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        <title>News</title>
        <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au</link>
        <description>Robertson 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://robertson-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 19:06:18 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2020-01-28T19:06:18Z</dc:date>
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            <title>#Ready2020 – a great year starts here</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 13:29:52 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2020-01-21T13:29:52Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Staying healthy into the new school year</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 16:51:19 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-12-20T16:51:19Z</dc:date>
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            <title>NSW schools respond to bushfires</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 17:15:59 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-11-11T17:15:59Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 16:03:58 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-10-22T16:03:58Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Have your say on before and after school care</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 13:38:21 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-09-13T13:38:21Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Book yourself in for Reading Hour</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 11:24:50 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-09-12T11:24:50Z</dc:date>
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            <title>How to be smart and safe on social media</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 11:45:14 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-09-05T11:45:14Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Education Week – Every student, every voice</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 14:09:59 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-08-01T14:09:59Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 11:40:15 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-06-14T11:40:15Z</dc:date>
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            <title>The Game Changer Challenge is back</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 12:25:51 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-05-31T12:25:51Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Your NAPLAN questions answered</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 15:18:42 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-05-09T15:18:42Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Apply now for My Community Project funding</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 15:12:05 AEST</pubDate>
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            <title>Bring back memories, not measles</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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;
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&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 15:22:26 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-04-11T15:22:26Z</dc:date>
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            <title>5 road safety tips for parents and carers</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 13:31:36 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <title>Back to school</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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 15:02:31 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2019-01-25T15:02:31Z</dc:date>
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            <title>2019 school budget allocations</title>
            <link>https://robertson-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;
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            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:25:57 AEDT</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-11-12T16:25:57Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Premier highlights the value of public education</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/8/premier-highlights-the-value-of-public-education.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="sws-lead-paragraph"&gt;Kiama and Parramatta public schools hosted the launch of Education Week today.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, with (from left): Education Minister Rob Stokes; State Member for Parramatta, Geoff Lee; Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott; student performers and comperes, and the Principal of Parramatta Public School, Gail Charlier (far right).&lt;/p&gt;
&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 &lt;a href="https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/education-week"&gt;Education Week&lt;/a&gt; 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'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'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's schools – creating tomorrow'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'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>Sun, 23 Sep 2018 13:05:43 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-09-23T13:05:43Z</dc:date>
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            <title>GYMNASTRIX PROGRAM - Term 3 2018</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/7/gymnastrix-program-term-3-2018.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;In Term 3&amp;nbsp;we will once again be&amp;nbsp;offering the Gymnastrix program to&amp;nbsp;all our students.&amp;nbsp; Attached is further information.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/r/robertson-p/news/2018/7/gymnastrix_18.pdf" target="_blank"&gt;Gymnastrix 18&lt;/a&gt; (pdf 172 KB)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:20:43 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-09-17T20:20:43Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Science discovery day</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/6/science-discovery-day-test.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Year 6 had a fabulous day in Mittagong with the University of Wollong science team.&amp;nbsp; They had a range of activites to do.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2018 19:02:04 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-09-22T19:02:04Z</dc:date>
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            <title>A relaxing afternoon</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/6/a-relaxing-afternoon.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Our school volunteers enjoyed their afternoon tea served by the students of Y6 on our sunny terrace looking out over the gardens.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div style="left: -10000px; top: 0px; width: 9000px; position: absolute;"&gt;&lt;div&gt;for all our volunteers who have generously donated their time to help the students of our school.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
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            <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:25:20 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-06-21T11:25:20Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Soccer Knockout comp</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/6/soccer-knockout-comp.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Years 3-6 played some of their best games yesterday in the soccer knockout comps with Exeter and Moss Vale.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:19:15 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-06-21T11:19:15Z</dc:date>
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            <title>New Enrolments 2018</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2018/1/new-enrolments-2018.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;For all new enrolments in 2018 please 'phone Susan on 0400 477 769.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:20:44 AEST</pubDate>
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            <dc:date>2018-09-17T20:20:44Z</dc:date>
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            <title>Our Class Weeblies</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2017/10/our-class-weeblies.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p style="text-align: right;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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   &lt;h3&gt;Our class weeblies are the place to find out what's happening in our classrooms.&lt;/h3&gt;
