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Crookwell Public School Working Together, Growing Together Kindergarten 2021
Crookwell Public School
News & Views
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects
to Elders past, present and future
20th November, 2020 Term 4 Week 6
For The Calendar... Spotted…
Next Week Stage 2 boys for their amazing sportsmanship during the
Mon. 23 Nov Main Street Mural with Sally O’Neill (postponed) high jump event
Mon. 23 Nov Prefect 2021 Speeches Georgina Kemp-Robertson for handing in lost property.
Bailey Sewalt for always using his initiative.
Mon. 23 Nov Book Club orders due
Stage 3 for their enthusiasm and terrific behaviour during
Wed. 25 Nov Year 6 Taster Day at Crookwell High School the Landmark excursion.
Thur. 26 Nov Mufti Day (no donation) Sophie Mueller for amazing work in TENS activities.
Fri. 27 Nov Annual Presentation Day Sonny Woods for pushing himself in his learning.
Ned Cramp for a wonderful presentation on polar bears.
Fri. 27 Nov White elephant stall donations due Ben Lang for amazing dancing during our morning
Coming Up rehearsals.
Tue. 1 Dec Yr 7 Orientation Day at Crookwell High Caleb Woods for a very interesting and well delivered
Wed. 2 Dec Year 6 Fete PowerPoint presentation.
Bodi Waters for finding Mr Howard and making him
Thur. 3 Dec Mini Olympics
aware of our broken bubbler.
Fri. 4 Dec K-2 Excursion to Canberra Logan Roberts for standing by the broken bubbler and
Mon. 7 Dec Year 6 Camp @ Cataract Park ensuring no one got hurt.
Thur. 10 Dec Year 3 & 4 Taronga Zoo (Elephants) Gemma Chandler for consistently volunteering to help
others.
Fri. 11 Dec Year 3 & 4 Taronga Zoo (Lions) All students for making our Kindergarten Orientation
Fri. 11 Dec Year 6 Campers Return students feel welcome and safe on the playground.
Mon. 14 Dec Year 6 Awards Ceremony and Luncheon Jet Tate and Liam Garnham for looking after their peers.
Brax Druett and Harry Bailey for helping Miss Bell and
Wed. 16 Dec Last Day of School for Students
Miss Miners set up for mural painting.
2021 Kelsey Pearson for being a helpful and kind friend.
Wed. 27 Jan Staff Development Day Bronte Thorpe for an amazing effort in writing this week.
Thur. 28 Jan Staff Development Day Dorothy Lindner for being an amazing teacher.
Fri. 29 Jan Years 1 – 6 return for Term 1, 2021 Jack Frost for being a wonderful leader in the infants
dance.
Wear Mufti! Piquet Nelson for helping keep our playground tidy.
Next Thursday, 26th November, all students are invited to Levi Nieves and Jackson Winsor for sharing their times
wear mufti clothes to school. This allows for families to get table knowledge with Mr Whittington.
their child/ren’s best school uniform clean and ready for Miss O’Neill, Mrs Hayes and Mrs Gay for running an
Presentation Day, Friday 27th November. Please ensure amazing, informative, fun, exciting, engaging, inclusive
students wear covered footwear to school and shirts that Kindergarten Orientation Week for 2021 Kindergarten
cover their shoulders. students.
Kindergarten Orientation Week
Our Kindergarten Orientation Program commenced on
Monday this week with some happy, bubbly, smiling faces
joining Mrs Hayes, Miss O’Neill and Mrs Gay in the
Kindergarten Bilby room. We started our wonderful week off
with a tour around the school grounds, visiting classrooms,
our chickens and the school library where we met this year’s
Kindergarten class.
On Tuesday we created some self-portraits that are
displayed in the classroom to give the students a sense of
belonging in their new environment. We learnt how to read a
book on Wednesday and participated in literacy and
numeracy rotational activities. All students were so pleased
with themselves and were eager to show their parents what
they have learnt at ‘big school’.
