Issue 13 - 2016 Term 3 - Week 6

Magpie Messenger Heathcote Public School

www.heathcote-p.schools.nsw.edu.au | T 9520 8759 | F 9520 4638 | Email Heathcote-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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From the Relieving Principal’s desk

It’s Showtime! The excitement is building and the anticipation for our whole school musical tomorrow at Sutherland Entertainment Centre is tangible. The students and teachers have all worked extremely hard as a team to bring you this extravaganza. Danger Kids or Where the Heck is Carmen San Francisco? is an entertaining show that features every student at our school. Carmen San Francisco is an evil villain who is attempting to take over all video games. All other special agents have failed in their quest to find this scoundrel so the Danger Kids are on the case! If you haven’t done so already I urge you to buy tickets and join us tomorrow. I am incredibly proud of our school community who have again demonstrated what can be achieved if we work together. Thank you At a recent P&C meeting I presented a small token of our appreciation for the generous donations that our school community have made towards the renovation of our school library. The library is nearing completion but staff and students wanted to express their thanks for all the work everyone has done so far. Students wrote poems, drew pictures and created other masterpieces to show their gratitude. A sample of the class thank you notes is below. As I outlined at the meeting, whether it be all the children and families who contributed to fundraising efforts, those that picked up a paintbrush or assisted in any other way you have contributed to make our vision for 21st Century learning space for our students a reality. As Helen Keller once said – “Álone we can do so little; together we can do so much”. Thank you!

We would also like to say thank you to Ms Jaclyn Thompson and a group of Year 9 PASS students from Heathcote High School who enthusiastically assisted us on the day of our Athletics Carnival. Their help was invaluable.

These students along with the Year 10 students from Inaburra School, who meticulously planned the carnival, will be presented with certificates of appreciation in the near future. Thank you to all involved. Student Spotlight Congratulations to Hayley C who has been selected in the Sydney East Regional Softball Team. Your school is proud of you! Well done to Aidan R. who was selected in the Engadine/Sutherland Zone Cricket Team and now moves to the next round of trials for the Boys Sydney East Region Cricket team at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Good Luck! All the best to Bianca who is also trialling for the Girls Sydney East Region Cricket team. Mr Noble and Mrs Steed report that our students gave 100 per cent effort at the Zone Athletics Carnival held at Sylvania last week. All students should be proud of themselves with many achieving personal bests. Congratulations to Summer, Bailey, Torin and Kobey who have progressed through to Regional level. Well done! ‘Read In’ This week is Book Week. The theme for Book Week this year is ‘Australia - Story Country’. To mark this event in an already busy week we will be holding a ‘Read In’. This Thursday all students are asked to bring their favourite story to school along with a towel or similar to sit on. We will all venture over to the school playground for a ‘book picnic’ where we will share our chosen texts with each other. Our Year 6 students will be assisting their Kindergarten buddies during this activity. In case of wet weather the Read In will be held in the school hall. A note about the Read In has been put on Skoolbag today.

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K-2 Athletics Carnival Everyone is invited for a morning of fun when the K-2 Athletics Carnival is held on Friday 2 September on our school oval. Children in Kindergarten and Year 1 will run in their age race followed by a tabloid of challenging and enjoyable activities. Year 2 will join in the tabloid activities. We are looking forward to sharing the morning with parents, carers and special friends. Mrs S. Stolk Relieving Principal

School Athletics Carnival A great day was had by students from Years 2-6 who had the opportunity to participate in all track and field events. Congratulations to our House Captains for their war cry preparations. Special thanks to all parents who assisted on the day and for Mrs Jeffries for organising the coffee van. Congratulations to the following students who set new records and who are the 2016 Age Champions.

New Record Holders

Bailey C. 11 Years Long Jump 11 Years High Jump

Torin S. 11 Years High Jump 11 Years Discus 11 Years Shot Put

Ethan H. 12 Years High Jump Hayley C. 12 Years Discus Summer S. 11 Years Discus Jnr Girls Relay Paterson:

Mia A., Telina A., Isabelle E., Sienna L. Snr Boys Relay Kendall:

Aidan R., Nathan S., Ryan R., Ethan H. Snr Girls Relay Lawson:

Olivia C., Bianca M., Makenna L., Olivia E. 2016 Age Champions Junior Girl Mia A. Junior Boy Ashton F.

