Neutral Bay Public School NEWSLETTER · 2019-09-16 · Neutral Bay Public School - Term 1 Week 8 5 The Bay Times Kindergarten News Stage 1 News (Years 1 & 2) Stage News Mrs J. Hudson

Neutral Bay Public School

NEWSLETTERTERM 1 WEEK 8 ISSUE 8 20 MARCH 2019

175 Ben Boyd Rd, NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089

UPCOMING EVENTS

SPORTMARCH 22 & 29: PSSA

continues

MARCH 28: Regional

Swimming Carnival

APRIL 1: Soccer Knockout at

West Ryde PS

MARCH 21: Harmony Day

MARCH 25 - 29: Parent/

Teacher Interviews

MARCH 23: State Election

BBQ

MARCH 29: Whole School

Family Picnic

2019 North Shore Zone Swimming.

Congratulations.

SCHOOL

P&C EVENTS

PH: 02 9953 1798 E: [email protected] W: https://neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Congratulations to the students who represented our school at the Zone Swimming Carnival last week. The efforts and behaviour of the students was excellent. Congratulations to the following students who will represent the school at the Regional NSWPSSA Swimming Championships:• Grace M (5B) 11 yrs Girls’ 50m Freestyle and 50m Breastroke• Eliza W (5K) 10 yrs Girls’ 50m Freestyle• Hannah C (6M) 12 yrs Girls’ 50m Breaststroke

Congratulations to the following students who will be representing the School:• Hannah C (6M) – Girls’ Soccer at the NSW State level• Callan J (6M) – Boys’ Soccer at the Sydney North Trials• Matthew C (6M) - Boys’ Soccer at the North Shore Zone level

Senior boys ready to begin their race at the Neutral Bay Public School Swimming Carnival 2019

APRIL 1: 1A, 1C & 1T Excursion

to Vaucluse House

APRIL 3 - 5: Year 5 Camp

APRIL 8: 1D, 1G & 1M Excursion

to Vaucluse House

EXCURSIONS

Excellence, Innovation, Opportunity

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Table of Contents

2019 TERM 1: Wednesday 30 January - Friday 12 April

TERM 2: Tuesday 30 April - Friday 5 July

TERM 3: Tuesday 23 July - Friday 27 September

TERM 4: Monday 14 October - Friday 20 December

Term Dates

Weekly Calendar Page 2

Stars of the Week Page 2

Principal’s News Pages 3 & 4

ANZAC Day Page 4

Stage News Pages 5 & 6

Canteen News Page 7

P&C News Pages 7 & 8

Uniform Shop News Page 8

School Picnic Flyer Page 9

Election BBQ and Cake Stall Flyer Page 10

Year 2 Picnic in the Park Flyer Page 11

Community News Page 12

Term 1 - Week 9 2019Monday25 March

Parent Teacher InterviewsJunior Band 7.55am

Tuesday26 March

Parent Teacher InterviewsSenior BandJunior ChoirConcert Band

7.55am8.00am12.40pm

Wednesday27 March

Parent Teacher InterviewsChamber GroupOrchestraSchool CouncilJunior Band

7.00am8.00am8.00am11.40am

Thursday28 March

Parent Teacher InterviewsRegional SwimmingConcert BandStage 3 Assembly

7.55am2.25pm

Friday29 March

Parent Teacher InterviewsSenior BandFamily Picnic

7.55am6.00pm

Monday18 March

Junior Band 7.55am

Tuesday19 March

Senior BandJunior ChoirConcert Band

7.55am8.00am12.40pm

Wednesday20 March

Chamber GroupOrchestraJunior Band

7.00am8.00am11.40am

Thursday21 March

Harmony DayConcert Band 7.55am

Friday22 March

Senior Band 7.55am

Term 1 - Week 8 2019 Stars of the Week

On 7 April 2019, Sienna S (4A), Elodie B (4M) and Alexa B (2J), together with their families, will be climbing to the summit of Australia’s highest mountain for a great cause - to provide children in Uganda with quality education.

Kosi Climb for Kids 2019

The Kosi Climb for Kids charity walk organised by The School for Life Foundation is a 13 km round trip from Thredbo to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko. The girls will walk the challenging 13km just as the kids in rural parts of Uganda do each day just to go to school. All money raised by the girls will go to feeding children in Uganda so they don’t go to school on an empty stomach. We wish the girls all the best for their summit challenge.

