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Glenmore Gazetta
25 July 2012 Week 2, Term 3
Glenmore Road Public School, Cambridge Street Paddington NSW 2021 Australia
Tel. 9360 4880 Fax. 9361 4284 www.glenmoreroadpublicschool.com
Principal Stuart Crawford
Assistant Principals Darren Herbert, Rebecca Hollands, Karyn Ortolani

From the Principal
Bouquets of the Week
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� Congratulations to all of our students for their enthusiastic participation in the athletics carnival on Monday.
A big thank you to Mrs Ortolani and Ms Wieden for their organisation of this event. Thanks also to those
parents who stepped in and lent a hand.
� Doesn’t the rainforest look fabulous!! An enthusiastic group of parents volunteered their time on Sunday to
attend the working bee to prepare the rainforest for further work as part of the school master plan. Thanks
to Tim P & Harriet P, Doug T & Anna P, Riya R, Kathy O & Lloyd R, Martin H & Lee H, Anton S, Fiona J, Kevin
C, Kevin P, Jane W, Anton S and John R for all of their hard work.
� Well done to our latest group of outstanding readers - Frankie C and Ted P. Both of these children have
completed the Principal’s Reading Challenge 2012. (A reminder that to be eligible to participate in the
Principal’s Reading Challenge, children must have completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge first.)
Glenmore Garden News
As part of National Tree Day, Glenmore Road Public School has won a Native Garden from Woollahra Council.
The garden will be planted on Friday 27th July 2012. The Environment Committee representatives will take
part in the planting of the garden. This garden will complement the existing native garden and continue the
great work of the garden club. The native garden is located at the front of the school. Congratulations and
thank you to Miss Noble and Anna P who were responsible for preparing and writing the submission.
Maintenance Update
You will have noticed that there was much activity on site during the school holidays. All of the windows,
doors, eves and gutters in Block C (Year 1&2) and Block B (K, Year 2-4) have been painted. Each year,
schools are given an allocation of funds to undertake maintenance work. Given that many of the windows
were peeling and were becoming increasingly exposed to the elements, it was deemed that painting of these
buildings was a priority. The fire door, located at the top of the fire stairs, is due to be replaced this week.
Once this job is completed it will give the appearance of the school a much needed boost. The allocation of
maintenance funds for 2011-2012 & 2012-2013 was used to complete this work.
You will also notice that fencing is still present in the middle playground. Work is being carried out to rectify
stormwater issues on the school site. During heavy rain, the stormwater backs up and the top playground
floods. Hopefully these issues will be resolved quickly.
Grandparent’s Day & Art Show Launch
Grandparent’s Day and our school Art Show Launch are scheduled for next Thursday 2 August commencing at
9.30am. Grandparent’s Day is an opportunity for grandparents to come into the school and visit their
grandchild’s classroom. This year, we are also combining this with our Art Show launch, where every child in
the school has produced a piece of art which will be on display in the hall. Art works can be purchased by
grandparents or parents with all proceeds going towards updating computers and IT in the school. Children’s
artwork can be purchased for a minimum $15 donation.
The day will run as follows:
9.30am Children and grandparents to classrooms for participation in class based activities.
10.30am Whole school assembly in top playground. Awards for the week to be handed out. Official opening
of Art Show.
11.30am Morning tea served in the hall for grandparents.
11.50am Art show open for children to show grandparents their artwork.
There will also be an evening launch on Thursday 2 August from 5pm. The choir will perform, followed by an
official opening. This will provide an opportunity for working parents to view the show until 7pm.
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Enrolments for 2013
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It is that time of year when we begin to plan for 2013. We currently have a large number of requests for
2013 enrolment and as such, we need to plan accordingly. If you have a child that will be enrolling at
Glenmore Road Public School for the first time in 2013 (K-6) can you please complete an enrolment form
and return it to the school promptly. Likewise, if you know of a neighbour, relative or acquaintance that
wishes to enrol in 2012, please direct them to the school website to download an enrolment form. Enrolment
forms are available at http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/gotoschool/enrolment/detsef.pdf.
Similarly, if you no longer require a place at Glenmore Road Public School in 2012, can you please advise the
school in writing as soon as practicable. Numbers have an impact on staffing and organisation and we
appreciate your cooperation in keeping us informed.
