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Newsletter Term 2 Week 4  2012

 TERM 2 WEEK 4  2012  18/5

Dear Parents,

CONGRATULATIONS

We had a special visitor to our school assembly last Monday, Fiona Netting from Wollongong City Council. Fiona came along to present Celeste  with a special prize for entering the Council’s “Compost Creatures” drawing competition.

Celeste came 2^nd in the primary division winning books, a resource pack and $30.  Celeste also won $200 for the school to put towards our environmental programs, as well as a class resource kit on recycling.  Well done Celeste!

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

The National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for Year 3 and 5 students was held this week. The program  provides students, teachers and parents with information about student ability in the specific areas of literacy and numeracy. 

Detailed results for each student will be forwarded to parents in September. 

SPARKS

The first session for the SPARKS program will be held  next Monday, 21^st May.  The students are very excited and eager to be involved in the varied activities on offer.  The program will take place every Monday for five weeks every term with students changing their electives each term. 

This term’s activities include:

Contemporary Dance, Masks, Outdoor Art, String Art, Pottery, Magic Tricks, Brain Games, Drama, Plaster Painting and Body Percussion 

Many thanks to the team of parents and community members who are assisting with the SPARKS program. If you have an hour to spare on Mondays at 2.00pm for the next few weeks, and would like to help, please contact Ms Holloway as soon as possible. 

 DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY

Stanwell Park Public has always had a tradition of being a strong sporting school, both at a team and individual level.  Last Friday, our cross country team once again performed brilliantly at the District Cross Country Carnival. Our school came 4^th overall, an outstanding result considering the number of schools in our District. Congratulations to all members of the squad. 

Also special congratulations to the following students who scored exceptional individual results in their age divisions:

Six of our students will now represent at the Region Cross Country carnival to be held in Nowra on Friday 1^st June.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Our annual Athletics Carnival for all K-6 students takes place next Wednesday 23^rd May at Beaton Park.  Buses will leave school from 8.45am starting with competitors for the 200m and seniors.  It is important that all students are at school under the supervision of their teachers, and must travel on the bus as bus costs are calculated on the entire student population. All students are asked to attend school by 8.30am to allow for rolls to be called and instructions to be given prior to boarding the buses.

All parents and relatives are invited to attend the carnival.  Thank you to those who have indicated their assistance with aspects of the day.  If you would like to assist, please let Mr Harding know as soon as possible so final organisation can be made.

Many parents like to take their children with them after the carnival.  If you wish to do this, please remember to sign out your child at the recording table to ensure teachers are not searching for them come time to board the bus.

STAGE 3 RESUSCITATION

Next Tuesday, all our Stage 3 students will participate in a special program organised by the Wollongong Branch of the Royal Life Saving Society.  The students will take part in learning the theory of resuscitation and have the opportunity to put this into practice with a practical session involving mannequins. 

FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK

This week, to coincide with Food Allergy Awareness Week, classes have revisited the subject of anaphylaxis and other medical conditions such as asthma.  Activities have been undertaken in classrooms from K-6.

At Stanwell Park Public we have a clearly-defined policy on supporting students with medical conditions.  Every term we remind parents via the newsletter of the need for vigilance in ensuring products which may cause anaphylactic reactions among our students, not be brought to school.  We have a number of students with reactions to peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, shellfish, kiwi fruit and seafood as well as insect bites and stings.

Please ensure your child does not bring to school products such as these:

·         peanut butter

·         Nutella

·         nut butter of any kind

·         muesli bars with nuts

·         biscuits with nuts

·         nut snacks

·         mixed dried fruits with nuts

·         any nuts at all

·         eggs and egg products

Students susceptible to possible reactions also need to be vigilant and aware of risks.  All foods should be checked before consumption. Hands should be thoroughly washed before and after eating for all students. At the same time we have a “NO FOOD SHARING” policy with the students and will regularly remind students of this. 

Individual health plans are in place at the school and are reflected in our school policy on Health Care for Students.

Our aim is to ensure as safe an environment as possible for all students.  Your assistance with this matter is appreciated for the ongoing safety of the students at Stanwell Park. 

KINDERGARTEN PACKAGES

Enrolment packages for students commencing Kindergarten in 2013 are now available on request from the school office.  If you know of anyone in the community who has a child starting Kindergarten in 2013, please let them know.

STRANGER DANGER

Unfortunately there has been a recent spate of incidents involving students going to or from schools in the District over the past few weeks.  Teachers regularly review the Stranger Danger message with their classes.  Please discuss the correct behaviour with your child as a precaution

WHOOPING COUGH

Parents have advised the school of an incidence of whooping cough in the student population. Please be vigilant to the symptoms and seek urgent medical advice if you are concerned.
 

Regards,

Keith Tomlinson

PRINCIPAL

CAPTAIN’S AWARDS

These awards are selected and presented by the School Captains to recognise students who have consistently followed school rules, in class and in the playground.  Congratulations to:

HOME READING AWARDS

The following students have achieved awards in the Home Reading Scheme – Congratulations 

MERIT AWARDS  -  14.5.12

BRONZE CERTIFICATES

Congratulations to the following students who were presented with their Bronze Certificates and ribbons at this week’s assembly:

SPORT REPORT

Sport has started this term with many trials and carnivals being completed.  Our Cross Country carnival from last term was a brilliant day and I applaud everyone for their efforts.  Individual champions were:

8/9   Kasey,   Tommy

10    Siena,    Jake

11    Scarlett,  Joshua

12    Eloise,  Noah

Last Friday we sent a squad of 50 runners to Bulli Park which was the venue of the District Cross Country Carnival.  The behaviour of the children and the determination they displayed was outstanding.  Stanwell Park came 4^th overall and was 4^th in the percentage ratings.

Individually there were many places in the top 20 which was brilliant considering there was an average of 60 runners in each race.  The following children will represent North Wollongong at the Region Carnival:

Kasey – 2^nd, Nicholas – 3^rd, Joshua – 5^th, Taro – 4^th, Eloise  – 3^rd and Sophie – 5^th.

There are many photos on our website of the students on the day.

In Trials, Eloise, Leah, Phoebe, Harvey  and Sage attended the Region Hockey trials.  All children played well and enjoyed the day and, while everyone who attended were unsuccessful in gaining selection, Leah and Sage made it to the possible / probables.

The District Touch Trials were held this week.  Noah , Eloise, Scarlet, Arabella  and Phoebe  were selected to attend.  Noah and Eloise were successful in gaining selection – well done!

Mr Harding

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