term 4 week 1 16 october 2018 dear …...miss lee (3g teacher) book club organiser notes due legends...

Respect, Responsibility, Resilience.

Dear Parents/Carers Welcome back to school in Term 4. I hope that everyone had a relaxing break and spent some quality time together as a family. School Uniform Students are now able to wear school Summer uniform. Please ensure that your children bring a jacket to school each day as the weather may continue to be quite cool. Due to the frequent rain, please make sure your child has a raincoat at school. Umbrellas are suitable for older students, however please reinforce with your child the appropriate and safe use of umbrellas, especially in a crowded area. Now is a good time to check that all clothing items are clearly named. Upcoming events Term 4 is always a busy and productive time at school. This term our students will be participating in a range of curricular and extracurricular activities including dance programs, swim school, CARES Road Safety program, leadership day, transition to high school events, surf education, Band Gala Night, school leader elections, 2019 Kindy orientation as well as a number of excursions. Parents are also invited to attend three special presentations during the term: the EAL Café, Maths workshop and Developing Resilience in Children presentation. Please check the newsletter and school website for dates as well as your child’s school bag for notes about all the events that are relevant to your child. We strongly encourage you to attend the parent workshops to gain insights into ways to further support your child at school. Together in partnership, teachers and parents enable our young people to reach their greatest potential and flourish in all aspects of their lives. Safe Parking Last term it was reported by local residents that some parents were parking in an unsafe way, making it difficult for them to access their driveways. It is illegal to park across a driveway or the layback area (the angles sides of the driveway). Parking is not permitted within 20 metres from the crossing on approached and within 10 metres after the crossing. We appreciate your assistance in keeping our community safe and for having consideration of our neighbours.

Term 4 Week 1

16 October 2018

Dates for your Diary Term 4 Week 1 Wednesday 17 October

Thursday 18 October

Group Photos Legends Lunch K-2 Assembly - Hall - 2:00pm

Friday 19 October

Summer PSSA, SISA, Home Sport and Tennis Scripture and Ethics

Week 2 Monday 22 October

3-6 Dance Junior Dance Troupe – Makeup lesson at lunchtime

Tuesday 23 October

EAL Café – Lib Lab – 9:00am – 10:30am Cherrybrook Technology High School visit to Year 6 - 11:30am Selective High Schools Parent Information Session – 4:00pm – 4:45pm

Wednesday 24 October

Year 5 Burn Bright Incursion Debate – 2:00pm Parent Maths Master Class Lib Lab 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Thursday 25 October

3-6 Assembly - Hall - 2:00pm

Friday 26 October


Week 3 Monday 29 October

3-6 Dance Year 5 Leadership Nominations

Tuesday 30 October

Year 1 Field of Mars Excursion CARES Excursion – 5C & 5FB (5FB Girls only)

Wednesday 31 October

Year 2 Field of Mars Excursion

Thursday 1 November

K-2 Assembly - Hall - 2:00pm Kindy 2019 Parent Information Session – 5:30pm

Friday 2 November


OAKHILL DRIVE PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER


Mrs Ploeg returns to school this week and I will be taking leave from Wednesday for 2 weeks to enjoy a lovely holiday in Sri Lanka. Helen Paris Relieving Principal Selective High School Last term, Year 5 families received a note in regards to applying for a selective high school in 2020. Please make sure your intention to apply note is returned to school as soon as possible. Information Session An invitation went out today to Year 5 parents inviting them to an information session on the Selective High School process. This session will be held on Tuesday 23 October (Week 2) at 4:00pm in the Library. Please return the slip by this Friday, 19 October, if you wish to attend. Developing Resilience in Children Workshop Today, you will be receiving a note about a free two hour workshop presented by a trained psychologist from the Learning Links organisation. This workshop provides parents with the opportunity to gain knowledge about resilience. The workshop is on Wednesday 7 November from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Oakhill Drive. If you are interested, please return the note by Thursday 25 October. Mrs Marsaus and Mrs Brito Relieving Deputy Principals

Learning at Oakhill Drive This week, I have been visiting classrooms during Maths lessons. In IS, students were revising place value by making the biggest number they could from 2 playing cards, placing the digits in the tens or ones column and representing the number using MAB Base Ten materials. A deep understanding of place value enables us to determine the value of digits, show a number’s relationship to others in the number system and allows us to operate with numbers correctly. In 6C, students were investigating number patterns by determining patterns found in square and triangular numbers and learning how to communicate how these numbers are formed. Students found that they could represent these patterns in different ways and then determined relationships between square and triangular numbers.

