Week 2 - Wideview Public School
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Week 2 - Wideview Public School
Week 1 Term 2 CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS! To any parents or children who have taken photos at school events (swimming/athletics carnivals, excursions, gardening, band and dance events, etc), could you please send copies of your best photos to me at myles.richardson3@ det.nsw.edu.au INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Bus timetable, 2 Nut Free School 2016 Classes 3 Infants Choir Music Groups 4 Scripture/ Ethics Calendar/ Notes/Merits 5 Primary Choir 6 Merits Kinder 1st Day 7 Canteen News 8 P & C News 9 After much anticipation, it is with great excitement that we welcome everyone to the 2016 school year. Everyone at the school is eagerly looking forward to another exciting and dynamic year of sharing, learning and growing at Wideview Public School. Despite the fact that a number of students have relocated and our year 6 group has moved to high school our total enrolment numbers to commence 2016 are higher than what they were at the same time last year. This is a very positive outcome and we warmly welcome the significant number of new families who have joined us for the first time – it’s so great to have you join our wonderful educational community. Kindergarten students have all settled in extremely well and really appear to be enjoying their first days at school. As I observed their little faces entering formal school for the first time, I reflected on all the understandings and knowledge that they bring to school and also about the extraordinary journey ahead of them in primary school. They are so settled and confident. Thanks to all parents who have prepared them for ‘big school’ so well. Thank you as well to the Year 6 ‘buddies’ who are doing a great job in looking after their new young friends. One of the features of the first few days has been the fantastic quality of school uniform. The wearing of uniform has a strong impact on school image and pride. We encourage all students to wear full school uniform every day. This includes school hats which are required to be worn in the playground at all times as part of our Sunsafe policy. 1 We have been advised by Transdev that the latest bus timetables for our school are available on their website for download now. Simply follow this link www.transdevnsw.com.au From the ‘Timetables’ menu, simply select Wideview Public at the bottom to download the latest timetables. For more information on Student Opal cards, visit transportnsw.info/schoolstudents or 131 500. Kindergarten Best Start assessment Our newest and youngest students officially commenced their school journey this week. Last week they undertook their Best Start assessment with Miss Hayward, Mrs Hodges, Mrs Griffin and Mrs Chapman. This assessment looks at early reading and writing skills, their ability to communicate with others, and how they recognise and work with numbers, groups and patterns. This is highly useful information for the class teacher and is used to help design learning programs to cater for all students. Parents will receive a detailed report in coming weeks after all information has been collated and analysed. We are trying to be a NUT FREE SchoolAnaphylaxis—What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is a severe and sudden allergic reaction. It occurs when a person is exposed to an allergen (such as food or insect bites). We currently have a number of Anaphylactic students enrolled at Wideview Public School. Many schools have students with such allergies. As a community we are requesting the students do not bring nut products to school. Most importantly we remind you that students should never share their food at school or pressure any other child to try something to eat. Morning Supervision Please be advised that for safety reasons students should not arrive at school before 8.45am. Students must remain seated in the morning until the teacher on duty rings the bell. If a student needs to arrive earlier than 8.45am for band or sports/ club practice, then younger siblings should not be left unattended at school. Don’t forget that Before School Care operates from 6.30am each day and until 6:30pm each evening. Absentee Notes If your child is going to be absent from school or is away for any reason could you please be sure to send in a written note to the office as soon as possible after the absence. Alternatively you may call the school office, use the school App or e mail a note to the school and this will be forwarded on to the appropriate teacher. 