It was sports day on Thursday and we were joined by 5 Year
5 helpers who will be Year 6 school leaders next year. Thank
you to Tegan Allport, Annabelle Caves, Erik Skelly, Evelyn
Dark and Anthony Barber who ran sporting tabloid events on
Benson’s Green. We had a graduation ceremony on Friday
to present a gift from the school’s P&C. Each student Ayden Garnham practises writing his name.
received a school library bag, socks, a school shirt,
information packs and some picture books as well as a
certification for completing Orientation Week in 2020.
Thank you to all parents and carers for organising drop off
and pick up routines during the week. We cannot wait to see
what this lovely group of students achieve in 2021.
Fletcher Skidmore concentrates in numeracy rotation
activities while making numbers out of playdough.
Darci Boothman reads her first ever book.
Danika, Benji, Zayne and Kody have a sack race during
Waiting outside the Principal’s office on our school tour. sport activities while Evelyn Dark watches on.
Mr Whittington presents Billy Granger with his gift pack from
the P&C for completing Kindergarten Orientation and
welcoming him and his family to Crookwell Public School.
Congratulations Kindergarten Orientation participants
for 2020. You are a lovely bunch who already get
Vincent Collins lines up for a big soccer kick during sport. along so well with each other and your teachers. The
modified ‘Flying Start’ program has allowed you to
become familiar with ‘big school’ so that you are ready
to learn next year in Kindergarten. Thank you to our
pre-school parents who supported both the ‘Flying
Start’ program and Kindergarten Orientation this week.
You are all part of our school community for which we
are very grateful for, see you for the next two weeks of
‘Flying Start’ in readiness for an amazing 2021!
Kind regards,
Mr Michael Whittington
In the Classroom: Stage 3 Landmark
Excursion
On Tuesday Stage 3 science classes walked down the street
to visit our local Landmark branch. Being a farming
community, many of our students were already familiar with
the brand but not familiar with their connections to the world
of micro-organisms.
Our students were lucky enough to prepare and view several
samples of microscopic parasites that cause a massive 430
million dollar expense for our farmers. Students were
amazed by the impressive microscope and the detail of the
parasites that they were able to locate within the samples.
A huge thank you to Landmark Crookwell and their staff for
Billy Granger participates in the obstacle course with his accommodating and providing our students with this terrific
group members. learning experience.
Poppy, Mrs Hayes and Fletcher with their completed self- Rio students were very thankful to the amazing Emily Carlon
portraits. who assisted us at Landmark.
Tegan Allport manipulated the microscope to count the
parasite eggs.
Sophie Ward assists in collecting the sample to prepare.
Youth Liaison Officer Talk
On Wednesday, Stage 3 students welcomed Senior
Constable Beard to the school who was here to address the
potential issues surrounding online safety. As a generation
who is facing an increase of use in the technological world
our students were very interested to hear and learn about the
online tips and signals to look out for to remain safe and
secure when using these devices.
Students had the opportunity to ask questions and share
experiences with the Senior Constable who has 18 years’
experience and is passionate about keeping our youth safe,
especially on online platforms. All participants also enjoyed
the experience of trying the handcuffs on!
Thank you to Senior Constable Beard for sharing her
wisdom, experience and time to assist our students to
remain safe online.
Alyssa Huang, Tegan Allport, Poppy Stephenson and Nina
Muscat examine the information sheet with the examples of
the types of parasites they need to look at – who knew there
were SO many?
Poppy Stephenson helps make the sample ‘milkshake’ to Poppy Stephenson was a little apprehensive when placed in
place in the special viewing slide. hand cuffs.
Invitational Athletics Running Carnival
Wednesday’s sunny weather was a welcome sight for
competitors for the Invitational Athletics Running Carnival.
Invited students adorned their joggers and made the trek to
the Crookwell Showgrounds to compete in the 100, 200 and
400m running events.
All athletes participated with enthusiasm, sportsmanship and
energy. Many students surprised themselves with
improvement in their times from previous years and it was
impressive to see everyone having such a terrific attempt.
Well done to all participants and thank you to Mr Roberts and
staff for making this day possible.
Stage 3 students were enthralled with the information Senior
Constable Beard provided them with.
Senior boys were pretty pleased with themselves after the
tough 400m race.
Tyler Smith was very intrigued while being placed in hand
cuffs.
Junior boys 200m race was a close one!