Mathematics Masterclass Do you sometimes feel confused about how your children are learning maths? Do the split, jump or compensation strategies seem foreign to you? When should students know their times tables? Due to many parent requests, we will be holding a “Mathematics Masterclass” for parents and carers to learn about how your children are taught Mathematics in order to for you to assist them when they have questions at home.



This will be held in the school lib lab on Thursday 25 October from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Please refer to the information note that has been sent home today and return the RSVP so that we can ensure that we have seating available. Student Attendance It is important that all students arrive promptly at school before the 9:00am bell in order that they have a settled start to the day. Students should be left by their parents/carers under the COLA to minimise safety hazards in congested areas. This also gives all students an opportunity to catch up with their friends. If for any reason, students are dropped at school after 9:00am, parents/carers should obtain a partial absence note from the Student Services window before going to their classroom. Julie Torney Deputy Principal ICAS English Certificates The High Distinction and Distinction certificates for the ICAS English exam will be given out at the K-2 assembly this Thursday 18 October for Year 2 students and at the 3-6 assembly on Thursday 25 October for Year 3-6 students. All other certificates levels were sent home today. Michelle Paterson Organising Teacher EAL Café A reminder that the EAL Café will be held next week, Tuesday 23 October, in the school Lib Lab at 9:00am. All parents, grandparents and friends of EAL students are warmly invited to attend. Nia Poulton and Melissa Dunn EAL Teachers

Scholastic Book Club Our school participates in the Scholastic Book Club. We earn points which we spend on additional resources for the library and for classrooms. Brochures go home each term, and parents are able to decide whether they wish to purchase items from the brochures. Payments can only be made via LOOP online. Please see the brochure for details. Brochures for Issue 7 are going home this week. Orders must be returned to school by Friday 26 October. Please help your child to choose wisely, as I cannot vouch for the quality of some of the non-book items offered by Scholastic Australia. Miss Lee (3G Teacher) Book Club Organiser

Notes Due Legends Lunch –Selected students only Tuesday 16 October

Years 3-6 Dance Program – Change of makeup lesson Tuesday 16 October

EAL Café Invitation – Family and friends of EAL students Tuesday 16 October

Year 5 Parent Information Session on Selective High Schools Friday 19 October

Mathematics Masterclass for Parents Tuesday 23 October

Developing Resilience in Children – Free Parent Workshop Thursday 25 October

Year 6 Surf Education – Session 2 Manly Beach Excursion Thursday 1 November



Oakhill Drive Fun-Run Thank you so much to everyone for participating in the School Fun-Run. The event was a fabulous day and it was fantastic to see our students getting involved. A special thanks to all parents who volunteered on the day. We have currently raised $ 21, 802.32. We were able to reach our goal of $15,000 before the FUN-RUN. Thank you to all our sponsors for our event. Final Reminders for the FUN-RUN

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STEP ONE: Please make sure you hand in any cash to the school office by Friday 19 October 2018. If you bring cash to the office please go onto your online FUN-RUN page to add in the total amount you have collected to be able to order your prize.

STEP TWO: ALL PRIZES ARE ORDERED ONLINE THIS YEAR. Between Saturday 20 October 2018 and Friday 26 October 2018 simply visit schoolfundraising.com.au and create/log into your Profile Page. Then click on the ‘ORDER PRIZES’ button and follow the prompts.

If you have any questions, please contact the School Fun-Run team on 1800 FUN RUN and they will gladly assist!

