The prayer above was written and presented by students at today's International Day.

The word ‘community’ is potentially overused in this present time. We talk a lot about the importance of ‘community’, and of the power of collaboration, consultation, promoting inclusion, respecting and embracing diversity and our many differences… all of these modern day buzz-words. We might say that we value ‘community’, but do we really mean it? How do we live and interact in a way that truly reflects authentic community… we do just that, we live with authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability, demonstrating a commitment to one-another which takes sacrifice, empathy, compassion and love… all with the desire to genuinely want what’s best for our neighbours.

We must walk the talk. Jesus most powerfully put it like this; ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’, (Mark 12:31). Similarly, these other verses pack a powerful punch; ‘Do unto others as you would have them do to you.’ (Matt 7:12) and

‘Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.  And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.’ (Colossians 3:12-15).

Yesterday a medical report was published with some very interesting results. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Health of the Nation Report shows mental health problems have replaced physical conditions as the most common ailments that our doctors are treating. Depression, anxiety and mood disorders have replaced coughs, colds and earaches as the bread and butter of general practice. The report shows that back pain, colds and flu were once the most common reasons people saw their GPs, but musculoskeletal and respiratory problems are now a distant second and third (40% and 39% respectively). If mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are becoming either more common, or more easily talked about (or perhaps a combination of both these things), I suggest that we have a ‘community’ responsibility to support one-another in the challenges of our day to day lives. More than ever, I believe that it takes “a village to raise a child”, and to extend this notion, I reckon it takes a village to support a mum and a dad, and it takes a village to grow and support strong families. We need each other if we are going to stay well, and be strong in our parenting and to live life well.

Claremont is an authentic community. There is depth in our school community and I would like to encourage us all to never take this for granted. Thank you for the way you support others. The Dads and Kids Camp was a powerful demonstration of ‘community’ in action. I think we were all surprised by how incredible the experience was. Our lives were impacted by the profound sense of strong relationships, care and concern for one-another. All of us adults were impressed by the way the children interacted with each other - they certainly demonstrated a depth of friendship and inclusion. The weekend provided for some very special memories and experiences. A couple of shout-outs of thanks… firstly to the staff and teachers who gave up their precious weekend time to attend and help out, Mrs Ford (Deputy Principal), Mrs Dalheim (Head of Learning Support), Miss McKersie (School Counsellor) and Mr Ryan (Yr 6 Teacher). Thank you Mrs Wiggins and Mrs Mitchell who both worked so incredibly hard prior to the camp to ensure that it was so well organised with every attention to detail contributing to its success.

Thank you to the dads who spoke so openly, Dr Daniel Gibson (Nathaniel, Yr5 and Ashleigh, Yr6), Dr Paul Bird (Sarah, Yr4), Mr Nick Osler (Scarlett, Yr5), Mr Paul Elphick (Millie, Yr 6) and Mr Ben English (Ella, Yr 6). Thank you also Sean Johns from the ‘Fathering Project’ who also spoke so powerfully on Saturday morning. Click this link for the slides of my talk on Sunday. Thank you also to the many fathers who so generously donated to our sponsor children at ‘Project Help India’.

Our community celebrations were just amazing today, as we celebrated our ‘International Day’. We were blessed with good weather and the day of festivities certainly highlighted how wonderful it is to have a multicultural community that is rich in cultural diversity. This was certainly demonstrated in the amazing food, the international costumes, the children’s fabulous prayers spoken in many languages, the international cuisine, and so much more. Thank you to the many, many parents who contributed in so many ways, and another ‘shout-out’ of thanks to the staff team who planned the event; Mrs Ford (Deputy Principal), Mrs Tara Barr (Music), Mrs Shoebridge (Indonesian), Mrs Affleck (Library) and Mr Joel Geering (PDHPE). 

