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        <title>News</title>
        <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au</link>
        <description>Pagewood Public School</description>
        <language>en-au</language>
        <copyright>Copyright 2020, Department of Education</copyright>
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        <dc:rights>Copyright 2020, Department of Education</dc:rights>
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            <title>Coronavirus - Department of Education statement</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2020/1/coronavirus-department-of-education-statement.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="sws-lead-paragraph"&gt;The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Get up-to-date information about the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety/novel-coronavirus"&gt;department's response to novel coronavirus&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:15:28 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2020-01-28T19:15:28Z</dc:date>
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            <title>#Ready2020 – a great year starts here</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2020/1/-ready2020---a-great-year-starts-here.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="sws-lead-paragraph"&gt;Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. Here’s how to make the most of it.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We can’t wait for you to join us for a great year – the first step towards a lifelong love of learning.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Visit the department’s &lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/back-to-school-primary"&gt;primary school resources&lt;/a&gt; for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year, whether your child is starting Kindergarten or Year 6.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You’ll find:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Getting ready for primary school booklet – everything you need to be #Ready2020&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Daisy’s First Day – the story of Daisy the koala’s first adventure at Kindergarten&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;advice from teachers – they’ve been through this before.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Video – #Ready2020: First day of Kindy&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Duration – 1:00&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:49:19 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2020-01-21T13:49:19Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Staying healthy into the new school year</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/12/staying-healthy-into-the-new-school-year.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Children starting school in 2020 must have &lt;a href="https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/Immunisation-in-schools.aspx"&gt;up-to-date immunisations&lt;/a&gt; to enrol.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Travel health&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region-specific diseases.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a &lt;a href="https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/flutravels"&gt;flu shot&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Find out more about &lt;a href="https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/staying-healthy-when-travelling-overseas.aspx"&gt;staying healthy while travelling&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:19:53 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-12-20T17:19:53Z</dc:date>
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            <title>NSW schools respond to bushfires</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/11/nsw-schools-respond-to-bushfires.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are continuously updating the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety"&gt;School safety page&lt;/a&gt; with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/media/headspace-mental-health-March-2019.pdf"&gt;Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB)&lt;/a&gt; is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Visit the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety"&gt;School safety page&lt;/a&gt; for updates. The department’s&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/NSWDepartmentofEducation/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; and&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/nsweducation"&gt;Twitter&lt;/a&gt; accounts will also provide updates during this period.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:32:35 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-11-11T17:32:35Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/10/grab-a-ticket-to-schools-spectacular-2019.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This year's events will feature:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;more than 380 schools&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;5,500 performers&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;a 3000-strong choir&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;2,300 dancers&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;an 80-piece symphony orchestra&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;a world-class stage band.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Group bookings&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the &lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/global/schools-spectacular/Schools_Preview_2019_Order_Form.pdf"&gt;Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB)&lt;/a&gt; to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the &lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/global/schools-spectacular/Group_Booking_Form_2019.pdf"&gt;Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB)&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Tickets for you and your family and friends&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.schoolsspectacular.com.au/the-show/tickets/"&gt;Save you and your family a spot online&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or&amp;nbsp;by phone on 132 849.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Video – Schools Spectacular 2019&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Duration: 0:26&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2019 19:08:39 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-10-22T19:08:39Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Have your say on before and after school care</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/9/have-your-say-on-before-and-after-school-care.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;We want to better understand your needs for before and after school care in NSW.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/basc" style="background-color: rgb(255,255,255);"&gt;Have your say today on before and after school care&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Fill out the survey by Service NSW to share your specific care needs and to register interest to stay informed of new developments.