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Issue 6
March 11th 2015
Theodore St Curtin ACT 2605
Tel(02)620555622 Fax(02)62055597
www.curtinps.act.edu.au
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Student-Absence No: 0437 787 824
DIARY DATES
th
13 March- Whole
School Assembly
1/2KS, 5/6JM
th
March 16 – 20th
Harmony Day Lunch
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March 18 Helping
your beginning
reader
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March 19 Board
6.00pm
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20 March- Senior
Assembly 3/4LS
Monday27thAprilACT Public holiday
(Anzac Day)
Items for inclusion in
Newsletter need to
be emailed to the
school by 1pm on
Tuesday
Principal: Merryn
O’Dea
Deputy Principal:
Frances Brand
Contact PH: 620
55622
Board Chair: Anne
Twyman
PH: 0414 278 663
P&C President:
Myles Cronin
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
6285 4444
BOOKINGS
6282 2644
A message from our school leaders
A message from our leadership team
Dear Parents, Carers and Children,
Our school’s activities to celebrate and support understanding of Harmony Day have “kicked” off
to a brilliant start in class with Ibu Le Riche last week. Each class had their Sock Day, where
diversity and difference were acknowledged and appreciated. When next you’re in the school
have a look at the various strip photos of socked feet and legs – an innovative and thoughtful way
of representing how differences can be accepted and contribute to a colourful and rich social
climate.
The Harmony Day activities are continuing with family picnic lunches for Harmony Day next
Wednesday, at both preschools. Ibu Le Riche is also working with all classes in the Primary school
to create a space in the playground to represent the multiple cultures in Australia, reinforcing the
message ''Everyone Belongs' and 'Taking a Stand Together.' Each child will be writing and/or
drawing a self-portrait on a hand shape of their choice to represent their commitment to both
messages. Watch the Junior playground to see the Labyrinth appear. Next week is also the
Harmony Day –Everyone Belongs-Lunch Week. There are notices elsewhere in this newsletter
about ordering these.
Congratulations and thanks continue to the dedicated team of House Captains who are helping
with the safety in the bike racks each day. They are monitoring and guiding children placing their
bikes in the bike enclosure, and then returning just before bell time in the afternoons to wheel
out some of the bikes to avoid the hectic congestion at 3.02!
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On Thursday 26 March (Week 8) we will give a brief introduction to how we use the school
NAPLAN results in planning and teaching. As you will be aware, NAPLAN testing is carried out
nationally in May for students in Years 3,5,7, and 9, with results being available online to schools
generally in September/October. This information helps us evaluate school programs and set
priorities for the school and for individual students. The meeting will be held at 6.30, before the
P&C meeting.
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There will also be an information session on helping your beginning reader – Wednesday 18
March. While this session is primarily aimed at kindergarten all parents with early readers are
invited to come along. Mrs Albrecht’s Kindergarten Kittens’ room, 6pm.
Yes, I wrote that correctly! Yvonne was married last weekend – CONGRATULATIONS
YVONNE! She wishes to change her name at school as well, so no more Mrs Richardson – our
Kinder Kittens teacher is Mrs Yvonne Albrecht and her class has also changed its name to KYA.
Have you noticed the bursts of colour all over the school playground? The gardening group,
together with Miss Smith and Mrs Fitzgerald, have been busily working, planting, wheelbarrowing
soil, spreading mulch and watering the newly planted gardens at lunch times. Thank you to all for
your fantastic efforts – the school is looking terrific.
Enjoy this lovely autumn,
Frances
NOTES
The following notes were sent home recently: (Notes will only be sent home on Wednesdays
with Newsletter unless in emergencies)
Note
Class
Date sent home
Date due back at school
Zoo
YR 1 /2
Wednesday 25th February
Friday 13th March
Australian Mathematics
Trust Competitions
YR 3 -6
Wednesday 11th March
Friday 27th March
ICAS (page 3 newsletter)
YR 2-6
Wednesday 11th March
Friday 10th April
AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students who will receive an award at assembly this week:
Kinder
IK
Max W
KINDER Nayte S
KK
KINDER Emily C
YA
1 /2CC
Liam E
1/2 DF
Nicholas D
1 /2 KS
Jai D
1/2MW
Kate S
1 /2 RT
Mia D
3/4 CR
Keenan P
3/4LS
Jamie Payne
3/4/JG
Evan L
4/5TD
Leo P
3/4 HD
Mathew S
5/6 HP
Mina E
3/4JW
Tabby M-W
5/6 JC
Stephen G
5/6JM
Elliot S
5/6TM
Madeline H
MACS
Xavier C
VISUAL ARTS AWARDS
KINDERGARTEN
YR 1/2
YR 3/4
YR 5/6
MACS
Charlotte M-K
Will U
Roshel M
Sam I-R
Brodie K-A
Maya C
Audrey T
Flynn D
Capri A-S
Curtin Primary School
ABN 38 766 579 050
70 Theodore Street Curtin ACT 2605
Principal: Merryn O’Dea
Phone: 02 6205 5622 Fax: 02 6205 5597
[email protected]
www.curtinps.act.edu.au
Celebrating 50 Years
Dear Parents/Carers,
Each year, Curtin Primary school offers students the opportunity to take part in the ICAS (International Competitions and
Assessment for Schools) external examination program. Participation is offered to students in YEAR 3, YEAR 4, YEAR 5 and YEAR
