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Helensburgh Highlights
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
REMEMBRANCE DAY 2013
This year we commemorate ninety five years since the
cessation of hostilities on the western front at the end of
World War 1. Australia has an ongoing commitment to
helping others in trouble, be that war, famine or natural
disaster. Each year the Helensburgh community gathers to
remember those who paid the ultimate price in service to
their nation.
This year apart from our Captains, Slade and Zoe, laying a
wreath a group of Year 6 singers performed a beautiful and
moving song “Always Remember” by Ian Jefferson. It was an outstanding tribute to those who have served and
touched the hearts of those gathered on this important
occasion.
CPR AND SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAM
This week students will be given a basic course in CPR and
emergency response. This special course was organised on
the recommendation of our P&C who felt every child should
have some skill in assisting others or getting assistance for
those who require emergency help.
LEGO ROBOTICS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
This Monday 11 November our school Lego Robotics team
are competing in the NSW State Championship at
Narrabeen. We wish them well and know that they have had
great preparation before the event. I look forward to hearing
about their achievements on their return.
Important Dates to Remember
Date
12th November
14th November
18th November
21st November
25th November
26th November
27th November
4th December
5th December
10th December
11th December
16th December
17th December
18th December
19th December
20th December
Event
P&C Meeting 7pm
Yr 4 Bike Day/K-6 Assembly 1.50pm
Year 6 Camp 18th –22nd/Selective HS
Registrations due for 2015
Prefect Nominee Speeches in the hall
12pm
School Swimming Scheme starts
Prefect Elections
Kindergarten 2014 Information Evening
Public School HS Orientation
K-6 Assembly 1.50pm
Presentation Day/P&C Meeting 7pm
Burgh’s Got Talent Kindergarten 2014 Meet the Teacher
Year 6 Farewell
Last day for students
Staff Development Day
Staff Development Day
School Uniform
Students should be wearing black uniform shoes, coloured
joggers should only be worn on sports days.
SCHOOL AUDIT
This Thursday 14 November and Friday 15 November our
school will have a visit from the NSWDEC auditors. Our
school will be audited across the full range of financials and
through all aspects of Work Health and Safety. I would ask
all parents to be mindful of this demand on our office and
administrative staff when they are making enquiries on
these days.
Christopher Connor
Principal
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 the
Elders 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 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Library News
Seacliff COS Kidslit Quiz
On Thursday 21st of November The Seacliff Community of
Schools is holding a Kids Literature quiz via our connected
classrooms. We will hook up with other schools in the area
for a series of questions on topics such as Animals in
Literature, Harry Potter, Nursery rhymes, Dogs and others.
We will be fielding one or two teams of four. If you would
like to take part please see Mr McQueen in the library for
more details.
Borrowing
In order to prepare for stocktake this week will be the last
week for borrowing books from the library. The library will
still have classes as usual and will still be open at
lunchtimes but there will be no more borrowing after this
week.
Mr McQueen
Teacher Librarian
Bushfire Appeal by 3/4H
3/4H leaders have taken on the initiative to raise money
for our recent bushfire victims. They organized a class
drawing and colouring in competition with donations
made going directly to the families suffering from this
devastation. We would like to acknowledge this
wonderful leadership and support from all students
involved! A great achievement!
Mrs Hebden
Environmental News
Remember there are recycling stations at the office
including mobile phones, plastic lids, ink cartridges,
stamps, rubber bands, and don't forget 6C's recycling
of coffee pods. Instead of binning these items, send
drop them at the office and help to recycle and
reuse.
Our tireless group of volunteer leaders... this week
Mrs Hanley, Mr Lynch, Mr La Flamme, and Mr Hendry
moved and installed a second water tank, and solar
pump, by the vegie gardens -just in time for this
lovely rain. Fresh organic vegies are harvested by the
lovely canteen ladies. Classes interact with the
garden in many and varied ways; sorting food scraps
into the worm farm, and compost bins, collecting
seeds, growing seedlings, planting, weeding and
watering and of course using all senses to enjoy the
food produced.