Glenmore Deli-FINAL NOTICE
Don’t forget we are able to offer lunch time alternatives 5 days per week. For full details, visit
www.flexischools.com.au. We are offering pies and sausage rolls on two days in Term 3 to accommodate
those children in Years 3-6 who participate in sport and may miss out. Whilst we cannot stop families from
ordering these foods twice each week, we would encourage parents to consider that these are occasional
foods as defined by the Nutrition in Schools Policy.
What’s Coming Up.........
What’s coming up will provide you with a quick snap shot of upcoming events and school routines.
� Principals Morning Tea – Come and have a coffee and biscuit Friday morning at 9.35am in the
staffroom. A great opportunity to chat and meet other parents of the school.
� Flash Mob – a Year 5&6 event organised in conjunction with 13 other local government schools. If
interested, the flash mob will be occurring at Bondi Beach next Tuesday at approximately 12pm.
� P&C Meeting – don’t forget our next P&C meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday 1 August at
9.45am in the staffroom.
From the Assistant Principal – Karyn Ortolani
Thank you to all of the parents who came and supported our school athletics carnival on Monday. We were
lucky with the weather, fingers crossed for Thursday!
3-6 Field Events Carnival
This Thursday at 11.30am Years 3-6 will be walking down to Trumper Oval to compete in our field events
carnival. The events include long jump, high jump, discus and shot put.
The children will be receiving expert training from the Tri Skills staff prior to the competition round.
Permission notes have already been signed.
Children are to wear their school uniform, appropriate shoes to run and jump in, school hat and bring their
bag with lunch and water. (Glenmore Deli lunches will be delivered to Trumper Oval).
Competition round will begin at about 1pm, parents are more than welcome to join in as spectators.
WOW Awards
Mia H (KB) – for excellent work in writing sentences and using the ‘sh’ blend.
Eleanor L (KC) – for excellent work in writing sentences and using the ‘sh’ blend.
Leo H-B (KR) – for excellent work in writing sentences and using the ‘sh’ blend.
Max S (1S) – for excellent work in telling the time.
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Bronze Awards
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The following students will receive their Bronze Award at our next assembly.
Kindergarten Justice K Frankie W
Year 3 Ethan B Charlie F
Year 6 Louie F
Silver Awards
Special congratulations to the following students who will receive their Silver Award at our next assembly.
Kindergarten Rosie B Angus T
Year 1 Kate D Gracie B Ollie C
Year 2 Abby M
Year 4 Jessame S Liam M
Year 6 Lucia H Oliver W
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Working Bee: Despite the early rain, the working bee went ahead on Sunday. Thank you to all
the busy worker bees (Anton Stanish, Doug Thompson, Fiona Jennings, Jane Williams, John
Rouse, Kevin Curran, Kevin Pinkstone, Lee Kelly, Lloyd & Kathy Richards, Martin Hadley, Riya
Rapp & Tim Price) and their offspring for the massive efforts. Thank you also to Anna Pagel for
coordinating all the productivity.
Morning P&C Meeting: The next P&C meeting will be held at 9.45am on Wednesday 1
August. The morning meeting is aimed at including those parents that are unable to attend
evening meetings. At this stage, the morning meeting is a trial only. Whether further meetings
are held during the day will depend on further feedback and consultation (and ultimately a
majority vote at a P&C Meeting). I encourage those parents that are unable to attend evening
meetings to come along on 1 August. The agenda is included below.
Student Banking: Would you like to help with the School’s student banking program? A parent
volunteer is needed to attend the Commonwealth Bank each week to deposit students’ savings.
Please let me know if you can volunteer.
Class Lists: The P&C maintains class lists that are distributed each term by our helpful class
parents. The lists are used to facilitate contact and ease communication. To ensure these lists
are up to date, please advise your class parents of any changes. If you have not been included
on the lists and would like your details added, please send your email address, mobile and
home address to Peter Stepto at treasurer@glenmorerdpandc.org.au.
Enthusiastic worker bees lend a hand!

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The P&C’s major fundraiser for the year will be a fete, called ‘Carnivale’, held in the School
grounds on Sunday 16 September from 10am-3pm. Please save the date now to ensure that
you can attend, enjoy the day and contribute.
Class Stalls: Each class has been assigned a stall to run. Class parents are looking for
volunteers to help prepare and run their class stall. So please get amongst the Carnivale
atmosphere by registering with your class parents to help out.
