term 3 week 8 wideview public school
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Wideview Public School Learn Wisely Live Proudly
T: 02 9456 1655 E: [email protected]
Messages from the Principal
Help us to plan for the future
Tell Them From Me Parent Feedback Survey. This Term, our school will be participating in the Partners in
Learning parent survey. Running this survey will help our school understand parents’ and carers’ perspec-
tives on their child’s experience at school including how we support student learning, and behaviour. The
survey is conducted entirely online on smartphones, iPad, tablets, laptops or computers. The survey will
take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey will be conducted
between 8th September and 25th September. Although participating in the survey is entirely voluntary,
your responses are very much appreciated. If you would like to take part in this survey, we have computers
available here at school. Please arrange a time to book in and we would be more than happy to assist you
in accessing the survey here at school. To complete the survey, please log in using the web address http://
nsw.tellthemfromme.com/4j3cj and continue by clicking the “Begin Survey” button.
School Photographs
Thursday 17th September 2020. School photo envelopes have been handed out to all students, if your
child did not receive an envelope please contact the office. It is important that the student envelopes are
not lost. Please return envelopes with the correct money by Friday, 11th September (TOMORROW), to as-
sist the office with the smooth running of photo day. Sibling photo envelopes are available from the office
on request.
Year 4 Entry into Year 5 Opportunity Classes for 2021
Just to confirm an email sent to Year 4 applicants a few weeks ago, the Opportunity Class Placement Test
has been rescheduled to Wednesday 18th November 2020. Only students whose parents have received a
confirmation email from the High Performing Students Team are eligible to sit the test on the new date.
The application portal will not be re-opened for new applicants. Further details will be announced as soon
as they are confirmed.
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Spring is here
Now that spring has sprung and we have been experiencing warmer weather, our students can now begin to
transition to summer uniform. We provide a window, between now and end of this term where students
can either wear summer or winter uniform. This provides a little flexibility for the students so they are com-
fortable during a period which is often unpredictable in terms of the temperature.
Attendance
It is very important that all students attend school on time every day. Learning instruction and daily infor-
mation is given to students in the morning. If your child does need to have a day off, please ensure that you
justify their absence through a note to the class teacher. For more information, please click on the link
https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/student-wellbeing/attendance-behaviour-and-
engagement/media/documents/attendance/attendance_parents.pdf
Kindy Transition online?
At this stage, the NSW Department of Education (DoE) has placed face to face Kindy Transitions on hold due
to NSW Health COVID-19 advice. Current advice from the DoE is that “Schools should be planning for a range
of contingencies to allow them to hold off from usual activities supporting transition, to being completely
online.”
We are hoping that COVID-19 restrictions may be revised, and that we will be able to run our Kindergarten
Transition sessions on site in November. However, if restrictions are not lifted, we are planning to provide a
virtual transition program.
We will keep you updated as information come to hand.
Regards,
Mr McTernan
ONLY Essential Visits Are Allowed On School Premises at ALL TIMES
A reminder, all adults who need to come on site must ring ahead (T: 9456 1655), state their business and
gain approval. All visitors, including parents dropping off late and picking children up early must complete
the ‘External Visitors to School Site’ form acknowledging their responsibilities to health and hygiene as well
as leave their details for the purposes of contact tracing and must also sign-in and out as a visitor on the
iPad for each visit.
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School Calendar
The Calendar is updated each week. Please check regularly for any additions or changes which will be
marked in red for your convenience.
Term 3 2020
July
Wednesday & Friday July—September Dance Program
September
Thursday 17 September School Photos
Friday 25 September Last Day of Term
Merit Awards KS Emmett B, Ashley P KGM Liam C, Georgie M KH Maia S, Angus P
1L Cameron R, Isabelle P 1S Noah M, Melanie C 1/2F River F, Jimmy W, Leilani B
2D Hunter M, Amelie A 2C Harry K, Ben B 3P Avia C, Luke B
3T Sakura H, Toby S-D 4AV Ben T, Arabella F, Ella M 4LR Eliana R, Chris W
5C Toby H, Lily M 5J Belle B, Zaylan S, Hayden B 5/6M Mackinley B, Caden R
6H Priya S, Jesse L
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Email: [email protected]
www.facebook.com/WideviewPublicSchoolPandCEvents/
P&C Update
Next P&C Meeting – Monday 21st Sept 7pm via zoom!
