Our School NewsWeek 10 | Commencing 22nd June 2015

Week 10 - Term 2Mon 22 Jun 3 - 6 Assembly

PDC Debating Terrey Hills PSReports to Parents

Tue 23 Jun Nepal Mufti Day - gold coin donationRed Blue amp White FruitoVegoPublic Speaking Finals

Wed 24 Jun 3 - 6 Gym

Thur 25 Jun NO Gym3 - 6 Athletics CarnivalCANTEEN CLOSED

Fri 26 Jun LAST DAY OF TERMNO PSSANO SCHOOL BANKING this week

Donrsquot forget to visit our website at elanorahts-pschoolnsweduau

Weekly RemindersNepal Mufti Day Tues 23rd Jun Wear red white amp blue and a gold coin donation is appreciatedRed White amp Blue FruitoVego Tues 23rd JunNO PSSA TRIAINING THIS WEEK3-6 Athletics Carnival Thu 25th Jun Students need to be dropped off at the Academy of Sport Narrabeen and signed in at the venue gate at 800am for an 830am startLast Day of Term Fri 26th JunFirst Day of Term 3 Tues 14th JulUn-Named Lost Property Parents please come and checkSchool Banking NO banking NB that items for this newsletter will NOT be accepted after the preceding Thursday

Week 1 - Term 3Mon 13 Jul Staff Development Day

Tue 14 Jul Students return

Wed 15 Jul 3 - 6 GymPCS Choir Rehearsal

Thur 16 Jul 3 - 6 GymReturn Stewart House Bags

Fri 17 Jul PSSA v Narrabeen LakesNetball Boondah ReserveSoccer Narrabeen Nth groundsRugby League Lake Park Reserve

Notes Home This WeekFamily Accounts Posted this week If payment has already been made please ignore Bags for Stewart House Clothing Appeal ndash Due back by 16th July

Until next time

Your Principal Bill Gillespie

School BandI would like to congratulate our Training Band Members who represented us on Sunday 14th June at the Wahroonga Music Festival The Training Band played two pieces Remember The Anzacs and Sea Shanty Variations They came 2nd out of the 10 bands competing This is a fantastic effort considering it was the first time they have competed I would like to thank our Band leader Mr Steinmann and congratulate him on also receiving a 3rd placing with his St Ives PS Training Band

Not to be out done our wonderful Strings group played at the 2015 Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival on Saturday 13th June at Pittwater High School The group performance was beautiful with the adjudicator making particular mention of how Elanora Heights were presented

Art ShowDid you come to our Art Show The level of artwork was outstanding even better than last year I would like to thank Mrs Dunn and Mrs Rasdall who worked with our students to produce such fantastic works of art The Art Show was a success because we had a

number of people who came together to work We couldnrsquot have put on such an impressive event without the volunteers who assisted with mounting and displaying the art work helping with cooking and serving food and organising the raffles Thank you everyone I would like to also thank our General Assistant Mr Brooks who went out of his way to assist with preparations for the show

SRC mufti dayPlease donrsquot forget that tomorrow the SRC is holding a mufti day to raise money for the victims of the Nepalese earthquake Students are to wear red white or blue and bring along a gold coin donation We are also encouraging students to bring along red white or blue fruitovego on the day

School Athletics CarnivalThe school carnival will be held this Thursday at the Academy of Sport at Narrabeen Hopefully it is dry however if it is cancelled we will send out a notification on our school app as early as possible

ReportsToday you should have received you childrsquos semester 1 report Please take some time to sit down and discuss with them how wonderful they are and tell them how proud you are of their efforts Our children are with us for a short time before they go off and lead their own lives so we should cherish the time we spend with them

Term datesTerm 2 concludes this Friday and students come back to school on Tuesday 14th July I look forward to seeing you then

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 3

AND THE AWARD GOES T0The Bronze and Silver awards for K - 2 are handed out to students at the K - 2 assemblies and theBronze and Silver awards for years 3 - 6 are handed out at the 3 - 6 assemblies All Gold and Diamondawards are handed out at the K - 6 assemblies Parents are welcome to attend these assemblies butplease call the office first to confirm that your child will be receiving their award that day

All assemblies are held on Mondays at 2pm and your childrsquos name will appear in the newsletter on thesame day they receive their award

To assist us when sending in the mini meritsawards from home please either staple or clip them andmake sure your childrsquos full name and class is on the top mini merit Please do not send them in in plasticbags or envelopes

The cut-off time to hand in your mini meritsawards is THURSDAY morning as the box is emptied after recess

AWAR

DS

SILVER AWARDSAISHA A

MILLIE A

JEMIMA K

ASHTON K

JAMIE K

ALEX K

JOSHUA P

TIA S

ASHER S

BRONZE AWARDSMILLIE A

LUCA B

ABBEY B

LUKE B

COOPER B

JAMIE B

LIAM B

AMY D

DAISY H

BAILEY H

LUCY H

JAMIE K

ALEX K

NIKITA L

JESSICA M

ELIZA P

JELENA R

MAX S

TIA S

MAX S

JIYA v S

KIANNAH W

JULIA W

ART CAMP|Chloe PowellLast week Ruby W (6P) attended a visual arts extension camp at the

lsquoIf u like ARTrsquo studio in Brookvale The ldquoCreative Expressionrdquo program offers lessons in painting drawing and sculpture Rubyrsquos favourite activity was creating a sculpture of a shoe (pictured)

Excellent work Ruby

More students from Elanora Heights will be attending camps at the studio in the near future so keep your eye out for their artworksIN FO

