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Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:58:51 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

#Ready2020 – a great year starts here

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:13:48 AEDT

Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. Here’s how to make the most of it.

We can’t wait for you to join us for a great year – the first step towards a lifelong love of learning.

Visit the department’s primary school resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year, whether your child is starting Kindergarten or Year 6.

You’ll find:

Getting ready for primary school booklet – everything you need to be #Ready2020
Daisy’s First Day – the story of Daisy the koala’s first adventure at Kindergarten
advice from teachers – they’ve been through this before.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Kindy

Duration – 1:00

Staying healthy into the new school year

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:28:53 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region-specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 16:54:13 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:21:11 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Have your say on before and after school care

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:35:44 AEST

We want to better understand your needs for before and after school care in NSW.

Have your say today on before and after school care.

Fill out the survey by Service NSW to share your specific care needs and to register interest to stay informed of new developments.

Your input will provide insights into where there are gaps in service availability and help us to deliver extra places where they are needed.

You can also contact the team responsible for rolling out the before and after school care commitment at BASCreform@det.nsw.edu.au.

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:22:19 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Get involved at home

Join in at home and read your child a bedtime story. Studies show that reading a bedtime story six days a week can give kids almost a year’s head start when they begin school. Reading has also been shown to develop empathy, promote critical thinking and help children find a sense of self.

Join in from the classroom

Bestselling children’s author and illustrator Matt Stanton will broadcast live to primary school children across the country from the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 17 September. We invite schools to register for the livestream of this free event.

Stanton’s author talk is among more than 140 events happening across the country involving more than 50 authors.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – #ReadingHour authors talk about their favourite place to read

Duration: 0:38

Looking for a good spot to open a book? We asked authors Benjamin Law, Morris Gleitzman, Jacqueline Harvey and Mick Elliott about their favourite place to read.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:41:28 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:05:01 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:36:37 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 12:22:54 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:11:14 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Video – Kids ask the hard questions

Duration – 3:45

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:09:02 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:42:26 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

5 road safety tips for parents and carers

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:18:25 AEDT

Now that students are back to school after a break it’s a good time to chat with your child about safe behaviours when you walk or commute to school.

Here are our top tips to help our students make a safe trip:

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, so why not make Term 1 the start of a new routine to walk with your child to school more often.

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.

Back to school

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 14:57:12 AEDT

The first day of Kindergarten and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you make the most of this time and enjoy the experience, we’ve compiled some useful tips and checklists. We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

Our film #FirstDay2019 captures the excitement – and the nerves – of the rite of passage that is the first day of Kindergarten.

Video – Back to School 2019: First Day at Kindy

Duration – 1:00

2019 school budget allocations

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:23:20 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

2018 P & C Duathlon

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 14:22:13 AEDT

Ladysmith PS Education Week

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:21 AEST

http://bit.ly/2ugGqaT

click on this link to see our movie

SASS Week Recognition

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:22 AEST

Our Non teaching staff are essential to the smooth running of our school.

SASS Week recognition Week is a special time where we can ensure our additional staff really understand we appreciate everything they do while working with the students and teachers.

Mrs Barry is our Senior Administration Manager and she ensures the finances, resources, first aide and staffing needs are all looked after, as well as being our customer service officer. This is not an easy task but Mrs Barry takes it all in her stride ensuring Ladysmith public School functions well.

Mr Archer is our General assistant who keeps the grounds beautiful, does all the maintenance that is required as well as masters up some incredible resources for our students. His commitment to our school is very much appreciated.

Miss Betland is our Learning and Support officer- this role takes her to all the class rooms assisting students where ever the needs arises. Additional reading tutoring is high on her agenda along with keeping the leadership lunches happening.

Mr Polkinghorne is our Chaplain as well as additional support to students. Mr P has a wide range of roles but foremost is the wellbeing of our students. He runs peer support with the leaders and a wellbeing program Bounce Back. HIs talents on the soccer field have brought the small schools together on many occasions. His presence in our school is wonderful and greatly appreciated by staff and students.

Mrs Chapman is not only the cleaner but she also takes on the role as learning Support officer when the need arises. Mrs Chapman is an astragal l part of the school structure and as she is always thinking of others everyone loves her efforts and appreciates what she does for Ladysmith Public School.

Please acknowledge these staff members, not only this week, but whenever you see them.

Thank you everyone.