Next week, Claremont College will host the ‘World Peace Game’. This is a five day learning experience and problem solving challenge, centring around a 3 dimensional board game. Thirty two Year 5 and 6 students from Claremont, Mt Sinai College (Maroubra) and St Alyosius (Milsons Point) will collaborate, problem solve and compete in mixed teams to ‘save the world’. A highly renowned educator from The USA, Mr John Hunter and his team will facilitate the day. Additionally, 30 teachers and educators from around Australia will come to Claremont for the five days to work alongside John Hunter as a professional learning experience. The ‘World Peace Game’ is being funded entirely by the US State Department and the United States Embassy in Canberra.

We wish our students all the very best for this learning challenge and unique experience:

Charlotte Muir, Nathaniel Gibson, Max Stone, Kaiya Harapin, Akanksha Mohan, Henry Stanton, James Karangis, Oscar Danta, Naomi Lee, Hannah Gajus, Bethany Au, Natalie Ha

A Media Clip of the ‘World Peace Game’ from ABC News is attached for your interest.

https://www.abc.net.au/btn/classroom/peace-games/11506050

Have a wonderful weekend and may peace “rule in your heart”.

Doug Thomas  
Principal

  Follow me @DougJThomas

The school has received a lovely letter from the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation thanking Mrs Barr and our Junior and Senior Choirs for their recent performance at the World Spinal Cord Awareness Day. A copy of the letter is attached.

This week our Year 3 and Year 5 students received their NAPLAN results. Please celebrate your child’s achievements with them, as we know that every child comes to school and tries their best every day. If you did not receive your sealed envelope please ask your child if it is still in their school bag. The results are also available to you via the parent portal.

While these results are once again encouraging, it is also important for us to understand the results on an individual basis so that NAPLAN does not become an end product of learning, but just one of many means of understanding each child’s basic skills. From NAPLAN and from any assessment task it is more important to look at the ‘where to next’, rather than looking at the results only and therefore not use them as part of the process of ongoing learning.

Next week we will summarise the results for the newsletter.

Mrs Janelle Ford
Deputy Principal

Next term we will be swapping the Primary and Infants lunch times. This will mean:

• Infants children will now have their lunch break 12:20pm to 1:05pm, and
• Primary children will now have their lunch break 1:05pm to 1:50pm. 

The second change next term will be that we will be taking one Primary year group off-site during the Primary lunch break, to give the students an alternative outdoor experience, and to reduce the numbers of Primary students on the playground. We will send home the final details about these off-site experiences at the beginning of Term 4, however for now, we require parents of all Primary Students to sign the attached permission note, allowing your child to travel on a school bus to an off-site venue each week in Term 4 2019.

This week the focus is on… Year 4.

Our positive behaviour focus this week has been: 

'Wear your uniform correctly and with pride.'

Larissa Cameron
Deputy Principal

The high standard of presentation of the school uniform is an important value of our school, and this is something that Claremont has had a longstanding reputation for in our community. Your support is appreciated as we maintain this fine tradition of our school.

A reminder that children are to return to school next term in their summer uniform. Please check the length of your daughter’s tunic, as it must not be above the knee. Boys must also have shirts that are long enough to be adequately tucked in or be wearing one of the newer shirts that do not need to be tucked in at all. During summer the blazer is not compulsory but can still be worn for warmth. The jumper however, cannot be worn to school or home from school without the blazer but can be worn whilst at school. The boys’ vest can be worn as part of the summer uniform, with or without the blazer. Once your child no longer needs his/her blazer, please ensure that it is dry cleaned and ready for Speech Day in December, as children are to wear their blazer on this day. Many blazers need new buttons and these can be purchased from the Uniform Shop.

Girls’ headbands and ribbons must be bottle green whether they are in summer, winter or sports uniform. The uniform shop stocks a range of headbands, ribbons and scrunchies that meet the school standards.

School resumes on Tuesday 15 October. 

In order to streamline payments and to avoid carrying over charges to next year, we will be processing all sundry expenses (ie camps, school bus, excursions etc) on your next account. We realise that for some families this will mean an increase in their account for the end of the year, but apologise for the inconvenience.

