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Term 1 Week 8, Commencing 18th March, 2013

OUR SCHOOL WEEK

TERM 1 Week 8 Monday 18th Mar K – 2 Assembly

Tuesday 19th Mar Take it Home Tuesday Cromer Campus Extension 2014 Class Test - 9am Mackellar Girls Campus Extension 2014 Class Test – 9am

Wednesday 20th Mar PCS Young Leaders Tony Bones Anti-Bullying Performance Senior Girls Eagle Tag Training – 3-4pm Junior Girls Teeball Training – 3-4pm

Thursday 21st Mar Balgowlah Boys Campus Extension Class 2014 Test – 9am

Friday 22nd Mar

Senior Boys Softball & Junior Boys Cricket Training 8-8.45am AFL Training 8.30am to 8.55am PSSA - Last Day – 3 Round Gala Day Softball @ Lake Park, Tee-Ball @ Newport Oval, & Cricket @ Kitchener Park & Eagle Tag @ Narrabeen Reserve @ 10am Round 6 v BYE Round 7 v Narrabeen Lakes Round 8 v Avalon AFL – Last Day – 3 Round Gala Day @ Narrabeen Sports High Round 6 v BYE Round 7 A v Collaroy Plateau B & B v Bilgola Plateau B Round 8 A v Bilgola Plateau B & B v Bilgola Plateau A

TERM 1 Week 9 Monday 25th Mar K – 6 Assembly

Year 3 - Start of Q4H2O Challenge

Tuesday 26th Mar Canteen Fun Day – Return orders by Friday 22nd March Parent/Teacher Interviews Years 1 - 6

Wednesday 27th Mar Before & After School Care Bandaged Bear Breakfast – 7am Parent/Teacher Interviews Years 1 - 6

Thursday 28th Mar PCS Young Leaders Parent/Teacher Interviews Years 1 - 6

Friday 29th Mar GOOD FRIDAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY • PRODUCTS & SERVICES advertised ARE NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights P.S. • Please note that items for the weekly newsletter will NOT be accepted after 10am on the preceding Friday.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS In order to implement the new curriculum, the Department of Education has gazetted an extra Staff Development Day at the beginning of Term 2. Students will return to school for Term 2 on Wednesday, 1 May, 2013.

Notes Home This Week Canteen Fun Day – Whole School

Canberra Excursion Permission & Medical Notes – Year 6 Kindergarten Winter Uniform Order Form – Kindergarten

School Banking Information – Youngest in Family

Principal’s Message Dear Parents/Caregivers, Parent interviews Interviews for Parents with children in Years 1 to 6 will take place from 25 – 28 March. This year we are placing our booking for interviews online. Simply go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and follow these simple instructions. Firstly enter the school event code DXKRT . Next complete your details (you do not have to enter your email address), then choose the teacher and convenient time. Finally click Finish and if you entered your email address the time will be emailed immediately. You may have to check your junk mail box if you don’t see it straight away. On-line appointments will close on Thursday 21 March. Please note that Miss Widman, 1/2W, will hold her interviews on Thursday, April 4. Bus travel Bus transport is available for children. All infants (K-2) children are eligible for a subsidised bus pass as are the primary (Years 3-6) children who meet zone criteria for subsidised transport. Children must behave in an orderly manner when travelling on the bus. Parents are asked to ensure their children are responsible bus users. More information can be obtained from Forest Coach Lines – 9450 2277. If the bus is late, or if you have some concerns about your child, then the first point of contact is Forest Coach Lines and then the school. The bus route for the school can be found at http://www.forestcoachlines.com.au/html/school/frame.html Year 6 EOI for High School 2014 Just a quick reminder to Year 6 parents that the EOIs for a high school in 2014 need to be completed and returned to school by this Wednesday. Science starters Did humans live with dinosaurs? Does the moon disappear in the day? Kids love to know the answers to life's mysteries but there are a few facts they often get wrong in the name of science. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/other-subjects-and-projects/science/10-scientific-facts-your-child-needs-to-know Boom Gate To assist Before School Care and Band parents we have organised for the Boom Gate to be up from 6:45 – 7:30 am. THESE ARE THE ONLY TIMES PARENTS ARE ALLOWED TO DRIVE INTO THE SCHOOL TO DROP OFF CHILDREN. We have had a number of parents tailgating teachers down the drive or waiting at the top of the drive until a parent leaving activates the gate outside of these hours. This is not permitted. We also ask that you follow the signage and only park in the designated parking bays. You are the role model for your children. Please model RESPONSIBLE behaviour. PBEL This week we are looking at how RESPECT, ACHIEVEMENT and RESPONSIBILITY relate to the school playground. To show Respect, children should share equipment and friends and be kind and consider others. Being Responsible, children place rubbish in the correct coloured bins, wear a hat at all times, play safely and fairly, use all equipment appropriately, look after their belongings and listen to and follow instructions. To demonstrate Achievement students must be a good winner and loser, encourage others, participate to the best of their ability and participate in games successfully. Facts about tutors Private tutoring to give kids a helping hand in their schooling is a growing business. However, it's also an area where parents can be vulnerable to bogus offers and misleading advertising. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/facts-about-tutors School Accounts and P&C contributions I would like to thank everyone who has paid the school accounts and P&C contributions. If you need another form these are available on the school website in the Notes and P&C section or from the front office.

