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Friday 27 March – Week 9 Term 1
Dear Parents / Carers
What a night!!!!
Last Friday night’s Welcome Festival was a fantastic success. Despite the fluctuating
weather conditions students and parents turned up in their hundreds all ready to
celebrate another wonderful start to the year and to welcome our new families to
North Sydney Demonstration School. Our 35 special guests from China were amazed
at the multitude of games, rides and sideshows available for them to enjoy. They were
even more amazed by the kindness and enthusiasm with which they were embraced by
our students. Well done boys and girls. You are great role models and Ambassadors
for Harmony Day. I would like to say a big thank you to the hard working members
of the P&C and to the many parent volunteers who worked hard to make the night
such a great success.
Parent and Teacher Interviews
Next week teachers will be meeting with parents before and after school to discuss
their child’s needs and goals for the year. Most parents have booked a time to meet
with their child’s teacher online. The online booking system has now closed. If you
missed the deadline, which was communicated on the flyer that went home on
Monday, and you would still like to meet with your child’s teacher, please contact
your teacher via email to organise an appointment time (most likely for early next
term).
Toys and much loved objects at school
As you will probably remember from your own childhood there are certain toys,
games and trinkets that go in and out of fashion over the years (marbles, paper planes,
football cards, pokemon cards, dominoes, smurfs, loom bands, elastics etc). These
items are often mass produced and therefore all look exactly the same. Unfortunately
when they arrive at school it is very hard to determine which is your child’s much
loved trinket and which is another student’s. While these fads will no doubt become
part of your child’s happy playground memories we ask that you help us to navigate
this exciting time by doing the following:
• Label or put an identifying feature on the item where possible (not easy with
a marble I know);
• Speak to your child about fairness and honesty
(We will continue to reinforce these values in the classroom);
• Discuss with your child the pros and cons of taking these items to schools so
that they are aware of the risk associated with taking valued items to school.
This also includes a discussion about how to look after their belongings so
that they don’t become lost or misplaced.
Our teachers will continue to actively supervise your child’s playground activities to
the very best of their abilities and are looking forward to the next playground craze.
Thank you for your support with this.
First Day Back Next Term
The first day back for students next term is Tuesday 21 April.
Please also note that Monday 27 April is a school day and is not a public holiday.
Myra Wearne,
Principal
What’s
On?
Thursday 2 April
* Closing date for all
ICAS competitions
* Last day Term 1
* Tuckshop - no
lunchorders
* Possible Junior
Band Workshop – to
be confirmed
Week ending
Thursday 2 April
* Parent Teacher
Interviews
Tuesday 21 April
* First day for
students Term 2
Monday 27 April
* Normal school day
for students and
teachers (not a
public holiday)
SCHOOL NEWS
Tuckshop Reminder
Wednesday 1 April 2015 is the last day for lunch orders in Term 1 2015. The
Tuckshop is open for snacks only at recess and lunch on Thursday 2 April 2015.
Last day for ICAS forms and payments is Thursday 2 April
2015
Monday 27 April 2015 is a school day
Library News
What a splendid start! Since last week another 120 students have signed up for
this year’s NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) – that’s nearly 200 students to
date! Don’t panic if you or your child has not had a chance to log their books. As
long as you update your child’s record by the deadline (21 August 2015), a
completion certificate will be awarded to them.
To encourage our students, a special bookmark will be awarded to those students
who reached their first 10 book milestone after the April holidays.
Thank you for assisting your child to return their books on time. With April
holidays just around the corner, why not encourage your child to borrow books for
the holidays? Your child can borrow up to 5 books for the holidays while stock last.
Happy reading
Alice Bennett (alice.bennett3@det.nsw.edu.au)
Research, ICT & Library
FABStar!
FABStar! is an initiative to
recognise positive behaviours in
the playground.
FABStar! slips were drawn from
all the students who received
FABStar! slips in recognition of
their positive behaviours on the
playground last week.
The K-2 Fabstars for this week are Harry and
Max. These kind boys found a Kindergarten child
with no-one to play with, so they included him in
their game. Thanks boys for your thoughtfulness.
The Year 3-6 Fabstars for this week are:
• Matilda, Zaya and Olivia from Year 3 who
helped a student who had dropped his fruit; and
• Ruve from Year 6 who went out of her way to
collect rubbish.
Congratulations girls!
BAND NEWS
Dates for your Diary
Junior Band workshop – Thursday 2 April (to be confirmed)
Band camp - senior and intermediate bands – 21/22 May
Anzac Day Ceremony – Senior band - date to be confirmed
Band shirts
Thank you to parents who have ordered their band shirts. If you still need to order a
shirt, please do so promptly. Shirts will be delivered to students in class.
There will be a slight delay with Size 10 orders.
Cost - The shirts are priced at $25 each.
(If payment assistance is required please contact the Principal as soon as possible
at MYRA.JANES@det.nsw.edu.au ).
Polo Shirt sizes available: Sizes 8, 10, 12, 14,
Ordering procedure
To order and pay for a band shirt, please access the following link:
http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=124936
If you have any difficulties purchasing your shirt through this link, please email
Melissa Lanigan at: Melissa.lanigan@det.nsw.edu.au. We will endeavour to
have ordered shirts delivered to students at band practice within 2 weeks of
the order being placed.
