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Week 6 Term 4 Friday 16th November, 2012

Congratulate

Dear Parents

Our Commitment; Excellence, Innovation, Community

After what was initially a great response from my request that parents not enter our staff car

parks, recently the practice has resumed. I am considering installing electronic boom gates as a

measure to ensure the safety of our students and staff. While not wishing to single out any

particular parent group it appears that the Band parents account for a significant number of these

incidents. I again ask that parents not enter either Waratah or Emma Street Staff car parks.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Student Leadership Team 2013

Congratulations to the following students who have been elected as student leaders, Prefects, for

2013. Developing student leadership is an important focus at Mona Vale and the following

students have been elected by their peers and staff to hold Prefect positions. From this group our

School Captains and Vice Captains have been elected, by their elected peers, and they will be

announced at Presentation Day. I wish the new leadership team all the best and look forward to

working with them in 2013.

Girls

Ella Worland, Jamie Bell, Jemma Murphy, Lara Hather, Logan McCann, Sarah Nelson, Sophie

Martin, Zoe Bakker.

Boys Anton Peden, Lachlan Rose , Tyler Ratcliff, Ben Trbojevic, Ben Hepburn, Luke Nelson,

Flynn Rogley , Joel Wiles.

Class Formation 2013

Parent information for 2013 Class Formation is now closed. Thank you to parents who provided

information they wished us to consider when forming classes for 2013. As indicated, while every

consideration will be given, we cannot guarantee that we can meet every request. When forming

classes, current teachers on the grade consider parent requests, social groupings, gender

balance, ability levels and behavioural issues. As you can appreciate it is a very complex process

but one which the staff take very seriously in an effort to provide the best possible learning

outcomes for every student.

From the Principal


Catering for Individual Differences & Extension Class Review

We have now completed a survey as a component of our 2013 school planning and following my

commitment, when appointed, to conduct a school-wide review of Catering for Individual

Differences and Extension Classes at Mona Vale. The purpose of the review was to determine

staff, student and parent attitudes towards these programs at Mona Vale and to inform school

decision making. The review findings are based on 37 staff, 110 student and 274 parent

responses and were collected through the recently closed school-wide survey. Survey

methodology included both written and multiple choice responses.

Review Findings

An overwhelming number of students, 90% and parents, 98% believe students with learning

difficulties should receive additional support. When asked should we provide academic extension

for students 91% of parents and 72% of students agreed.

The topic of extension classes generated considerable comment from students, staff and

parents. A significant number of parents, 77% and students, 72% supported the formation of

extension classes to cater for students working at a high level. Staff were evenly divided with

40% supporting and 40% not supporting their formation. Staff overwhelmingly, 100% agreed that

student success was regularly celebrated within the school. A significant number of parents, 30%

whilst supporting the formation of extension classes, did not understand how they were formed

and only 36% understood how students with learning difficulties are identified.

Review Recommendations

Recommendation 1

That Extension classes be formed where appropriate numbers of students in the grade support

this structure.

Recommendation 2

A clear and transparent Policy and Guidelines Document be developed to oversee the selection

and placement of students into Extension classes at Mona Vale. Students are placed for one

year and class placements are reviewed annually.

Recommendation 3

The School’s Learning Support Team continues to monitor and manage students identified as

requiring additional support services to access appropriate educational programs.

Student Success

Academic Excellence

Each year Mona Vale enters the University of NSW Academic Performance competitions. The

school’s performance this year is excellent in both English and Mathematics with a combined 6

High Distinctions and 64 Distinctions. Well done to students and the staff.

ICAS English


Students read a variety of texts which narrate, describe, explain, argue, persuade and review.

The types of texts include extracts from picture books, novels, poems, play scripts, transcripts of

interviews, letters, diary entries, advertisements, web pages, feature articles, opinion pieces and

comics. These texts cover a range of topics and may include tables, diagrams, maps and other

visual information. The texts which students read will increase in complexity within each paper as

well as from Paper A to Paper E, moving from simple texts dealing with familiar subjects and

topics to complex texts incorporating abstract concepts and sophisticated language structures.

In the English paper MVPS scored 7 High Distinctions and 28 Distinctions.

