COMING EVENTS Mon 19 Sept Spell-a-thon Prize Presentation@ 9.15 assembly Kindy excursion to Gruffalo P&C Meeting 7pm Tues 20-Thurs 22 Sept Yr 6 excursion to Canberra Wed 21 Sept PCS NAIDOC Art exhibition opening 5.30pm Thurs 22 Sept PCS NAIDOC Camp out Fri 23 Sept K-2 Sports Day 9.30 End of Term 3 Mon 10 Oct Term 4 begins Wed 12 Oct Yr 3-6 Super Hoots Thurs 13 Oct Police Band visit Fri 14 Oct K-2 Super Hoots Summer PSSA begins Mon 17 Oct P&C AGM 7pm Wed 19 Oct 6.30pm Kindy 2017 Information evening Thurs 20 Oct School Disco!! Fri 21 Oct PSSA Sun 23 Oct-Tues 25 Band Tour Fri 28 Oct Sports & Special Photos PSSA Fri 4 Nov K-2 to SSO -Sydney Symphony Orchestra PSSA(Bye) Mon 7 Nov Training Band Musicale 5pm Tues 8 Nov Yrs 3-6 Public Speaking finals Thurs 10 Nov Bushlink Band Musicales (Inter & Snr) Fri Nov 11 Kindy Orientation PSSA Sat 12 Nov P&C Trivia Night Mon–Wed 14-16 Nov Yr 4 Camp Life Education Van visits Fri Nov 18 Kindy Orientation PSSA (TBC) Mon 21 Nov -Fri 2 Dec Yr 2 Swim Scheme @ Manly Mon 21 Nov P&C 7pm Tues 22 Nov Yr 1 excursion Wed 23 Nov Final scripture Fri Nov 25 Kindy Orientation PSSA (TBC) Thurs 1 Dec Yr 1 Drama 2pm Fri 2 Dec Kindy Drama 9.30am Yrs 3-6 Sports Presentation Mon 5 Dec Peddler’s Parade Tues 6 Dec High School O Day Wed 7 Dec Yr 2 Drama 2pm Thurs 8 Dec Yr 3-6 Pres. Day Fri 9 Dec K-2 Pres. Day Mon 12 Dec Carols Night (TBC) Thurs 15 Dec Class Picnics Fri 16 Dec Term 4 ends

Phone: 9971 8352, 9982 2475 Fax: 9982 5617 Email: wheelerhts-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: wheelerhts-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Overnight Excursions This week Year 5 travelled to Bathurst and Hill End for a three day excursion, with Mr Blanshard, Ms Williamson, Mrs Wright and Mrs Richards. Next Tuesday-Thursday Year 6 travel to Canberra with Mr Blanshard, Mrs Young and Mrs Radom. Taking away a large group of students for such a long period of time is a huge responsibility for the staff, who leave their own lives, families and homes to care for your children. We all know how much stress and worry a simple birthday party or sleepover for 10 friends can be….imagine 60 children for 60 hours with multiple meals, activities, bus trips etc etc!!!!!!!!! Overnight excursions are always one of the highlights of the school year and I know that the children and staff have had and will have a memorable time at camp. It is always lovely to hear the words of thanks and appreciation that students and parents have for the teachers and the success of the excursion when they return. NAIDOC Celebration The whole school and entire Peninsula Community of Schools (PCS) are very excited about the upcoming NAIDOC celebrations. We hope that many school parents and families will join us on Wednesday evening from 5 pm in the school hall for the Art Show opening, featuring many of our talented students’ artwork. Please see the detailed flyer in the newsletter. School Spellathon What a wonderful response we have had to our first ever Spellathon!! Congratulations to all students who raised funds for our school and in particular to top fundraisers Jake B (1/2F ) $500 and Keilana S (3C) $305. Please see more details later in the newsletter. Prizes will be handed out at the 9.15 Monday assembly next week. Young Writers’ Award Winner- Josh D (Year 5) Congratulations to Josh D who was one of 14 finalists from over 400 entries from over 60 schools in the Northern Beaches Young Writers’ Competition. Josh will receive an award next Monday evening at the Northern Beaches Council. Josh’s piece of writing entitled, The Eyes Have It, is reproduced later in the newsletter. Ex Students Congratulations to ex students of Wheeler Heights who have recently been elected as leaders at Cromer HS for 2017. Caryn Greyling (School Captain), and Kate Gallo and Kacie Turner (School Prefects). We are always very keen and proud to hear of the achievements of our ex students. Summer School Uniform Now is the transition period for summer uniform as the weather improves. By the start of Term 4 we would like to see all students in full summer uniform. Our school uniform is certainly one of the best on the northern beaches. Lately we are seeing a lot of children wearing skins under their shorts or dresses. Such specialist gear is certainly not essential or even needed for a 30 minute casual sports session during a normal school day. On PSSA competition days the wearing of skins may be an option but should only be worn during the match, not throughout the whole day. Thank you for your support in this matter. Super Hoot Morning Tea The special morning teas for Term 3 will be held early next term, Yr 3-6 on Wednesday 12 October and K-2 on Friday 14 October. Invitations will be given out next week for eligible students. School Disco - Thursday 20 October Please be sure to mark this date in your calendar for the School Disco, always a highlight of the year. Teacher - Parent Appointments Teachers readily make themselves available to meet with parents to discuss various concerns regarding your children. Please remember that the times immediately before and after school are very busy times, with class preparation to be done, grade and staff meetings, sports or activity training sessions and other various commitments. If you would like to arrange a specific meeting with a teacher please contact the teacher or the school office (in person or by email) to organise a suitable time for all. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Term 3 Wk 9

