4 July 2008

Dear Parents

 

AARON D’M

Congratulations to Aaron who participated in the state PSSA soccer carnival this term.  Aaron represented Truscott Street, our district and region at the carnival.  The Sydney North team were joint winners.  14 boys were chosen from the state carnival to play for NSW at the National PSSA carnival later in the year.  Aaron was one of those chosen.  Well done Aaron and good luck.

 

DISCO

Things were a bit ‘crazy’ the night of the disco.  Everyone had a great time.  Thank you to the staff who attended and supervised after hours.  Thank you to the parents and students who helped set up and the parents who worked on the night.  It was a fantastic night!

 

Mrs Oweis and Miss Pritchard joined in the fun.

 

There was lots of dancing and games.

 

 

 

FETE

It is getting closer and closer to the fete.  It is not too late to donate or offer you assistance in any way.  The committee is working very hard to ensure a fun and successful day.  Make sure you have the date in your calendar! 24th August.

 

It is Enrolment Time

Tell your friends to visit us soon.  I will answer any questions and tell your friends about our school programs during a guided tour. All siblings starting next year should enroll NOW. Places are filling fast.

 

 

EDUCATION WEEK

Many events were held during Education Week.

 

Paul Kelly Cup 

Students in Years 5 and 6 participated in the Paul Kelly Cup
AFL competition.

 

Kindergarten singing at Eastwood Plaza

You may have seen Kindergarten on the front page of the local paper as they sang beautifully at Eastwood Plaza a part of “Children’s Voices for Reconciliation”.  Staff worked very hard to prepare the students who sang We Are Australian whilst waving their flags.

 

Well done Kindergarten.

 

African Performance

K-3 Students attended an African performance.  Drumming, chanting and laughter could be heard coming from the hall.

 

The participated in the drumming.

 

 

 

 

Public Speaking Finals

The public speaking finals were held on Wednesday.  Students performed well winners from Years 3 – 6 went on to represent their school in the Multicultural Public Speaking Finals.

 

Liberty Swing Opening

The opening of the liberty swing was a huge success.  Guests from Variety and Sydney markets handed over and officially opened the swing.  Students were extremely well behaved throughout the ceremony.  1/2M performed a poem whilst Andrew had the first official swing.

 

 

Well behaved students!!!!!

 

 

The official opening of the Liberty Swing

 

 

 

 

BBQ Lunch

Yum!  Thank you to those who came along to enjoy lunch with their child.  The BBQ was delicious.

 

Assembly

A slide show of all events within the school to that time was shown.  The presentation put together by Mrs Oweis was amazing. 

 

 

Posters of the following Values were also presented at the assembly.

 

INTEGRITY Being consistently honest and trustworthy.

EXCELLENCE Striving for the highest personal achievement in all aspects of schooling and individual and community action, work and life-long leaning.

RESPECT Having regard for yourself and others, lawful and just authority and diversity within Australian society and accepting the right of others to hold different or opposing views.

RESPONSIBILITY Being accountable for your individual and community’s actions towards yourself, others and the environment.

COOPERATION Working together to achieve common goals, providing support to others and engaging in peaceful resolution of conflict.

PARTICIPATION Being a proactive and productive individual and group member, having pride in and contributing to the social and economic wealth of the community and the nation.

CARE Concern for the wellbeing of yourself and others, demonstrating empathy and acting with compassion.

FAIRNESS Being committed to the principles of social justice and opposing prejudice, dishonesty and injustice.

DEMOCRACY Accepting and promoting the rights, freedoms and responsibilities of being an Australian citizen.

 

Open Classrooms

Many parents enjoyed a tour of classrooms to look at students work.  

 

Emma’s mum enjoys looking at her school work.

 

Tour of the School

Prospective parents were invited to take a tour of the school.  There were six families who toured the school on Open Day.

 

IT WAS AN AMAZING WEEK TO CELEBRATE PUBLIC EDUCATION.

 

HOLIDAYS

I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday.

 

MEMORABILIA

If anyone has any old Truscott Street uniforms, reports, awards etc I would appreciate it if I could borrow them for our birthday celebrations.  They will be well looked after.

 

RECIPES

Unfortunately I do not have enough recipes for a recipe book at the moment.  I need every family to submit at least one recipe by the beginning of next term.  Perhaps look at meals in the holidays with your child and come up with a family favourite. You can send in the recipe by email or put it in the post box at the office.

 

REPORTS AND INTERVIEWS

You will have received student reports and have participated in a parent teacher interview by the end of this week.  Thank you to staff who have spent many, many hours assessing and writing reports.

 

SCHOOL  PHOTOS

On Thursday 3rd July, there will be a whole school photo for our 50th birthday.  All students are to wear full school uniform.  No sport uniforms please.

 

STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY

Students return to school Tuesday 22nd July.  Monday 21st July is staff development day.  Staff will be focusing on Creative Arts, PD, H, PE and our school concert.

 

 

 

 

Michelle Shannon

Relieving Principal

michelle.shannon@det.nsw.edu.au