Ms Lewis
Principal’’s Awards
KB
KF
KR
1C
1H
1K
1M
2C
2D
2/3G
3M
3J
3/4H
4C
5T
6M
6C
Tim
Jemma, Isaac
Stella, Daniel, Laurie, Beau, Callum, Chad
Evelyn, Chloe, Heath
Emily, Nelli, Nicola, Kara, Maja, Braeden, Oliver, Taj
Georgia, Summer, Mackenzie, Jamaya, Asha, Lauren, Oscar, Riley, Jamison, Brodie, Lachlan
Tahli, Keeley, Ashalyn, Mackenzie, Jacob
Ava Belle, Georgia, Tamberlyn, Maeve, Victoria
Ayla, Abbey
Alyssa, Kiara, Riley, Benjamin
Maddison, Lara , Annalise, Ella, Raife, Joshua
Olivia, Tahlia, Merryn, Polly, Emma, Jessica, Joel, Jaxon, Fletcher, Riley, James, Kevin
Noah, Ryan, Jasmin, Tahj, Joshua
Alannah, Dylan, Ryan, Cassius, Lachlan, Matthew, Samuel
Kathryn, Jasmine, Claudia, Shannyn, Nathan, Calum
Ava, Taylah, Lara, Isla, Lily, Kate, Amy, Aahlia, Minnie, Ella, Erin, Hayden, Jarrah, Byron, Ethan,
Cam
Molly, Kathryn, Ivy-Rose, Layla x2, Cerys x2, Emily, Zoe, Jade x2, Piper x2, Daisy, Nic x2, Slade,
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 the
Elders 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 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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School Swimming Scheme
The School Swimming Scheme will take place at
Helensburgh Swimming Pool from Monday 25th November
to Friday 6th December 2013.
Students in Years 2-6 who have not reached a
satisfactory standard of water safety and survival
skills, and are unable to swim 25m confidently
unaided in deep water, are eligible to participate in
the School Swimming Scheme.
It is an intensive learn to swim program, which develops
water confidence and provides students with basic skills in
water safety and survival. Students receive ten daily
lessons of 45 minutes duration. The total cost of the
scheme for students will be $55. This includes transport by
seat-belted bus to and from the pool. This is excellent value
for 10 consecutive lessons of 45 minutes duration.
Please mark these dates in your diary. There are limited
places available and it will be first in with the money and
permission note who will receive a place in the swimming
scheme. Permission notes were sent home on Tuesday 17 th
September.
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE
We are asking our families of Helensburgh to be
generous again this Christmas.
We will be
holding our Christmas Giving Tree on Friday 6th
December. The whole school will celebrate by
singing Christmas carols and songs. We will
have a Christmas tree and we hope many
children will be able to donate a toy or some
food to a less fortunate and needy family.
The donation of non-perishable foods, such as
tins, UHT custards and cream, tinned puddings,
hams or festive foods that will transport easily
will be most appreciated. New toys of any
description will be so welcome in our collection.
You may also choose to donate cash, special
envelopes will be available from the school
office.
We will be collecting all donations on behalf of
the Anglicare “Toys ‘N Tucker” Appeal. Donations will be sent to families who are less
fortunate and perhaps won’t be able to celebrate Christmas this year. Angiicare has requested
that we do not wrap the toys or presents
donated to the appeal.
Please see Mrs Murray if you have any queries.
Thank you in anticipation of all our wonderful
donations again, this year.
Selective High School Placement 2015
Applications for students seeking selective high school
placement in Year 7 in 2015 will be available from 15
October 2013. Most parents are expected to apply online at
www.schools.nsw.edu.au/shsplacement.
All students seeking placement in a selective high school
will be required to sit the Selective High School
Placement Test on Thursday 13 March 2014. Parents
who wish their child to sit the test will need to apply by
Friday 18 November 2013.
Mrs Sida
Stage Three Co-ordinator
P&C NEWS
Support the Helensburgh Public School Music
Program
The Helensburgh Public School band and choir have made
their first CD! The CD features individual as well as
combined performances of the band and choir, it also
includes the school song and the year 6 singing their new
song. When you donate $15 to the school's music program
you get a complimentary CD. You get 2 if you donate $20.
CDs are available from the public school office or from Mrs.
