Class of The Week - 1D

1D has had a productive term in Mathematics, exploring new ideas and developing more efficient strategies for working out answers to number problems.

Using hands-on Mathematics games and concrete materials, the learners have been encouraged to explore number patterns, think strategically, represent their own ideas, and explain how their answers were obtained.

What do 1D learners think about Mathematics?

Mathematics is fun because we get to play number games and use the equipment. Scarlett D

If we keep practising, we become faster at solving tricky number problems.  Alistair W

Maths is fun because we do lots of different activities, and we learn by doing lots of sums.  Tiago A-V

We have been learning lots of different ways to add, subtract and multiply numbers.  Harriet V

In Maths we can learn by playing number games and collaborating with each other. Koa R

Maths is fun because we get to play games and learn more by trying new things. Jackson M

We are learning more because we challenge ourselves when we are adding and subtracting. Alfred S

Maths is fun because we get to do lots of multiplication and division activities. Tilly G

Maths is very good for your brain.  Jakobi A

Book Week 2022

After 2 long years of waiting, we were able to once again celebrate book week in true South Coogee style. It was a wonderful celebration of reading and books.

Amongst the events students enjoyed throughout the week were two author visits. Andrew Traucki, a Randwick local, spoke to our 3-6 students about his love of myths and legends. He shared his techniques for illustrating interesting characters and explained his journey in writing his new series of humorous books-Mashed Myths. Next we had Ursula Dubosarsky, the 2020-21 Australian Children’s Laureate and author of over 61 books, visit our school. She had the students from Kindergarten to Year 6 completely engaged during her presentations. Ursula told students about the real experiences that inspired the stories she’s written and she narrated a dramatisation of her book March of the Ants with the help of our students.

The Scholastic Book Fair was also back on in the library with a huge response from the school community. It was our biggest book fair ever! Thank you to all the families who came along and purchased from the fair. We will be receiving over $2,000 in commission to purchase new books for our school library. Incredible!

Perhaps our most anticipated Book Week event was the book parade. Our Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 students were especially excited to experience their first South Coogee parade. They were not disappointed. It was a fabulous whole school event with all the staff getting into the spirit of Book Week by joining the students in dressing up. The hall was full of colourful and creative costumes. Each class had their moment to parade and our Kindergarten students were joined by their Year 4 buddies for their walk around.

There were mini-interviews and photo opportunities.

There was music, singing and dancing.

But most importantly, there was an overwhelming atmosphere of happiness as we all celebrated being together again as a whole school community.

Mrs Susy Leal

Library Teacher

Indigenous Literacy Day

Indigenous Literacy Day was on Wednesday September 7 2022. It is a celebration of the diversity of First Nations Peoples' Stories, Cultures and Languages.

Some classes watched a National digital event online featuring a lively group of children in remote Milikapiti and Jilkminggan in the Northern Territory, sharing their Stories, Cultures and Languages. 

Music icon, Jessica Mauboy, and author and performer, Gregg Dreise, also featured in the presentation. 

Students joined in saying words in different indigenous languages and learning the actions to some songs. 

State Dance Festival

A huge congratulations to our very talented Senior Dance Ensemble who performed at the State Dance Festival ‘BLOOM’ at the Seymour Centre last Monday night. They all did our school very proud. Our colourful and fun performance of ‘Can't stop the Beat’ was a hit with the audience and we were praised by the organisers on how well our kids managed themselves and confidently gave the performance their all.

A huge thank you to the parents for all the planning and picking up and dropping off - especially Leigh Hayim, Jen Ball and Nikki Goldsmith, who helped transport dancers to and from the rehearsal.

A special mention to our very clever dance teacher Olivia Causer for doing a fantasic job!

State Wind Band

Year 6 students Lexie (5/6F) and Brooklyn (5/6F) recently performed in the junior State Wind Band as a part of The Arts Unit’s Festival of Instrumental Music. Brooklyn and Lexie both played flute and learnt three pieces of music in their own time. They joined other students from across NSW for two days of intensive rehearsals in Lewisham and sound checks at Town Hall and The Sydney Opera House.

