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Autumn School VacationThursday 2 April 2015 is the last day of this term. Students return to school on Tuesday 21 April 2015.

Happy HolidaysI wish everyone a safe and happy Autumn School Vacation. Please drive carefully.I want to thank all my staff for their hard work over this term. We have had a great start to the year and the school is humming along. I appreciate all the positive feedback we have been receiving of late.

Parents As PartnersMost of the school day is spent with students learning in groups or as a whole class. There is very little time for one-on-one tutoring. In fact if you do the math and see the school days at 4 ¼ hours and realise most of the time is given to whole class instruction most students have about 10 minutes a week of one-on-one instruction. As Kindergarten classes are smaller there is more one-on-one instruction. We also have two part-time support teachers and five part-time teachers’ aides.Parents can provide more one-on-one time than teachers each week. Parents and other volunteers make the world of difference too.It is important that students attend every school day unless they are unwell. We can’t teach children who are not here.

Student MisbehaviourI hardly ever need to call parents about student misbehaviour as most students here behave so well.I am often shocked when I do have call parents about their child’s misbehaviour how many take that opportunity to complain about other students. This is not the right time to do this as it simply sounds defensive and that parents are trying to deflect the issue I have called about. I am shocked if a parent says ‘My child has been bullied all term.’ I feel like saying ‘Why didn’t you call earlier? Why have you waited until your child has misbehaved before raising the issue? Interestingly I

COMING EVENTS:

Term 2 Week 1• K-6 ANZAC assembly• See assembly timetable

Carnival Dates:• School X Country 27 Apr• Zone X Country 25 May• Area X Country 11 June• School Athletics 29 July• Zone Athletics 20 Aug• Area Athletics 7 Sept

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always follow these claims and find there has been a single issue and the student has not been bullied at all.For bullying to happen there must be a power imbalance. Two students who are fighting are not necessarily in a bullying situation unless one student is significantly older, stronger or smarter than the other. We do not accept any physical or verbal aggression but unless there is a power imbalance this is misbehaviour, not bullying, and usually involves both parties in having made bad decisions.

OC Classes – Year 4 ParentsThere are 75 primary schools with opportunity classes across NSW.Successful students attend the opportunity class full-time for the duration of Years 5 and 6 at the primary school with an opportunity class. It is a two-year placement program. In the majority of cases students who accept a place in an opportunity class will leave their current school to attend the school with an opportunity class. Parents apply when the students are in Year 4. There is no provision to apply for Year 6 placement.The application website for Year 5 entry to an opportunity class in 2016 opens on Monday 27 April 2015 and closes on Friday 15 May 2015. Late applications will not be accepted. I will send the link to Year 4 parents early next term. And include it in the week 2, Term 2 Newsletter. All applications must be made online. Click here for more information on ‘OC’ classes http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/k-6assessments/ocplacement.php

Kinder 2015 Information NightWe are holding an information night on Tuesday 19 May 2015 at 7:00 PM for prospective parents. This is for adults only. This is especially for parents who have no association with the school and need basic information. Topics covered will include• Enrolment policy and procedures• School facilities and programs• Primary Schooling in the 21st century• A day in Kinder at big school• Should I start my child at school in 2016?

The session will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes with plenty of time for questions. Our Orientation Program in November is for students and parents whose enrolment has been accepted.

Easter ReadingHave your kids signed on for the Premiers Reading Challenge? Get a head start with Easter reading time. Booklists are here: What’s Your Child Reading Right Now?Find out more: https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/booklist/home.html

• T2 Sports timetable

P & C NEWS:• 6 May - P&C meeting

MUSIC MATTERS: CHOIR• Junior Choir:

Wed 8:30am• Intermediate: Thurs

8:ooam• Senior Choir: Fri 8:00am

DANCE PRACTICE:• Junior: Friday• Intermediate: Monday• Senior Girls: Wednesday• Primary Boys: Thursday

UNIFORM SHOP:WINTER STOCK IS NOW AVAILABLE!Opening Hours:



