Term 2 ~ Weeks 7-9
10-28 June 2013
Sausage Sizzle Lunch...
What a great way to celebrate ‘Hump Day’ (Wednesday) for the
end of term…
Thanks to our wonderful P&C committee for organising (Abbas K’s
mum (1L), Muhammed-Ali E’s mum (KM), Matthew N’s mum (KM),
Joseph A’s mum (Preschool) and Ms Quinn (KM teacher).
A special THANK YOU goes to the chefs—Muhammed-Ali E’s mum
(KM), Ibrahim M’s mum (KM), Matthew N’s mum (KM), Amara’s mum
(Preschool) and Tarek M’s mum (2T). Amara was a special helper today. Over $250 was raised!!!
www.arncliffew-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Friendship Express
QUALITY LEARNING THROUGH
BELONGING, BEING AND BECOMING
Lunch was delicious!!!!!!
his first sausage ever!
Mahdi 2T said, “I love it!”, as he ate
Don’t forget it’s
on Friday...
Please bring your CRAZY HAIR and a GOLD COIN DONATION
(more money is welcome)...Proceeds for CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Coming up in June ...
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY
July Dates...
Mon 10
No School
Sydney Aquarium Excursion
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Sausage Sizzle BBQ
BACK TO SCHOOL FOR...
TEACHERS
Thurs 13
17-21
Mon 15
BACK TO SCHOOL FOR...
STUDENTS
Tues 16
Wed 26
CRAZY HAIR DAY!
Fri 28
Last Day of Term 2
Fri 28
Education Week ~ Week 3
29/7-2/8
Are you Logging on to our Website?
www.arncliffew-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
From the P&C...
OR, Google ‘Arncliffe West Infants’ and our
school will come up...click and enter.
Our school website has lots of things to look at
and read, including latest news, newsletters,
photos and the term calendar.
You can even download permission notes.
Next term, I will hold a Website
session for parents in the Library,
after the Assembly in Week 2.
ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND
Our Aquarium Excursion...
What a fabulous day for an excursion! We had the
BEST TIME!!! For more pics, please visit our
website...
www.arncliffew-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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FR IE ND SH IP E X P RE SS
Tidbits...
Future success
If you had a choice of bestowing great intelligence or great persistence on your child at birth, which would you
choose for your child? Your choice could make a profound difference on your child’s success at school, their
future levels of achievement and eventually their income as an adult.
Find out more: http://parentingideas.com.au/Blog/April-2013-%281%29/Intelligence-or-persistence--which-would
-you-choos
Managing depression
One in four kids over 12 have symptoms of depression. What to look for and how to help.
Listen to brain and mind specialist Professor Ian Hickie chat with James O'Loghlin on helping kids beat the
blues.
Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health/managing-depression-in-children
Monday-itis
Sometimes it's hard to know if your child is really coming down with something or just suffering a bout of Monday-itis. For safety's sake, if your child seems unwell you should always keep them home from school and seek
medical advice.
Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health/too-sick-to-go-to-school
Food allergies
Do you know a child with a serious food allergy? Read about how to recognise a reaction - to help keep the kids
we love safe.
Find out more: http://www.foodallergyaware.com.au/awareness/
Don’t forget to log on to our website regularly...you’ll find our newsletters,
photos, news stories and other interesting information
www.arncliffew-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Values—I am Friendly...
At AWIS, as part of our Social Groups each Monday afternoon, one of our 7 values
(which is featured on our giant pencils), are taught in small, mixed K-2 groups.
Our Values: I am...Respectful, Sensible, Friendly, Cooperative, Honest, Responsible &
Fair. As our school’s motto is ‘Grow in Friendship’, we are currently concentrating on our
‘I am Friendly’ value.
Friendship awards go to: Muhammed-Ali E KM, Ali O KM, Hadi H 1L, Soukayna H 1L,
Zaynab H 2T, Tarek M 2T, Michael E 1L, Jack S 1L and Ahmad E KM.
