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From the PrincipalDear Parents
As we draw closer to the end of the year I would like to thank the community for your support during 2018. Mona Vale is a wonderful example of Public Education, we are a school that values students, staff and our community. Looking ahead, 2019 will be an exciting year for the school with a number of exciting projects set to be announced.
School Supplied Lunch 2019We have a number of students each day who forget to bring their lunch with them to school. From next year, students who do not have lunch with them will need to tell their class teacher who will provide them with a lunch slip. This slip is to be taken to the canteen and the student will be given a sandwich. As a school, we will keep a record of students accessing this support and ensure that their family is made aware that their child/children has arrived at school without food. As always, those families experiencing financial hardship should contact myself for a confidential discussion regarding assistance.
Armistice: Before and AfterI had the pleasure of attending the launch of the book Armistice: Before and After, a collation of recollections by family members of relatives who served in the Great War.
The book contains the story of Fredrick William Brown and was written by Harry P, Year 5 and proudly tells the story of his great grandfather. The afternoon, hosted by Computer Pals for Seniors and Nan Bosler OAM, who authored the book, spoke of the wonderful support she always receives from Mona Vale Public School. I am personally proud of our involvement in the project and our interaction with seniors within our community.
Christmas Bus Wrap!!Ho, ho ho, Merry Christmas! How exciting we have been asked to decorate one of Mona Vale depots’ buses for Christmas. The bus will arrive next Thursday, at 11:30am and 20 - 30 of our Art Club students will be given one hour to decorate it. Our bus will represent Mona Vale Depot in a Sydney wide competition with two Mona Vale students being invited to the judging at Clovelley.
CongratulationsI would like to congratulate Mrs Kirsten Zeelie on her appointment to Mona Vale as a School Administration Officer. Kirsten has worked in a temporary capacity with us for the past two years and has been a wonderful asset to the school. We are thrilled to have her on-board for 2019.
Thank You Mona Vale - Christmas Gift AppealMona Vale you are awesome! Thank you to all the parents and children who have donated such generous gifts to our Christmas gift appeal. It is not too late, gifts can be delivered to the school office up to Friday 6th December.
There will be a collection point for the Christmas Gift Appeal – gifts will be going to children from Bear Cottage, Stewart House and Dalwood Spilstead.
Sick BayThere seems to be a few tummy bugs and colds and flu’s about at the moment. If you child is sick, please do not send them to school. Our sick bay has been looking like the new Northern Beaches hospital lately!
Text And Exercise Books 2019We are in the final stages of preparation with our suppliers, stay tuned to the school app and our website for the release of text and exercise book orders online.
Planning For 2019We are planning classes for 2019. If you are currently in K-Year 5 and you are leaving Mona Vale Public School please inform the office in writing as soon as possible. Please email [email protected] with your child’s name, class and the school your child is moving to next year.
Bus Passes 2019Students currently in Year 2, who hold a school bus pass, must re-apply for their bus pass for 2019. All other students who currently hold a bus pass, will be reissued a bus pass in 2019 and this pass will be sent to your home address. If students need to update their information or re-apply, please go online to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails
School Leaders visit to Parliament HouseOn Monday 19th November, Xavier P and Amelia T, our 2018 School Captains, along with their proud parents, attended a morning tea reception at Parliament House, Macquarie Street Sydney.
They were the invited guests of Mr Rob Stokes, Member of Parliament for Pittwater, and State Education Minister.The reception included a delicious morning tea, a tour of Parliament House, the presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to all School Captains in the Pittwater electorate and an opportunity for the students to address the Legislative Assembly with their thoughts and experiences as a school leader.
I felt very proud to accompany these two wonderful ambassadors of Mona Vale Public School. Well done Xavier and Amelia, it has been a pleasure to work with you and the 2018 Leadership team this year.
Mrs Kathy McGuigan
Christmas Carols
Christmas Carols Christmas Carols community event is Thursday 6th December on Waratah oval. It is a wonderful event to come along and sit with friends and family and reflect on what a great year we have had at Mona Vale in 2018.
You, as the parents will be responsible for your child for the entire evening and ensuring their behaviour is respectful and responsible. Students will not be allowed to come to the event without a parent, or a responsible adult to look after them. The teachers ARE NOT on duty this evening. Thanks for your cooperation in this regard as your children’s safety is always our number one priority.