15 September 2016

Term 4 Dates Please see the Term 4 dates listed on the right of the first page of this newsletter, especially in regard to end of year activities. 2017 Enrolments and Leavers Please be sure to visit the office to ensure that all siblings are enrolled for next year. Also if you are not going to be returning to Wheeler Heights in 2017, please let the office know as soon as possible. We are currently beginning to plan for numbers, classes and staffing for 2017. David Scotter Principal K-6 student welfare BOUNCEBACK program This term students and staff across the school in K-6 are involved in lessons about Toni Nobles’ BOUNCEBACK strategies. The purpose of BOUNCEBACK is to develop and build students’ resilience and their capacity to cope well with times of adversity or hardship (and even be strengthened by them). It is the ability to bounce back from difficult times to a fulfilling life while retaining a positive sense of self. Resilience skills are also needed for academic success eg persistence, courage & goal setting. BOUNCEBACK is an acronym for 10 key statements which are aimed to develop resilience. We will be teaching one of these statements each week across the school and sharing it with parents in our school newsletter. This week’s focus is O - Other people can help if you talk to them. Get a reality check. Nothing is so awful that you can’t talk about it to someone you trust. Things will be easier if you share your worries, but it takes courage to do so. Everyone needs someone to talk to now and then. Research has shown that talking to someone about what is troubling you is a sign of strength, not a weakness. If you talk to someone you trust you can get a reality check because they will tell you if they think you are not being realistic. Maybe you are getting the facts wrong or you don’t have all the facts you need. Maybe you are seeing things in a distorted way. Liz Armstrong Deputy Principal

Year 6 Canberra Excursion With the successful Year 5 camp finished, Year 6 are getting ready for their camp next week. Just a few reminders to make sure that the children pack appropriate clothing (including one summer school uniform for the visit to Parliament House) and stick to the what to bring, and what not to bring, list. Please keep an eye on the weather forecast and fingers crossed for some great weather. On Tuesday, the bus will pick-up and drop-off on Rose Avenue. For the return journey, please make sure you keep an eye on the Primary Parent Planner App for updates on our arrival time. Lastly, if there is any more information your child's class teacher needs to know, please let them know as soon as possible prior to departure. I know Mrs Young, Mrs Radom and myself are looking forward to a great Canberra excursion! Regards, Mr T Blanshard Assistant Principal Stage 3 Year 6 Camp Coordinator

MindQuest 2016 Glenwood HS

Cnr Forman Ave and Glenwood Park Ave, Glenwood 2768

On Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 November 2016, the 81st MindQuest program will be held for gifted and talented primary students from Years 1-6 at Glenwood HS. These include gifted and talented students as well as students with well above average ability with a special interest. Students will have the opportunity to participate in over 36 exciting, fast paced courses in the 2 day program. They include courses in chemistry, earth sciences, drama, lego, robotics and much more. Most of these highly successful courses have been run in the past and students’ evaluations suggest that they have been challenged and enriched by the experience. The cost of the weekend is $190 (including GST) Glenwood HS is in the Baulkham Hills area close to the M7 and is easy to get to from most parts of Sydney. Please ask Miss Tekampe at the office if you would like a brochure (or call Shelagh at MindQuest on 02 42322494) Closing Date: 14 October 2016 Miss Rachael Tekampe Learning and Support Coordinator

