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Blackwell PS Newsletter – Wednesday 4 March 2015
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Blackwell Public School
58A Blackwell Avenue,
St Clair NSW 2759.
02 9670 5080
02 9834 4368
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www.blackwellps.com.au
In this week’s edition…
A note from the Principal
Term 1 - Dates to remember ......................................... 1
Congratulations to our newly elected 2015 P&C
Executive team.
A note from the Principal/P&C AGM Report .................. 1
Principal's AGM Reportl ................................................. 2
President
Karen Swadling
A note from the Deputy Principal, P&C News ............... 3
Vice Presidents
Michelle Griffiths
Playgroup, School Photo Day, Office News ................... 4
Karen Parnell
Upcoming events, School Uniform Library ..................... 5
Awards, Canteen, Coowarra Cottage News .................. 6
Treasurer
Eleanor Drew
Swimming Results.......................................................... 7
Secretary
Jennie Binnie
Stage Information ..................................................... 8-11
Fundraising Co-ordinator
Karen Snape
Term 1 .......................................................................... 14
I would also like to publically congratulate the 2014
team for their tireless work for the students, staff and
parents of Blackwell. Our school is very grateful for
their contributions to both us and Public Education. I
have included both of the following reports from our
AGM held Monday, 2nd March.
Term 1 - Dates to remember
Thursday
March 5
Playgroup 9:10am-10:45am Kindy COLA
Friday
March 6
School Banking
District Swimming
Monday
March 9
Tuesday
March 10
Wednesday
March 11
Friday
March 13
Monday
March 16
Tuesday
March 17
Wednesday
March 18
BLACKWELL P&C PRESIDENT’S REPORT
AGM MARCH 2015
2014 has seen the P & C provide support to the school
through various events that were held throughout the
year.
Yr 3-6 Assembly 2pm in Hall
Water Safety Show
Uniform Shop 8:30am-9:30am
Some highlights for 2014 were our major fundraising
events – Mother’s Day Stall, Father’s Day Stall, Easter
Raffle, and our Christmas Raffle. Also we had a lot
more parents attend our monthly meetings which was
great to see. Hopefully this continues for 2015.
School Banking
K-2 Assembly 2pm
Claymation Yr 4
SRC Long Neck Lagoon
Claymation Yr 4
Uniform Shop 8:30am-9:30am
Claymation Yr 4
With the Christmas Raffle for 2014 we saw a lot of local
businesses support our school with donations of prizes.
PlusFitness 24/7, Sam’s Pizza Down Under, Hair by
Hailey, Featherdale Wildlife Park, Abel Schoolwear,
Kylie Marie Photography, Cosmetic Hair and Beauty,
Just Pets, MD Drums, Hogs Breath and Mr Andrew
Keen. Thank you to all these local businesses who
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without their support our Xmas raffle would not have
been as successful as what it was.
information about the running of our school, as well as,
hear about parent concerns and or suggestions. We try
to keep abreast of departmental policies and emerging
concerns, as well as being proactive in local council and
political issues.
I would also like to give a special mention to Mrs Karen
Snape. Her children attended Blackwell and now her
grandchildren are attending Blackwell. Over many
years this member of our school community has
donated her time, many gifts and has been very
generous in doing so. Thank you for all your help and it
is greatly appreciated.
We attempt to provide regular parent workshops prior
to each meeting in the hope of addressing parent
interests and or issues. Attendance at these was not
particularly impressive but was enough to keep the
format going. This year we will hold other workshops
and hope that more parents take the opportunity to
come along. Our first one has been to introduce our
new Aboriginal aide who will commence work here in
Term 2. Special invitations were sent home to all our
Aboriginal families. I hope that this venture will
produce some exciting new initiatives for our school.
The role of the P & C is more than just fundraising. We
provide support and input into decision making at the
school, including choices for school photos, uniforms,
teacher recruitment and general school management
decisions.
We ask that more parents attend our monthly meetings
and become more involved with the P & C. It is a very
rewarding and knowledgeable experience. Plus we
would like more parents to become actively involved
with helping out at our events throughout the year if
possible.
It works both ways.
Ideally, Blackwell, as a large school, with over 600
students, should have a large parental representation
at P&C meetings. This is essential if we are to respond
to parent issues. Just how we attract new parents or
encourage our silent majority continues to puzzle me.
