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Issue 17 - 2016 Term 4 - Week 4

Magpie Messenger Heathcote Public School

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SUCCESS FOLLOWS EFFORT

From the Principal’s desk

My first week back after three months away was a very busy one indeed! Seeing Layla E.awarded with a Highly Commended medallion at the Early Stage 1 Public Speaking Final for Woronora River Network was the highlight of my week! I was a very proud principal.

Our Film by the Sea entry from 5/6 Atlanta, The Crossfit Hatastrophe, was screened at Sutherland Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 25 October and our budding cinematographers strutted the red carpet in celebratory style. Well done 5/6A. I heard your film was a hit with the audience!

Congratulations to the students who were recently involved in Create South 2016 project:: Hannah L., Ashlee R., Madisson G., Felicity G., Heidi F. and Amelia E. Mrs Symons was very proud of their performance.

Thanks go to Miss Anderson for her BYOD presentation in the Library last week. Next year Stage 2 and Stage 3 will be bringing their own devices to school for technology lessons. At this point in time we have decided that Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 students will be catered for at school.

Seeing that programs were running to plan under the expert eye of Mrs Stolk and her executive team was another high for me. My sincere thanks go to her and all the staff for their fine achievements over the past three months.

The P&C has also been working hard in my absence and I accolades to all those members who have worked tirelessly to raise not only funds for our studentsbut also community spirit.

The process of student leadership elections for 2017 has begun in earnest and I am hoping to have it finalised prior to my imminent departure from HPS. Stay tuned!

Given the rapidly increasing costs of excursions, the staff has been looking at some new arrangements for our end of year Activities Day festivities. There is still more planning to be done yet but I think our families will be happy with the new plans. Once again, stay tuned!

IMPORTANT REMINDER Please do not send peanut butter sandwiches or any nuts in your children’s lunch boxes. We have students at HPS for whom nut allergies can result in extreme illness or worse. Thank you for your care.

Mrs S. Chad Principal



Changes to Kindergarten Dismissal Arrangements In readiness for Year 1, from Monday of Week 5 Kindergarten students will meet their parents/carers at the front of the school. They will still be required to tell their teacher before they are dismissed.

SRC News EB Day and Butterfly Design Competition On Wednesday 9 November the SRC is hosting EB Day to support the DEBRA Association. The DEBRA Association supports individuals and families living with Epidermolysis Bullosa or EB. Just as the wings of a butterfly are delicate, children with EB have delicate skin also. The SRC has chosen to support this association as our dear friend and former student Josh Gibson suffered this terrible disease.

On Wednesday 9 November students are asked to dress in blue and purple and bring a gold coin donation. The canteen will also be holding a special morning tea on this day.

Today your child has received an entry form for a butterfly design competition. Students can design and name their own butterfly. Entries for the butterfly design competition are due to the office no later than Wednesday 9 November. We ask that students please give a gold coin donation when handing in their design.

Miss Bourke and the SRC

OFFICE NEWS

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE HOURS

REMINDER Our school’s office hours are from 8.30am until 4.00pm. It would be very much appreciated if parents do not ring the office outside of these hours.

Changes in Office Procedures With the new LMBR finance system parents are able to pay ‘Fees in Advance’. In consultation with our Finance Committee we have decided that change of up to $10 will be receipted into ‘Fees in Advance’ for families. From now on all students will be issued with a receipt. The issuing of a receipt provides evidence to you that your payment has been promptly and accurately recorded. When money has been receipted into ‘Fees in Advance’ it will be highlighted on your receipt. If for any reason you would like to pay a lump sum or larger amounts than the $10 please advise us on the blue payment envelopes. We now accept EFTPOS payments We now have an EFTPOS machine in the administration office to pay for school funds. If you do not want to have your change of up to $10 receipted into ‘Fees in Advance’ you may like to use EFTPOS or Payment Online. The DoE is encouraging schools to reduce the need to accept cash payments by offering these options, please take advantage of them. Thanking you all for your consideration in helping us have a better flow of office procedures.

