Heights Happenings Winston Heights Newsletter

W E E K 2 T E R M 2

Dear Parents/Carers,

Term 2

Welcome back for Term 2. It has already started off at a fast pace. This term will be busy with excursions, weekly

gymnastics, Peer Support lessons, NAPLAN for Years 3 & 5 students, Model Mathematician, Zone Cross Country, Winter

PSSA, Band Eisteddfods, Semester One reports and Parent/Teacher Interviews. These things are just what we know about

at the moment. A calendar is attached to the newsletter for Term 2 but please be aware things maybe added and some

things could even be changed at short notice. Keep an eye out for App notifications and the website for changes.

NAPLAN Online – Years 3 & 5

Next Tuesday 14th May 2019 our Year 3 and 5 students will start the NAPLAN Online assessments for Literacy and

Numeracy. All students will require their own set of headphones. During Term 1 students completed practice tests online

to get a feel for the platform and how the assessments will look on their computer screens.

Students and families have the opportunity to trial the types of test questions, and understand the interactive test format

and specific NAPLAN Online tools by visiting ACARA’s public demonstration site. Students are encouraged to look at

appropriate tests for their year level.

School Photos

Last week our school photos were delivered by MSP and distributed to students. On the day of the photos the

photographers took a special “funny” photo of each class. This photo can be viewed at the front office and purchased

separately.

The Family Fundraiser framed photos will be delivered soon and distributed to families, hopefully just in time for a lovely

Mother’s Day gift.

If there are any issues with your school photos please contact MSP Photos on 9831 5505.

School Open Afternoon

The school will hold an Open Afternoon on Wednesday 22nd May 2019 for prospective 2020 enrolments. Thank you to the

many parents who have assisted in our letterbox drop to promote this afternoon over the last 2 weeks.

P&C AGM

Next Monday 13th May the P&C will hold their AGM and May general meeting. All parents and community members are

welcome. The meeting will commence at 7pm.

Winter Uniforms

All students should now be wearing full winter uniform on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. This includes correct black

shoes and school socks. Full sports uniform should be worn on Tuesday and Friday. Please ensure any uniform orders are

placed by Sunday evening through FlexiSchools for the order to be filled and delivered on the following Wednesday.

Adopt a Farmer

Our students raised $664 to go towards the Adopt a Farmer fundraiser yesterday. It was lovely to see the children and staff

dress in “farmer” wear in support of this event.

Peer Support

This term students K-6 are doing Peer Support each week on a Wednesday for 30 minute sessions. Two Peer Leaders, from

Stage 3, facilitate a small group of 8-10 younger students, who work together through a number of structured

activities. Teachers supervise the groups in classrooms. Our focus this year is a unit called Moving Forward which will help

us explore the concept of optimism. Students will engage in fun activities about things that make them happy, their

strengths, resilience, perseverance, goal setting, people who help and ways to think optimistically.

PSSA Sport Representatives

Congratulations to three students who have been selected to represent Sydney West Region at State sporting carnivals this

term. Aaron will be participating in the hockey carnival and Brody and Zach have been selected in the AFL team. We wish

them luck in their respective carnivals.

Cybersafety

There is an online guide available for parents with tips and advice on helping your child have safe and enjoyable experiences

online. Please follow the link to access the information. https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/online-safety-guide

PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning)

We are revisiting our learning of Positive Behaviour for Learning at school this term. We have a focus each week that we are

explicitly teaching in class and reminding the students about daily. Our weekly focus will also be talked about at assembly

lines and our weekly K-6 assembly. The focus will also be displayed on our Electronic board at the front of the school. Please

discuss the PBL values of Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible with your children so that we are all working together to

keep our school a safe, respectful and responsible environment. In Week 1 we focused on Assembly Lines. This week we

focused on Classrooms. The Week 3 focus next week will be around Hard Surfaces. Week 4 will be Stairways and Walkways.

Our PBL values are a common language used across K-6.

