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Respect – Responsibility – Resilience
FRIDAY, MARCH 15 2019 TERM 1 WEEK 7
TERM 1 WEEK 8
WHAT’S ON
Monday 18 March
8.00am DIM Senior Band in Hall
Tuesday 19 March
11.15am - 12.15pm Chess Lessons in Library
2.40pm 3-6 Primary Assembly - Swimming Carnival ribbons to be presented.
7.30pm-9pm P&C AGM in Library – All welcome
Wednesday 20 March
8.30am Senior Choir in RFF Room
10am Tour of school
11.20am DIM Senior & Junior Strings
Bound for Botany Bay excursion - Year 4
Thursday 21 March
– wear something Harmony Day orange
8.30am Stage 2 Choir in 5C
8.30am Junior Choir in 1H classroom
2.45pm Parent Volunteer Training Session 2 Friday 22 March
8.00-8.40am Junior Band in Hall
2.40pm K-2 Infants Assembly - 1A Hosting
Scripture/SEE Lessons Saturday 23 March
State Government Election - Hall HAT’S
WHAT’S AHEAD
25-27 March Year 5 @ Camp Berry 26 March 2.40pm 3-6 Primary Assembly – 4A Hosting 29 March 2.40pm K-2 Infants Assembly – 1H Hosting 1 April 8am DIM Hot Cross Buns Concert 1-12 April Year 2 Swim School 9 April Years K-2 Parent Teacher Interviews 10 April Years 3-6 Parent Teacher Interviews 12 April Easter Hat Parade. No Infants assembly
NOTES DUE
Year 2 Intensive Swimming Lessons Berry Sport & Rec Camp – Year 5 - Final Payment Due Year 6 T-Shirt order form – Year 6 Expression of Interest in High School Form – Year 6 Jellybeans Music Program – Years K-2 Creative Composition Classes – Years 3-6 Bound for Botany Bay Excursion - Year 4 P&C One off Volunteer form
PRINCIPAL’S THOUGHTS
Planning for the Year Ahead On Tuesday night at the P&C meeting, we will be planning for the year ahead in relation to school events like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, the Activitython, Spring Fete and Trivia Night. I would like to invite all interested parents, especially parents new to the school, to join us and play a part in our school and community activities this year. An important part of the meeting will be the election of the P&C executive as all positions will be declared vacant. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved at the start of the year with a new P&C executive and team. I look forward to catching up with you in the Library on Tuesday night.
Parent Teacher Interviews Thank you to everyone who has booked in for parent teacher interviews. There are now over 500 interviews scheduled for the end of Term 1. If you have not been able to secure a time that suits you, please check the information in last week’s newsletter or contact your child’s class teacher directly.
Unity and Diversity While we are one school we are diverse in so many ways especially in the richness of our culture with some 41 languages being spoken by families who attend Drummoyne PS. On Thursday next week, we will celebrate our diversity through Harmony Day and promote tolerance and more so acceptance under the banner of ‘Everyone Belongs’. The welfare and wellbeing of every student is our highest priority.
Parent Volunteer Training Each year we are very fortunate to have the support of parents, grandparents and friends of the school volunteering to help in classrooms and across the school. To support parent volunteers this year we will provide face to face training for parent helpers on topics such as the role of the parent volunteer, how to teach
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reading, child protection, workplace health and safety, WWCC, communication with teachers and so on. The second session (a repeat of session 1) will be held next week on Thursday 21st March at 2.45pm with registration from 2.30pm. We would like all parent volunteers to undertake this training prior to working in classrooms in Term 2. Please email the office to reserve your place in session 2.
With best wishes for the week ahead, Brian J Dill PRINCIPAL
Members of the Lego group with their creations
FROM THE DEPUTY’S DESK
Class 1T have been busy writing detailed descriptions of Monty, our PBL mascot. They have also drawn some accompanying pictures as well. In keeping with this students have articulated what it means to be responsible in our school
setting. Please view the display next time you are passing my office.
Tell Them From Me Student Feedback Survey Our Year 4 - 6 students will soon be taking part in the ‘Tell Them From Me’ student survey. The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our students think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary. Your child will not take part if either you or your child do not wish to. If, during the survey, your child is uncomfortable, he/she can choose to stop the survey at any time. The majority of questions in the survey can be skipped.