Warm regards Amanda Loxton Administration Manager

President’s Report Welcome to Week 4. Another crazy two weeks has flown by. With the announcement of the fete results this week I am really only going to do another huge thank you to Elisha Jeffries and Melinda Jugovic. Ladies, the amount raised well exceeded our expectations. We had budgeted for about $7,000 and had hoped for $10,000 but just over $16,000 is an incredible amount. Your excellent organisation skills are the reason we achieved this amazing amount. I look forward to seeing what you will achieve next time. Thank you as well to all the people who are stepping up to help me with the many things happening at the school. You all know who you are. We have two Kindergarten orientation days in the next two weeks and I always look forward to meeting the new families coming to the school. If you see anyone looking a bit lost please give them a smile and hello and show them just what a lovely little community we are. Tracey Bollard P&C President

Fundraising Report We had a busy end of term both with Grandfriends’ day and Book Fair. Thanks to everyone who stepped up and helped at these events. Our Grandfriends always love their special day and I know they loved

watching the children perform as well as the P&C raffle run by Alison

Therkildsen. There were lots of happy lucky door winners and raffle

winners. Thank you Alison.

The Fete was a wonderful success and we hope you all read the

exciting note that went home letting you know about our profit! A total

of $16, 375 was raised! This was above our expectations as it had

been a few years since our last fete so thank you once again for

rallying together as a community and making it happen. This money

will benefit all of our children.

This term we have the gingerbread house and cookies as a take

home pack ready to order (note went home last week) and we have

the Christmas disco on Wednesday 30 November. A note for disco

ticket orders will go home soon.

Our school is a member of the Rebel Sport ‘Support Your Sport’

program. This means that every time someone from our community

purchases something at Rebel Sport our school can benefit. If you

need to update the Oztag boots or cricket gear please join the free

Rebel Sport program and ask them to make Heathcote Public School

your beneficiary. You would be amazed how it adds up. So far we

have been able to provide a variety of balls for the children to play

with at lunch time, a set of four new soccer balls for the PSSA team

and also four new netballs for the PSSA team to train with. Next on

the list is new Oztag balls. Please help us out.

Elisha Jeffries



Uniform Shop Update It's been a busy start to term 4 for the Uniform Shop with lots of planning for kindergarten 2017.

The uniform shop will be CLOSED on the following dates: Monday morning 7 November Wednesday afternoon 9 November During this week we have scheduled in appointments for new kindergarten families to come in for uniform fittings. Online Flexischool orders will still be filled and delivered

Our clothing pool is looking very sad so if you have any spare unwanted uniforms which are still in good condition we would greatly appreciate them.

Uniform Shop Hours: Monday mornings 8.30am - 9.30am Wednesday afternoons 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Emma Stokes Uniform Shop Coordinator

School Banking

School Banking Day

is

Monday

Here are the School Banking rewards on offer in Term 4!! (in exchange for 10 silver or 1 gold Dollarmite Token): Bush Fly Fan (New)

Wriggly Glow Worm (New)

Back Track Eraser Pen

Jump & Skip Rope

Pat Bag Tag

Sorry, Mud Splat Handball, Flying Snake Tail & Wildlife Writers Set

are now out of stock/no longer available.

Don’t forget to have a look in the library office window (opposite Infants Playground) to see samples of these great rewards! There is also limited stock of the following rewards items from 2015

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 Helen Holloway 0434 120 218. Many thanks. Helen Holloway

HOOSH The service has commenced their interactive program where the children get to sample many different activities and exercises. Last week the Thursday afternoon children were able to participate in a Martial Arts lesson from a local dojang were they learnt how to cat roll and do a variety of kicks. All enrolments for 2017 have been finalised and I would like to thank all families for their assistance in providing their re-enrolments and responses which has made for a very smooth process this year. The next HOOSH meeting will be held on Tuesday 1 November 2016, 6.00pm in the HOOSH room (one hour before P&C meeting). We always welcome new faces and ideas so please if you have time come along. If you require urgent casual placements or if your child is sick on a day they are to attend the service, please contact Alana on 0437 001 753 or email [email protected]. Thanks and kind regards

Lauren Doel HOOSH Coordinator

All general business and agenda items must be emailed to [email protected]

Our main point of contact is via email at:

[email protected]

Snack Shack News We are heading into another busy term in the Snack Shack. On Wednesday 9 November we will be holding an EB morning tea on behalf of the SRC. All items will be 50c and $1. The next event will be a meal deal on Wednesday 16 November. A note will come home on Skoolbag closer to the dates as a reminder of these days. If anyone is able to assist on these days it would be greatly appreciated. Our updated Term 4 menu has been put on Skoolbag today and is attached to this newsletter. The new item is a banana or mixed berry smoothie at a cost of $3. The ingredients are fruit, milk, yogurt and honey. At this stage of the trial we will not be able to make them on demand so please place your order in the morning via the usual methods for recess or lunch. We would love to hear your feedback. Kelly Crilley Canteen Coordinator

http://www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

mailto:[email protected]