Week 1 – Assembly Lines

Week 2 – Classrooms

Week 3 – Hard Surfaces

Week 4 – Stairways and Walkways

ANZAC Day School Service

Our ANZAC Day service was held last Wednesday in our school hall. I would like to thank Mr Coleman who addressed the

school assembly about some of his experiences of being in the army during the Vietnam War. Thank you also to Mr Leverton

who recited the Ode. Lorenzo did a marvellous job of playing the Last Post and Mr Williams played the Reveille. Thank you

to all the families who donated flowers for our special ANZAC wreaths. Many students were involved in the service,

including class representatives as wreath layers and girl guides and scouts as flag bearers. It was a very moving service and

all the students listened carefully and demonstrated compassion during the special assembly.

P&C Trivia Night

The famous Winston Heights Trivia Night will be held on Saturday 27th July 2019 in the school hall. This year the theme is

“Christmas in July”. The flyer is in the newsletter and tables of 8 can now be purchased through FlexiSchools.

Opportunity Class Applications 2020

Year 4 students received a separate note last term outlining the steps to be taken if an application is sought for a position in

an Opportunity Class for 2020. These notes have also been emailed to each Year 4 family. Please understand that if you wish

to apply for a position for your child it is your responsibility to complete the application process online through the

Department of Education’s website which is listed on the information form. Applications are open now and will close on 17th

May.

Mother’s Day

Today our students visited the Mother’s Day stall to buy a special gift for mum and/or nana and/or grandma. Thank you to

the P&C for organising lovely gifts for the children to purchase for this special occasion. A huge thank you to the organising

committee and the parent volunteers who worked on the stall this morning. The Mother’s Day raffle was drawn at the

Assembly and the prize winners are listed below.

1st – Linda..(Franklin)

2nd – Liane..(Brandon)

3rd – Sarah..(Charlotte)

On behalf of all the students and staff at Winston Heights Public School we wish all our mums, nanas, grandmas and all

other mother figures out there a wonderful Mother’s Day for Sunday 12th May.

Kinder SRC Members

Congratulations to our new Kinder Student Representative Council (SRC) members. They received their badges at our K-6

assembly and attended their first SRC meeting today.

KB Lachlan and Ebony

KH Chester and Estelle

KM Xander and Avangeline

Kind regards,

Margaret Creagh

Principal

As mentioned last term we are in the process of installing a new electronic sign-in device on our front counter. This will be used by all visitors to our school including parent helpers. As part of this process all visitors will need to complete a Department of Education Appendix 5 form and supply 100 points of identification. This form can be collected from the office and will only need to be completed once. When checking in for the first time the system will ask you for your name, phone number, reason for visit and to verify you have completed the Appendix 5 and 100 point check. Signing out is easy. You will scan the badge you received at sign-in and you are done! On the next visit to our school you will only need to enter your mobile number. We look forward to using this new device, and of course we will be here to help with any questions that arise during the sign-in process.

PSSA shirts have now been issued to all students competing in the winter PSSA competition. Please ensure these shirts are washed and cared for. At the end of August after the last PSSA round these shirts need to be returned to the office in good clean condition. A fee of $30 is payable for any lost or damaged shirt.

Notes and Money due:

Collaroy Camp (Stage 3) $330 Deposit due by 10th May

PSSA Zone Cross Country $5 (selected students) Note and payment by 15th May

Tour Guides for Open Afternoon (Year 6) Permission note by 17th May

Elizabeth Farm (Stage 2) $30 Note and payment by Monday 3rd June

Cheers, Mrs Lee Wood, Mrs Rachael Calvar & Mrs Carolyn Leverton

Messages from The Office

Diary Dates

TERM DATES 2019 Term 2: Tuesday 30th April — Friday 5th July

Term 3: Tuesday 23rd July — Friday 27th September

Term 4: Monday 14th October — Wednesday 18th December

Please note the following diary dates may be subject to change.

Further information will be sent home closer to the event being held.