Congratulations to these students on their impressive results in what is always a challenging test:

High Distinction: Indiana Pike 4/5S, Kelly Xu 4B, Jaime Bell 5B, Benjamin Hepburn 5B, Alex Lu

5B, Amelia Warde 5B, Dawei Yuan 5B

Distinction: Orlagh Ferron 4/5S, Alexander Kraft 4/5S, Zoe Bakker 4/5S, Olivia Bennett 5B,

Alexandra Birrell 5B, Lily Chen 5B, Riley Dean 5B, Thomas Dinter 4/5S, Ursula Groenenboom

5B, Maia Hopf 5B, Ben Lemlin 5B, Michael Limanuel 5B, Isabella McLachlan 5G, Miku Nakamura

5B, Zain Ridzuan 5B, Zoe Tulk 5B, Emma Blackwell 6B, Jack Carfi 6B, Louis Festa 6B, Tyler

Holliday 6B, Mitchell Holt 6B, Tania Huang 6B, James Layman 6B, Caiden Morjanoff 6B, Hannah

Ryder 6B, Mara Van Duyl 6B, Nicholas Zaunders 6B, Victor Zhang 6B

ICAS Mathematics

Mathematics assesses students’ skills and knowledge across five strands. Algebra and Patterns -

Involves patterns of numbers, relationships between numbers and the use of symbols to stand

for unknown or variable numbers. Chance and Data - Involves mathematical treatment of data

and statistics. Measures and Units - Involves properties of the physical world that can be

measured, the units used to measure them and the process of measurement. Number and

Arithmetic - Involves types of numbers, their properties and number operations. The strand has

strong links with Measures and Units, Algebra and Patterns and Chance and Data. It also has

some links with Space and Geometry. Space and Geometry - Involves the properties of two-

dimensional and three-dimensional space.

In the Mathematics test MVPS scored: 4 High Distinctions and 34 Distinctions. Congratulations to

these students for their outstanding results:

High Distinction: Alex Lu 5B, Tyler Holliday 6B, Caiden Morjanoff 6B, Hannah Ryder 6B

Distinction: John Cuttle 3C, Nathan Lindeque 3M, Jasper Patterson 3C, Metysse Rogley 3C,

Alexander Kraft 4/5S, Kelly Xu 4B, Jaime Bell 5B, Alexandra Birrell 5B, Lily Chen 5B, Claudia

Choi 5B, Riley Dean 5B, Max Facibeni 5J, Alexander Glanville 5B, Benjamin Hepburn 5B,

Jasmine Lau 4/5S, Ben Lemlin 5B, Michael Limanuel 5B, Miku Nakamura 5B, Zain Ridzuan 5B,

Katherine Tran 5B, Zoe Tulk 5B, Darren Xu 5B, Dawei Yuan 5B, Richard Zhu 5G, Emma

Blackwell 6B, Jack Carfi 6B, Maximilian Gatt 6B, Mitchell Holt 6B, Tania Huang 6B, Nicholas

Keltchine 6M, Chan Lee 6B, Sidney Nobs 6O, Oscar Shen 6B, Victor Zhang 6B.


Dance Performance

Jazmin Marquez was selected to represent North Shore Dance Academy in the 12yrs Classical

Ballet group this year. This group won their section at the McDonalds Sydney Eisteddfod and

qualified for the "Dance of the Champions." This event was televised and aired on Sunday 4th

November on Channel 10. Another budding Mona Vale star. Well done Jazmine.

“You asked We Said”

A parent asked, “How are Awards determined for Presentation Day?” Class and Grade Awards

are determined in consultation by the teaching staff on each grade. Student assessment results

are collated and discussed with each class determining the students to receive awards. In the

case of Grade awards all staff on the grade collaborate to determine the students to receive

awards. All awards are ratified by the Grade Supervisor and then finally by the Principal.

