Magpie Messenger - Heathcote Public School

Magpie Messenger
Heathcote Public School
www.heathcote-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
| T 9520 8759 | F 9520 4638
Issue 13 - 2016
| Email Heathcote-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Term 3 - Week 6
From the Relieving Principal’s desk
We would also like to say thank you to Ms Jaclyn Thompson and a
group of Year 9 PASS students from Heathcote High School who
enthusiastically assisted us on the day of our Athletics Carnival.
Their help was invaluable.
It’s Showtime! The excitement is building and the anticipation for our
whole school musical tomorrow at Sutherland Entertainment Centre
is tangible. The students and teachers have all worked extremely
hard as a team to bring you this extravaganza. Danger Kids or
Where the Heck is Carmen San Francisco? is an entertaining show
that features every student at our school. Carmen San Francisco is
an evil villain who is attempting to take over all video games. All
other special agents have failed in their quest to find this scoundrel
so the Danger Kids are on the case! If you haven’t done so already I
urge you to buy tickets and join us tomorrow. I am incredibly proud of
our school community who have again demonstrated what can be
achieved if we work together.
Thank you
At a recent P&C meeting I presented a small token of our
appreciation for the generous donations that our school community
have made towards the renovation of our school library. The library is
nearing completion but staff and students wanted to express their
thanks for all the work everyone has done so far. Students wrote
poems, drew pictures and created other masterpieces to show their
gratitude. A sample of the class thank you notes is below.
As I outlined at the meeting, whether it be all the children and
families who contributed to fundraising efforts, those that picked up a
paintbrush or assisted in any other way you have contributed to
make our vision for 21st Century learning space for our students a
reality. As Helen Keller once said – “Álone we can do so little;
together we can do so much”. Thank you!
These students along with the Year 10 students from Inaburra
School, who meticulously planned the carnival, will be presented with
certificates of appreciation in the near future. Thank you to all
involved.
Student Spotlight
Congratulations to Hayley C who has been selected in the Sydney
East Regional Softball Team. Your school is proud of you!
Well done to Aidan R. who was selected in the Engadine/Sutherland
Zone Cricket Team and now moves to the next round of trials for the
Boys Sydney East Region Cricket team at the Sydney Cricket
Ground. Good Luck!
All the best to Bianca who is also trialling for the Girls Sydney East
Region Cricket team.
Mr Noble and Mrs Steed report that our students gave 100 per cent
effort at the Zone Athletics Carnival held at Sylvania last week. All
students should be proud of themselves with many achieving
personal bests. Congratulations to Summer, Bailey, Torin and Kobey
who have progressed through to Regional level. Well done!
‘Read In’
This week is Book Week. The theme for Book Week this year is
‘Australia - Story Country’. To mark this event in an already busy
week we will be holding a ‘Read In’. This Thursday all students are
asked to bring their favourite story to school along with a towel or
similar to sit on. We will all venture over to the school playground for
a ‘book picnic’ where we will share our chosen texts with each other.
Our Year 6 students will be assisting their Kindergarten buddies
during this activity. In case of wet weather the Read In will be held in
the school hall. A note about the Read In has been put on Skoolbag
today.
SUCCESS FOLLOWS EFFORT
Issue 13 - 2016
Term 3 - Week 6
K-2 Athletics Carnival
Everyone is invited for a morning of fun when the K-2 Athletics
Carnival is held on Friday 2 September on our school oval. Children
in Kindergarten and Year 1 will run in their age race followed by a
tabloid of challenging and enjoyable activities. Year 2 will join in the
tabloid activities. We are looking forward to sharing the morning with
parents, carers and special friends.
real world like computerisation of services, transport co-ordination,
world of medicine and surgery, developing new computer program
and a lot more. Source: Australian Government
Picture below are some students from Year 3 undertaking some
STEM activities.
Mrs S. Stolk
Relieving Principal
School Athletics Carnival
A great day was had by students from Years 2-6 who had the
opportunity to participate in all track and field events.
Congratulations to our House Captains for their war cry preparations.
Special thanks to all parents who assisted on the day and for Mrs
Jeffries for organising the coffee van.
Congratulations to the following students who set new records and
who are the 2016 Age Champions.
New Record Holders
Bailey C.
11 Years Long Jump
11 Years High Jump
Torin S.
11 Years High Jump
11 Years Discus
11 Years Shot Put
Ethan H.
