Book Week

What a wonderful celebration of literature we experienced last week at our Book Parade. Thank you to Mr McLeod for the organisation of the Book Week Parade, and to our staff, students and families for your support in dressing up as favourite book characters. It was spectacular to see so many costumes from Kindergarten to Year 6, and so many family members supporting the morning festivities.

Father's Day Stall

Thank you to our P&C and volunteers for a successful Father's Day Stall yesterday. Students were very pleased with their purchases and excited to be surprising their father, grandfather, uncle or special male role model in their lives on Sunday. I wish all those special men in our children's lives a lovely Father's Day for Sunday.

Racism in schools

Racism and racist behaviour are not tolerated in NSW public schools. Everyone in a NSW public school – learners, staff, parents, carers and community members – is expected to treat others fairly and with respect, and to behave in ways which do not promote racism in the school community.

This term I have received an increase in reports of students name calling that have racial undertones, which are leaving students feeling uncomfortable and offended. Students are expected to treat all members of the school community – staff, community members, and other students – fairly and with respect, and to behave in ways which do not promote racism.

Ms Zanetti is our Anti-Racism Contact Officer (ARCO) trained to support students in understanding the impact of their comments or actions where there is a racist undertone. If your child is experiencing racism at school, you should encourage them to report it to a teacher or Ms Zanetti, or you can report it on your child’s behalf.

If you have experienced racism at school, you may make a complaint to the school. Ms Zanetti may provide you with assistance if you need it.

SASS Appreciation Week Monday 2nd - Friday 6th September

During Week 7 our school will be celebrating the fantastic SASS staff that assist in keeping our school running, as we couldn’t function without the work and dedication of them all. Please take time out of your week to say a big 'THANK YOU' to our SASS staff for they work they do to support our students, staff and community.

Office

Ms Kathie Chang (School Administrative Manager)

Mrs Sarah Jones (School Administrative Officer)

Ms Whitney Hood (School Administrative Officer)

Mrs Helen Skanavis (School Administrative Officer)

Support Unit

Ms Samantha Stephens (School Learning and Support Officer)

Ms Stav Nikolas (School Learning and Support Officer)

Mrs Pam Banbury (School Learning and Support Officer)

Ms Lee Cain (School Learning and Support Officer)

Mrs Rhonda Ternen (School Learning and Support Officer)

Mainstream

Ms Vanessa Bennett (School Learning and Support Officer)

Ms Sasha Sarafoski (School Learning and Support Officer)

Ms Ayah Kordi (School Learning and Support Officer)

Ms Angie Wongin (School Learning and Support Officer)

Ms Eileen Liu (School Learning and Support Officer)

General Assistant

Mr Archie Achielleos

Mr Danny Daaboul

Street Industries

During Term 4 Peakhurst Public School will be teaming up with Street Industries to deliver a sporting program with a focus on respect, acceptance and team work. The owner of Street Industries will be attending our 3-6 Assembly on Friday 13th September to launch the program with the students.

In addition, Street Industries has extended an invite to our students to participate in their Friday Night Football program.

Start Date: August 30th at
Venue: Peakhurst Park
Time: 5:00pm
Frequency: Every Friday, August 30th to September 27th

This program will be a great precursor to our activities in Term 4 and a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with the community and other participants.

Mrs Bentley

Principal

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