The Grapevine
Term 3, Weeks 9.10 Edition, Volume 2022.3.9.10
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
We have had another busy two weeks and I know we are all looking forward to the September School Holidays.
- Unfortunately Covid is still around. Please notify the office if your child has Covid or is a close contact.
- Please complete the School Bytes online consent form to bring home a new set of RAT tests early next term.
- Swimming starts Week 1 next term. Please check information in this newsletter regarding days your child will be attending.
- The school has begun planning for 2023. If you will be enrolling new students , moving into the area or know that you are moving , please contact the school office as this information guides us in forming classes for the new year.
- Next term we will have five celebrations assemblies in Week 10 Term 4 to celebrate all students achievements.
- I am excited to announce that we will be returning to offsite party days in Week 10 Term 4. Approximately $40 for Kinder and Year 6 and $30 for Year 1-5. Venues will be announced early next term.
Thanks in advance for understanding!
- During Term 4, Weeks 1-4, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 students will participate in the Check-in assessment. The Check-in assessment is a NSW Department of Education online literacy and numeracy assessment available to support schools to assess and monitor student learning.
- The assessment can supplement existing school practices to identify how students are performing in literacy and numeracy and to help teachers tailor their teaching more specifically to student needs. Students with a disability may receive the same level of support during the assessment they would normally receive in the classroom.
- All students complete a reading assessment and numeracy assessment.
- Headphones will be provided by the school.
- Friday 11th November at 2pm
- Consent due via School Bytes on 24th October.
- Students are invited to collect sponsors. There will be prizes based on the amount of money each student earns.
- There will also be prizes for the highest earning class and the highest K-2 and 3-6 earners.
- Sponsorship money is due via Flexischools by 24th October.
- On Tuesday 11th October, 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 organisation is in its final planning.
- Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 will attend swim school on Tuesdays beginning the 11th of October at staggered times throughout the day.
- The 1st session of the day will leave at 9am and the 5th and final session will return at 2pm.
- Year 1 will attend swim school on Thursdays beginning the 13th of October.
- The 1st session will leave at 11.15 and the 2nd and final session will return at 2pm.
- The program will run for 7 weeks, and students will need to ensure they have their swimmers, googles and clothing requirements weekly.
- If your child forgets their swimmers, they will still attend the session.
- More information will be sent via the parent portal closer to the commencement of the program.
- Kindergarten 2023 Orientation Program will take place over 4 sessions next term. Mrs Bellamy and the Kindergarten teachers are looking forward to having all the students come and visit the classrooms and participate in a morning of activities from 9:00 – 10:30am.
- Parents will need to book orientation visits via the booking link in the GPS Kindergarten Newsletter. Parents should book one visit per session and students must be fully enrolled to participate in the 4 sessions.
- Session Dates are as follows:
- Term 2, Week 2 – 17th October to 21st October
- Term 4, Week 4 – 31st October to 4th November
- Term 6, Week 6 – 14th November to 18th November
- Term 8, Week 8 – 28th November to 2nd December
- All students should bring a hat, water bottle and fruit/veg break to have during the morning and all items should be labelled with students name.
- In the first session, parents may like to remain at school and join Mrs Bellamy in the hall for a review of the parent information session and hear information from the P&C representatives for Canteen and Uniform shop.
- Our school OOSH provider will also share some information and parents will be able to have a quick tour around our school site.
- All other sessions will be drop off and pick up.
- At the session 4 visits, students will bring home a ‘Glendore Goodie Bag’ full of information and activities to use through the Summer break if you choose to.
- It will also include any uniform orders that have arrived and the ‘Best Start Letter’ which will detail what colour group your child is in, and how to book the Best Start Assessment appointment at the beginning of the 2023 school year.
- We look forward to getting to know all of our new Kindergarten friends next term.
Return passports on Monday Week 1, Term 4
- Students must return their completed passports to Mrs Queenan or Miss Meaton on the first day of Term 4.
- The closing date for learning hours is Friday 14th October (Week 1, Term 4).
- If passports are not returned and the hours updated, the hours currently recorded will be sent to Children’s University.
- Students can bring their passports in at any time to Mrs Queenan or Miss Meaton for approval.
- On Tuesday the 13th of September, 6G served ice-cream ad soft drink float ‘Spiders’ as part of their Happer Schools fundraising project.
- 6G students successfully planned, organised and served over 450 ‘Spiders’, raising over $1000.
- Thank you to Year 6 and their families for donating soft drink and ice-cream, and to everyone who ordered a delicious ‘Spider’.
- On Tuesday 13th September, all students K-6 participated in Matter of Seconds, a Water Safety Show run by Newcastle City Council.
- Three lifeguards presented to the students and taught them about how to be safe in and around beaches, pools and creeks.
- The students really enjoyed the presentation and took onboard the important information ahead of the upcoming summer season.
- On Thursday 15th September, the Make a Difference (MAD) Awards ceremony was held at the Hunter School of Performing Arts School. The MAD Awards recognise nominated Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students, teachers and community members who immerse themselves in Aboriginal culture and who aspire to be future leaders in Aboriginal Education.
- Congratulations to the following award winners from Glendore Public School.
- Aboriginal Student Leadership- Eliza
- Aboriginal Staff Leadership Award- Mr Robert Cousins
- Non-Aboriginal Staff Leadership Award- Mr Chris Ashton
- Thank you to Mrs Garnsey for her support and involvement with the lead up and on the night.