Jay Knight was a little worried when Senior Constable Beard Betsy Willis, Emma Kemp-Robertson, Skye Garnham and
joked that she had ‘lost’ the keys! Evelyn Dark were fierce competitors for the 11 year old girls
400m race.
NAIDOC Week Mural
On Thursday we were joined by Mark White and Aime Friend
from Goulburn High School to help us create a mural as part
of our 2020 NAIDOC Week celebrations. All students were
involved, painting wooden templates of different animals
including emus, kangaroos, lizards, cockatoos and snakes,
as well as hand prints and Aboriginal symbols.
These templates will then be joined together to create the
finished artwork. We are very excited to see what the
finished product will look like.
Ryann Ross off to a great start in his 200m heat.
Laura Churchill and Cooper Tetley listen to some design
advice from Aime Friend.
It was great to see students cheering on their house mates.
Stage 2 students listen attentively to Mark White playing the
digeridoo.
Levi Webster and Thomas Haywood Whipp were very close
during the 400m race.
Charlotte Tetley and Kenzi Fowler show off their finished
artworks.
George Willis trying to shake the pack but Lincoln Kearney
hangs on tightly behind!
Year 6 Barbeque
Monday, 16th November marked the third and final barbeque
fundraiser for Year 6. Throughout this term the fundraising
committee have planned and organised events with the help
of Mrs Atfield. Thank you to all the students who assisted
Year 6 in raising funds by purchasing a sausage sizzle,
Zooper Dooper and popper.
Thank you to the fundraising committee, Mrs Atfield and Mr
Howard. All of their hard work paid off, raising an additional
$295.30.
Kindergarten students Billi Kelly, Koa Haynes, Bronte Thorpe
and Levi Jacob enjoy painting their snake templates.
Cristian Huang adds some details to his artwork.
Year 6 Fundraisers Raffle
Thank you to all the families who supported the Year 6 raffle. Sophie Ward and Emma Kemp-Robertson did a fabulous job
All winners have been notified. Congratulations! serving.
1st: Trevor Kemp White Elephant Stall
2nd: Julia Etel Need a spring clean out at home? Well Year 6 is here to
help! We are looking for all unwanted treasures for our White
3rd & 4th: Lyn Kelleher Elephant Stall for the school fete. Please bring donated items
to Miss Kemp before Friday 27th November. We will be
happy to take books, toys, puzzles, jewellery, hats and brick
a brac - just to name a few. Please make sure items are not
damaged, dirty or broken when you donate them. Many
thanks from all of Year 6.
Transition to High School ‘Taster Lessons’
To support the transition to high school next year for Year 6
students we have organised, in conjunction with Crookwell
High, a ‘taster day’. Previously this event has been multiple
‘taster lessons’ throughout Term 3 and 4, however, COVID-
19 restrictions put a halt to these plans. All ‘taster lessons’
will now occur over one full day.
The aim of these lessons is for the Year 6 students to
Victa draws the winners. Jay collects 1st prize. familiarise themselves with the layout of the school, meet the
teachers and students and alleviate any fears or concerns
they may have about going to high school next year.
Enrolling Now For 2021
If you know of families who will have children starting school The ‘taster day’ will take place on Wednesday, 25th
at Crookwell Public in 2021 please encourage them to return November. Students are asked to meet at Crookwell High no
their Application for Enrolment Form by the end of this later than 8.55am in the front playground of the school. Bus
term. This will allow staffing arrangements for next year to be students should get off their bus at high school and other
firmly in place by the commencement of the new academic students who walk or are driven to school should make their
year. way straight to the high school. Miss Kemp and Mrs Thorpe
will meet you there.
Families new to the school community are invited to contact
the school on 48 321 213 to arrange an interview with Mr The ‘taster day’ will conclude at 3:10pm, therefore Year 6
Whittington, meet the staff, tour the school and receive a students will need to be collected from Crookwell High
Crookwell Public School Information package. School at this time. Alternatively, students who catch a bus
to and from school, may catch their bus home from the high
Thank you to the families who have already completed school.
and submitted their child’s application to enrol.