12 Years High Jump
Hayley C.
12 Years Discus
Summer S.
11 Years Discus
Jnr Girls Relay
Paterson:
Mia A., Telina A., Isabelle E., Sienna L.
Snr Boys Relay
Kendall:
Aidan R., Nathan S., Ryan R., Ethan H.
Snr Girls Relay
Lawson:
Olivia C., Bianca M., Makenna L., Olivia E.
2016 Age Champions
Junior Girl
Mia A.
Junior Boy
Ashton F.
Cooper T.
11 Years Girl
Summer S.
11 Years Boy
Bailey C.
12 Years Girl
Bianca M.
12 Years Boy
Ethan H.
Thank you from the Philippines
Mr Purkiss has received the following email from Jocelyn Fortuno,
Principal of Bacao Elementary school in regards to the last lot of
books we shipped off in June.
“Dear Bill
Thank you once again for the books and hope to see you this year
when you visit the Philippines. The books will be very timely for the
reading program we have since the k12 curriculum had not given
good result to the literacy of our learners. I don’t know where the
problem lies but I think the curriculum had been so easy and the
learners were not forced to read in the kinder and grade one. And
English is only introduced in the second quarter that focus on oral
fluency only. Unlike the BEC or the Basic Education Curriculum it is
obligatory for the grade one teachers for the learners to be readers
upon completion of the level. Well the achievement test for grade
three and six yields no good results. But we hope that some
polishing and revision of the curriculum would be better to have a
better outcome.
God bless Bill and have a wonderful health and I'm looking to
meeting you again.
Regards!
Your friend
Jo 42no”
The winning house on the day was Paterson followed by Kendall,
Lawson and Gilmore.
Ribbons for the Athletics Carnival will be presented at assemblies in
Weeks 7 and 9.
STEM Education
In Australia, fifteen per cent of the working age population have a
STEM qualification. The Australian Information Industry Association
(AIIA) says technology is going to completely transform our
economy, environment and society in the digital age. So, what are
the benefits of having STEM skills?
What is STEM?
STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
education. We focus on these areas together not only because the
skills and knowledge in each discipline are essential for student
success, but also because these fields are deeply intertwined in the
SUCCESS FOLLOWS EFFORT
Issue 13 - 2016
Term 3 - Week 6
Lots of notes are coming home for the class stalls. Please consider
volunteering your time on the day to help make it a success.
President’s Report
The last two weeks have seen lots of excitement at the school with
all the children practising for the musical "Danger Kids". I am really
looking forward to seeing it this week.
I know how much effort has been put into the musical from all the
children & staff at the school.
At our last P&C meeting Mrs Stolk presented the P&C with thank you
cards from all of the classes in the school for all the hard work you
have all done in fundraising to upgrade our library. I have put all the
drawings up on the uniform shop door, if you get a chance please go
and have a look. Thank you to all the children in the school for your
beautiful work.
If you know anyone who is interested in donating for our raffle or
sponsoring a stall please put them in touch with
me elisha.jeffries@optusnet.com.au.
Thank you
We have a fete Facebook page which will help you stay up to date
with the latest news:
https://www.facebook.com/Heathcote-Public-School-Fete1575396116104941/
Elisha Jeffries & Melinda Jugovic
Fundraising Coordinators
School Banking Day
is
Monday
I urge you to pop into the Library as well and have a look at how
fabulous it is looking. You will see firsthand what we have achieved
together as a community.
We are still seeking someone to step up into the role of Secretary. I
will send more information about that soon. Please come and see me
if you are interested or would like to know more.
Tracey Bollard
P&C President
Uniform Shop Update
With Spring not too far away we are preparing the uniform shop for
the warmer weather.
We have a range of sizes available with plenty more on the way.
Rewards available in Term 3 in exchange for ten silver or one gold
Dollarmite Token are:
 Back Track Eraser Pen (New)
 Jump & Skip Rope (New)
 Pat Bag Tag
 Wildlife Writers Set
 (Sorry, Mud Splat Handball & Flying Snake Tail now Out of
Stock)
 There is also limited stock of the following rewards items from
2015
Online orders through Flexischools are increasing and working really
well. We still accept cash and cheques in the uniform shop during
opening hours or place your order in the Uniform slot of the money
collection box outside the administration building.