Garvie. All donations go to support the kids and help build
music in our public school, any help you can give will be
greatly appreciated!
Keep playing!
Alison Garvie (Mrs. Garvie) agarvie@aapt.net.au 02 4294
8172, 0408 089 262
Canteen
Canteen Roster Term 1 2014
We are compiling a new canteen roster for Term 1
2014. We are in URGENT need of helpers, if you can
spare one half day per month please fill out the form
attached and return it to the canteen A.S.A.P. If you
have any queries, please drop by the canteen and see
us.
Jan Hill
Bronwyn Charman
42941778
42943568
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 the
Elders 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 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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Community Notices
Helensburgh VIEW Club
Helensburgh VIEW club are going to see 'Strictly Ballroom' The Musical. Saturday 3rd May 2014, 2pm. Matinee, by bus. Chris
Hendry 42941103. For details.
Kidzown
Weekly Kids Club on Wednesdays during school terms. For kids in years 1-6 from 4-5.30pm at Helensburgh Anglican Church.
Play games, have fun and learn about Jesus. Afternoon tea provided.
Call 42941024 for more info or visit helensburghanglican.org
2014 Early Heathcote Waratah Netball Registration
Where: Club Heathcote 24 Oliver St Heathcote Date: 23 November 2013 Time: 2pm – 4pm $20 off for all early regos ages 5
to seniors. For more information: Contact Jenny Rees on registrar@hwnc.asn.au or check out our website at www.hwnc.asn.au
Sorry no EFTPOS facilities available
Citylife Community Initiatives ADHD Support Group
Coffee and Drop in Morning 29th November 10.30am Citylife Church 2/129 Jardine St (west end) Fairy Meadow 2519
Information: 0242844414 or 0434783710 Gold coin donations appreciated.
Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
The TRYathlon is coming to Sydney Olympic Park on Fri 17 & Sun 19 January 2014. For more information on the Weet-Bix
Kids TRYathlon try.weetbix.com.au
Helensburgh Xmas Markets & Festival @ H'Burgh Workers Club
Saturday 23rd November @ 10am *8 Kids Rides (Ferris Wheel, Big Slide, Jumping Castle, Swinging Chairs, Petting Farm
Animals, Crazy Ladder, Water Ball, Bungy Trampoline) *90 Market Stalls *Live Entertainment
*Balinese/Spanish/Turkish/Aussie Food *Wine Tastings
Twilight Markets@Sunrise Nursery on 12/12
Do your Christmas shopping at the second Twilight Market from 4.30pm till 8.30pm on Thursday, 12 December. Lots of stalls,
live music and a delicious Rural Fire Service bbq or Otford Primary School curry selection! In the season of giving, we give all
profits to charity. Some stall vacancies remain, please contact Gina at nhork@yahoo.com for more information.
Canteen Helpers
Name______________________________________________Phone No.________________________
Child’‛s Name________________________________________________ Class____________________
Day Preferred________________________________________ Take me off roster _______________
Change of Day______________________________________________________________________
Fun 4 U Helensburgh Before and After School care
Is now taking enrolments for 2014. Limited vacancies so please contact us on
0431 099 608 or 0431 199 150
Email: fun4uhelensburgh@bigpond.com
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 the
Elders 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 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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NICOLE’S ZUMBA IS ALL FUN AND ALL FITNESS COME AND GIVE IT A TRY IT’S A GREAT WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP FIT.CLASS LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:TUESDAYS 7PM AT HELENSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOL HALL THURSDAYS 7PM AT MACKILLOP HALL, MACMILLAN ST HELENSBURGH (OPP HOLY CROSS SCHOOL) SATURDAYS: 9AM AT HELENSBURGH COMMUNITY CENTRE COST: $10 PER CLASS FOR ADULTS AND $7 PER CLASS FOR STUDENTS WHAT TO BRING: A DRINK AND A SMILE. VISIT ME ON FACEBOOK AT HELENSBURGH ZUMBA OR EMAIL ME helensburghzumba@gmail.com EVERYONE WELCOME!
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 the
Elders 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 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Issue 36 Monday 11th November 2013 Week 6 Term 4