If you do not want your child to take part in the survey, please complete the attached form and return it to school by 22 March, 2019.
Professional Learning Kindergarten This week our Kindergarten teachers attended professional learning in “Planning for Learning Using Best Start Kindergarten”. This will be beneficial for the kinder team to enhance their knowledge of how best to support our students in the early years through explicit teaching practices in the classroom.
Dianne Colb DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
HARMONY DAY
‘Our diversity is our strength’ Harmony Day celebrates Australia’s success as a diverse society united by a common set of values. It is about bringing people together (EVERYBODY BELONGS) to promote Australian values and the Australian way of life. It’s a day to understand and commit to the benefits of living in a country that embraces common values of respect, fairness, participation, acceptance and a fair go for all.
To show our support for cultural diversity, students and staff are invited to wear orange to school on Harmony Day, Thursday 21st March. Students may wear a piece of clothing or an accessory that is orange together with
their school uniform. Classes will engage in activities that create opportunities to think, talk about and recognise how our differences make Australia a great place to live. Lisa Akkoumi & Dudleen Thompson Harmony Day Co-Ordinators
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LEADERSHIP IN YEAR 6
At school we recognise each and every year 6 student as a leader. While we have established formal roles such as prefects, house captains and librarians we want to convey to our community that every student is a leader and that leadership is a responsibility we all share.
Following the GRIP leadership conference the Year 6 teachers have reflected on the key principles of assisting our students to be effective leaders. The 4 CORE character traits of a leader which we use are Confidence with humility, Others focussed, Reliability and Empathy.
This week we have used these principles to enable every student to commit to a school responsibility. Some roles have been initiated by staff and others by students. Some of the many roles include covering the infants sandpit after play time, PALS (Playground and Activity Leaders) to assist with games in the K-2 playground, assisting with assembly preparation by setting up chairs and microphone, writing articles for the school newsletter and being responsible for taking the sports equipment out to the playground each lunch time. In future weeks, students will be sharing the many small ways they are making an impact in our school. The demonstration of responsibility, initiative and sustained commitment in their choice of activity will be encouraged.
Student led initiatives are most effective when they are supported by teachers and parents. We are excited our students have the opportunity to develop their leadership potential this year as these initiatives will strengthen our school community and provide each student with the opportunity to practise a lifelong skill which will benefit each individual now and in the years beyond Drummoyne Public School.
Selective High School Placement Test Congratulations to our 16 Year 6 students who this week sat the Selective High School Placement test at Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus. We are pleased these students have taken the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities across the curriculum. It has been wonderful to hear from these students about how they approached test day and listening to their open minded perspective on their choices and opportunities while being diligent and mature in their approach. Congratulations and best wishes to: Thomas Burns, Jacinta Cappelluto, Mika Dane, Kelly Elsey, Marirose Giann, Arosh Kafil, Arion Kalotheos, Jason Kollias, Cole Melvin, Jakub Misar, Madeleine Ng, Saskia O'Connell Locke, Zacharie Popovic Kolicic, Minal Rao, Alexa Salmon and Derek Wu. Leigh Russ Assistant Principal
LIBRARY NEWS
Scholastic Book Club Issue #2 Brochures for Book Club Issue #2 were handed out this week. Spare copies are available outside the library’s internal door. The closing date for all orders is Thursday 28 March.
HANDS ON MATHS IN CLASS 5C
For an awesome maths project, 5C went outside to measure 1km around the school using a trundle wheel. We realised 1km was a long way. It was fun working in groups of 3 and marking the ground with chalk every 100m. I thought it was a great maths project. Leila El-Khoury 5C
ZONE SWIMMING CARNIVAL Congratulations to the DPS Zone Swimming team who competed in the Balmain Zone Swimming Carnival at Canterbury Aquatic and Fitness Centre on 5th March. All competitors put in a huge effort and represented their school with pride. Well done swimmers! The following students will be representing the Balmain Zone at the Sydney East carnival held at SOPAC on Tues 19/03. Good luck!
