Holbrook Public School

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ISSUE 11: Term 3, Week 1 - Wednesday, 19 July 2023

From the Principal's desk

Welcome back to Term 3! We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable break, and we are thrilled to commence another term of learning and discovery together. As we settle back into the routine, we have some exciting news and important updates to share.

NAIDOC Week

Firstly, we would like to acknowledge the significance of NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate the rich culture, history, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We will be engaging in various NAIDOC Week celebrations throughout this week.

One of the highlights of our NAIDOC Week activities will be class readings of quality texts written by First Nations authors. This initiative aims to immerse our students in Indigenous authors' captivating stories, perspectives, and voices, fostering an appreciation for their literary contributions and deepening their understanding of First Nations cultures.

Additionally, Greater Hume Children Services will have a special visit to Holbrook Public School, building connections through a Acknowledgement to Country and the enchanting sound of tapping sticks.

NAPLAN Results

In the coming weeks, we will send out the NAPLAN results for our Year 3 and Year 5 students. These results offer valuable insights into your child's progress and achievements in key areas of literacy and numeracy. If you have any questions or concerns, we encourage you to contact the school for further clarification or support.

Staffing

Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Miss Emily Owens and Mrs Amanda Freund, who will be working in release from face-to-face roles at Holbrook Public School. We look forward to their positive impact on our school community.

Education Week

Mark your calendars for Education Week, which will occur during Term 3, Week 3, from Monday, 31 July to Friday, 4 August 2023. This year, we celebrate 175 Years of Public Education, a significant milestone in our educational journey. Education Week offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our collective achievements and celebrate our state's transformation of public education.

Our school will buzz throughout the week with various exciting activities and events. There will be ample opportunities to engage, learn, and celebrate together. We invite you to join us on Thursday, 3 August, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for open classrooms and a shared morning tea with staff, students, and families.

Whole School Performance

Finally, we are delighted to announce that a whole school production will take place at the end of this term. This highly anticipated event will showcase our students' and staff's immense talent and creativity. It promises to be a memorable experience for the entire school community, and we cannot wait to see the incredible performances on display. There will be more information regarding the production in the upcoming weeks.

Sport

I wish Sophie B, Ollie C and Braxton M all the best when they represent Riverina in the State Cross Country Competition in Sydney on Friday.

I look forward to a busy but productive Term 3 and hope to see lots of families sharing in our upcoming events.

Louise Purss-Semple
Principal

Reminders

Event Date
K-6: Start of Year - permission notes dueOverdue
K-6: Flyaway Gymnastics - permission note and payment due19 July 2023
K-6: Book Club: Issue 5 - Money and order due24 July 2023
Yr 2-6: ICAS Deadline31 July 2023
Education Week Open Classrooms3 August 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
P&C Meeting9 August 2023
Book Fair and Parade24 August 2023
K-6: Whole School Performance - Holbrook's Got Talent13 September and 14 September 2023
Yr 5&6: Ballarat - permission note and balance due22 September 2023
Yr 3&4: Borambola - permission note and balance due22 September 2023

School voluntary fees - $35

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School voluntary fees, which help towards the cost of educational resources for your children, are $35 per student. Payments can be made easily online on our school webpage.

There is no obligation to pay these fees; however, your contribution directly assists our students.

Book Club: Issue 5 - Due Monday, 24 July 2023

Term 3 lunch order roster

Southern Riverina Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to those students who participated in the Southern Riverina Athletics Carnival on the last Friday of Term 2. Although it was a cold, wet and miserable day, the students competed with great sportsmanship and enthusiasm.

The attachment shows those students who will progress to compete in the Riverina Athletics Carnival, to be held on Friday, 25 August, at the Les O’Brien Precinct: 

Age Champions: Congratulations to Ollie Cardile, who was awarded the Senior Boys Age Champion, and to Sophie Burey and Brydie Laffan, who were awarded joint Junior Girls Runner-up Age Champion.

Records: Congratulations to Ollie Cardile, who broke the Senior Boys 1500m record of 5.41.59 in 2019 with 5.35.92.

With fabulous results and efforts, Holbrook Public School was awarded the overall champion. A big congratulations to everyone! Awards from the day will be given out at our first assembly for the term on Tuesday, 25 July 2023.

Miss Hemphill

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Farewell, Mr Ross

Thank you, Hume Bank

The P&C would like to thank the HUME BANK for a very generous donation of $500 towards the running of our upcoming 'Community Outdoor Cinema Night.'

We welcome Hume Bank and their wonderful staff to Holbrook and appreciate their contribution to our outstanding school!

The P&C would also like to thank and acknowledge those fantastic parents who volunteered their time to provide the barbecue at the athletics carnival. Thank you, Tash and Jock Harbison, Jamie Ingle, Jess Melbourne, Akear Boers, Andrew Lawson and Jos Burey.