Birthdays—June
June
2/6
3/6
4/6
4/6
6/6
11/6
Mohammed A
Rayanne G
Michael E
Ahmad E
Elaria G
Aimen T
T E RM 2 ~ W E E K S 7 - 9
19/6
20/6
24/6
25/6
28/6
Aadi P
Moussa A
Ali S
Soukayna H
Ali Sl
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Awards
Jellybeans
Barklay B designing creative buildings with the
blocks
Ali F always doing the right thing at Preschool
Maysaa G becoming more confident during interactions with peers
Aimen T painting a lovely picture for Lynne
when she was sick
Abraam G talking confidently with his peers
Antony S beautiful singing
Khadija R being a good role model for her
peers
Mariam E participating in singing confidently in
group time
Aziza S lovely singing
Ali Sayed R always following the Preschool
rules
Husayn R helping his friends at Preschool
Fatima H being creative with her artwork
Book Awards: Ali F
Rainbows
Kadeeja K always doing beautiful paintings
Nour F making lovely cakes in the sandpit
Ray Z drawing a wonderful fire engine
Nour C a great effort with writing her name
Abdul E becoming more confident during group
time
Nour F always being helpful when packing away
Ryan M making a wonderful house with Lego
Ali S great bowling with the ball and skittle set
Khasar K settling into our Preschool very well
Roukaya H very good counting from 1-20
Kadeeja K great creativity with all her craftwork
Mohammad I tidying our bookshelf very well
Book Awards: Maya L, Nour F
1 Lemon (Lemon)
Mohamed M improved reading
Molly M fantastic gymnastic skills!
Rayanne G great computer skills
K Mauve
Jack S improved reading
Navya J great talking and listening skills
Zaynab M great enthusiasm during art
Michael E enthusiastic participation in singing
Youssef S working well in class
Abbas K excellent number work
Ali Sr always participating in class discussions
Zeinab D being a great participant in our excursion
Hadia T beautiful art work
to the city
Sarah Z trying her best during fitness
Radwan S pleasing reading progress
Ibrahim M improved concentration during readTrisha S pleasing reading work
ing groups
Ali A working well independently
Hashimiyah A trying her best during maths
Lilly S great maths work on equal groups
time
Book Awards: Emerald B, Zahraa S, Molly M,
Hassan H working well during reading groups
Hussain T
Ali Sr being a helpful classmate
Hussien E settling in well and trying his best
Matthew N being creative during Art
Ibrahim M trying his best during Art
Book Awards: Mohammed E
2 Teal
Zaynab H Year 2 leadership
Nour M leadership and assembly presentation
Hussein K leadership in the Year 2 classroom
David V mathematics
Fatima E recount writing
Ali D wonderful behaviour on the excursion
Elaria G Year 2 leadership
Saeed T Year 2 leadership
Ali Z excellent participation on the excursion
Zeinab F wonderful activities using the iPad
Ibrahim G wonderful activities using the iPad
Hussein E Year 2 leadership
Ahmad E Year 2 leadership
Book Awards: Zaynab H, Mahmoud J
Arabic
Zeinab E KM singing a nursery rhyme in Arabic
Youssef S KM naming 10 letters in Arabic
Radwan S 1L reading a sentence in Arabic
Ibrahim G 2T completing his work independently
Abbas S KM naming 9 letters in Arabic
Hussein A KM always participating in Arabic lessons
Mohamed M 1L improved handwriting
Ali Z 2T completing an Arabic activity
Hussien E KM recognising a few Arabic letters
Zaynab M KM improved Arabic handwriting
Lilly S 1L recognising a few Arabic letters
Hussein E 2T improved Arabic writing
Mathletics Achievement Awards
For OUTSTANDING achievement in Mathletics
Nour M 2T, Ibrahim G 2T, Hussein K 2T