Odd Jobs & Equipment: In addition to volunteering at your class stall, we also need helpers
for a number of extra jobs and we also need to borrow equipment. Please let me know if you
can assist with any of the following:
� Do you have talents as a face painter? If not, perhaps you have a relative or friend with
such skills;
� Fancy yourself as a coffee hand? Sonoma baristas will be making the coffee but we need
volunteers to take the orders and collect the money (100% of which will be generously
donated by Sonoma to the School);
� ‘Roll up, roll up buy your tickets here’ - Ticket sellers will be needed on the day;
� Do you have a long trestle table in your garage or attic? If so, can we borrow it?
� What about a small marquee or tent? A bit tricky to fit in a Paddington terrace I know, but
perhaps you might have access via your workplace or other contact?
Plenty more information will be distributed over the coming weeks concerning all things
Carnivale, so please ‘watch this space’ and do what you can to contribute to the event. Thank
you in advance for your support. It is through your effort and community spirit that we can all
continue to make the School the wonderful place that it is.
Kind regards
Harriet Price
President
Glenmore Road Public School Parents & Citizens Association
E:president@glenmmorerdpandc.org.au
M:0439868291
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1. Welcome & apologies
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Agenda for P&C Meeting - 1 August 2012 at 9.45am
2. Registration of new members & P&C membership explained
3. Register of new business
4. Reports
� Principal’s report
� Treasurer’s report
� Cottage report
� Environment Committee
5. Business Arising
� Acceptance of minutes from 6 June 2012
� 2012 Planning & Events
- Father’s Day: 31 August
- Carnivale: 16 September
� Federation of Parents & Citizens’ Associations of New South Wales Annual Conference
report.
6. New Business
� Glenmore Road crossing/pedestrian safety
� Access from Glenmore Road during holidays
� EFTPOS & Credit Card facilities
� Insurance renewal
7. Correspondence
� Letter from NSW Department of Education & Communities dated 18 June 2012
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GLENMORE RD SCHOOL CALENDAR –TERM 3, 2012
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN
16/07
Staff Return
Premier’s Spelling
Bee Words Released
23/07
Track Events @
Trumper
30/07
Spelling Bee Class
Finals (Y3‐6)
06/08
Spelling Bee Stage
Finals (Y3‐6)
13/08
District Athletics
Carnival
20/08
District Field Events
Carnival
27/08
Jolly Bops Science
Show K‐6
17/07
Students Return
24/07
Flash Mob Rehearsal
Cottage Committee
6.30pm
31/07
Flash Mob
07/08
Big Issue Workshops
Stage 3
14/08
ICAS Maths
21/08
18/07 19/07
25/07
Opportunity Class
Placement Test
01/08
ICAS English
P&C Meeting 9.45am
08/08
15/08
28/08 29/08
03/09 04/09
Cottage Committee
6.30pm
School Council Meeting
@ 6pm
22/08
SRC Fundraising Event
05/09
Indigenous Literacy Day
Book Swap
Parent Network 6pm
P&C Meeting 7pm
10/09 11/09 12/09
School Council 6pm
17/09 18/09
Applications for
Vacation Care Close
Daceyille Big Band
Bash (Jnr & Snr Band)
19/09
Term 4 Dates to Remember
8 October School Commences for students
19 December Last day of Term 4
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Education Week
26/07
Half Day Field Events
@ Trumper
02/08
Grandparents Open Day
Education Week Art
Show Launch
Art Show open until
7pm
20/07
Carnivale Meeting
9.30am Staffroom
Sport Starts
27/07
Principal’s Morning
Tea 9.30am
03/08
09/08 10/08
16/08
Carnivale Preparations Week (See Over)
Book Week – Champions Read
23/08
30/08
Premier’s Reading
Challenge Closes
Tomorrow
TRASH & TREASURE
COLLECTION DAY
Book Week Show
Day
06/09
TRASH & TREASURE
COLLECTION DAY
17/08
24/08
31/08
Father’s Day
Breakfast
Sport Finishes
07/09
13/09 14/09
Carnivale Cake Stall
Donations
20/09
Choir Performance
Opera House
21/09
Last Day of Term
Working Bee
10am‐2pm
16/09
Carnivale at
GRPS 10am‐
3pm