Also you may have received a flyer in the mail telling you about the
School Banking Prize Lights competition running in Term 3. Simply
make three or more school banking deposits during Term 3 for a
chance to win one of the Star Saver prizes, including camping kits,
instant camers and magzine packs. In adition you could help the
school win a sports pack!
Uniform Shop Hours:
 Monday mornings 8.30am - 9.30am
 Wednesday afternoons 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Emma Stokes
Uniform Shop Coordinator
Fundraising Report
Notes have gone home regarding the purchase of ride
wristbands. The actual wristbands will be sent home the week of the
fete. They will be $25 each and they are for unlimited rides between
9.00am and 3.00pm on the day. Individual ride tickets will be able to
be purchased on the day with rides costing either $5 or $8 each.
If you wish to purchase for friends outside school or younger siblings
that is fine just order how many you require under your child’s name
and that quantity will be sent home with your child.
Banners have been put up advertising our fete and the posters
designed by Ruby and Mia are up in local shops. The Leader has
been emailed and the event is on the ‘Shire Kids” calendar too. If you
have a workplace that could put up a poster please see me for one!
What’s more if you complete the Stargazing activity onine, along with
your three or more school banking deposits, you’ll also have the
chance to win one of thee Supernova przes – PlayStation 4 packs.
Visit www.commbank.com.au/prizelights to start playing the actitivity
and for further details about the competition.
To find out more about the Rewards Program or how to open a
Dollarmite
Savings
Account
please
visit
www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking
As always any queries please contact HPS School Banking
Coordinator on the number below
Helen Holloway 0434 120218.
SUCCESS FOLLOWS EFFORT
Issue 13 - 2016
Term 3 - Week 6
HOOSH
TERM 3 DATES TO REMEMBER
All families should now have received their re-enrolment forms for
2017. If families can please complete these as soon as possible and
return them to us it would be very much appreciated. If you are an
existing family of the service and have not received anything please
see Alana.
“Dates to Remember” incorporates school and P&C dates. The
P&C dates are in red.
TERM 3 – WEEK 6
 Snack Shack
 School Banking
With school holidays quickly approaching, if any families are
interested in vacation care, Heathcote East Public School run a
vacation care program. Information with what activities are plan for
the September/October 2016 school holidays can be found at the
end of the Magpie Messenger. Alternatively you can contact their
co-ordinator Ashley Stevenson on (02) 9520 9066 or email
heps.oshc@bigpond.com
Monday
22 Aug
Tuesday
23 Aug
 P&C Meeting 7.00pm
 Danger Kids – The Musical Performance at
12.45pm – Sutherland Entertainment Centre
Wednesday
24 Aug
 Snack Shack
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Alana on
0437 001 753 or email hoosh@live.com.au for more information. As
always, if your child/children is/are absent from school on a day they
attend the service, please contact HOOSH directly on 0437 001 753
or email hoosh@live.com.au for more information.
Thursday
25 Aug

Friday
26 Aug
 Snack Shack
 Happy Heathcote Kids Playgroup 9:15 – 10:15am
 SUPA Club – lunchtime
Thanks and kind regards
Lauren Doel
HOOSH Coordinator
All general business and agenda items must be emailed to
heathcotepublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au
TERM 3 – WEEK 7
Monday
29 Aug
 Snack Shack
 School Banking
 Band Camp, Stanwell Tops
Tuesday
30 Aug
 Band Camp, Stanwell Tops
Wednesday
31 Aug
 Snack Shack
Thursday
1 Sep

2 Sep

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
Our main point of contact is via email at:
heathcotepublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au
Friday
Snack Shack News
The canteen has been busy preparing for the Rio Meal Deal this
Wednesday, 24 August. If you can help for a few hours on the day it
would be appreciated.
Kelly Crilley
Canteen Coordinator
Snack Shack Roster
Date
24 August
Friday
26 August
Monday
Wednesday
29 August
31 August
Friday
2 Sep
Monday
5 Sep
Assembly – 2S Hosting, Boys Hip Hop
performing
Snack Shack
Happy Heathcote Kids Playgroup 9:15 – 10:15am
Fathers Day Stall
K-2 Sports Carnival
SUPA Club – lunchtime
Thursday 22 September - Grandfriends Day Open Classrooms
and Concert
I have started up a Facebook page ‘”Heathcote PS Snack Shack”.
Please like the page so you can keep up to date with what’s
happening.