Greg Jones BA Macq MA Ed Macq

Principal

Monday 19th

November Class Parent Meeting 9-10am

Week

7

Tuesday 20th November Year 5 Surf lifesaving

Training Band at Warringah Mall

Wednesday 21st

November Band Assessments –Year 6 and Concert Band

Year 5 Surf lifesaving

Thursday 22nd November Band Assessments – Year 5 and Training Band

Friday 23rd November Final PSSA

Monday 26th November

W

eek 8

Tuesday 27th November P & C Meeting 7:30-8:30pm

Wednesday 28th November

Thursday 29th November Mona Vale Big Band Bash 5:45pm

Friday 30th November

Mona Vale Planner

From the Office


Administration hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.15pm

Term 4 Accounts & Excursions

All Term accounts are now overdue. There are quite a few excursions/events coming up.

Please make sure your account is paid to secure your place. This includes the Year 6 Farewell

and the Year 6 DVD/Book.

Please find below the table of events:

Activity Grades

involved

Cost Brief Description When

Presentation

Day

Whole

School

$4 Bus costs for travel to Pittwater High School for

Presentation Day

Thursday 13

December

* 2013 Swimming

Carnival

3-6 (2013) $12 Bus costs and entry to Manly Boy Charlton Pool Thursday 31 January 2013

Alexander’s Outing

Kindergarten $22 Trip to the Botanical Gardens. Student’s find the animals, buildings, trees and views in the book.

They count the number of things they can see in

the gardens.

Friday 7 December

Sydney Aquarium

Yr 1 $24 Hands on experience on wet environments Thursday 6 December

T-Shirts Yr 1 $5 T-shirts to tie-dye for Centenary Day End of Term 3

T-Shirts Yr 2 $7 T-shirts to paint for Centenary Day End of Term 3

Swim Scheme Yr 2 $70 Students will develop their swimming ability in ability groups

Monday 5 November – Friday 16

November (inclusive)

Science Kits Yr 5 $30 Electricity kit to enhance hands-on learning in

Electricity Unit.

Term 4

Surf

Lifesaving

Yr 5 $60 Year 5 will learn vital surf awareness and life

saving skills

Tuesday 20

November&

Wednesday 21

November

Narrabeen

Academy of

Sport

Yr 6 $90 Sport and Recreation Camp without the sleepover

costs!

Monday 17 and

Wednesday 19

December

Year 6 Farewell

Dinner

Year 6 $25 Year 6 Farewell Dinner Tuesday 18 December 6pm

School Hall

Year 6 Farewell

Book/DVD

Year 6 $27 Year 6 Farewell Book / DVD

2013 3-6 Swimming Carnival

We have been notified that our Swimming Carnival date is on the first week of Term 1, 2013.

Therefore, students currently in Years 2-5 will be invoiced for the Swimming Carnival with the

Term 4 invoice, and the permission for this event will be on the Term 4 blue permission note.

This will ensure payment and permission is confirmed prior to the very busy start of 2013!

Thanking you

Leonie Gallard

School Administration Manager


Class parent meeting

Participation in P&C is a rewarding way to be involved in school happenings. The next meeting is

Monday 19th November, several positions vacant are being announced for 2013. We are looking

for a P&C Treasurer and Secretary for 2013. Please contact Janine Rogers on

[email protected] or myself Louise for more details on these positions.

Dairy Dates

Please join us for the final P&C General meeting Week 8, Tuesday 27th November at 7:30pm in

the Library.

Community Day of Action Sunday 18th November, Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour

Organised by the Teachers Federation this rally is protesting the NSW Governments’ $1.7.billion

education funding cuts. The rally starts at 11am, Sunday 18th November. A big day of activity for

all the family is planned. Performances by Darren Percival, Jim Conway’s Big Wheel and The

Stiff Ginns. Show your support, learn about the funding plans by attending. Visit

www.nswtf.org.au/news/2012/11/12/wendy-harmer-launches-community-day-action-18-

november.html for further info.

Uniform shop

An extra special call for some more helping hands these last weeks of term to help with the

regular trading days and also for the end of year stocktake. If you can spare time please contact

Tracey on Mobile 0427 224 893 or email [email protected]

P&C Chess Club

Congratulations to the Chess club for another great tournament last week. Results from the day

were awesome with one team achieving 2nd place, which means a MVPS team moves on to the

finals. My thanks to the following parents who were on hand all day: Lisa Ratcliff, Alison Brown,

Sharon Glanville, and Michelle Le Creurer and also to Trudi Seymour and Lisa Ratcliff, our

tournament coordinators, and Ethel Gilbert, our junior player coordinator, and to Valerie Tulk for

her continued support of this great club.

