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We would like to Acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land on which our school stands upon. We would also like to pay respect to theElders both past and present of the Dharawal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.

11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050email: [email protected] web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Issue 4, Monday 18th February 2013 Week 4 Term 1

Helensburgh HighlightsPRINCIPAL REPORT

PEER SUPPORT TRAININGLast Thursday and Friday our Year 6 students participated

n training to assist them in leading peer support groups in2013. I was most impressed with their commitment to thetasks set before them and their willingness to step outbeyond their comfort zone. I know they will be great peereaders and I would like to thank Mrs Murray for organisingthe day and for the assistance she received from MsConnolly, Mr Lynch, Mrs Hanley and Mr Whelan. ThisMonday 18 February Year 6 will conclude their training witha workshop lead by Cameron Brown

SCRIPTURE LESSONSThis Wednesday all students from Kindergarten to Year 6

will have the opportunity to attend Religious educationclasses. The school follows the Department of Educationand Communities guidelines related to the teaching of SREwith representatives from the various faiths conductingessons across the school every Wednesday morning.Lessons are scheduled for 30 minutes and are divided intotwo groups. Scripture is offered for all students of theCatholic faith and the remainder of students are grouped ina combined protestant scripture lesson lead by scriptureteachers from a variety of local churches. Students areallocated to scripture groups on the information providedby parents when enrolling their children. If you do not wish

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SUNSMART POLICYParents are reminded that the school has a No Hat, Play inthe Shade Policy but I would request that all studentsshould have a hat. It is impossible to walk around ourschool without being subjected to the rays of the sun.Students are also encouraged to cover up and to wearsunscreen. Sunscreen is provided at school but it would bebetter to have applied sunscreen to children before theycome to school.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATIONCOMPETITION BEGINSThis week will see the commencement of interschoolcompetitive team sports. This will mean students willduring the course of the competition, travel by bus tosporting fields outside of Helensburgh. It also means thatthis will be the first opportunity for Year 3 to participate innterschool sports. I would like to wish all our students wellas they try out to have the honour of representing theirschool in a PSSA team.

SCHOOL VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONSOne source of financial provision for the operation of ourschool is by the collection of school contributions.

Voluntary Contributions are set by the P&C Association at

$40 for the first child and $70 for a family. At HelensburghPublic School our voluntary school contributions are usedfor classroom resources and payment would be greatlyappreciated.

Christopher Connor

PrincipalHelensburgh Public School

Important Dates to RememberDate Event

20th Feb Canteen AGM in the canteen 12.30pm21st Feb Sport in Schools Australia K-6/

Stage 1 Assembly 1.50pm22nd Feb Heathcote HS Selective Class Test25th Feb Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening

(Steps) Kindergarten28th Feb Sport in Schools Australia K-6

K-6 Assembly 1.50pm1st Mar School Clean Up Day5th Mar PSSA Engadine Zone Swimming Carnival/

Bulli HS Parent Expo evening for Yr 5 & 66th Mar School Photos

7th Mar Sport in Schools Australia K-612th Mar P&C AGM14th Mar Selective HS Placement Tests/

Sport in Schools Australia K-6

2013 TextbooksTextbook notes have been sent home with all studentstoday (a copy is also available on our website). Books willbe distributed to students after 11th March and paymenthas been received. Please contact Mr Connor if you areexperiencing financial difficulty and payment options canbe arranged.

2013 School PhotosSchool photo envelopes have been sent home withstudents today. All students should have received their ownindividual envelope, spares are available from the office.Family photo envelopes are also available.

Problem accessing school emailsOur apologies if anything has been omitted from thisweeks Highlights as we have been unable to access theschool email account today.


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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2013 SCHOOL LEADERS

Library Term 1Library Computers at LunchtimeWhen using library computers at lunchtime children arereminded that USB sticks are not to be inserted intocomputers unless for educational purposes. USB sticks mustbe scanned for viruses before they are used. No games,videos or music can be uploaded from personal devices ordownloaded from the internet.

Many games can be accessed from the internet at lunchtimethat may not be allowed during learning time, however anygames which involve guns or violence are not permitted. Ifn doubt please ask.

Student Representative CouncilCongratulations to all our SRC representatives this year.

Mr McQueenTeacher Librarian

Band and Instrument Lesson NewsBy now I have seen all of you at least once in lessons, wehave a great group of enthusiastic, budding musicians thisyear! All lessons (band and private) will now be in thedungeon. (Sounds much worse than it is!) If you are notsure where that is, please stop me in the playground andask. There are still some instruments available for hire andto start learning. If you think you'd like to join band, now isthe time when everyone is starting out! If you have anyquestions, please ask. Keep Playing!Mrs. Garvie

Spare ClothingWe are in urgent need of girls clean undies size 6-10.