Next term, all primary children will go away on a 3-day camp. Some children, particularly in Year 3, may not have slept away from home on many occasions, so the holidays may provide a time for some extra practice - perhaps with a relative or friend. 

Our primary outdoor education program is designed to supplement our school program. It includes activities that obviously cannot be done at school, such as bush crafts, water sports and orientation activities. Camps also involve a social skills element where children live together and need to help each other. All campsites have their own trained staff who lead the activities, and Claremont teachers assist those staff members. The children always enjoy the camps (even those who may be a little nervous at first) and although the educational impact cannot be measured by formal testing procedures, the outcomes at both an individual and group level are most beneficial.

Parents will be requested to complete an Online Medical & Dietary Requirements form for each child. Please note that if your child has asthma and/or anaphylaxis, an up to date action plan is required to be supplied to the school by Friday 18 October.

The camp fees will be included in your Term 4 account under the heading, Student Activities. They will be detailed as follows:

Year 6 - T4 Lake Macquarie - $380

Year 5 - T4 The Tops - $494

Year 4 - T4 Galston Gorge - $424

Year 3 - T4 Winmalee - $434

Year 2 - T4 La Perouse + Afternoon Activities - $70

This will be the full cost of the camp including accommodation, food, tuition and transport (via seatbelted coach). Our outdoor education program for Year 2 involves an environmental studies excursion (which is part of the Geography unit of work for Term 4). Full details will be provided next term but the cost of the Year 2 excursion will also be included in your tuition fee account for Term 4. See further details in the section for each year group.

For Kindergarten and Year 1 children, their outdoor education program involves an intensive swimming school, which will run for 8 days commencing Tuesday 15 October. The children will be transported to Coogee Diggers, where AustSwim instructors will provide a half hour lesson daily for the 8 days.

There will be no extra charge for this program as it has already been covered as part the Sports levy.

TERM 3 

30 October

Once again this year, Claremont will be holding the AMAZING ME Sex Education Seminar to support our families. The evening, which will be held in Term 4 on Wednesday 30 October aims to provide information to children and families in this important area of personal development. Feedback from past evenings has always been overwhelmingly positive with many parents commenting on how appreciative they are that the school provides the opportunity for positive family discussion in this area.

Our AMAZING ME educator will again be Rowena Thomas. Rowena is a primary school teacher (and Mr Thomas’ wife) who has had many years experience in this area. Rowena’s talks are always lively, informative and lots of fun. There will be two separate seminars that are optional for students in Years 3 to 6 to attend with their parents. The first seminar will begin at 6:00pm. This talk will focus on the difference between girls’ and boys’ bodies and how babies are made. This session is recommended and aimed for students (and their parents) in Years 3 and 4, but other years are welcome.

The second talk (7:15pm to 8:15pm) will focus on puberty and some of the emotional and physical changes children can expect at this stage in their lives. This seminar is recommended for students in Years 5 and 6. Parents have the option of attending one or both sessions, regardless of whether your child is in Year 3, 4,5 or 6. Whilst the sessions are not aimed for Infants children, some parents have asked if they can bring their child who is in Year 2, along with his or her older siblings. This is suitable but the decision to attend, however, is entirely up to parents as you may feel that you would like your children, and your family as a whole, to have this knowledge. This is not a compulsory event, rather a resource to parents who wish to take up this opportunity, but children in Kindy or Year 1 do not attend at all. 

The cost of the sessions are: $30 per family for one session or $35 per family for two sessions.

AMAZING ME will take place in the school hall.

Please follow the LINK to register. The cost will be charged to your next term account.

Year 3 - Term 4 Camp @ Winmalee - 6-8 November - Parent Portal

Year 4 - Term 4 Camp @ Galston Gorge - 6-8 November - Parent Portal

Year 5 - Term 4 Camp @ The Tops - 6-8 November - Parent Portal

Year 6 - Term 4 Camp @ Lake Macquarie - 6-8 November - - Parent Portal 

Year 2 - La Perouse & Afternoon Activities Excursion - 8 November - Parent Portal

The following items require immediate action.