Eve 6S- 50M Freestyle, 50m Butterfly Kaitlin 4H- 50M Freestyle Hayden 2/3F- 50M Freestyle
Ribbons Presentation On Tuesday, week 8 we will be handing out our swimming carnival ribbons at the primary assembly. Year two students who placed at the carnival will receive their ribbon at the K-2 assembly on Friday. Mr Jon McLean Sports Coordinator
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THE WORLDS GREATEST SHAVE
My name is Kate. Last Wednesday I participated in the World’s Greatest Shave, which is a fundraiser for the Leukaemia Foundation. I shaved all my hair off to raise money for the cause. I did it because people with cancer can have a hard time, and their life could be all on the line. All the money that was raised will be donated to people who do have cancer and will really help them. Today year 5 held a crazy hair mufti day and brought in a gold coin donation to help. So far I have raised almost $3,000. Kate Randall
PSSA AFL GAME REPORT
On Wednesday 13 March, Lewis and Callum had to drive all the way to Sutherland. Why? To play AFL for the Balmain PSSA team. They played a total of 3 games and both of them played to the best of their ability but unfortunately they did not make the finals, placing 5th overall. The two boys both had an amazing day and were very
thankful for the opportunity and for their parents driving them to the venue. Lewis Walters
OFFICE NEWS
2020 High School Enrolment Applications for Year 7 Our Year 6 students recently received a booklet, Moving into Year 7 in a NSW Government High School in 2019. This information booklet is designed to help parents in completing the Expression of Interest Form which is at the back of the booklet. Should you have any questions regarding the form or the process please see Mrs Russ.
We have listed the local government high school for all students on the form. All Year 6 students need to return the forms, even if they are intending to enrol in a non-government school.
Supervision of students before 8.50am Teacher supervision of students begins at 8.50am. There are 2 teachers (wearing fluro vests) on playground duty each morning. Unless students are here at school for Band or choir practices before school, as arranged by teachers, there should not be any students at school before 8.50am. Parents are asked to make alternative arrangements for the supervision of children before that time.
School Bus Routes & Timetables For information about the school bus routes, timetables and Opal cards please go to the Transport for NSW website: https://transportnsw.info/routes/bus
Bus Complaints To make a complaint about late buses please call 131 500 (option 7) and speak to someone or email [email protected]
Lost Property Please ensure all items are clearly labelled and speak with your children if they come home without their jacket, hat or lunch box. Lost property is cleared out regularly and unclaimed items will be donated to the 2
nd hand
stall.
2018 FIRST RECONCILIATION
FAMILY MASS
All families of children, who made their first Reconciliation in 2018, are warmly invited to a special Family Mass at St. Mark’s on Sunday 17th March 2019 at 9am. Mass will be followed by morning tea on the lawn. Please bring a plate along to share.
Should you have any questions, please contact Sr. Antonia on 9181 1795 or email: [email protected]. YEAR 6
P&C AGM
Dear Parents and Friends,
The P&C’s Annual General Meeting is coming up on Tuesday 19 March and we want to see you there!!
We rely on volunteers to support our wonderful school and to foster the great sense of community for which DPS is renowned. The AGM is your chance to find out about and get involved in all sorts of activities associated with the P&C that raises funds to further enrich our children's school life.
Being part of the P&C is an excellent way to share your views about how we best support our school and be more engaged with your child's education. It is also an excellent opportunity to meet other likeminded parents, make new friends and get to know get to know the executive and staff of the school.
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There are many volunteering opportunities with varying levels of commitment ranging from a few hours on the day to being in charge of organising an event. There are also several positions free on the executive, most notably that of Treasurer. Without a Treasurer we are unable to continue running the P&C and we are looking for someone with an interest or experience in accounting or book keeping to work with our current book keeper and continue the great work of the past few years.
For all P&C volunteer roles available, please go to: https://signup.zone/dps-volunteer
Drinks and nibbles will be provided. Please come along and join us even if you are not able to volunteer for any roles.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Tuesday 19 March Time: 7:30pm-9pm Location: School Library (enter via main gate)
Drummoyne Public School P&C Committee
Calling for State Election Day Sausage
Sizzle Volunteers on Sat 23 March! The State Election is coming up on Sat 23 March which will give us an excellent opportunity to raise funds for the school and engage with the local community.
You can volunteer to organise the day or you can help for a little while when you come to vote. You could cook, serve, shop, clean or set up with other parents and have fun at the same time!.