WEEK 6 Round Up Term 3 2017

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:24 AEST

The staff at Ladysmith Public School are very excited about the NAPLAN results as the students showed good growth from years 3 to 5 , and 5 to 7. As we are striving to meet the premier's priorities which include moving students into the top two bands we are always analysing assessment results to improve our practice.

This data and other data gathered over the next few weeks will drive the 2018 3 year school plan.

Staff and students have been reflecting on the past three years of teaching and learning and we have been asking parents for their feedback too.

This week we have available another avenue for staff, students and community members to provide reflection and a vision for the coming years. Where would you like to see your child head, what are your priorities around education and how can we provide them. Senior students will approach community members who visit our school asking them to complete the survey and parents have been sent the link. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey so we data which will drive the schools' directions.

here is the link as well.... https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/ladysmithpublic

Week 4 term 3 2017

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:24 AEST

Back after Education Week- we are starting our evaluation of the last three year school plan as well as beginning to determine the direction of our school for the 2018-2020 years.

We started by asking parents why they send their children to our school.

Many reasons are given for sending students to our school .

Here are some that reoccurred frequently in the answers.

Parents had experienced small schools and they felt it would provide the best opportunities for their children.

Individual students' needs are met

The talk around town was that Ladysmith would provide many opportunities for the students.

Convenient as the school is close.

Information nights provide a feeling of positivity and individuality.

This will form the basis of our school vision along with other feedback we get from community members, staff and students.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far.

EDUCATION WEEK Week 3 term 3 2017

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:19 AEST

Education Week - I learn We learn Monday 31st July - 4th August 2017

Students will be showing some of their learning in the Market Place on Wednesday 2nd August at 10.15am - please come along and watch.

Other students will be playing Chess in the combined Chess competition on Thursday 3rd August 2017.

Friday 4th August will be our Tour of Learning....everyone is welcome to join us for a learning experience leaving school at 9.30am, we will visit a dairy, an alpaca farm, a sheep farm, a beef farm and a mixed farm. BBQ lunch supplied at Mr Archer's and afternoon snacks at Bowen's.

What a way to learn and share your knowledge with our students to prepare them for the future.

Open the attached invitation and ring the office to gain more details

Please come along (docx 233 KB)

ROBOTS -Learning for the future

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:21 AEST

How you can combine Reading, maths and logical thinking- coding robots!

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Students and staff found themselves surrounded by robots.

What a way for us to learn how to meet challenges and work our way out of the Learning Pit.

Students can be heard here telling us all about the experience.

Community Consultation Art Work

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:27 AEST

Community Art work (pdf 3510 KB)

Dear Community members,

Adele packer is designing the art work for the Ladysmith recreation Toilet block and would like some community feedback.

Please see attached file and any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Please email Adele at hello@adelepacker.com

Regards Ms Sturman

Weekly Round Up Week 2 term 2 2017

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:26 AEST

Ladysmith Public School is collaborating with Smiles Onsite to promote healthier, happier smiles at our school! This incredible service is being offered for FREE under the federal government's Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), and comes along with the chance to grab some amazing prizes.

All students will be given a consent form to take home so that they can participate, and also so that they can go in the draw to win prizes!!

How does it work?

The Child Dental Benefit Schedule grants all eligible parents with $1000 Medicare benefit which can be used towards dental expenses per child, over a two year period. Eligible parents should receive a confirmation letter; however if you are still unsure, Smiles Onsite can check for you on completion of their consent form.

Can I make use of this service if I'm not eligible?

Of course! Smiles Onsite can do almost everything that your local dentist can do on board their unique mobile Clinics. If you would like them to see your child for a scale and clean, fillings, fissure seals etc., these services can be offered with NO GAP payable.

This service is a great opportunity to get kids into the habit of good oral hygiene, and we hope you're as excited about it as we are!

You can fill out the dental consent form for your son or daughter by selecting this link - https://form.jotform.co/70917539977879

If you have any further questions about this program or your eligibility, please contact Smiles Onsite directly on 1800 276 453.

Weekly Round Up Week 1 term 2 2017

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:25 AEST

Welcome back for the new term, Easter is just around the corner so we wish you all a safe and happy holiday period. Time with family is invaluable.

Once Easter is over the new term will be upon us.

Monday 24th April staff will return for their Staff Development Day which for the Small Schools Network will be at Ladysmith public School. The P & c are catering and all volunteers will be greatly appreciated. Staff will be sharing and developing a deeper understanding of writing in the middle years, how we assess work samples and developing more strategies to get students writing. Staff will also be delving into STEM, which we will be implementing this term.