The festival opened with the Jacaranda Concert at Sydney Town Hall and closed with the Mimosa Concert at the Sydney Opera House. The concerts featured hundreds of public school students from all over NSW performing works including J S Bach and special commission pieces from talented Australian composers.

Lexie and Brooklyn enjoyed sharing their talent and performing live in prestigious venues for the first time in two years.

Lexie: My favourite part about participating in State Wind Band was making new friends and meeting people from all around the state.

Brooklyn: I liked learning new pieces and playing with a variety of instruments

Defence News

Last week the Defence students sold Legacy Badges before school each morning, and some Stage 3 students went to Coogee Beach to sell badges to the public.

All the students who volunteered were very responsible and respectful, and made me very proud. Thank you to everyone who helped, and a big thank you to everyone who purchased an item. Next year we will make sure that we have more wristbands and teddies!

The money raised from selling Legacy Badges goes towards helping families of veterans who gave their lives or health serving our country. Together South Coogee Public School raised $1897!! This is a huge amount, and we can’t thank you enough for everyone supporting the Defence students in this endeavour. 

Laura Chilton

Defence School Mentor

Sydney Swans Visit

Last Wednesday, Year 3 were excited to have Swans players Tom Hickey and Harry Cunningham, and AFL staff, come to visit.

The Swans players talked about their background, and students were able to ask questions. Year 3 then participated in a skill session with the players and got to show off their kicking and handballing skills.

Cricket NSW visits SCPS

A huge thank you to Cricket NSW who have engaged our Stage 2 and 3 students with some fun skill-building activities over the past 2 weeks.

The students were able to practice simple throw/catch, bowling, batting and fielding in a variety of games and challenges.

Everyone enjoyed the experiences with the knowledgeable coaches and learnt a lot.

Allison Stewart & Alissa Turinui

FREE School Holiday kids gardening classes at Flower Power

At Flower Power, we believe that gardening has significant benefits for everyone, regardless of age. That’s why our FREE Kids’ Gardening Class program will be running these school holidays. These classes are designed to foster a love of gardening early in life, spark curiosity about the natural world, develop creative thinking and encourage kids to get off their devices and into the great outdoors.

During the classes, budding gardeners will enjoy a guided tour of our nursery where they’ll learn all about the importance of bees to our gardens and our lives. They’ll then pot up their very own seedling to take home and care for. All materials are supplied, however children under 5 must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Dates and times

Our Kids’ Gardening Classes are completely free to all children and will be run at 11am every weekday during the school holiday period: Monday 26 - Friday 30 September and Tuesday 4 – Friday 7 October 2022. Classes run for one hour. No classes will run on the Labour Day Public Holiday, Monday 3 October.

Locations

Kids’ Gardening Classes are held at all 10 Flower Power Garden Centres across Sydney. Click here to find your nearest location.

Deputy Principal's Message

What's on

Week 6

• Book Week and Book fair in Library
• Wednesday 24 August - 3-6 Author visit
• Thursday 25 August - Whole School Book Parade - Hall
• Friday 26 August - K-2 Author visit

Week 7

• Monday 29 August - KS Assembly 2pm
• Legacy Week - Defence students selling badges all week in the morning at the school gates
• Thursday 1 September - Musicale Event
• Friday 2 September - 5/6B Assembly 9am

Week 8

• SASS Recognition Week
• Monday 5 September - Group school photos
• Tuesday 6 September - K-6 Afternoon Gallery walk
• Wednesday 7 September - 2023 Kindy information night
• Friday 9 September - K-6 Disco

Week 9

• Stage 2 camp - Mon-Wed
• Friday 16 September - 5/6M Assembly 9am

Week 10

• Stage 3 Camp - Mon-Wed
• Wednesday 21 September - K-2 Athletics Carnival

Zone Athletics Carnival

On Friday 12th August, representatives from South Coogee Public School attended the ESPSSA Zone Athletics Carnival at ES Marks Athletics Field.

