Orange Public School
A most sincere and friendly welcome to Orange Public School, the oldest school in this increasingly diverse city and one with many fine traditions. We have a highly experienced staff who are committed to providing our students with continued opportunities to achieve their personal best in all fields of endeavour.
Students have the opportunity to participate in choir, band, dance, sporting teams, public speaking and more. An ‘open door’ policy prevails at OPS as we believe a positive home and school partnership enhances the effectiveness and valuing of learning.
OPS occupies two separate campuses with our Infants Campus situated in Anson Street and the Primary Campus in Kite Street. This enables us to run two smaller, more personal campuses and we believe this is beneficial to our students. |
Primary Campus - Kite Street
Infant Campus - Anson Street
Easter Hat Parade
Monday 9 August2.30pm to 3.30pm
Friday 20 August9.00am to 10.00am
Monday 6 September2.30pm to 3.30pm
Friday 17 September9.00am to 10.00am
Monday 11 October2.30pm to 3.30pm
Friday 22 October9.00am to 10.00am
Monday 8 November2.30pm to 3.30pm
Friday 19 November9.00am to 10.00am
Monday 6 December2.30pm to 3.30pm
Friday 20 August9.00am to 10.00am
Monday 6 September2.30pm to 3.30pm
Friday 17 September9.00am to 10.00am
Monday 11 October2.30pm to 3.30pm
Friday 22 October9.00am to 10.00am
Monday 8 November2.30pm to 3.30pm
Friday 19 November9.00am to 10.00am
Monday 6 December2.30pm to 3.30pm
Orange High School would like to invite families who are still considering the next step in their primary children’s education to a ‘come and see’ evening. Tuesday 3rd August, 2010 6.00pm – 7.30pm Orange High School Performing Arts Centre Finger food provided If you have already enrolled a student in Year 7 at Orange High School for 2011 you need not attend as you will be invited to attend a more detailed information night later in the year. The Verse Speaking Section of the Eisteddfod will be held on Thursday 12 August at Orange Function Centre. Entrants: KC & KF 1H & 1B 2T & 2C The Percussion Section will be held on Thursday 19 August. Entrants: KW & 2O The School Choir Section will be held on Monday 23 August. Entrants: Infants Choir Stage 2 Choir (Years 3 & 4) Stage 3 Choir (Years 5 & 6) The Dance Section will be held on Friday 3 September. Entrants: 2L Primary Dance Group Attention: Children will need to be dressed in full winter uniform (except dance groups) to perform. If you need assistance with this please see your child’s teacher well before the date of the performance. Thanking you for your co-operation. Mary Fisk
Education Week Book Fair To be held in conjunction with open days on each site, Wednesday 4th August 12.30-1.30 Primary Library, Thursday 5th August 12.30- 1.30 Infants Library. You have the opportunity to purchase a book and donate it to the Library for your child. Each book has a personal nameplate attached with your child’s name, class and the year the book was donated. The child that donates the book is then the first student to borrow that book from the Library. Boomers Books have done a fantastic job each year in providing quality books to add to our Library. An extra bonus is that Ms Smith is able to purchase books for the Library to the value of 15% of all sales. LOST: Boys Converse prescription glasses. Blue and green in colour. Lost in playground or on Bus 11. Anyone with information please contact the primary office. Recorder Term 3 Infants recorder tuition for Semester 2 will begin on Monday 9 August 2010 as I will be on leave until that date. More information will be provided closer to the date. With thanks, Mrs. O'Hara Pat & Kelly O'Donnell
Premier’s Reading Challenge There are only 6 weeks left of the challenge. Many students particularly in the Primary have completed the challenge. There is still plenty of time so let’s keep reading! Any students having problems logging on need to see me as I am able to assist with their recording. Education Week Book Fair To be held in conjunction with open days on each site. You have the opportunity to purchase a book and donate it to the Library for your child. Each book has a personal nameplate attached with your child’s name, class and the year the book was donated. The child that donates the book is then the first student to borrow that book from the Library. Boomers Books have done a fantastic job each year in providing quality books to add to our Library. An extra bonus is the 15% of all sales taken I am able to purchase in books for the Library.