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Your input will provide insights into where there are gaps in service availability and help us to deliver extra places where they are needed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You can also contact the team responsible for rolling out the before and after school care commitment at &lt;a href="mailto:BASCreform@det.nsw.edu.au"&gt;BASCreform@det.nsw.edu.au&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:41:37 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-09-13T13:41:37Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Book yourself in for Reading Hour</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/9/book-yourself-in-for-reading-hour.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Get involved at home&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Join in at home and read your child a bedtime story. Studies show that reading a bedtime story six days a week can give kids almost a year’s head start when they begin school. Reading has also been shown to develop empathy, promote critical thinking and help children find a sense of self.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Join in from the classroom&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bestselling children’s author and illustrator Matt Stanton will broadcast live to primary school children across the country from the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 17 September. We invite schools&amp;nbsp;to &lt;a href="https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/schools/whatson-schools/digitalclassroomexperiences/2019/digital-author-talk-matt-stanton-schools.html"&gt;register for the livestream&lt;/a&gt; of this free event.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Stanton’s author talk is among more than 140 events happening across the country involving more than 50 authors.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Take the Book Swap Challenge&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Video – #ReadingHour&amp;nbsp;authors talk about their favourite place to read&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Duration: 0:38&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Looking for a good spot to open a book? We asked authors&amp;nbsp;Benjamin Law,&amp;nbsp;Morris Gleitzman,&amp;nbsp;Jacqueline Harvey&amp;nbsp;and Mick Elliott about their favourite place to read.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:27:52 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-09-12T11:27:52Z</dc:date>
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            <title>How to be smart and safe on social media</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/9/how-to-be-smart-and-safe-on-social-media.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Use our new &lt;a href="https://www.digitalcitizenship.nsw.edu.au/"&gt;Digital Citizenship&lt;/a&gt; toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You and your child can find information on:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul style="list-style-position: inside;"&gt;
&lt;li&gt;how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;A toolkit to empower you and your child&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Guide your child through important concepts such as:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul style="list-style-position: inside;"&gt;
&lt;li&gt;managing privacy settings in social media&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;collaborating online&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;avoiding scams and hoaxes&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;understanding the law when it comes to online speech&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Internet banking, shopping online and much more.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Keep your child safe and happy online&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Visit and bookmark the &lt;a href="https://www.digitalcitizenship.nsw.edu.au/"&gt;Digital Citizenship website&lt;/a&gt;. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:50:03 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-09-05T11:50:03Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Education Week – Every student, every voice</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/8/education-week---every-student--every-voice.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this &lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/education-week"&gt;Education Week&lt;/a&gt; Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This year, the theme is Every student, every voice. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Join us for &lt;strong&gt;#EdWeek19&lt;/strong&gt; as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Video – #EdWeek19 –  Every student, every voice&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Duration: 0:34&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:16:18 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-08-01T14:16:18Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/6/creative-and-active-kids-vouchers-now-available.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Together with &lt;a href="https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-active-kids-voucher"&gt;Active Kids&lt;/a&gt;, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the &lt;a href="https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/creative-kids"&gt;Creative Kids&lt;/a&gt; website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a &lt;a href="https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/find-creative-kids-provider"&gt;registered provider&lt;/a&gt; in your area when making your payment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or &lt;a href="mailto:creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au"&gt;creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:44:39 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-06-14T11:44:39Z</dc:date>