Thank you to the Executive Committee Vice President –
Beverley Myburgh-Sisam, Vice President – Maria Marr,
Secretary – Jenny Binnie, Treasurer – Eleanor Drew,
Fundraising Co-Coordinator – Michelle Griffiths. Your
support and efforts throughout the year are greatly
appreciated. Thank you to the parent helpers who gave
up their time to help out at our various fundraising
events throughout the year.
Recent parent / teacher evenings were not well
attended either. Is this an indication of parent
satisfaction or apathy? All we can do is listen and
support our P&C as we continue to steer the school in a
positive direction.
To the outgoing executive I offer my sincere thanks and
gratitude on the impressive efforts made on behalf of
the wider school community. I would also like to thank
the P&C members for their commitment to both
Blackwell and Public Education. A special mention must
be paid to our President, Karen Swaddling, for her
diligence at keeping our parents well informed and her
energy and patience when dealing with sensitive issues.
As President of Blackwell P & C for 2014 it was a
privilege to be associated with a great school, great
teachers, great students and a great community. I am
very proud of Blackwell Public School and everything it
stands for. I will once again be putting my name up for
President for 2015 and I will continue to be actively
involved with the school and our P & C as President if
re-elected. It is a great experience and one I enjoy and
will continue to enjoy for many years to come.
Another wonderful group of dedicated people - all
working with a common purpose.
Karen Swadling
P&C President
Thank you all,
Kris Hudswell
Principal’s Report for AGM
PLPS –Personalised Learning Plans which every child
completed and were sent home for parent responses to
be completed and discussed at parent evenings need to
be returned to class teachers ASAP. If these double
sided sheets have been returned many thanks.
You can improve our school!!!
Would you like to see changes in the way Blackwell
work?
Would you like your voice to be heard?
The Blackwell P&C is an effective way to make this
happen.
Scripture has commenced this week. Many thanks to
those parents who updated information. Please notify
us in writing if your child is attending the wrong group
so records can be kept accurate. We could not form an
ethic class, due to insufficient numbers, but have been
able to form an Islamic group.
Our P&C has regular, monthly meetings aimed at
listening and offering suggestions on how best to
improve our school. We aim to give accurate
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We welcomed Mrs Tracie Harris this week at a very
informal gathering of our Aboriginal families. It was
great to sit and share a light meal and have a chance to
chat about issues and ideas that we could use in the
near future to support our students and school. Many
thanks to all the parents that took timeout of busy
home schedules to come along to the meeting. Thanks
to Mrs Takami for organising our meal. There were no
left overs for staff!!!
Lingering around goodbyes only increases a
child’s anxiety
2. Tell your child when you will be back –“When
the teacher says it is time to go… after lunch…
When the bus comes”
3. Tell your child to look up at the sky when he or
she misses you and at that exact time you will
be sending a kiss
4. It is perfectly normal for children to experience
separation anxiety. If this phase continues in its
acute stage for more than one month, see your
doctor to see if intervention is needed.
A note from the Deputy Principal
As the weeks draw into mid term, many programs are
getting underway. Each class teacher has introduced
the class rules and is beginning to teach and discuss our
school expectations in our Bounce Back Program.
Judith Wilson
Deputy Principal
Kate Meredith is again back at Blackwell giving Speech
therapy lessons each week. All Kindergarten students
will be screened by our teachers so Kate can work with
teachers next term to support students having difficulty
in the speech areas. Kindergarten teachers may
approach some parents if they feel there is a concern in
this area. We will recommend Kate as we are
developing a partnership with her.
P&C News 2015
Annual P&C Easter Raffle
The P & C are once again organising an Easter Raffle to
be drawn at assembly on Monday, 30th March. We are
asking our school community to help support this event
by donating Easter eggs, baskets or anything Easter
related for us to put together as prizes. Donations can
be handed into our school office from today onwards.
All donations big and small will be graciously accepted!
Selective High School testing will take place on
Thursday 12th March at 9am at St Marys Senior High.
We have a number of students who have applied for
this. A note will go home with these students giving
details of the testing. Good luck on the day.
