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Toongabbie West Public School
Term 2, Week 6 2024
Term 2 Calendar
2024
Monday 10 June - King's Birthday public holiday
Tuesday 18 June - P&C meeting 7pm in the library
Wednesday 19 June - 3-6 Athletics Carnival at Pendle Hill High School
Wednesday 26 June - Whole school excursion, Mary Poppins Jnr. More information to come
Friday 5 July - NAIDOC celebrations
Friday 5 July - Last day of Term 2
Principal Report
As we move into Winter, viral illnesses such as the flu and COVID-19 will be on the rise.
We know that being together in the classroom is the best thing for our students’ learning, growth and wellbeing. This term we will continue to implement several measures to allow us to prioritise both the wellbeing of our students and a consistent and productive learning environment.
If your child is unwell, you must keep them at home. If they are displaying COVID-19 symptoms, they should follow the advice from the NSW Government on managing COVID-19 safely at home.
Your child should only return to school when they are symptom free.
I appreciate your support for the safety and wellbeing of all our school community members.
Families taking leave for travel
Any travel during the school term requires approval from the school Principal before any of your travel plans are confirmed.
If travel during the school term is necessary, you will need to make an appointment with me to discuss your reasons for travel. If approved, you will need to complete an ‘Application for Extended Leave – Travel’ prior to your travel dates. The completed form must be returned to the school along with relevant travel documentation such as an e-ticket or itinerary.
Families are encouraged to travel during the school holidays.
School Crossing
Last week, I witnessed a 'near miss' of two students running across the road and narrowly being missed by an oncoming car driving down the crest at Ballandella Road. I urge all families to model safe behaviour as drivers and/or pedestrians. We must not take road safety for granted.
Thank you to all the students and families who regularly use the school crossing to cross Ballandella Road.
Here are some road safety tips to help our students make a safe trip to and from school:
1. Be alert and aware
Take note of the dangers you come across on your walk and bring them to your child’s attention. Point out dangers, such as vehicles coming out of driveways. Talk to your child about being alert in a road environment.
2. Hold hands
When on the footpath, at a crossing or in a car park always hold your child's hand. It is advised to do this up to the age of at least 8 years old and closely supervise until at least the age of 10.
3. Choose a safe crossing
Lead by example and choose a safe place to cross the road. Explain why it is the safest place to cross.
4. Set a good example
Your child watches everything you do, so if you cross at the crossing they will too. It is also important to share these messages with other carers who may walk with your child to school.
5. Stop, Look, Listen, Think every time you cross the road
Discuss this important road safety message. STOP! one step back from the kerb. LOOK! continuously both ways. LISTEN! for the sounds of approaching traffic. THINK! whether it is safe to cross.
Practise makes perfect
The more supervised practice your child can get the better.
Older children may be ready to make the journey to school independently. Before they take this step, observe if they are road safe and reinforce the road safety messages.
For more information, check out the department’s pedestrian safety advice for students, parents and carers.
Kindergarten Enrolment 2025
We are now taking online enrolments for our Kindergarten students commencing in 2025. To enrol, please visit our school website https://toongabwst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/enrolment.html
WONDERFUL WORK BY THE STUDENTS
It is my absolute pleasure to see students achieving their learning goals. I love having them visit me in my office.
Wendy Kayello
Principal
National Simultaneous Storytime
On the 22nd of May 2024, Toongabbie West student were involved in the National Simultaneous Storytime. This is where schools, preschools and other cooperations across Australia read the same book, at the same time. The initiative is aimed to recognise the Australian community, and come together as a nation to read a story. This year, the book Bowerbird Blues was chosen, it is written and illustrated by Aurora Parker. The book explored the theme of belonging, while also bringing attention to environmental pollution. Congratulations to the students and staff of Toongabbie West for participating in this National Storytime. We have been recognised as part of the 21,000 locations who participated. Thank you to Mrs Woodley and Miss Murphy for organising, the students had a lovely time reading a book together.
It was fun. I liked how the whole school read the book at the same time in the same place.
Delilah 4/5S
It was fun to see what blue items each class put down. It was a nice story.
Josie 3/4Z
3/4Z
Wow, what a great year 2024 has been so far in 3/4Z! The students have been working hard in all areas and have enjoyed reading in groups, writing narratives and persuasive texts and learning new thing in Science and HSIE. Everyone in our class is hardworking and responsible and makes sure they always do the right thing in all school settings. Sport sessions on Fridays have been fun with the students doing different activities. Fitness on Wednesdays and Thursdays is always challenging! Our SRC representatives were elected and have been attending SRC meetings. We have painted, danced, played music and have done so much work its mind blowing!!
1/2A
1/2A began Term 2 with a burst of energy and a true passion for learning! Throughout the year, we have read and explored many texts, including Oscar the Hungry Unicorn. Students put on their creativity hats and designed new book covers for the story. They demonstrated tremendous effort and creativity in their covers, showcasing their understanding and exploration of the text. Here are some photos of 1/2A designing their covers:
PBL
In the Week 4 assembly we congratulated these students for receiving a Bronze award. These students are on their way to receiving their first, second or possibly third silver award. Well done to all of these students on their hard work!
Over the last fortnight, (Term 2 Weeks 4 and 5) our PBL focus was to be respectful by treating others the way we want to be treated, This fortnight’s PBL focus is to be respectful by speaking politely at all times.
Additionally, at the Week 5 Monday morning assembly, we congratulated these students in our school who have consistently demonstrated the PBL expectations. A huge congratulations to the students below!