Cooper T. 11 Years Girl Summer S. 11 Years Boy Bailey C. 12 Years Girl Bianca M. 12 Years Boy Ethan H.

The winning house on the day was Paterson followed by Kendall, Lawson and Gilmore. Ribbons for the Athletics Carnival will be presented at assemblies in Weeks 7 and 9.

STEM EducationIn Australia, fifteen per cent of the working age population have a STEM qualification. The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) says technology is going to completely transform our economy, environment and society in the digital age. So, what are the benefits of having STEM skills? What is STEM? STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. We focus on these areas together not only because the skills and knowledge in each discipline are essential for student success, but also because these fields are deeply intertwined in the

real world like computerisation of services, transport co-ordination, world of medicine and surgery, developing new computer program and a lot more. Source: Australian Government Picture below are some students from Year 3 undertaking some STEM activities.

Thank you from the Philippines Mr Purkiss has received the following email from Jocelyn Fortuno, Principal of Bacao Elementary school in regards to the last lot of books we shipped off in June.

“Dear Bill Thank you once again for the books and hope to see you this year when you visit the Philippines. The books will be very timely for the reading program we have since the k12 curriculum had not given good result to the literacy of our learners. I don’t know where the problem lies but I think the curriculum had been so easy and the learners were not forced to read in the kinder and grade one. And English is only introduced in the second quarter that focus on oral fluency only. Unlike the BEC or the Basic Education Curriculum it is obligatory for the grade one teachers for the learners to be readers upon completion of the level. Well the achievement test for grade three and six yields no good results. But we hope that some polishing and revision of the curriculum would be better to have a better outcome. God bless Bill and have a wonderful health and I'm looking to meeting you again. Regards! Your friend Jo 42no”

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President’s Report The last two weeks have seen lots of excitement at the school with all the children practising for the musical "Danger Kids". I am really looking forward to seeing it this week. I know how much effort has been put into the musical from all the children & staff at the school. At our last P&C meeting Mrs Stolk presented the P&C with thank you cards from all of the classes in the school for all the hard work you have all done in fundraising to upgrade our library. I have put all the drawings up on the uniform shop door, if you get a chance please go and have a look. Thank you to all the children in the school for your beautiful work. I urge you to pop into the Library as well and have a look at how fabulous it is looking. You will see firsthand what we have achieved together as a community. We are still seeking someone to step up into the role of Secretary. I will send more information about that soon. Please come and see me if you are interested or would like to know more.

Tracey Bollard P&C President

Uniform Shop Update With Spring not too far away we are preparing the uniform shop for the warmer weather. We have a range of sizes available with plenty more on the way. Online orders through Flexischools are increasing and working really well. We still accept cash and cheques in the uniform shop during opening hours or place your order in the Uniform slot of the money collection box outside the administration building. Uniform Shop Hours: Monday mornings 8.30am - 9.30am Wednesday afternoons 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Emma Stokes Uniform Shop Coordinator

Fundraising Report Notes have gone home regarding the purchase of ride wristbands. The actual wristbands will be sent home the week of the fete. They will be $25 each and they are for unlimited rides between 9.00am and 3.00pm on the day. Individual ride tickets will be able to be purchased on the day with rides costing either $5 or $8 each.

If you wish to purchase for friends outside school or younger siblings that is fine just order how many you require under your child’s name and that quantity will be sent home with your child.

Banners have been put up advertising our fete and the posters designed by Ruby and Mia are up in local shops. The Leader has been emailed and the event is on the ‘Shire Kids” calendar too. If you have a workplace that could put up a poster please see me for one!

Lots of notes are coming home for the class stalls. Please consider volunteering your time on the day to help make it a success.