Tuesday 25th ANZAC Day- our leaders will lay a wreath in Wagga Wagga.

Wednesday 25th April everyone is back at school. We will start the day with our own ANZAC Day ceremony, everyone is welcome.

Then it is back to learning as per normal. The staff are looking forward to another productive and exciting term. We hope you are too.

This term we will be focusing on the Wellbeing of our students.

if you would like to know more please browse these links

If you are interested in finding out more please go to the school website and look for the links to

The Wellbeing Framework for Schools:

https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/about/16531_Wellbeing-

as well as these two other documents which we will be looking at more closely as they all inter connect.

Behaviour Code

https://education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/associated-documents/behaviourcode.pdf

Suspension and expulsion policy

https://education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/associated-documents/leaflet_1.pdf

These will be discussed further at P & C meetings as well as in the weekly newsletters.

Weekly Round Up Week 9 Term 1 2017

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:27 AEST

On Friday the leaders started their project of raising funds to provide ipads to students who will benefit from this form of technology. Ice – creams were a hit, even though they were a little soft. Thank you to everyone who supported this venture as the fund raising has been kick started with $70.00. The students will provide ice creams again on the last day of term at the Small Schools' Cross Country so if you enjoyed this treat please bring a coin on the day to buy another one.

We had a positive week with students writing their speeches, learning about numbers and delving into ANZAC Day. Everyone were happy and safe.

Next week students will participate in the Tell Them from Me surveys which will provide invaluable feedback to us around learning, teaching and wellbeing within our school. This information will be used for future planning. Please notify the school if you do not want your child to participate.

How2Learn awards this week went to:

Zoe Willis- for independently, quietly learning, learning and learning

Beau Carlisle – Outstanding learning in maths

Loghan O'Brien- focusing and learning

Everyone is training for the Small Schools' cross country which will happen on the last day of term.

We are also practising our public speeches for our school public speaking day on Wednesday 29th March where four students will be chosen to represent our school at the Small Schools' Public Speaking competition on 4th April, in Collingullie.

Coding is taking off in our learning gyms too, and 6 senior students will attend the Agri hack day at CSU on Wednesday 5th April to extend their STEM awareness.

Two more weeks of term 1 2017, let's enjoy, learn lots and stay safe.

Weekly Round Up Week 7 Term 1 2017

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:27 AEST

P & C Meeting March 2017 (docx 30 KB)P & C AGM Minuets 2017 (docx 27 KB)Draft Constitution (docx 26 KB)

Our P & C had a very successful AGM and ordinary meeting on Wednesday evening, which saw some changes to the executive.

Congratulations to Lisa Eady who was elected President for another year, Lisa comes to the position with experience from holding the position before. Vice-President is Fiona Lehmann

Katrina Roberts has moved into the Secretary position with Liz Chapman taking on Vice Secretary .

Fleur Muller will continue in the position as treasurer .

Please see attached minuets from the meetings plus a Draft Constitution which will be discussed at a special meeting next month.

Both at P & C meetings and through a newssheet sent home last week, Ms Sturman has detailed changes to school finance systems coming this year. We are now in the final stages of the changeover that will be fully implemented on May 22nd of this year. To ensure a smooth transition there will be some changes to payment acceptances in the two weeks leading up to the day it all starts. From May 12th, the Department of Education's Finance Directorate will remove POP (Parent online Payment) temporarily from our school website. This means that as they close our bank account and transition us to the new format, families will be UNABLE to use this facility. In addition, we will also be unable to accept any CASH or CHEQUE payments between 17th May and May 22nd. From May 23rd cash and cheque payments will be accepted as before, and as soon as POP is reinstated, we will let you know through the school app and subsequent newsletter. We are also working to ensure no monies are due in and around the transition period, just so families aren't caught out trying to make payments into accounts that will no longer exist. Thank you for your patience and understanding as the changes are introduced. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the office to discuss.

This was set at the P & C meeting on Wednesday with no increase from last year.

The general Parent School Contribution is a voluntary contribution to the school and is set at $47.00 per child for the whole year. We would greatly appreciate if this could be forwarded to the school office during Term 1, if possible, to assist with planning of the budget for the coming year.

Weekly Round Up Week 6 Term 1 2017

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:26 AEST

Change to payment methods (doc 245 KB)

You should see our face lift at school- the painters have been busy, new furniture has been installed, uniforms are organised and we are having fun.