April School HolidaysHave you got April School Holidays organised yet? It’s not too late to book for a Sport And Recreation Kids’ Camp. Watch the video to see how much fun these kids are having.Find out more: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps/

School CalendarWhat’s on when? Stay on top of school Holiday, term And state Examination Dates across NSW.Find out more: http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar/?do=setviewperiod&categoryid=2&viewtype=yearview

John Benton [email protected] (Principal)

FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPALS:

School Sport Term 2 And 3 For K-6:Sport begins on the first Friday of Term 2 (24 April). Students going to netball, soccer, AFL, Macquarie sports and swimming program will not be at school during lunch time. If ordering lunch at the canteen, there will be a limited selection of foods found in 'sport group' through ‘Flexischools.’ These orders must be collected at recess. Students in K-2 will be participating in a sports program each Friday morning run by professional PE teachers. All students will wear their sports uniform with a hat. The program will run regardless of the weather.

Dance, Gymnastics And Swimming Programs:This term, K-4 students participated in the ‘Moving Bodies’ gymnastics program . The program offered a variety of activities using specialist gymnastics equipment such as balancing beams, bars, trampolines, vaulting boxes and hand held equipment. Students from Years 3 to 6 participated in weekly swimming lessons. The school’s swimming program will resume in Term 4 with Year 1 joining the program. Students in Years 5 and 6 enjoyed creative dance with Elise McCallum, a highly motivated

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DR SHOEDr Shoe will be visiting the school again next term, and also does home visits. All sales help to raise money for the school.

CANTEEN NEWS:

Bush TuckshopIf anyone would like to volunteer next term, please email me your name and the day of the week you are available and I will include you in the roster.

SNOWSPORTS TEAM ENTRY FORM NOW AVAILABLE:

See our website for snow sports form

SCHOOL BANKING:• starts Tuesday 21 April



and enthusiastic specialist. She provided the children with a range of different activities based on movement and spatial awareness.Dance for Years 3-6 will resume in Term 4.

Belinda Zorian: [email protected] Evans: [email protected](Deputy Principals)

ALL WELCOME TO OUR ANZAC DAY CEREMONY -THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2015:On Thursday 23 April, at 2pm, Wahroonga Public School will be holding an ANZAC Assembly.We will pause to mark the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, at Gallipoli, who 100 years ago made immortal the name of ANZAC.We will remember the ANZAC soldiers who fought for our country and our freedom.

We invite the school community to attend our ANZAC Assembly and to remember with us.After the assembly, there will be a wreath laying ceremony in the Lone Pine garden near the school office. See our website for more about our Anzac Assembly 2015.

The ANZAC Day Dance By Elise Garrett 6S.A few members of the senior dance group are performing a dance at our ANZAC assembly. The ANZAC dance is a contemporary lyrical piece. We are wearing white to symbolise peace between countries. Make sure you come to the assembly to see us perform.

The Dance For Senior Dance By Alyssa Vardy 6SThis dance makes me feel so full of emotions. When I dance a source of strength comes through the tip of my hands. In a way this dance feels powerful. The music is bouncy but also sad. It starts off sad but then gets into the mood of happiness. This song symbolises love, maturity, loneliness and happiness.

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What type of dance is this and why? This is a contemporary piece because it sets the mood for the dance.

Why I like the dance?I like the dance because I'm working with people I feel good to be with and I like the emotions that the dance gives me. I have never felt this way about dance before.

Belinda Zorian: [email protected] Evans: [email protected](Deputy Principals)

SPORTS NEWS:

NSW Primary Diving ChampionshipsCongratulations to Claudia M (5G) who placed 1st overall at the State Diving Championships. Claudia has gained selection for the Pan Pacific Games in Adelaide. Claudia will be competing in the 1m, 3m, 10-12 Synchro and team Synchro. Well done Claudia and we wish her good luck at the Pacific Games.

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Chess Club:• Wednesdays 6F room

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This Week's Feature Stage 3 Go To Camp:

To see more images about Stage 3 Camp, go to the 2015 Canberra Excursion gallery.