Day
Wednesday
Book Week ‘Read In’
Name
Jo Cowie, Michelle Owen, Danielle
Adams, HELP NEEDED
Karen Hagner, Rachel Bartlett, HELP
NEEDED
Alicia Nash
Jenny Donald, Sue Britton, Lisa
Steggles
Dianna Holliday, Rachel Crewes,
Leone Evans, Lauren Bailey
HELP NEEDED
SUCCESS FOLLOWS EFFORT
Bike to the Beach
Fitness and Fun for the family
Sunday 18 September 2016
Bring the family down for a great 5km ride from Woolooware Bay to Wanda beach. The
supervised off-road course along off-road paths is easily managed by all ages. Volunteers
will be on hand to assist at crossing points and will help young riders collect progress
stamps along the way.
At the conclusion of the free ride, all registered riders will enjoy a free hotdog, snake
and reptile show, kid’s tattoos, face painting, Sutherland PCYC Concert Band, inflatable
amusements, giveaways and “Pass the Ball” with local Sharks players.
Ride details
Registration and Ride 10am-12noon
Solander Park, Captain Cook Dr, Woolooware
Free Activities for Riders until 2pm
Don Lucas Reserve, Mitchell Rd, Wanda Beach
What you need to know
•All cyclists must wear a correctly fitted helmet
•Bring a water bottle
•Go to www.rideability.com.au/ for helmet fitting
and bike maintenance info
For registration and details on this event, visit
sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s Road Safety
Officer on 9710 0341.
In the event of wet weather, contact 9521 5690 or 9525 2345 after 9am Sunday
17–25 September 2016
For more information visit transportnsw.info/bikeweek
Heathcote East OSHC – Vacation Care September
2016
Week 1:
MONDAY
26.09.16
Disco Party
TUESDAY
27.09.16
Back by popular
demand!
Bike and Scooter
Day
WEDNESDAY
28.09.16
Incursion ($15)
Peter Wood
Magic Show
THURSDAY
29.09.16
Obstacle Course
FRIDAY
30.09.16
Puppetry
Workshop ($3)
Week 2:
MONDAY
03.10.16
TUESDAY
04.10.16
PUBLIC HOLIDAY Superhero Day!
WEDNESDAY
05.10.16
Master Chef
($3)
Lunch Provided
THURSDAY
06.10.16
Theatre Day
FRIDAY
07.10.16
Sports Frenzy
Day
National Quality Standards:
1.1.2, 1.1.5, 1.2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 3.1.3, 3.2.1, 3.3.2,
Early Years Learning – My Time. Our Place:
1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 3.2, 4.1, 5.4.
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BOOKING FORM
My child / children will be attending vacation care on the following days. Should I be absent, I am aware that I will be charged the
full daily fee plus any additional excursion costs regardless of a Doctor’s certificate being presented.
Swapping of booked days will not be accepted.
CHILD’S NAME
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
CHILD’S NAME
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Additional Permissions for Centre Days (Please tick)
Bikes & Scooters
Face Paint/ Hairspray/ Nail polish
Movies G or PG rated
Comments__________________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature______________________________________________________________________
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Incursion Authorisation
(In accordance with Regulation 102)
Excursion Title: Peter Wood Magic Show
Purpose of Excursion: Vacation Care incursion
Proposed Activities:
Peter wood the magician will be performing magic tricks for ages 5 – 12 years.
Peter wood may request for assistants and helpers throughout the show.
PARENT / GUARDIAN:
By signing below as the Authorised Nominee, you are giving permission for your child to attend the incursion described above. If
you do not wish for your child to participate, please speak to the Responsible Person named above urgently. Please note that a risk
assessment has been completed for this incursion (when applicable) and is available for viewing at the service.
First Child’s Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Second Child’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Third Child’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Fourth Child’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Name of Authorised Nominee (Parent / Guardian): ________________________________________________
Signature of Authorised Nominee: _____________________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________________________________________________
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Heathcote East OSHC- ALLERGY AWARENESS
Throughout our centre we have a number of children with life threatening allergies to various forms of food, latex, dust, cats and
insect stings. This is a serious matter, one that our centre must address.
Some children have allergies that are so severe that smells or touch could trigger a reaction.
In order to do this we appeal to all parents to assist us in caring for these children by considering the type of foods you pack for your
own child’s morning tea / afternoon tea and lunch. Our aim is to minimise the amount of peanut and tree nut products brought
into the centre. These foods are extremely dangerous to our children with allergies and cause 50% of food allergic deaths. Common
foods that trigger an allergic reaction are listed below and we ask you to refrain from sending them to OOSH and to seek suitable
alternatives.
