Dear Parents,
A famous saying: ‘Time flies when you’re having fun!’ - so Sarah Redfern P.S. must be having barrels of fun because we now find ourselves in the second last week of this semester. Imagine - we are already half way towards 2010. Where did those months go?
Reports
Parents, next week you will be receiving reports on the performance of your children. Please take time to sit with your child and discuss what progress has been made and/or what difficulties are being experienced. If you would like clarification on anything in the report please see the teacher immediately. This could make a tremendous difference to your child’s education, not only for the remainder of the year, but for their future educational performance. Teachers would also like to thank parents for their co-operation this past semester because your child’s education involves three stakeholders – students, parents and teachers.
Breakfast
Daystar Foundation apologises for the absence of breakfast on Monday last week. Due to unforseen circumstances breakfast was not available that morning. However, the canteen ladies came to the rescue on Tuesday. The remainder of the week was catered for and our thanks go to Matthew Roberts and Gisela Harter for coming to the rescue and ensuring that the students were able to face the day with contented stomachs.
Canteen
While we are on the subject of food – I think we all need to applaud ‘Busy’ (an appropriate name) and the canteen staff for their performance. Not only are they providing our school with healthy food, but they have been acknowledged by the Campbelltown Council’s Canteen Inspector for having met all the requirements for a healthy and clean canteen. Thank you ladies.
During the coming months our canteen is going to undergo a ‘makeover’. No the ladies are not having facelifts or new hairstyles, the canteen is going to be refurbished. So, not only will we be able to boast about our gourmet food, we will also have a five star canteen. Wait for further updates.
Wondering what you can do during the holidays? Well, put your heads together and come up with a delicious, healthy new sandwich. Early in Term 3 the canteen will be running a competition called, ‘So you think you can make a sandwich!’. Stay tuned.
Principal Returns
On Thursday we will welcome back our fearless leader, Cheryl McBride, from her holiday. We all hope she had a wonderful break and is back with renewed vigour to take on the next part of 2009.
Have a good fortnight.
Clarice Maclou
Deputy Principal.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Dear Parents,
Firstly, a warm welcome to Amanda Sinclair into the permanent ranks of the teaching profession. Last Tuesday this talented young lady was successful at merit selection. So now she is a permanent part of Sarah Redfern Public School and a treasured asset. Congratulations, Amanda!
As many of you know, Cheryl McBride, Chairperson of the Public School Principals Forum, has been working tirelessly with teachers in trying to ascertain improved funding for students with disabilities. Last Wednesday, teachers, parents and principals from many areas around Sydney converged on Parliament House to present their case. The outcome was extremely successful and a parliamentary inquiry will now be held into the funding of children with disabilities. Again, thank you to all concerned for a job extremely well done and hopefully the extra funding will assist these students in accessing the curriculum to the best of their ability.
On a more serious note, it was extremely disappointing that none of the parents who were supposed to have attended the ‘Money Minder Training’ days last Tuesday and Wednesday turned up. This was an excellent opportunity for community members to become more informed about making the best decisions on how their money could work for them. I trust that there were more pressing matters that had to be attended to. In future would community members please inform us if they are unable to attend in order for other arrangements to be made.
Next week is the beginning of the School Swimming Scheme. Children will be accompanied by Garry Bland, assisted by Melissa Harding and Katie Galloway. This will continue for ten days concluding on Monday, 6th July, 2009. Please ensure that your child attends every day in order to benefit fully from this program.
Last, but not least, at the end of this term parents will be receiving school reports on their children’s progress. We trust you will be suitably impressed with the amount of hard work covered by teachers and students.
Kind regards,
Clarice Maclou
Relieving Principal
Firstly, a warm welcome to Amanda Sinclair into the permanent ranks of the teaching profession. Last Tuesday this talented young lady was successful at merit selection. So now she is a permanent part of Sarah Redfern Public School and a treasured asset. Congratulations, Amanda!
As many of you know, Cheryl McBride, Chairperson of the Public School Principals Forum, has been working tirelessly with teachers in trying to ascertain improved funding for students with disabilities. Last Wednesday, teachers, parents and principals from many areas around Sydney converged on Parliament House to present their case. The outcome was extremely successful and a parliamentary inquiry will now be held into the funding of children with disabilities. Again, thank you to all concerned for a job extremely well done and hopefully the extra funding will assist these students in accessing the curriculum to the best of their ability.
On a more serious note, it was extremely disappointing that none of the parents who were supposed to have attended the ‘Money Minder Training’ days last Tuesday and Wednesday turned up. This was an excellent opportunity for community members to become more informed about making the best decisions on how their money could work for them. I trust that there were more pressing matters that had to be attended to. In future would community members please inform us if they are unable to attend in order for other arrangements to be made.
Next week is the beginning of the School Swimming Scheme. Children will be accompanied by Garry Bland, assisted by Melissa Harding and Katie Galloway. This will continue for ten days concluding on Monday, 6th July, 2009. Please ensure that your child attends every day in order to benefit fully from this program.