Raffle tickets will go on sale from Monday, 16th March
2015 and be available at the front gate. Sales will be
from 8:30am - 9:15am in the mornings and 2:30pm 3:15pm in the afternoon. We are also asking for
volunteers to help with the ticket sales so if you can
spare a little time in the mornings or afternoons then
we would love to see you. Any help will be appreciated!
Some more tips if your child says “I don’t want to go to
school:
For the kids
1. Think of a story you can tell your parents when
you see them again
2. Hug yourself
3. Go play with kids who make you feel happy
4. Bring something from home to keep with you
e.g. a picture
5. Look up at the sky – then catch the kiss Mum or
Dad is sending you right now
6. Look at the clock and find the number when
you will see your mum or dad again
7. Remember, sad feelings do not stay for long.
Thankyou
P & C fundraising committee
P&C Election BBQ Fundraiser 2015
Date: Saturday, 28th March 2015
That time of the year where our local community needs
to elect new local government members.
Blackwell P & C will he holding a BBQ Fundraiser on the
day to feed all the hungry voters!
For the Parents
1. Set limits on goodbyes. Prepare the child
briefly, stop talking about the departure. Be
loving and confident: 2 kisses, 2 hugs.. then go!
Duration of BBQ will be 7am to 4.30pm which includes
setup and cleanup. We will be needing numerous
helpers on the day to help cook, serve, setup and
cleanup. A roster has been setup and if there are any
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volunteers that could help throughout the day could
you put your name down on the roster and the
allocated timeframe you would like to help. The roster
can be found on top of the P & C Suggestion box
located in the office.
Volunteer Helpers
To assist us here at school with our volunteer helpers
there is a new no cost On line Registration for
volunteers- www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au or phone
02 9826 7627 for assistance.
Any time you can volunteer would be greatly
appreciated.
I would like to thank all our volunteers who regularly
assist Blackwell in so many ways from Friday banking to
library to classroom activities to individual students. It
certainly strengthens our school.
P & C Committee
Playgroup
At Blackwell we
encourage our
students to use
Good manners,
Good thinking
and Good
learning.
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Next Playgroup this Thursday, 5 March and operate
each fortnight from 9:10 – 10:30 All pre-schoolers and
their parents are most welcome All you need is a hat
and “Crunch and Sip.”
School Photo Day
News from the office
School Photo Day – Coming soon!
When: Tuesday 24th March 2015
Class Stationery Packs-2015
Cost for Class Stationery Packs for 2015 is $60 per
student. These class packs will include all stationery to
be used in the classroom, such as pens, pencils, rulers,
glue sticks, document folders, markers and all exercise
books. As well as these stationery items, payment of
this amount will include costs to participate in
computer and social skills programs throughout the
year.
Please ensure all children wear correct school uniform,
with shirts tucked in, black shoes and no jewellery or
nail polish.
This will be our Class photo and individual photo day.
Sports photos are taken later in the year.
Envelopes and information about photo day will be
coming home soon.
It would be appreciated if payment could be sent to the
school office, in a clearly marked envelope, as soon as
possible.
Students will be given their class packs following receipt
of payment and all stationery items will be kept in the
classrooms for use each day by the students.
Invoices
NAPLAN
Term 1 invoices have been sent home, with a covering
letter to all students outlining any outstanding monies
owing. Please return any payments, together with the
invoice, to the school office. These invoices will be
returned with the receipt.
Dear Parents and Carers
The test dates for the National Assessment Program –
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) for all students in
Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are as follows:
Tuesday 12th May, 2015 – Language Conventions test
Thank you for your co-operation in paying these
invoices throughout the year.
Tuesday 12th May, 2015 – Writing test
Payment by cash, cheque or direct bank deposit.
Bank:
Westpac
BSB:
032 001
Account No:
150 170
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Wednesday 13 May, 2015 – Reading test
Thursday 14th May, 2015 – Numeracy test
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Friday 15 May, 2015 – Catch-up day for students who
missed a section of the test or were absent on a
particular day.
Skoolbag App
Skoolbag is a mobile app that communicates directly to
parent smartphones. It provides access to key school
Thank you for your cooperation in sending your child to
school on each of these days.
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information via one single Communication Centre for
both parents and students.
District Swimming Students
Where:
Mt Druitt Pool
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When:
Friday, 6 March 2015
Cost:
$5 per child
Permission note and money to be handed to the office
by this Thursday, 5th March 2015.