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            <title>The Game Changer Challenge is back</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/5/the-game-changer-challenge-is-back.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW  – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“It embraces the 21&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt; century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information email &lt;a href="mailto:edweek@det.nsw.edu.au"&gt;edweek@det.nsw.edu.au&lt;/a&gt; or visit the &lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/education-week/game-changer-challenge"&gt;Game Changer Challenge page&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 12:28:49 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-05-31T12:28:49Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Your NAPLAN questions answered</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/5/your-naplan-questions-answered.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in &lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/student-assessment/naplan-online/getting-ready/parent-information"&gt;NAPLAN Online&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Video – Kids ask the hard questions&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Duration – 3:45&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2019 15:27:34 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-05-09T15:27:34Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Apply now for My Community Project funding</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/4/apply-now-for-my-community-project-funding.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Do you have a great idea to improve your area?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Project applications close 15 May 2019.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/improving-nsw/projects-and-initiatives/my-community-project/"&gt;Apply for My Community Project funding&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:15:55 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-04-29T15:15:55Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Bring back memories, not measles</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/4/bring-back-memories--not-measles.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Not sure if you’re fully protected?&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Children born in Australia&lt;br&gt;
&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Adults born in Australia&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information about the measles vaccination, visit&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/measles/Pages/travellers.aspx"&gt;NSW Health&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or consult your local doctor.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:31:00 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-04-11T15:31:00Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Did you know our playground is open in the holidays?</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/4/did-you-know-our-playground-is-open-in-the-holidays-.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;We are excited to participate in the Share Our Space program when it returns these autumn school holidays. Participating public schools across regional and metro areas of the state will continue to open their playgrounds, ovals and sports courts for the whole community to enjoy.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You and your children can play in public schools all over NSW. Schools from Lord Howe Island Central School 600km off the east coast of mainland Australia all the way to Palinyewah Public School in the far west will share their outdoor facilities as part of the program.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Participating schools are open 7 days a week between 8am-6pm from &lt;strong&gt;13 to 26 April 2019&lt;/strong&gt;, including weekends and public holidays.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Come and visit our playground. For more information or to find another participating school near you, visit &lt;a href="https://www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au/programs/share-our-space.html"&gt;Share Our Space&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2019 16:11:55 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-04-10T16:11:55Z</dc:date>
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            <title>5 road safety tips for parents and carers</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/2/5-road-safety-tips-for-parents-and-carers.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Now that students are back to school after a break it’s a good time to chat with your child about safe behaviours when you walk or commute to school.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Here are our top tips to help our students make a safe trip:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;1. Be alert and aware&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Take note of the dangers you come across on your walk and&amp;nbsp;bring them to your child’s attention. Point out dangers, such as vehicles coming&amp;nbsp;out of driveways. Talk to your child about being alert in a road environment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;2. Hold hands&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When on the footpath, at a crossing or in a car park always hold your child&amp;#39;s hand. It is advised to do this up to the age of at least 8 years old and closely supervise until at least the age of 10.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;3. Choose a safe crossing&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Lead by example and choose a safe place to cross the road. Explain why it is the safest place&amp;nbsp;to cross.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;4. Set a good example&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Your child watches everything you do, so if you cross at the crossing they will too. It is also important to share these messages with other carers who may walk with your child to school.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;5. Stop, Look, Listen, Think every time you cross the road&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Discuss this important road safety message. STOP!&amp;nbsp;one step back from the kerb. LOOK!&amp;nbsp;continuously both ways. LISTEN!&amp;nbsp;for the sounds of approaching traffic. THINK!&amp;nbsp;whether it is safe to cross.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Practise makes perfect&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The more supervised practice your child can get the better, so why not make Term 1 the start of a new routine to walk with your child to school more often.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Older children may be ready to make the journey to school independently. Before they take this step, observe&amp;nbsp;if&amp;nbsp;they are road safe and reinforce the road safety messages.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information, check out&amp;nbsp;the department’s&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-across-the-curriculum/road-safety-education/safety-around-schools/reminding-parents-and-carers/walking-advice-to-share-with-parents-and-carers"&gt;pedestrian safety advice for students, parents and carers&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:48:47 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <title>Back to school</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2019/1/back-to-school.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;The first day of Kindergarten and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you make the most of this time and enjoy the experience, we’ve compiled some &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/practical-help-for-parents-and-carers/starting-primary-school/ready-for-school-checklist/5-back-to-school-preparation-tips-for-parents"&gt;useful tips and checklists&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our film #FirstDay2019 captures the excitement – and the nerves – of the rite of passage that is the first day of Kindergarten.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;Video – Back to School 2019: First Day at Kindy&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Duration – 1:00&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:09:05 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-01-25T15:09:05Z</dc:date>