Last, but not least, at the end of this term parents will be receiving school reports on their children’s progress. We trust you will be suitably impressed with the amount of hard work covered by teachers and students.
Kind regards,
Clarice Maclou
Relieving Principal
Monday, June 1, 2009
Important Information for Parents & Students
The Department recognises that some families will be subject to family breakdown. In the absence of any notification to the contrary, it will be assumed that both parents retain a shared and equal parental responsibility for their children and have been involved in making any decisions regarding their children’s education. This means that the school will recognise that each parent has equal duties, obligations, responsibilities and opportunities in relation to matters involving the school.
If any changes occur in your family relationships which have the potential to impact on the relationship between the school and your family, you are required to advise the school immediately. This includes providing copies of any court orders that may be obtained.
If any changes occur in your family relationships which have the potential to impact on the relationship between the school and your family, you are required to advise the school immediately. This includes providing copies of any court orders that may be obtained.
Ode to the Sarah Redfern Volunteers
A school is more than books and desks
And learning two plus two
It’s people who share their skills and care
To help students like me and you
At Sarah Redfern we are in luck
We have some special friends
Who deserve our recognition
And gratitude until the end
Today we’d like to honour you
In our own Sarah Redfern way
You volunteers who help us learn
Each and every day
Please listen to our words now friends
You volunteers so bright
They’re spoken with such gratitude
For making school just right
Daystar provides our breakfast
Which gets our brains in gear
Cereal, toast and “Good morning’s”
Start each of our days with good cheer
The canteen helpers are patient
They serve us recess and lunch
Their service at the counter
Ensures we have food to munch
Those brilliant folk at Clayton Utz
Whose letters we love to read
We’re flabbergasted with what you write
It’s such a selfless deed
Some classes have parent helpers
Who give up their precious time
To make sure that our learning
Is on an upward climb
You’ve been so very good to us
So kind without a doubt
You’ve made us feel like winners
And make us want to shout
Today we’d like to thank you
For all you’ve done this year
And tell you that you’re legends
And oh so very dear
Today we’d like to tell you
In our own Sarah Redfern way
We appreciate all the things you’ve done
More than words can say
(by 4/5R students)
And learning two plus two
It’s people who share their skills and care
To help students like me and you
At Sarah Redfern we are in luck
We have some special friends
Who deserve our recognition
And gratitude until the end
Today we’d like to honour you
In our own Sarah Redfern way
You volunteers who help us learn
Each and every day
Please listen to our words now friends
You volunteers so bright
They’re spoken with such gratitude
For making school just right
Daystar provides our breakfast
Which gets our brains in gear
Cereal, toast and “Good morning’s”
Start each of our days with good cheer
The canteen helpers are patient
They serve us recess and lunch
Their service at the counter
Ensures we have food to munch
Those brilliant folk at Clayton Utz
Whose letters we love to read
We’re flabbergasted with what you write
It’s such a selfless deed
Some classes have parent helpers
Who give up their precious time
To make sure that our learning
Is on an upward climb
You’ve been so very good to us
So kind without a doubt
You’ve made us feel like winners
And make us want to shout
Today we’d like to thank you
For all you’ve done this year
And tell you that you’re legends
And oh so very dear
Today we’d like to tell you
In our own Sarah Redfern way
We appreciate all the things you’ve done
More than words can say
(by 4/5R students)
Rugby Union
Seven of our students were chosen to represent The Fields Zone at the SSW Region Rugby Union carnival at Camden on Monday, 1st June, 2009.
Tuaahu Kumeroa, Nicholas Wikaira, Kara Oeurn, Anthony Talifeau, Jamin Williams, Raka Poaru and Puatiare Moeara all impressed Zone selectors during trials and represented our school and Zone extremely well at the carnival.
Tuaahu Kumeroa, Nicholas Wikaira, Kara Oeurn, Anthony Talifeau, Jamin Williams, Raka Poaru and Puatiare Moeara all impressed Zone selectors during trials and represented our school and Zone extremely well at the carnival.
