Dear Jamberoo Public School Community,
Kiama CoS Music Art Dance & Drama (MADD) Extravaganza
As part of the celebrations of 175 years of Public Education and Education Week, 21 Jamberoo students participated in the MADD event at Kiama High School last night. It was wonderful to see so many of our talented students get up on stage and dance and perform so confidently. The two performances were both breath taking and it was fantastic to see so many Jamberoo families attend the event.
Thank you to all the Stage Two and Three students who put their heart and soul into the show. Thank you to the many parents/carers who supported their children last night and a huge thank you to Mrs Green and Mrs Behl-Shanks who put countless hours into preparing the Jamberoo students for the big event. The Jamberoo community is now very much looking forward to seeing all the students involved in the school’s production perform later in the term.
Attendance
Whilst the school does not reward student attendance, we do like to recognise students who have achieved 100%. Last term the school had 20 students who achieved perfect attendance. This was a fantastic result!
Well done to: Isla Burke, Liam Burke, Max Burke, Sofia Donaldson, Leo Downes, Rose Downes, Nate Farraway, Cooper Ford, Logan Ford, Ella Harris, Harrison Kirk, Samara Kristen, Mitchell Mitrevski, Maeve Rimmer, Archie Savell, Miles Stearn, Olivia Thatcher, Alexis Tidswell, Harper Timms & Arwen Tonta.
Open Day
A reminder to all families that Jamberoo Public School will be conducting its annual Open Day tomorrow. The school will be opening up classrooms from 10:30am which will be followed by a sausage sizzle at 11am. Jamberoo families are invited to stay for a picnic lunch with their children. This will then be followed by a whole school assembly at 12pm.
We look forward to celebrating Education Week with all our wonderful families tomorrow!
Parent Communication
From time to parents and carers have concerns or questions regarding their child, whether it be around their child’s academic progress, behaviour, social interactions or wellbeing. If you have any questions or queries, please always contact your child’s teacher about your concerns. The classroom teacher should always be the first point of contact as they have the knowledge of your child and can give you more accurate feedback.
If you feel that your questions or concerns have not been addressed sufficiently by your child’s teacher, then the next point of contact should be the school’s assistant principals, Mrs Galea and/or Mr Ross.
Finally, if you still have further questions regarding your child, don’t hesitate to contact the school to contact me. To correspond with one of the assistant principal’s or myself, please contact the school via telephone 4236 0173 or by email jamberoo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Thank you Jamberoo families for your cooperation and understanding in matters regarding communication between the school and our families.
Eating Habits
A timely reminder to all Jamberoo families that the sharing of food by students at lunch and recess is not a habit we want them developing. This is very important because we have students who have allergies and special dietary requirements.
Please encourage your child/children to only eat food that has been provided in their lunch box.
ICAS Assessments
Please find the Term 3 testing dates below:
Digital Technologies (Years 2 to 6)
Tuesday 8th August
Writing (Years 3 to 6)
Thursday 10th August
English (Years 2 to 6)
Monday 14th August
Science (Years 2 to 6)
Tuesday 22nd August
Spelling Bee (Years 2 to 6)
Thursday 24th August
Mathematics (Years 2 to 6)
Tuesday 29th August
Jamberoo Public School Student Report Survey
Semester One student reports were sent home late last term. Jamberoo Public School is always wanting to improve how we report to you about your child’s progress and always appreciate parent/carer input. The survey questions are designed to provide the school feedback on our current reporting methods and should only take 5 mins to complete. Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. Your responses will be considered as we evaluate our reporting practices and formats. Please use the link below to access the survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYjlPss32njLZJTNVa11aNAUWmrGpfmhHt60gXluyZ5hmutg/viewform?usp=sf_link
The results will guide the school in improving our reporting methods into Semester Two. Thank you to everyone in advance. The survey will be open until 4pm tomorrow.
Peak Sports and Learning
This term, Peak Sports and Learning have commenced before and after school care at Jamberoo Public School. It was exciting to finally have an external provider in the school, providing fun and exciting before and after school care activities for our students.
If you would like your child/children to participate in Peak Sports and Learning this term, please don’t hesitate to contact them on 1300 467 325 or if you require further information, you can access the website at: www.peaksportslearning.com.au
Premier’s Sporting Challenge
The NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge (PSC) encourages all students in public schools to be more active, more often by increasing their participation in sport and physical activity. This year, Jamberoo Public School students will be participating in the program throughout Term 3.
Students and staff will record and track their physical activity over a 10-week period as they aim to be more active, more often.
Award levels for the 10-week challenge reflect a daily activity time commitment - either as part of a class or team or as an individual. All types of moderate to vigorous physical activities can count toward an award. Activities may include time spent in a broad range of sports and recreational pursuits during lunchtime, in school sport programs, class time, before or after school and on weekends.
Award Level Daily Activity Time
Bronze 30 minutes per day
Silver 45 minutes per day
Gold 60 minutes per day
Diamond 80 minutes per day
If you require further information about the initiative, please click on the link below:
https://app.education.nsw.gov.au/sport/premiers-sporting-challenge/10wC-launch
2024 Enrolments
If you, or anyone else you know, is planning on enrolling a child at Jamberoo Public School next year please get in contact with the school at your earliest convenience to organise enrolment forms.
Mr Chris Speirs
Principal