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Principal’s News

Quality Teaching Research ProjectI am pleased to confirm that our school will be participating in an exciting new research project on teacher professional development. The research is being undertaken by the University of Newcastle, commencing this term. Students will be invited to participate in this project if their teacher is involved. Invitations will be sent out to relevant classes this week.

NAPLAN Online Trial TestNAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy – important skills that each child needs to succeed in school and life. The NAPLAN tests are designed to help us make sure students are on track with their literacy and numeracy development. Students in Years 3 and 5 participate in NAPLAN tests for reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.

From Tuesday 14 May to Friday 24 May 2019, our school will participate in NAPLAN Online. Students do not need to be computer experts to take the NAPLAN test online. Making sure students have computer skills is part of our school curriculum, and our teachers will ensure your child is familiar with the online format. To see the types of questions and interactive features of NAPLAN Online, visit the public demonstration site.

Our students will be trialling NAPLAN over the next two weeks, and undertaking the Omnibus Test. Each student will sit this 45 minute test under test conditions. The Omnibus Test is a combined reading, language conventions and numeracy test.

Please note that this is a practice test only. No data will be provided to schools or families as a result of the Omnibus Test.

If you have any questions about NAPLAN Online, please contact your child’s teacher.

For more info:• How to support your child during NAPLAN• Information for parents and carers• Watch a video that explains NAPLAN Online• Subscribe to ACARA’s monthly parent newsletter,

Parent Update

Harmony DayThis year is the 20th Anniversary of Harmony Day and we will celebrate this tomorrow, Thursday 21 March. The day celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity which is one of our greatest strengths and is what makes our country great. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. As part of Harmony day, students are invited to wear their cultural dress and/or bring an item to school that holds cultural significance. Alternatively, students may wear an orange accessory to represent Harmony Day.

Neutral Bay PS P&C Fundraising Election Barbeque and Cake StallThis Saturday 23 March, the P & C Association will be holding an Election Bar-b-que and Cake Stall in the school grounds from 8.00am to 2.00pm. More information is included in this newsletter on page 10.

P&C Family PicnicWe look forward to the P&C Family Picnic which will be held on Friday 29 March from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Further information is on page 9 of this week’s Bay Times.

Term 1 Parent/Teacher InterviewsWe will be holding Parent/Teacher Interviews next week, commencing Monday 25 March 2019. Parent/Teacher Interviews are an important part of our Reporting to Parents process. They provide a valuable opportunity to discuss with your child’s teacher how your child has settled into the new school year and share assessment information and areas of focus this semester. We will be using an online booking system for interviews. Parents who do not have internet access should contact the office with a choice of two preferred booking times.

Bookings open: Wednesday 13 March 5.00pmBookings close: Friday 22 March 5.00pm

Booking InformationURL: www.schoolinterviews.com.auEvent code: ehvqk

1. Enter your details2. Select the teachers you wish to see3. Select the appointment times that suit you best

When you click ‘finish’, your interview timetable will be emailed to you automatically. You can return to www.schoolinterviews.com.au at any time and change your interviews until Wednesday 20 March (5.00pm).

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Judy GoodsellPrincipal

Grandfriends’ DayWe look forward to celebrating Grandfriends’ Day on Thursday 11 April. An invitation will be sent home with all students later this week. There will also be an opportunity for parents to view the rehearsal concert on Wednesday 10 April at 2.00pm on the outdoor stage. The program of events is:

9.30 - 10.30am Concert on the playground with students in Years K, 1 and 2 performing. Our Concert Band and Senior Chamber Group will also be performing

10.30 - 11.00am Class Visits

11.00 - 11.30am Morning Tea in the hall

Please note the Concert Band and Chamber Group will not be performing at the rehearsal on Wednesday 10 April.

Thank you to the Stage 1 parents who are providing morning tea for our visiting Grandfriends.

ANZAC DayANZAC Day - School Honour RollWar has impacted all families on some level. This year marks the 100th year anniversary of our school Honour Roll, which features the names of 402 ex-pupils and community members who “nobly responded to the Empire’s call to defend our honour and liberty in World War I.” (Ref: Neutral Bay Public School Honour Board).

Neutral Bay Public School will be making our own Wall of Remembrance and Field of Poppies display for ANZAC Day to honour those who have served in all wars/conflicts. If you have a member of your family who has served in any capacity in any war or conflict, we invite you to contribute by making a poppy or by completing a Wall of Remembrance form.