Term 4 Morning Skills and Sport Information & Term 4 Morning Skills Registration Form - required by Monday 23 September

Basketball Gala Day registration - required by Monday 23 September

Year 1 Geography Incursion - 25 September - Parent Portal

School Cross Country Carnival - 27 September 

“Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Students learn to question why the world is the way it is, reflect on their relationships with and responsibilities for the world and propose actions designed to shape a socially just and sustainable future.”     NSW K-10 Geography Syllabus

Your child’s learning in Geography will be exciting and varied, building on their interests, prior knowledge, strengths and environment. Underpinning the content of the K-6 Geography Syllabus are the geographical concepts, geographical tools and geographical inquiry skills.

During your child’s learning journey in Geography, they will:

• Explore geographical concepts including place, space, environment, interconnection, scale, sustainability and change.
• Learn to use geographical tools such as maps, spatial technologies, visual representations, fieldwork, graphs and statistics.
• Conduct investigations and develop their geographical inquiry skills through Project Based Learning (PBL) by acquiring, processing and communicating geographical information.

Learning in Geography builds throughout Kindergarten to Year 6 from investigating student’s local communities and environments to analysing Australia’s global connections around the world. Geography enables your child to further explore contemporary issues including:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures;
• Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia; and
• Sustainability.

What are we learning about in Geography across the school?

In Kindergarten, students are exploring the places that they live in and belong to, and how the location of these places can be represented using pictorial maps. They are developing an understanding of what makes a place special and how this may differ for different groups of people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Kindergarten are also learning about how people care for the environment and the importance of looking after places. In Term 4, Kindergarten will explore how they can work together to care for special places in their local area.

Year 1 students are investigating the different natural and human features of the beach. They are learning about various activities that they enjoy doing at the beach and how to represent this information using column graphs. Students are considering how they can actively care for the beach environment. They are also exploring how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people use different seasonal calendars to describe the weather. Year 1 students are discussing these geographical findings and applying these concepts in class discussions. In Term 4, students will be exploring how humans impact the beach environment and how we can care for the local beach environment.

In Year 2, students are exploring a range of special places within Australia and describing the connections that people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have with places. They are considering how people can access and visit other places, and which is the best mode of transport for people to use. In Term 4, Year 2 will be inquiring into the special connections that students have with places in Australia.

Year 3 students are examining the natural and human features of Australia and our diverse neighbours. They are exploring the different climates, demographics and characteristics of places and considering what it might be like to live in another part of the world. Students are learning about people’s perceptions of places and how these impact how we protect the environment. Next term, Year 3 will be investigating one of Australia’s neighbours and applying their knowledge to creatively demonstrate why someone would want to live there.

In Year 4, students are exploring the climate, vegetation and native animals of places in Australia and Asia. They are examining the importance of natural resources, and why these are important to the environment, animals and humans. Students have researched Australian landmarks and the impacts of humans on these places. Year 4 has been looking at sustainable practices and ways that they can protect the environment. In Term 4, students will be applying this knowledge to their geographical inquiries to further investigate these topics.

Year 5 students have been investigating how people interact with their environments in Australia. They are exploring how the environment influences how people use spaces, and how different groups manage those places. Students are examining the impact that bushfires have on Australian people, places and environments and they are considering how people might reduce the impact of bushfires. In Term 4, Year 5 will investigate how people change the natural environment in Australia and they will be inquiring into how they can take action to help change the human impact on the environment.

In Year 6, students have been exploring countries in Asia and the connections that Australia has with these countries. They are learning about the diversity of the world population, global connections and the different groups of indigenous people around the world. Year 6 students are reflecting on the importance of these connections and the role they play in everyday life, as well as the similarities and differences between various cultures. In Term 4, Year 6 will begin working towards designing a campaign or product, aimed to address global pollution.