May 2019

Fri 10th Winter PSSA Round 2

Mon 13th P&C AGM 7pm in staff room

Tues 14th – Fri 24th NAPLAN

Thurs 16th 1F Assembly Item

2L Excursion to Woolworths

Mon 20th Zone Cross Country

Wed 22nd School Open Afternoon for

Enrolments 2020 4.30pm in Library

Thurs 23rd S3N Assembly Item

2P Excursion to Woolworths

Mon 27th– Tues 28th Band Camp

Thurs 30th 2G Assembly Item

June 2019

Tues 4th Stage 1– Third Settlement Reserve

Wed 5th Stage 1– Third Settlement Reserve

Thurs 6th S2A Assembly Item

Mon 10th Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend

Thurs 13th 1H Assembly Item

Mon 17th Stage 2 Elizabeth Farm Excursion

Thurs 20th S3G Assembly Item

SRC Disco

Mon 24th P&C Meeting

Thurs 27th 2P Assembly

PSSA Sport Calendar

Newcombe Ball

10/5 @ Winston Heights PS

17/5 @ Winston Heights PS

Soccer

10/5 @ Max Ruddock Reserve

17/5 @ Max Ruddock Reserve

Netball

10/5 @ Kellyville Netball Courts

17/5 @ Kellyville Netball Courts

AFL

10/5 @ Kellyville Park Memorial Ave

17/5 @ Kellyville Park Memorial Ave

Students leave school

at 12.10pm.

Play begins approx.

12.45pm

Reminder:

No lunch orders for

PSSA students on

Friday’s

July 2019

Fri 5th Last day of Term 2

Tues 23rd Students return for Term 3

Thurs 25th Athletics Carnival Yr 3 to Yr 6

Mon 29th P&C Meeting

Chaplain Chat - Children and Technology 2

This fortnight I thought I would take you through some of the different features of the Common Sense Media website. It’s extremely informative. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ Common Sense Media kids movie reviews: These are categorised into various age groups to help you find the best movies for your particular family needs. The biggest family mov-ie at the moment seems to be Endgame. Read what common-sense media says about that here. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/avengers-endgame Best Of Lists: They also have a “Best of” list for movies, as they do for books, apps, games, websites, TV, and music. In fact, they even have a Best Of list for Character Devel-opment, to help your kids with enhancing their strengths and life skills. Parents Need to Know: This category includes detailed information about topics such as Cell phones, Screen Time, Social Media, Privacy and Online Safety, Cyber bullying and even whether your child should start their own YouTube channel. You can also follow them on Twitter, where, for example, you can find a quick video on stopping technology from interfering with your child’s sleep. There is so much on this website, I have only just scratched the surface. Check it out yourself and don’t forget to look at their blog page for regular articles such as Step by Step Tips to Set Up Your Kids IPhone. Speaking of technology, I thought I might also add an extra feature to these newsletters this term – podcasts. So my first podcast for the term is Justin Coulson’s Happy Families Podcast. I would love to know what you think, so please feel free to email me at robyn.bowman2@det.nsw.edu.au or catch me at school Monday mornings and after-noons, Wednesday afternoons or Friday afternoons. Robyn Bowman

Merit Certificates Congratulations!

Well done to these PBL Award winners who have been Safe,

Respectful and Responsible Learners.

