Spencer street exit
It has come to our attention that the Spenser Street exit is becoming busier and busier. With that has come added dangers. Staff have seen cars parked across the exit gate, parked over the concrete footpath forcing students on to the road, cars double parked and students crossing the road without adults and carers. Please park safely and legally on the streets around our school. Park legally so you do not incur parking fines and demerit points but above all, park responsibly and safely so that our children remain safe.
Contact details
This past week I have asked parents to complete and update their contact details. We have seen how essential this information is, with our school colleagues at South Grafton PS having to contact trace due to Covid exposure. It is very important that we have the most up-to-date contact information for every family. It is essential that each family provides us with their current phone number and email address to ensure that we can contact you quickly in any emergency. A form was sent home last week to each family – I ask that you please complete it and send it back ASAP. Even if you think we have the correct details, please complete it, and send it back. Those that have already returned their details went into a prize draw. The school congratulates Sophie on winning a punching bag donated by the Wellspring Opshop.
Selective Highschool applications for Year 7 2023
Applications for placement in Year 7 in selective high school in 2023 opened on 19 October 2021 and will close on 17 November 2021. All applications are completed online and must be submitted by the due date. The closest selective High School in our area is Grafton, but if you are interested in further information and where these classes are located, please contact the school on 6646 6149.
2022 Enrolments
Iluka Public School is currently taking enrolments for all years in 2022. If you are aware of anyone who is considering our school as an educational option for their children please ask them to contact the school and arrange for an enrolment interview. The best publicity our school can have is families already enrolled speaking positively about our school to their friends and family. We need to work together as a school community and support each other to continue to grow our school and ensure all students in our local area can experience the great opportunities provided by our school. As the school is already in the early stages of planning for 2022 it would be appreciated if you could let the office know if your circumstances have changed and you will not be returning to our school next year.
Have a wonderful week everyone and remember Interest Promotes Success!!
- Phil
Class K/1 news
It is extremely important that students attend school in the coming weeks, unless sick, as English and Mathematics concepts are being revised and final concepts taught. Students will then be assessed and the data collected from these tests will be used to complete our Semester Two student reports. If your child is away and missing out on revising and learning these final concepts, then their test results will reflect their absences.
Student Information Form - If you have not already done so, could you please return the student information form sent home last week. It is important that we have current phone numbers and emergency contact details should your child become ill or injured at school.
- Lynne
Class 2/3 news
Hello everyone,
We have had some beautiful storm rain. Fortunately dodging some of that damaging hail that has hit areas close to us.
The children are working really well.
Spelling - Each week entails looking at a particular letter combination that makes a certain sound and is part of a word. Groups of similar words with these sounds are studied as well as some frequently used words. Activities to help learn these words are undertaken. Vocabulary is continually evolving and increasing. Dictionary skills have also been a big focus this term. Being able to use a dictionary is a very important skill. Spelling tests are conducted at the end of the week.
Reading - Reading skills are continually being added to. It is important to be able to go back to the text when answering questions. Often you cannot remember the exact details that you have read and it is good to check and make sure you have the correct information.
CAPA - has been wonderful. Cath and I have had a lot of fun teaching the children the long stitch sewing. All children completed their pictures which is a real credit to them. As well as the fine motor skills the project built resilience and patience. Now we have all children started on their French Knitting and they are really enjoying seeing their creations grow in length.
Have a really lovely week. Di
Class 4 news
Hi everyone,
Homework - Homework sheets went home today and are due back next Tuesday. I encourage home reading on a daily basis also.
Parent contact details - If you have not already done so, could you please return the contact details form sent home last week. It is important that we have current phone numbers and emergency contact details should your child become ill or injured at school. Thank you to the families who have returned their form already.
Book Parade - On Thursday 4th of November (Week 5) the students will be given the opportunity to dress up as their favourite book character for the day. A parade will be held in the morning where students show off their costumes to other classes. All students that make an effort to dress up will be eligible to go in the draw for a $15 Book Fair voucher. There will be one person drawn from each class to win a voucher.
Insect repellent - You may wish to apply insect repellent to your child before they arrive at school. With the recent rainfall, mosquitoes are quite prevalent at the moment.
Have a lovely week!
- Kristy
Class 5 news
Hi everyone
What a busy week it has been! The workload has increased and the students are working very hard to complete set tasks.
Big River Film Festival - The class have been working with Mr Jones on a script to enter in the Big River Film Festival. They are honing in on their recording skills this week. Students are asked to bring in their costumes for filming this Thursday.
Book Parade - On Thursday 4th of November the students will be given the opportunity to dress up as their favourite book character for the day. All participating students will go into the draw for an opportunity to win a gift voucher for the upcoming Book Fair.
Volleyball - The students have been playing Volleyball for sport and I am delighted with their progress. Their technique is rapidly improving. The rallies are getting longer and they can dig, set and spike.
Homework - Homework sheets went home yesterday and need to be completed and returned to school on Friday.
Have a great week
- Bek
