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EDUCATION WEEK ASSEMBLY - MAY 2008

INTRODUCTION

Hannah welcomed Indigenous people, parents, staff, special guests and students to our special Education Week Assembly. This was followed by the  School Song.

PRINCIPAL'S ADDRESS

Mr Davidson addressed the Assembly, focusing on the theme for this year's Education Week - "A Love of Learning - NSW Public Schools Leading the way." He mentioned that a fundamental fact to fostering a love of learning and offering new and challenging programs is the quality of teaching provided by the school. Referring to a memo from the Director General of Education, Michael Coutts-Trotter, Mr Davidson reiterated some of his comments eg `Great teaching demands an extraordinary amalgam of intellect, craft, character, creativity, subject knowledge, humour and love of the student." He also mentioned that, "The Public Education system welcomes all students, to share with all types of families and communities the responsibility for all aspects of a child's development - their physical, intellectual, creative, emotional, social and moral development." Mr Davidson spoke of the high standard of teaching and learning happening in NSW Public Schools such as ours. He referred to Education Week as an opportunity to acknowledge remarkable achievements of teachers and also those of our students, family and community."

GREEN AND GOLD

LOVE OF LEARNING AWARDS

STAGE 3 ITEMS

5-6C presented several skits based on the `Wrong Way' versus the `Right Way.'

5-6M presented a Powerpoint presentation based on `Love of Learning.' You can view it by clicking on the above link. Select View show from the Slide Show tab.

ACCELERATED READER PRESENTATION

SPORTS UPDATE -

Mr Mussett congratulated students who had participated at various sports throughout the year. The activities that students excelled in were swimming, cross country, netball, rugby and AFL.

SRC REPORT-

Hannah and Chelsie presented the SRC (Student Representative Council) report. They reminded the students that Friday, the 30th May was a fund-raising day therefore encouraged everyone to participate by getting dressed in their pyjamas and come with `Crazy Hair.' The funds will be used to purchase equipment for the school.

STAGE 2 - `HATS' SONG

3-4T and 3-4C sang a song about `Hats.' They looked `splendiferous' in their colourful array of hats and sang beautifully.

3-4W presented a first-class play called `Where is Collie?'  He was found at the Opera House, the MCG,Cradle Mountain in Tasmania, the Three Sisters, Phillip Island and ended up in Eden. They concluded with the Eden song - `Fish `n Chips.'

NATIONAL ANTHEM - Students finish by singing the National Anthem. They had a sausage sizzle and parents/guardians were invited to visit their class rooms.

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Thursday 14 February                                                                                                                                                     

  The four captains ran the assembly today. Hannah Welcomed the staff and students. Chelsie welcomed the Indigenous people in this area. Daniel invited Miss Vogt to address the assembly on `The Fish Philosophy.' She asked students to participate and identify the four areas of the `Fish  Philosophy,' which are - Play, Be there, Choose your attitude, Make someone's day. 

   Nathan invited Mr Mussett to address the assembly which was followed by the School Song. 

Students were presented with school awards and then 1-2L sang the `Brain Food Song.

Hannah, Chelsie, Nathan and Daniel

Chelsie presenting Georgia with badge

Nathan and Zachary with his new prefect badge.

Mr Mussett presented the new school captains with their badges, then Chelsie and Nathan presented the two new prefects with their badge. They hold this role for two to three weeks and then new prefects are selected. The prefects run the morning assembly each day.

Poster presentations were shown by 5-6H. The classroom has painted windows, painted blinds and posters to decorate curtains. The theme is `Healthy Lifestyles.'

Chelsea outlined the tasks that the SRC do. They organise mentors, provide regular, written reports to K-6 and produce a newsletter.

3-4 T showed the assembly their artistic fish which they made from cardboard and coloured patty pans paper.

3-4C `Made someone's day,' which is part of the `Fish Philosophy.' The students wrote down someone's name and every member of the class had the opportunity to write something positive about them.  A picture of the student is pasted on the card too.

Both Kinder classes - KBV and KT gave a rousing rendition of `So many animals which delighted the audience.

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Friday 25 May

Assembly started with School Song.

Mr Davidson congratulated students on their efforts to wear the correct school uniform each day. He spoke of the importance of not only wearing the uniform, but to do the right thing when wearing it, as people can recognise which school the students came from.

5-6H showed their Art work on `Australian Identity' - a unit from HSIE. This strand supports student learning of how Australians deal with difference and identity. The aim of this topic is to develop in students values, attitudes, skills, knowledge and understanding of cultural cohesion and diversity, respect the rights and responsibilities of others and work together to achieve equity and social justice.

Students were presented with awards which have been chosen by class teachers.

1-2D showed their Art work on Autumn Reflections. The pictures show trees reflecting into the water.

Outgoing Prefects were presented with certificates to thank them for their services to the School.