If you know anyone who is interested in donating for our raffle or sponsoring a stall please put them in touch with me elisha.jeffries@optusnet.com.au. Thank you We have a fete Facebook page which will help you stay up to date with the latest news: https://www.facebook.com/Heathcote-Public-School-Fete-1575396116104941/ Elisha Jeffries & Melinda Jugovic Fundraising Coordinators

School Banking Day

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Monday

Rewards available in Term 3 in exchange for ten silver or one gold Dollarmite Token are: Back Track Eraser Pen (New)

Jump & Skip Rope (New)

Pat Bag Tag

Wildlife Writers Set

(Sorry, Mud Splat Handball & Flying Snake Tail now Out of

Stock)

There is also limited stock of the following rewards items from

2015

Also you may have received a flyer in the mail telling you about the School Banking Prize Lights competition running in Term 3. Simply make three or more school banking deposits during Term 3 for a chance to win one of the Star Saver prizes, including camping kits, instant camers and magzine packs. In adition you could help the school win a sports pack! What’s more if you complete the Stargazing activity onine, along with your three or more school banking deposits, you’ll also have the chance to win one of thee Supernova przes – PlayStation 4 packs. Visit www.commbank.com.au/prizelights to start playing the actitivity and for further details about the competition. To find out more about the Rewards Program or how to open a Dollarmite Savings Account please visit www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking As always any queries please contact HPS School Banking Coordinator on the number below Helen Holloway 0434 120218.

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HOOSH All families should now have received their re-enrolment forms for 2017. If families can please complete these as soon as possible and return them to us it would be very much appreciated. If you are an existing family of the service and have not received anything please see Alana.

With school holidays quickly approaching, if any families are interested in vacation care, Heathcote East Public School run a vacation care program. Information with what activities are plan for the September/October 2016 school holidays can be found at the end of the Magpie Messenger. Alternatively you can contact their co-ordinator Ashley Stevenson on (02) 9520 9066 or email heps.oshc@bigpond.com

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Alana on

0437 001 753 or email hoosh@live.com.au for more information As .

always, if your child/children is/are absent from school on a day they attend the service, please contact HOOSH directly on 0437 001 753 or email hoosh@live.com.au for more information.

Thanks and kind regards

Lauren Doel HOOSH Coordinator

All general business and agenda items must be emailed to heathcotepublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au

Our main point of contact is via email at:

heathcotepublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au

Snack Shack News The canteen has been busy preparing for the Rio Meal Deal this Wednesday, 24 August. If you can help for a few hours on the day it would be appreciated. I have started up a Facebook page ‘”Heathcote PS Snack Shack”. Please like the page so you can keep up to date with what’s happening. Kelly Crilley Canteen Coordinator

Snack Shack Roster

Day Date Name

Wednesday 24 August Jo Cowie, Michelle Owen, Danielle Adams, HELP NEEDED

Friday 26 August Karen Hagner, Rachel Bartlett, HELP NEEDED

Monday 29 August Alicia Nash

Wednesday 31 August Jenny Donald, Sue Britton, Lisa Steggles

Friday 2 Sep Dianna Holliday, Rachel Crewes, Leone Evans, Lauren Bailey

Monday 5 Sep HELP NEEDED

TERM 3 DATES TO REMEMBER“Dates to Remember” incorporates school and P&C dates. The

P&C dates are in red.

Thursday 22 September - Grandfriends Day Open Classrooms and Concert

TERM 3 – WEEK 6

Monday 22 Aug Snack Shack School Banking

Tuesday 23 Aug P&C Meeting 7.00pm Danger Kids – The Musical Performance at

12.45pm – Sutherland Entertainment Centre

Wednesday 24 Aug Snack Shack

Thursday 25 Aug Book Week ‘Read In’

Friday 26 Aug Snack Shack Happy Heathcote Kids Playgroup 9:15 – 10:15am SUPA Club – lunchtime

TERM 3 – WEEK 7

Monday 29 Aug Snack Shack School Banking Band Camp, Stanwell Tops

Tuesday 30 Aug Band Camp, Stanwell Tops

Wednesday 31 Aug Snack Shack

Thursday 1 Sep Assembly – 2S Hosting, Boys Hip Hop performing

Friday 2 Sep

Snack Shack Happy Heathcote Kids Playgroup 9:15 – 10:15am Fathers Day Stall K-2 Sports Carnival SUPA Club – lunchtime

Fitness and Fun for the familySunday 18 September 2016 Bring the family down for a great 5km ride from Woolooware Bay to Wanda beach. The supervised off-road course along off-road paths is easily managed by all ages. Volunteers will be on hand to assist at crossing points and will help young riders collect progress stamps along the way.