SPORT NEWS Sydney North Athletics Congratulations to our representatives at the Sydney North Athletics carnival on Monday. All reports were very complimentary on the sportsmanship and manners of the Wheeler Heights Team which consisted of Danielle L, Meisha E, Lulu R, Honey P, Liam K, Zac C, Oliver H, Daniel J, Archie S. Thank you to the parents who attended and cheered on our boys and girls in their events. A special congrats Meisha E for making the 100m final and to Archie S who made state for both the 100m (2nd) and 200m (1st), a fine achievement for both, and all, of these talented athletes. PSSA Summer/Spring Competition Reminder that the Summer/Spring competition will recommence in Week 1, Term 4. The same teams resume from Term 1. If your child has any school sporting equipment, jerseys or singlets that are not required for the Summer season, please return them to their child's coach as soon as possible. Yours in Sport, Mr T Blanshard Assistant Principal Stage 3 Sports Coordinator BALLROOM DANCING Please return all costumes to Mr Blanshard as soon as possible. Please make sure your child has their name marked off by Mr Blanshard when they return their gear. Regards,

Mr T Blanshard Assistant Principal Stage 3 DANCESPORT Coordinator GIBBERAGONG 3/4S, 4RM and 4M Excursion to Gibberagong Mr Jones (3/4S), Mrs Marshall (4RM) and I had the great pleasure of taking our marvellous classes to the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park for a brush with nature. We had the opportunity of visiting the Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre for a much anticipated learning experience. The weather certainly made our day just perfect the second time around! Here is a recount of our day written by Ethan M.

My Excursion to Gibberagong. Gibberagong is an Environmental Education Centre. It’s located at Bobbin Head in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. It was an hour’s drive from Wheeler Heights to Gibberagong for Year Four on Monday 12th September. We went on a bush walk learning about plants, animals and aboriginal people’s way of living. We learnt lots of cool and wonderful facts about the bushlands. For example, we learned about bush medicine, what it does and where to find it. We heard about survival skills, where to take shelter and how the Guringai aboriginal people lived traditionally. One interesting fact I learnt was that the tree sap from a Red Gum could make your mouth numb and was used in indigenous initiation where they knock one of your teeth out. I loved the amazing views during our bush walk. To finish off, our instructor Brad took us down to a bridge that led to some mangroves which had yummy sea salt on their leaves. At the end of the trip I had really learned to appreciate nature and wild life. By Ethan M (4M)

As you can see we had a great day and are very grateful for the help provided by our three parent volunteers from the day. Thank you Mr Spooner (3/4S), Mrs Duffel (4RM) and Mrs Wright (4M)!

K-2 Public Speaking Competition

Last Friday Mr Scotter and Mrs Armstrong had the pleasure of judging the K-2 Public Speaking Final. As part of the judging criteria they considered a number of elements such as voice projection, expression, clarity, content and audience participation.

Congratulations to the K-2 Public Speaking Final winners: Kindergarten: Erin O, Year 1: Kai K and Year 2: Anna C.

There were three students from each year in the K-2 Public Speaking Final which was the culmination of a number of class and year speaking competitions. Over the previous weeks each class held a class public speaking competition based on selected topics. The class standard was exceptionally high and every teacher was extremely impressed with the effort and preparation that the students put into their speeches. Three students from each class were selected to go to the public speaking semi-final for their year. The semi-final was judged by the K-2 teachers with the three selected winners going to the K-2 Public Speaking Final.

Well done to all students for your entertaining and informative speeches.

Miss Earl Classroom Teacher

The K-2 Public Speaking Winners: Kindergarten: Erin O, Year 1: Kai K and Year 2: Anna C.