K-2 will drop their children to the K-2 Cola at 5pm and after they have performed their item there will be a pick up spot for you to collect your child.
3-6 just need to arrive at 5:00pm find a spot on the grass with their families, perhaps enjoy some snacks and await their grade to be called for their item. Grade items should run from 5:30pm-6:45pm and then we will enjoy some sing-a-long carols together. So bring your singing voices and a device as the words will all be on our website.
All students should come dressed in casual comfortable clothes with a Christmas theme. E.g. Xmas t shirts, green/red/white etc. Santa hats, reindeer ears etc.
Please see attached flyer for more information. Please keep your fingers crossed for a lovely sunny evening.
Year 5: Forms for Graduation Jackets are available in the Term 4 Notes tab on the website. You can order on Flexischools, or in the uniform shop. Please place orders as soon as possible. The quicker we have the order finalised, the sooner the jackets can be delivered. Please note, no spares are ordered. We please still need the help of two parent volunteers to help the shop check names and orders, please get in touch if you are able to help. Thanks.
Summer Dress: Please remember that we are nearing the end of the transition period for the changeover of the school summer dresses. It is the expectation of the school for those wearing the dresses to be in the new style from Term 1 2019.
HATS: Only wide brim hats are now available at the Uniform Shop. Students who currently own a cap are able to continue to wear it in 2019. In 2020 ALL students will be required to wear wide brim hats, caps will no longer be a part of our uniform.
Volunteers are always needed, even if you can spare a couple of hours once or twice a month.
If you are able to volunteer in the shop, please go to websitewww.carebookings.com.au
Enter event code: B7MJN in the green box
Profits made during the year in the uniform shop are given back to the P&C to support initiatives.
2018 - Last day for students is Wednesday 19th December
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Staff Development Day - Tuesday 29th January - 2019Students return - Wednesday 30th January (Years 1-6) (Year 3-6 School Swimming Carnival)Kindergarten Best Start Assessments – Wednesday 30th January, Thursday 31st January & Friday 1st FebruaryKindergarten starts - Monday 4th February 2019
Staff Development Day – Monday 29th April 2019Students return – Tuesday 30th April 2019Last day for students – Friday 5th July 2019
Staff Development Day – Monday 22nd July 2019Students return – Tuesday 23rd July 2019Last day for students – Friday 27th September 2019
Students and Staff return – Monday 14th October 2019Last day for students – Wednesday 18th December 2019Please note: last day of Term 4 2018 for students is Wednesday 19th December
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TERM DATES
Mona Vale PS’s Christmas Carol Evening
Thursday 6th December 2018, 5:30pm-8:00pm
Enjoy an evening of grade performances (5:30-7:00pm), followed by carols
sing-a-long, accompanied by combined MVPS band.
Kindy Jingle Bells
Year 1 Australian 12 Days of Christmas
Year 2 Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Year 3 Six White Boomers
Year 4 Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Year 5 Come and See
Year 6 Mele Kalikimaka
*Please drop K-2 students at their assembly lines at 5pm for names to be marked*
What to bring:
A rug and Christmas hamper for your family
Carols sing-a-long booklet on iPad or printed at home
(only a few will be available on the night for a gold coin)
Remember your unwrapped gift for charity in a gift BAG
(we will be supporting a range of charity’s including Bear Cottage, Steward House and
Dalwood Spilstead)
Please do not bring alcohol, pets or glass, nor skateboards or scooters.
If we are all on the nice list, we might even spot a secret visitor!!!
Featuring great local singers and musicians Fun for the whole family Top line entertainment Food and refreshments Free lollies for the kids Visit from Santa
Free entry Enquiries 0417 236 982 or www.rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org
Event partner: Pittwater Uniting Church
Generously supported by:
The Rotary Club of Upper Northern Beaches meets each Wednesday evening and welcomes new members. Call us on 8005 0711 for details or visit www.rotaryuppernorthernbeaches.org
LJ Hooker Mona Vale Pittwater RSL Club Ann Wilson Funerals Col Crawford BMW CommBank Mona Vale Johnson Bros Mitre 10
Northern Beaches Council Pittwater Day Surgery Pittwater Pharmacy
Mona Vale Chamber of Commerce Signarama Pittwater Winning Appliances