Further information for families

Education dept. school calendar for 2013 - go to www.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar and check

out www.schoolsatoz.com.au for some great learning apps.

There are less than 40 days till Christmas…

Louise Anderson P&C President

0412 623 604

Friday lunch orders

Years 3-6 children who participate in all PSSA and user pay sport – please DO NOT ORDER

YOUR LUNCH on a Friday. These children do not have enough time to leave their classroom,

Canteen

P & C

http://www.nswtf.org.au/news/2012/11/12/wendy-harmer-launches-community-day-action-18-november.html

http://www.nswtf.org.au/news/2012/11/12/wendy-harmer-launches-community-day-action-18-november.html

http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar

http://www.schoolsatoz.com.au/


go to the toilet, eat their lunch from home and get on their designated sport bus so put in that mix

of remembering to come down to the canteen to collect their lunch is too much for your

child/children to cope with.

It has been 18 months since the canteen has reviewed their prices.Please note that early in

2013, we will be reviewing all our products and prices, and where needed, there may be an

increase.

If you would like to volunteer for canteen in 2013, can you please call Robyn or Melissa on 9997

2442 (8am-1pm Mon to Fri) or email Robyn at [email protected]. We welcome Mums,

Dads, carers, guardians and grandparents to come and help out. We look forward to hearing

from you.

Roster

Canteen 9997 2442

Kind regards Robyn, Melissa and Linda Tel: 9997 2442

REGULAR OPENING HOURS

Mondays 2.30-3.00pm (Terms 1, 2, 4)

Tuesdays & Thursdays 8.30-10.30am (Terms 1 – 4)

(When making purchases by cash please keep notes in small denominations)

STOCK TAKE

Uniform shop end of year stock take will be held Tuesday 18th December, volunteers required.

100 YEARS PLUS OF EDUCATION

Due to many enquires Bev Lewis fabulous history book is now for sale at uniform shop.

Monday 19th Nov Tues 20th Nov Wed 21st Nov Thurs 22nd Nov Fri 23rd Nov

Gi Graziano,

Simone Allan,

[ANOTHER

HELPER NEEDED

TODAY PLEASE]

Gloria Hardman,

Ruth Laird, Rita

Valentino

Julie Ridnell, Jane

Baber, Jillian

Jackson

Louise Paton, Leanne

Rankin, [ANOTHER

HELPER NEEDED

TODAY PLEASE]

Mel Murphy, Linda

Halligan, [ANOTHER

HELPER NEEDED

TODAY PLEASE]

Monday 26th Nov Tues 27th Nov Wed 28th Nov Thurs 29th Nov Fri 30th Nov

Therese Creed,

Katie Scharkie

Sonia Spoard,

Helen Symington-

Jones, Gus

Worland

Michelle Gregory,

Alex Coates, Lisa

Ratcliff

Deanna James, Mira

Marov, Julie Lawther

Jenny Wingham,

Linda Halligan

Uniform shop

https://staffowa.det.nsw.edu.au/owa/redir.aspx?C=e9ab3e61e8234c628a4cae94c47ad32e&URL=mailto%3arstonell%40optusnet.com.au


CENTENARY COLLECTIBLES

Missed the collectibles stall on our fantastic Centenary Day?

All limited edition centenary items are available to purchase at uniform shop.

Caps size 54cm & 57cm, zipper jackets & spider marks (creatively and lovingly hand made by Mr

Sun) Charlie sticker, light up Yo-yo’s and Tattoo, Centenary Mug and 100 photo keepsake.

50c-$1 $4 $5

$10 $15

ROSTER

Monday 19th

Nov Tuesday 20th

Nov Thursday 22nd

Oct

Jenny Dael Tammy Warner

Ruth Laird

Monday 26th

Nov Tuesday 27 th

Nov Thursday 29th

Nov

Michelle Gregory Tammy Warner

Nicola Hartley

Profits made during the year in the uniform shop are given back to the P&C to support initiatives

within the school.

Tracey Cranston -Uniform Shop Supervisor.

Volunteers are always needed so if you can spare a couple of hours once or twice a month

please call Tracey on Mobile 0427 224 893 or contact via email [email protected]

Replies to enquiries will be returned in shop opening hours.