Kindergarten: Hunter, Erin and Jack Year 1: Kirra, Kai and Laura Year 2: Eleanor, Anna and Eva _________________________________________________________________________________

Foyer Artworks The current office foyer artworks are from 2O and 4RM. 4RM created eye-catching Pop Art inspired works based on famous Australian icons. 2O created amazing Aboriginal inspired artworks based on song lines. Next time you visit the school please stop by the office foyer for a closer look.

Outstanding Spell-a-thon Results for 2016

We had an amazing response to the Spell-a-thon this term and raised $19,359.75. This money is going towards purchasing new technology and upgrading our K-2 playground. A huge thank you to all of our students who worked hard to learn all of their spelling words for the Spell-a-thon, and collect so many sponsors. Also to our generous sponsors who have supported our school in this exciting educational fundraiser!

I am delighted to announce the winners of each of the categories, who will be presented with their prizes in the Monday morning assembly on Monday 19 September.

There will also be an exciting lucky draw for a surfboard at the assembly. All of the students who collected money for the Spell-a-thon will be entered in the draw.

Liz Armstrong Deputy Principal Top Overall Fundraiser 3-6 Keilana S 3C Silver Star Fundraisers: Top Overall Fundraiser K-2 Jake B 1/2F KG Ruby L Top Class Fundraisers: KT Ella M KG Hunter G KW Jack C KT Alexis D 1H Kyah S KW Ethan T 1H Angus W 1H Amelia M 1C Ollie G 1C Holly B 1M Lily L 1M Thomas M-E 1M Addison P 2O Byron F 1M Makenzie G 2O Luke P 1M Isaac P 2E Taj S 1M Spencer W 2M Matthew M 1M Evie D 3M Estella B 1/2F Kirra B 3R Russell A 1/2F Ben K 3/4S Jaden D 1/2F Zara B 3/4S Jett D 1/2F Ewan M 4M Rylee M 2O Poppy L 4RM Kaleb M 2M Charlie D 4RM Lucas F 2M Jack O 5G Zienna B 3C Josie J 5W Jago B 3M Elle D 5/6B Elise T 3M Jordan P 6Y Jack P 3/4S Kendi C 3/4S Tia J 3/4S Wil O Gold Star Fundraisers: 4M Lucy C 2O Byron T 4RM Cooper D 2M Eva D 5G Abigail G 3C Lili B 5G Zoe H 3C Callum F 5G Taylor N 3C Liam K 5G Jae M 3C Luke S 6Y Oliver F 3M Jake K 4M Lulu R Top K-2 Class Party 1/2F 4RM Millie D 5W Ben S Top 3-6 Class Party 3C 5W Will G

Sport and Group Photos – Term 4 Just letting you know, it is almost time for the sport and group photos day. These photos will be taken in Week 3, on Friday, October 28. We will send out further information early in Term 4. Keep perfecting those smiles. Mrs Priscilla Wright

The Eyes Have It

When my sister was born, she had these huge, sparkling eyes. She is now twenty and nothing has changed. It seemed like they had magical powers. And guess what? They do. I’ll tell you the story… I’ve always wanted to be a radiologist. This story takes place when I was twelve years old. One evening, my sister was doing her home work in the computer room. I was in my room eating silently from a secret stash of biccies, even though I wasn’t meant to. Then I heard this drawling voice from the computer room; “Tom’s eating biscuits in his room.” I whipped around. Amy was not standing in the doorway, but sitting at the computer in the next room, with a wall between us! “Thomas!” I heard my angry Mum from downstairs, “come down here. And bring the biscuits with you”. I got a severe talking to and biscuits banned for a week, but that doesn’t really affect me; what really bugs me is, how did Amy see through that wall? It doesn’t make sense. I guess that she might have heard me crunching the biscuits. Yeah, I thought climbing into bed, that would make sense. On that thought, I drifted slowly into a dreamless, untroubled sleep. Toothaches really hurt. So, I might have been in pain, but the day that I visited the radiologist would open a doorway to an inspirational half-hour with someone who works my dream job. Immediately upon walking through the door I forgot about my toothache. All the x-ray machines were there and it looked just like pictures I had seen in books. I sat down shakily on the chair. The radiologist greeted me. “Morning” I stuttered back. “I just need you to put these glasses on for me” he said. The X-ray machine lowered itself into position. I noticed something strange. Huge great eyes were stuck to the zapper. Each of the pupils had a beam of light in them, that attached themselves together in the middle, ready to zap. Something about those eyes looked familiar. Then it came to me. “Amy!” I yelled. “you’re eyes… they are X-ray!” Amy looked worried and glanced at mum. Mum gave a sigh and a knowing nod. Then Amy started to fess up. “I was born with a special gift.” She said “I can see through anything. Anything! That’s why my eyes are so big. That’s how I knew about you eating those biscuits the other night. I’ve kept this a secret from you for so long now. I just thought you might think me a freak.” “That’s fine, Amy.” I said. “you’re amazing. And useful.” An idea was ticking over in the back of my mind. “very useful” I am now twenty-two years old. I got my wish. I am now a radiologist. Anyone that comes into my practice says that I have an amazing assistant. Very useful. And I must admit, my sister’s eyes make a pretty good x-ray machine. By Josh D (Year 5) WORLD LYMPHOMA AWARENESS DAY – THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