- Thank you to 2 of our Junior AECG members, Isla and Eliza who represented GPS and presented some of the awards.
- Last Thursday students from Year 1 to Year 4 participated in a 30-minute cricket session to develop fundamental movement skills.
- Although the weather was not in our favour students had a wonderful time learning new skills.
- Thank you to the Cricket NSW staff members who came and taught our students.
- Our Wonder Recycling Rewards Challenge is now complete!
- We are very grateful to all the families for donating their bread bags this year and are looking forward to receiving some new sports equipment with the points we earned!
- Unfortunately, our Junior Boys PSSA Soccer team have been unable to play their Finals due to the ongoing wet weather and ground closures.
- We are hopeful of a rescheduled date early Term 4.
- A big thank you to the boy's commitment throughout the term always turning up for training before school and the occasional recess training session.
- Again, thank you to our parents for their commitment with transportation and early morning starts.
- We all have a responsibility to ensure we are able to maintain a respectful relationship with our neighbours. Before and after school, please remember the following:
- Don't park over our neighbour's driveways - they are entitled to come and go from their homes as required and should not be impeded by our community dropping off or picking up from school.
- Don't stand on our neighbour's properties - please respect their yards by not entering their front yard or standing across their boundary line (the footpath is a great guide)
- Remember the rules around the pick up zones - you may stop to drop off or pick up children for a maximum of 2 minutes and you're required to remain in your vehicle at all times.
KC - Advay, Indigo, Jack, Arham
KD - Mohammed, PJ, Hudson, Zander
KJ - Mao, Sama, Oliver
KP - Joshua, Ayesha, Zola, Jayden
1L - Lillian,Tahlia, Zavlan, Kinan
1M - Ava, Jake, Scarlett, Lewis
1O - Astin, Alexandra, Indyana, Akira
1P - Carter, Clara, Harley, Hudson
1R - Elijah, Jenson, William, Myah
2M - Harrison, William, Mason, Ved
2E - Madelyn, Parker, Maddison, William
2S - Lilah, Jonas, Rowad, Olivia
2B - Kongwa, Farah, Theo, Hudson
3A - Taylor, Bentley, Suad, Logan
3K - Ava, Ghassan, Thna, Flynn
3N - Niyahla, Manaahil, Liam, Jenson
4G - Blayd, Miah, Lucas, Kimberly
4N - Zara, George, Mayar, Noah
4M - Hunter, Emily, Drezden, Chelsea
4S - Anthony, Kye, James, Kobi
5A - Alaa, Oliver, Osaid, Wendall
5B - Alex, Claudia, Joanna, Cooper
5M - Hunter, Ben, Malik, Tom
6G - Evie, Zoey, Yaning, Nate
6L - Nate, Charlotte, Thomas, Emily
6T - Ellie, Harley, Josiah, Piper
- 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.
- Are you interested in joining the Star Struck Team?
- We are currently seeking a Choir Director and an Assistant Drama Director.
- Applications are now open and will close on Thursday 20 October 2022 at 4pm
- 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.
- This week, Amelia is captaining the NSW PSSA netball team at the national championships in Wollongong.
- Just past the halfway stage of the tournament, NSW sit 2nd on the points table with 4 wins and 2 losses.
- The quality of netball on display from all states and territories is exceptional, and Amelia is representing her school, region and state with pride.
- Go NSW and go Amelia!
- A special message to the captain Amelia and the netball team from NSW Premier!
- 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.
After School Excellence OSHC Update:
- Thank you so much for your support. We have a number of families already showing in the system.Just a reminder that you must upload the following documents when completing the enrolment to ensure a quick confirmation of your place.
- Birth Certificate
- Immunisation Record (Download this from your Medicare App)
- Child’s Photo
- Photo ID of Authorised Contacts and Emergency Contacts
- If your child has a medical condition, please ensure you upload your current action plan – it must be in date until January 2023. If it is expiring, please organise a new plan as soon as possible.
- If your child has a diagnosis, please upload any supporting documents and plans you may have to confirm the diagnosis.
- I understand it can be a hassle locating these supporting documents and you just want to register to ensure that you receive your days. This will actually cause us delays moving forward if you fail to upload them as you register your information. Please take the time to complete all of the information asked.
- If you are having issues with the links, please see below:
- Current Families using OSHC looking to retain their current place, please use this link https://www.owna.com.au/enrol.aspx?c=afterschoole
- 2023 Kindergarten Enquiries, please use this link https://www.owna.com.au/waitlist.aspx?c=afterschoole
- Please be advised the telephone number on the website is still yet to be activated. Sourcing an iPhone the week of a new release seems to be very difficult.
- I will advise once it is activated.
- Any questions, please email
- info@afterschoolexcellence.com.au
- Thank you
- What's on during the school holidays?
- Here’s a list to keep kids busy in thes spring holidays in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter.
- There's plenty of options including free and low-cost school holiday activities and events.
- We know that parents and carers are often looking for activities for their children during the school break so we thought we would let you know what National Parks and Wildlife has on offer in your local National Parks.
- Be a ranger for the day at Glenrock State Conservation Area.
- Have breakfast with the Whales at Glenrock State Conservation Area.
- Join an Aboriginal Ranger on a cultural journey in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park.
- For more information please click on this link https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/kids-and-family-activities
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.