Students enjoyed competing against other local schools in the Eastern Suburbs Zone. We had a number of students competing in track and field events throughout the day and we are so proud of their determination and good sportsmanship demonstrated between their competitors.

It was a VERY exciting finish to the day with our relay teams finishing with such outstanding results! Our Junior Girls, Junior Boys and Senior Girls all came first in their heats and our Senior Boys finished a close second!

Our students were beautifully behaved and really represented our school with pride.

Results will be out soon with any students who have made it through to the Regional Athletics Carnival being held on the 14th September.

Rebecca Harris and Mark Tesoriero

Defence Kids Club

So far this term we have done lots of interesting craft in Defence Kids Club. Students have enjoyed making stained glass window mandalas, peg board pictures, paper towel absorption art, and mini booklets for Book Week. Our defence kids love having time to catch up with their defence peers and friends.

Our senior defence students have been working on our Legacy Pen Pals program. This is where the students are writing letters to Legacy Widows. We also made some cards to send to one lovely lady for her birthday. This is a great way for students to connect with our past and learn about the sacrifices people have made for our country.

Next week is Legacy Week, some grade 5/6 students will be selling Legacy badges down at Coogee Beach on Tuesday & Wednesday morning from around 9:45. If your grade 5/6 student would like to help, please give them permission via the Operoo that was sent out. If you are a uniformed member who would like to help the students stand out on the beach, please email, or call me for more information. We will also be selling badges at the school gates all week in the mornings. Please feel free to come by and support us. All year levels are welcome to help selling badges on school grounds.

Principal's Message

Please see below information from the NSW Department of Education that I received this morning to update families on the current guidelines and Covid Safe measures in place in our schools for the remainder of this term

Kind regards

Trish Fisher

Principal, South Coogee PS

Deputy Principal's Message

What's on

Week 5

• Science Week
• Thursday - Year 6 debate - Regional Finals
• Friday 19 August - 5/6H assembly

Week 6

• Book Week and Book fair in Library
• Wednesday 24 August - 3-6 Author visit
• Thursday 25 August - Whole School Book Parade - Hall
• Friday 26 August - K-2 Author visit

Week 7

• Legacy Week - Defence students selling badges all week in the morning at the school gates
• Thursday 1 September - Musicale

Week 8

• Monday 5 September - Group school photos
• Wednesday 7 September - 2023 Kindy information night
• Friday 9 September - K-6 Disco

Class of the Week - KP

KP are so excited for Term 3! It has been a very busy start to the term. 

Kindergarten celebrated 100 Days of Learning!

We each got to make a poster to showcase to our families as well as sing the song “Let’s all have a party”. 

Then we got to relax and have a picnic with our family and friends!

In Literacy we have been learning about bumble bees.

Here are a few facts we have learnt. 

Bees have five eyes! - Oscar

The Queen bee builds a new nest every year- Chloe

Bumble bees are the size of a jellybean! - Samuel.

We had so much fun creating our Bee artwork with our year 4 Buddies! 

Band News

“MATILDA”

On Thursday, July 21, all the South Coogee band students went off on a bus to Brigidine College, Randwick to see their performance of “Matida”. We loved it!! The show was fantastic and the actors and singers so professional. It was hard to believe that they were high school students.

We sat right in front of the orchestra and it was outstanding. They played the entire score of the performance. Hopefully we will be as good as them one day.

The teachers would like to congratulate all the students on their excellent behaviour and beautiful manners. We were so proud of you all and hope you always remember that day.

Mrs. Horne, Mrs. Leal and Shelley.

EDUCATION WEEK 2022

Congratulations to all band members who performed during Education Week. You certainly created a great vibe throughout the school.

Here are some photos and a clip of Wednesday’s performance by the Intermediate and Senior Bands at their “Grasslands Gig”.

