As we approach the end of the school year we are ticking off items that are annual events. One of these events is the JSC Disco. Many students grooved away on Thursday afternoon. It was great to see them mixing with their friends and putting some of the dance moves they had learnt during our STOMP sessions into practise. The icy poles at the end were much appreciated. Thanks to our JSC Representatives this year and to the Teachers who have assisted them plan activities.

This week we have had a wonderful group of prospective school leaders presenting their speeches to the Year 4 and Year 5 classes and teachers, specialist teachers and Dr Dray, Mrs Verbi and Ms Braden. All the teachers were extremely impressed by the hard work, wonderful presentation skills and the character displayed by the potential 2020 leaders.

All the colours of the rainbow! COLOUR FUN RUN DAY!

Our year 5s had an amazing time during the school colour run on the 15^th of November. We were the first group in the school to run around the oval being covered in colour by the amazing parents who organised the event. The feedback from the students was that it was one of the “best days ever” and that it was “so much fun”.

We teachers are so proud of how smoothly the day went and this is thanks to the positive attitudes and great behaviour of our year 5 kids. After they ran, they spent the day giving high-5s to other students as they completed their run and enjoying a BBQ sausage with their friends, in the sunshine. To finish the day, we all enjoyed a well-deserved icy-pole with the entire school on the oval.

Thanks to all who helped out or came to watch us on the day and we hope that the colour came out in the wash!

The children have been busy writing and preparing for their leadership speech. They have all completed a leadership course and now will be presenting their speeches.

All students are expected to prepare and present a speech whether they are wanting a leadership position or not. The students who are not interested, in a leadership position, will be presenting their speech to their class. The students who are seeking a leadership position will be presenting in front of the Year 5s, 4s and Year 6 leaders, as well as the Year 4 and 5 teachers, specialist teachers, Dr Dray, Mrs Verbi and Mrs Brayden.

The Year 5s are all wonderful students and many will make fantastic leaders. Unfortunately, we cannot have all the children becoming a formal leader. Please have a chat with your child about the great experience they will be having and not to be disappointed if they don’t get what they wanted.

We would like to wish all the Year 5s all the best and that we are proud of them whatever happens.

Year 5 have had a great start to Friday mornings with our STOMP dancing program. They have been challenged  with some complicated dance steps, performed to music that makes you want to join in. It has been pleasing to see some students stepping outside their comfort zone and trying an activity that they would not usually choose, whilst others can’t wait to perform.

Today the Year 5 students took part in transition to Year 6, spending one session with the current Year 6 teachers. They will take part in three more transition days, on the 14th of November the 11th of December and the 17th of December. This will give them a chance to ask questions, relieve worries and get to know other teachers and students. The students will be in their 2020 grades with their 2020 teachers during the transition on the 17th of December.

As a follow up to a parent question about administering antiseptic solution to scrapes and cuts on camp,  please read the following guidelines:

The only antiseptic solution the school can administer is saline, a salt water solution to cuts and grazes. A cut that requires further attention would be referred to a local doctor for treatment , teachers acting in “loco parentis”.  Any other antiseptic could be provided by parent for child, clearly labelled with name and dosage on zip lock bag.

STOMP 

Stomp notices and payment were due last Friday. This Friday will be the first session. Get some feedback about the session from your child and maybe they can show you some dance moves.

FAMILY EDUCATION

Family Education ends this week and the students should be bringing home their booklets. Have an open discussion with your child and make them aware that you are always there to answer any questions.

YEAR 6 CAMP

Yes, that’s right. It does say Year 6 camp. Notices have gone home on Monday and could they be returned as soon as possible to your child’s current classroom teacher. The camp will be held Week 3 of 2020 so a lot of preparation needs to be done before the end of the year.

Information night about the camp is Tuesday 29^th October at 5.30 pm.

What’s black, white and read all over?! A newspaper of course! And this week in writing and reading we have started to explore – you guessed it – ‘everything NEWSPAPER! ‘

Some of the many areas we will investigate whilst studying newspaper articles include author bias, feature articles, opinion pieces, writing to suit an audience and newspaper structure.

Looking at and writing newspapers doesn’t just help us with our writing skills but keeps us up to date with all that is going on with the world. Did you know that a 13^th century painting was found in a kitchen in Paris? Or that Australia has donated money for America’s Mars mission? Just ask your kids!

We are hoping that all our students will produce their own newspapers to share with you by the end of the term with lots of creative writing inside. It would be great for families to discuss some news stories from the newspaper or online with their children.

DONATIONS OF NEWSPAPERS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Dear Parents,

If you are a Telstra employee you are eligible to register Laburnum Primary School for a $1200 Telstra Kids Grant. From Tuesday the 15^th October through to Friday the 25^th October eligible Telstra employees will be able to register for this grant on behalf of our school.

You must register online by the deadline. The system will then invite you to complete the grants process so that the Telstra Foundation can gift the Telstra Kids grant if your application is one of the automated “lottery-style” entries chosen.
The more entries there are for our school, the greater the chance our name will be randomly chosen.

So if you are a Telstra employee please hop online as soon as possible and register.

Jacqueline Purcell

Learning Specialist