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Our School NewsWeek 7 | Commencing 1st June, 2015
Week 7 - Term 2Mon 1 Jun K - 6 Assembly
Tue 2 Jun Year 2 Powerhouse Excursion
Wed 3 Jun ICAS Science Test @ 7:50am3 - 6 Gym
Thur 4 Jun 3 - 6 Gym
Fri 5 Jun PSSA v NewportNetball @ BoondahSoccer @ Narrabeen Nth PS groundsRugby League @ Narrabeen Reserve 3
Week 8 - Term 2Mon 8 Jun PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Tue 9 Jun 4S Kimbriki ExcursionLife Education
Wed 10 Jun 3 - 6 GymLife EducationP&C Meeting @ 7:15pm
Thur 11 Jun 3 - 6 GymPDC Debating @ St Ives North PSLife Education
Fri 12 Jun Life EducationPSSA GALA DAYNetball @ TBASoccer @ TBARugby League @ TBA
Don’t forget to visit our website at elanorahts-pschool.nsw.edu.au
Weekly Reminders!Powerhouse Museum: Year 2ICAS Science Test: Wed 3rd June @ 7:50am (Earlier Time)4S Kimbriki Excursion: Tue 9th JuneLife Education: 9th to 19th JuneP&C Meeting: Wed 10th JuneUn-Named Lost Property: Parents, please come and checkSchool Banking: Send bank books in on FridaysNB: that items for this newsletter will NOT be accepted after the preceding Thursday
Notes Home This WeekPSSA Gala Day: Selected Students
Until next time,
Your Principal, Bill Gillespie
Well saidLast week I was fortunate to watch our students present their ideas at our school finals of the multi-cultural public speaking finals. This event, organised by Mrs Smith, allowed the students to showcase their talents in front of parents and peers. What a talented bunch of speakers we have at our school. Mrs Smith has details of our finalists and stage winners further on in the newsletter.
Paul Kelly Cup (AFL) Congratulations to the girls who represented us so wonderfully last week at the Regional Finals of the AFL Paul Kelly Cup. They won two of their three pool games but unfortunately, were not successful in making the
finals. Mr Waters was full of praise for the way they conducted themselves. The girls were a credit to themselves, the school and to their very proud parents.
Peninsula Community of Schools (PCS) Green Sea Turtle ProjectThis Friday, our students involved in the Green Sea Turtle project will be at the Coastal Environment Centre to present their findings with other students from the PCS. Students from the nine other schools in the PCS will also be there as part of the joint presentation. I would like to thank Miss Bullen for assisting our students in this very worthwhile educational experience.
Kindergarten 2016 enrolmentsWe are now taking enrolments for our 2016 Kindergarten students. If you know of someone who lives in our community and has a child starting at school next year please let them know.
Life EducationNext week we begin our Life Education Program (Healthy Harold) for our students. The van will be in the school for two weeks, from 9th June to 19th June, as Life Education provides age appropriate lessons for our students.
P&C Working BeeDon’t forget that our next Working Bee is next Saturday, 20 June from 1pm to 4pm. We are looking at removing some of the asparagus fern from our school and planting some new plants on the school oval. We will be providing a BBQ for all workers.
P&C meetingThe next P&C meeting is on Wednesday, 10th June at 7:15pm in the staffroom. I look forward to seeing you there.
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AND THE AWARD GOES T0...The Bronze and Silver awards for K - 2 are handed out to students at the K - 2 assemblies and theBronze and Silver awards for years 3 - 6 are handed out at the 3 - 6 assemblies. All Gold and Diamondawards are handed out at the K - 6 assemblies. Parents are welcome to attend these assemblies, butplease call the office first to confirm that your child will be receiving their award that day.
All assemblies are held on Mondays at 2pm and your child’s name will appear in the newsletter on thesame day they receive their award.
To assist us, when sending in the mini merits/awards from home, please either staple or clip them andmake sure your child’s full name and class is on the top mini merit. Please do not send them in in plasticbags or envelopes.
The cut-off time to hand in your mini merits/awards is THURSDAY morning as the box is emptied after recess.