How to Install Skoolbag on your Smartphone
iPhone Users – Simply search for your school name in
the App Store on your phone, PC or Mac, and install.
Android Users – Simply search for your school name in
the Google Play Store on your phone, PC or Mac, and
install.
STEPS Gala Day
When:
Thursday, 19th March 2015
Where:
Cook & Banks St Clair &
The Kingsway Werrington
Notes are going out to students who are participating
today.
Please return permission note and money to the office
by Friday, 13 March 2015.
Couple of things to do if you Skoolbag App is not
working:
1. Your app has been upgraded to the latest
Version 3. So you have to make sure that your
parents install the latest update to their
devices. Re for Apple. the devices should also
be updated to the latest OS 8 in case the users
haven't done that too.
2. If the updates have taken place and the app is
not opening properly, it is because the internet
connection is not reliable on the device at the
time.
They need to:
- Slide close the app with their thumb by holding down
the button and then sliding the app closed.
School Uniforms – Abel Schoolwear
Shop
Uniform shop open at Blackwell Public School
Term 1 2015
Every Wednesday 8:30am – 9:30am or you can visit
their shop at:-
- Re-open the app when the device is on a reliable WiFi
connection.
Abel Schoolwear
44 Peachtree Road, Penrith
PH: 4731 2388
Upcoming events
Library news
Yr 4 Claymation Workshop
Where:
At school
When:
16th, 17th and 18th March 2015
Cost:
$25 per student
Library Routine: Borrow > Return weekly > Borrow.
Keep books in a safe spot at home.
Parents please send a note if books are lost or
damaged. If this happens please send a contribution of
$10 so the book can be replaced.
Return permission note and payment by Friday, 6th
March 2015.
Library Timetable
Yr 6 School Leavers Shirts and Jumpers
Cost:
$33 Polo Shirts
$41 Jumpers
Try on sizes in S3S classroom before and after school.
Order and money to be returned to the school by
Friday, 20th March 2015.
Monday
KR
KS
S3M
KP
SIM
S1B
S2K
S1F
SITC
S1W
S3B
S3W
S2M
S2W
S2C
S2F
S2L
S3BV
Tuesday
KD
S1L
Wednesday
SICR
Stage 3 Excursion to Canberra
When:
28th & 29th May 2015
Where:
Canberra (War Memorial, Quest-a-con
and Institute of Sport)
Cost:
$190 per student
The cost can be paid by instalments.
All monies and permission notes to be returned by
Friday, 8th May 2015.
Thursday
KT
Friday
S1CH
5
S3S
Canteen news
Merit & Virtue Awards
Please be aware of foreign coins being placed in the
lunch orders or foreign coins given to the children to
spend as they will not be accepted.
Monday, 23rd February 2015
KD
Slushies can be purchased on Fridays not to be ordered
with lunch orders.
KP
Due to Health and Safety Regulations left over meals
from home CAN NOT be reheated from the Canteen
staff.
KR
KS
KT
School Banking
S!B
School Banking Day is FRIDAY morning
S1CH
Coowarra Cottage Before & After
School Care
S1CR
Parking at the Cottage carpark.
S1F
Coowarra Cottage has asked that Blackwell parents
please park in the designated parking spots as parents
cars are taking up more than one space.
S1L
Principal Awards
S1TC
S1M
Monday, 2nd March 2015
KD
KP
KR
KS
KT
SIB
SICH
SICR
S1F
S1L
S1M
SITC
S1W
S2C
S2F
S2K
S2L
S2M
S2W
S3B
S3BV
S3M
S3S
S3W
S1W
Noah
Lacey
Sienna
Valery
Noah
Ania
Baljot
Jonathan
Travis
Tahlia
Cameron
Charlotte
Kiara
Ella
Madison
Ella
Tiana
Lini
Brianna
Kevin
Charlise
Lilli-Rose
Annalise
Caitlyn
Tahlie
Nickolas
Emily
Yasmin
Ethan
Dzakirah
Marco
Bryson
Kiara
Zakariya
Jared
Nikhi
Isabella
Koby
Layla
Lily
Ahmed
Travis
Daniel
Efe
Courtney
Bryce
Joshua
Mia
Sophia
Jazz
Brendan
Teliah
Micah
Jade
Willow
Jack
Jackson
Monique
Siyana
Myleigh
Jessica
Menzie
Matthew
Chloe
Kye
Fatima
Corey
Chloe
Kaitlin
Cailin
Dayne
Chaeyse
Mahalijah
Lolita
Lily
Brandon
Virtues:
Tolerance
Self-discipline
Honesty
Kindness
Respect
Patience
Responsibility
Swimming Results
The following students on the next page will be
representing Blackwell Public School at the District
Swimming Carnival 2015 at Mt Druitt Pool this Friday,
6th March.
