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MANLY WEST MINI MATTERS WEEK 3 TERM 9 Wednesday 18th September, 2019

WEBSITE: http://www. manlywest-p.schools.nsw.edu.au EMAIL: manlywest-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au P&C www.manlywestpandc.org.au

Principal’s Message

Diary Dates: 8am Thursday 19th September Yr 4, 5 & 6 ICAS Mathematics test

8:20 - 9:10am Parent Maths K-2 Workshop

10am - 4pm Saturday 21st September P&C Manly West Carnival

Tell Them From Me Parent Survey - Please complete by the end of the term.

P&C Manly West Carnival

We wish everyone a fabulous time at the P&C Manly West Carnival this Saturday 21st September. Thank you to our extraordinary Manly West School Community for their outstanding contributions and support. Please assist the Carnival Committee by exiting the school grounds as quickly as possible on Friday afternoon for Carnival preparation.

NAPLAN

Next Monday, NAPLAN results will be sent home with Year 3 & Year 5 students.

Visible Learning Focus Group and interviews.

Our school staff and students have been on a Visible Learning journey since 2017. We know that a child is a Visible Learner when they can articulate what they are learning and the next learning steps, when they use self-regulation strategies and when they actively seek feedback from teacher and peers. This term, Mrs Mwanga and I will be conducting some interviews and focus groups with randomly selected students to compare our progression of the Visible Learning program with 2017 data.

Premier’s Debating Challenge

Congratulations to the following students who won their debate last week at Mona Vale to compete in the Debating Finals Knockout next week: Charlotte Blenkhorn, Lucy Coelho, Hannah Grant, Daniel Grcev and Lara Pedersen-Jones. Thank you to Mrs Coningham and Miss Monds for leading the debating at Manly West.

Performance Band Town Hall

Congratulations to the Performance Band, conducted by Penny Coucill, performing at Town Hall last night. This was an invitation only event and a wonderful opportunity for our Performance Band to play at an iconic venue.

Regional Athletics

Congratulations to Octavia Williams who was awarded Zone Athletics Champion after gaining first place in 100m sprint, 200m sprint, senior girls’ relay, high jump and second place in shot put at the Zone Athletics Carnival. Octavia and Chase Perrett, Kaia Kumeroa, Prescott Williams, Banjo Kirkham, Luana Da Rocha, Ally Rounsley, Zoe Burke, Isabelle Davies, Taj Ballesty, Zach Rowland, Ollie Nicol, Owen Koster, Emma Kramer and Harvey Matheson will now compete at the Regional Athletics Carnival next term.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Congratulations to the following students who will receive Platinum certificates for their participation in the Premier’s Reading Challenge seven years in a row from Kindergarten to Year 6: Emily Alver, Aleyna Bilgic, Audrey Costello, Cameron Green, William Hough, Jodie Lewis, Gabriel Lucas, Octavia Williams and Alice Yardley.

South Coast Music Camp

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to attend the South Coast Music Camp next week with Miss Penny Coucill: Cooper Singleton, Jemima Hugman, Michael Hector, Aleyna Bilgic, Nathan Dickson, Amy Barnett, Freida Kirkham, Iris Watt, Charlotte Blenkhorn, Anna Gillies, Erin Butcher and Alice Yardley.

Parking Safety

In the past week, there were two illegal parking incidents in Hill and Boyle Streets, in which children’s safety was compromised. We ask that parents please take the time and care to park legally and make safety a priority.

Student News

Congratulations to Carlito Vesely who just returned from representing Australia in the 2000m kayaking competition in Brateslavia in Slovakia this term.

Good luck to all the students attending the Debating Camp next week: Xenia Beck, Isabella Cammack, Orla Beacham, Stephanie Smart and Willow Conway.

Congratulations Mischa Cooray, Cora Gilchrist and Sarah Martin, who will be representing Manly West and developing their choreographic skills and ballet knowledge at the Australian Ballet Repertoire Workshops this week.