2 Classes for 2016 KCG Mrs Griffin and Mrs Chapman 1D Mrs Dempsey KD Mrs Hodges 1F Mrs Fullagar KH Miss Hayward 1W Miss Whelan 2C Mr Coleman 3A Mrs Asmanas and Mrs Follows 2RW Mr Richardson and Mrs Wargren 3S Mr Shilling 3/4H Mr Harpur 4SV Mrs Lake and Mrs McNally 5C Mr Carlos 6K Mrs Kelett 5D Mrs Donahue 6T Mr Thomas Assistant Principals Early Stage 1 (K) supervisor Mrs Griffin Stage 1 (1-2) supervisor Mr Coleman Stage 2 (3-4) supervisor Mr Harpur Stage 3 (5-6) supervisor Mr Thomas The role of the Assistant Principal, additional to their primary role of classroom teacher, is the leadership of the programs and initiatives of their stage. They provide support to parents and teachers on their stage about student welfare, liaise with parents, support of the Principal, school planning responsibilities and a number of other roles specific to their stage. Support Programs Library Mr Milasas EAL/D (English as an additional Language or Dialect) Ms Mosler LAST (Learning & Support Teacher) Ms Mosler RFF Mrs Norman ( sports skills program), Mr Milasas ( library and research skills) School Counsellor Mrs Hardingham (Wednesday only) Administration School Administrative Manager Mrs Hansen School Administrative Officers Mrs Fawdry , Mrs Wadling, Mrs Gibson and Mrs Gleeson General Assistant Mr Fawdry Infant’s Choir Infant’s Choir will resume Friday 19th February (week 4) at 8.40am in the School Hall. In Terms 1-2 Infants Choir is for Years 1 & 2 only. New members of the choir are always welcome! You will need to bring an A4 display folder. This year we ask that parents do not stay in the hall to watch Choir Practise. We appreciate your enthusiasm but it makes it very difficult to teach the children songs with noise in the background. Thank you for understanding. We look forward to a wonderful year of singing! Mrs Chapman and Mrs Follows 3 Wideview Music Groups Information Welcome Back! We have an exciting year of music planned for our music group in 2016. It will surely be our biggest year yet! We have a wide variety of choices to cater for all students that are interested in music. This year we have added a new dimension to the music program. We have structured the program so that the children can participate in more them one group for one inclusive fee of just $70 per term. Our aim is to make music accessible to as many children as possible. Below you will find the range of programs offered and the times that they are running. So get involved! Rehearsal Times: Opera House Recorders Beginner Recorders Senior Percussion Junior Percussion Senior Band Junior Band Senior Guitar Groups Junior Guitar Groups Monday 8:00-840 Monday 8:40-9:00 Tuesday 8:00-840 Tuesday 8:40-9:00 Wednesday 3:15-4:15 Thursday 8:15-9:00 Friday 8:00-8:40 Friday 8:40-9:15 Music Room Music Room Music Room Music Room School Hall Music Room Music Room Music Room Starts Week 3 Starts Week 4 Starts Week 3 Starts Week 4 Starts Week 3 Starts Week 3 Starts Week 3 Starts Week 3 Please come and see me if you want to find out more. Thanks Malcolm Harpur malcolm.harpur@det.nsw.edu.au Scripture and Ethics 2016 Scripture and Ethics classes at Wideview are starting on Wednesday 17th February. Both Ethics and Scripture (Combined and Catholic) are organised by external organisations which rely on volunteers from within the community to deliver these lessons every week. Curriculum and lessons planned are approved by the NSW Government. While all of the Scripture classes are going ahead as planned, Ethics is available for Kindergarten and Years 5 and 6 only. Until more volunteers are found, students