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SRC Newsletter Report...|...Sam Kosack (School Captain) and Ms BoslerLast week, on Thursday, 28th May, the SRC had their second meeting for 2015. The attendance for the meeting was very high with everyone coming (except for those with Band Commitments).
Everyone was very attentive and gave some brilliant ideas on how to improve our school. These ideas will be discussed at a meeting with Mr Gillespie tomorrow.
Thank you to everyone who came prepared for the meeting and to Ms Sherwood for letting the SRC use the spacious 3S classroom for our meeting.
We hope you all are able to attend the next meeting.
ATTENTION!!Would the parents who have received a cheque refund please deposit the cheques into your bank accounts as soon as possible so that our end-of-month requirements are met. We appreciate your urgent attention to this matter.
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... PUBLIC SPEAKING 3 - 6 .....|..... Mrs Laura SmithMulticultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition FinalsLast Wednesday we held the finals for our annual Public Speaking Competition and enjoyed a great range of clearly presented ideas and stories. Well done to each of our talented speakers who showed excellent preparation, courage and confidence:The finalists were:
Congratulations to our winners who will now represent Elanora Heights Public School at the local finals on Tuesday, 23rd June.
The Stage 2 winners are Luke B and Angelina M.The Stage 3 winners are Angus B and Amelia G.
And finally, thank you to every one of you who helped your child prepare and practise their speeches. We know this is a challenging task and that home-help is often required.
Stage 2 Finalists Stage 3 Finalists
Genevieve BIndiya BMaisy BLuke BJackson GIsabelle HKaylah HKate HLulu L-GLexi MAngelina MJessie SDominic V
Aisha A Angus BJessie C Jack CMaddy CAmelia GTaylor JSam K Jade SJasper S Amy S
LIFE EDUCATIONHealthy Harold will be visiting our school from Tuesday, 9th June to Friday 19th June. The program addresses many of the components and objectives within the NSW PDHPE curriculum.
According to the age of the students, the program may include topics such as:healthy lifestyle, healthy eating, personal safety, importance of exercise, friendships, peer pressure and coping strategies, function of body systems, effects of passive smoking and smoking, safety with medicines, cyber safety, safe and unsafe situations, consequences of alcohol use and misuse.
Life Education NSW is a not for profit community-based organisation and relies heavily on the riasing of funds within the community. The sale of Healthy Harold merchandise to the children supports the fundraising activities.
An order form for Healthy Harold merchandise on the last page 11 of this newsletter.
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BOOK CLUBLAST ORDERS FOR BOOK CLUB TOMORROW!!
NO CASH ORDERS accepted. Payments can be made on-line or by cheque. We ask parents to assist us by ordering and paying on-line.
Scholastic will process the orders which will be sent to school to be given to your child. For orders placed LATE ORDERS will be charged a postage fee of $4.99, by Scholastic, as your order will be posted directly to your home address
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Golden Ticket to the EHPS Art ShowCome and see the wonderful works of art created by our students under the guidance of our art teachers.
Where: Elanora Heights PS HallWhen: Tuesday, June 16th and Wednesday, June 17th Time: 5pm - 7.00pmEntry: Gold coin donation
Sausage Sizzle and hot soup each night.
Lots of raffles to be entered, and won!
And the EHPS Strings Group will play too!
PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE (PRC) UPDATECongratulations to the following students who have completed their 2015 Premier’s Reading Challenge. This is a wonderful achievement!
K - 2Daniel B, Mae M, Julia R, Archie M, Phoebe K, Sylvie M, Javi V, Zara F and Imogen W.3 - 4Jacinda B, Jemima K, Sam B, Jake E, Kate H and Tim B.5 - 6Sabrina B and Luke E.
There is still plenty of time. You have until 21st August to finish and can include any books read this year.
Series books such as Zac Power, Tashi or Geronimo Stilton are very popular. You can include any 2 books from a PRC series. Extra books in the same series can be added as ‘personal choice’ books. A total of 5 personal choice books are allowed.