School Photographs With so much happening it is easy to overlook notes that go out. This is just a gentle reminder that school photograph orders are due. Scripture Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bahai’ scripture is no longer unavailable. Could the parents of the Bahai’ Scripture students please indicate to us, in writing, whether you wish your child to attend scripture of another denomination or non-scripture. Apology Our sincere apologies to Kurt W, 6C, whom we accidentally left off the Pittwater Zone Swimming Carnival results last week. Kurt was part of the Senior 4x50m Freestyle Relay Team which came 2nd. Well done Kurt. Until next time, Bill Gillespie, Principal

Invitation to families for Before School Care Bandaged Bear Breakfast Before School Care is hosting a breakfast to raise money for the Children's Hospital at Westmead. All families at the school are invited to join us on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 from 7am onwards to enjoy a bacon and egg roll and a juice for $5. All money raised will go to the Bandaged Bear Appeal. This is a great opportunity for families to come and see what happens at Before School Care, meet the staff, enjoy a few craft activities and lots of fun games. There will be prizes on offer and even a handball competition for families who dare! If you would like to book your child in for Before School Care for the morning, you can register at www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/children/after_school_care. Grandparents and friends welcome! Enquiries: please call Gabby on 0481 439 358.

Dear Parents/Careers, We look forward to photographing your school on Thursday 4th April. Please be sure to hand in the envelope before photo day. Payments can be made by cash, cheque or money order in the envelope. Alternatively you can pay with credit card online at www.advancedlife.com.au and for security reasons payments can ONLY be made on our website. Please be sure to record the 8 digit receipt number on child’s envelope. For further instructions please refer to the flyer enclosed in your child’s envelope. Photos can be purchased after the day of photography by contacting our offices. If you have any photo enquires please do not contact the school, contact us directly and we will happily assist you with your enquires - Advancedlife Photography on 1300 728 972 or alternatively email us at enquiries@advancedlife.com.au

ANZAC DAY CEREMONY Our school will be holding an Anzac Day ceremony on Friday April 5th at 11.15am. This year, Anzac Day, the 25th April, falls when we are on holidays so we have chosen April 5th to commemorate this national day. The ceremony will be conducted by the school prefects, and will include laying flowers around the flagpole to remember the Australian soldiers who lost their lives in war. Students in Years 3-6 will attend the ceremony, and are asked to bring in a few flowers to make a class bouquet. Any student who belongs to the Guiding or Scouting movement may wear their uniform to the ceremony. Ms.Sherwood and Mr Rosconi

The Bronze Awards are given out at the K-2 & 3-6 Lines. The Silver Awards will be given to the students

at the K-2 & 3-6 Assemblies. The Gold & Diamond Awards will be given out at the K-6 Assembly. (Parents, if you are sending the 20 mini merits from home, could you please make sure that the mini merit

on top has your child’s full name & class on it. Thank you.)

On Thursday, April 11th 2013, our school cross country carnival will be taking place in the school grounds between 9am and 1pm. It is always a great day and it would be wonderful if you are able to come along and support your child in their efforts. We are looking for parents to act as course marshals on the day between the hours of 9am – 11am and between 11.15am and 1.00pm. These times are approximate. Marshals are necessary to ensure safety of all our students while running the course. In past years we have been short of helpers during the 11.15am – 1pm session. Please complete the slip below if you can assist.

All times are approximate due to increased class numbers – please be patient!

PLEASE RETURN TO MRS DANIEL (2D)

Cross Country Helper

Name ___________________________Child’s Name _______________________Class _______

I am available (please circle a time) Thurs April 11th 2013 9.00am – 11.00am or 11.00am – 1.00pm.

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School Banking – A platform to help you teach your child about saving!