Today, children from KG, 2E and 3M will be wearing green ribbons for World Lymphoma Awareness Day. This day is celebrated around the world to raise awareness of cancers of the lymphatic system.

Despite a new diagnosis every 2 hours in Australia, Lymphoma is currently a low priority cancer in this country and the aim is to improve community awareness to assist with an early diagnosis and access to the best available treatment.

With lymphoma having a very close connection to one of our families, we would love to show our support. CJ W from 3M will have extra ribbons, if you are interested in wearing one for the day.

For more information about lymphoma, please check out the following link: https://www.lymphoma.org.au

‘Through Our Eyes’ Art Exhibition

Wheeler Heights Public School is proudly hosting the Peninsula Community of Schools art exhibition on Wednesday 21 September 2016. This exhibition will showcase work from Kindergarten to Year 12 from all thirteen PCS Schools. There will be incredible artworks by WHPS students involved in the exhibition (photos below). The collection of artworks reflect the Guringai Festival’s theme “Through My Eyes”, Harmony Day’s theme “Everyone Belongs - Together we can...”, Reconciliation Week’s theme “Our History, Our Story, Our Future” and the 2016 NAIDOC theme “Songlines - The living narrative of our nation”. We welcome and encourage you to attend this showcase of the amazing work being done by students in our area. Where: Wheeler Heights Public School Hall Veterans Parade, Wheeler Heights When: Wednesday 21 September 2016

5 – 7pm (Official welcome at 5.30pm) Admission: Gold coin donation (Funds raised in support of Indigenous youth) Proudly sponsored and supported by BROADSPECTRUM Mrs Priscilla Wright WHPS representative - PCS NAIDOC/Reconciliation Committee

Selected Artworks for the ‘Through Our Eyes’ Art Exhibition

WHVC Program Booking Form September 2016 Page 1 of 2 August 2016

WHEELER HEIGHTS OSHC CENTRE VACATION CARE PROGRAM SEPT/OCT 2016

e: whoshc@primaryoshcare.com.au ph: 0430 351 734 Dear Parents and Carers, Please find below our Vacation Care Program for the upcoming school holiday period. The Centre will be open from 7am – 6pm each day and breakfast and afternoon tea will be provided as during term time. Children need not be students of Wheeler Heights/St Rose to attend. However, a $20 annual registration fee applies to all families using the service for the first time. Please complete the Booking Form attached to the program indicating your requirements for Vacation Care noting that the daily $55 charge and excursion charges are eligible to be deductible by Childcare Benefit. An early bird discount of $10 applies to bookings and payments made before the closure date of 7th September 2016.

Wk 1

MONDAY 26th Sept

TUESDAY 27th Sept

WEDNESDAY 28th Sept

THURSDAY 29th Sept

FRIDAY 30th Sept

Excursion United Cinemas

Join us for the latest

movie at United Cinemas Warriewood.

Popcorn and bottle of water is included.

Depart: 9.30am Return: 3.00pm Additional Cost: $18 Travel: Private Bus

Incursion Olympic Games

Come and compete in our Wheeler Olympic

Games. With instruction from a professional

coach, come and test yourself against OSHC’s

best. Start: 11.00am Finish: 12.00pm Additional Cost: $8

Excursion Celebrate China

Day

We celebrate all things about China and enjoy

lunch at Golden Plateau Chinese Restaurant.