NSW Public School Primary and Junior DramaEnsembles AuditionsThe NSW Public School Primary and Junior DramaEnsembles Auditions for Years 5 and 6 are currently beingorganised. If your child/children attend Drama classoutside school and is/are exhibiting talent, you may beinterested. Please visit www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au for fulldetails and application criteria.

Peer Support: Helensburgh Public School 2013

Peer Support TrainingThe Year 6 Classes completed Peer Support Training this

week. On Thursday, Friday and today (14

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February), all Year 6 children participated in games,activities, discussions, and tasks to develop their leadershipskills.Our thanks go to the wonderful P and C for fully fundingRXU3HHU6XSSRUW3URJUDP$GGLWLRQDOO\WKHFRVWRIWRGD\Vincursion was fully covered by the P & C which saved theparents considerable cost.Thanks, also to the canteen ladies who organised andserved lovely meal deals for the Year 6 children to enjoy asa special treat.Many thanks,Louise MurrayPeer Support Organiser

Class StudentRepresentive

Reserve

2C Kyah Jasmine

2D Mimi Jaz

2/3G Chloe Zali

3J Naomi Riley

3M Ruby Jasmin

3/4H Sabina Harrison

4C Dylan Aleisha

4/5S Gemma Tahlia

5B Kye Aimee

5T Mady Blake

6C Daisy Ryan

6M Lily Kristen

K/6R Michael

Environmental NewsWelcome back!Our Environment team is composed of students,staff, parents, and is guided by Colin La Flamme,Environmental Scientist. Together we aim topromote understanding of, and actively engage in,environmentally sustainable practises, as wellcreating and protecting beautiful natural interactivespaces within our school grounds. The role of the

team includes maintenance of our veggie, sensoryand bush-tucker garden, rainforest area, bush trailand quiet area.Thursdays are our regular meeting , from 10am.Parents and community members are very welcometo join at any time, for whatever period of time isconvenient.Great news! Stamps, corks, elastic bands, mobilephones, ink cartridges, batteries and paper arecollected by our office staff for recycling. 6C willnow organise the recycling of your Nespresso ( andother brand) coffee pods! Please leave any of theseitems at the office. Ms Lewis
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Wollongong High School of the Performing ArtsAudition Application forms for Year 7 2014 are availablefrom the office. Applications close on 8th March andthe auditions are over 2 weeks with the allocation dates foreach area. The payment is now $38.50 for one area and$22 for each additional area. Please note: Parents ofstudents applying for enrolment as a Performing Arts/9LVXDO $UWV VWXGHQW ZLOO DOVR QHHG WR FRPSOHWH WKH &KRLFHRI6HFRQGDU\6FKRROV)RUPDVHLWKHUDORFDOHQUROPHQWRUD

non-local enrolment, depending upon their residentialaddress.

High School Information for Year 6 ParentsOpen nights will soon be held in most local high schools.Please see Mrs Murray if you have any further queries.Open nights include:

Expo Evening: Wollongong High School Of ThePerforming ArtsNext Thursday, 28th February, 2013 The Wollongong HS ofthe Performing Arts will be holding an open night from 5.30 7.00 pm. This is a High School of Excellence:Academically and in the Performing Arts. Interestedparents may contact the High School direct on 4229 6844.

Bulli High School Year 5 and 6 Parent EveningOn Tuesday 5 March Bulli HS will host its Expo evening forparents of students in Yr 5 and 6 2013 at 6.30pm. Pleasecontact the school on 4284 8266.

Engadine High School 2013 Open NightOn Tuesday 5 March Engadine HS will host an Open Night6.30pm-9.00pm. Interested parents can contact the schooldirect on 9520 0411 or 9520 0124.

Heathcote High School 2013 Open NightHeathcote High will host an Open Night on Tuesday 26thFebruary, 2013, from 6.30 8.30 pm. Interested parentscan contact the school direct on 9520 9488.

Canteen HelpersName______________________________________________Phone No.________________________

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Robotics LegoThree kids from Helensburgh school, Marnie (5B) Nicola(5B) Jiah (6M) Team captain and two ex-students; Glenand Andrew will compete next Sunday the 24th of Februaryin the FIRST Lego League Australian and New ZealandNational Championship. The team called Komplete Kaosmoved through the state competition in December 2012and will present their robot and research innovation at the

national level on Sunday week.

