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Welcome to Stage 2

Acknowledgement of Country As we gather here today, we acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which our school is situated. We also pay our respects to the Eora Elders of the past, present and future, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander students and families of Randwick Public School and recognise the continuing connection Indigenous people have to the land and water of this region. We must always remember that under the concrete and asphalt, this school is, was and always will be on traditional Aboriginal land. May we continue to learn and grow together as a safe, respectful and united community. Welcome back to school everyone!

Stage 1 Teachers Year 1 1G – Anna Golding 1WA – Claire Whitcombe & Michelle Amestoy 1K – Nicole Kalofonos 1R – Sally Riordan 1B – Brittany Goward 1T – Kirsty Taylor Year 2 2H – Adrian Hammond 2G – Robyn Greenfield 2F – Layla Fukui 2D – Deirdre Grace 2M – Louise Manning (Assistant Principal) 2KC – Leanne King & Mia Chapulski

Specialist Teachers Michael Brown- Music Hayley Kain- Learning Support Laura Richards- Gifted Education Xia Liu- Mandarin Franca Fredericks- Italian Balusi Nunez- EaLD Ash Thompson - RFF Maria Goodstone- Library Annette Cullinan- Library Susan Allen- Principal Rachael Chisholm - Deputy Principal Lauren Sten- Relieving Deputy Principal

What’s Happening this year in Stage 1? * Music lessons with Mr Brown *STEM lessons with Ms Russell in our new Beehive Coding lab. *Swimming lessons (Year 2 only) *Language classes – Mandarin and Italian (Year 2 only) *Weekly Library lessons *And plenty of excursions that the teachers are currently planning!

The many ways to stay connected at Randwick Public School • The Skoolbag App (Apple or Play store) Make sure you select to be notified of appropriate year through ‘Push notifications’ • CareMonkey (website & app) • Seesaw (website & app) • Class Parent email list (email) • Flexi-Schools www.flexischools.com.au (website & app) • Randwick Public School Facebook Page (website & app) • Randwick P&C Facebook Page (website & app) IMPORTANT NOTE: Hotmail accounts unfortunately are not accepted by the school’s distribution software so please provide school office with an alternative email address.

Buildings & Grounds Students are expected to : *Be at school no earlier than 8:30am; *Late arrivals must report to the School Office with an adult for a late arrival slip; *Be picked up by 3pm; *Entry during the day is only via the school admin building on Avoca Street *Students are only permitted to remain in the school grounds after school if they are under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian, or enrolled in ROOSH or other after school organised activities; *Scooters/bikes must be pushed through the playground.

Buildings & Grounds We are on the home stretch with playground landscaping being the last part of the plan. Year 2 classrooms will have their walls in by the end of April but are very much enjoying the new fresh spaces we have to learn in.

Wet Weather Morning Drop Off If it is physically raining in the morning proceed to the undercover areas around the school that is the canteen and under any of the COLA’s. At 8:45am, if rain persists, you will hear themed wet weather music (Raindrops are falling on My Head’) with an announcement from a teacher. Only then are the children are allowed to enter the building and walk directly to their classroom. There will be teachers present to provide supervision for only a 15 minute period before the 9am bell rings. Please remember to remain outside under covered areas until you hear the wet weather music. Afternoon Pick Up If it is physically raining in the afternoon just before 3pm students will meet in the following areas Year 1 – Students are to be collected from their classrooms. Year 2 – Will meet families under the canteen COLA

Attendance Attendance *If your child is sick we ask that you email the class teacher as soon as possible to let us know. We will make the amendment to the roll and notify the office. *If your not sure if your child is ‘too sick for school’ please refer to the school website where there is lots of information on students health (in the parents section)

Volunteering We would love volunteers at Randwick Public School and there are so many ways you could offer your time. *In class support *Assisting at carnivals *Helping on excursions *Supporting other students through SAMP and SARP programs *Working Bees ** If you would like to volunteer at school in any capacity you will need to complete your Working with Children check at the front office and provide 100 points of identification.

Parents & Citizens (P&C) President – Noelle Pheagan The P&C play a pivitol role in all aspects of school life inclusing; building works, programming, fundraising and running a multitude of support systems at school such as the Uniform Shop. All families are welcome to come along to monthly meetings. The first meeting for 2019 is Monday February 18 th , at 7pm. To be held In the staffroom in the new admin building, entry is of Avoca Street.