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External Validation

Each year, a group of schools are nominated to participate in an external

validation process. This provides an opportunity for schools to discuss

their judgements about their practice and the evidence that underpins

them with a panel consisting of two visiting principals from other

schools. To achieve consistency across the state, each internal validation

team has to provide evidence to a pair of external validators. The evi-

dence uses the School Excellence Framework as a guide to measure

achievements. This framework has three categories of schooling with

each category having a number of elements. Essentially, each of the 14

elements outlines a key aspect of highly successful schooling.

On Tuesday 23 October, our school participated in the External Validation

process, allowing us to celebrate our successes and showcase our

school’s current achievements. The Wideview Validation Team felt we

were performing well in all 14 aspects of the Framework and excelling in

some of them. The external validators agreed with us and indeed felt we

were excelling in even more that we identified.

Staff at the school have worked very hard to achieve this stunning result

and I would like to personally and genuinely thank them for their sus-

tained efforts over the past years, in ensuring that the educational op-

portunities for students who attend our great school are of the highest

standard. Congratulations team Wideview!

Term 4

Week 2

Inside this Issue

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Principal’s Messages

Not returning in 2018

World Teachers Day

Yr 5 Selective High

School

Showcase

Merit AwArds

Attendence Term 4

School Calendar

Performing Arts Night

Atlantis 3/4AF

Parenting Teens Men-

tal Health Survey

Art Exhibition & Com-

petition

P&C Update

Berowra Lions Club

Blood bank

School Excellence Framework

Learning Teaching Leading

Learning Culture

Wellbeing

Curriculum & Learning

Assessment & Re-porting

Student Performance Measure

Effective Classroom Practice

Data Skills & Use

Collaborative Practice

Learning & Develop-ment

Professional Standards

Leadership

School Planning, Imple-mentation & reporting

School resources

Management Practice & Process

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Not Returning in 2018?

If your child is not returning in 2018 (with the exception of Year 6) we would appreciate you contacting the

office as soon as possible as we will be working on the organisation of 2018 classes .

World Teachers Day Anyone who lives with a teacher would know that the working day is not 9-3.

They would see firsthand the hours of organisation required each day to pre-

pare meaningful learning that is suitable to the needs of individual students.

Teachers make a difference to peoples’ lives, every day. Most of you would

remember a teacher in your life that inspired you and made a difference.

Mine was Mr Seymour, in Year 5 & 6. He made learning interesting and relevant which then made it stick in

my mind. He was firm but fair. He made time to hear from all his students and was interested enough to ask

questions about our families and interests. We all have at least one teacher that stands out. Share your sto-

ry with your children. At Wideview Public School we are so lucky to have such a wonderful group of teach-

ers who are so dedicated to their students and care so much about the their well-being, who are open

minded to continuous learning and hours of professional learning and always set high but attainable expec-

tations for all.

Year 5 – Selective High School Applications for 2018 Year 5 going into Year 7 in 2020 are now available online. There are no paper applica-tions. All the information you require is found at the following link. https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7

Showcase 2018

SHOWCASE CONCERT DATES

Wed 12 December 11:30am

Wed 12 December 5:30pm

Thursday 13 December 7:00pm

SHOWCASE TICKETS

ON SALE IN 11 DAYS

Mon 5 November from 7:00am

(See Term 3 Wk 10 note)

KGM Ella G, Hunter M KC Sophie R, Tyler C KH Harry K, Lucy D

1/2F Lucas H, Tara L 2D Arabella F, Mikey H 2C Max SY, Lucas H

3C Alex S, Kaelem A 3H Brook H, Amelia D 3/4AF Campbell D, HLucas Jarry D

4LM Lucas J, Lily P 4/5C Priya S, Jemma R 5L Leah P, Kristian B

5/6T Jinseo J, Sam H 6H Miranda T, Maya G

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Attendance of Students in Term 4 All students in Kindergarten to Year 11 are required to attend

school until Wednesday 19 December, the last day of teach-

ing for 2018. Prior to this date, students in all year groups

should be engaged in meaningful work based on the curricu-

lum and syllabus requirements. If parents are seeking permis-

sion for their child to be absent from school for more than 10

school days- Procedures need to be followed. Forms are available from the front office for any family that

requires them.

School Calendar

The Calendar is updated each week. Please check regularly for any additions or changes which will be

marked in red for your convenience.

Term 4 2018

October

29 Monday Yr 5 CARES

November

1 Thursday Performing Arts Night 6.30pm

2 Friday School Disco

9 Friday Remembrance Assembly

12 Monday Stage 2 Camp

December

7 Friday Presentation Day

19 Wednesday Last day of Term 4 for students

January 2019

30 Wednesday First Day of Term 1 2019 for students

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Performing Arts Night Programme 2018

Thursday November 1 6:30pm in the School Hall

School Bands

Senior band

Junior band

Soloists

Milla M Vioin Allegro Maya D Piano – The Fly’s Adventure

Infants Choir

Soloists

Jayden M

Alicia and Ariel Just Give Me a Reason

Primary Choir

Soloists Eliza, Matilda and Chloe Dance

Guitar Groups

Soloists

Casey K Guitar James Bond

Bryce K Piano – Fur Elise

Heidi and Scarlett This is Me

Percussion Group

Soloists

Brigitte M Piano - Froliccy Rollicy Wind

Maya M Violin

Senior Dance Group Rain Dance

Junior Dance Group Magic Garden

Recorder Group

Soloist

Alicia H Tightrope

Byron J Guitar – Right Here Waiting

Drama Group

Soloists

Junior Dance Group Wings

Senior Dance Group Youngblood

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News from K-2 Chinese

The past few weeks the children have been looking at the Chi-

nese characters and have had fun making the Chinese symbols

using Play-Doh.