We have provided templates for you to complete as a family, which will be proudly displayed at school from Monday 8 April to Friday 12 April. This can be accessed through these hyperlinks:

• Make a Poppy template and instructions

• Wall of Remembrance form (Word) Wall of Remembrance form (PDF)

Please save this document to your computer to enable you to type in the details and return by Friday 5 April to the office or email to Genevieve Carnegie using the following address: [email protected].

Please be a part of our Wall of Remembrance and/or our Field of Poppies display to commemorate this special occasion.

Genevieve CarnegieAssistant Principal& Curriculum Leader

Opportunity Class Information SessionThe Opportunity Class Parent Information Session will be held on Thursday 4 April in 4M for parents who have students in Year 4 this year.

Important dates are: 30 April 2019Application opens online for entry in 2020

17 May 2019Application closes at 5pm (no late applications)

A note will be sent home in the near future providing further information.

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Kindergarten News Stage 1 News (Years 1 & 2)

Stage News

Miss L. Josephson - 2J Class TeacherMrs J. Hudson - KH Class Teacher

2J have been using informal and formal units to measure items and objects around the classroom. We have discussed the pros and cons to using informal units such as blocks and have decided that if we need to measure, we are best to use formal units such as a ruler as the measurements are far more accurate. We have had so much fun measuring items in the classroom and using the iPad app ‘SeeSaw’ to take photos of our work and send them through to our class teacher, Miss Josephson. We love to reflect on our learning through viewing our class portfolio of work at the end of our lesson.

Look at some of the amazing artwork the Kindergarten children have been doing!

Buzzing bees in KH!

Blasting off in KB!

Sunny sunflowers in KM!

Perfect pink pigs in KSV!

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Stage 2 News (Years 3 & 4) Stage 3 News (Years 5 & 6)

Stage News

Miss P. Moir - 6P Class TeacherMiss E. Smith - 4S Class Teacher

In 2019, Harmony Week is being held from 17-23 March. Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity and provides an opportunity to discuss important messages of inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. Neutral Bay Public School is participating in Harmony Day celebrations on Thursday 21 March. In the lead up to Harmony Day, 4S engaged in a range of classroom activities to celebrate diversity and inclusiveness. During an art lesson, we created doves using a range vibrant oil pastel colours and glitter to represent cultural diversity in Australia. 4S students also brainstormed some words they thought best represented the meaning of Harmony Day. Take a look at some of the words and phrases they came up with…

Happy Harmony Day!

Year 6 have been having a fantastic term with many exciting learning experiences.

Last week, Year 6 were lucky enough to have “The Cyber Lady” come in and discuss safe ways to use the internet. This was an invaluable experience for all students and there have been many class discussions about internet safety.

Year 6 have loved getting to know their Year 1 buddies. 6P and 1T meet fortnightly and participate in a number of activities together, such art and technology (I.C.T.). Year 6 have demonstrated leadership and kindness towards their buddies.

What a great start to Year 6!

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Canteen News

Thu 28/3 - CLASS 1M9 - 11 Libby O ONE MORE VOLUNTEER

REQUIRED11 - 1 Libby O ONE MORE VOLUNTEER

REQUIRED

Wishing everyone a great week-The Canteen Team

We remind PSSA senior students that it is important that NO hot food is ordered. Sushi and sandwiches (not toasties) are always the best option. Please also indicate PSSA on Flexischools so we have your child’s lunch ready prior to the normal collection time.

CLASS 1G

Mon 25/3 - CLASS 1M9 - 11 Alice L11 - 1 Scarlett G

CLASS 1M

Fri 29/3 - CLASS 1M9 - 11 Alice L THREE MORE VOLUNTEERS

REQUIRED11 - 1 Kate G TWO MORE VOLUNTEERS

REQUIRED

Tue 26/13 - CLASS 1M9 - 11 Bev, Marg11 - 1 Bev, Marg

Wed 27/3 - CLASS 1M9 - 11 Kathy G, Alice L11 - 1 Kathy G

Thu 21/3 - CLASS 1G9 - 11 Yasmin T, Emily Y11 - 1 Yasmin T, Emily Y (until 12)

Fri 22/3 - CLASS 1G9 - 11 Laura B, Heidi W, Steven T11 - 1 Neha TP, Christine C

Thank you to our 1D Volunteers for a wonderful week last week. This week we have 1G, followed by 1M next week, and they have already done a wonderful job in almost filling the whole two weeks. If we could ask for a little more help next week on Thursday and Friday (when we can have up to 400 orders), we would be very grateful. Remember, you will receive a free lunch, a warm cup of tea or coffee and hopefully see your child at service. It is also a great opportunity to meet some of the other parents in your class. Whether you can come in for an hour, or from 9am - 1pm, any assistance is greatly appreciated. If you are able to help out anytime, please use the SignUpGenius link, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4bafa82ca5f58-term13, email us at [email protected], or phone/text Katherine on 0419 303 332.