If you are available to help on the day please email: [email protected]
CLASS PARENTS STILL NEEDED The P&C are still seeking “Class Parents” for some 2019 classes. The role involves setting up a class email account for parent correspondence and helping to keep parents informed about things that are going on in and around the school. If you are interested in volunteering as a Class Parent in 2019 please sign up via the P&C Online Volunteer Form: https://signup.zone/dps-volunteer
For additional information, email Ria Giann on [email protected]
GOWRIE OSHC
To book Gowrie NSW enrolment forms can be found on the Gowrie website: https://www.gowriensw.com.au/our-centres/out-of-hours-care/gowrie-oshc-drummoyne
SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES
Autumn Vacation Monday 15 April – Friday 26 April 2019 Staff Development Day Monday 29 April 2019 Winter Vacation Monday 8 July – Friday 19 July 2019 Staff Development Day Monday 22 July 2019 Spring Vacation Monday 30 September – Friday 11 October 2019 Summer Vacation Thursday 19 December 2019 – Monday 27 January 2020 Staff Development Day Tuesday 28 January 2020
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Band – Monday and Friday am
Contact Directions in Music on 9662 2211
Keyboard & Guitar – Tuesday and Thursday pm
Contact David Koh on 9411 3122
Greek Classes – Monday, Tuesday, Friday pm
Contact Charoulla Themistocleous on 0411 137 266
ChiFUNese Class – Friday am
email [email protected] or call (02) 8006 8606
Turkish Language Class – Thursday pm
OmerCan 0418 695 766 Bahar 0475 738 726
Enrolment forms and detailed Information on
atatu rk.org .au/okul
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COMMUNITY NEWS (The following notices are listed as a service to the community but
are not necessarily endorsed by the school)
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NAPLAN Online – information for parents and carers
Why do students do NAPLAN?The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assesses literacy and numeracy skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in the annual NAPLAN tests in reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.
The assessment provides parents and schools with an understanding of how individual students are performing at the time of the tests. NAPLAN is just one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process - it does not replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance.
NAPLAN also provides schools, education authorities and governments with information about how education programs are working and whether young Australians are meeting important educational outcomes in literacy and numeracy.
What is assessed?NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy skills that students are learning through their regular school curriculum. All government and non-government education authorities have contributed to the development of NAPLAN materials.
In 2019 most students across Australia will sit NAPLAN online.
Feedback in the first year of NAPLAN Online showed that students engaged well with online assessments. One of the main benefits of NAPLAN Online is tailored (or adaptive) testing, where the test automatically adapts to a student’s test performance. The test presents questions of higher or lower complexity, depending ona student’s performance.
Tailored (or adaptive) testing is designed to assess a wider range of student abilities and to measure student achievement more precisely. Your child should not be concerned if they find questions more challenging than usual; they may be taking a more complex test pathway. A student’s overall NAPLAN score is based on the number and complexity of questions they answer correctly.
NAPLAN Online is not a test of keyboard skills. There are variations in how fast and well a student can type – just as there are variations in how fast and well a student can write by hand. Year 3 students will complete the writing test on paper.
To get an idea of what the online assessment looks like, visit the public demonstration site at nap.edu.au
How can I help my child prepare? Help your child prepare by reassuring them that NAPLAN is just one part of their school program, and by reminding them on the day to simply try their best. Teachers will ensure students are familiar with the types of questions in the tests and will provide appropriate support and guidance. Ensuring students are familiar with using devices, typing on them and navigating through programs are a part of student learning and a requirement of the Australian Curriculum from the first year at school.
ACARA does not recommend excessive preparation for NAPLAN or the use of coaching providers.NAPLAN is about assessing learning progress in literacy and numeracy.
Will my child sit NAPLAN onpaper or online?
In 2019, your child will sit the NAPLAN online tests.However, children in some other schools across Australia will sit the NAPLAN paper tests this year. Federal, state and territory education ministers have agreed that all schools will move online by 2020. State and territory education authorities will determine when their schools move online.
As students are assessed on the same literacy and numeracy curriculum content, regardless of whether they complete the test online or on paper, results for both formats can be reported on the same NAPLAN assessment scale.To find out more about NAPLAN Online, visit nap.edu.au
Participation in NAPLAN All students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are expected to participate in the annual NAPLAN assessment.
Students with disability may qualify for adjustments that reflect the support normally provided for classroom assessments. You should first discuss the use of any disability adjustments for your child with your child’s teacher.