   &lt;p&gt;Filled with info on what students are learning, extra-curricular activities, photos, info for parents and more.&lt;/p&gt;
   &lt;p&gt;Find your class below:&lt;/p&gt;
   &lt;ul&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" class="external-link" href="http://mrsrrps.weebly.com/"&gt;Hill - Mrs Roodenrys&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" class="external-link" href="http://rpshaworth.weebly.com/"&gt;Clark - Mrs Haworth &amp; Miss Thomas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" class="external-link" href="http://rpskeat.weebly.com/"&gt;Richardson -&amp;nbsp;Mrs Keat and Mrs Armstrong&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" class="external-link" href="http://rpswilson.weebly.com/"&gt;Ormsby - Mrs Wilson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" class="external-link" href="http://mrornelasweb.weebly.com/"&gt;O'Sullivan -&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Mr Ornelas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
    &lt;li&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" class="external-link" href="http://rpsmoule.weebly.com/"&gt;Hargrave - Ms Moule&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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            <title>Kindergarten 2017 Enrolling now!</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2016/6/kindergarten-2017-enrolling-now.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Starting school is an important step for your child.&amp;nbsp; We are very much looking forward to being part of your child's educational journey and commencing a wonderful partnership between your family and our school.&amp;nbsp; We like to prepare early for our incoming Kindergarten students.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Enrolling at Robertson Public School starts now!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you would like to attend our Kindergarten Orientation Program, please contact us on 4885 1284 or email&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:robertson-p.school@det,nsw.edu.au"&gt;robertson-p.school@det,nsw.edu.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thursday, 20th October 2016&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 11:30 - 12:30pm&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thursday, 27th October 2016&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 11:30 - 12:30pm&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thursday, 3rd November 2016&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;11:30 - 12:30pm&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thursday, 10th November 2016&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;11:30 - 1:30pm&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/r/robertson-p/news/2016/6/kindergarten_orientation2017.pdf" target="_blank"&gt;KindyStart 2017&lt;/a&gt; (pdf 434 KB)&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:20:44 AEST</pubDate>
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            <title>Weeblies</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2016/6/weeblies.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;Each classroom teacher at Robertson Public School has created a weebly for their class with the view to this being a platform where they can share what is happening in the classrooms, display photos, provide information on homework/contracts/assignments and also communicate information. You will find a link to each classes weebly on our school website. We do hope you enjoy this extra way in which we are sharing with you what is happening in classrooms.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:20:45 AEST</pubDate>
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            <title>Kinder Orientation</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2016/5/kindy-start.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you live in Robertson, your local school is Robertson Public School.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our Kindergarten orientation&amp;nbsp;Progam will show you what our wonderful school offers!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The program will give your child social skills, early literacy and numeracy skills, fine and gross motor skills and will also give them a chance to familiarise themselves with our school, classrooms and teachers.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Parents are welcome to stay with their child in the classroom. If this is your child's preschool day, please speak with pre-school staff to discuss options.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; It is not compulsory for your child to attend every session. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact our Principal Susan Matthews, on 4885 1284.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>New Enrolments</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2015/5/new-enrolments1.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;
	For information on new enrolments please 'phone the Admin Office on&amp;nbsp;4885 1284.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>Interrelate for Years 5 &amp; 6</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2014/7/interrelate-for-years-5-6.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;
	Interrelate has the acknowledgement of government, education and health authorities to provide relationship education in schools throughout NSW.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Responsible relationship education is instruction on issues relating to healthy relationships, self care, mental health, changes during puberty, human sexuality, protective behaviours and wellbeing.&lt;/p&gt;
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	During August Years 5 &amp; 6 will be participating in this program, thanks to the generosity of our hard working P&amp;C.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Information on these programs are available on this website&amp;nbsp;under&amp;nbsp;Curriculum &amp; Activities - Permission Notes.&lt;/p&gt;
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	After-school Care&lt;/p&gt;
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	Attached to this newsletter is a short survey about establishing after-school care facilities here in Robertson. Over the years various people have attempted to establish suitable, reliable after-school care for their children but always run into pitfalls. Here is an opportunity to have quality, fun and reliable care run by the same agency as our local pre-school "Big Fat Smile", and in their premises. Big Fat Smile staff would walk students safely to care each school afternoon. Surveys need to be returned to our school no later than Friday 29&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; November 2013. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>Science Day</title>
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	Science Day&lt;/p&gt;
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	What an exciting atmosphere we had in all classrooms last Friday during our middle learning session when we staged our own Science Day! Each teacher prepared 3-4 fun activities to challenge thinking and to&amp;nbsp;enable students to investigate and predict what might&amp;nbsp;happen. Students moved around activities in Term 2's peer Support groups which allowed Year 6 students to again take on the role of leader and mentor. Our thanks go to Mrs Norton for her organisation of this day, staff for their&amp;nbsp;creative planning and students for their engagement and enjoyment of all activities. Well done to all!&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>SRC Pyjama Mufti Day</title>
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	The SRC are holding a pyjama mufti day on Thursday, 29th August.&amp;nbsp; It will be a gold coin donation to participate in this day.&amp;nbsp; Please make sure you are really warm under your pyjamas!&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>Family Movie - The Smurfs</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/5/family-movie-the-smurfs.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;
