DIARY DATES Week 2, Term 3 – Thursday 31 July 2014 Currently

DIARY DATES
1 August
LINC, 2pm
4 August
Uniform Shop Open, 8.45am
6 August
Year 6 Band to Red Hill Primary
7 August
AMT Competition
7 August
Aussie and Effort Assembly
Week 2, Term 3 – Thursday 31 July 2014
Currently there are two safety issues that are causing angst and concern amongst the
community. Firstly there are some drivers who do not adhere to road rules and, in particular, do not stop at pedestrian crossings and park illegally. Over the last month, we have
been in discussions with ACT Roads Management and Safety who are now monitoring
the traffic and motorist’s behaviour. Last week, Traffic Infringement Officers attended
and took action against offenders. They were in attendance again this morning. Both ACT
Roads Management and Safety, staff and a number of parents have been in contact with
Act Policing Traffic Operations.
The other issue is the building at the Canberra Hospital and the suggested impact that
this is currently having on the pedestrian crossings on Gilmore Crescent. We are focused
on being good communicators and committed to ensuring that our community have our
common understandings about situations. We, therefore, have organised an information
session next Wednesday, 6th August at 3.00pm in the school library. In attendance will be
Brett Price (Hindmarsh Project Manager), Brendan Byatt (Project Manager, Point Project
Management), Elizabeth Porritt (Healthscope) and Robyn Hawkins (Roads ACT, Traffic Investigations) to discuss the works. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information, ([email protected])
Best wishes
Jennifer Hall, Nina McCabe, Robert Maccioni, Penny Taylor-Yates, Janice Hourigan and
Christine Lomp
Congratulations to the
following students who
received awards at
this week’s assembly:
Tom Tram Nguyen-6L
Mai Dang-6L
Hugo Houlahan-4F
Toby Bush-4F
Aditya Grama-3MH
Coco Power-3MH
Hugh Richards-1/2SB
Cara Ceruti-1/2SB
Blake Jones-1H
Isabelle Scott-1H
Adam Veloso-KHM
Rylee Rains-KHM
Anoush Yazdan-Parast-4N
Mia Slater-4N
Ashley Sachikonye-3JH
Ryan Smith-3JH
Liam Swann-2M
Aidan De Brauwer-2M
Hugh Larkin-2GL
Zac Kwiatkowski-2GL
Blake Wilson-5V
Ryan Boulton-5V
Matthew Chalmers-5S
Ancelin Vincent-5S
Ryan Goldsmith-1/2GL
Anusha Dinesh-1/2GL
Sanya Trukhanov-KL
Hannah Boyce-KL
Max Swann-3T
Fumi Okawa-3T
Zach Andrews-1/2L
Logan Puric-1/2L
Jeff Zhang-3DS
Ciaran Ernst-Russell-3DS
William Higgins-5/6DR
Dharineesh Prashanth-5/6DR
Will Riley-5/6DR
Leila Haddad-5/6SR
Elissa Youill-5/6SR
Finn Walter-1TYH
Rebecca Fu-1TYH
Emmanuel Menon-4DW
Keira Nerdal-KN
Lucas Leung-KN
DEAR PARENTS
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
WE NEED CLASS CO-ORDINATORS FOR THE FIESTA STALLS AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THE CLASSES THAT NEED YOUR HELP - remember you can help out
at any stall not just the stall that has been allocated to your class.
PLEASE CONTACT: Annie Leonard at [email protected]
CLASS
PRESCHOOL
STALL
KINDERGARTEN
BBQ
1H
1THY
1/2B
1/2SL
GARDEN STALL
BOOKS
NAILS
RECIPES IN A JAR
TOMBOLA
4N
5V
SPIDERS/DRINKS
CRAZY HAIR
TATTOO STALL
6M
6L
CRAFT STALL
LUCKY DIP/
HOW MANY LOLLIES IN
THE JAR
HOW MANY / BALLOONS
IN THE CAR
5/6SR
GAMES:
CHUCK FOR CHOC
SPLAT THE RAT
SQUIRT THE DUCK
SPONGE FACE
PETERS ICE CREAM CART
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
Welcome to Term 3, this Term we introduce the SWIMMING BAG and the DOLLARMITE
MONEYBOXES, ALSO WHALE SHARK PENCIL CASE, PENGUIN and SHARK KEYRINGS
which are all available to redeem once you have reached 10 tokens.
For mums and dad’s that do not know about the program…
Children learn to save their money by bringing it to school every week, no matter the amount of the
deposit the children receive a token, once they have saved 10 they get to choose a fantastic reward!
Do you know that for every new child that joins the program the school receives $5.00 and 5%
commission with all the children’s deposits throughout the term!
You can go to any Commonwealth Bank Branch and open a youthsaver, don’t forget to take child’s
ID and your own ID.
Come and join in the fun and learn to save with the School Banking Program and help your school in
fundraising!
THIS YEAR WE ARE DEEP SEA SAVERS SO COME AND JOIN IN ON THE FUN!!
Closing date
for book orders
will be Monday 4th August.
Offering recreational and competitive Rhythmic Gymnastics
programs for children from 5yrs through to adults
Classes at Active Leisure Centre, Erindale
Call today to arrange a free trial class or enrol for the term!
02 6112 8460 or 0406 323 775
Karen Schilling - P & C President
0402 051 006
Jennifer Hall - Principal
6205 5844
http://www.garranps.act.edu.au
Sally Vardy - School Board Chair
0409 711 889
Musica Viva Performance
Musica Viva has been inspiring students at Garran Primary School for over twenty years. More than thirty
groups from all genres of music tour to over 1000 schools each year. This year there will be a performance by
Makukuhan.
Makukuhan is a mini gamelan orchestra which bring that distinctive and stirring Indonesian sound to life.
Using traditional masked dance and instruments like the kendang, angklung and rebana, “Great Gamalan” is
the perfect window into thye exotic music of our northern neighbours. Three outstanding Indonesian
musicians explore a number of styles from Bali and Java, with a focus on melodic percussion and rhythm. This
performance is an a wonderful addition to the school’s music program.
Please complete the permission note attached to the email and send it with payment to the front office
before the performance date of Monday 18th August 2014.
Dear Parents
This term for our Fiesta,
could you please consider collecting the following items and bringing them to school?
PLASTIC BOTTLES (CLEAN)
GLASS JARS (CLEAN)
OLD GUMBOOTS (YOU DON’T WANT ANYMORE)
There is a blue bin at Front Reception where you can leave these items for
collection.
REMEMBER TOWARDS THE END OF THE TERM WE WILL BE
LOOKING TO COLLECT TOYS, CLOTHES, TRASH ‘N TREASURE ITEMS
AND BOOKS
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR HELP!
Keep
Sunday
9 November free
and spread the word…
Questions about school policies or school practices including sharing of joy or concerns can be directed to the Learning
Team Leaders listed below:
Christine Lomp
Preschool;
Janice Hourigan
Kindergarten;
Penny Taylor-Yates
Year 1 and 2 Team;
Nina McCabe
Year 3 and 4 Team;
Robert Maccioni
Year 5 and 6 Team; and Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) co-ordinator.
Robert Maccioni
Accelerated Learning Program (ALP)