A formal exemption may be granted for a student with disability that severely limits their capacity to participate in the assessment, or for a student who has recently arrived in Australia and has a non-English speaking background.
Your school principal and your local test administration authority can give you more information on NAPLAN Online disability adjustments or the process required to gain a formal exemption.
NAPLAN Online 2019 timetableThe assessment window for NAPLAN Online is extended from three days provided for the paper test to nine days. This is to give schools more flexibility in scheduling and accommodate schools that may have fewer devices. The NAPLAN Online assessment window starts on Tuesday 14 May and finishes on Friday 24 May 2019.
The online tests must be taken in the following order:
Test Duration Order Details
Writing
Year 3: 40 min.Year 5: 40 min.Year 7: 40 min.Year 9: 40 min.
To be completed in the first two days
Year 3 students do a paper-based writing test on day one only
Reading
Year 3: 45 min.Year 5: 50 min. Year 7: 65 min. Year 9: 65 min.
To be completed after the writing test
Students read a range of informative, imaginative and persuasive texts
Conventions of
language
Year 3: 45 min.Year 5: 45 min. Year 7: 45 min.Year 9: 45 min.
To be completed after the reading test
This test includes spelling, grammar and punctuation
Numeracy
Year 3: 45 min. Year 5: 50 min. Year 7: 65 minYear 9: 65 min.
To be competed after the conventions of language test
This test includesnumber and algebra; measurement and geometry; and statistics and probability
What if my child is absent from school on assessment days?Where possible, schools may arrange for individual students who are absent at the time of testing to complete missed tests at another time during the school’s test schedule. Individual students are not permitted to sit NAPLAN online tests after Friday 24 May 2019.
How is my child’s performance measured?Individual student performance is shown on a national achievement scale for each assessment. A result at the national minimum standard indicates that the student has demonstrated the basic literacy and numeracy skills needed to participate fully in that year level.
A NAPLAN individual student report will be issued by your child’s school later in the year. If you do not receive a report, you should contact your child’s school.
How are NAPLAN results used?
• Students and parents may use individual resultsto discuss progress with teachers.
• Teachers use results to better identify studentswho would benefit from greater challenges orextra support.
• Schools use results to identify strengths and areasto improve in teaching programs, and to set goals inliteracy and numeracy.
• School systems use results to review programs andsupport offered to schools.
• The community can see average school NAPLANresults at myschool.edu.au
Where can I get more information?For more information about NAPLAN:
• contact your child’s school• contact your local test administration authority
at nap.edu.au/TAA• visit nap.edu.au
For information about how personal information for NAPLAN is handled by ACARA, visitnap.edu.au/naplanprivacy
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Tell Them From Me student survey:
Information and consent form for parents and carers
8th March, 2019
Dear Parents and Carers
In Term 1 2019, our school is taking part in the Tell Them From Me student survey (Years 4-6). The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our students think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. Schools in Australia and around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help them improve. The survey is completed on-line and is run by an independent research company, The Learning Bar, which specialises in school-based surveys.
Staff in schools will not be able to identify individual students from their responses. To ensure confidentiality, participating students will receive a unique username and password. Where fewer than five students respond to a question, the results will be suppressed. The survey typically takes 30 minutes or less to complete and will be administered by the school during normal school hours
As well as schools getting student feedback, the Department of Education, through the Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (CESE), has access to data from across NSW and is running a research project to look at state-wide patterns of student wellbeing, engagement and effective teaching practices. The research is looking at how these things impact on student outcomes, including academic performance. Individual students will not be identified in any CESE publications, and all information will be handled in accordance with the relevant privacy legislation. Students’ personal information will not be disclosed by the department to any other person or body other than as required by law.
This research will help schools in New South Wales to better understand how to improve student wellbeing and engagement. It will also help teachers and principals discuss what works to improve student outcomes.
Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary. Your child will not take part if either you or your child do not wish. If, during the survey, your child is uncomfortable, he/she can choose to stop the survey at any time. The majority of questions in the survey can be skipped.
If you do not want your child to take part in the survey, please complete the attached form and return it to your child's school by 22nd March, 2019.
More information about the survey and the research is available in English on the CESE website: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents
Dianne Colb Brian Dill Deputy Principal Principal Drummoyne Public School Drummoyne Public School
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Tell Them From Me Student Feedback Survey non-consent form
If you do not want your child (Years 4-6 only) to participate in the student feedback survey, please sign this form and return it to the school by 22nd March, 2019.
