Principals Message

Interviews

Well done to all of those parents who have booked and attended interviews so far, these are very important in regards to maximising success for your children.

Within our interviews teachers are sharing your children's learning goals through our assessment rubrics and discussing how their learning can be further supported at home. If you have been unsuccessful in making a booking, please make sure that you contact your teacher via Seesaw to book a time.

NAPLAN

This week we begin our NAPLAN testing period, our students will have the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learnt. This is an important process, but it is not something students need to be worried about . Here are some tips on how to approach this with your child:

Relieve pressure by letting them know that it is just one test, and all they can do is try their best. But it is important to answer every question to the best of their ability.
Get onto Mathsonline via our school links, this program was chosen because of the similar structures to the NAPLAN test questions. You can spend some time with your children making sure they read questions carefully and double check their work after they have completed all questions.
Get a good night sleep the night before, you can view the schedule within the NAPLAN section of this newsletter.

PSSA Cricket Knockout

Last Tuesday our school cricket team played their first round of the PSSA Knockout against Toormina Public School.

Lachlan won the toss and elected to bat with Jude and Lincoln opening the batting. Our openers put on a 50 run partnership and laid the foundation for a great innings. Lachlan came in as first drop and let loose hitting 5 fours and top scoring with 30 runs. With most of our team playing their first game of cricket ever they continued to bat well and run brilliantly between the wickets. Everyone contributed to the score and the team went on to make 185 runs in their 25 overs.

Defending a large total, and with temperatures soaring well into the thirties our boys bowled and fielded well. Learning to back up and get their bowling actions lined up. Ryan and Lucas each got 2 wickets and we bowled Toormina our for 50 runs. Both teams displayed excellent sportsmanship and learnt a lot about cricket in the process. Toormina Public School are to be commended on their effort and attitude.

District Soccer Trials

On Wednesday Last week 15 of our students participated in the boys and girls district soccer trials. 9 of our students have been selected to go on to try out for the zone team. Congratulations to the following students for being selected to go the next level.

Girls: Summer Barden, Sofia Osterloh, Mia Ryan

Boys: Lachlan Purnell, Bodhi Smith, Lucas Saunders, Sebastian Wiseman, Manni Williams and Cody Booth.

Northern Coastal and Inland Girls AFL Trials

Last Thursday 3 of our students participated in the new AFL pathway for under 12 years girls. Congratulations to Summer Barden and Harpa Skinner for being selected in the Northern Coastal and Inland team. The girls will now go on to play in the NSW State Championships in Merimbula on May 15 and 16.

Principal Awards

Congratulations to the following students who received a Principal Award at Friday's assembly:

Ruby Brookes - Outstanding leading and enthusiasm during PBL lessons

Ivy O'Sullivan - An outstanding effort to complete a book review for the Reading Club

Aurora Alam - An outstanding effort to complete a book review for the Reading Club

Dominic Brown - Completing his home reading every day

Nate Stead - Outstanding growth and determination in independent writing

Abel Van Aggelen - Being an active leader in Reciprocal Reading Groups

Year 5 Camp Fundraiser

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Declaration for Child Related Work

It is a Child Protection requirement that the school gets all volunteers to complete the attached form. If you volunteer at the school please either print the applicable form below or call into the office for a hard copy. Your assistance with this very important matter is greatly appreciated.