Miss Steed & Mr Lundberg Fun-Run Coordinators PSSA SPORT

PSSA Sport – 19 0ctober

Sport Venue

Touch Football (Boys and Girls) Memorial Avenue, Kellyville

Cricket Fred Caterson

Basketball (Boys and Girls) Fred Caterson

T-Ball & Softball Ted Horwood

Anna Chamberlain PSSA Sport Coordinator

PSSA Results – Friday 28 September

SPORT OPPOSITION RESULT SCORE

Junior Girls’ T-Ball Samuel Gilbert Win 29 – 13

Junior Boys’ T-Ball Samuel Gilbert Loss 11 – 21

Senior Girls’ Softball Samuel Gilbert Win 1 – 0

Senior Boys’ Softball Samuel Gilbert Loss 5 – 9

Senior Girls’ Basketball Glenhaven Loss 8 – 23

Senior Boys’ Basketball Glenhaven Loss 25 – 30

Junior Cricket Samuel Gilbert Loss 53 – 72

Senior Cricket Samuel Gilbert Win 39 – 30

Junior Girls’ Touch Football Castle Hill Loss 1 – 6

Senior Girls’ Touch Football Castle Hill Draw 3 – 3

Junior Boys’ Touch Football Castle Hill Win 2 – 0

Senior Boys’ Touch Football Castle Hill Loss 0 – 9

http://www.schoolfunrun.com.au/



Representative Sport A huge congratulations to Sophie B (6W) who represented Oakhill Drive Public School at the NSW PSSA Girls’ Softball Championships late last term. Sophie spent 3 days in Orange competing at a State Carnival, where her Sydney North team competed against students from all across NSW. The team placed 2nd overall. Following a stellar performance, Sophie has now been selected to represent NSW at the National Girls’ Softball Championships in Canberra this November. It is fantastic to see such a talented, passionate and humble athlete conquer such a remarkable achievement. Congratulations Sophie! You have done Oakhill Drive Public School proud, and we wish you all the best at Nationals! Jamie Lundberg Zone Sport Coordinator

GROUP PHOTOS - Sport, Creative Arts and Special groups (please note the change of date) This Thursday 18 October (Term 4, Week 1) all group photos will be taken. Students need to wear the appropriate uniform for each photo. Please refer to the list below for uniforms and other necessary items. This list is the planned order but changes may occur on the day if necessary. Please ensure all items of your child’s clothing are labelled as students will be changing uniforms throughout the day. All sports photos Students are to wear:

School blue shorts

Predominantly White sneakers (no need for boots)

Either short white socks or school long blue socks depending on sport

School sports shirt or team shirt/jersey as appropriate to each sport All team specific shirts/jerseys will be given to students just prior to the photo.

Other Group photos Students are to wear full Summer uniform for most group photos. Band students need to bring their instruments to school. Students in the dance troupes will need to bring in their dance costumes.

Individual photos Students who are new to Oakhill Drive since June, will have their individual portrait photo taken on this day. These students will need to wear their Summer school uniform. The photos are being used for school purposes such as reports, school magazine and record keeping. Order forms and instructions for internet purchases for group and team photos will be available once the proofs of each photo have been sent to the school. Mrs Michelle Johns School Photo Coordinator

Group Photos - 2018 Thursday 18 October - Term 4 Week 1

Team Name Coach Number of

children

Shirt needed (school OR

which specific shirt)

Other Clothing

needed (eg, long socks)

WINTER PSSA

PSSA Junior Newcombe Ball Miss Janelle Lord

15 School Sports Uniform

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PSSA Senior Newcombe Ball Miss Janelle Lord


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PSSA Junior Blue Netball Mrs Nicole Pixton


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PSSA Junior Yellow Netball Mrs Nicole Pixton


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PSSA Junior Red Netball Mrs Nicole Pixton


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PSSA Senior Blue Netball Mrs Judith Dixon 9 School Sports Uniform

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PSSA Senior Yellow Netball Mrs Judith Dixon 9 School Sports Uniform

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PSSA Senior Red Netball Mrs Judith Dixon 8 School Sports Uniform

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PSSA Junior Soccer

Mr Jerome Wicks 12 Royal/sky Blue Long socks

PSSA Senior Soccer

Mr Jerome Wicks 14 Royal/sky blue Long socks

PSSA Girls Soccer Mr Jerome Wicks 12 Royal/sky blue Long socks

PSSA Junior AFL Miss Anna Chamberlain

13 AFL-dark Long socks

PSSA Senior AFL Miss Anna Chamberlain (+ AFL Ball)