Afternoon Activities Groups

Starting this term, Holbrook Public School is running groups that allow students to practice and develop their social skills by participating in various games and activities that promote communication and connection. Over the term, students will be able to participate in various arts and crafts sessions, gardening, games and boccia.

Thanks to Mrs D, the school chaplain, and our fabulous SLSOs for running these sessions. Sessions will run on Tuesdays and Fridays for 40 minutes.

If you have any questions or concerns about these groups, please do not hesitate to contact me via phone or email.

Ashleigh Hemphill
Learning & Support Co-ordinator 

Activity deadlines

Don't miss the deadline for providing permission or payment for Sentral activities! Once the deadline has passed, you'll lose access to that activity and must complete a hard copy note instead. Remember that it's essential to complete these tasks on time to avoid unnecessary inconvenience and ensure you have access to the necessary resources. So plan and provide permission or payment before the deadline to prevent issues.

P&C meeting - Wednesday, 9 August 2023

Join us for our P&C meeting on Wednesday, 9 August 2023, where we will discuss various topics outlined in the attached agenda. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved and have your say on important issues affecting our school. We welcome new members and encourage everyone to attend. The meeting will take place at the school library and via Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Now taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2024

In-area enrolments

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Enrolments are now being accepted for all students who reside within our local school area. Please select the link below for further details and to begin your application.

Out-of-area enrolments

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Students not residing in our school area may be considered for an out-of-area enrolment. Please select the link below for further details.

Return and Earn

Please collect your 10-cent recyclable bottles, cans and fruit boxes and bring them to school for collection in our newly delivered big green drums.  

Please ensure that these items are clean and free of food, liquid or other contaminates. This is a simple, easy way to help raise more funds for our students.  

International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) - Deadline Monday, 31 July 2023

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We are delighted that Holbrook Public School will participate in the world-renowned ICAS competition this year.  

What is ICAS? 
ICAS is an online academic competition designed to assess students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, mathematics, science, writing, spelling bee and digital technologies.  

Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition and development. Every student who participates will receive a printed certificate and an online results report. Top performers will be eligible for medals.  

We encourage you to consider entering your child into ICAS this year.     

How to participate in ICAS 
If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please:  

  1. read about ICAS subjects and prices here: (icasassessments.com/products-icas) 
  2. read the terms and conditions here: (icasassessments.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2023-ICAS-Assessments-Parents-PPS-TsCs_final.pdf) 
  3. go to Parent Portal to purchase tests here: (shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps)  
  4. enter our school’s access code – NJP198
  5. enter your child’s details, select the tests you want to purchase, and then proceed to payment. 

The ICAS tests shown for selection are at the school’s discretion.  After payment is made via the Parent Payment System, you will receive an order confirmation email; please keep this for your records.  

Please note that it is the responsibility of parents/ carers to enter their child into the ICAS testing. Schools cannot enter individual students as this must be completed online.

ICAS Results and Certificates 

We will notify you of the date(s) we run ICAS at the school and when your child’s ICAS results are ready. Once we have received your child’s ICAS certificate, we will send it home with your child. The back of the certificate shows ICAS results and the login details, “TAP ID and Pin”, that you and your child need to enter into the Results Portal orti.icasassessments.com/ortiStudent  

Privacy Collection Statement 
The following information is a privacy notification about how your child’s data is kept private and secure.  

Janison is aware of our responsibility to protect the identity of, and all information relating to, children, and students in general, from disclosure and consequently, Janison does not:  

  • collect any personal information or data of children other than as required for the completion of the assessment, test or exam;  
  • transfer any personal information or data obtained during the delivery of assessments, tests or exams conducted in Australia to any jurisdiction outside of Australia other than with the specific consent of the person or their parent or guardian;  
  • transfer any personal information or data obtained during the delivery of assessments, tests or exams conducted in other international regions out of the child’s jurisdiction other than with the specific consent of the person or their parent or guardian;  
  • share any personal information or data relating to children or students with any third parties (other than a third party whose services are necessary for servicing our products, e.g. print/distribution companies, medal engraving, etc.) except with the specific consent of the person, or their parent or guardian;  
  • use any personal information or data relating to children or students for marketing purposes.  

Janison may retain personal information and data relevant to a child for future purposes or research purposes by Janison for the duration of the school life cycle of the child. However, if you or your child at any time wish to have their personal information or data removed from our systems, they or you may opt-out by simply contacting our Privacy Officer at privacy@janison.com.  

We proudly offer ICAS and look forward to some fantastic results later in the year.  Please do not hesitate to contact the school office with any questions.  