Urgent MessagesIf you have and urgent message for your child please don'trely on email as they are not regularly checked throughoutthe day. Please phone the school and the office staff willendeavour to relay the message.

CANTEEN N EWSOur canteen AGM will be held Wednesday 20thFebruary at 12.30 in the canteen. We encourage allour volunteers to come along and contribute to thecalendar and ideas for the coming year.Monday 25th Feb is Milkshake Monday.Chocolate, strawberry or caramel milkshakes will beon sale at lunchtime ONLYfor $1.

Thursday 7th March will be cheese n bacon roll day.More details will follow.Our Wednesday homemade beef lasagne will sell for$3 as per the issued price list. Our new price list isalso available on the website.Dinosaur shaped non crust sandwiches are alsoavailable, just mark your bag.We are now compiling a new canteen roster for terms2 to 4 this year. We are in urgent need of helpers, ifyou can spare one half day per month please fill outthe form in this highlights and return it to the canteen

A.S.A.P. If you have any queries, please drop by the

canteen and see us.Jan 4294 1778 and Bronwyn 4294 3568


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Results Swimming Carnival 2013

Overall House Champions1st Hargrave 500 pts 2nd Flinders 409 pts3rd Bass 395 pts 4th Mitchell 335 pts

CHAMPIONS

BOYS JUNIORS BOYS 11 YEARS BOYS SENIORS

1 Bowen

2 Nathan3 Cassius

18

169

1 Lachie

2 Beau3 Jack

14

103

1 Jackson

2 Gabe3 Drew

13

1110

GIRLS JUNIORS GIRLS 11 YEARS GIRLS SENIORS

1 Macey2 Jessica

128

1 Amy2 Minnie3 Aahlia

241413

1 Emily2 Lara3 Kristen

2354

GIRLS BOYS

Event Name House Time Name House Time

All Age100 MF/s

AmyEmilyAahliaMinnie

HFMH

1:21:111:30:631:38:191:42:35

JacksonNathanBillyCassius

HHHB

1:25:371:36:021:36:621:43:43

8 YR50MAge Race

BrookeAmityKiaraLaila

HMMH

1:03:431:04:541:07:721:09:29

CooperLachlanHarry

MBF

51:921:14:021:14:35

9 YR50MAge Race

EllaNaomiBriannaJordan

HBMB

1:06:421:17:061:17:691:18:77

BowenNoahRyanHarrison

BFFB

41:3950:0550:1650:51

10 YR50MAge Race

MaceyAleishaJessicaMaya

FHFB

48:6250:4050:7754:83

NathanCassiusBillyDylan

HBHM

40:6641:2741:6747:53

11 YR50MAge Race

AmyMinnieAahliaJade

HHMM

36:9343:6142:8044:87

BeauLachieKyeJack

HMFB

44:8347:6147:5948:00

12 YR50M

Age Race

EmilyKristen

LaraElla

FF

HF

38:2541:03

42:3343:00

JacksonSlade

DaneGabe

HB

MM

37:3042:87

46:5148:39

JuniorBr/s

MaceyJessicaMayaShaylee

FFBH

1:07:161:10:771:10:631:28:80

NathanBillyBowenDylan

HHBM

1:01:521:06:531:07:151:09:49

11 YRBr/s

AmyAahliaMinnieJemma

HMHB

45:201:02:591:05:531:07:09

LachieJamesBeauCorey

MMHH

1:11:491:11:491:12:471:12:73


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12Br/s

EmilyDaisyMollyKristen

FFMF

55:2355:7256:8059:55

JacksonByronDrewRiley

HFBM

55:681:04:291:08:201:11:97

JuniorBk/s

MaceyJessica

RubyPolly

FF

BF

54:961:07:97

1:08:221:09:97

BowenDylan

NathanCassius

BM

HB

54:4555:90

57:571:00:27

11 YRBk/s

AmyMinnieMaddieAahlia

HHHM

46:4159:36

1:00:731:01:87

BeauLachieJackCorey

HMBH

1:01:041:13:001:16:371:21:45

12Bk/s

EmilyTaylahLara

FFH

49:2952:1152:47

JacksonDaneEthanDrew

HMHB

49:4557:871:00:611:04:05

JuniorB/Fly

MaceyClareTahliaChloe

FFHM

1:11:681:52:111:54:692:09:03

BowenNathanCassiusGeordon

BHBF

54:6455:84

1:03:461:27:63

11 YRB/Fly

AmyMinnieAahlia

HHM

41:9859:63

1:04:52

Lachie M 1:23:04

12-13B/Fly

Emily F 54:04 Byron CGabeDrew

Ted

HMB

B

1:10:191:15:391:21:18

1:53:79JuniorMedley

Matilda B 6:57:84 BowenDylanCassiusSamuel

BMBF

4:01:114:49:244:59:337:03:37

SeniorMedley

AmyEmilyMinnieAahlia

HFHM

3:25:314:09:464:40:134:40:15

DrewGabe

BM

5:26:535:28:62

JuniorRelay

1 Alannah, Brianna, Chloe, Tikeira2 Polly, Jasmin, Jessica & Macey4 Tahlia, Sabina, Leah & Alex3 Jordan, Matilda, Tahlia & Maya