14 AFL –dark Long socks

SUMMER PSSA

PSSA Girls T- Ball

Miss Danielle McDonald


Long socks

PSSA Boys T- Ball

Miss Danielle McDonald


Long socks

PSSA Girls Softball Mr Blane Steel 11 School Sports Uniform

Long socks

PSSA Boys Softball Mr Blane Steel 10 School Sports Uniform

Long socks

PSSA Girls Basketball Mr Jerome Wicks 10 BB singlet --

PSSA Boys Basketball Mr Jerome Wicks 10 BB singlet --

PSSA Junior Cricket

Miss Catherine Lee


--

PSSA Senior Cricket

Miss Catherine Lee


--

PSSA Junior Girls Touch Football

Mr Jamie Lundberg

9 Navy Long socks

PSSA Senior Girls Touch Football

Mr Jamie Lundberg

10 Navy Long socks

PSSA Junior Boys Touch Football

Miss Janelle Lord

11 Royal /sky blue Long socks

PSSA Senior Boys Touch Football

Miss Janelle Lord

11 Royal / sky blue Long socks



REPRESENTATIVE SPORT

Team Coach Number of

children

Shirt needed (school OR

which specific shirt)

Other Clothing

needed (eg, long socks)

Zone Swimming Miss Danielle McDonald and Mrs Clarissa McCreadie

School Sports Uniform

--

Zone Cross Country Mr Jamie Lundberg and Ms Janelle Lord


--

Zone Athletics Ms Janelle Lord and Miss Anna Chamberlain


--

State PSSA Representatives Mr Jamie Lundberg

Sydney North Team Uniform

--

Sydney North Representatives (Carnival)

Mr Jamie Lundberg

Sydney North Jerseys

--

Sydney North Representatives (Team Sports)

Mr Jamie Lundberg

Sydney North Jerseys

--

National Team Mr Jamie Lundberg

NSW Team Uniform

--

Creative Arts

Creative Arts group Teacher/S Number of

children

Uniform Other items

Junior Band Band Teacher: Mr Jamie Watkins

68 Summer Uniform

Instruments

Senior Band Band Teacher: Mr Jamie Watkins

41 Summer Uniform

Instruments

Concert Band Band Teacher: Mrs Renee Burrows

60 Summer Uniform

Instruments

Woodwind Ensemble Ensemble Teacher: Mrs Renee Burrows

20 Summer Uniform

Instruments

Brass Ensemble Ensemble Teacher: Mr Jamie Watkins

11 Summer Uniform

Instruments

Percussion Ensemble Ensemble Teacher: Mr Skinner

6 Summer Uniform

Instruments

String ensemble String Teacher: Mr Jamie Watkins

8 Summer Uniform

Instruments

Band Captains Jasmin C, Tiffany C, Travis L, Gabe P

Mr Watkins or Mrs Burrows (if available)

4 Summer Uniform

Instruments



Stage 3 Choir Teacher: Miss Anna Chamberlain

25 Summer Uniform

--

Stage 2 Choir Teacher: Mrs Beth McElhenny and Mrs Rebecca Cameron

30 Summer Uniform

--

Stage 1 Recorder Group Mrs Annette Davidson

30 Summer Uniform

Recorders

Senior Dance Troupe Dance Teacher: Mr Aaron John Dance Coordinator: Miss Danielle McDonald

25 Costume --

Junior Dance Troupe Dance Teacher: Mr Aaron John Dance Coordinator: Miss Danielle McDonald

34 Costume --

Hip Hop Dance Troupe Dance Teacher: Mr Aaron John Dance Coordinator: Miss Danielle McDonald

21 Costume --

Stage 1 Dance Troupe Mrs Silvia Samaan, Miss Angela Nowland and Miss Caitlin Rawnsley

25 Summer Uniform

--

Leadership and Other Groups

SRC (Captains and Prefects included)

Principal: Mrs Betty Ploeg Teachers: Mr Jerome Wicks and Mrs Sarah Driscoll

67 Summer Uniform

--

Debating Teacher: Miss Laura Feeney and Mr Jerome Wicks

10 Summer Uniform

--

House Captains Teacher: Ms Janelle Lord

16 Summer Uniform

--

Year 2 Art Club Teacher: Mrs Sarah Driscoll and Mrs Rebecca Cameron

26 Summer Uniform

--

Year 6 Photos Teachers: Mr Wicks, Miss Chamberlain, Mrs Paterson, Mrs Body

117 Summer Uniform

Year 6 Cover Photos 117 Summer Uniform



Canteen News Thank you to our volunteers. Next week’s roster is:

Thank you to everyone who bought jelly last term. We have donated $200 to Buy a Bale for the farmers. The canteen is now offering Gluten Free Lasagne $3.50. Melanie and Helen Canteen Managers Uniform Shop TERM 4 – SHOP HOURS

Thursday 18 October (8:30am - 9:30am)

Thursday 1 November (8:30am - 9.30am)

Thursday 15 November (8:30am - 9:30am)

Thursday 29 November (8:30am - 9:30am)

Thursday 13 December (8:30am - 9:30am

If you find you have ordered the incorrect size for your child, feel free to place the item back in a plastic bag with details of the correct size you wish to exchange it for, your child’s name and classroom and pass it onto the office who will ensure I receive it for exchange. Provided it still has the label attached and has not been worn you may exchange the item for a like item (i.e. no price difference). Please also remember that the school canteen sells hats ($16) for cash each morning. Georgina Brown Uniform Shop Coordinator School Banking School banking will resume in Term 4, Week 2. School Banking Coordinators Coles Little Shop Items If there are any families that have collected 'Coles Little Shop’ toys and have spares or any unwanted items, could they please be dropped off at the school office. They will be used by our Science and Technology program in Term 4. Adam Pullinger Science and Technology Teacher Enrolment For Kindergarten 2019 Local students who turn 5 by 31 July 2019 are invited to enrol for Kindergarten next year. If you have a sibling already at school or know a neighbour or friend who is in the Oakhill Drive Public School catchment area, please enrol/ask them to enrol as we are currently planning our Kindergarten Orientation Program. More information regarding out of area applications can be sought from our office. Please contact Susen Sparkes for advice.

Mon 22/10 Jenny M, David M

Tues 23/10 Donna A, Isabella

Wed 24/10 Caroline J, Homa M

Thurs 25/10 Jo P, Carolyn L, Clare D

Fri 26/10 Varsha L, Rakhee K, Carol D



To see if you reside in our school catchment area please visit: https://education.nsw.gov.au/going-to-a-public-school/finding-a-public-school/using-the-school-finder We encourage parents who have children turning 5 by May, June and July next year to have a talk with your local childcare or preschool regarding whether your child is ready for school next year. For more information regarding school readiness visit… http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/is-my-child-ready-to-start-school

https://education.nsw.gov.au/going-to-a-public-school/finding-a-public-school/using-the-school-finder

https://education.nsw.gov.au/going-to-a-public-school/finding-a-public-school/using-the-school-finder

http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/is-my-child-ready-to-start-school



School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) for 2019 School student applications for 2019 open from Monday, 15 October 2018. Students progressing to Year 3 and Year 7 do not need to re-apply if they:

are continuing at the same school

are residing at the same address

have not been sent an expiry notification from Transport for NSW.

Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notification. Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply. Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification to re-apply. If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails

https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails



Applications need to be submitted before Monday 31 December 2018 to ensure student entitlements are updated and their current entitlement/card is not cancelled. If their application is submitted after Monday 31 December 2018, the system will automatically cancel a card and a new one will need to be issued. Students in the Opal network applying for a SSTS or Term Bus Pass entitlement for the first time will receive their card at their nominated postal address. Cards will be mailed out during December 2018 and January 2019. Please visit https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts for information and applications.

1-5 Oakhill Drive, Castle Hill 2154 T: 9634 1033

E: [email protected] W: www.oakhilldr-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

SCHOOL SECURITY If you see trespassers in the school out of hours please call school security.

1300 880 021 (24 hours)

Supervision of Students Our teachers supervise children at the following times in the playground: 8:30am-9:00am - Before school 10:55am-11:20am - Recess 1:10pm-2:00pm - Lunch 3:00pm-3:30pm - Bus children only No child should be at school before 8:30am No child should remain playing on site without parent supervision in the afternoon.

https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts

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