enrolled in Ethics in Years 1-4 will be attending Non-Scripture. If you would prefer your child to be in Scripture during this time, please let the office know in writing (or email) as soon as possible to assist us in forming classes. If you would like to know more about being a volunteer ethics teacher, please contact the Ethics Coordinator for Wideview, Judith Ellis, on judyellis@westnet.com.au 4 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 1 2016 February 10 Wednesday Parent Information Evening 5:00-5:30—Kindergarten Classrooms 5:30-6:00—Year 1 & 2 Classrooms 6:00—6:30—Year 3 & 4 Classrooms 6:30-7:00— Year 5 & 6 Classrooms 12 Friday Book Club Orders due 26 Friday Swimming Carnival—Hornsby Pool Current Notes Event Year Due date Text Books All 10 Feb Gymnastics All 8 Feb Walking in Berowra All Publication/internet Permission All Indicates note is available for download from the school website. 1W Fynn R, Violet T 1D Kieran M, Lucy D 2C Zoe R, Dylan D 2RW Bryce K, Lincoln J Extra Curricular Activites At Wideview we have many extra curricular activities that your child is able to participate in. Some examples are; Choir, band, dance, guitar, language group, recorder group and many more. Later in the newsletter is a timetable of these activities with contact details if you would like to make any enquiries. 1F William J, Elizabeth G Good news for all those big savers. Student banking will commence on Wednesday 10th February. Please bring your bank book to the office by 9:30am. 5 Primary Choirs Art Alive Last year our choir auditioned to again be part of the NSW Arts Alive Combined Choir. We have been accepted into the Combined Choir and will be singing at the Sydney Town Hall in July. This choir will consist of year 5 and 6 singers as well as some selected year 4 singers. This choir will rehearse on Monday mornings and the students will need to be in the hall and ready for an 8:30 start. This choir will have a small fee to cover the associated costs. Primary Choir Due to our growing choir numbers, we have decided to include a Primary Choir for our year 3 and 4 singers. This choir will rehearse after eating time on Wednesdays (1:20-1:50). They will sing at assemblies and on the Performing Arts Night. Mrs Asmanas will be attending a training day on Monday 29th February and we will then be able to begin our Arts Alive rehearsals on Monday 7th March. Both choirs will begin rehearsals on Wednesday 17th February during lunch. If you would like to join either the Arts Alive or Primary Choir and you have not given your name to Mrs Asmanas please do so by Wednesday 10th February. Any questions can be emailed to Mrs Asmanas (amy.asmanas@det.nsw.edu.au) 5D Class Members Puzzling out the Solar System 6 Kindergarten’s First Day! The first day of Kindergarten is always filled with emotion. Excitement, nerves, happiness and a little bit of sadness for some at the start of a new chapter! This week, 61 new Kindergarten students started at Wideview. It was a lovely day with seamless transitions and very few tears! Kindergarten is always a wonderful, satisfying year to teach as you see so much growth and development in such a short time. We look forward to seeing this group of children thrive and blossom as they learn and grow at Wideview. All the best Kindergarten! Mrs Chapman (on behalf of all the Kindy teachers) 7 TERM ONE – SUMMER Welcome back to all and also a big Welcome to the kindy kids and their parents/caregivers. The canteen is now open for recess and lunch. Orders can be arranged for Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays, on Tuesday we are open at lunchtime for drinks and snacks. We offer an online lunch ordering service called “Munch Monitor” details at the bottom of this page if you need to set up a new log in. Orders are to be processed online by 9am, after this time Munch Monitor will close down for the morning so that we can extract the orders for the canteen. You can also come over to the canteen and order your lunch via our lunch bags sitting on top of the Canteen Red Box, please add 10cents extra for payment of the lunch bag. Please find included in this newsletter our new Term 1 Summer Menu with a few new additions. This time we have salads made into the clear shake cups (with dome lids) for something a little different and hopefully easier for kids to eat. If you have any queries about the menu or the canteen please come over to the canteen to see me, message on our facebook page, or email us. As you can see we have a few regular volunteer vacancies that need to be filled. 