I DO NOT give consent for my child/children to participate in the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey. Name of student 1 Roll class of student 1 ………………………………………………………………… ………………………………. Name of student 2 Roll class of student 2 ………………………………………………………………… ……………………………….. Name of student 3 Roll class of student 3 ………………………………………………………………… ………………………………. Name of student 4 Roll class of student 4 ………………………………………………………………… ……………………………….. Name of parent/carer ………………………………………………………………………...
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Busyness seems to have become a way of life for modern families. It’s unlikely you’ll ever hear a parent talk of having plenty of free time on their hands. Unfortunately, that’s a statement unlikely to be heard from a lot of modern-day kids either.
The afternoons on family calendars are increasingly filling up with organised after-school activities, and in families with multiple children the logistics of keeping up with all this can be complicated. The strain of ferrying children back and forth, often in different directions, saps families of energy, resources and time.
We have great intentionsRecent research from the United Kingdom found that the desire for children to succeed is a strong driver for many parents, sometimes causing them to load their children up with extra-curricular activities. While the intentions are good, the method of keeping kids busy is probably questionable.
Other reasons for encouraging extra-curricular activities include: giving kids the best start in life, making friends, keeping fit and healthy, developing interests and preventing boredom. Anecdotal evidence suggests the findings are similar in Australia.
The cost of busynessWe live at a time where rates of mental illness, particularly anxiety, are climbing. One in seven Australian children have a diagnosed mental illness. That’s three in an average classroom. Many more go undiagnosed.
Rushing to activities, late nights and stressed parents aren’t the conditions for family members to enjoy flourishing mental health. Too many organised activities detract from time to hang out with friends, to comfortably complete homework tasks, to spend time with family, to get bored and, importantly, to simply play.
Free play is serious businessAuthor and research professor of psychology Dr Peter Gray attributes the rise in anxiety, depression, suicide and narcissism among children to the decline of play. Unstructured play is vital for the healthy development of children and teenagers. Through play kids learn to interact with others, develop physical skills necessary for school success and gain confidence they need to interact with peers.
How much is too much?Some children can cope with busy schedules, while others flounder. As a rule of thumb, if your child or young
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Balancing extra-curricular activities for flourishing kidsby Dr Jodi Richardson
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person is struggling in any of these three areas: i) mental health, ii) schoolwork and studies, iii) their participation in family-life then it may be time to reduce their extra-curricular load.
Choosing the activities to omit from a schedule can be tricky, as your child or young person may have a different motivation for each. In short, each activity can be ‘the one they love.’ Here’s a good question to ask your child or young person that can make decision-making easier:
‘If all of your after-school activities were cancelled, which one(s) would you plead with me to re-enrol you in?’
Their answers will reveal a great deal about their commitment to each activity. Ideally, kids should be choosing extra-curricular activities that nourish them rather than cause anxiety and stress. Aim for two activity-free nights each week so that your child or young person can meet their study and family commitments.
The same principle for balance holds true for weekends. Make sure your kids enjoy some time free from structured activity, so they cna refresh and recharge, ready for the week of school that lays ahead
As your School is a Parenting Ideas Schools member, you can attend the upcoming webinar, Balancing extra-curricular activities for flourishing kids, at no cost!About the webinarJoin Dr Jodi Richardson in this webinar to understand the trend towards increasing enrolments in structured after-school activities, the benefits and the drawbacks for kids, the importance of free play for children, the implications of over scheduling on children’s mental health and how to create balance in the lives of your children.
WhenTuesday 2 April 2019 8:00 pm AEDT
PriceThis webinar is $37 per person to attend, and is free of charge to families at schools that have a Parenting Ideas membership. Use the voucher code below to register for the webinar.