Cross Country
The Fields Zone carnival will now be held this Thursday, 4th June at the Raby Sports Complex (cricket and hockey fields) off Raby Road।
The SSW Region carnival will be held at Hurlstone Agricultural College on Thursday, 11th June, 2009।
The SSW Region carnival will be held at Hurlstone Agricultural College on Thursday, 11th June, 2009।
Award Winners
Congratulations to the following children who are recipients of a Bronze Award for outstanding achievement:
Eljay Feagaiga – KR Lunetta Selesele – KR
Larni McGuinness – 4/6D Blake Galka – 4/6D
Bella Mariner – 4/5R Blake Mason – K/6N
Britney Condren – K/6N Aaron Coleman – 4/6D
Moroni Poppe – 4/6D Shriya Chand – K/1P
Cassandra Leslie – K/1P Duha Haque – K/1P
Miracle Tagoai – K/1P Anita Liu – K/1P
Andrei Getigan – K/1P John McKee – K/1P
Dylan Wilkinson – K/1P Annalee Terri – K/1P
Jemma Jackson – 2/3W Nicole Malakos – 5/6G
Tafito Selesele – 3/4J Kara Oeurn – 6S
Sadia Siddiqui – 3/4J Sophie Phin – 6S
Malae Tuimavave – 3/4J Iramul Hoque – 3/4J
Jonathon Sululoto – 3/5W Bridget Segran – 3/4J
Shawn Jefferies – 3/6K
Congratulations to the following children who are recipients of a Silver Award for outstanding achievement:
Cheyenna Harris – 3/6K
Eljay Feagaiga – KR Lunetta Selesele – KR
Larni McGuinness – 4/6D Blake Galka – 4/6D
Bella Mariner – 4/5R Blake Mason – K/6N
Britney Condren – K/6N Aaron Coleman – 4/6D
Moroni Poppe – 4/6D Shriya Chand – K/1P
Cassandra Leslie – K/1P Duha Haque – K/1P
Miracle Tagoai – K/1P Anita Liu – K/1P
Andrei Getigan – K/1P John McKee – K/1P
Dylan Wilkinson – K/1P Annalee Terri – K/1P
Jemma Jackson – 2/3W Nicole Malakos – 5/6G
Tafito Selesele – 3/4J Kara Oeurn – 6S
Sadia Siddiqui – 3/4J Sophie Phin – 6S
Malae Tuimavave – 3/4J Iramul Hoque – 3/4J
Jonathon Sululoto – 3/5W Bridget Segran – 3/4J
Shawn Jefferies – 3/6K
Congratulations to the following children who are recipients of a Silver Award for outstanding achievement:
Cheyenna Harris – 3/6K
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
On Wednesday, 10th June some of our school staff will be participating in a forum on the provision of support and resources for special needs/disabled children in Parliament House.
As a result of a survey of principals across NSW, conducted in March, a series of revealing issues emerged. We will be part of a group of professionals making an impassioned plea to government to uphold their legal/moral obligations to more adequately support these children.
I wish to recognise the courage and resolve of a number of our parents who have agreed to allow us to make a visual presentation at the forum. Wish us luck for a positive outcome.
New Position
The position vacated by Jodi Niedermayer has been advertised and applications close on Wednesday, 3rd June. We will be interviewing on Tuesday, 9th June with anticipated commencement as soon as possible. I will keep you informed.
Money Minder Training
Staff and parents will connect on Tuesday & Wednesday, 9th/10th June to examine and discuss aspects of Financial Literacy – a new course that nine of our classes are currently trialling. We look forward to sharing some new ideas and understanding of the current teaching of Mathematics. Julietta Guyatt and Garry Bland will represent the teaching staff. Many thanks to those parents who have agreed to participate.
Canteen Reminder
On Thursday, 4th June the canteen will be closed for the recess break while Busy Perritt and the girls attend a course on the provision of healthy canteen meals. The children can make their normal orders and receive them both in the lunch break, but hot food will not be provided for recess.
School Learning Support Officer (Preschool Aide)
Interviews were held last week for this position. The successful applicant will begin next term. We congratulate her for her successful application.
Old Person’s Leave
I will be taking leave for two weeks from 15th – 30th June. Clarice Maclou will relieve as principal during my absence.
Kind regards,
Cheryl McBride OAM
On Wednesday, 10th June some of our school staff will be participating in a forum on the provision of support and resources for special needs/disabled children in Parliament House.
As a result of a survey of principals across NSW, conducted in March, a series of revealing issues emerged. We will be part of a group of professionals making an impassioned plea to government to uphold their legal/moral obligations to more adequately support these children.
I wish to recognise the courage and resolve of a number of our parents who have agreed to allow us to make a visual presentation at the forum. Wish us luck for a positive outcome.
New Position
The position vacated by Jodi Niedermayer has been advertised and applications close on Wednesday, 3rd June. We will be interviewing on Tuesday, 9th June with anticipated commencement as soon as possible. I will keep you informed.
Money Minder Training
Staff and parents will connect on Tuesday & Wednesday, 9th/10th June to examine and discuss aspects of Financial Literacy – a new course that nine of our classes are currently trialling. We look forward to sharing some new ideas and understanding of the current teaching of Mathematics. Julietta Guyatt and Garry Bland will represent the teaching staff. Many thanks to those parents who have agreed to participate.
Canteen Reminder
On Thursday, 4th June the canteen will be closed for the recess break while Busy Perritt and the girls attend a course on the provision of healthy canteen meals. The children can make their normal orders and receive them both in the lunch break, but hot food will not be provided for recess.
School Learning Support Officer (Preschool Aide)
Interviews were held last week for this position. The successful applicant will begin next term. We congratulate her for her successful application.
Old Person’s Leave
I will be taking leave for two weeks from 15th – 30th June. Clarice Maclou will relieve as principal during my absence.
Kind regards,
Cheryl McBride OAM
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