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            <title>2019 school budget allocations</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/11/2019-school-budget-allocations.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Learn more about the &lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/our-priorities/work-more-effectively/local-schools-local-decisions/resource-allocation-model"&gt;2019 RAM funding&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:29:07 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-11-12T16:29:07Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Selective High School Application Information </title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/9/selective-high-school-application-information-2.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Selective High School Application Form&lt;/p&gt;
</description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:35:49 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-09-25T15:35:49Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Premier highlights the value of public education</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/8/premier-highlights-the-value-of-public-education.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Public education can be the springboard to the top job in New South Wales.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;That was the message from the Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, as she launched&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/education-week"&gt;Education Week&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;celebrations today at Parramatta and Kiama public schools.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;I know that all schools across the state today are highlighting and celebrating what we all value in public education – where someone like me who couldn&amp;#39;t speak a word of English when she started school has somehow ended up being the Premier of NSW,&amp;quot; she said.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ms Berejiklian said she had met many possible future leaders during her visit to Parramatta Public School and &amp;quot;couldn&amp;#39;t be prouder, as your Premier, to witness the outstanding achievements of all the students across the state&amp;quot;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The dual school launch, linked via a live simulcast, focused on the theme of Education Week, Today&amp;#39;s schools – creating tomorrow&amp;#39;s world, which highlights how NSW public schools are equipping young people with the skills and capabilities they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For the first time the launch was hosted entirely by primary school students and featured student performances from Eastwood Public School violinist Justine Zhang, Bossley Park High School soloist Ezra Loau and dancers from Hoxton Park Public School.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Year 8 students from Kiama High School – Alira Morgan, Jannali Morgan and Olivia Talbott – opened the celebration with an Acknowledgement of Country performed in language.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Keynote speeches were delivered from Kiama by Terara Public School Year 6 student Lucy Boundy, Molly Chapman, a Year 8 student at Dapto High School, and Nowra East Public School instructional leader Vishanti Govender.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Lucy told the launch that education was about opportunity: &amp;quot;Opportunity to learn, opportunity to improve and opportunity to make a difference.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In detailing her early struggles with learning, Molly said a more hands-on approach to study at her high school had a huge impact on her.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;I learn more effectively by seeing and doing things because it gets in my head more easily and pictures are worth a thousand words. Thanks to school, I&amp;#39;m exceeding in almost everything I touch,&amp;quot; she said.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Education Minister Rob Stokes highlighted the &amp;quot;incredible legacy&amp;quot; of public schools on society, a role contemporary education and educators would play in the future.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;We are in a period of vast technological, social and economic change, and with that the role of education becomes more important, even bigger, and the challenge for teachers and students becomes more complex,&amp;quot; he said.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;We need to provide training in those skills that recognise the future is uncertain and to train and encourage young people not just to be ready for the change that is coming but to be excited by it.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 11:33:44 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-08-15T11:33:44Z</dc:date>
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            <title>New uniform policy for NSW public schools</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/7/new-uniform-policy-for-nsw-public-schools.html</link>
            <description>&lt;h3&gt;A new uniform policy has been introduced for NSW public schools, which for the first time include the option for girls to wear shorts and pants.&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, and the Minister for Education, Rob Stokes, announced the new &amp;quot;clear and concise&amp;quot; policy today at Condell Park Public School in Sydney.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Ms Berejiklian said the &amp;quot;modern makeover&amp;quot; would ensure that uniforms were practical and comfortable for students and affordable for parents.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The new policy says all students should have the opportunity to access the full range of school activities while wearing a school uniform, including physical activities, and girls must have the option to wear shorts and pants.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information, read the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://education.nsw.gov.au/news/media-releases/new-tailor-made-school-uniform-policy-a-win-for-parents-and-students"&gt;media release&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;by the Premier and Minister. The new&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/policies/school-uniform-policy"&gt;policy&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/associated-documents/schuniforms.pdf"&gt;implementation guidelines (PDF 116KB)&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;are available on the department&amp;#39;s website.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Department of Education supports the wearing of school uniform to promote a sense of belonging for students and create a positive identity for the school community.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Each public school decides on its school uniform in formal consultation with students, school staff, parents and the school community.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 11:35:03 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-08-15T11:35:03Z</dc:date>