Presentation Day 2020 Year 6 Major Awards Ceremony
The end of year ceremonies and award presentations are to To celebrate the completion of their primary schooling we
be held differently this year due to current health regulations. plan to hold a separate Year 6 Awards ceremony on Monday
We received advice last week from the NSW Department of 14th December to recognise the successes of our most
Education that these types of events are able to take place senior students. This will allow us to invite parents, students
on school grounds or at external venues. and staff to the ceremony and ensure COVID safe guidelines
are adhered to.
There are strict guidelines that all schools must adhere to
when planning these events such as: All Year 6 students, two guests per student and staff are
Ensure that all attendees, including students, staff and invited to the Crookwell Services Club on Monday 14th
visitors, including parents and carers, are well and free of December for the Year 6 award presentations which will
any flu-like symptoms. begin at 11.15am. Awards will be presented to students with
Schools must comply with the 4 square metre rule for all the presentation of the Year 6 slideshow to follow the award
people participating. Schools will need to invite guests ceremony.
based on the total number of people (this includes staff, Following the ceremony students and parents/carers will
students, parents and carers and visitors) who are able to enjoy the Year 6 luncheon at Crookwell Services Club. More
be accommodated under the 4 square metre rule. information about this special event for Year 6 will be in the
Schools may need to consider holding multiple events newsletter next week when final arrangements have been
across year groups or stage group cohorts in order to made.
comply with the 4 square metre rule.
For seating arrangements: 2020 Semester 2 Reports – An Explanation
o ensure there is enough space for distancing of 1.5 Dear Parents/Carers,
metres between non-household members.
o ensure there is a maximum of 30 attendees per On Monday 23rd November reports are being sent home for
table if seated. each student. Each year we refine our reports to suit not
only changes in curriculum, but also acting on feedback
Ensure all visitors sign the external visitors form.
from staff and parents. Our reports must adhere to
Ensure people remain seated as much as possible to departmental guidelines in many respects.
minimise mingling outside of household or close friend
groups. One of the main focuses for our staff is to ensure
Ensure there is no self-serve or buffet-style food service. consistency with our assessing and reporting. Our teachers
If hospitality staff are engaged to serve food or take have spent many sessions working together to analyse
orders, it is recommended that these staff wear a mask. student work samples and evaluate the levels of
achievement. Students are tracked on syllabus outcomes in
Reduce crowding where possible and promote physical order to identify where each child sits at this point in time for
distancing with markers on the floor in areas where the grade expectations. These identify what the expected
people are asked to queue, such as students waiting to outcomes are for students by the end of the semester.
come on stage to receive their certificate. Teachers can then determine the level of achievement for
Consider how awards and certificates are distributed or every student.
handed to the recipients in a COVID-safe way.
Schools are required to maintain a record of names and OVERALL LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
contact details for all attendees including school staff and Kindergarten – Year 6 reports:
visitors for at least 28 days after the event. This record The Department of Education mandates that all student
must only be used for the purposes of contact tracing for reports are to use a standard achievement rating scale.
COVID-19 infections and be stored confidentially and Below is our interpretation and how we will report to our
securely. If possible, create and maintain a record of the families:
seating plan to support contact tracing. Outstanding Achievement
External visitors should not be allowed access to areas For a student to attain Outstanding they would have an
outside of the designated event venue and should leave extensive knowledge and understanding of the content
promptly at the conclusion of the event. and readily be able to apply this to other areas. They
Due to the requirements set out above by the NSW would be working on an individualised or adjusted learning
Department of Education, we are unable to hold our annual program and be achieving well beyond stage level (i.e. if
Presentation Evening in the usual format at Crookwell High in Year 2 they would be working at and achieving at Year
School as its COVID safe capacity is 133 people. The staff 4 or higher).
are committed to ensuring all students are recognised for High Achievement
their personal growth and attainment this year in a COVID- For a student to attain High they would have a thorough
safe way. knowledge and understanding of content. The student would
be working at and achieving above grade level (i.e. if in
With this in mind, we will be holding two award ceremonies in Year 2 they would be working at and achieving at Year 3
the school multi-purpose hall on Friday 27th November. level).