 COMPUTER SKILLS COMPETITION run by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools.

Nine students from Eden Public School did particularly well in the above Competition. Two students gaining Credits, one student with a Distinction which puts her in the top 9% and a student with a High Distinction (top 1% of Australia and Asia). Other participants were Ainsley, Chelsie, Adam, Jacob and Sally. Congratulations also to Mrs Campbell and Mr Edwards for their contribution.

1-2Tstudents sang their version of YMCA led by Mia, Montana and Lilly-Mae. Back by popular demand. Students from all stages joined them in song.

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EDUCATION WEEK 17 April

The School Captains welcomed parents and guests to the School.

Mr Davidson spoke on the Education Week theme - 'Love of Learning,' In his address he outlined that this school has been educating students for 150 years - targeting academic learning and the continuing expectations of improved educational standards and values. He focused on long term goals of extending Literacy and Numeracy in this School and the continuation of Learning programs for Koori students.

Ms Vogt presented students with the `Fish Philosophy Awards.' The Philosophy is to `Be there; Choose the Right Attitude; Make Someone's Day and Play' - (which includes learning, being there and having fun).

KV and KW performed a song - `So many Animals.'

Ms Dixon's class - 5/6D gave a rousing rendition of `It's raining at School today.'

The CWA runs an annual competition for students to produce a poster advertising a Country. Malta was the Country chosen this year and the winners were  (Left to Right) Katrina 3rd, Courtney 2nd and Ellen 1st.

1/2T entertained the assembly with two songs - `YMCA and Every Day's a Special Day.'

CROSS COUNTRY - Corey came first in the 8/9 Boys and Tyrone came 6th in his age level. Tyrone will be representing the school in the Regional Cross Country Competition at Nowra later on this year.

The Choir produced a song based on `Reading,' which was sung to the tune of `Down Town.'

Rachael and Ellen read a poem on what it means to be an Australian.

"I think an Australian is someone who loves the beach and a great swim,

A person who likes watching the cricket and a great BBQ,

A person full of courage and strength like the Anzacs,

Someone who is always happy when Australia wins a gold medal at the Olympics,

I feel like an Australian because I have pride in my country and flag, not just because I was born in Australia,

That's what I think an Australian is.'

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Tuesday 24 April - Eden Public School held an Anzac Day Ceremony on Tuesday 24 April with Mr Artie Edwards as Guest Speaker. Children gave reports on the Meaning of Anzac and the Landing of Gallipoli. Mr Edwards showed his father's medals and discussed his father's life at Gallipoli. He also told students how the Anzacs withdrew from Gallipoli without any casualties. Guns were fired intermittently so the Turks thought the soldiers were still all there. Anzac Cove is visited each year by people who want to pay their respects to Soldiers who gave up their life for us. The Assembly came to a close with students singing the National Anthem.

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Wednesday 4 April - Mr Davidson welcomed the parents and visitors. The School Song was performed by the Infants, followed by Hippity Hop. KV and KW showed off the Easter Craft. Other songs were Easter Hat Parade, Ding Dong and Here comes Peter Cottontail.

1/2T, 1/2D and 1/2K also showed off their Easter Hats. An Easter dance completed the assembly.

Monday 2 April - A special Whole School assembly was held to welcome the Federal Minister for Eden-Monaro, Gary Nairn. Mr Nairn works for all states and territories and lives in Canberra. He visits towns in his Electorate when Parliament is not sitting. Mr Nairn spoke of Eden Public School as being a happy school with dedicated staff. He presented two flags to the school - the Australian flag and the Aboriginal flag. He also reiterated the importance of treating the flags with respect.

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Friday 30 March 2007 - Whole School assembly. The School Captains opened the event and students sang the School Song.

Choir sang a couple of songs.	Mr Davidson addressed the Assembly with word of advice for the coming Easter Holidays. He emphasised having a good time, but a safe time. Think before you act and choose the right attitude. Words from our Fish Philosophy which also include - Be playful, make sure you're engaged or focused, make a difference - make others feel good.		3-4 D performed an item - We are family.
Class Awards - Based on positive aspects such as being caring, thoughtful members, creating quality work, producing a great effort on day-to-day tasks, being responsible and choosing the right attitude.	1-2K produced some art work displaying their favourite animals.	1-2D Showed their Piñatas which were filled with lollies. They were looking forward to breaking them open and eating the lollies.	Outgoing prefects were thanked and they passed on their badges to the incoming prefects - Chloe and Brad.
4-5E produced their Harmony Day posters,  Chloe's Dodecahedron and Madison, Madeline and Bridie show their Acrostic poems to define what Harmony is about.
		1-2T made toys for science which had moving parts. They also displayed their Art Work.

WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

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Friday 9th March - Whole School assembly. The School Captains opened the event and students sang the School Song.

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