Choose at least one item from each of the 5 food groups: Breads and cereals provide carbohydrates to help fuel their bodies so they can learn and play, dietary fibre for a healthy digestive system, as well as protein and a range of vitamins and minerals. Try to choose wholegrain varieties wherever possible. Some examples include bread, wraps, fruit bread, crackers, noodles and rice. For snack ideas why not try homemade muffins and slices with added fruit. Vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and carbohydrates.Some examples of how to include vegetables in your child's lunchbox include salad sandwiches, vegetable sticks or mixed salad. Fruit is a good source of vitamins and phytochemical's, as well as dietary fibre. Some examples include fresh fruit, tinned fruit in natural juice or dried fruit. Try to avoid fruit bars and straps as they are high in sugar, lower in fibre and stick to your child's teeth causing tooth decay. Dairy foods provide protein and calcium which helps to build strong bones. Try to choose reduced fat varieties wherever possible. Some examples include milk, cheese, yoghurt and custard. Meat and alternatives provide protein which is the building block for growth and development as well as vitamin B12, iron and niacin. Some examples include lean meat, chicken, fish, eggs and legumes (eg baked beans). Water is the healthiest and cheapest way to keep hydrated throughout the day and should be the drink of choice for every lunchbox. Extras or Sometimes foods Extras or Sometimes foods are better left for the weekend or special occasions. These foods include: Soft drinks Sport drinks Cordials Lollies Chocolate Crisps and chips Muesli bars Cakes and doughnuts Fatty meats such as devon, salami and chicken loaf Why is it so important that children drink water? Water is good for us - our bodies are made up of 50-60% water. Water lost each day through breathing, sweating and going to the toilet needs to be replaced, especially in hot weather. Adequate fluid intake is essential to good health. Not drinking enough fluid causes dehydration. Any level of dehydration can cause physical symptoms such as poor concentration in class, headaches and irritability. Children rarely drink enough during break times at school and often forget to drink unless reminded. Crunch&Sip provides an opportunity to drink water and helps to prevent dehydration. How much water does my child need? The recommended daily amounts of fluid for children and adolescents are: 5 glasses (1 litre) for 5 - 8 year olds 7 glasses (1.5 litres) for 9 - 13 year olds 8-10 glasses (2 litres) for 14+ years * a glass is 250 ml Why shouldn’t students eat snacks like muesli bars or fruit leathers during Crunch&Sip? Foods such as fruit-topped muesli bars and fruit leathers are often high in sugar and energy, and low in other nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Fruit and vegetables are lower in energy and high in nutrients, making them the ideal snack option. Fruit leathers, roll-ups and sticky muesli bars also have the tendency to cling to teeth, which increases the risk of tooth decay. Fruit and vegetables are the only foods allowed to be eaten during the Crunch & Sip break. Can we replace fresh fruit and vegetables or water with juice for Crunch & Sip break? No. The idea is to eat fresh fruit or vegetables and drink water. Water is the only drink allowed in the classroom. Fresh fruit and vegetables have more fibre, vitamins and minerals than fruit juice. Since there is no fibre in fruit juice it does not fill you up as much as fruit and vegetables do. Did you know that you would need to process over three apples to get just one 250mL glass of apple juice? Fruit juice contains high concentrations of fruit sugar and often added sugar. Drinking fruit juice regularly can cause tooth decay and reduce a child's appetite. Your child might think twice about looking at inappropriate websites and won't be able to chat to their friends all night while you think they are doing their homework. More tips at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/click Internet safety tip - Get a filter! Internet filters can help block inappropriate sites for children. You can download a free filter at www.netalert.gov.au. These aren't completely reliable and it's best if you talk about what websites are appropriate with your child so they understand and make the right choice on their own.
A reminder to parents that children are not to be at school before 8.40am, as NO supervision of the playground or courtyard areas is provided until that time.
You can download the Schoolbag Order Form from the link below.
Parents of children who require prescribed medication to be administered at school must complete a written request. When a medical practitioner has prescribed medication that must be administered during the school day, parents are responsible for: bringing this need to the attention of the school ensuring that the information is updated if it changes supplying the medication and any 'consumables' necessary for its administration in a timely way collaborating with the school in working out arrangements for the supply administration of the prescribed medication. prescribed medication is usually sent on a daily basis and in a pharmacy labelled, child container detailing the student’s name and the prescribed dosage. The canteen committee is continuing to work towards a healthier canteen. Don’t forget we would love some more committee members with fresh ideas. Our next meeting will be held on 25th February at 7pm at the Primary site. Please come along. Please note some changes to the current summer menu. There will no longer be Fuze, Mineral Water or Play water available once current stock has run out. As noted on the back of the canteen menu, if your child has allergies please write this on their bag. We are now asking that it be written in RED pen so it is very obvious. As the canteen can be very busy we are unable to make special request for fillings on wraps, sandwiches, salads etc. If requested we will withhold an ingredient but not replace with other things. For eg The Summer Surprise Wrap could be ordered with a request for no tomato. However you can not ask to add beetroot. We continue to need more volunteers at both the Primary and Infant canteen sites. Even if you are unable to stay for the whole morning but could drop in over recess or lunch for 1⁄2 hr this is most helpful. Particularly at busy times like making milkshakes or getting out the lunches. Please contact Wendy Juchau, Canteen Supervisor on 6361 7553 (Infants), or 6362 1992 (Primary) if you are available. |