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            <title>More new classrooms, preschool places and teachers in $17.3 billion education budget</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/7/more-new-classrooms--preschool-places-and-teachers-in--17-3-bill.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;NSW Budget 2018 features historic firsts for education, including record funding to expand the number of new and upgraded schools, unprecedented investment to air condition more classrooms and universal pre-school for three year olds.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Treasurer Dominic Perrottet, Education Minister Rob Stokes and Early Childhood Minister Sarah Mitchell outlined a range of new initiatives funded by the $17.3 billion education budget in 2018-19.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Government will be investing $6 billion over the next four years to deliver more than 170 new and upgraded schools, including planning for more than 20 new projects.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;We are proud to be making this unprecedented investment into the future of our children,&amp;quot; Mr Perrottet said.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;This year&amp;#39;s NSW Budget takes our already record school building program to another level – a massive 170 schools new and upgraded schools over the next four years.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;That brings our total schools building program to 230 new and upgraded schools since 2011.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;The NSW Liberals &amp;amp; Nationals Government&amp;#39;s strong financial management has allowed us to invest so heavily in our schools and education system.&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Mr Stokes said communities right across NSW will benefit from this record investment into education.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;NSW is experiencing an increase in school enrolments and we have in place an unprecedented program of investment in new and upgraded schools to meet this demand,&amp;quot; Mr Stokes said.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A staged investment of $500 million is being allocated to provide cooling for schools, while improving the indoor environmental quality, through the installation of smart and sustainable air conditioning systems powered by solar energy.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In another landmark initiative, NSW will become the first Australian state to provide universal access to community preschool for three years old under a $197.8 million program.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;quot;Because of this historic investment, average daily fees will decrease significantly and the savings will go directly back into the pockets of hard working families,&amp;quot; Mrs Mitchell said.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This brings total spending on early childhood education to $474.3 million in 2018-19.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Other education investment in the 2018-19 NSW Budget includes:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;$160 million to be spent in 2018-19 to continue its blitz on planned school maintenance, part of a record $747 million investment over four years;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;$71.8 million to implement the Literacy and Numeracy Strategy in NSW schools;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;$50 million in additional flexible funding will be provided to government schools to implement the School Leadership Strategy - freeing up principals and school leaders from administrative work;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;$3 million for the first comprehensive review of the entire school curriculum since 1989;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;$2.8 million to encourage the preservation and study of Aboriginal languages;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;$30 million to continue to deliver greater access to green space and sports facilities in public school playgrounds through the Share Our Space program, and;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Funding for around 900 extra full-time equivalent teaching positions in NSW government schools.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The NSW Government will also invest $1.3 billion on non-government schools, an increase of 7.5 per cent on 2017-18. This includes a $32 million increase in the Building Grants Assistance Scheme over four years for capital works projects to support enrolment growth in non-government schools.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The record $17.3 billion investment in education allocates $15.7 billion for recurrent expenses and $1.6 billion for capital investment in 2018-19.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 11:36:10 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-08-15T11:36:10Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Uniform Shop </title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/4/uniform-shop-open-for-kinder-orientation.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Our uniform shop in run by a team of parent volunteers who are able to open the shop once a fortnight on a Thursday morning from 9.15-9.45am.&amp;nbsp; Uniform shop open dates will be noted in our Monday Newsletter each week. Please see our order form below.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please note, uniform orders can be placed at the office any day&amp;nbsp;with correct money (cash or cheque payable to Pagewood Public School P&amp;C).&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;Please&amp;nbsp;DO NOT&amp;nbsp;give uniform orders to teachers.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Second hand uniforms are available for sale on uniform shop open days.&amp;nbsp; We gladly accept all good condition second hand uniform donations.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/p/pagewood-p/news/2018/4/uniform_order_formfeb2018.pdf" target="_blank"&gt;Uniform Order 2018&lt;/a&gt; (pdf 122 KB)&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2018 23:19:16 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-08-02T23:19:16Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Uniform Shop </title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2017/12/uniform-shop-open-for-kinder-orientation.