6. Year 2 students are also able to enter the English, Science and Mathematics competitions.
These competitions are not compulsory and are offered to the students on a voluntary basis. The ICAS competitions are run by
UNSW (University of New South Wales). The tests take the form of a written paper assessing each particular subject area. The
tests will be carried out at school under test conditions and invigilated by a teacher. This will mean that each student carrying
out the test will be absent from their normal class curriculum for the test period, usually starting at 9:30am. Please take this into
consideration.
Digital Technologies (formerly known as
Computer skills) - 30-35 minutes
Tuesday 19 May 2015
Science- 45-55 minutes
Spelling- 25 minutes plus dictation
Writing- 30 minutes
English- 45-50 minutes
Mathematics- 45-60 minutes
Wednesday 3 June 2015
Tuesday 16 June 2015
Wednesday 17 June 2015
Tuesday 28 July 2015
Tuesday 11 August 2015
If you wish your child/children to be involved in these competitions please complete the form below and mark which
competitions they will take part in. Please enclose the correct money with the form in a sealed envelope and pass on to the
front office. Payment may also be made online.
The date for close of entries is Friday 10 April 2015.
Entry to the competition is dependent on the form below being returned to the front office and fees being paid.
Yours sincerely,
Frances Brand
Deputy Principal
10 March, 2015

Please return to Front Office with correct payment in a sealed envelope labelled ‘ICAS 2015’
Name of student:
Subject
Class:
Year:
Please tick
Digital Technologies
Science
Writing
Spelling
English
Mathematics
PAYMENT IS
INTERNET TRANSFER
BSB:032 777
A/C NUMBER:001199
Date
Cost
Tuesday 19 May 2015
Wednesday 3 June 2015
Tuesday 16 June 2015
Wednesday 17 June 2015
Tuesday 28 July 2015
Tuesday 11 August 2015
CASH
$8.80
$8.80
$18.70
$12.10
$8.80
$8.80
Total enclosed
CHEQUE
QuickWeb
8010-000-00
Payment enclosed
$
EFTPOS at Front Office
Race
50 Freestyle
50 Backstroke
Including
10/u
50
Breaststroke
Including
10/U
50
Butterfly
Including
10/u
8yrs
Bonnie H
Liv C
Zoe B
Estella R
Ayrton R
Luke M
Johie G
William J
9yrs
Charlotte H
Chelsea W
Sophia L
Emily S
Ben P
Cooper H
Evan L
Tyrone M
10yrs
Leah T
Erica D(injured)
Hannah H
Samantha B
Hamish R
Tom C
James H
Hamish A
11yrs
Steffi H
Katiya M
Lucinda C
Imogene P
Marlo C
Callum M
Orlando A
Joe M
12yrs
Erica P
Madeline H
Erica K
Erin S
Sam R
Sameer B
David F
10/U
Hannah H
Bonnie H
Charlotte H
Elly D
James H
Ben P
Tom C
Matthew S
10/U
Lucia S
Leah T
Sophie G
Zoe R
Tom C
Riley C
Hamish A
Charlie R
Katiya M
Imogene P
Jessica F
Aicia B
Marlo C
Connor H
Callum M
Finlay B
Mia P
Madeline H
Alicia B
Lucinda C
Katiya M
Steffi H
Connor H
Joe M
Orlando A
Callum M
Elanor P
Madeline H
Erin S
Sam R
Sameer B
Tom D
Ollie M-W
10/U
Grace L
Eilis R
Zoe R
Abigail B
Rhys W
Zann W
Alicia B
Jessica F
Emilie R
Katie W
Elanor P
Madeline H
The children will receive their overall placing ribbons (1st – 4th) at a special swimming carnival
presentation.
We will also be showing a slide show of photos from the carnival.