Snack Shack Roster

Day Date Name

Wednesday 2 Nov Aimee Jackson, Kris Barnes, Alison McMahon

Friday 4 Nov Tiana O’Hara, Natalie Lowder, Rose Keats

Monday 7 Nov Marie Irving

Wednesday 9 Nov Pat Stepto, Robyn Hosking, Sandra Mottram, HELP NEEDED FOR MORNING TEA PLEASE

Friday 11 Nov Penny Genge, Shirley Keats, Marie Irving

Monday 14 Nov Emma Stokes

Wednesday 16 Nov Katie Haigh, Kristy Reynolds, Danielle Adams, HELP NEEDED FOR MEAL DEAL PLEASE

Friday 18 Nov Helen Harris, Fiona Coyle Victoria Woolley, Tandrelle Chalmers

Monday 21 Nov Helen Holloway, Jo Wood



TERM 4 DATES TO REMEMBER“Dates to Remember” incorporates school and P&C dates.

The P&C dates are in red.

TERM 4 – WEEK 4

Monday 31 Oct

Snack Shack School Banking K-2 Swimming Scheme continues Schools Spec Dance Rehearsal

Tuesday 1 Nov K-2 Swimming Scheme continues Schools Spec Dance Rehearsal BYOD Information Session – Library –

6.00pm Green Thumbs Gardening Group

Wednesday 2 Nov Snack Shack K-2 Swimming Scheme continues Schools Spec Combined Choir Rehearsal

Thursday 3 Nov K-2 Swimming Scheme continues Kindergarten 2017 Orientation Session 1:

children visit Kindergarten, parents to the Library

Friday 4 Nov

Snack Shack Happy Heathcote Kids Playgroup 9:15 –

10:15am SUPA Club – lunchtime K-2 Swimming Scheme Last Day

TERM 4 – WEEK 5

Monday 7 Nov

Snack Shack School Banking Student Leader Email applications due by

9.00am

Tuesday 8 Nov Schools Spec Combined Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday 9 Nov Snack Shack EB Day morning tea

Thursday 10 Nov Kindergarten 2017 Orientation Session 2 Assembly – 2.15pm – Kindergarten

hosting

Friday 11 Nov


10:15am SUPA Club – lunchtime Remembrance Day

TERM 4 – WEEK 6

Monday 14 Nov Snack Shack School Banking

Tuesday 15 Nov School Spectacular Dance rehearsal

Wednesday 16 Nov Snack Shack Aussie Christmas Meal Deal

Thursday 17 Nov

Friday 18 Nov


10:15am SUPA Club – lunchtime

TERM 4 – WEEK 7

Monday 21 Nov

Snack Shack School Banking

Tuesday 22 Nov HPS B and Soiree

Wednesday 23 Nov

Snack Shack Schools Spec Choir rehearsal School Spec Dance Rehearsal Combined Scripture Christmas Assembly

Thursday 24 Nov Schools Spec Choir Rehearsal Schools Spec Dance Rehearsal

Friday 25 Nov


10:15am SUPA Club – lunchtime Schools Spec Dance Rehearsal

TERM 4 – WEEK 8

Monday 28 Nov Snack Shack School Banking

Tuesday 29 Nov HOOSH Meeting 6.00pm P&C Meeting 7.00pm

Wednesday 30 Nov Snack Shack P&C Christmas Disco KU Visit to HPS canteen

Thursday 1 Dec Volunteers and Helpers Thank You

Afternoon Tea 2.00pm – 2.55pm: band and choir performance

Friday 2 Dec


10:15am SUPA Club – lunchtime

TERM 4 – WEEK 9

Monday 5 Dec

Presentation Day, Sutherland Entertainment Centre 1.00pm – 3.00pm

SNACK SHACK CLOSED

Tuesday 6 Dec NSW Whole Day Year 6 to Year 7 High School orientation visits

Green Thumbs Gardening Group

Wednesday 7 Dec Snack Shack open for over the counter

sales only – NO LUNCH ORDERS PLEASE

Thursday 8 Dec Semester 2 reports issued

Friday 9 Dec End of Year Activities Day SNACK SHACK CLOSED

TERM 4 – WEEK 10

Monday 12 Dec Year 6 Farewell SNACK SHACK CLOSED

Tuesday 13 Dec

Wednesday 14 Dec SNACK SHACK CLOSED

Thursday 15 Dec

Friday 16 Dec Students’ last day of school for 2016 SNACK SHACK CLOSED

HEATHCOTE PUBLIC SCHOOL SNACK SHACK SUMMER MENU Effective Term 4 2016 Open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.