Elanora Heights Public School will be taking part in the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program. It's a great way to give your child a financial head start by helping them to learn about good money management and the importance of saving. It’s time kids learnt that Mum and Dad are not the bank! Does your child always want? Do they understand how much things cost? Do they think there is an endless supply of cash from the machine in the wall? The School Banking program offers you a platform to start teaching your child the value of money and the benefits of saving. Our Saving Tips to discuss with your child:

1. Discuss what saving into the bank means. A bank account is somewhere safe to keep your money, the money remains yours and the more money you put in the more money you have.

2. How do you earn money? A great way to start your child’s venture into earning money is doing chores around the house to earn pocket money. Set expectations and what they have the potential to earn.

3. Set a goal, work out together something your child would really like to save for, starting out with smaller and achievable items works best. Discuss how much money they will need to save to reach this goal.

4. Once your child has reached the goal, research through catalogues or online as to where they will get the best value for their money.

5. Watch your child’s sense of pride as you take them to purchase the item that they have worked and saved for!

We realise that many parents already have an account for their child and are actively saving for their child’s future. Most of the time this is done through electronic banking and your child doesn’t get to see and handle the benefit first hand. This program is once again about your child learning the process of saving and handling the cash themselves. Participating in School Banking gives your child the opportunity to do this on a weekly basis. Earning fun rewards Every time your child makes a deposit through the School Banking program, regardless of how much, they receive a cool Dollarmites token. Once they have saved enough tokens, they can swap them for fun Dollarmites gifts, like handballs, calculators and money boxes. What you need to know School Banking Day will be WEDNESDAY, commencing Wednesday 3rd April, 2013. Your child will need a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account. There are several options on how to open an account. A representative from the Commonwealth Bank will be at the school at the following times to assist parents with opening accounts: Monday 25th March 2013 – 2.20pm to 3.20pm. *Please bring photo identification for yourself. You can also attend any Commonwealth Bank branch with identification for yourself and your child’s birth certificate; if you’re an existing Commonwealth Bank customer you can open an account through your Netbank facility. Existing accounts can be used, just simply bring it in on the first banking day. Banking Day Simply bring in your yellow wallet and deposit book - this will be collected by the teachers in the morning and sent to the office for processing by the School Banking Coordinator. The wallet will then be returned to the class that day.

Your School Banking Coordinator is: Carolyn Chessell - cazrob2101@hotmail.com Thank you for supporting School Banking at our school!

Do Not Park on the Grass (aka Band Bugle) Band Fees Bouquets first up. Thank you to the vast majority of parents who have paid Band fees. We always cut a bit of slack and at the time of this newsletter meeting the ScWeek deadline 96% of parents have paid or advised of alternative arrangements. For you, nothing is too much. We will happily do double hand stands with pike (degree of difficulty; 8.3). Now the brickbats. Reminders were sent last week for payment of Band fees. Thank you to those who have settled their accounts. For those who still have outstanding fees the following process is in place:

1. A note will go home with your Band student today. 2. Your account or alternative arrangement must be settled by this Friday (22 March). 3. If not settled by Friday or you have not contacted the Treasurers (jdlmasters@gmail.com) to

make alternative arrangements, your child is no longer part of the Band program. The Committee is here to do its best for every student in the Band program. It is particularly galling to volunteer time and then be treated with a lack of common courtesy. We spend far too much time chasing the last 4% on administrative matters when we could be doing better things to improve the Band program. Fee receipts will be issued after the last payment is received or arrangement made. Band Camp Band Camp reminders were emailed last week. Please note that the forms do not require printing and all details can be directly entered in the spaces provided. Please ensure that completed or amended forms are emailed as an attachment to the Band Camp Coordinator, Paula Burgess at paulaburgess1@optusnet.com.au by 19 March (this Tuesday). The Band Committee has a sizeable task ahead to collate information and make documents available to the school and Camp Kedron. Band Camp is compulsory for Senior Band and strongly recommended for Intermediate Band. The Guitar Group will also run a 2 day workshop at Band Camp. Beginners will have a one day Band Camp in Term 2. Car Access to School Grounds Student safety in the vicinity of motor vehicles is a major focus of the P&C and is a focus of the school when vehicles are on school grounds. Presently, Band parents have the luxury of entering school premises prior to 7.30am for rehearsals. This luxury will not continue unless some common sense on the part of some parents prevails. There have been some truly extraordinary events that defy responsible behaviour including reversing the length of the school driveway and other close calls. A few things to remember:

1. Do not tailgate in the morning when the boom gate is closed. Following a teacher or a member of staff in is not acceptable. The gate is closed for a reason.