THURSDAY 26TH MARCH (WEEK 8) @ 2.15pm
Cross Country Carnival
Friday 27th March (Week 8)
11am-12.30pm
INVOLVEMENT
All children from Kindergarten to Year 6 will be participating in the Cross Country Carnival throughout
the morning. They may choose to walk or run the course.
ARRIVAL
Morning session at school will be as usual. Children will move down to the oval with their teacher after
recess. This event will be finished before lunch.
WHAT TO WEAR
Children will need to wear shorts, t-shirt, school hat and running shoes. Children are encouraged to
wear a top in the colour of their house (no singlets).
FREE ICEBLOCK
At the end of their race, children will receive an ice block (99% fruit – no added sugar), kindly donated
by the school canteen. If you do not wish your child to receive an iceblock, please inform your child’s
teacher.
HELPERS
At Curtin we are very lucky to have a fantastic Cross Country Course for the children to run, which
includes grass, concrete, dirt tracks, uphill and downhill. For safety reasons we need a number of
marshals placed around the course. We will have staff placed at various points, but we need parents to
help so the children can be well supervised at all times throughout the race. If you are able to help on
the day please contact me on the phone number or email address below, or return the reply slip to me.
The carnival should not go any longer than 1 ½ hours.
NB: I will place you on the course where you are able to see your own child compete.
ORDER OF EVENTS
(NB: approx. times only)
11.15am:
11.45am:
12pm:
7, 6 & 5 yr. olds
13, 12 & 11 yr. olds
10, 9 & 8 yr. olds
5, 6 & 7yrs – (Course is within the
School boundary – approx. 500m)
8yrs (2007)
1km
Amanda Beresford
62055622
9yrs (2006)
1.5km
[email protected]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10yrs (2005)
2km
----REPLY SLIP – Cross Country Marshal (Return to Mrs Beresford)
or email(2004/03/02)
me.
11/12/13yrs
3km
I am able to help as a marshal at the Cross Country Carnival.
Name: __________________________________________
Child’s name: ______________________ Year born: _________
Class: __________
CURTIN PRESCHOOL FAMILIES
You’re invited to join us for a
Harmony Week lunch
at preschool after session on
Wednesday 18 March at 11.30am (South)
Please Note North Preschool both groups welcome
between sessions.
11.30 – 12.30pm
PLEASE BRING A SMALL PLATE OF FOOD TO SHARE
News from Ms Le Riche
Kabar dari Ibu Le Riche
News from Ibu Le Riche
Kata – Kata Bahasa Indonesia/ Indonesian Words
Students in senior school have begun learning vocabulary and short sentences related to clothing. Below is a list
of vocabulary and basic sentences in relation to the topic.
pakaian
clothing
kaos kaki
socks
koas oblong
t-shirt
celana pendek shorts
celana panjang trousers
celana dalam
underwear
baju
dress
rok
skirt
kemeja
shirt
The sentences below illustrate how context is important when interpreting Bahasa Indonesia.
Ini sepatu biru. This is a blue shoe. /These are blue shoes.
Ini sepatu bot hitman. This is a black boot. /These are black boots.
Ini septum olahraga. This is a sport shoe. /These are sneakers.
Harmony Day – Everyone Belongs – Lunch Week
Thank you to Lizzy in the canteen for organising the lovely lunch order options for week 7, beginning
Monday the 16th March. Lizzy has also provided a vegetarian and halal option for this special week of
fine cuisine.
Please note other lunch orders will not be available during this week.
Complete the order form on the next page and return to your child’s classroom with correct money by
Thursday 12th March.
Thank you for your support.
Kym Le Riche and Lizzy Patron
Harmony Day – Everyone Belongs – Lunch Week
Don’t forget the special Harmony Day lunch order next week. All lunch orders and correct money due
in tomorrow. Find the menu and order form on the next page...
Child’s name___________________________________________________
Class_____________________________________
Mexican Monday
Amount
Item
Vegetarian nachos – salsa, cheese and sour cream
Meat nachos– beef, salsa, cheese and sour cream
Cost
$3.00
$3.00
Sub total
Child’s name___________________________________________________
Class______________________________________
Sushi Tuesday
Amount
Item
Sushi roll – Vegetarian avocado and cucumber
Sushi roll – Tuna and mayo
Sushi roll – Chicken teriyaki
Cost
$2.50
$2.50
$2.50
Sub total
Child’s name___________________________________________________
Class______________________________________
Curry Wednesday
Amount
Item
Cost
$3.00
$3.00
Sub total
Cost
$2.00 per slice
$2.00 per slice
$2.00 per slice
Sub total
Cost
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
nil
Sub total
Curry chicken and rice
Vegetarian curry and rice
Child’s name___________________________________________________
Class______________________________________
Pizza Thursday
Amount
Item
Margarita
Ham and pineapple
Bacon and cheese
Child’s name___________________________________________________
Class______________________________________
Sausage sizzle Friday
Amount
Item
Vegetarian sausages
Beef sausages (gluten free)
Halal sausages
Gluten free bread
TOTAL
SRC REPRESENTATIVES SEMESTER
ONE 2015
Congratulations to the following children who have been selected to be the S.R.C representatives for their class. Badges will
be presented to the children during Friday’s assembly.