Mrs Julie Organ

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Deputy Principal

ICAS Tests – Mathematics Year 3: After contacting UNSW Global, due to ongoing technical problems and the number of students sitting the Mathematics test, Year 3 sat their test at school today and do not need to be at school at 8am Thursday 19th September to sit their test. Years 4, 5 and 6: The test for Years 4, 5 and 6 will still be held on Thursday 19th September at 8am. Students will need to be ready at the allocated room. Year 6 – 6A Mrs Gaynor Year 5 – PC Lab Mr Messent & Miss Wyles Year 4 – Cyber City Mrs Bombadeirio & Miss Peters The Partners in Learning Parent Feedback Survey Manly West staff appreciate the support and feedback we receive from you as parents as we work in partnership with you and your child/children. We encourage you to complete the Tell Them From Me Survey to assist us when evaluating school programs and systems. Further information regarding this survey can be found at https://www.surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/images/FAQs/TTFM_Parent_Survey_FAQs_Parent_and_Carers_T3_2019.pdf

To complete the survey, please follow this link: http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/86x7p Wellbeing - Smiling Minds As part of our wellbeing programs, staff at Manly West have participated in professional learning on the Smiling Minds program. Smiling Minds is a Mindfulness program that offers a leading approach to building healthy minds, engaged classrooms and equipping a generation of young people with the skills they need to thrive. The benefits for students include increased mental wellbeing, greater concentration and focus, improved academic performance, clear strategies for emotional regulation, better relationships and improved resilience. We are in the process of developing a whole school program to support our students. Miss Catherine Wyles

Relieving Deputy Principal

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K-2 Maths Workshop for Parents Tomorrow morning, Thursday 19th September from 8:20 -9:10am, we are holding a repeat of the K-2 Maths Workshop held earlier this term. It will be presented by Nicola Wilson and Kate Walton in 2W Classroom, located between the Front Office and the Library. If you have not already registered your interest and would like to attend the K-2 workshop, please send an email to the school manlywest-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au with K-2 Maths Workshop in the subject line and your name and grade/s of your child/children at Manly West in the body of the email.

Kindergarten Enrolments for 2020 If you have a child starting school next year and have not yet completed an enrolment form, please do so as soon as possible. We will be sending information to parents of enrolled students next week. We also need details to organise orientation classes and plan staffing and classes for 2020. If you know of a neighbour who intends to send their child to Manly West next year, we would appreciate you encouraging them to enrol.

Enrolment forms can be collected from the front office or downloaded from the Department of Education website.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/media/documents/enrol-k12.pdf

Wendy Mwanga Deputy Principal

The PBEL for this week is: Respect

Keep our playground neat and tidy. Put your rubbish in the bin and pick up any rubbish you see.

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Band News The Performance and Concert Bands have been busy this last week. Following UNSW last Sunday, we had a performance from the Concert Band at the NSSWE Spring Music Festival at the Concourse Chatswood and last night the Performance Band braved the crazy weather to perform at the Arts Alive, Coorong Concert at Town Hall. Congratulations to Penny and both bands for your outstanding performances. A special thanks to the Performance Band musicians who also supported the Concert Band at the Concourse – THANK YOU.

Next term will be a busy one – next week we will post important dates for your diary.

Reminders have been sent to all of those who have not yet settled their Semester Accounts. Please make payment this week. If you have concerns or queries about your invoice please contact Nicole Macnicol at band@manlywestpandc.org.au or 0400 401 650.

NSSWE Spring Festival, Concourse Theatre Chatswood, Concert Band

Town Hall, Arts Alive – Coorong Concert, Performance Band

Kitchen Garden

Year 4

This week, Year 4 are doing garden jobs (if the weather holds!) and garden-related craft activities.

Year 2

Last week, Year 2 had their second lesson in the science unit, "Watch it Grow", in the outdoor classroom. They observed the change in season from Winter at their last visit to Spring now, and the growth and change that has occurred in the Kitchen Garden as a result. Unfortunately our sunflower seeds have not germinated so we planted some more.

Carnival Sustainability Initiatives

For the first time at a Carnival we are going to have one central waste station, with recycling and composting as well as rubbish (landfill) bins. Please bring all waste to the waste station and help us reduce what we send to landfill. Please also help us by BYO coffee cup, water bottle and reusable bags for all your purchases. The children have been working hard to make t-shirt bags out of the donated t-shirts, in case you forget to bring your own. These will be given away free at the White Elephant, Book and Kitchen Garden stall.

Waste Station Volunteers

We still need a few people to help at the waste station on Carnival Day on Saturday. If you have an hour to spare we'd love to hear from you. This is IN ADDITION TO any other commitments you might have helping out on other stalls. Older students (Years 3-6) are allowed to help as roving collectors if their parent is rostered on at the waste station at the same time. Please email me angie.penn@unswalumni.com if you can help.

Thrive, the Kitchen Garden cookbook

The cookbook will be available for sale at the KG stall at Carnival for the special price of $35 each.