We are looking forward to deepening our understanding and expanding our learning through our geographical inquiry units next term.

Jesse Hitchen
Head of Geography

Coding

There are a keen group of students that have been participating in our lunch time coding clubs this year. These take place on both Mondays and Thursdays during primary lunch.

Coding is an essential skill for our 21st century students.  'When kids learn to code' , Mitch Resnick states,' it enables them to learn many other things, opens up many new opportunities for learning. It's useful to make an analogy to reading and writing, when you learn to read and write it opens up opportunities for you to learn so many other things, when you learn to read you can then read to learn, which is the same thing with coding, if you learn to code you can code to learn.'

If you would like to encourage your child(ren) to code but are feeling completely overwhelmed by this concept, we have compiled a list of apps you might like to further research and download. 

Roald Dahl Day

Roald Dahl Day is celebrated each year on 13 September. While nothing formal formal was planned at Claremont, a group of Year 3 and 4 students came together on Monday to find some of their favourite Roald Dahl quotes. Here were some they came up with:

“Never do anything by halves if you want to get away with it. Be outrageous. Go the whole hog.” – Matilda

“The matter with human beans,” the BFG went on, “is that they ‘is’ absolutely refusing to believe in anything unless they ‘is’ actually seeing it right in front of their own schnozzles.” – The BFG

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.” - The Twits

“So please, oh please, we beg, we pray
Go throw your TV set away
And in its place you can install
A lovely bookshelf on the wall…” - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Mrs Stephanie Affleck
Teacher/Librarian

New Titles To the Library Collection

Fiction

This is the sequel to the book Kensy and Max: Undercover from best selling author Jacqueline Harvey. This is book 4 in the popular series, titled Out Of Sight. As in the previous titles the twins are once again juggling studies and spy life. This time they also have to prepare for the school play before they embark on another exciting adventure.

Nonfiction Title

From the world’s leading travel publisher comes Lonely Planet Kids Paris City Trails. This is a book that takes the young explorer off the usual tourist track and on a journey through Paris that reveals the best kept secrets of this famous European city. This book is perfect for anyone who has been to Paris, plans to visit or is just interested in finding out more about this amazing city!

Mrs Susan Kesur
Library Assistant

Upcoming Events

Tuesday 24 September - Years 3-6 Cricket Blast Gala Day
Friday 27 September - Claremont Cross Country Carnival
Monday 28 October - Year 5-6 Basketball Gala Day

Claremont Cross Country Carnival

Our annual Cross Country Carnival for all students will be held in Week 10, on Friday 27 September. This carnival is held from 9:30am to 12:00pm, and students have the option of returning to school, or going home after the event with parents. As you might understand, we need lots of parent help to ensure a safe and successful event with the course being spread over a 2km distance.  There is an opportunity to volunteer to help through the online registration form and event note that can be found on the parent portal. There are still a number of roles still needed to be filled so we would love if you are available to assist on the day. A copy of the program will be placed on the Parent Portal at the start of next week and parents who volunteered to assist will be notified of their roles/checkpoint for the day.

K-6 Term 4 Morning Skills Sports Programs

Term 4 Sport information and registration forms have been made available on the Parent Portal. Please remember to register online for all morning/lunchtime activities by Monday 23 September (Week 10) to avoid disappointment as some sports have limited positions. The cost of the programs will also be billed on your upcoming Term 4 account.

Programs commence from Week 1.

Monday:

• Year 3-6 Tennis (Eastern Suburbs Tennis Centre) and
• K-Y2 Judo (lunchtime)
• Y3-Y6 Judo (lunchtime) - NEW

Tuesday:

• Year 1-2 Tennis

Wednesday:

• Year 3-6 Volleyball - NEW

Thursday:

• K-2 Dance (hip hop) - NEW

Year 5 and 6 Basketball Gala Day

They Year 5-6 Basketball Gala Day will be held at Bankstown Basketball Stadium on Monday 28 October. Please read the Term 4 Sport information (see above) for more information and link to the registration form. Please complete the online registration by Monday 23 September so that we can confirm the number of teams we will be sending and the cost of the day billed on your upcoming Term 4 account. 