3 rd Wednesday of the month, 2nd Thursday of the month, 4th Thursday of the Month and also the 5th Friday of the month (not many of those) – please see Dianne ASAP if you are able to help out on a regular basis. February 2016 Mon 1 8 15 Tue Wed Fri 2 3 4 5 Canteen Open for Snacks at Lunchtime Jo Adams Katrina Mancer Kathy Waters and Julie Lowe 9 10 11 12 Canteen Open for Snacks at Lunchtime Mary Chivers 16 17 Canteen Open for Snacks at Lunchtime 22 Thu Viv Halbedl and 18 19 Bronwyn Thompson Kerstin O’Sullivan and Anne Chilton 23 24 Canteen Open for Snacks at Lunchtime Melissa Mills 25 26 Virginia Pieper and Dani Choate DIANNE STODDART – CANTEEN MANAGER PHONE : 9456 1655 (116) EMAIL : wideviewcanteen@gmail.com FACEBOOK : www.facebook.com/Cafe4Kids ONLINE ORDERING : www.munchmonitor.com 8 P&C News UNIFORM SHOP UPDATE It's been a busy start to the year in our new space! For anyone who missed it, we are now located in the old WOOSHC demountable, at the main school entrance. * Our new opening hours are: Thursdays from 8.30-10.00am and Fridays on even weeks of term from 3.00-4.00pm. * Keep an eye on our second-hand rack for pre-loved uniform bargains. * Thanks for your patience in start-of-term queues! Remember to avoid the queues, you can order via Munchmonitor and items will be delivered to your child's classroom the following Thursday. Munchmonitor user name is :WPS and the password:munch2082 * Please feel free to email me with any queries: wideviewuniform@gmail.com Sophie van Genugten - Uniform Shop Co-ordinator Towards the end of last year and through the holidays we have planted some lovely fruit trees and some frangipani trees in the back gate garden. Over the holidays we noticed our first fruit developing ready for a new year of gardening. You may have also noticed a gorgeous white picket fence and some new plants in the upper fairy garden and uniform shop area. A big thanks to the lovely yr1 family who donated the fence. The kids are going to love it! We had a wonderful group of supportive families involved with our garden projects last year and hope to see you all plus many new families joining us throughout 2016! A special thanks to Geoff for his contribution to the school and for all his hard work and dedication he will be greatly missed this year but we strive to continue creating beautiful natural spaces for our children. Do you love meeting new people or have some ideas for our school garden...then we look forward to hearing from you! We aim to provide a casual group get together for working bees without the pressure of feeling the need to commit to every event. Drop by for one or drop by for all! We would love to have some more families on board to continue creating beautiful spaces that enhance our children’s learning environments and their self worth. Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for our first working bee for 2016! 9 SUMMER 2016 MENU & PRICELIST Join our Facebook page for news and updates: www.facebook.com/Cafe4Kids Sandwich Board Summer Sizzlers Specials Hot Food Bread / Rolls / Wraps: Wholemeal unless specified. We only use Nuttelex spread. No spread will be used unless requested. Please check the newsletter, posters at the canteen and munch monitor for details of these weekly specials. *• Twisty Bolognaise Bread ◆ Available at Recess Only ✓ Gluten Free * Dairy Free • Egg Free NB: In the unfortunate event that we do not have stock of an ordered item, for a drink or pre-packaged item a replacement to the same value will be given, if the child does not like it can be returned to be swapped or refunded. For canteen made food, the student will be