Reminder Uniform Shop AGM
A reminder that the Uniform Shop AGM is to be held next Wednesday night at 7pm. To be held via zoom,
please message the Uniform shop or P&C via Facebook for details.
Want to help out the school to make it a better place for our kids?
Consider joining the P&C. Yearly membership costs are 50c. Our next meeting is Monday 21st September
held in the comfort of your own home via zoom. We really need some volunteers to step up and take on
lead roles in the P&C. Without people in these roles we cannot run our services like WOOSHC, Canteen,
Band and the Uniform Shop. Roles vary in hours from a few hours per month to a few hours per week. If
you’re thinking about joining the P&C, we would suggest you attend the meeting on the 21st so you can
learn more about the P&C, what we do and what’s involved. Don’t leave it for someone else to do, chal-
lenge yourself and have something great to add to your resume! Contact us now via Facebook or email
[email protected]. Behind the scenes roles available too!
Qkr! Working well in the canteen and uniform shop!
Qkr!, our new online Canteen and Uniform shop has been up and running for a few months now and we’re
really pleased with how it’s going. The feedback from parents has been Qkr! is easy to use and a big
change from Munch Monitor. With Qkr! there’s no need to load funds in advance it charges your credit
card as you order and its completely fee free to parents! You can also “buy” counter cash which enables
kids to go up to the Canteen and choose something they would like to order up to the value of the counter
cash. Reduces the need for cash handling, no lost coins, and cleaner in COVID times. For those of you yet to
use Qkr! you can either download an app to your phone or use the link https://qkr-store.qkrschool.com/
store/ - /home.
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.For booking details and further information on these events and more events in your library visithornsby.nsw.gov.au/library
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS EVENTS
OCTOBERVIRTUAL MAKERSPACE
Stained Glass Window Craft10am Tuesday 29th September, via Facebook facebook.com/HornsbyShireLibrariesJoin Elleni and Lani in our virtual makerspace to create your own stunning window décor. You can come into the library to collect a craft pack from September 28th onwards, supplies are limited! Suitable for pre-schoolers and kindergarteners.
ONLINE VIDEO
Joel Howlett: Magician 10am Wednesday 30th September, via Facebook facebook.com/HornsbyShireLibrariesFor children of all ages and those who are young of heart, Hornsby Shire Libraries proudly presents Joel Howlett: Magician.
ONLINE STORYTIME
The Terrible Plop read by Penny and Cath 10am Thursday 1st October, via Facebook facebook.com/HornsbyShireLibrariesJoin Penny and Cath for a hilarious and energetic storytime as they read ‘The Terrible Plop’ by Ursula Dubosarsky.
VIRTUAL MAKERSPACE
Dreamcatcher Craft 10am Tuesday 6th October, via Facebook facebook.com/HornsbyShireLibrariesJoin Elleni and Lani these school holidays in our virtual makerspace to create your own dreamcatcher. You can come into the library to collect a craft pack from September 28th onwards, supplies are limited! Suitable for primary school aged kids or younger teens.
ONLINE VIDEO
Joel Howlett: Magician 10am Wednesday 7th October, via Facebook facebook.com/HornsbyShireLibrariesJoin us on Facebook for another display of magic and trickery with magician Joel Howlett.
ONLINE STORYTIME
Elleni and Lani with Nao the Humanoid Robot 10am Thursday 8th October, via Facebook facebook.com/HornsbyShireLibrariesJoin Elleni and Lani and for an exciting online session filled with songs, storytelling, and giggles. We can’t wait for you to meet our special guest Nao the robot for his first ever storytime!
READING CHALLENGE
BookwormsMonday 28th September – Friday 9th October, via Beanstack hornsby.beanstack.comFeed your mind by tracking the books you read these holidays and earn new badges. This reading challenge is suitable for children aged 6-12 and will encourage kids to read a variety of genres. The first 50 to complete the challenge will win a magic colour change silk from our magic show with Joel Howlett. To sign up, register for a free Beanstack account online.
READING CHALLENGE
Graphic NovelMonday 28th September – Friday 9th October, via Beanstack hornsby.beanstack.comThese school holidays why not join our Graphic Novel Reading Challenge and work your way up to becoming a Graphic Novel Master! Each level encourages you to read a variety of graphic novels and to step outside of your comfort zone. This challenge is open to teens aged 12-18. To sign up, register for a free Beanstack account online.