Year 5 leaders are off to their first leadership day on Thursday and the PSSA Swimming carnival is on Friday.

This is assessment week and all students are completing their learning in a special book that will come home for sharing. These books are to come back as they will be like a boomerang, they will come home every 5 weeks.

The attachment above is for you to read - our administration system is changing and there will be a period when payments cannot be made to the school. Please make yourself aware by reading the attachment.

Keep happy, and remember your child always has some learning to practice!

Weekly round up week 3 term 1 2017

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:26 AEST

Information night on Wednesday was well attending with 76% of our families joining in a session outlining many aspects of our school. Then each teacher shared information with parents and everyone joined in a P & C BBQ which was followed by a meeting.

Feedback had been positive around the value of such a gathering.

Your sharing of ideas around instilling community pride in our students was very positive. As a result we will start a community vegetable patch this week with a group of interested students. When this is underway we will be calling on any community members who are happy to come a give some assistance.

The hot weather made us thinking of cool ways of having sport and assemblies.

Captains received their badges on Friday at assembly too.

The week ahead should be cooler, with Bluearth on Wednesday, music and choir on Friday.

Come and see us if you have time.

Weekly round up week 2 term 1 2017

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:26 AEST

Welcome to our new families and their children, it is lovely to see so many young children around the school. Younger siblings ensure we are an active energetic environment.

The Kindergarten students have settled in very well, transition must have been successful , with no tears or separation concerns. They are running off independently, hanging up their bags and playing with their friends.

Emily and Natalie, our new students in Ms Sturman's group, have settled in and are already part of the environment.

Our 31 students will ensure we have a successful, productive year. Week 2 was positive with new students, captains induction and all staff on board.

Information session will be Wednesday 8th February 6pm, followed by community BBQ and P & C meeting. All welcome

Weekly Round Up Week 1 Term 1 2017

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:24 AEST

Welcome back for a new year of learning at Ladysmith Public School. The staff wish you all a very happy new year, one that is productive, safe and happy. We look forward to seeing all the parents and students on day 1, Monday 30th January 2017 for a 9.05am start.

Staff will be at work on Friday 27th January for their Staff Development Day.

We will start the year with 35 students and three teachers, plus two Learning Support Officers and a chaplain. We welcome 8 new students and their families.

Any enquiries relating to the new year either email or ring the school office or principal.

All the best for the last weeks of the holidays.

Regards

Helen Sturman

Principal

Weekly Round Up Week 9 Term 4 2016

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:27 AEST

Everyone arrived back safely after the excursion to Howman's Gap. It was a wonderful experience with so many activities. The students participated in many team building sessions which led to a wonderful end results. Year 6 were able to bond and form a cohesive group for their last event together which was pleasing. Year 2,3 4 & 5 had many challenging yet satisfying experiences such as orienteering, challenging themselves on a giant swing, hiking in the high country, rock climbing and completing the challenge trail.

Those who stayed at school also had many challenges and were treated to a fabulous day on Friday when Tarcutta students and principal came over for the day. They all participated in science and maths activities.

This week Intensive swimming starts so remember your swimmers, towel and goggles on Monday.

Play practice will be in full swing and costumes need to be at school by Friday.

Thank you parents for giving the privilege of spending time with your children.

Weekly Round up Week 8 Term 4 2016

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:27 AEST

Excursion week for students in years 2,3,4,5 and 6- and we are all getting very excited. Tuesday morning we will leave at 8am and head for the hills. We have a fun filled schedule at Howman's Gap where everyone will experience new and different events. We will return around 5pm Friday.

Years Kinder, 1 and three other students will remain at school and our network Schools' principals will be present each day to ensure everyone is safe and happy. It is bonus belonging to a Small Schools Network.

Transition will conclude on Thursday with our 6 new enrolments, Charlee, Evie, Charlotte, Brianna, Jamie and Beau have been with us for 5 Thursday now and have settled in really well. They love playing with the other students, learning to write their name and other sounds plus play number games. We are very excited about them joining us next year.

All the best for the last week before swimming lessons starts. Week 9 will be the start of Intensive swimming and the continuation of drama rehearsals.

School captain elections

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:22 AEST

Final policy (doc 114 KB)

Here is the current policy which we will use this year 2016.

Policy for school captain (doc 248 KB)Draft policy (doc 252 KB)

School Captain elections have been occurring yearly and here is a draft policy around this procedure.