Mona Vale Public School hosted the NSW Junior Chess League’s Northern Beaches Primary

Schools One Day Chess Teams tournament last week. The tournament is the second largest

hosted annually by the school and on this occasion, twelve MVPS teams contributed to a

wonderful display not only of chess but also how the school represents itself when it hosts visiting

schools.

Chess News

mailto:[email protected]


Fifty-four teams of three players each played an exhausting seven rounds of chess, which

required many hours of concentration. This was on top of an early start for some children who

came with their parents well before the bell rang to set up the hall and the chess boards and

pieces.

Run by the NSW Junior Chess League’s director Richard Gastineau-Hills and his team of

adjudicators, this year’s tournament was split with Pittwater House School taking another fifty

teams yesterday, including another MVPS team, which made for a more manageable day for

officials and players.

Congratulations to the highest placed MVPS team of Tyler Ratcliff, Zoe Tulk and Andrew Lin who

finished second overall with 17.5 points, just 1.5 points behind the winning team, Curl Curl North

A with 19 points. Mona Vale A’s result means the school has been invited to submit a team for

the NSW finals of the Primary Schools One Day tournament on Sunday 25th November at

Lidcombe.

Many other MVPS teams placed within the top 20, but more importantly it gave those selected

senior and junior players from Kindy to Year 6 the opportunity for match practice and to see how

they are fairing against other players and other northern beaches schools, as well as a day of fun

competition. As Principal Greg Jones reminded all players in his welcome speech, being involved

is what’s important, winning is a bonus.

Participants were:

Grade 6: Tania Huang

Grade 5: Alexander Glanville, Ben Hepburn, Claudia Choi, Damon Bauder, Dawei Yuan, Hayden

Scullion, Henry Cross, Jiaye Zhou, Katherine Tran, Lily Chen, Maia Hopf, Michael Limanuel,

Miku Nakamura, Riley Dean, Ryan Tauhid, Sampson Tam, Tyler Ratcliff, Ursula Groenenboom,

Zain Ridzuan, Zoe Tulk

Grade 4: Andrew Lin

Grade 3: Ahora Assassi, Eli Kelman, Jasper Paterson, John Cuttle, Leo Huang, Mitchell

Seymour, Sam Watt

Grade 2: Brendan Holland, David Tulk, Fraser Waddy, Jacob Cuttle, Jacob MacNicol, Sebastian

Brown, Sebastian Wellings

Grade 1: Jonathan Yakich

Kindy: Henry Laity, Tom Cuttle

The chess committee would like to thank the many parents who volunteered their time and the

school staff who supported this important tournament.

Thanks also to President Valerie Tulk for the enormous contribution she made, not only towards

this tournament but for her ongoing commitment to those MVPS students who love playing the

game of chess, a fantastic brain activity. It’s been proven that chess can strengthen problem

solving and planning ability, IQ, concentration and memory, is a great alternative to digital

screens and can be played from age four to 104!


MVPS’ very active chess club and committee are looking forward to finishing up the year with our

Christmas pizza party at lunchtime on Thursday, 13th December.

Lisa Ratcliff & Trudi Seymour

Tournament Coordinator

We are holding our AGM this coming Tuesday 20th November, at 7pm in the school library.

We have decided to restructure our band committee for 2013 to allow for more parents to be

involved in our wonderful band program.

The committee has one meeting each term, which is held on a Tuesday night in the school

library.

Please have a read of the attached band committee positions file attached, and hopefully you will

find a role that might interest you!

We hope to see you on Tuesday night.

Week 7 changes

There are a few changes to next week’s rehearsals due to the Warringah Mall performance and

assessments. Please make a note of the changes to your child’s band. The assessment times

can be found on the band notice board located outside of the hall, near the canteen.

Training Band

Monday 19th – Normal rehearsal.

Tuesday 20th – Warringah Mall performance. Please bring your music and instruments in on this

day and wear full summer uniform and shiny school shoes please. The children will be leaving

school at 12.20pm and return by 2.45pm.

Thursday 22nd – Morning rehearsal cancelled due to assessments. Please bring your instrument

and assessment pieces in on this day.