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BOYS
Blackwell Public School Swimming Results
AGE
GROUP
EVENT
GIRLS
OPEN
100M Freestyle
GIRLS
8 years
50m Freestyle
BOYS
8 years
50m Freestyle
GIRLS
9 years
50m Freestyle
50m Freestyle
50m Freestyle
BOYS
10 years
50m Freestyle
50m Freestyle
50m Freestyle
50m Freestyle
BOYS
12 years
50m Freestyle
GIRLS
Junior
50m
Breastroke
1.JAKOB
BOYS
2.COREY
Junior
50m
Breastroke
11 years
2.RYAN
BOYS
1.LARA
11 years
2.AMBER
Senior
2.JOSH
50m
Breastroke
Senior
2. MALAKAI
GIRLS
1. SARAH
Junior
2. SHALICE
BOYS
1. JAMES
Junior
2. JUSTIN
GIRLS
11 years
2.AMBER
50m
Backstroke
50m
Backstroke
Senior
50m
Backstroke
Senior
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2. MONIQUE
1.MALAKAI
50m
Backstroke
2.JACK
1. TYLA
50m
Backstroke
2. SHALICE
1. JAMES
50m
Backstroke
2.JUSTIN
1.GEORGIA
50m Butterfly
2.AMBER
1.JOSH
50m Butterfly
2.BAILEY
1.LISA
50m Butterfly
2.MONIQUE
1. DARCY
50m Butterfly
2.
1. KEIRA
50m Butterfly
BOYS
2. LISA
2. JOSH
1.LISA
GIRLS
2.COOPER
2.HAYLEY
1. MALAKAI
BOYS
11 years
2.JUSTIN
1. GEORGIA
BOYS
2.RACHAEL
2. SHAYLAH
1. JAMES
GIRLS
1. ALEISA
50m
Breastroke
50m
Breastroke
GIRLS
2.HAYLEY
1.JAYDEN
GIRLS
11 years
2.SAVANNAH
1.GEORGIA
BOYS
Junior
Junior
1. JACK
GIRLS
12 years
1.LILY
1.LISA
BOYS
11 years
GIRLS
1.COOPER
GIRLS
11 years
2.DARCY
1.KYLE
GIRLS
10 years
Senior
2. DARCY
1. KEIRA
BOYS
2. GEORGIA
1.GEORGIA
BOYS
9 years
Senior
1.JAMES
100M Freestyle
50m
Breastroke
GIRLS
RESULTS
1. LISA
BOYS
OPEN
11 years
1. JACK
2.
1.JAMES
50m Butterfly
2.JUSTIN
Early Stage 1 Information
KD – Mrs Deanne Witchard
KR – Mrs Pauline Richmond
KP – Mrs Paula Anderson/Mrs Michelle Mifsud
KS – Miss Lauren Thomas
Reading Eggs and Mathletics
It is pleasing to note about 90% of Kindergarten students have paid for their stationary packs and have received
their “Reading Eggs” and “Mathletics” logins and passwords.
At Blackwell we
Students have sat a reading test in class and have begun to use “Reading Eggs”encourage
in the classroom withour
their teacher.
They are very excited to start using this program at home too. If you haven’t already paid can you please do so ASAP
or speak to your classroom teacher.
students to use
Home Reading and Sight Word Lists
Good manners,
Home reading is well underway and students have been bringing home readers that
Good
thinking
they have read in class. It is very important that you reread
these (several
times if
possible ... to mum, to dad, to baby brother etc) and return the very next day.
and Good
Also daily sight word practise is vital. We have begun studying Sight Word List 2 in
class (also available on the website) and students are continuallylearning.
being assessed – they
must be able to read these words easily (automatically, quickly and no sounding out)
and also be able to read them in sentences.