Enquiries
Band Committee Secretary, Melissa Lanigan MELISSA.LANIGAN@det.nsw.edu.au
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Go4Fun – FREE
A free 10 week program for kids aged 7 to 13 years and their families to become fitter, eat
healthier and improve their self-esteem. On Wednesdays beginning 22 April from 4.30 to 6.30pm
at Fix Australia, 319 Penshurst St, Chatswood. Register now: 1800 890 900 or go4fun.com.au
NSW Roads & Maritime Services
The Senior State-wide SCS program manager is currently looking for persons to fill School
Crossing Supervisor positions in our area. The School Crossing Supervisor is responsible for
providing controlled school crossing services, at designated school sites, to contribute to improved
safety of people on NSW roads. If you are interested in fulfilling this position please call the School
Crossing Supervisor Program on 1300 728 543. Thank you, Kelly Klinigen , Program Manager
Enrichment, Education, Excitement - Become a Volunteer Host Family!
World Education Program (WEP) is inviting you to experience another culture in your own home
by becoming a volunteer host family to an international student arriving in July 2015. To help you
make this important decision, contact WEP today to receive a full information pack for your
family. http://wep.org.au
North Sydney Brothers Junior Rugby League Football Club
We are looking for additional players aged 5, 6, 7& 8 years old to play rugby League for our
Club in 2015 for FREE. If you would like to join a great family orientated club& have lots of fun,
please register by calling Annette Hema on: 0404 610 048 or email: nsbros@hotmail.com
P & C NEWS
THANK YOU!!!
The P & C would like to thank and acknowledge ALL the fabulous volunteers
who donated their time for the Welcome Festival last Friday by helping with
set up, baking up a storm of delicious treats for the cake stall, working on a
stall, donating a prize for the raffle or helping us pack everything away at the
end of the night.
A HUGE thank you to our wonderful school community for your enthusiasm
and community spirit which was in abundance on the night despite the
weather.
A HUGE thank you to the beautifully dressed and talented Indian ladies who
created beautiful Henna tattoos at the Henna stall and also thanks to those
ladies for cooking up a storm of Indian delights.
We would like to give a special thanks to Chef Ramesh
Chowdhury and Cumin Restaurant Crows Nest, for their
culinary delights at the Indian Stall.
Also thank you to Dhakshin Restaurant Crows Nest, for their continued
support.
A HUGE thanks to the beautifully dressed Japanese Mums who delighted us
with their delicious Sushi.
Many thanks to Mrs Ching Lo and Datong Chinese School who hold Chinese
lessons at the Dem after school, thank you for your enthusiasm and tasty
treats.
A HUGE thanks to the wonderful Karen Stuart and helpers who served up
delicious pizzas, fairy floss, toffee apples, drinks and other treats.
We would also like to thank Zac Magic for his fun and captivating magic
show.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RAFFLE
WINNERS !!!
Handmade Quilt
Ten Pin Bowling Pass
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
Kidds Yoga
Commando Package Laser Tag
$100 Voucher Uniform Shop
$100 Voucher Uniform Shop
$50 Voucher Tuck Shop
$50 Voucher Tuck Shop
Family Pass Golden Ridge Animal Farm
Family Pass Golden Ridge Animal Farm
Family Pass Golden Ridge Animal Farm
Family Pass Golden Ridge Animal Farm
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4
Holiday Rock School
Group Singing Lessons
Ezra Hair & Nails voucher
Rebel Sport Voucher
Rebel Sport Voucher
Hand made Lamp
Head Lice Treatment Pack
Head Lice Treatment Pack
Holiday Sports Program
2 Adult Passes Taronga Zoo
Charlie & Franks cafe voucher
Charlie & Franks cafe voucher
Charlie & Franks cafe voucher
Charlie & Franks cafe voucher
Silver & Crystal Earrings
7 Degrees & Co voucher
Ferrero Chocolate Hamper
HANNAH LEES
HELLER FAMILY
CAMERON LEES
JAMES COSSEY
REECE & AMANDA
CAROL BRYANT
CLARA
IVY TJANDRA
L K SEHDEV
KARL HJELMAAS
J ARMITSTEAD
CATHY MITCHELL
NOVA KUTLUTAN
IVY TJANDRA
VAN PHUNG
ADAM TERRY
MAC BENNETT
AMELIA STOLL
HAMISH BLACK
HAYLEE
BARBARA GILLETT
APPELBY FAMILY
P YOUNG
CONNOR
BRIGITTE SCHULT DEBUSMANN
TOM KEEBLE
A WHITTLE
LORRAINE GIBBS
AMELIA STOLL
ANN THIRATHON
HAYLEE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT !!
Our wonderful raffle donors
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ezrahair.com
02 9955 6610
willoughbyleisure.com.au
02 9958 5799
goldenridgeanimalfarm.com.au
02 9651 1028
www.fabulousvintage.com.au
0424 446 831
Penny Kidd
www.facebook.com/kiddsyoga
www.rebelsport.com.au
TUCKSHOP &
UNIFORM SHOP
1300 55 24 20
Level 4 Mandarin Centre,
Chatswood
www.7-degrees.com.au
0411 115 989
www.strikebowling.com.au
1300 787 453
www.taronga.org.au
02 9969 2777
www.ferrero.com.au
www.laserwarrior.com.au
www.meda.com.au
02 8209 3422
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