FOOD TYPE
Peanuts
Tree nuts
Peanut butter
Sesame seeds
Nutella
Biscuits containing or topped with nuts
Cakes or slices containing nuts
Snack packs containing nuts
Chocolates containing nuts
Chocolate lollies containing nuts
Marzipan and nougat
Breakfast cereals containing nuts
Muesli Bars and Snack Bars containing nuts
Yoghurt with nut mixer packs
Confectionary items
“Health Food” confectionary bars
containing nuts
Foods containing satay
Some moisturisers
EXAMPLES
Any kind of peanut
Hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, macadamia – any kind of nuts
Any kind of peanut butter
Any brand
Particularly chocolate biscuits
Dried fruit + nut mixes, snack-a-bouts, Dunkaroos
Picnics, Snickers, Mars Bars (almond), Nut Breaks, Ferrero Rocher, Fruit and Nut,
Praline based chocolates – Guylian, Marble Blocks
Peanut M&Ms
Crunchy Nut or Honey Nut Cornflakes, Muesli, Nutri Grain, Just Right etc.
Ski Double Up
Lolly Gooble Bliss Bombs, Rocky Road
Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian meals
OOSH does not provide any of these products. In the case of a child bringing a nut product to OOSH, the staff will bring the matter
to the attention of parents. There are many foods that DO NOT contain peanuts or nuts in their ingredients list, but the food
package has the statement “May contain traces of dairy, nut or seed”. This food may be brought to OOSH and consumed only by
non-allergic children. Due to safety and concerns, we discourage children from sharing food and drink. We would also appreciate
parents speaking to their children regarding this matter. Your child’s diet at home need not change. Below is a list of foods that are
safe for you to choose from. We’re sure you can think of many others.
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Fruit and vegetables
Fruit snack packs
Parker’s Pretzels
Chips
Plain biscuits – sweet or savoury – without nuts
Yoghurt – without nuts mixes
Plain Cornflakes, Rice Bubbles, Weetbix, etc. – without nuts
Lollies and confectionary items
Dried fruits
Spreads
Rice crackers
Popped corn
We thank you for helping us to provide a safe environment for all children at Heathcote East OSHC.
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Booking Procedure:
Enrolment Fee:
You will need to contact the centre to book your child in.
Permission and booking forms may be collected from the centre,
emailed to you, or downloaded from our website or Facebook
page.
Vacation Care fees MUST be paid for AT THE TIME OF BOOKING
Bookings will not be confirmed until payment is made.
Payment can be made via Direct Credit to:
Heathcote East Public School P&C Association Outside of
School Hours Care
BSB No:
062-164
Account No:
1036 1637
Please email a copy of your payment receipt to the centre.
Payments can also be made via Cash and/or Cheque but no
change can be given. Cash and Cheque payments need to be
placed in an envelope and clearly marked with your child’s name
and the dates you wish to pay for. Envelopes are then placed in
the bright red fee’s box next to the sign in/sign out sheets.
Full Day Fees:
$42.00 per child, booked BEFORE (Two weeks prior to Program
start)
$45.00 per child booked AFTER (Any time after program has
commenced)
** No refunds given for absences**
Enrolment Fees are a one off fee charged every 12 months.
Most families pay the first time they use or attend the Centre
each year.
$30.00 charged once within a calendar year if you have used
the centre in previous years.
$50.00 is charged for families who are using the centre for the
very first time.
Centre Hours:
Full Day
7.00am to 6.00pm
Other information
Please note: It is preferred that no technology (iPad, iPods, DS, etc.)
is brought to the Centre, however if it is, children will need to switch
off the devices by 9am every morning, and will be put away by staff.
Children will be given their items back, on request, after 5.00pm (or
when they are collected) Heathcote East Vacation Care takes take no
responsibility for any forms of technology brought to the center.
Our policy has changed in regards to
hot food, especially in relation to two
minutes noodles in which we plan to
phase out Due to workplace Health
and Safety and supervision guide lines
Please prepare your child for the elimination of these and send an
alternate option.
Thankyou.
Unless specified (such as on a master chef day, or pizza day) lunches
are not supplied by HEPS Vacation care. Please check with staff if
unsure.
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