	The Robertson Bowling Club proudly presents "The Smurfs", Sunday 26th May at 4.00pm.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Entry by&amp;nbsp;Gold Coin donation. All proceeds to Robertson Public School.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Slushies &amp; popcorn available. An 'All you can eat' Thai Buffet will be available from 6.00pm.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>School Cross Country Canteen</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/3/school-cross-country-canteen.html</link>
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	The P&amp;C is running a canteen at Hampden Park for the school cross country on Wednesday, 10th April.&amp;nbsp; If you would like to help in the canteen please ring Kathy on&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;0411 244 151.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>Anaphylaxis</title>
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												The safety and wellbeing of your child is of paramount importance to us, including where your child is diagnosed at risk of a severe allergic reaction..&amp;nbsp; It is important that parents notify the school if their child has an allergy.&lt;/div&gt;
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													Anaphylaxis is a severe and sometimes sudden allergic reaction that is potentially life-threatening and always requires an emergency response. As with other serious health conditions, schools put in place strategies to support students at risk of anaphylaxis at school or while they are engaged in school related activities.&lt;/p&gt;
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													Additional measures to support students at risk of anaphylaxis have recently been introduced&lt;br /&gt;
													These measures include updated procedures and information about precautions schools can take to minimise the risk of exposure to allergens and training requirements for staff, regardless of whether or not there is a student with anaphylaxis at school.&lt;/p&gt;
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														NSW Public Schools website &lt;a class="external-link" href="http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/studenthealth/conditions/anaphylaxis/index.php" target="_blank"&gt;Anaphylaxis section&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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														&lt;a class="external-link" href="http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/studenthealth/conditions/anaphylaxis/guidelines/index.php" target="_blank"&gt;Anaphylaxis Procedures for Schools&lt;/a&gt; contains action steps for parents.&lt;/li&gt;
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													The Department of Education and Communities develops support material for schools about anaphylaxis on an ongoing basis.&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>District Swimming Champions!!</title>
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	Congratulations to&amp;nbsp;our District Swimming Team on their magnificent efforts and triumph last Friday at Mittagong Pool. Not only did these swimmers win the Handicap Trophy which is determined on school enrolments but their superb swimming wins and places resulted in our school of only 174 student enrolments winning the Wingecarribee District Swimming Carnival overall!&lt;/p&gt;
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	Our triumphs don't stop there as Liam won the Junior Boy Champion and Joel the Senior boy Champion. Gaining the Runner Up Junior Girl was Ivy, Runner Up Junior Boy was Mitchell and Runner Up Senior Boy&amp;nbsp;was Nicholas.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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	Well done to all our swimmers.&amp;nbsp; We are very proud of you all!&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>Interrelate</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2013/2/interrelate.html</link>
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	Many parents find it hard to discuss or answer questions relating to sexuality education . . . &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;We know how to ‘help break the ice'&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp; Interrelate programs are interactive, family focused and presented in the context of caring relationships.&amp;nbsp; Our fully trained and experienced educators, who adhere to a strict code of ethics, conduct the program.&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;strong&gt;Session 1:&amp;nbsp; &lt;em&gt;"Where Did I Come From?"&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;strong&gt;1 hour – Years 3, 4, 5 &amp; 6&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	In this session children are eager to learn more about how their bodies work and the differences between males and females.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;strong&gt;Session 2:&amp;nbsp; &lt;em&gt;"Preparing for Puberty"&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;strong&gt;1 hour – Years &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5 &amp; 6&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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	This session helps to prepare children and parents/caregivers for the physical, social and emotional changes associated with puberty. Changing emotions and relationships with families and peers are addressed.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;a href="/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/r/robertson-p/news/2013/2/interrelate.pdf" target="_blank"&gt;Interrelate&lt;/a&gt; (pdf 193 KB)&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>PARENTING SURVIVAL SKILLS</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/10/parenting-survival-skills1.html</link>
            <description>&lt;p&gt;
	How to stay positive and take care of yourself when parentilng small children - practical ideas, informaion and where to go for help.&lt;/p&gt;
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	This workshop will be presented by Linda Burgess from Wingecarribee Family Support Services.&lt;/p&gt;
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	It is FREE to attend this workshop to be held at the Robertson Doctor on Wednesday, 17th October from 6.30-8.00pm.&lt;/p&gt;
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	For more infor ring 4885 2569&lt;/p&gt;
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            <title>Robertson FETE!</title>
            <link>https://robertson-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2012/10/robertson-fete.html</link>
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	Saturday, 27th October 2012&lt;/p&gt;
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	10.00am - 3.00pm&lt;/p&gt;
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	Inflatable slide, jumping castle, sticky velcro wall, dodgem cars, plus LOTS more!&lt;/p&gt;
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	Extravaganza 2012 will be on Wednesday, 19th September in the School of Arts Hall from 6.00pm - tickets $4 each.&lt;/p&gt;
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	There will be a matinee performance on Thursday, 20th September in the School of Arts Hall from 12 noon - tickets $4 each.&lt;/p&gt;
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	P&amp;C Trivia Night&lt;/p&gt;
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	Saturday 28&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;July&lt;/p&gt;
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	6:30pm&lt;/p&gt;
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	Robertson Bowling Club&lt;/p&gt;
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	Tables of 8&lt;/p&gt;
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	Loads of prizes&lt;/p&gt;
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	$10 per person&lt;/p&gt;
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	For bookings, please TEXT&lt;/p&gt;
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	&lt;strong&gt;ALL &lt;/strong&gt;children return to school for Term 2 on Thursday, 26th April 2012.&lt;/p&gt;
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	Due to the inclement weather we will just have to try to snatch an hour of dry weather whenever we can in the next week.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;strong&gt;KW&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Monday, 21st September 2010&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;School of Arts Hall - 2.15pm sharp&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ALL WELCOME!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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