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Uniform Shop open days:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesday 30 January, 2018 at 9:45am and Thursday 1 February, 2018 at 9:15am, &lt;/strong&gt;then fortnightly from Thursday 1 February&lt;strong&gt;. &lt;/strong&gt;Orders can also be placed at the office.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;DO NOT&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;give uniform orders to teachers on money day.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The new order form for 2017&amp;nbsp;attached below.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Second hand uniforms are available for sale on uniform shop open days.&amp;nbsp; We gladly accept all good condition second hand uniform donations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Uniform Orders can be placed at the office (with correct money - cash or cheques payable to Pagewood Public School P&amp;C.&amp;nbsp; Our current team of parent volunteers is able to open the shop once a fortnight on a Thursday morning from 9.15-9.45am.&amp;nbsp; Further uniform shop dates for Term 1 will be noted in our Monday Newsletters.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/p/pagewood-p/news/2017/12/uniform_order_062017xls.pdf" target="_blank"&gt;Uniform Order Form 06 2017&lt;/a&gt; (pdf 58 KB)&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:05:14 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-03-24T18:05:14Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Email newsletters</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/7/email-newsletters.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;
	&lt;strong&gt;EMAIL NEWSLETTERS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	Many parents have opted to have the newsletter emailed to them and I would like to encourage more families to take advantage of this. You may opt to receive a paper copy as well. The email newsletters occasionally are a little "brighter" than the paper copies.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	 &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	If you would like to receive newsletters by email, could you please complete the slip below, print it and return it to your child's teacher.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;p&gt;
		 &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;
	Children's names: _________________________&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin-left: 72pt"&gt;
	__________________________&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	Parent's Name: ________________________&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	Email address: ______&amp;shy;&amp;shy;______________________&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	&lt;em&gt;&lt;u&gt;Please circle your preference:&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	I would like to receive both email and paper newsletters.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
	I would like to receive only email newsletters.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:05:14 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-03-24T18:05:14Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Public Speaking Competition</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/7/public-speaking-competition.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;
	For information on assisting your child to prepare their speech and practise impromptu speeches, please refer to the following booklet:&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/p/pagewood-p/news/2013/7/sydney_east_publicspeakingbooklet.pdf" target="_blank"&gt;Public Speaking Booklet&lt;/a&gt; (pdf 738 KB)&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>Academic Competitions for Years 3-6</title>
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	&lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/p/pagewood-p/news/2013/2/unsw_competitions2013.doc" target="_blank"&gt;Academic competitions&lt;/a&gt; (doc 159 KB) Application and payment for the 2013 academic competitions for Years 3 - 6: due on 22nd March. Application form is attached.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>Time Capsule</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/11/time-capsule.html</link>
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	Many years ago a time capsule was buried at Pagewood Public School. Some of the students who were included in the burial of the capsule have recently been discussing the whereabouts of it! If you can remember where on the school grounds&amp;nbsp;the capsule was buried, please contact our school office on 9316-9313. Any suggestions would be appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>Commemorative Pavers</title>
            <link>https://pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/11/commemorative-pavers.html</link>
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	Families and community members are invited to purchase a commemorative paver which will line the walkway at the entrance&amp;nbsp;to the school. Please&amp;nbsp;view the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/p/pagewood-p/news/2012/11/paver_flyer_25oct12.pdf" target="_blank"&gt;flyer&lt;/a&gt; (pdf 520 KB) for more information. If you are interested in purchasing a commemorative paver, please download the &lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/p/pagewood-p/news/2012/11/paver_order_form25oct12.pdf" target="_blank"&gt;order form&lt;/a&gt; (pdf 227 KB) and return to the school.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>Pagewood PS MARKET CARNIVAL</title>
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	Our school will be hosting a Market Carnival on Saturday, 27th October. Come and join us for rides, entertainment, good food and fun! Entry is free. Pre-purchase your ride tickets for $25 (or $30 on the day). Download the &lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/p/pagewood-p/news/2012/9/pps_form.pdf" target="_blank"&gt;Order Form&lt;/a&gt; (pdf 91 KB) and send to the office with your payment.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"&gt;&lt;span style="115: "&gt;From Monday, 6th December, 2010,&amp;nbsp;until late March,&amp;nbsp;our main&amp;nbsp;office will be located in the last room in the new classroom block.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"&gt;&lt;span style="115: "&gt;Thank you in anticipation of your patience and understanding!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;On Wednesday, 9th June, Pagewood Public School said farewell to our library. It was a sad day to see one of our much loved buildings removed, but we are very excited and can't wait for our new library to be built. Visit the gallery to view some photos of the removal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>
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&lt;p&gt;The senior soccer team travelled to Heffron Park last Friday to play against Maroubra Bay. We played a hard and tough game but in the end the final score was 6-1, our way. Gabby scored 3 goals. Daniel, Istvan and Yianni all scored a goal each.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By Gabby.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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