NSWCIS Cricket Selection

Congratulations to Hayden McCarthy (Year 6) who was selected to be part of NSW Combined Independent Schools Cricket Team earlier this week. Hayden was one of 12 boys selected for the team from close to 120 students who trialed, including a number of students from NSW Cricket Academy. This is quite an impressive achievement! Hayden will go on to represent Claremont and NSWCIS at the upcoming NSWPSSA Cricket Championships in October. Well done Hayden, and good luck with the Championships!

Claremont Champions

Georgia Breakspear

Congratulations to Georgia Breakspear (Year 4) who, along with her team, won her Netball Grand Final on the weekend. Georgia’s u10 Maroubra Saints team was undefeated all season. They are coached by Claremont’s very own Carol Giles, whose granddaughter plays in the team. Well done, Georgia and Carol!   

Joey Acland

Congratulations to Joey (Year 5) who has continued his success in the pool again last weekend as part of the KPD Swim Meet. He came away with an impressive haul of medals, with 3 Gold (50m Butterfly, 100m Butterfly and 100m Freestyle) and 2 Silver (50m backstroke and 50m Freestyle). Well done, Joey!

Claremont Representative Sporting Uniforms

Thank you to all the students and parents who have returned Claremont singlets/uniforms recently. It would be very much appreciated if any Claremont singlets/uniforms from gala days, IPSHA carnivals etc are still out there, they can be returned for use at future Sporting events.

Holiday Tennis Camps

Gavin from Smart Fit Tennis, who currently runs the infants tennis skills sessions at Claremont and also worked with Year 6 this term, is running tennis camps in the upcoming holidays. Please see the flyer for more information.

Joel Geering
Sport and PDHPE

Whilst we give priority for enrolments to siblings, placement can not be guaranteed. If you have a pre-schooler who is due to begin school in 2021, please ensure that your application form is lodged or your child might miss out on a place. Additional references are not required for sibling application.

Should you have any questions or require confirmation that an application has been submitted, please contact Mrs Rochester.

We would like to remind parents that a full term’s notice in writing is required if your child needs to be withdrawn from the school. In the event of failure to provide the required notice of withdrawal, a charge equal to 100% of the applicable term’s school fees will become payable, including all outstanding fees and charges, in addition to fees and charges payable in respect to the entire current term.

Calling all Kindergarten and Year 1 students for not one but TWO free trial drum lessons in term 3! Dip your feet in, test the waters of music and have a go! There’s nothing to lose but to have a whole lot of fun, build self esteem, boost confidence, cultivate patience and maybe even score a free pair of drumsticks in the mix! Perhaps your child and their buddy from their year group could sign up together? 

Email at p.reddy@claremont.nsw.edu.au  to book a spot for your child. Trials commence in week 9 till 10. I’m excited to meet the new and upcoming drummers!

Here to serve,
Percy Reddy 

If you have a child in Kindergarten and you would like them to start learning piano, please register by clicking  HERE.

This term we have embarked on maturing our artists, stretching them in taking on projects that take them 2 classes with kiln fired pottery, weaving and sewing a softie. For our drawing classes we have developed many skills and are able to work on a class time masterpiece.  Check out our instagram ‘artisanathomeworkshops’ to see more artworks and inspiration!

Our Teachers & Term 4 Plan

Welcome Georgia Rowlands who will fill in for Shallal and I when we are unable to teach.  Georgia has been a part of the Artisan at Home Workshop family for more than a year and is studying Arts at university.

In Term 4, there is big news! Shallal has accepted a sought after role with Sculptures by the Sea running their workshop program in October.  Phi Morton will be on sabbatical in France and Africa all of Term 4 and planning for 2020.  After some searching we are unable to add a qualified Art Educator for this period.  Therefore, Term 3 will be our final term for the year.