Concert Band

Monday 19th – Normal rehearsal .

Tuesday 20th - Warringah Mall performance. Please bring your music and instruments in on this

day and wear full summer uniform and shiny school shoes please. The children will be leaving

school at 12.20pm and return by 2.45pm.

Band News


Wednesday – Afternoon rehearsal cancelled due to assessments. . Please bring your instrument

and assessment pieces in on this day.

Performance Band

All rehearsals are normal for Performance band next week.

The only change is Year 6 will need to bring their instruments in on Wednesday 21st for their

assessment. Year 5 will have their assessment on Thursday 22nd.

Tutor List

We have just updated our tutor list. If you would like a copy, they can be found in our band note

holder located at the entrance of the office.

Big Band Bash

Thursday November 29th, 5.45pm in the school hall.

The Big Band Bash is our FUN end of year performance and party for ALL of our band children

and families. The children are invited to wear fun Christmas themed clothing or head wear. A

light supper will be provided after the performance, and the evening will finish at approx 7.30pm.

Performance band rehearsal will still go ahead as usual on Thursday Nov 29 th, but stage band

rehearsal will be cancelled due to the Big Band Bash, thanks.

*This will be the last performance/rehearsal for Training band*

Honour Assembly

Tuesday 11th December, Concert Band to play.

*This will be the last performance/rehearsal for Concert band*

Presentation Day

Thursday 13th December. Performance band to play.

*This will be the last performance/rehearsal for Performance band*

Year 3-6 Disco

Friday 14th December, 7-9pm

This is our last fundraiser for the year, we particularly ask all band parents who have not had the

opportunity to help out with the earlier discos, to volunteer for this one please. Without your

support we cannot continue.

If you can spare 2 hours to support our fantastic band program, please contact Elaine Mellor-

0423 176 976 or [email protected]

President: Margie Layman 0418 769 623

Secretary: Claire Hammond 0404 858 921

Assistant Secretary: Deb Thomas 0411 041 896

Treasurer: Nicole Graham 0433 023 054


Instrument Coordinator: Dana Veldic 0410 640 894

Band email: [email protected]

Congratulations to: Allie Broun who was selected to be a part of the North Shore U11 Rep Hockey Squad. We wish her all the best for the second round of selections early next year. Jenna Powell who has been selected as a part of the 12Yr Manly Warringah Netball Squad. Jasmine Bonomi who has been selected in the Trans Tasman Athletics team competing in January. Well done girls! We are proud of your achievements.

Tick Awareness

We are well and truly into the Australian tick season which began in September. Vets and doctors are bracing

themselves for one of the worst tick season, which has started earlier than previous years due to the weather.

Ticks are blood-feeding parasites that are often found in tall grass or bushland areas where they will wait to attach to a

passing host. Ticks often latch on to shoes or clothes, and then work their way up your clothing until they find exposed

skin. Some ticks carry an array of diseases which can be passed to humans via a bite, one such bacteria being Lyme

Disease. There are certain places in Australia that are known Lyme Disease tick hot spots, including the Northern

Beaches area of Sydney.

Long term complications of Lyme Disease can include neurological pain/damage, joint and muscular inflammation, chronic fatigue, frequent illnesses, and anxiety or behavioural mood changes. Lyme Disease has been known to lead to potential death in chronic cases.

What to do if you or a family member is bitten:

Remove carefully with long nosed tweezers – this is so that you avoid squeezing the tick and its potentially toxic contents into your blood stream.

You should not cover the tick in metho, rubbing alcohol, bi-carb soda, vaseline, any other substance or burn it with a match

Watch for symptoms - Early Lyme Disease symptoms include flu like symptoms such as headache, fever, muscle soreness & unexplained fatigue. Fewer than 50% of people with Lyme Disease develop a “bulls-eye” rash a few days or even a few weeks after their tick bite (if they remember the bite).

If you develop any rash or flu like symptoms following a bite, see a doctor as soon as possible to get a course of antibiotics which will stop any bacterial infection from progressing.

More information is available via the Lyme Disease Association of Australia website (http://lymedisease.org.au) or the Karl McManus Foundation

Sport

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website (www.karlmcmanusfoundation.org.au/).

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