Series booklists are at https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/booklist/home.htmlThe PRC homepage is https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc
Joanne Argent - PRC Co-Ordinator
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... Year 5 Bathurst Excursion......|......Year 5Year 5 would like to share some thoughts about their Bathurst excursion on 19th and 20th May.
The Three Sisters were magnificent and the Scenic Railway at Katoomba was super steep and a bit scary. Bella, Asher and others
We saw a lyrebird on the rainforest walk. Bella, Ember and Zoe
Bathurst was really fun; the tour guides were really funny. Tara
I loved learning how to pan for gold and how the people lived in the 1800s. Amelie
Bathurst was awesome! ALL of Year 5
Mrs Hagon, Ms Zaratsian and Mr Rosconi would like to thank all Year 5 students for the exemplary be-haviour during the excursion.
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r Dates for your diaryThursday, 4th June: EHPS Music Committee Meeting @ 7:30pm - Elanora Squash CourtsTuesday, 9th June: Intermediate Band auditions at lunchtime in the hallTuesday, 9th June: Strings Recital in Hall @ 4pmSaturday, 13th June: String Ensembles to play at Northern Beaches Music Festival being held at Pittwater High. The time to be advised.Sunday, 14th June: Wahroonga Music Festival - Training Band @ 8:45am Tuesday 16th June: String Ensembles play at EHPS Art ShowSaturday, 20th June: Training Band Session 1 - 4pm to 5:30pm Senior Band Session 2 - 5:45pm to 7:20pm Northern Beaches Music Festival being held at Pittwater High School Monday, 13th July: Pupil Free Day - Intensive Workshop Day – ALL BAND MEMBERS TO ATTEND 9am - 3pm Please let your band parent know asap if you can’t attend. More details to come.Wednesday, 25th November: Matilda the Musical excursion
Vacant PositionsMany thanks to Mary Southgate for taking on the role of Tutor Co-ordinator.
In Term 3 we will be in need of a new TRAINING BAND PARENT. If you can take on this role, please call Beck Heather on 0433 235359 or email: [email protected]
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.. P&C ContributionYou may have read the headlines in in the Sydney Morning Herald on Saturday that federal government funding of public schools is about to feel the savage cut of the razor. In all, $9.6billion will be stripped out of public school funding over the next 10 years.
Public education is a precious resource and needs our financial support to fill funding gaps. In the next week or so we will be sending out an information sheet and details on how we can all support our children so they can hopefully stay ahead of the curve.
P&C MeetingThe next P&C Meeting is on Wednesday, June 10th in the staffroom at the new time of 7.15pm.P&C meetings are for parents to voice their suggestions, concerns or any other matter that impacts our children’s education, opportunities or welfare. Please email items you wish to place on the agenda to: [email protected] by 6pm this Friday. The agenda will be attached to next week’s newsletter so the community is aware of the business under discussion.
Art ShowPreparations for the Art Show are well under way and we thank the volunteers who are assisting with the presentation of work. The Art Show is scheduled for 16th and 17th June and rumour has it we will be treated with a special performance from The EHPS Strings Ensemble, definitely worth the price of admission.
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VOLUNTEERINGBelow is the volunteer roster for weeks 7 to 9 of Term 2, 2015. We are always in need of volunteers. Generally, we need volunteers between 9:30am – 1:30pm. However, we also welcome just a couple of hours of your time if this is all you are able to give. To volunteer, please email Iolanda Hazell on [email protected] or call the canteen on 9913 2721.
To order school lunches online go to www.munchmonitor.com Use log in – username: elanora and password: munch2101
Term 2 Weeks 7 - 9MON TUE WED THUR FRI
Week 7 1/6 – 5/6
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LAURA V KYOKO LOU E DI VMANDY HERKUDEN
Week 8 8/6 – 12/6
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NURUL JENNY T LINDA E DANNI QREBECCA CERKUDEN
Week 9 15/6 – 19/6
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FIONA B BEC B MICHELLE CNICOLE MERKUDEN
YOGA PANTSEXCITING UNIFORM SHOP NEWSNew style yoga pants and fleece track pants for winter sport days are now available for purchase in the School Uniform Shop!