Introducing ... Miss Thomas (KS)
Introducing ... Mrs Richmond (KR)
I love making the most of everyday! I’m lucky
enough to have had some wonderful experiences;
climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a helicopter
ride, skydiving, bungee jumping and just recently
swimming with sharks. I look forward to adding to
that list!
This is my fourth year at Blackwell PS. I was at my
previous school for 18 years and before that I
worked in Catholic Schools. I am a Reading
Recovery trained teacher. I have been fortunate to
have had a long, rewarding career in teaching and
look forward to the coming years. I especially enjoy
teaching Kindergarten and I just love watching
them grow in their first year at school.
I love reading, swimming in my pool, watching
movies, eating lollies, and having pyjama days!
I enjoy reading, drawing and doing puzzles. My
great love is dancing – ballroom and rock & roll.
I couldn’t be happier to be teaching Kindergarten
this year and truly believe that I’ve found the right
career for me. I believe that all children are treasure
and think that there's nothing better when they
leave school one day and look forward to returning
the next. This is my third year on Kindergarten at
Blackwell.
I also love travelling, and my favourite country is
Malta. I have been to Europe many times but never
in the summer.
I have done some crazy and exciting things in my
life, such as abseiling, rock climbing and fire
walking. I’ve flown a helicopter and who knows
what’s next on the list???
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Stage 1 Information
S1B – Mrs Rochelle Bellamy
S1TC – Mrs Dyan Toldano/Mrs Jill Capuyan
S1CH – Mrs Julie Crossman/Mrs Merryn Handley
S1L – Miss Heather Lane
S1CR – Mrs Rachel Cameron/Mrs Bev Reynolds
S1W – Miss Kim Woods
S1F – Mr Hani Farag
S1M – Mrs Malinda Frazer
Stage 1 Update
We are well underway through term 1 already. How fast has it gone?!
Pass the Poetry
The students enjoyed watching this educational, yet entertaining performance last Thursday. There were many
laughs and giggles during the performance and it was a worthwhile experience for the students to watch.
Easter
Easter is fast approaching. A note will be distributed in the coming weeks about the exciting events happening
within Stage 1.
Speaking and Listening Poetry Task
Stage 1 students are learning about different types of poetry in class. Each class has a Speaking and Listening task,
which their class teacher has spoken to them about. Notes have been distributed. Keep practising your poems at
home.
Belongings
Just a reminder: all students’ hats, jumpers, bags, drink bottles and lunch boxes require labelling to ensure they are
identified and don’t become lost property. At our school, we promote Sun Safety. Please ensure your child brings a
hat to school each day. Also, the cooler weather is fast approaching, so please start packing a jumper or jacket for
your child so they can stay warm.
Book Packs
Thank you to the families who have paid for their book packs. Please ensure payments are made as soon as
possible. The cost is $60 and is payable to the office.
Library Borrowing
All students require a library bag to allow them to borrow each week. If you are uncertain of your child’s library day
please check with their teacher.
Toys
Please limit the amount of toys your child brings to school to one per child. Preferably, small handheld toys. Thank
you.
Hello from Mrs Capuyan
I have been at Blackwell Public School since 2007. I love the sense of community here and the value placed on
lifelong learning, both for students and teachers. I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have two
beautiful children who keep us busy! I love dancing, reading, catching up with friends and family and eating good
food!!!
Hello from Mrs Toledano
I have been working at Blackwell Public School since 2014. I enjoy coming to school the days that I work. I love
seeing the children’s faces when they greet you throughout the day and when they hug you before they go home.
The students, staff and the community are all awesome. I am married with two beautiful girls who I absolutely love
and adore. I enjoy spending quality time with my family.
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Stage 2 Information
S2F – Mrs Fiona Cooke
S2C – Ms Stephanie Coard
S2L – Mrs Kathi Lockley
S2K – Mrs Sharalynne Krensel
S2W – Miss Judith Washburn
S2M – Miss Fay Mantas
Stage 2 students are to be commended for continuing to work well in their new classes. Our behaviour points system
begins from Week 6 so it is important to remember to always use Good Thinking, Good Learning and Good Manners.