Please read and bring your thoughts to the next P & C meeting.

Weekly Round up Week 4 Term 4 2016

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:26 AEST

Week 4 is progressing well, Miss Cutler is on leave again this week so Ms Sturman is learning with K/1 and having a wonderful time. Subtraction is an amazing concept and we have had fun counting backwards.

The whole school has been busy writing information texts and everyone is making progress.

4/5/6 have Miss Mathewson this week, yes it is disruptive but we are providing the best solution to the situation we are capable of.

Orientation started for our new Kindergarten students on Thursday, 6 bright , enthusiastic children ready to fill their brains and learn so much. The opportunities are endless.

Mr Morris is continuing to provide the fantastic opportunities for his learning gym too.

Melbourne Cup day provided a platform for everyone to dress up, suave , sophisticated and dapper described the latent at the "Fashion on the Field" , photos will soon be available for you.

Here you will find the itinerary for our excursion...

Howmans gap itinerary (docx 17 KB)

Week 4 and permission notes for Howman's Gap excursion plus payments are over due.

Please also send back your swimming notes so we can finalise the arrangements.

Weekly Round Up - Term 3 Week 10

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:27 AEST

What a fabulous Term 3 we have had. So many sporting and academic achievements and success stories. Well done to all the students for your efforts this term. I hope you have a safe and enjoyable 2 week break. There is no Staff Development Day in Term 4 therefore students will return to school on Monday 10th October.

Term 4 has a lot to look forward to and will be keeping us very busy. Howman's Gap excursion, Science projects, end of year performance preparations and Swim Scheme just to name a few.

Community Consultation

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:18 AEST

During term 3 2016 our community was surveyed around the use of additional funds to be used to employ an additional teacher to provide smaller learning groups for all our students.

The school captains surveyed many community members who came into our school and the survey went home via the newsletter for anyone else to complete.

The results showed overwhelming support for additional funds to be used to employ an additional teacher so learning groups can remain smaller and individual needs are focused on.

for more details please open this document.

Feedback summary (docx 83 KB)

Bike Week Big Bike Bash

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:17 AEST

Find out about our big Bike bash

Open this file......Big Bike Bash (docx 946 KB)

Sydney Recorder Excursion

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:23 AEST

Our trip to Sydney went off without any hiccups. All of the children were great ambassadors for Ladysmith Public School. They were polite, helpful and always on time.

The students performed fantastically. There is a video on the Departments Art Unit Facebook page of us playing one of the pieces.

Eisteddfod News

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:20 AEST

Well done to our Eisteddfod performers. The Choir proved that perseverance and dedication pays off. Students felt the elation of success at the eisteddfod on Friday. The growth in the life-long learning strategies of responsibility, building confidence to overcome unfamiliar situations as well as learning to cope in new circumstances was apparent and noticeable.

Thank you to Julie for her perseverance and guidance with the students. Dedicated learning and teaching was evident in the children's performances. Thank you to the parents for supporting the school and coming along to watch on the day.

Debating finalised for 2016

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:19 AEST

After a successful year of debating students can have a rest. We started the year with a debating workshop where 8 students learnt the basics of debating. All students gave it their best efforts and learnt so much about seeing topics from different perspectives and were able to give different points of view on a given topic.

We had two teams who became known as Ladysmith Yellow and Ladysmith Green.

After five rounds these two teams needed to debate off for a zone final. Then Ladysmith green debated Euraongilly Public School in a close encounter which eventually eliminated them from the Premiers Deabting Challenge.

A wonderful year of growth, learning and development for these students.

End of Year Staff Development Days

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:20 AEST

Staff have been attending Staff Development Day variation days this year so the last two days of Term 4, Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th will not be Staff Development Days.

Students will finish school on Friday 16th December and the school will also close on this day. There will not be any staff on site after Friday 16th December. Students will not come to school on Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th December,

EDUCATION WEEK

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:20 AEST

Next week starting with 1st August 2016 Public Education will be on display. Education Week is a time for you to come and witness what occurs in your local public school. At Ladysmith Public School we invite you to our school on Friday 5th August at 10.00am until 3.00pm to join us in many activities and displays.

Students will perform in our choir, recitals and dance sessions for the audience. There will be a debate for parents to participate in plus a spelling bee and soccer and netball games. BBQ lunch and Devonshire tea will be available.