State Election BBQ (flyer attached)Saturday 23 March 20197.00am - 3.00pm

We need a number of volunteers to help run the sausage sizzle and cake stall at the election BBQ. Please consider volunteering at the BBQ or the cake stall. It is a fun and social day. You get to meet the local neighbours and the Neutral Bay community. Sign up here - https://tinyurl.com/y2btvpvg

Calling all bakers! - Election Cake StallIf you can, please contribute to the cake stall with some baking. Whole cakes, slices, cupcakes or biscuits are welcome. Vanessa will be at the Big School gate with cake/slice boxes on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoon at bell time the week before the election. Bring your baked treats to school on Saturday 23 March and drop off at the Music Room.

Thank you and hope to see you there!

P&C NewsSave the datesThe following are some planned events over the next few weeks (more details provided below)

State Election BBQ Saturday 23 March7.00am - 3.00pm

School

P&C Family Picnic Friday 29 March 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Whole Family

Family PicnicFriday 29 March 20196pm-8pm

Come to our family picnic featuring a disco and sausage sizzle. Bring a rug, a picnic dinner (if you like), and catch up with old friends and new! We need volunteers to help at the picnic. If you have 30 minutes to help, please sign up - https://tinyurl.com/y4o4qymw

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Uniform Shop NewsSecond Hand Uniform SaleFollowing inclement weather last Thursday, the 2nd hand uniform sale will be held tomorrow, Thursday 21 March from 8.15am.

NBPS 2019 RaffleThank you to our very generous corporate sponsors for the 2019 Neutral Bay Public School raffle. We are pleased to announce the following raffle prizes.

This week, each family will be given a book of 10 raffle tickets to sell to family, friends and neighbours or to keep for $3 per ticket. Each ticket is labelled with a reference number.

Please return all monies, stubs and unsold tickets to the School office by Friday 2 August 2019. All payments for the tickets are to be in cash. Please hand them in to the office. Please do not send your children to sell the tickets unaccompanied by an adult. Please support our wonderful prize donors.

The raffle will be drawn on Monday 5 August 2019 and the winners will be announced via the School's newsletter on Wednesday 7 August 2019 and notified by telephone.

Prizes for this year’s Raffle

Total Value

Donated by

One Week Holiday Accommodation at Avalon Beach

$2,000 Palm Beach Holiday Letting42-44 Old Barrenjoey RoadAvalon Beach 0415 714 146

One child to attend 2 afternoons per week or 2 children(siblings) to attend an afternoon per week for one Term

$840.00 Whoosh Club Neutral BayLevel 1, 129/133 Military Rd, Neutral Bay0422 576 740whooshclub.com.au

2x adults 10 class packs to be used over 75 days

$400.00 Mosman Martial Arts Academy4/121 Military Rd, Neutral Bay 8283 9243martialartsacademy.com.au

One Ashley & Co luxury gift pack

$250.00 Sarah O’CallaghanAshley & Co26 Lytton St, Cammeray0452 186 080 ashleyandco.com.au

One hair colour, cut, wash and blow-dry

$250.00 Shine & Waves Hair Salon5 Yeo Street, Neutral Bay9904 2999

One term of classes and a NBD winter jacket

$225.00 Neutral Bay School of Dance14 Lindsay St, Neutral Bay0404 262 717neutralbayschoolofdance.com

One dining voucher worth $50 and a SydneyEntertainment Book

$120.00 Sydney Entertainment Book53/55 Herbert St, Artarmon(02) 9016 1300entertainmentbook.com.au

4 x $25 food and beverage vouchers

$100.00 Neutral Bay ClubWestleigh St, Neutral Bay9953 2066

One gift certificate to Kizzy Dancewear

$50.00 Kathryn ChaoKizzy Dancewear67/69 Chandos St, St Leonards 0438 684 939www.kizzy.com.au

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