attempted to be notified prior to their meal time to find an alternative. Some hot foods need to be collected from the canteen to avoid spillage. This includes Hot Chocolate Drinks, Baked Beans Spaghetti / Rice Cups. *• Vegemite • Cheesy Cheese ✓*• Tasty Tuna ✓*• Chunky Chicken ✓ Wholesome Ham ✓*• Rainbow Delight Salad Canteen Open Wed / Thurs / Fri Only Conventional Orders must be placed before 9.30am Recess Orders need to be written on a paper bag labelled ‘RECESS ORDER’ and clearly marked with the child’s name and class. Lunch Orders need to be placed in the order box at canteen door by 9:30am. Please write orders on brown paper bag with child’s name and class clearly marked. Enclose correct money where possible. Change will taped to the outside of the bag. If a paper bag is not supplied, an additional charge of 10c will be incurred. Phone: 9456 1655 Email: wideviewcanteen@gmail.com $3.50 $2.00 $2.60 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 $4.20 ✓*• Captain $4.50 *• Beef Burger ✓• Picnic Pack $5.00 • Vegie Sushi • Sushi Pack $3.00 $3.50 $4.20 $4.50 $4.50 $0.50 $5.20 $5.20 $0.50 Comes with your choice of chocolate or strawberry milk, OKF Sparling Juice or Focus Water. (No substitution allowed) lettuce / tomato / carrot / cucumber / cheese Gluten-free bread +$0.20 small $3.00 Shake Cup $4.50 $4.50 Meal Deal $6.00 $4.50 $6.00 Chicken nuggets (3) with vegie sticks with above choice of drink. $2.50 Hot Pizza Sub Roll (baked in the oven) $3.00 $6.00 $2.00 Grainwaves Tiny Teddy’s / Mini Cookies GF Gingerbread Man Original Gingerbread Man Finger Bun (Good Tucker) GF Snaps Lite’n Tangy Crisps $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $0.50 $1.00 $1.00 $0.50 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $0.80 $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 $1.40 Drinks Bottled Water Focus PlayWater Jaffles $2.00 $2.00 Blackcurrant / Fruit Tingle / Lemonade / Lemon Lime Bread: Wholemeal unless specified. Gluten-free bread add $0.20. $2.20 $3.50 $3.50 $0.50 Juice (200ml) $2.00 Orange / Apple / Blackcurrant & Apple Plain Milk Flavoured Milk $2.00 $2.00 Chocolate / Strawberry / Banana Pineapple / tomato Gluten-free bread ✓ ✓ Steamed Rice Cup Cheese Ham or Chicken w/Cheese Tuna, Cheese Extra Fillings (each) ✓ Sea Salt / * Honey Soy Chicken $1.00 Served warm in a cup with Peas & Corn +$0.20 OKF Sparkling Juice $2.00 Lemon / Strawberry / Grape Raisin $6.00 Hot Chocolate $4.00 • Homemade Sausage Roll ◆ • Homemade Pizza ◆ Chicken nuggets (6) with vegie sticks with above choice of drink. Meal Deal lettuce / tomato / croutons / cheese / cucumber / caesar dressing Mayonnaise / French ✓ Chicken schnitzel with lettuce / tomato & cheese with above choice of drink. *• Chicken Nugget • Caesar Salad Dressing in a cup *• Chicken Schnitzel Burger *• Chicken Nugget vermicelli / chicken / lettuce / cucumber / cherry tomato / carrot / thai dressing ✓ Shake Cup large $3.50 $2.50 on the Cob Long roll with pizza sauce & cheese Beef with lettuce / tomato & cheese with above choice of drink. Meal Deal large salad plus 2 pineapple rings or ham or chicken or tuna. *• Thai Chicken Meal Deal *• Beef Burger Meal Deal lettuce / tomato / carrot / cucumber / cheese Salad ✓*• Super Salad Shake Cup 3 nuggets with sweet chilli, barbecue or tomato dipping sauce. ✓•Corn Twisty Bolognaise & above choice of drink. Salad Boxes ✓• *• Terrifically Twisty $4.50 • Chicken Nuggets * Spaghetti or Baked Beans ham / tomato / lettuce. Ham w/Salad ✓*• Chicken w/Salad ✓ Extras (each) *• Chicken Schnitzel Burger $4.00 Sushi / vege sticks / anzac cookie Café 4 Kids Meal Deals $4.50 Chicken schnitzel with lettuce / tomato & cheese Hommus / cheese stick / cherry tomatoes / cucumber sticks / carrot sticks / rice crackers. Cheese Stick Vegie Sticks ✓ Fresh Popcorn * Jelly Cup with Fruit ✓ Yoghurt (Vanilla) • Canteen Made Biscuit • Canteen Made Muffin ✓*• Apple Slinky / Orange cut in 4 ✓*• Frozen Pineapple Slice ✓*• Frozen Orange * Red Rock Chips ✓ ✓ Beef with lettuce / tomato & cheese. Summer Packs (Margarine Optional) Crunch Salad Homemade Bolognaise over Pasta