Everyone welcome to come and witness what happens in a rural, local, small school.

Our students will also participate in the activities at the Market Place in Wagga on Monday 1st August.

Please join us on both days.

Community Consultation feedback

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:18 AEST

Thank you to all the staff and parents who gave up their time to contribute to our discussion around the discipline policy used in our school.

Many wonderful ideas were brought forward as well as many questions answered.

The attachments are a summary of community members' feedback around different aspects of the policy and how it is implemented in our school. Positive feedback (docx 24 KB)How do you see bullying? (docx 24 KB)Our reward system (docx 22 KB)Consequences for actions (docx 23 KB)feedback (docx 24 KB)

Thank you for taking the time to read these summaries.

if you have any further questions or comments please contact Ms Sturman 69221524 or come to the next P & C meeting for further discussion.

Discipline Policy

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:19 AEST

If you are interested in our Discipline Policy please have a read. Also attached in our reward system policy which may be of interest. Both will be discussed at P & C meeting and can be updated where necessary.

Welfare Policy (doc 128 KB)Discipline Policy (doc 258 KB)Rewards Policy (pdf 168 KB)

Please call Ms Sturman if you have any comments around these policies.

Winter Uniform policy draft

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:27 AEST

Policy (doc 223 KB)Draft policy (doc 252 KB)

Due to our change in policy around the winter pinafores for students here is the draft updated policy.

Please read and bring your ideas to the next P & C meeting.

Helicopter parenting

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:20 AEST

Hovering over children

Have a read of this and see what you think.

P&C AGM

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:21 AEST

Want to be involved with your child's learning?

Wednesday 9th March 6.30pm will be the AGM and without a committee the benefit of funding raising for learning assistance the P&C cannot function.

All activities, involvement, advise and feedback provided by he P&C makes a big difference to all our students.

Being involved benefits all students.

If you woudl like to be involved come along to the meeting on Wednesday 9th March at 6.30pm

Holidays persuasive texts

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:20 AEST

Holidays (pptx 944 KB)Holidays (pptx 944 KB)

Make your mark in Ladysmith Public School's History

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:21 AEST

Would you like to buy an engraved paver for your mark in Ladysmith Public School's History?

We are extending our path featuring engraved pavers with names of past and present students, families and community members and we would like you to be part of it.

All funds raised, which will benefit all students across the school in 2015, will be used for the Blue-earth well-being program which we hope to implement next year.

Please return order form and payment to school by Friday 12th December, 2014.

Please see attached order forms for further details.

Thank you for your support.

Paver Order Forms (pdf 1708 KB)

national data collection (NCCD)

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:21 AEST

Our school is participating in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD)

For 2014, participation in the NCCD will be on an opt-out basis. That is, parents will need to indicate if they do not want their child to be counted. A form for this purpose is attached to the template letter.

Parents should be provided with sufficient information in order for them to decide if they want their child included in the NCCD. As part of this process, parents should be reassured that the data collected will be protected by state and federal privacy laws.

Attached is a fact sheet for parents and an information letter.fact sheet for parents (pdf 43 KB)

Transition to school Kindergarten

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:24 AEST

if you have a child starting school you may be interested in this website.

KidsMatter has produced a "Starting School" set of resources as part of their contribution to Children's Week. Their "Starting School" campaign commences on this Saturday, 19 October.

You can access the "Starting School" resources at www.kidsmatter.edu.au/startingschool

PP5 Relay- 4th in the State

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:21 AEST

Ben, James, Eddie and Riley travelled to Sydney for the PSSA State Athletics Carnival. They were ready and firing.

They came 1st in their heat, 2nd in the semi finals and 4th in the finals.

They produced a Personal best time in the semi finals.

Congratulations boys a day to remember.

Thank you to the families who travelled with their children and ensured they were primed up before each race.

NSW State Champions - Small Schools Soccer

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:21 AEST

Congratulations to our Soccer Team who are now the NSW Small Schools Soccer State champions! What an amazing journey it has been to get to the final which was played today in Sydney. In the final, Ladysmith defeated Rosebank 4-3. Well done to you all, Special thanks to Brendan for coaching and Philip Wilson for driving the bus to Sydney. Thank you to all the parents who also made the journey to Sydney and cheered the team on. It will be a very jubilant and excited team that arrives home tonight!