The beautiful quality yoga pants for the girls come with a zip pocket and are in a much more durable, longer wearing fabric than your average yoga pant.The fleece track pants for boys or girls are an organic cotton /poly mix and come from our new supplier of the school fleece zip jackets.
Both items have been approved by the School. They are both royal blue in colour and cost $26 each.Please support the School by purchasing from the Uniform Shop as all the profits go straight back into the school to improve facilities for our children.
The micro-fibre trackpants are currently on SALE for $20
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Uniform Shop Coordinator Sue Garrity
Contact [email protected]
Open on Monday & Thursday from 8.15am to 9.45am
Purchase in store or by order form available online via the school website
Pay by cash or card (Eftpos, Visa or Mastercard)
Alterations & Repairs by Michelle Sturrock (Dressmaker and parent), great rates on offer to Elanora families. Details are available at the Uniform Shop.
Second Hand UniformsSecond Hand Uniform Coordinator Karen Woodley
Enquiries or Purchase please call 9913 1292 after 9.00am or email [email protected]
Uniform donations are most welcome as Second hand uniforms are in demand!
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. P&C Fundraising As part of our fundraising program, the P&C are selling Entertainment Books. The books can be either purchased as a hard copy or as a digital version via an app.
The P&C receive $14.00 for every book or digital membership purchased.
Direct link to purchase: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/9b20608
For more information please email [email protected] or look online at http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au or call into the school office and have a look at the book on display.
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PSSA Training Times Training is cancelled if it is raining
SPORT DAY & TIME LOCATION
Junior Girls Netball Fridays 8am – 8.45am Top Oval
Senior Girls Netball Thursdays 8am – 8.45am Top Oval
Junior Girls Soccer Wednesdays 3pm to 4pm Top Oval
Senior Girls Soccer Wednesdays 3pm to 4pm Top Oval
Junior Boys Soccer Fridays 8am – 8.45am Top Oval
Senior Boys Soccer Fridays 8am – 8.45am Top Oval
Junior Boys Rugby League Wednesdays 3am – 4pm Top Oval
Senior Boys Rugby League WednesdaysThursdays
3am – 4pm8am – 8.45am
Top Oval
PSSA ResultsSPORT VERSUS RESULT
Junior Girls Netball A Wheeler Heights Win 11 - 8
Junior Girls Netball B Wheeler Heights Loss 4 - 2
Senior Girls Netball A Wheeler Heights Win 16 - 14
Senior Girls Netball B Wheeler Heights Loss 8 - 10
Junior Girls Soccer Wheeler Heights Loss 1 - 5
Senior Girls Soccer Wheeler Heights Loss 0 - 4
Junior Boys Soccer Wheeler Heights Loss 1 - 2
Senior Boys Soccer Wheeler Heights Draw 1 - 1
Junior Boys Rugby League Wheeler Heights Loss 32 - 30
Senior Boys Rugby League Wheeler Heights Loss 32 - 8
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12C O N N E C T | Week 7 - Term 2 Products & Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights P.S.
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DANCINGKIDS BALLROOM DANCING CLASSESCommencing: Saturday, 30th May @ 12pmFreemasons Hall, 1183 Pittwater Rd, CollaroyFREE TRYOUT – bookings essential Tinies – Preps – Primaries – Teens ClassesDancesport Australia Accredited CoachInformation: Margaret-Ann on 0410 196 807Website: www.hotpinkballroom.com
School Holiday ProgramsCheeky Monkeys PlayhousePh: 9999 0388 | email: [email protected] | web: www.cheekymonkeysplayhouse.com.au
Goodwin’s Tennis CampNorth Narrabeen Community & Tennis Centre Ph: Joel - 0410 523 726
Creative & Performing Arts AcademyMob: 0412 431 431 (Alex) | email: [email protected]
Australian Sports Camps web: www.australiansportscamps.com.au | Ph: 1300 914 368 | email: [email protected]
Think Club Australia - Thursday 9th July Mob: 0408 282 010 | email: [email protected] | web: www.thinkclubaustralia.com
14C O N N E C T | Week 7 - Term 2 Products & Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights P.S.