1 Harrison, Cassius, Bowen & Josh2 Billy,Hugo, Noah & Nathan3 Ryan, Noah, Ryan & Aiden4 Dylan, Justin, Taj & Samuel

SeniorRelay

1 Jade, Olivia, Aahlia & Molly2 Kristen, Daisy, Ella & Emily3 Lara, Minnie, Zoe, Maddie & Amy4 Chloe, Jasmin, Gemma & Isabella

1 Jackson, Ethan, Beau, Corey & Kyle4 Lachie, Gabe, Dane, Riley3 Drew, Cam, Jack & Slade2 Byron , Will Harry, Geordan


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Community Notices

Musical Instruments for Sale

Used clarinet for sale, most likely needs a service. $380. Please call Kerry on 0413 142 655Electric Keyboard for sale (no stand) $40, contact Julie ([email protected]

Free

Round trampoline medium size Phone 0416 264 157

Seacliff Hockey Club Registrations 2013

/RRNLQJIRUXQGHUDQGVLQ1HZXQGHUVJHWDIUHHKRFNH\VWLFNZLWK5HJR&RVW)URPIRUXQGHUVTraining once a week locally. For more information phone Kylie Fussell on 0419 610 890 or www.seacliffhockey .com.au

Shamrocks Junior Rugby

Registration Day 2013 20th Feb 5pm - 7pm Age groups - 8V8V8V8V8V8V8V8V8V8VNew players welcome. Registrations to be held at Ocean Park Woonona Contact: Andrew Cracknell ph 0432 944 543 or Megan

Cracknell ph 0403 796 246 Birth certificate required for new players.

Grand Pacific Walk Information SessionSunday 3rd March 11am - 1pm, next to North Beach Bathers Pavillion For more information visit the Council website at

www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/grandpacificwalkor call Paula Kennedy on 4227656.

Family Fun Run

It's the Big Fat Smile 'Kids and Family' Fun Run that is on as part of the 2013 Splash and Dash Festival. Featuring a 5km runand walk (Summer Run5), kids and adult swims and aquathon (kids and adults). For more information

http://splashndash.aquathon.com.au

Robotics Lego

The Robotics Lego group are resuming in 2013. Last year we had a fabulous start to the activity with a group meeting everyTuesday in the school library from 3.30 to 5.30pm. The cost is $20 per two hour session and we are a not-for-profit

group. The Robotics Lego League uses teamwork and fun to teach children, design, construction, robotics principals and basiccomputer programming. It is aimed at children between the ages of 8 and 12 years old. Boys AND girls. It is run world wide

with a large number of clubs and a national competitive league in Australia, go to http://firstlegoleague.org/for furtherinformation. Although when you look at the site please keep in mind that not all Lego Leagues enter the competitions. Many ofthe kids in our group are there for the fun and challenge. If your child is interested in becoming a participant please contact

me [email protected] give your email/phone details to Mr McQueen in the library.

Citylife ADHD Support Group

Coffee mornings and support group provide a place for parents and carers to find information on ADHD and other associateddisorders, to share with one another, learn from each other and to encourage one another. Our next meeting Theme: What's

your story? Friday Feb 22, 10:30am Citylife Church 129 Jardine St, Fairy Meadow (west end of street in cul-de-sac) No cost,donations appreciated. For information phone 42844414 or 0413048453

MindQuest 2013 68th NSW Talent Enrichment Weekend

St George Girls HS Victoria St Kogarah Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 April 2013 will be held for students 1-6. The cost of theweekend is $170 including GST contact your school for a brochure or Shelagh Poray 02 4232 2494 Closing date Friday 8

March 2013

Bounce into Basketball at Helensburgh

At Helensburgh Community Centre Monday afternoons during school terms 4pm-5.15pm starts Monday 18th February cost$6.50 per class or $60 paid in advance for 10 classes Registration $20 for all new players fees include insurance, coaching,

court hire and equipment hire download enrolment form from our website www.sutherland.basketball.net.au
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