At the conclusion of the free ride, all registered riders will enjoy a free hotdog, snake and reptile show, kid’s tattoos, face painting, Sutherland PCYC Concert Band, inflatable amusements, giveaways and “Pass the Ball” with local Sharks players.

Bike to the Beach

Ride detailsRegistration and Ride 10am-12noonSolander Park, Captain Cook Dr, Woolooware

Free Activities for Riders until 2pmDon Lucas Reserve, Mitchell Rd, Wanda Beach

What you need to know• All cyclists must wear a correctly fitted helmet• Bring a water bottle• Go to www.rideability.com.au/ for helmet fitting

and bike maintenance info

For registration and details on this event, visit sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s Road Safety Officer on 9710 0341.In the event of wet weather, contact 9521 5690 or 9525 2345 after 9am Sunday

17–25 September 2016 For more information visit transportnsw.info/bikeweek

Heathcote East OSHC – Vacation Care September 2016

Week 1:

MONDAY 26.09.16

TUESDAY 27.09.16

WEDNESDAY 28.09.16

THURSDAY 29.09.16

FRIDAY 30.09.16

Disco Party

Back by popular demand! Bike and Scooter Day

Incursion ($15) Peter Wood Magic Show

Obstacle Course

Puppetry Workshop ($3)

Week 2:

MONDAY 03.10.16

TUESDAY 04.10.16

WEDNESDAY 05.10.16

THURSDAY 06.10.16

FRIDAY 07.10.16

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Superhero Day!

Master Chef ($3) Lunch Provided

Theatre Day

Sports Frenzy Day

National Quality Standards: 1.1.2, 1.1.5, 1.2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 3.1.3, 3.2.1, 3.3.2, Early Years Learning – My Time. Our Place: 1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 3.2, 4.1, 5.4.

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BOOKING FORM My child / children will be attending vacation care on the following days. Should I be absent, I am aware that I will be charged the full daily fee plus any additional excursion costs regardless of a Doctor’s certificate being presented.

Swapping of booked days will not be accepted.

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� Bikes & Scooters � Face Paint/ Hairspray/ Nail polish � Movies G or PG rated

Comments__________________________________________________________________________ Parent Signature______________________________________________________________________

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Incursion Authorisation

(In accordance with Regulation 102)

Excursion Title: Peter Wood Magic Show Purpose of Excursion: Vacation Care incursion Proposed Activities: Peter wood the magician will be performing magic tricks for ages 5 – 12 years. Peter wood may request for assistants and helpers throughout the show. PARENT / GUARDIAN: By signing below as the Authorised Nominee, you are giving permission for your child to attend the incursion described above. If you do not wish for your child to participate, please speak to the Responsible Person named above urgently. Please note that a risk assessment has been completed for this incursion (when applicable) and is available for viewing at the service. First Child’s Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Second Child’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Third Child’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Fourth Child’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Name of Authorised Nominee (Parent / Guardian): ________________________________________________ Signature of Authorised Nominee: _____________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________________________________________________

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Heathcote East OSHC- ALLERGY AWARENESS