How parents can redeem the voucher1. Click this link: https://www.parentingideas.com.au/parent-resources/parent-webinars/webinar-balancing-extra-curricular-activities2. Click ‘Add to cart’3. Click ‘View cart’4. Enter the voucher code BALANCING and click ‘Apply’. Your discount of $37 will be applied to the order. This voucher is valid until 2 May 2019.5. Click ‘Proceed to checkout’6. Fill in your account details. These are the details you will use to login to your account and access your parenting material7. Click ‘Place Order’
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1 March 2019
Year 6 Polo Shirts Dear Parent/Carer, We are pleased to advise that the Year 6 memento shirt has been designed by the school and is now ready to be ordered. Shirts will be $50. Below is an example of the shirt, which will include the names of students and staff. This is a wonderful memento for the end of primary school and given the colour and design are in keeping with the school uniform, may be worn at any time during the year. If you wish to purchase a polo shirt, please complete the order form below and return it to the Administration Office with payment in a school envelope. Sizing is the same as for previous years and shirts are available in the office to try on. Please select carefully as these are a special order and non-refundable. Thank you for helping to create special memories for our students. Yours Sincerely,
Leigh Russ Brian J Dill Assistant Principal Principal
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YEAR 6 POLO SHIRT ORDER
Student Name: Class:
SIZE To fit chest size
8 68
10 72
12 76
14 80
16 86
S (adult) 90
Price TOTAL
Quantity $50 each
$
GRAND TOTAL $
Signature Parent/Caregiver:_______________________ Date:_________________
Please pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the make a payment. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. Orders close Friday 15 March 2019. Please write your POP receipt number here _______________
28 February 2019
BOUND FOR BOTANY BAY Dear Parent/Caregiver, As a central part of our class programs this term, Year 4 students will be participating in a ranger tour of Botany Bay. RATIONALE: The excursion is directly related to Year 4’s history unit ‘First Contacts’, studying Aboriginal settlements and the arrival of the first Europeans to our country. Students will visit the arrival site of the first European explorers. WHERE: Kamay Botany Bay National Park Kurnell WHEN: Wednesday 20 March 2019 Students will depart from school at 8:40am and return to school at approximately 3.15pm. Travel will be by a seat belted coach. Please note early departure of this excursion! COST: $37.00 per student which includes the park entry fee and seat belted coach fare. WHAT TO WEAR: Students should wear school uniform, including school hat, sports shoes and bring sunscreen, recess, lunch and drinks in a bag, (please no plastic bags). Students are encouraged to bring low waste lunches as no waste bins are provided in the park. Please complete the permission form below and return to the Administration Office no later than Wednesday 13 March. Sincerely
Leah Pegler Brian J Dill
Assistant Principal Principal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PERMISSION NOTE – Botany Bay Field Studies Centre - COST $37
I give permission for my child ………………………………………of class …………… to participate in the day excursion to Kamay Botany Bay National Park Kurnell travelling by seat belted coach. This excursion has the approval of the Principal. Recent changes to my child’s medical requirements including medications…………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Signed …………………………………………….. Date …………………………….. For your convenience you can pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT by Wednesday 13 March 2019. Please write your POP receipt number here ________________ Alternatively with you can pay cash or cheque to the school office.
Please return to the School Administration Office by Monday 18 February
5 February 2019
3-6 Creative Composition Classes
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
As part of the Creative Arts curriculum, in term one, years 3 to 6 will be participating in a creative composition program by external provider Jellybeans Music. The focus is on meeting the curriculum requirements by covering musical concepts through engaging students in a building and developing their musical skills. Information on this year’s program can be found overleaf. The Jellybeans music teachers are specialists in their field and are able to compact the time for students to learn the music skills required allowing the class teachers more class time to devote to the teaching of literacy and numeracy and the other key learning areas. Research into the benefits of music education in schools highlights that students who study music:
show improved academic scores,
are more co-operative,
have higher levels of self-confidence
are more able to express their ideas
have improved motivation and engagement, persistence and self-discipline. In addition, a longitudinal study in the United States, ‘Champions of Change’ found that students who participate in regular music programs are far less likely to be involved with drugs, crime or have behavioural problems. Please complete the permission note below and return it to the school office with the payment of $45 by 18 February 2019. Funds are available to support families who are experiencing financial difficulties. Please contact the school if we can help. Sincerely,
Brian J Dill
PRINCIPAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Creative Composition Classes
I give permission for my child ……………………………………………………. of class ………………. to participate in creative composition classes at a cost of $45.00. Signature of Parent/Caregiver: ……………………………………………………………….. For your convenience you can pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. Please write your POP receipt number here ________________.