NSW Primary Swimming ChampionshipsSaskia D (3/4W) and Si-Yeon C (4E) competed at the NSW Swimming Championships last week. Both girls made it through to the finals. Saskia placed 9th overall and Si-Yeon placed 3rd overall. Congratulations girls!

AFLCongratulations to William H (5W) who was successful in gaining selection in the Sydney North AFL team. William will compete at the NSW Primary AFL Championships next term. We look forward to hearing about his success at these championships. Well done!

Alissa WilcockSports Coordinator

MUSIC MATTERS:

Extra Senior Choir Rehearsal In Term 2 week 1, Senior Choir will rehearse Thursday 1st half lunch and Friday morning at 8:00am.

COMMUNITY NOTICES:Please visit our website for• Community Notices• Chess Lessons• Piano Lessons

Stage 3 Enter Parliament

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Music Matters! What a fabulous start to the year we have had in our various musical groups and classes around the school. The Junior Choir is bursting at the seams, with over 50 enthusiastic year one and two children rehearsing each Wednesday morning with Miss Bosman. We look forward to their first performance at Assembly in Week 5 next term. The Intermediate Choir is so fun with year three and four, and we love the repertoire we’re learning. We look forward to performing an Australian song next term at the 3-6 assembly in Week 2. The Senior Choir is starting to sound very polished. We have more challenging songs to learn so progress is a little slower. We are performing at the ANZAC service in Week 1 next term. In our music RFF classes this term Kindergarten had great fun listening to Peter and the Wolf and discovering the instruments of the orchestra. In Stage One the children have enjoyed the music of Saint Saens in his Carnival of the Animals. Stage Two studied the Surprise Symphony by Haydn, and Stage Three have listened to music by American composer Aaron Copland. Next term we will have an Australian focus across all stages in Music RFF, culminating in a performance in Week 10 from Australian group Jacana, touring with Musica Viva in Schools, as well as performances from Indigenous groups celebrating NAIDOC week.

I would like to trial two new music programs in our school if there is sufficient interest from families.

Ukulele Club 3-6The first is a ukulele club. This would be for students in years 3 – 6 and would be held during lunchtime. Ukulele clubs generally have a singing focus as well as playing the uke. The school owns 30 ukuleles that students could use at school but participants may wish to purchase one for practice at home.

Recorder Ensemble 3-6The other is a recorder ensemble. This would ideally be for students in years 3 – 6 who have had basic training on the recorder in the year 1 and 2 recorder program (but this is not essential) and who may not have joined the band program but would like to continue on an instrument. I would like to develop this ensemble to have the older students progressing onto the sopranno, treble, tenor and bass recorders. Both groups would potentially have opportunities to perform at school assemblies. Could you please email Mrs Piper to indicate an Expression of Interest for either of these lunchtime



groups that would start during Term 2 if interest is great enough. [email protected] you and happy holidays to all families. See you next Term in Music Mrs Piper and Miss Bosman

P & C NEWS:

Diary Dates• P&C General meeting : 6th May @ 7pm• WPS Band Eisteddfod : 14th June• School Fair : 5th September

Nick Fiennes (President)For more information, please visit the P&C website page.

BAND NEWS

Wahroonga Band Festival : 14 June, 2015.We have 38 visiting bands entered into our band festival, which is a fabulous response. Sponsorship of the Tea Garden is being offered to Bush School families in return for advertising. We have over 20 local schools interested in performing so we are expecting 1,000 children and their parents to attend on the day. Please contact Anne if you are interested or would like more information and she will pass your details onto the Festival Committee.

Beginner BandMonday Group 1: 3:25 – 4.25. Group 2: 4:25 – 5:25. If you wish your child to be minded for the first session, please send in the signed note before next Monday’s rehearsal.Friday Group 1: 24 April, Friday Group 2: 1 May.

New Band RoomAt the P&C meeting last Wednesday, approval was given to purchase all the equipment to fit out the new band room. We are looking forward to moving in at the beginning of next term. Thank you to Derek Lightfoot and everyone who has been so involved in it becoming a reality.