Throughout our centre we have a number of children with life threatening allergies to various forms of food, latex, dust, cats and insect stings. This is a serious matter, one that our centre must address. Some children have allergies that are so severe that smells or touch could trigger a reaction. In order to do this we appeal to all parents to assist us in caring for these children by considering the type of foods you pack for your own child’s morning tea / afternoon tea and lunch. Our aim is to minimise the amount of peanut and tree nut products brought into the centre. These foods are extremely dangerous to our children with allergies and cause 50% of food allergic deaths. Common foods that trigger an allergic reaction are listed below and we ask you to refrain from sending them to OOSH and to seek suitable alternatives. FOOD TYPE EXAMPLES Peanuts Any kind of peanut Tree nuts Hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, macadamia – any kind of nuts Peanut butter Any kind of peanut butter Sesame seeds Nutella Any brand Biscuits containing or topped with nuts Particularly chocolate biscuits Cakes or slices containing nuts Snack packs containing nuts Dried fruit + nut mixes, snack-a-bouts, Dunkaroos Chocolates containing nuts Picnics, Snickers, Mars Bars (almond), Nut Breaks, Ferrero Rocher, Fruit and Nut,

Praline based chocolates – Guylian, Marble Blocks Chocolate lollies containing nuts Peanut M&Ms Marzipan and nougat Breakfast cereals containing nuts Crunchy Nut or Honey Nut Cornflakes, Muesli, Nutri Grain, Just Right etc. Muesli Bars and Snack Bars containing nuts Yoghurt with nut mixer packs Ski Double Up Confectionary items Lolly Gooble Bliss Bombs, Rocky Road “Health Food” confectionary bars containing nuts

Foods containing satay Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian meals Some moisturisers OOSH does not provide any of these products. In the case of a child bringing a nut product to OOSH, the staff will bring the matter to the attention of parents. There are many foods that DO NOT contain peanuts or nuts in their ingredients list, but the food package has the statement “May contain traces of dairy, nut or seed”. This food may be brought to OOSH and consumed only by non-allergic children. Due to safety and concerns, we discourage children from sharing food and drink. We would also appreciate parents speaking to their children regarding this matter. Your child’s diet at home need not change. Below is a list of foods that are safe for you to choose from. We’re sure you can think of many others.

• Fruit and vegetables • Fruit snack packs • Parker’s Pretzels • Chips • Plain biscuits – sweet or savoury – without nuts • Yoghurt – without nuts mixes • Plain Cornflakes, Rice Bubbles, Weetbix, etc. – without nuts • Lollies and confectionary items • Dried fruits • Spreads • Rice crackers • Popped corn

We thank you for helping us to provide a safe environment for all children at Heathcote East OSHC.

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Booking Procedure: You will need to contact the centre to book your child in. Permission and booking forms may be collected from the centre, emailed to you, or downloaded from our website or Facebook page.

Vacation Care fees MUST be paid for AT THE TIME OF BOOKING Bookings will not be confirmed until payment is made. Payment can be made via Direct Credit to:

Heathcote East Public School P&C Association Outside of School Hours Care BSB No: 062-164 Account No: 1036 1637

Please email a copy of your payment receipt to the centre. Payments can also be made via Cash and/or Cheque but no change can be given. Cash and Cheque payments need to be placed in an envelope and clearly marked with your child’s name and the dates you wish to pay for. Envelopes are then placed in the bright red fee’s box next to the sign in/sign out sheets.

Full Day Fees:

$42.00 per child, booked BEFORE (Two weeks prior to Program start) $45.00 per child booked AFTER (Any time after program has commenced) ** No refunds given for absences**

Enrolment Fee: Enrolment Fees are a one off fee charged every 12 months. Most families pay the first time they use or attend the Centre each year. $30.00 charged once within a calendar year if you have used the centre in previous years. $50.00 is charged for families who are using the centre for the very first time.

Centre Hours: Full Day 7.00am to 6.00pm

Other information Please note: It is preferred that no technology (iPad, iPods, DS, etc.) is brought to the Centre, however if it is, children will need to switch off the devices by 9am every morning, and will be put away by staff. Children will be given their items back, on request, after 5.00pm (or when they are collected) Heathcote East Vacation Care takes take no responsibility for any forms of technology brought to the center.

Our policy has changed in regards to hot food, especially in relation to two minutes noodles in which we plan to phase out Due to workplace Health and Safety and supervision guide lines Please prepare your child for the elimination of these and send an alternate option. Thankyou. Unless specified (such as on a master chef day, or pizza day) lunches are not supplied by HEPS Vacation care. Please check with staff if unsure.

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