Elin 2L, Ethan KM, Thomas S2N, Campbell S2O, Owen S2N,Alex S3F,

Harley 1H, Vihaan KH

AWARDED TO

WEEK 11

KB : Hallie & NFP

KH : Vrinda & Benjamin

KM : Mackenzie & Liam

1F : Dean & Aaricia

1H : Penelope & Evie

1L : Tayton & Joey

2G : Violet & Charlie

2L : Elise & Aaron

2P : Violet & Ryan

S2A : Franklin & Brian Jr

S2N Annabelle & Thomas

S2O : Ellie & Haya

S2P Jorja &Rayan

S3B : Janvi & Sean

S3F : Emma & Reva

S3G : Daniel & Rebecca

S3N : NFP & Yana

S3S : Charlotte , Thalia & Ethan

Library: 2P & S3G

Super Award: Ryan

RFF: KH

AWARDED TO

WEEK 1

KB : Aria & Nolan

KH : Toby & Justin

KM : Aaliyah & Jack

1F : NFP & Hailey

1H : Winnie & Benjamin

1L : Aashna & James

2G : Brianna & Ritvik

2L : Alissa & Ava

2P : Beth & Jaylah

S2A : Elliot & Zarah

S2N Chloe & Lachlan

S2O : Tommy & Ellie

S2P Bryce & Rayan

S3B : Noah & Blake

S3F : Emma & NFP

S3G : Aaleeyah & Shinae

S3N : Harry & Zach

S3S : Emily & Caeleb

Library: IF & S2A

Super Award: Ruby

RFF: 2L

**Please contact Jodie on 0412 442 292 if you can help with any of these shifts.. **

Canteen Rooster

Term 2 Week 2 Friday 10th May 9.00am 11.30am Nerida

Term 2 Week 2 Friday 10th May 11.00am 2.00pm Leah

Term 2 Week 2 Friday 10th May 11.00am 2.00pm Leila

Term 2 Week 3 Monday 13th May 9.00am 11.30am Amber

Term 2 Week 3 Monday 13th May 11.00am 2.00pm Amber

Term 2 Week 3 Monday 13th May 11.00am 2.00pm Amanda

Term 2 Week 3 Tuesday 14th May - - NIL

Term 2 Week 3 Tuesday 14th May 12.45pm 2.00pm Jodie

Term 2 Week 3 Tuesday 14th May - - NIL

Term 2 Week 3 Wednesday 15th May 9.00am 11.30am Jean

Term 2 Week 3 Wednesday 15th May 11.00am 2.00pm Kylie

Term 2 Week 3 Wednesday 15th May 11.00am 2.00pm Jody

Term 2 Week 3 Thursday 16th May 9.00am 11.30am Elissa

Term 2 Week 3 Thursday 16th May 11.00am 2.00pm Linda

Term 2 Week 3 Thursday 16th May 11.00am 2.00pm Corrine

Term 2 Week 3 Friday 17th May 9.00am 11.30am **Help Needed**

Term 2 Week 3 Friday 17th May 11.00am 2.00pm **Help Needed**

Term 2 Week 3 Friday 17th May 11.00am 2.00pm **Help Needed**

Term 2 Week 4 Monday 20th May 9.00am 11.30am **Help Needed**

Term 2 Week 4 Monday 20th May 11.00am 2.00pm Amanda

Term 2 Week 4 Monday 20th May 11.00am 2.00pm Joan

Term 2 Week 4 Tuesday 21st May - - NIL

Term 2 Week 4 Tuesday 21st May 12.45pm 2.00pm Kimberley

Term 2 Week 4 Tuesday 21st May - - NIL

Term 2 Week 4 Wednesday 22nd May 9.00am 11.30am Jean

Term 2 Week 4 Wednesday 22nd May 11.00am 2.00pm **Help Needed**

Term 2 Week 4 Wednesday 22nd May 11.00am 2.00pm **Help Needed**

Term 2 Week 4 Thursday 23rd May 9.00am 11.30am Gabi

Term 2 Week 4 Thursday 23rd May 11.00am 2.00pm Jodie

Term 2 Week 4 Thursday 23rd May 11.00am 2.00pm **Help Needed**

Term 2 Week 4 Friday 24th May 9.00am 11.30am **Help Needed**

Term 2 Week 4 Friday 24th May 11.00am 2.00pm Roseanne

Term 2 Week 4 Friday 24th May 11.00am 2.00pm **Help Needed**

Term 2 Week 5 Monday 27th May 9.00am 11.30am **Help Needed**

Term 2 Week 5 Monday 27th May 11.00am 2.00pm Amanda

Term 2 Week 5 Monday 27th May 11.00am 2.00pm **Help Needed**

Term 2 Week 5 Tuesday 28th May - - NIL

Term 2 Week 5 Tuesday 28th May 12.45pm 2.00pm Elaine

Term 2 Week 5 Tuesday 28th May - - NIL

Term 2 Week 5 Wednesday 29th May 9.00am 11.30am Jean

Term 2 Week 5 Wednesday 29th May 11.00am 2.00pm Kylie

Term 2 Week 5 Wednesday 29th May 11.00am 2.00pm Pete

Term 2 Week 5 Thursday 30th May 9.00am 11.30am Jodie

Term 2 Week 5 Thursday 30th May 11.00am 2.00pm Jodie

Term 2 Week 5 Thursday 30th May 11.00am 2.00pm Leila