Amelia White
Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction

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Tartan tunic6
Windcheater8, 10, 12, 14
Sports Uniforms
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Sports shorts4, 8, 12
Track pants8, 10, 12
Accessories
Bata School Shoes3 and 4
Hats
Socks
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Aussies of the Month

Hennie Hicks: For being a respectful, inclusive class member who willingly helps others
Isaac Nisbet: For always showing kindness, responsibility and his best effort, with a little bit of humour

Term 2, Week 10 Stars of the Week

Term 2, Week 10 class awards

AwardRecipient
Best Class Assembly1/2 Echidnas

Tidy Ted

This award is given to the class whose room is the tidiest.

3-4 Kookaburras

Yellow Star Card

For excellent behaviour in the playground.

Violet Heijse and Jude Wawszkowicz

Blue Star Card

For excellent behaviour in the classroom.

Hennie Hicks and Lilly White

First Class Ready

Awarded to that class who is sitting quietly and attentively during morning assembly.

1-2 Kangaroos

High Attendance Award

Awarded to the class with the highest attendance

Kindergarten Koalas

Term 2, Week 10 award recipients

TeacherRecipient
Miss Hemphill

Alice Cottrell: For using her knowledge of sounds to read and spell words and for applying this knowledge to her writing

Riley Dandridge: For the great focus and commitment she is applying to blend and segment sounds as part of our Phonemic Awareness program

Walter Soe-Prowd: For the super efforts he applies to all areas of his learning, and for the time and care he applies to all written tasks

Hudson Clarke: Sportspersonship

Mrs Young

George Beavis: For striving to improve his reading fluency

Poppy Snow: For striving to improve her reading fluency

Bailey Collis: Sportspersonship

Mrs Trethowan and Mrs Munday

Flynn McKillop: For being a very polite and responsible student who always applies 100% effort towards all of his learning

Archer Purcell: For sharing his thoughts and ideas more during group discussions, showing growing confidence. Keep it up, Archer!

Ruby Mohr: Sportspersonship

Miss McGown

Zye Liddell: For his consistent focus in the classroom ad his helpful attitude. Zye contributes to a positive and fun classroom environment.

Braxton Peake: For being a kind member of our class. Brax always tries his best and volunteers to read aloud.

Evie Rangi: Sportspersonship

Miss Minall

Westley Henderson: For his improved listening in the classroom and working hard to produce his best work and increase his skills

Orlando White: For consistently displaying an excellent, responsible attitude to all learning areas and for being a great team player

Jack Lindsay: Sportspersonship

Miss Lavis

Larny Dodds: For applying herself to all areas of her learning

Ethan Fry: For trying more new activities

Orlando White: Sportspersonship

Mr Ross

Jonty Ingle: For outstanding project work

Asher Kenney: For always giving her BEST!

Alex Mohr: Sportspersonship

Mrs DionysiusLeo McKeahnie and Polly Wearn: For enthusiastically working in the veggie garden during the afternoon activities program
Mrs Purss-Semple

Antonia Grunow: For a positive attitude and commitment to learning

Hailey Harrison: For showing kindness and respect to others

Isabella Ingle: Sportspersonship

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Community news

Term 3 commences

Date and Time

From Tuesday, July. 18th to Tuesday, July. 18th

Location

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NAIDO Week

Date and Time

From Monday, July. 17th to Friday, July. 21st

Location

146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Flyaway Gymnastics

Date and Time

From Friday, July. 21st to Friday, July. 21st

Location

146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Kindergarten celebrates 101 Days of School

Date and Time

From Thursday, July. 27th to Thursday, July. 27th

Location

146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Flyaway Gymnastics

Date and Time

From Friday, July. 28th to Friday, July. 28th

Location

146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Education Week - Celebrating 175 years of public education in NSW

Date and Time

From Monday, July. 31st to Friday, August. 4th

Location

146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Education Week Open Classrooms

Date and Time

From Thursday, August. 3rd, 11:00 pm to Thursday, August. 3rd, 12:30 pm

Location

146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Flyaway Gymnastics

Date and Time

From Friday, August. 4th to Friday, August. 4th

Location

146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Flyaway Gymnastics

Date and Time

From Friday, August. 11th to Friday, August. 11th

Location

146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Flyaway Gymnastics

Date and Time

From Friday, August. 18th to Friday, August. 18th

Location

146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Whole School Performance: Holbrook's Got Talent

Date and Time

From Wednesday, September. 13th, 1:00 pm to Wednesday, June. 14th, 6:30 pm

Location

146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Book Week

Date and Time

From Saturday, August. 19th to Friday, August. 25th

Location

146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Book Fair and Parade

Date and Time

From Thursday, August. 24th to Thursday, August. 24th

Location

146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Last day of Term 3

Date and Time

From Friday, September. 22nd to Friday, September. 22nd

Location

Holbrook Public School, 146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

Term 4 commences

Date and Time

From Monday, October. 9th to Monday, October. 9th

Location

Holbrook Public School, 146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW, AustraliaGet Directions

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