PERSONALISED LEARNING PLANS AND CODE OF CONDUCT BOOKS
During recent weeks students will have brought home Personalised Learning Plans and Code of Conduct Books. Please
ensure that these are completed and returned to your child’s class teacher as soon as possible.
SPEAKING AND LISTENING HOMEWORK TASKS
Stage 2 students are currently working on their speaking tasks. Their teachers have commented on the great effort that
students are putting in to producing/ using visual aids as well as their most engaging voices, good posture and eye
contact. If you have any questions about this task please see your child’s teacher as soon as possible.
ASSEMBLY ITEM
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S2C wish to invite parents and carers to the next 3-6 Assembly on Monday 9 March at 2pm.
PARENT HELPERS
Please see your child’s teacher about helping out in their classroom this year – we value your support and any
contribution you can make, whether it is listening to children read or covering books, is appreciated.
COMING EVENTS
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Week 6 –
Monday, 2 March Combined Assembly
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Friday, 6 District Swimming Carnival
Week 7 Monday, 9th March 3-6 Assembly
Week 8 Monday, 16th March K-2 Assembly
Claymation Workshops for Year 4
ADVANCE NOTICE
Stage 2 students will be involved in an activity in Week 10 that requires them to bring a shoe box and some bits and
pieces of crafty items to decorate it. A note will be sent home soon.
WHO’S WHO IN STAGE 2?
Meet Mrs Krensel.
Family: I am married with two children - Max is 21 and Jess is 19. We also have a
Miniature Fox Terrier called Missy who loves to chase birds and lizards around our
backyard.
Career: My pathway to teaching has not been direct. I have had the opportunity to gather
valuable life skills in nursing, administration and as a teacher’s aide before arriving at
Blackwell as a qualified teacher.
Interests: I enjoy reading, watching movies and travelling.
I love being a teacher and strive to create a positive and supportive learning environment
for all of my students. I feel very fortunate that I am able to guide students towards
achieving their full potential.
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Stage 3 Information
S3B – Mrs Kellie Balloch
S3M – Miss Malica Makragic
S3BV – Mrs Rachel Bulluss/Miss Shannon Vos
S3S – Mrs Denise Suffling
S3W – Mr Rod Woolard
Stage 3 have at least two exciting trips away this year for overnight camps. In the middle of next term we have our
overnight excursion to Canberra, visiting the War Memorial, The Institute of Sport and Quest-a-Con. We have also
planned an overnight stay at Dubbo Zoo for the end of the year. Notes for the Canberra excursion are going out today
with the newsletter
Our Public Speaking Competition starts it preparation this week with the topic "Persuade Us." Students have to deliver
a 3 minute speech on a topic where they are trying to persuade their audience to think like them. Students will present
to classes first in Week 8 and then 2 or 3 from each class will present in a final in Week 9.
All Year 6 students should have received their High School Enrolment forms. The Year 6 teacher writes the name of
your local high school. This is not determined by us but by your address. Please do not cross out this school and put in
the school you would like your child to attend. Section C offers you an opportunity to select three other schools you
would like your child to attend and space at the bottom to write your reasons. High Schools then look at those reasons
and make decisions about enrolment. Non-government High Schools like Emmaus should not be included in section C.
Those wishing to apply for selective schools need to contact the High school and find out about their audition or tryouts
and enrolment procedures.
Attention: Yr 6 Students - School Leavers Shirts and Jumpers for Purchase
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Order forms and payment need to be returned to the school office by Friday, 20 March 2015.
Prices: Polo Shirts
$33
Jumpers
$41
Sizing of garments will be available to try on in S3S classroom before and after school.
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BLACKWELL PUBLIC SCHOOL
DO NOT ENTER PARENTS AND CARERS ARE REQUESTED NOT
TO ENTER THE SCHOOL CAR PARK EITHER BY CAR OR ON
FOOT TO DROP OFF OR COLLECTSTUDENTS.PLEASE ACCESS
THE SCHOOL GROUNDS THROUGH THE PEDESTRIAN
GATETHIS IS A WORK, HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUE FOR THE
SCHOOLTHE SCHOOL CAR PARK IS FOR SCHOOL STAFF ONLY
AND FOR DISABLED PERSONS FOLLOWING A REQUEST TO
THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
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Blackwell Public School - Calendar
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