Natanya (Tany) Milner – Head of Primary

Reminder

Just a reminder that smart watches are not allowed to be worn by students in the Primary School.

This week

Parent Teacher Nights (PTN)

Thank you to all the parents who attended this week’s Parent Teacher Nights. We value the opportunity to collaborate with you and share information about your child’s learning. I would like to acknowledge the teachers’ efforts to prepare and be involved with PTN. It makes it a very big week and I am grateful for their care and commitment.

NAPLAN practice tests

This week saw the Years 3 and 5 students involved in the NAPLAN practice tests. This year’s online format has brought some changes to the organisation and we trust that the students will be well prepared to manage the new format. Thank you to Katie Brody and the Year 3 and 5 teachers for their organisation and preparation in advance of next term’s NAPLAN testing.

 Diabetes fundraiser

Today’s fundraiser has seen the Primary School students support the Diabetes Foundation. Thank you to the Tzedakah Leaders, Karon Rom and Diane Clennar, for organising the event and all the Primary School students for their support and involvement.

 Chess Success

Congratulations to Daniel Zipser and Josh Barnett for their participation in last weekend’s East Sydney Junior One Day Chess Championships held on Sunday 31 March. Daniel received a perfect 8/8 score and won the overall championship. Josh Barnett was placed 7th in the tournament. We are very proud of Daniel and Josh! They have shown much dedication and effort in chess and also willingly give up their time to coach other students.

Next Week

Cross-Country

On Monday 8 April 2019, our Years 3 – 6 students will be involved in the Cross Country Carnival at Queens Park. It will begin at 9.00am with the 11 and 12 year old girls and boys races and then each age group will run in descending age order. The carnival should conclude at approximately 11.00am.

 Year 1 and 2 Swimming Carnival

The Year 1 and 2 Swimming Carnival will be held on Wednesday 10 April 2019 and is always a highlight in the calendar. All our families and friends are welcome to join us at Des Renford Aquatic Centre from 11.00am for the carnival. It should conclude at approximately 1:00 pm.

Pesach family workshops

We are looking forward to celebrating Pesach with our community on Thursday 11 April 2019. The festivities begin at 9.00 am with a Years 1 and 2 Pesach extravaganza – Year 2 will conduct the Seder and Year 1 will perform a Pesach play. Year 3 and their families will make a Eliyahu / Miriam cup from clay and experience baking matzah. Year 4 will explore the significance of the number 4 in the Haggadah and create an artistic matzah cover with their families. We will conclude the day with a morning tea from 10.30am -11.00am. We look forward to welcoming the family and friends of Years 1 – 4.

Last Day of Term

The last day of Term 1 for students is Thursday 11 April 2019. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and Chag Sameach for Pesach.

Term 2

We look forward to seeing all the students return to school for Term 2 on Tuesday 30 April 2019 in Winter uniform. Please note that ties are only to be worn by Years 5 and 6. On this day, we will commemorate ANZAC Day and will also conduct our beginning of term lice checks. There is a Year 6 Northern Territory trip that leaves on Sunday 28 April  2019 with Hugo Adrian, Lara Kepitis and Genna Radnan. We wish all the families and teachers attending a safe, enriching and informative experience.

K-2 assemblies for Term 2

Please diarise the following dates for Term 2 assembly items for K-2.

3 May 2019 – Morah Miri and Morah Shirley’s Year 2 Hebrew classes

14 June 2019 – Music assembly (you will be informed if your child is presenting)

28 June 2019 – 1B – Emma Buzo’s class item

I thought this poster may be helpful for communicating messages of interest and care whilst fostering responsibility rather than fear or nervousness.