21 February 2019 Dear Parents/Caregivers,
SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS 2019 At Drummoyne Public School we provide our students with excellent teaching and learning programs and diverse opportunities to learn and grow. These programs can only be provided with the financial support of families. The following school requirements for 2019 were fully endorsed by the P&C on Tuesday night and have remained unchanged over the past several years. We ask that payment for these items should be made to the Administration Office by Friday 15 March to enable resources to be provided to students at the start of the school year.
Mathletics $11.00 Reading Eggs and Soundwaves $11.00
Paper, Photocopy Levy $20.00 Craft Levy $10.00 Community Language Resources $ 8.00 Home/Class Readers $10.00 Enrichment, Technology and Innovation Voluntary Donation $60.00 TOTAL $130.00
If there are difficulties with payment, please contact me to make alternate arrangements. Thank you for your ongoing financial support of the school. Sincerely,
Brian J Dill PRINCIPAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS 2019: Please pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT. Please write your POP receipt number here ________________ Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. Please find enclosed payment of $............. for 2019 School Requirements for my child/ren. Name/s: ………………………………………………….. Class: ……………………………. Signature of Parent/Caregiver: ………………………………………………………………..
9 March 2018
Year 2 INTENSIVE SWIMMING Dear parents/caregivers,
An Intensive Swimming School for all students in Year 2 has been organised from Monday 1 April to Friday 12 April 2019 at Drummoyne Swim Centre.
The students will have a 45-minute lesson each swimming day with qualified swimming instructors with a ratio of
approximately 1:10. They will be accompanied by their class teachers and will walk to and from the pool. Cost, which includes swimming instruction, admission and lane hire for 10 days, is $70.
Students are only able to participate for the whole program – no partial payment is possible.
The children will need to bring a hat, towel, goggles and a bottle of water in a large sturdy bag and wear their swimmers
(including rash vests) under their school uniform. Please also pack dry underwear for your child to change into after
their lesson and a spare plastic bag for their wet costumes and towel. All items should be labelled with your child’s
name. Please ensure you have applied sunscreen before school.
Girls’ hair must be tied back while swimming or a swim cap worn. Children may wear sandals to the pool, however no
thongs are allowed. Please remember to have regular school shoes to change into once they are back at school. They
will change out of their swimmers at the pool in the change rooms.
Please complete the permission note below and return to the administration office no later than Monday 25 March 2019.
Sincerely,
Michelle McCauley Brian J Dill
Year 2 Swimming Coordinator Principal ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YEAR 2 INTENSIVE SWIMMING – MONDAY 1 APRIL TO FRIDAY 12 APRIL 2019 COST: $70
I give permission for my child ……………………………………………… of class ………………. to participate in the Year
2 Intensive Swimming Program at Drummoyne Swim Centre from Monday 1 April to Friday 12 April 2019.
My child is a non-swimmer and is not confident in the water (please tick)
My child is a non-swimmer with some confidence in the water (please tick)
My child can swim 10 – 15 metres in the pool (please tick)
Special needs (including illness or medical condition) of my child of which the organiser should be aware:
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Signature of Parent/Caregiver: …………………………………………………… Date: ………………………………………
For your convenience you can pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under
the MAKE A PAYMENT. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. Please return this note
by Friday 25 March 2019. Please write your POP receipt number here ________________
15 March 2019
YEAR 6 BOMBER JACKET
Dear Parents & Caregivers,
The Year 6 Bomber Jackets are now available for order for 2019.
The jacket has ‘Class of 2019’ printed on the right hand side of the front of the
jacket. On the back of the jacket is a 2019 printed school emblem with the school
name.
This is a wonderful memento for the end of primary school and given the colour and design are in keeping with the school uniform, may be worn at any time during the year.
If you wish to purchase a bomber jacket, please complete the
order form below and return it to the Administration Office with
payment in a school envelope.
Sizing is the same as the regular school bomber jacket. Please
select carefully as these are a special order and non-
refundable. ORDERS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH 2019
Yours Sincerely,
Leigh Russ Brian J Dill Assistant Principal Principal
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YEAR 6 BOMBER JACKET ORDER
Student Name: Class:
SIZE 8 10 12 14/XS 16/S 18/M Price TOTAL Quantity $50 each $
GRAND TOTAL $
Signature Parent/Caregiver: Date:
Contact Number:
Please pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. ORDERS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH 2019.
Please write your POP receipt number here ________________