There will be a ceremony for all students from Kindergarten
to Year 2 and another ceremony shortly afterwards for all Sound Achievement
students in Year 3 to Year 6 where Year 3 to Year 5 students Students achieving Sound are working at achieving at their
will receive their individual book awards for 2020. appropriate grade level (i.e. if in Year 2 they are working at
and achieving at Year 2 level). It is the expected level of
Unfortunately, due to the limited space in the multi-purpose achievement according to the child’s grade.
hall and the restrictions put in place by the NSW Department
Basic Achievement
of Education, based on the most recent health advice,
For a student to receive Basic they would have a basic
parents will be unable to attend these ceremonies. We
knowledge of the content and be working at and achieving
understand that this is disappointing news for all of us but we
below grade level (i.e. if in Year 2 they would be working at
must adhere to the restrictions put in place to protect the
and achieving a Year 1 level).
health and safety of everyone. Individual photos of students
will be taken as a memento for families as well as some
video recordings which will be made available for viewing.
Limited Achievement Year 5 Week 9 activities
For a student to receive Limited they would have a very Staff are working hard to organise a range of activities for
limited knowledge of content covered and be working at and Year 5 while Year 6 are attending camp in Week 9. We will
achieving well below grade level, even at an earlier stage be exploring the local area of Crookwell. More information
(i.e. if in Year 4 they would be working at and achieving at will be in the News and Views next week. Stay tuned.
Year 2 or lower).
Parents should note that a ‘sound’ grade is a good
grade! It means that your child is working where they
should be at this point in time.
EFFORT
All students will also receive an effort rating for each subject
area. Effort reflects how well a student has tried, the
persistence and determination to achieve at the best level of
which they are capable. Effort will be rated as:
5 – Excellent
4 - Very Good
3 - Acceptable
2 - Needs Improving
1 - Little/No Effort
I trust that this has provided you with some explanation of Class Merit Awards Term 4 Week 6
what to expect when sharing reports with your children. Any
parents wishing for further clarification are most welcome to Bilby
contact the school. Lincoln Norris for always sharing activities with his
friends at playtimes.
Jimmy Haywood Whipp for always being ready to learn!
K-2 Excursion to the National Dinosaur
Elouise Tucker for beautiful, kind and caring nature
Museum 04/12/2020 towards her peers.
On Friday 4th December 2020, students in Kindergarten,
Year 1 and Year 2 will be travelling to the National Dinosaur 1/2 Emu
Museum in Canberra. Lily Briggs for consistently being reliable and
Students will be leaving school at approximately 9:30am and responsible.
returning to school by 3pm. This will be in time for students Lane Cunningham-Rowell for great improvement in
to resume their normal afternoon arrangements. All students phonics.
will need to bring a packed recess and lunch in a disposable
bag clearly labelled with their name. Disposable drink 1/2 Kangaroo
containers are a handy idea on this excursion. We will be Alfie Haynes for great improvement in writing.
eating our packed lunch at the new dinosaur park at the Reuben Gilbey-Nwosu for being a great friend and a
museum. helpful member of 1/2 Kangaroo.
The total cost of this excursion is $30.00 per child. This 3/4 English and PDHPE
includes the museum admission fee and bus fare. To assist
Briah Cluney for the amazing effort she always puts in
parents in making the payment for this excursion, a payment
to her learning.
plan has been set up:
Chloe Price for her effort and dedication in English.
First Instalment of $10.00 per child is due TODAY. William McDonald for using interesting reasons during
Second Instalment of $10.00 per child is due on 20th persuasive writing activities.
November.
Last Instalment of $10.00 per child is due on 27th November. 3/4 Maths and Science
Hayley Richardson for great effort in representing
Alternatively you may choose to pay the $30 in full by Friday multiplication facts through counters.
27th November 2020. Kade Fowler for persistence and enthusiasm in the
Many thanks, whole school numeracy test.
K-2 Teachers Sonny Woods for great experimentation with seven
digit multiplication.
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Infants Excursion to the National Dinosaur Museum 3/4 Geography and CAPA
04/12/2020 Jim Dawson for an exciting and engaging presentation
on the Titanic.
I give permission for my child/ren ____________________ Sam Frost for a very interesting and factual PowerPoint
of __________ class to attend the Infants Excursion to the presentation.