Diary Date - Whole School Working Bee

Term 4, Saturday November 2nd 2-5pm, more details to follow.

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Manly West Before and After School Care (BASC)

STEAM ROOM

Week 9 in the STEAM room is all about celebrating and participating in the community that is Manly West, as well as supporting children's voice in the wider community. Brooklyn (Yr. 3) recently told educators that one of the things she likes best at the STEAM room is the opportunities to work together and engage in teamwork. STEAMERS will be engaging in a range of individual and collaborative arts and crafts practices, creating origami cranes, butterflies as well as bunting from recycled books to decorate the carnivals story corner, as well as artworks that showcase the creativity of our students. To support children's voice on climate change and caring for the environment, students will also have the opportunity to create placards inspired by Greta Thunberg and school climate strikers. Baxter (Yr. 4) looks forward to spending time with friends and exciting activities in the STEAM room. We look forward to harnessing and sharing the children's excitement during carnival week and showcasing a snapshot of what they get up to on the day.

Meet our Educators

Hi, I’m Archer!

“I’ve been working at BASC for 2 and a half years and am currently studying design. You’ll find me in both 3/4 BSC and 5/6 room ASC where I enjoy interacting, setting challenges and teaching the children new skills. I

attended Manly West as a student, and my favourite memories are the peddlars parade and athletics carnival.”

Diary Dates

Thursday 19th September

8am ICAS Mathematics Years 4-6 only

8:20-9:10am K-2 Maths Workshop for Parents

(held in 2W classroom)

2:20pm Primary Assembly

Friday 20th September

PSSA Summer Sport Round 4

8:30am Senior PSSA training

12:30pm K-2 Assembly

Saturday 21st September 10-4pm Manly West Carnival

Monday 23rd September

Year 5 ACARA General Capabilities Assessment

Tuesday 24th September

Debating Camp

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DONATE

Tombola Donations NOW CLOSED

Hooky— Kids and Adults EXTENDED UNTIL

Friday, 20th September

• Large bottles of soft drinks

• Wine • Spirits

ADULTS ONLY PLEASE FOR ADULT HOOKY All donations to Mrs Franklin’s Office

in main building hallway.

Plants and Fresh Produce Donate Friday 20th and Saturday 21st

See donation guide for details

Gourmet Food Carnival Café & Bakery

Donate Friday 20th and Saturday 21st See donation guide for details

Kitchen Garden Stall Donations NOW CLOSED

White Elephant and Book Stall

Donation Dates Wednesday 18th, 3-6pm Friday 20th, 9am-11am

WE NEED GOOD QUALITY USABLE ITEMS

DUE TO SAFETY AND HYGIENE REASONS PLEASE NO

• electrical items • baby seats/car seats • larger items of furniture

• swimwear/gym wear • soft toys

All donations to the Year 6 classrooms on specified times only.

Adopt-a-Teddy Donations NOW CLOSED

Thank you for supporting the MW Carnival!

Donation Guides available on the MW Carnival Website

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Uniform Shop

Thursday 19th September: 8:45-9:45am Monday 23rd September: 2:45-3:45pm

Canteen

6 VACANCIES this week SIGN UP TODAY HERE

The AM shift runs from 9:30am-12pm and the PM shift from 12-2pm.

You can sign up for shifts using SignUp. Just go to the new address https://www.manlywestpandc.org.au/volunteer and click on the Volunteer button. SignUp will send you reminders for your chosen day. You can also contact us by email, canteen@manlywestpandc.org.au, call Shona or Yvette on 9948 2257 or come and see us.

HELP NEEDED Monday PM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday PM, Thursday PM and Friday AM NEXT TERM’S ROSTER This is available on Flexischools NOW. Sign up to secure your favourite spots! HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAYS EVERYONE.

Shona and Yvette Your Canteen Managers

Canteen roster for Term 3 2019, week 10

Monday 23rd September Bob Cairns AM Kelly Ducat AM VACANCY PM VACANCY PM

Monday 24th September Bob Cairns AM Kelly Ducat AM VACANCY PM VACANCY PM

Wednesday 25th September Ignacio Martinic AM Sarah Bernie AM Caoimhe Hokins PM VACANCY PM

Thursday 26th September Lara Dunford AM Bob Cairns AM Natalie Schultes PM VACANCY PM

Friday 27th September Tim Maillet AM VACANCY AM Kate Mooney PM Helen Yardley PM

After School

VACANCY

VACANCY