The students are becoming confident using different greetings

and can even introduce themselves now. I am so proud of their

wonderful achievements!

Chinese is on Tuesday in the 1S classroom at first-half lunch.

Anyone who is interested can come along.

Mrs Shaw.

Futsal 2018

And so it begins…

Futsal has begun at Wideview with our first games being played this Wednesday. Lots of students came out

to cheer their friends and team mates on. All teams put on a stellar performance, well done everyone!

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Atlantis – 3/4AF

The thousands of glowing lights twinkled in the dark sky. The gigantic buildings vanished one by one into

the darkness of the sea. Turning off the lights, one building then another. Underneath fish were swimming

calmly. On top people were screaming.

Jade

The gloomy lights shine across the city with the dark, scary tides. Buildings gradually disappearing through

the inky water.

Fynn

The millions of twinkling lights that reflected the vast ocean of the colossal skyscrapers were being

crunched one by one, as inferior buildings were leisurely disappearing under the radiant tides; vanished to

an underwater wonderland.

Sinead

The mysterious ocean rose, starting a flood, deep at the city of Atlantis. The lost light sparked from the tall

buildings. In a flash the city was mysteriously underneath the deep, dark ocean. Gone.

Alana

The dark, throbbing ocean crashed against the drowning skyscrapers. Slowly being demolished to dust.

Drifting swiftly away in the monstrous ocean.

Noah

The water sparkled as the gigantic skyscrapers drowned then disappeared into watery graves. Waves

splashed the last skyscraper, forcing it to drown.

Katie

The crashed city towers were slowly sinking into the deep water. Banished from the surface to the soaking,

wet ocean. The corrupted buildings tipped onto the roads, not to be seen again.

Jack L

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Parenting Teens Mental Health Survey

Have you got a teenager or “tween” (11 to 17 years old)? Want to do an anonymous online survey to help researchers (and have the chance to win a $100 gift voucher)? The UQ Parenting and Family Support Centre is wanting as many Australian families as possible to take part (so please share this post)! The survey covers your experiences on raising teenagers, how parents and teenagers get along with each other, and parents’ and teenagers’ mental health and wellbeing. You can do it by yourself or with your teen. For more information on the study and to complete the survey, please go to: https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/parentingteens/project/mentalhealth. You can also contact the research team at parentingteens@uq.edu.au.

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Berowra Christian School Art Exhibition 2018 & Berowra Archies inter-school

Portrait Competition We have entry forms for this competition in the office, for anyone who would like to come & get one.

The completed forms are to be returned directly to Berowra Christian School.

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P&C UPDATE

P&C AGM

We held our Annual General Meeting on Monday night. Thank you to all who attended. Many people

have been working behind the scenes to set up new committees.

To start with, I’d like to thank some people who have stepped down from the P&C after many years’ ser-

vice. Thank you to Sarah Palmer, Karen Truscott-Jones, Jackie Blair, Jo Adams and Lisa Poole. Over the

years you have all gone above and beyond.

Congratulations to our incoming Executive Committee for 2018/2019. Thank you in advance for stepping

up and helping out.

President: Kath Edgar Vice President: Alison Glendining Vice President: Vacant Treasurer: Filip Cloetens Secretary: Edwin Tomlins Volunteer administrator: Vacant Our new Canteen Subcommittee consists of: Chair / Convenor: Melissa Hicks Treasurer: Corrie Hassan Secretary: Gaye Terioglu General Member: Vicky Staas Uniform Shop Subcommittee: Chair / Convenor: Bec Porter Treasurer: Caro Osborn Secretary: Kylie Foster

As you can see, we have a few vacant roles; Vice President, Volunteer Administrator and Band Treasurer.

The Vice President is part of the Executive Team and works on various project throughout the year, help-

ing out where they can. We all chip in and work collaboratively. The Volunteer Administrator role is a be-

hind the scenes role, it’s a new role this year created to work with the School Office and the P&C volun-

teers to ensure all the required paperwork is completed and we are compliant from a Department of Edu-

cation process and a P&C Federation and legislative perspective. This role requires pretty much no face to

face work and can be done via email whenever suits. It does require someone with good attention to de-

tail. The Band Treasurer role is also vacant, this requires someone to make payments on behalf of band,

ensure band fees are paid and working with the P&C Treasurer.

If you’d be interested in helping out with any of these roles, please contact me.

DISCO

Don’t forget the disco is next Friday night, 2nd November. Money and forms due back on Monday!

Thanks

Kath Edgar, P&C President

wideviewpandcpresident@gmail.com

WOOSHC Subcommittee Chair: Karen Francis Treasurer: Zarlia Duncan Secretary: Cathy Bennett General Member: Caroline Blakey Band Subcommittee Chair / Convenor: Jenny Gorrod Treasurer: Vacant Secretary: Karen Francis General Members: Kristy Livy Fundraising: Michelle Johnson

Mobile Blood Service visiting: Berowra Community Centre The Gully Road, Berowra

Monday 05 Nov 1:30pm – 6:30pm Tuesday 06 Nov 1:30pm – 6:30pm Wednesday 07 Nov 1:30pm – 6:30pm Drink up! Have 3 or 4 glasses of water or juice in the hours before you donate Eat! Have a good sized breakfast or lunch Please bring photo I.D. with you