National Dinosaur Museum on Friday 4th December, 2020. Brayden Perring for stepping outside his comfort zone
Please find enclosed payment of $_________ towards the when giving a PowerPoint presentation on tigers.
cost of the excursion.
5/6 Numeracy/CAPA
Signed: ______________________ Date: __________ Poppy Stephenson for a sweet and creative self-
(Parent/Caregiver) portrait.
Alex Anderson for insightful questions in media studies.
If payment made online POP Receipt Number ___________ Jack McErlane for determination to complete all maths
work this week.
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Nina Muscat for outstanding spelling results. The last issue for Book Club for the year is due back on
Liam Garnham for decoding words correctly. Monday 23rd November. Please have your order back to the
Reagan Willis for confidently reading aloud. school by this date, or you can do it through Scholastic
Online payment using your credit card. Thank you for
5/6 Science/PDHPE everyone that has supported this year.
Harry Bailey for insightful questions and comments Merry Christmas!
during our Landmark excursion. The Book Club Team
Food for Thought Canteen
Yours in Public Education,
Michael Whittington
Principal
Kirstie O’Neill
Assistant Principal To keep the canteen open in 2021 we desperately need
more parent volunteers!
Jade Bell We understand a lot of parents work or have younger
children and we will try to be flexible as any help, even if only
Assistant Principal
one day a term, will be greatly appreciated.
Greg Atfield If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions
about what you can do to help, please contact the school on
Relieving Assistant Principal 48321213 or a member of the canteen committee on 0421
844 106. A lot can happen between now and next year so we
will follow up when school starts back to see who is still
P&C News available and interested in helping.
The P&C met for their final meeting for 2020 last week. For new parents, we always partner you up with another
Thank you to the Crookwell RSL for hosting our meeting, as parent who has previously helped in the canteen and we
at the time parents were still not allowed on school site. always try to make everything as easy as possible. Most of
At the meeting we decided to hold a Christmas raffle (in lieu the food is prepared and just needs to be reheated, with
of a Presentation Evening raffle) and we also started salads, sandwiches/wraps made fresh on the day. Canteen
exploring funding ideas to cover the cost of a toddler play volunteers also take recess and lunch orders and serve
area in the school canteen, to allow more parents to students.
volunteer on canteen days. If you would like to volunteer to Make sure you join the “Crookwell Public School Canteen-
be a canteen helper, please let the school know. As a P&C Food For Thought” Facebook group to stay up to date with
we also donated $2000 towards Presentation Evening book all canteen news.
awards for the students and contributed another $1000 to the
Nancy Martin Fund. Thank you in advance and we look forward to working with
you in 2021!
Our parents that currently organise the Bookclub orders will
be unable to do so in 2021. If you are interested in taking on
this role, please let the school know. Crazy Camel orders Canteen Roster Term 4 2020
have been processed and will arrive back at school in the ** Please do not forget to sign in at the Front Office to
next few weeks. We will let you know when they arrive. complete paperwork in line with new COVID guidelines**
**If you are sick or feeling unwell – please stay home!**
Thank you to the amazing people who have been part of the
Crookwell Public School P&C in 2020. I would especially like Week 7
to recognise the efforts of Kristy Grove, who has been an Wednesday 25 November Friday 27 November
active member of the P&C for many years and will be leaving Need volunteers Amanda Pearson
us at the end of this year as her boys will be graduating to Jess Campbell
high school. Thank you Kristy!
We will hopefully be moving back to normal meetings next Week 8
year. If you would like to come along to a meeting, please do Wednesday 2 December Friday 4 December
- everyone is welcome. No canteen Jess Campbell
Yr 6 Fete Heather Stanger
Rebecca Dark | P&C President
* No canteen Week 9 & Week 10
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop will be filing orders on Monday and Friday Thank you canteen volunteers for
of each week. Parents are encouraged to drop uniform
orders off to the main office, where payment can also be your time and care for the
made, so that they can be collected and filled by our uniform
shop committee members. Filled orders will then be passed
students of Crookwell Public
on to students to take home. School, we really appreciate it.Community Announcements ………………… The inclusion of any announcement does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof by Crookwell Public School.
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