End of Year Party in September

Celebrate! We have lots to celebrate and will be welcoming Teachers, Parents and siblings to our Open Class during the last class for the year. We will provide an art project and some nibblies to end off our year and we'll be back Term 1, 2020! Please RSVP to phi@artisanathome.com.au or text 0403 377 420 so we can ensure enough materials. Students will attend regular class hours starting from 3.30pm.

23 September - 3:30pm - Monday Party
25 September - 4:00pm - Wednesday Party
26 September - 4:00pm - Thursday Party

Fiona Morton
Artisan at Home

Term 4 is just around the corner and we will be back in the kitchen making some delicious recipes with the kids.

Little Rainbow Chefs is for Kindy to Year 4 and will run on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 – 4:30pm.  We focus on teaching the children cooking skills, cutting, peeling and measuring accurately using our safety equipment. This term we will be making the most of our spring produce, with some dinner classics, yummy salads, and as always an opportunity to discover and try something new. There will be some sweet dishes in there, and we will be finishing with some festive treats that can be recreated at home.

Rainbow Chefs is for Years 5-6, and will run on Monday afternoons from 3:30 – 4:30pm.  We aim to teach new cooking skills and to make some delicious recipes that the students can recreate at home. In Term 4 we will be making Salmon and Potato Cakes with Pea Puree, Thai Chicken noodle soup, grilled chicken with panzella salad. They will also create some yummy sweets and of course some creative and fun festive treats to look forward to.

Monday classes will run 21 October - 2 December (7 weeks)
Tuesday classes will run 15 October - 3 December (8 weeks)

We cater for food allergies and food intolerance, and vegetarians.

We look forward to getting in the kitchen with the kids again next term. 

To register please CLICK HERE.

Many Thanks,

Gabrielle Wheatley
Little Rainbow Chefs

Please remember to check Flexischool by Tuesday afternoon for the weekly Family Special. 

The Canteen is open 5 days a week. Please place your orders via Flexischools.

A reminder that children who bring their own food to school need to bring their own cutlery from home,  only children who have ordered from the canteen will be provided with a spoon or fork.

Also due to WHS issues, the canteen is unable to heat food brought from home. 

All members of the extended Claremont family are warmly invited to come along and pray for our school community. Toddlers are also more than welcome.

The prayer group meets fortnightly on Thursdays at 8:45am. Please sign in at the school office.

The last meeting date for Term 3 is 26 September.

For those parents who would like to pray for the school but are unable to attend the Prayer Group, you are now able to receive fortnightly prayer points. If you are interested in receiving the fortnightly prayer points or have any questions, please contact Vivian Yang via email vivian@yang.id.au

The Uniform Shop is open every Wednesday fortnight from 8am - 9am. 

Term 4 dates are:

Wednesday 16 October from 8:00am - 9:00am
Wednesday 30 October from 8:00am - 9:00am
Wednesday 13 November from 8:00am - 9:00am
and
Friday 29 November from 9:00am - 10:00am

The Uniform Shop is situated below the School Hall with entry via the small gate next to the units. Whether you can make it at this time or not, parents are encouraged to place online orders (especially if you are purchasing accessories) via Flexischools. Please note, the Uniform Shop does not accept any second hand clothing except for Claremont school uniforms. It is very inconvenient if you leave other items. Thank you.

Please note that all communication should be through the email address: clothingpool@claremont.nsw.edu.au

Please refrain from calling or texting Roxanne Fielding directly. 

School holidays are just around the corner. Our partner, TeamKids have a wonderful mix of excursions, incursions and in-house days planned that promise to keep the kids engaged and having fun. Download their program here. 

Special Bonus – 40 Boredom Busters for kids to do at home to help keep them off screens.

TeamKids will also be running a program on the Pupil Free Day, Monday 14 October. Click HERE for more details.