Spirals from lettuce / tomato / carrot / cucumber / cheese. ✓ Important Ordering Info $1.50 $2.00 $3.50 $3.50 $3.50 Roll / Wrap Snacks Available at recess & lunch. $4.50 $2.00 RECESS ORDERS ONLY Tomato base with cheese. $1.00 $0.50 • Homemade Cheese Pizza ◆ Just cheese. $0.50 • Homemade Garlic Pizza ◆ Garlic with cheese. $0.50 • Chicken Nuggets ◆ $0.30 3 nuggets with sweet chilli, barbecue or tomato dipping sauce $2.50 You can place your lunch order online at www.munchmonitor.com.au before 9.00am on day of order | Username: wps | Password: munch2082 Extra-Curricular Activities at Wideview 2016 Activity Available to Run by Where and when Band - Senior Year 3-6 by audition Malcolm Harpur Assembly Hall, Wednesday 3:15pm Band- Junior Year 3-6 Malcolm Harpur Music Room, Thursday 8am Choir -Primary Years 3-6 Debra Hodges and Amy Asmanas Assembly Hall, Monday, Tuesday and nd Wednesday 2 half lunch Choir- Infants Year 1 and 2 Kinder from Semester 2 Jo Chapman and Kylie Follows Dance - Junior Years 3 and 4 Dance - Senior Costs Contact Teacher/s Other information $70 per term to Band Committee $70 per term to Band Committee TBA Malcolm Harpur Assembly Hall, Friday 8:40 -9am Nil Jo Chapman and Kylie Follows Candice Jones - Email – dynamiteperformanceacade my@gmail.com Assembly Hall, Wednesday 8am to 9am $75 per term plus $80 costume fee Payable to Candice Jones Danielle Donahue and Amy Asmanas Group is limited to 24 dancers, selected by audition in Term1. Dancers will also need black jazz shoes. Some excursion fees will also apply. Years 5 and 6 Candice Jones - Email – dynamiteperformanceacade my@gmail.com Assembly Hall, Tuesday 8am to 9am $75 per term plus $80 costume fee Payable to Candice Jones Danielle Donahue and Amy Asmanas Group is limited to 24 dancers, selected by audition in Term1. Dancers will also need black jazz shoes. Some excursion fees will also apply. Guitar group – Senior Year 3-6 by audition Joe Manton- contact Mal Harpur Music Room, Friday 8am $70 per term to Band Committee Mal Harpur While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required Guitar group – Junior Year 3-6 Joe Manton- contact Mal Harpur Music Room, Friday 8:40am $70 per term to Band Committee Mal Harpur While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required Run by Peter Durant 0404 092 747 Where and when Assembly Hall, Monday 6-9pm Assembly Hall, Saturday 10:30am-12 Costs Please call GKR Karate Contact Teacher/s Activity Karate GKR Karate Available to T:\Office\Forms and form letters\Extra Curricular Activities\2016.docx 3/02/2016 Malcolm Harpur Debra Hodges and Amy Asmanas While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required All children will need an A4 display folder for words of songs All children will need an A4 display folder for words of songs Other information Percussion Group Senior Year 2-6 M.McNaught 0419 483238 Music room, Tuesday 8-8:40am $70 per term to Band Committee Malcolm Harpur Percussion Group Junior Year 1 M.McNaught 0419 483238 Music room, Tuesday 8:45-9:05am Malcolm Harpur Recorders Beginners Years 1-6 M.McNaught 0419 483238 Music room, Monday 8:45 – 9:05am Recorders – Opera House Group Years 2 - 6 M.McNaught 0419 483238 Music room, Monday 8-8:40am $70 per term to Band Committee $70 per term to Band Committee $70 per term to Band Committee French Language classes Michelle Adamson- 0450 694 608 Assembly Hall Monday 3:25-4;25 n/a Spanish Language Class Natalie Roy -0430 286 590 Assembly Hall Tuesday 3;30-4:30 Action Dance Tiffany Pendlebury -0456 706 515 Assembly Hall, Wednesdays Belcastro School of Dance Jan Belcastro -94562638 or 0408473 803 Assembly Hall, Thursday 3:30-5:00 Please call Michelle Adamson for cost Please call Natalie Roy for cost Please call Tiffany for cost and times Please call Jan for cost T:\Office\Forms and form letters\Extra Curricular Activities\2016.docx 3/02/2016 Malcolm Harpur Malcolm Harpur n/a n/a n/a Attend Eisteddfods While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required Major performance at the Opera House While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required