Lunch provided Depart: 12.00am Return: 1.30pm Additional Cost: $10 Travel: Walking

Excursion Jameson Park

Come and feed the ducks

and take in all the scenery at the beautiful

Jameson Park in Narrabeen.

Depart: 9.30am Return: 2.00pm Travel: Walking

Sustainability Day

Help protect the world around us by learning,

getting creative and making OSHC the sustainable hub of Wheeler Heights!

Wk 2

MONDAY 3rd Oct

TUESDAY 4th Oct

WEDNESDAY 5th Oct

THURSDAY 6th Oct

FRIDAY 7th Oct

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Excursion Manly Sea Life

Join us and see the

amazing sea life on offer at Manly Sea Life. With sharks, octopuses and plenty more, it’s sure to

be a great day! Depart: 9.30am Return: 3.00pm Additional Cost: $20 Travel: Private Bus

Incursion WHOSHC Magic

You might recognize Mr.

Bamboozle from TV. He’s the perfect

magician to help hone your magic skills and

learn new tricks to impress your friends.

Start: 10.30am Finish: 11.30am Additional Cost: $15

Excursion Spring Fun Fair

A fun filled Fair Day with

our friends from other centres. Sports, jumping

castles, group games and more!

Lunch provided Depart: 9.30am Return: 3.00pm Additional Cost: $25 Travel: Private Bus

Drive-In Movies

Come and join us by creating a drive-in-

movie experience with cardboard box cars that we can decorate, ready

for the movies.

Please note that the program is subject to change dependent upon enrolment numbers Please ensure children bring a hat and shoes suitable for walking each day.

Children will be supervised by staff in Centre at a minimum ratio of 1 to 15 and 1 to 10 on excursions. The anticipated number of children attending each day is approximately 45 - for more accurate estimations of anticipated

numbers of children, please see the daily excursion summary displayed. Completed Risk Assessments relevant to all activities are displayed for your information

WHVC Program Booking Form September 2016 Page 2 of 2 August 2016

WHEELER HEIGHTS OSHC CENTRE VACATION CARE BOOKING FORM SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016

Ph : 0430 351 734 E: whoshc@primaryoshcare.com.au Childs Name Enrolment and Booking Form Completed Yes/No

Please ensure you have completed an Enrolment and Booking Form. In order to claim Childcare Benefit for Vacation Care we must have the CRN and Date of Birth of you and your child/ren. If we do not have this information, full fees will be charged.

Please tick the booked days in the space provided. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY WEDNESDAY 7th SEPTEMBER TO RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Date

Excursion details

EXACT VENUE

DEPT AND RETURN

TIMES

TRANSPORT Total cost per day

$55+ Excursion cost

TICK to

book

SIGN to consent for attendance on excursion

Monday 26TH Sept United Cinemas Vuko Pl, Warriewood

Depart: 9.30am Return: 3.00pm Private Bus $73

Tuesday 27th Sept Wheeler Olympic Games

$63

Wednesday 28th Sept Celebrate China Day Veterans Parade, Collaroy Plateau

Depart: 12.00am Return: 1.30pm

Walking $65

Thursday 29th Sept Jameson Park Narrabeen

Depart: 9.30am Return: 2.00pm

Walking $55

Friday 30th Sept Sustainability Day $55 Monday 3rd Oct Public Holiday

Tuesday 4th Oct Manly Sea Life Centre West Esplanade, Manly

Depart: 9.30am Return: 3.00pm

Private Bus $75

Wednesday 5th Oct WHOSHC Magic $70 Thursday 6th Oct Narrabeen Spring Fun

Fair Depart: 9.30am Return: 3.00pm

Private Bus $80

Friday 7th Oct Drive-In-Movies $55 First Time User Registration Payment

$20 I have read and understand the conditions of this booking and accept that no refund is available once the booking is made. Late fees will be charged for overdue fee payments.

"I approve the above vacation care amount to be deducted through my usual payment plan"

Signed: Date: PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BOOKING FORM WITH PAYMENT NO LATER THAN

WEDNESDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2016 TO RECEIVE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Entered in QikKids

Registration Billed Date Booked

Discount Rate Y/N

Paid Y/ N

ID number advised to parent

Siblings attending other Centre? Y/N How many?