1/2DF
Luke M
Ethan B
1/2RT
Kamae R
Evie M
1/2MW
Georgia M
Liam H
1/2CC
Eliza C
Johie G
1/2KS
Sophie L
Bill F
3/4LS
Bryn M
Oliver M
3/4JW
Sophie G
Sam F
3/4JG
Grace L
Joshua S
3/4CR
Sophie L
Devendra S
3/4HD
Leah T
Tom C
4/5TD
Meg W
Callum M
5/6JC
Colette P
Sam R
5/6HP
Nicola D
James S
5/6JM
Pippa G
Jake B
5/6TM
Zoe S
Darcy F
MACS
Kristie-Leigh B
Jayden N
P&C News – term 1 week 6
STUDENT BANKING –Wednesday
Thankyou for supporting the school banking
program at Curtin Primary School.
In 2015 school banking will be on a Wednesday.
Please put your bank books in the canteen basket
on Wednesdays mornings.
Thank You
Kelly Stephens
School Banking
Co-ordinator.
P & C Social Committee – MUFTI
DAY, FRIDAY 13TH MARCH
Leave your uniform at home and
enjoy wearing free dress on Friday
13th March. Bring a gold coin or
Easter eggs as a donation towards
the Easter Raffle.
P & C Social Committee –
SOCIAL COMMITTEE MEETING,
WEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH
P & C Social Committee –
The P&C Committee is running an Easter raffle to raise funds
for our school. There are three Easter baskets to be won –
each includes Easter eggs and other goodies.
It would be greatly appreciated if each family could sell some
raffle tickets to their family, friends, colleagues etc. A book of
10 raffle tickets will be sent home with each student at Curtin
Primary School this week. Tickets are $1 each.
Raffle tickets and money should be returned to class teachers
by Tuesday 31 March.
The Raffle will be drawn at a special Easter Assembly on
Thursday 2 April.
Funds raised from the Easter raffle will go towards classroom
resources.
Contact Ken Mansell 0429 566 516
Permit Number ACT R 15/000062
The first meeting of the Social
Committee will be held at 7pm,
Wednesday 11th March, at the
Terrace Bar, the Statesman
Hotel. We will be deciding our
calendar of social events for this
year and everyone is welcome.
Let Judy Schneider know if you
can make it (email:
[email protected]).
CANTEEN NEWS
Just a reminder, harmony week lunch orders and money due back tomorrow.
No other lunch orders will be available that week.
Thanks Lizzy
Volunteers Roster:
Friday: Rachel Middleton & Mary Grimm
Cheers Lizzy
P & C Social Committee - HOT CROSS BUN FUNDRAISER
Bakers Delight Woden and the Social Committee would like to offer all families the
opportunity to purchase delicious hot cross buns. The more buns you purchase the more we
raise! From each six-pack ($7) sold, $2 will go to the P&C to fund educational resources in the
school.
How to order: Simply fill in the details on the form and select how many and which hot cross
buns you would like.
Varieties: Traditional, Choc Chip, Fruitless and Mocha.
Return your order form with full payment to your class teacher by Friday 27 March (cash only
for this fundraiser please).
The buns will be delivered to your child’s class on Wednesday 1 April. Remember to ask
family and friends if they would like to order some too!
Contact Georgie (0400468519) if you have any questions.
HOT CROSS BUN ORDER FORM
EASTER 2015
Name:
Class:
Qty
.
Total $
Traditional Hot Cross Buns
$7.00 per 6 pack
Choc Chip Hot Cross Buns
$7.00 per 6 pack
Mocha Hot Cross Buns
$7.00 per 6 pack
Fruitless Hot Cross Buns
$7.00 per 6 pack
Total
Please return order form and payment (cash only) to school by Friday 27 March 2015.
Need more information? Contact your class representative …
Mrs Kent
(Kinder IK / Butterflies)
Mrs Richardson
(Kinder YR / Kittens)
Mrs Kennedy
(Kinder KK / Owls)
Sally Hawkins
[email protected]
Karen Reynolds
[email protected]
Belinda Casson
[email protected]