PracticeTry to encourage your children to do a little practice over the holidays, so they are not too frustrated at being rusty on their return to school next term. Just playing some fun pieces will help.Have a wonderful, relaxing and safe holiday. Band rehearsals and tutorials commence Tuesday 21 April.See Band website page for important dates.



All enquiries, contact Anne Seage, on 9489 3086 or 0413 622142 – before 6.00 pm, unless it is urgent, please. [email protected]

SCHOOL BANKING

School Banking recommences in Term 2 on Tuesday, 21 April 2015. Students, please remember your yellow banking wallets.

Any queries can be forwarded to : Michelle Lightfoot, Banking [email protected]

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STUDENT SHOWCASE: STAGE 3 CAMPCamp Review By Scarlett, Graham, James, Gabi, Alice, Peyton And Aaron. The Stage 3 students participated in many exciting activities over the three days. In Parliament House we visited the Senate and the House of Representatives where we were lucky enough to see, and hear, Tony Abbott. The way the politicians spoke to each other was very interesting. We learnt that the speeches are timed- one day a speech went for 12 hours! Our experiences at the Parliamentary Education Office (located in Old Parliament House) helped up understand how to vote and the way preferential voting works.

Canberra gave us many experiences that we wouldn’t normally do. Questacon on the ‘Freefall’ was wonderful- ‘I felt as light as a feather.'At the Australian Institute of Sport (A.I.S) it was fun joining with many sports activities. All the facilities are so high-tech that the athletes improve at their sport.



The War Memorial was very interesting to see how the men suffered during the war and hearing their stories was very interesting. There are real uniforms that the soldiers fought in and the wall containing more than 100 000 names of the Australians who have died in all the wars. It was important to place poppies on the wall for remembrance. The Pool of Reflection was beautiful- the way it was set out. It was great to see what war was like and things we should all remember. A few of us were there for the Last Post ceremony at 5:00 pm.

At the Australian Art Gallery we saw the hollow logs painted by the Aborigines in 1988. It was made so they could remember their culture as there were celebrations for the 200 years of European settlement. There was a lot of abstract art and we saw work by different artists who have been studied in class.

We saw the amazing view of the design of Canberra from Mt Ainslie, both by day and night. It is a wonderful, purpose-built city.

This trip, including Pizza for lunch on the last day, was a highlight of our years at primary school. Sadly it was our last camp at the Bush School but it was certainly one to remember. Thank you to all the teachers for providing this wonderful opportunity for the Stage 3 students.

The Australian Institute Of Sport By Anousheh 6FTo be able to see and experience the Australian Institute of sport (AIS) was a wonderful opportunity to have been given.The best part of it was the Sportex, which involved a bit of rock-climbing, athletics, basketball and balancing, and interactive games to do with cycling, rowing, football and skiing, a great way to have fun and enjoy yourself. The staff members of the AIS were kind and helpful. They showed us around the aquatic centre, the gym, the gymnastics hall and the volleyball courts. We even saw some athletes training! While the staff were showing us the sport halls, they told us some interesting facts too, such as that their swimming pool is the world’s most advanced technological pool in the world because of all its camera’s and special conditions, and another fact is that you have to be at least one metre and ninety-four centimetres tall to be in the volleyball team at the AIS.The shop at the Institute was also another big hit. It had many cool items and souvenirs. Overall, I think the AIS was heaps of fun with lots of amazing activities to do and see.



Australian War Memorial By Ryan 6FOn the second day of the three day Canberra excursion, everyone went to the War Memorial. The War Memorial was very interesting. We saw dioramas of battlefields and various preserved animals used in the wars such as dogs, horses and even camels. The War Memorial became very meaningful when everyone walked outside and saw the Wall of Remembrance. We saw the amount of names on the wall were not of people who went to war but people who died fighting for our country. Everyone lined the balcony in front of the names to watch the last post ANZAC ceremony and place poppies next to names of people who died.

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