Tear off and Keep

Payment is required IN ADVANCE of the commencement of Vacation Care. Please note that bookings are not confirmed unless payment is received. Payment for the day and for each excursion, once made, is NON REFUNDABLE but a booked day may be changed for another day if staffing and organisation allows. Excursion costs are not transferable. EXCURSIONS require advance booking and organisation. Please book early so that we can plan transport, tickets and staffing accordingly. On days designated as “Wheels Day” or where personal riding equipment (bikes, scooters, skateboards etc.) is brought on a day, parents are to provide safety gear that they deem sufficient to ensure their child/ren’s safety. This also includes the provision of clothing and footwear suitable to the day. On days designated as a “Water themed” day parents are to provide their child/ren with clothing and footwear appropriate to the engagement of water based activities, as well as any additional requests as outlined in the description. Consent must be given in writing for each excursion. Please check approximate departure and arrival times for excursion days. Children MUST be signed in and out each day During excursions children are provided with a wrist band with the centre name and contact details. For detailed information on the day’s events or timings please see the Daily Planning Sheets displayed in-Centre. CHILDREN WILL NEED TO BRING:

Morning tea Lunch (unless otherwise specified): Please note that our Centre is “Nut Free”. We have several children with severe allergies to

nuts and nut products, therefore families are requested to ensure that children’s snacks and packed lunches do not include foods with nuts in them. We thank you for your co-operation in this important safety consideration. It would assist us in the delivery of messages about healthy eating if the children bring a healthy and nutritious lunch to Vacation Care and avoid snack foods which are high in fat and sugar. We suggest a sandwich, cheese, fruit and veggie sticks, crackers, yoghurt and water to drink. Please see our LUNCHBOX Fact Sheet for suggestions.

Hat /Water bottle for excursions + any other requirements for a particular activity (Please check the daily program) Covered walking shoes Clothing that covers shoulders

PLEASE DO NOT GIVE CHILDREN MONEY TO SPEND ON EXCURSIONS, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED ON

THE PROGRAM.

CChhiilldd && AAddoolleesscceenntt PPaarreennttiinngg

Enquiries: Child & Adolescent Parenting 8877 5152 www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services/CAP

WORKSHOPS ON REQUEST – PHONE 8877 5152 (2-2.5 hours) Understanding Your Toddler/Discipline & Tantrums Transition to School

Tucker without Tantrums/Toilet Training Transition to High School Speech & Language Development/Sleep Triple P Seminar Series 1-12 yrs & Teens Older Sibling – New Baby Communicating with Kids Dealing with Teen’s Back Chat Grand Parenting Resilient Kids

WHAT’S ON IN TERM 4 – COURSES/WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS/CARERS Tuning in to Kids Course (3-10yrs)

Help your child develop emotional intelligence, manage emotions & deal with conflict. Chatswood 5wks/2.5hrs (2/11 -30/11, 7.00-9.30pm)

Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Seminars (3-8yrs) Series of 3 seminars on Positive Parenting & Raising Confident, Competent & Resilient Children

Chatswood (21/11, 28/11 & 5/12, 7.00 – 9.00pm)

Communicating with Kids Workshop (based on PET) (4-12 yrs) Communication skills for building effective long term relationships with your children & family.

Chatswood (24/11, 7.00-9.30pm)

Tuning in to Teens Course Emotional intelligence & communication skills to understand your adolescents’ needs & behaviour.

Chatswood 5 wks (1/11 - 29/11, 7.00-9.30pm), Brookvale 5 wks (2/11 - 30/11, 6.30-9.00pm)

Toddlers Workshops (1-3yrs) Series of 3 workshops on Discipline, Tucker & Toilet Training, Speech & Sleep

Chatswood (3/11, 10/11 & 17/11), 3 wks/2.5hrs each, 7.00-9.30pm)

Helping Your 3-6 Year Old Child with Anxiety Series of 2 workshops for parents to assist with young children showing signs of anxiety

Chatswood 24/10 & 7/11 (2.5hrs each, 7.00-9.30pm)

Resilient Kids Workshop Strategies to accept & express feelings, develop optimistic thinking & coping skills

Chatswood (26/10, 7.00-9.30pm)

Dealing with Teen’s Backchat Workshop Learn how to restore a respectful & positive relationship between you & your teenager

Chatswood (25/10, 7.00-9.30pm)