Big Bike Bash

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:17 AEST

We entered the online Bike Week Quizz....and as the opponents did not come we versed each other....we answered all the questions correctly...here are the certificates Bike Week online Quizz (docx 32 KB)Bike Week online Quizz (docx 32 KB)Participation certificate (docx 102 KB)Bike Week kicks off in Ladysmith on Sunday 15th September. Ladysmith Public School P&C and the school community will run a variety of rides to cater for all age groups.

The Big Bike Bash rides will start from the Ladysmith Recreation Ground. There is a ride suitable for every age and riding ability with rides for 2, 5, 15 and 20 kilometres around the district. All the rides start at 10am. Come and join a fun day of bike riding for the whole family.

Experienced riders from Bicycle Wagga Wagga will lead the rides with outriders and back riders to ensure everyone is safe.

Have your bicycle checked and learn the basics of bicycle maintenance prior to your ride. All bikes will be checked to ensure they arer safe and road worthy.

BBQ lunch will be supplied by Ladysmith P&C.

Everyone welcome, all riding abilities are catered for, come out for a fun social day or riding. Entry forms are attached.Big Bike Bash Entry form (pdf 57 KB)

School fete and Duathlon 2nd June 2013

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:22 AEST

Sunday 2nd June 2013 the students at Ladysmith Public School will be holding a fete which includes a Duathlon.

All proceeds will be kept within our community 20% to Ronald McDonald House Wagga Wagga to benefit the children and their families in need- the remaining 80% will go towards the students excursion later in the year.

Duathlon entry form (docx 20 KB)

Everyone is welcome....come and have some fun!

Duathlon distances are for everyone, the idea is to join in and see what you can do.

Three courses, all age groups in together, young and old.

1. 500m run 2km ride 1km run start time 11.30am $5.00

2. 1.5 run 5km ride 2km run start time 12.00noon $7.00

3. 3km run 10km ride 3 km run start time 12.45pm $10.00

FETE

Our fete (pub 130 KB)

Jumping castle, pony rides, cow pad bingo, drinks, food, haunted house, mice races, pie eating competetion, face painting, putt putt golf and much more.

Swimmers qualify for Riverina Swimming Carnival

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:23 AEST

After brilliant performances at the Wagga Wagga PSSA Swimming Carnival earlier this week, Charlli Whiting (50m 8yrs freestyle) and our PP5 Relay team consisting of James, Ben, Riley Whiting and Jake Eady, have qualified for the Riverina Swimming Carnival which will be held in Albury on Friday 8th March. Congratulations, and we wish you all the best for your events.

2012 School Captainancy

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:15 AEST

Please read the attached document which outlines the procedures for School Captain nominations. A nomination form is also attached.

School Captain Nomination (pdf 70 KB)

School Captain Procedures (pdf 77 KB)

Campaign Speech Lachlan (pdf 40 KB)

Campaign Speech Eddie (pdf 57 KB)

Campaign Speech James (pdf 33 KB)

Ladysmith Rose & Market Day

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:21 AEST

Students participated across the categories at the 2012 Ladysmith community Rose & Market Day with outstanding results. See attached for details.

Rose & Market Day 2012 results
Our student participated and came away with results they can all be proud of:
Category	Prize	Who?
Preschool art	1^st	Robbie McDougall
	2^ndand Highly commended	Shyanne Fuller
Preschool craft	1^st	Patrick Murphy
	2^nd	Robbie McDougall
Kindergarten art	1^st	Taya O'Brien
	2^nd	Joshua Klump
	Highly commended	Lana O'Donovan
Kindergarten craft	1^st	Eleanor Crawford
	2^nd	Lana O'Donovan
	Highly commended	Eleanor Crawford
Years 1 & 2 art	1^st	Thomas Clarke
	2^nd	Ruth O'Donovan
	Highly commended	Ruth O'Donovan
Years 1 & 2 craft	1^st	Charlie Murphy
	2^nd	Natalie Sim
	Highly commended	Charlie Murphy
Children's floral saucer
0-6 years	Highly commended	Ashton Grimshaw & Patrick Murphy
6-12 years	1^st	Riley Cowley
	Highly commended	Eddie McDougall
Years 3 & 4 art	1^st	Blake Klump
	2^nd	Cameron McDougall
	Highly commended	Georgia Clarke
Years 3 & 4 craft	1^st& 2^nd	Joannah McDougall
Years 5 & 6 art	1^st	Jasmine Baker
	2^nd	Eddie McDougall
	Highly commended	Meaghan Eldridge
Years 5 & 6 craft	2^nd	Eddie McDougall
	Highly commended	Eddie McDougall
Funniest Animal
Preschool	1^st	Phoebe Cowley
	2^nd	Hunter
	Highly commended	Patrick Murphy & Eleanor Crawford
Infants	1^st	Charlie Murphy
	2^nd	Isaac Cowley
	Highly commended	Ruth& Lana O'Donovan
Primary	1^st	Riley Cowley
	2^nd	Eddie McDougall
	Highly commended	Joannah McDougall
Results courtesy of E Chapman – E&OE.