FRESH FRUIT DRINKS Light Oak Milk 300ml Choc/Straw/Banana $2.00 Smoothies Banana or Mixed Berry $3.00

Apple Slinkys Bring your own free Up & Go Chocolate/Vanilla $2.00 Fresh Fruit whole $1.00 Water 300ml $1.00 Fruit Salad in tub $4.00 Flavoured Water - 350ml $2.00

(Lemonade/ Fruit Fix/ Raspberry) Popper Juice 200ml Various Flavours $1.50 Warm Milo $1.50

FRESHLY BAKED AT THE SNACK SHACK Fresh Milk per 200ml cup $1.00

Banana Pikelets $0.50

Cheese Melts $1.00 FROZEN TREATS Garlic Bread $0.40 Moosies Milk Freeze Choc/Blue/Banana $1.50 English Muffins w/- Ham & Cheese $2.00 Twisted Yogurt Various flavours $2.00 Brownies $1.00 Quelch Fruit Sticks $0.70 Sweet Chilli Flat Bread Slice $0.40 Bulla Lemonade Icy Poles $1.20 Anzac Slice $1.00 Slushies 99% Juice Half serve $1.00 $2.00 Fruit Muffins assorted $1.00 Frozen Fruit Cups Blackcurrant $1.00

SALADS SNACKS Garden Salad $4.00 with meat/egg $5.00

Freshed Popped Popcorn per bag $0.20 Cereal Bites per scoop $0.50 HOT MEALS

Red Rock Deli Chips Sea Salt or Honey Soy $1.50 Nachos includes sour cream & avocado $4.50 JJ Crackers $1.50 Fried Rice $4.00 Finger Buns ( Fruitless) $2.00 Spaghetti Bolognese $4.00

Bags $0.10 Tomato/ BBQ/ Sweet Chilli /Soy $0. Online ordering go to www.flexischools.com.au

NO COST TO TOAST SANDWICHES OR WRAPS

HOT FOOD Low fat Meat Pie Low fat Sausage Roll Chicken Nuggets

$3.50 $3.00 $0.70

3 for $2.00 OR 6 for $4.00 Chicken Burger Plain

w/- lettuce sauce or mayo w/- Full Salad

FRESH WRAPS Vege Rice Paper Rolls Chicken Rice Paper Rolls The Oli Wrap

W/- Chicken or ham cheese, tomato and Sweet chilli sauce

The King Wrap better toasted w/- Chicken, avocado, dijonaise & cheese The Office Wrap crumbed chicken tender, pineapple,cheese with sweet chilli sauce served warmed

SANDWICHES/WRAPS Poached Chicken or ham Egg or Tuna Meat ( any of the above) and Salad Salad Vegemite/Honey/Jam Cheese Ham & Cheese Ham, Cheese & Tomato Ham, Cheese & Pineapple

any extra salad items add

$3.50 $4.00 $5.00

$4.00

$4.50 $5.00

$5.00

$5.00

$3.00 $3.00 $4.50 $4.00 $1.50 $2.00 $3.50 $4.00 $4.00 $0.50

http://www.flexischools.com.au/

Sutherland Shire Brass Presents:

HAPPY AND GLORIOUS XI!

2pm, Sunday 20th November 2016

Club on East

East Parade, Sutherland

Join our glorious guest vocalists

Carrying on our proud tradition of bringing you your very own “Proms” concert right here in the Shire. Soul-stirring standards like “Jerusalem”, Pomp and Circumstance”, and some classic British marches. Of course we will be playing some “Aussie” favourites too! Which ones will be your favourites? Bring your friends, your voice to sing and flag to wave as we promenade through a fun-filled musical afternoon!

See you there! Our new venue offers wheelchair access and is a great place to enjoy a meal beforehand at the bistro or have a leisurely tea and something sweet at the cozy cafe afterwards. General Admission $20.00 cash Concession $15.00 cash Children Under 12 free, always Sutherland Shire Brass Secretary: 0418 644 035 N

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HOME ASSISTANCE For All

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