2. Observe the speed limit. 3. Keep the roundabout outside the Admin block on your right hand side. 4. Park in designated spots or on the concrete areas near the demountables. 5. And, believe it or not, do not park on the grass.

After School Care Senior Band students are still mingling with After School Care students on Thursday afternoons. Please be reminded that parents are responsible for their children after school has finished. Senior Band students may help Frances between 3pm and 4pm on the proviso you have advised Frances (0404 084 028) beforehand of your intent and she consents to take responsibility for your child(ren). Tim Cowdery Band President

PARENTS & FRIENDS OF ELANORA

CAN YOU HELP????? In Term 2 we need volunteers to help with the Intensive Reading

Program for some Years 1 and 2 students.

It requires that you work with four students on an individual basis

from 8.55 – 10.55am. A teacher will be with you at all times.

Training will be provided on Thursday 11th April 2013

in the Stellar Room at 2.00pm.

Your help will be very much appreciated by the students and staff.

If you can assist, just ring the office (9913 7283) as soon as

possible, and we will return your call.

Thank you

Mrs. Sue Yardley

P.S. Tea and Coffee is provided

PPS We urgently need your help!

PSSA TRAINING TImeS (TRAINING IS cANcelled If IT IS RAINING)

Senior Girls Eagle Tag Wednesdays 3 - 4pm Top Oval Senior Boys Softball Fridays 8:00 -8.45am Middle Oval Junior Girls T-Ball Wednesdays 3 - 4pm Middle Oval Junior Boys Cricket Friday 8:00 - 8:45am Top Oval

Please be advised that all children should be collected by parents when they are dismissed from training (within the school grounds) and NOT wait for collection at the top of the track

where there is no supervision.

PSSA ReSUlTS Versus Result Senior Girls Eagle Tag “A” Senior Girls Eagle Tag “B”

CANCELLED

Senior Boys Softball “A” Senior Boys Softball “B”

DUE TO

Junior Girls T-Ball “A” Junior Girls T-Ball “B”

WET WEATHER

Junior Boys Cricket

cANTeeN NeWS Below is the roster for the next three weeks. From now until Easter, we will be selling Hot Cross Buns. They will be available for counter service only and will be $1.00 each. Next Tuesday, 26 March, is our “Easter Fun Day”. There will be a sausage sizzle, pre-order only and we will also have treats available at both, recess COUNTER SERVICE ONLY, and lunch, either with your pre-order or counter service. The sausages will be purchased from Devitt’s Meats and are gluten free. Order forms will be sent home this week to be completed and sent in with you child marked “Canteen Fun Day”, or they can be ordered via Munch Monitor from tomorrow afternoon. The canteen fun days help us raise some much needed funds which all go back to our precious children. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Wendy. Term 1 2013 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURDSAY FRIDAY Week 8 18 – 22 Mar

VIV K FIONA F

SUSIE W

SHARON C

9.30-11.30 INGRID T 9.30-1.30 DANNI Q

MICHAELA B HANA

Week 9 25 – 29 Mar

VANESSA C CANTEEN FUN DAY 9.30-11.30 JADE B 9.30-1.30 JULIE S LOU E SUSIE W KATE H

KATHRYN V KIM K

HALINA R CLOSED - GOOD FRIDAY

Week 10 01 – 05 Apr

CLOSED – EASTER MONDAY

ANGIE K PIPPA McF

CLOSED - SPORTS CARNIVAL

9.30-11.30 ERICA R 9.30-1.30 GILL E

LESLEY M NEED HELP

MUNCH MONITOR - www.munchmonitor.com - username: elanora. Password: munch2101. Wendy Douglass Canteen Coordinator Ph: 9913 2721

Uniform Shop Shop hours: Monday: 8.15 am – 9.45 am Thursday: 8.15 am - 9.45 am

We offer ETPOS and CREDIT CARD facilities (Visa/MasterCard)

Suzie Duncan Uniform Shop Coordinator 2nd Hand Uniforms If you require any second hand clothing please call me after 9 a.m. on 9913 1292 or email me at thewoodleys@optusnet.com.au

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS ARE ALWAYS IN DEMAND SO DONATIONS ARE MOST WELCOME

Karen Woodley, Second Hand Uniform Coordinator

cOmmUNITY NeWS

Warriewood Anglican Church invites boys in their youth (Year group 2-5) to come down to the Nelson Heather Centre (Angophora room) in Warriewood on a Wednesday afternoons

to have fun, play games, hear bible talks, enjoy food together and play more games. Group starts at 4.30pm and finishes at 5.45pm, only during term time, and costs $4. Please contact Oliver Holland on 0404 077 987 for more information.