlete day.

The SRC have also been discussing changes to our 1, 2, 3 behaviour system to introduce rewards for students who are displaying positive behaviour. This will be introduced in Term 2.

K-2 Curriculum Reform

Our K-2 teachers have had a busy start to the year implementing and teaching the new English and mathematics curriculum. Across K-6, throughout the year, we will continue to have a strong focus on professional learning and resource development for the new curriculum. The new 3-6 English and mathematics curriculum will be implemented next year.

Last Monday, our K-2 team participated in their first whole day of curriculum reform professional learning with our Assistant Principal, Curriculum & Instruction. Our K-2 team were presented with the latest research and evidence-based practices for the teaching of writing, they analysed students’ writing samples and collaborated on learning goals and units of work. Our team then undertook training on how to formatively assess students in mathematics, using the new syllabus.

Our Years 3-6 team will have their curriculum reform days next week.

Staffing

We welcome Mr Jayden Stirling back to Jesmond Public School. Mr Stirling has accepted a specialised intervention role each Thursday and Friday across Stage 2.

Mrs Uhrig is teaching Library RFF whilst Mrs Mitchell is on leave. Great to have Mrs Uhrig back at Jesmond PS.

Miss Nic is now able to teach in schools after completing her university requirements and accreditation. Miss Nic has moved from SLSO support to teaching in Stage 2. Congratulations Miss Nic!

We also welcome Mrs Osland who is supporting in Kindergarten with Miss Thurlow.

Attention Parents and Carers of Year 6 students...

Access to the Year 7 online Expression of Interest (EOI) and Placement Not Required (PNR) forms is now available on our school website. Please follow the link below to complete your child's EOI by 31st March 2023. This must be completed for all students in Year 6 moving on to Year 7 next year. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

https://year7.enrol.education.nsw.gov.au/?schoolCode=2234

3/4D

Throughout Term 1 in 3/4D, we have been working diligently in all areas of learning. In Mathematics we have been using hands on materials to learn about fractions, time and chance and probability. For Harmony Day, we are writing an information report to inform our teachers and our classmates about our cultures. 3/4D have enjoyed learning new kicking and catching skills during our AFL sessions.

3/4O

3/4O students have had an excellent start to 2023! They have engaged in learning opportunities that have challenged them to take risks and build on their skills. They have developed a deep understanding of the features of imaginative and persuasive texts and become professionals at AFL during PDHPE lessons! Students have engaged in science experiments focusing on light, heat and electrical energy.

3/4P

3/4P have had a wonderful start to the year. In English we have been learning to distinguish between types of texts and identify their distinctive features. In mathematics we have enjoyed hands-on learning experiences exploring 3D objects, length, area and chance.

This term, in PDH we have been exploring what it means to be resilient and completing some beautiful artworks to support our understanding.

We are all very excited to see what is in store for the rest of the year.

Big Vegie Crunch

On Thursday 30th March, Jesmond Public School will be taking part in the Big Vegie Crunch. This event attempts to break the record for the highest number of children eating vegetables simultaneously – and to get kids excited about vegetables! We ask that students bring along a vegetable for their morning crunch and sip instead of their usual fruit break.

P&C Updates

A Hot Cross Bun fundraiser has been organised through our local Baker’s Delight store. Complete the order forms sent home with your child/ren, and return it with money by Tuesday 28th March. You may wish to order a few packets of buns and keep them in the freezer to keep fresher for longer.

Students and families will also be able to order drinks and hot cross buns to be given at the Easter Hat Parade on Thursday 6th April. A note was sent home today with your child. If you would like to order a hot cross bun and a drink please return the note and money to your child's teacher.

Mark your diaries for our next P&C meeting on Wednesday 29th March, 6pm at the demountable classroom at the top gate.

New members are welcome at any of our meetings to volunteer ideas and time to see the school community grow.

We encourage you to step up and join, even if you’re feeling new to the school, we hope to see you soon!

From Lorelle, on behalf of the P&C.

Assembly Awards

K-6O

Merit Awards

Cole, Konco, Lily, William

Merit Awards

Zain, Harlen, Millie, Nahideh, Ryan, Liam

K/1S

Merit Awards

Marwa, Josiane, Sina, Aira, Philopater

1/2A

Merit Awards

Osman, Milo, Maseer, Ronin, Sahel, Syed Abdul Hassan

Gold Award

Ronin

1/2RW

Merit Awards

Zakiya, Conor, Mia, Violet, Crusoe

Gold Award

Conor

Superstar Award

Conor

3/4D

Merit Awards

Khalid, Maddie, Lyla, Amina, Amirali, Mariea

3/4O

Merit Awards

Omar, Neza, Arsh, Sana, Lama, Fatima, Ali Reza

Reading Awards

Connor, Sharoz, Erin

3/4P

Merit Awards

Nedhi, Isobel, Ali, Ansil, Omer, Helal, Gracie

Gold Award

Maya

5/6B

Merit Awards

Zamir, Mitchell, Laura, Knox, Isra, Zainab

5/6R

Merit Awards

Jett, Rhyan, Freshta, Faiz

Calendar

March

Wednesday 22nd March - Monday 27th March

NAPLAN Catchups

Wednesday 22nd March - Harmony Day

Wednesday 29th March - P&C Meeting

P&C meeting on Wednesday 29th March at 6pm will be held in the demountable classroom at the top gate. New members are welcome at any of our meetings to volunteer ideas and time to see the school community grow.

Wednesday 29th March - K-2 Cross Country

April

Monday 3rd April - Callaghan Young Leadership Conference

Tuesday 4th April - ANZAC Service at Civic Park

Mrs Kelly and the School Leaders will attend an ANZAC Service to be held at Civic Park.

Thursday 6th April - Easter Hat Parade

Friday 7th April - Sunday 23rd April School Holidays

Monday 24th April - Staff Developoment Day

Only Staff to return on this day. No Students.

Tuesday 25th April - ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Wednesday 26th April - All students return to school

Wednesday 26th April - UoN PE Skills Program K-4

Thursday 27th April - ANZAC Commemorative Service

Stage 3 students will attend ANZAC Commemorative Service at Callaghan College Jesmond Campus.

May

Tuesday 2nd May - Tantrum Drama Group