Big Bike Bash

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:17 AEST

On Sunday 16th September, the start of Bike Week, Ladysmith Public School will be running a Big Bike Bash to encourage everyone to enjoy riding. There are rides to suit all ages, 1,2,5,and 15 klms. All rides start from Ladysmith recreation grounds. 1klm and 2 klm will head off around the roads from the Recreation grounds at 10am, 5 klms will cross the main road and head for the streets around the village.

At 10.30am the 15 klm ride will start, this is an out and back ride along Tumbarumba Road.

All rides will be escorted with Bicylce Wagga Wagga providing head and back riders.

This is a fun day to encourage everyone to get their bikes out of the shed and have a ride.

Everyone is welcome and all funds raised will be put towards the cost of our Canberra Excursion.

Entry form can be downloaded from calender 16th September.

Canberra Excursion 12th Dec 2012

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:18 AEST

Years 2 to 6 will be travelling to Canberra for a three night / four day excursion on 12th December.

We will be staying at

Bush Capital Lodge - YMCA of Canberra

P- (02) 6162 1915

F- (02) 6162 1984

for more information please open this attached file

Accomodation information (doc 532 KB)

Here is a plan of the lodge we will have exclusive rights to.

Plan of Wattle lodge (pdf 160 KB)

First permission note and information relating to deposit

Permission note 4.9.12 (pdf 40 KB)

PSSA Small Schools Soccer Knockout Competetion

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:21 AEST

Primary students travelled to Bemboka for Round 2 of the PSSA Small Schools Soccer knockout on Wednesday 8th August.

We all had a wonderful trip with coach Brendan, driver Bernard and Manager Sharon.

Bemboka community welcomed us with open arms, some students billeted with two families and the rest slept on the library floor.

The game was fast and furious and everyone played exceptioanlly well. Through the coaching from Brendan every child has improved out of sight and they all played well.

The score was 4-2 in Bemboka's favour.

We experienced some wonderful weather on the way home which become one of the highlights.

The students are keen to play again next year and have asked Brendan to coach them, fortunately he has accepted the offer.

Gonski Review

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:20 AEST

newsletter for parents (docx, 14 KB)

Turn Your Place Green

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:24 AEST

Come to our school on Tuesday 19th June to help us make our environment a greener place.

Turn Your Place Green Poste (doc, 2203 KB)

Brochure (pdf, 1338 KB)Photos (docx, 2222 KB)

Subdistrict Athletics Carnival Program

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:23 AEST

Our Subdistrict Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 22nd March at Jubilee Park. All students K-6 will be participating. Students are asked to arrive by 9.15am for a 9.30am start. It is expected that the carnival will conclude at approximately 2.45pm.Subdist.Athletics Program (pdf, 124 KB)

Ride to School Day 23rd March 2012

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:21 AEST

See the website

Story writing or story telling

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:22 AEST

Story telling (pdf, 1332 KB)story writing (pdf, 780 KB)

Let's get the pen to paper, use our imagination and write a story.Or if you want to leave out the writing part then tell your story.

Open the fliers and find out more.

ANZAC DAY story (pdf, 1040 KB)

Student Learning Support Officer Required

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:23 AEST

STUDENT LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER

Position available at

Ladysmith Public School

2 hours per day, 3 days a week for 5 weeks

Criteria:

* Previous experience with learning support, especially in literacy.

* Ability to connect with individual students.

* Demonstrated ability to motivate students to perform at their best levels and achieve high outcomes.

* Preparedness to take initiatives when implementing reading programs.

Please complete an Expression of Interest which

addresses the criteria. Applications close 2nd March 2012—5.00pm.

Applications addressed to:

Confidential—Principal Only,

Ladysmith Public School,

Tywong Street, Ladysmith, NSW, 2652.

2012 School Uniform Reform

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 21:21:17 AEST

2007 LPS Uniform (pdf, 35 KB)