27 Jul 2019
Education Week is a statewide, annual event to celebrate NSW public education. The week communicates the achievements of public schools, their students and the value of public education. This year’s theme is ‘Every Student, Every Voice’. It is a celebration of student empowerment and how the NSW public education system gives students the skills they need in order to have and express a voice during their own educational journey and as engaged global citizens.
Port Kembla Public School will be celebrating Education Week during week 3 (5th-9th August). The following events will be taking place:
Monday 5th August
Talented Australian author Tim Harris will be making a special visit to Port Kembla Public School on Monday 5th August. Tim is the author of the Exploding Ending series and Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables series. He will share his love and passion for writing with our students. If you would like to learn more about Tim Harris and his books visit http://www.timharrisbooks.com/ Tim will have a selection of his books available to purchase for $15.
Tuesday 6th August
The NED Mindset Mission Show is a positive ‘pay it forward’ assembly visiting our school. The show is filled with storytelling, illusions, yo-yo tricks and humor. NED’s message inspire students, promote academic achievement, and support our school values. During the weeks following the NED show yo-yo’s and merchandise will be for sale in the library at play breaks. A note with further information and a price list for the merchandise will follow.
Wednesday 7th August
We invite all parents and families to join us on this day.
At 12:30pm parents and families are invited to visit classrooms to observe a number talk and look at their child’s work.
At lunchtime (1:00 – 1:45pm) parents and families are invited to have a picnic lunch with their child/ren.
At 1:45pm, Port Kembla Public School will be hosting a special Education Week Assembly in the hall where silver awards will be handed out. The choir will be performing and Kindergarten will be presenting an item.
Thursday 8th August
Years 2, 4, 6 will be learning about surf education with the Wollongong City Council Lifesavers. Some Aboriginal students will be attending the ‘Connecting Communities’ workshop at Killalea.
We look forward to celebrating Education Week with you and your children.