“CINDERELLA”

It is now time to finalise our excursion to see “Cinderella” at the Lyric Theatre on November 2. If you have not yet paid and signed the permission note on Operoo, can you please do so as soon as possible or contact Mrs. Horne, if your child is no longer able to attend.

Thank you,

Mrs. Horne

Principal's Message

Welcome back to South Coogee Public School for another exciting term of learning. Welcome also to the new families who have joined our South Coogee Community this term.

Education Week next Monday 1 August to Friday 5 August is themed ‘Creating futures - education changes lives’.

We are sharing the week’s events below so that you can join us. We hope to see you there.

Important: With the increase of COVID and influenza in the community, the following guidelines are needed to maintain the health of our students, staff and other visitors:

• DO NOT attend if you have any flu or COVID-19 symptoms (including fever, cough, sore/scratchy throat, shortness of breath, loss of smell or taste)
• All visitors will be encouraged to wear a mask when inside the classroom and hall
• All visitors are strongly encouraged to test themselves with a rapid antigen test on the morning of the 3rd August before entering the school grounds
• Maintain a distance of 1.5 metres between yourself and other people, where possible.

On Tuesday & Wednesday our school bands are showcasing their skills in the morning before school (8:30-9am). All are welcome to come and listen.

Tuesday: Junior Band in the hall

Wednesday: Senior & Intermediate Band on the Grasslands

Additionally, parents/carers are invited to join us on Wednesday 3 August for the following events:

8:30-9:00am: Senior & Intermediate band performing on Grasslands

9:10-9:35am: Open classrooms. Come and have a look inside your child’s classroom. Check out their books or participate in a class activity.

9:45 - 10:45am: Join us in the hall to celebrate Education Week and acknowledge our new student leaders for the semester. This assembly will also be live streamed. Zoom details will be posted next week.

11:00-11:25am: Bring some morning tea to have a picnic with your child in the Grasslands area.

Term 3: As we return to school, we continue to work closely with the Department following Health Guidelines. Please see below the flyer, outlining the COVID Health Practices we are following, and that was sent to you via Skoolbag and Operoo email.

As always if you have any questions, please email the school on Sthcoogee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Kind regards

Trish Fisher

Principal, South Coogee PS

Deputy Principal's Message

What's on

Week 3

• Tuesday 2 August - 100 days of Kindergarten
• Education Week 1-5 August
• Tuesday 2 August - Junior band performance - Hall
• Wednesday 3 August - Intermediate and Senior band - Grasslands
• Wednesday 3 August - Open classrooms, Education Week assembly and Student Leadership Assembly
• Friday 5 August - 2023 Kindergarten tours

Week 4

• Tuesday 9 August - Peer Suport Leaders Workshop
• Wednesday 10 August - K-2 Cross-Country
• Thursday 11 August - Amazing Me Sessions
• Friday 12 August - ESPSSA Zome Athletics Carnival and 4C Assembly

Week 5

• Science Week
• Friday 19 August - 5/6H assembly

Week 6

• Book Week and Book fair in Library
• Thursday 25 August - Whole School Book Parade - Hall

Week 7

• Thursday 1 September - Musicale

Class of the Week - KS

It’s such an exciting time to be at school with so many wonderful things happening.

Talking, playing, learning, having fun and creating are a big part of each day. KS children have enjoyed meeting new friends, collaborating with others and learning how to work in groups. It’s been an exciting time!

KS went on their first excursion this week. Here is a joint construction of what we did:

On Tuesday all of Kindy went to the Botanical Gardens for an excursion. We travelled by bus to get there.

When we arrived at the gates, we walked into the gardens and had our recess.  Then Francine showed us how to make a habitat for a living thing. We learnt about Living things and Minibeasts.

Next, we saw trees, insects, birds and flowers. We watched a water dragon sunbaking on a bridge.

Then we listened to a story about daffodils and planted our own daffodil. After that, we played on the grass and ate our lunch.

Finally, it was time to get back on the bus and travel back to school.

We had an amazing time at the gardens for our first excursion.