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C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 4

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SRC lsquoHELP NEPALrsquo MUFTI DAY| Ms Bosler on behalf of the SRC

The SRC ldquoHelp Nepal Mufti Dayrdquo takes place tomorrow Tuesday 23rd June 2015 This special Mufti Day is to help the people of Nepal who have suffered a series of devastating earthquakes recently

Donrsquot forget this is a lsquored white and bluersquo themed Mufti Day as these colours are the colours of the Nepalese flag

Please donate a gold coin which will be collected by the SRC members from each K - 6 class The SRC is also encouraging classes to research interesting facts about the country of Nepal and earthquakes as part of this initiative

Fact Nepal has a flag that is only non-rectangular shaped and no other country has it in that shape Recent researches on flags show that the national flag of Nepal is the most mathematical flag in the entire world With blue border and red filler the national flag has sun and moon embedded in it The two triangles represent the Himalayan Mountains and two major religions that people in the country most follow

lsquoRED WHITE AND BLUErsquo FRUITO-VEGOREMINDER Donrsquot forget that tomorrow is also a red white and blue Fruito-Vego day in keeping with the Nepalese theme So please bring a selection of red white or blue fruit andor vegetables to enjoy mid-morning

Spelling Writing

Year Number of Students Year Number of Students

3 11 3 8

4 15 4 11

5 6 5 4

6 7 6 6

Total 39 Total 29

ICAS|Ms BoslerThe ICAS Spelling and Writing tests were held last Tuesday and Wednesday Thirty nine students sat the Spelling test and twenty nine students sat the Writing test The spread of students in Years 3 - 6 are presented in the table below The number of students sitting these tests has increased significantly from 2014

Irsquod like to thank Mrs Hagon and Ms Zaratsian for the use of the 5C and 5Z classrooms and to Mrs Mannell for assisting me with the administration of the Spelling test last Tuesday

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 5

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Year 2 visits the Powerhouse Museum|Mrs CullenYear 2 visited the Powerhouse Museum to study how daily life and technology have changed A Powerhouse guide took us on an imaginative tour of the transport section Volunteer guides also added a lot to our visit by explaining some of the features of the very significant Bolton-Watts steam engine or the first No1 Locomotive ndash which in 1855 hauled the first passenger train in Australia Thank you to all the parents who came and made it possible for us to explore exhibits in small groups

There were also some very personal links Tom v d P took a group up to the Membersrsquo Lounge to see an ceramic artwork by his maternal great-grangmother Joyce Gittoes Mrs Gittoesrsquo work can be seen by clicking on this linkhttpwwwpowerhousemuseumcominsidethecollection201108joyce-gittoes-ceramic-art

When we were looking at the Penny Farthing Max H proudly told us that it was invented by his great-great-great-great-great-uncle John Kemp Starley Max has talked to each Year 2 class about his clever engineering ancestors This same great-uncle made two giant tricycles for Queen Victoria (Below is a picture of him being presented to the Queen)

Also his great-great-great-great grandfather James Starley built the Rover Safety Bicycle which was such a successful design that it has remained basically unchanged ever since

Year 2 classes have heard many fascinating stories as all students presented their family history and interesting old objects Thank you to all parents for supporting this meaningful learning

Until next time

Your Principal Bill Gillespie

School BandI would like to congratulate our Training Band Members who represented us on Sunday 14th June at the Wahroonga Music Festival The Training Band played two pieces Remember The Anzacs and Sea Shanty Variations They came 2nd out of the 10 bands competing This is a fantastic effort considering it was the first time they have competed I would like to thank our Band leader Mr Steinmann and congratulate him on also receiving a 3rd placing with his St Ives PS Training Band

Not to be out done our wonderful Strings group played at the 2015 Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival on Saturday 13th June at Pittwater High School The group performance was beautiful with the adjudicator making particular mention of how Elanora Heights were presented

Art ShowDid you come to our Art Show The level of artwork was outstanding even better than last year I would like to thank Mrs Dunn and Mrs Rasdall who worked with our students to produce such fantastic works of art The Art Show was a success because we had a

number of people who came together to work We couldnrsquot have put on such an impressive event without the volunteers who assisted with mounting and displaying the art work helping with cooking and serving food and organising the raffles Thank you everyone I would like to also thank our General Assistant Mr Brooks who went out of his way to assist with preparations for the show

SRC mufti dayPlease donrsquot forget that tomorrow the SRC is holding a mufti day to raise money for the victims of the Nepalese earthquake Students are to wear red white or blue and bring along a gold coin donation We are also encouraging students to bring along red white or blue fruitovego on the day

School Athletics CarnivalThe school carnival will be held this Thursday at the Academy of Sport at Narrabeen Hopefully it is dry however if it is cancelled we will send out a notification on our school app as early as possible

ReportsToday you should have received you childrsquos semester 1 report Please take some time to sit down and discuss with them how wonderful they are and tell them how proud you are of their efforts Our children are with us for a short time before they go off and lead their own lives so we should cherish the time we spend with them

Term datesTerm 2 concludes this Friday and students come back to school on Tuesday 14th July I look forward to seeing you then

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 3

AND THE AWARD GOES T0The Bronze and Silver awards for K - 2 are handed out to students at the K - 2 assemblies and theBronze and Silver awards for years 3 - 6 are handed out at the 3 - 6 assemblies All Gold and Diamondawards are handed out at the K - 6 assemblies Parents are welcome to attend these assemblies butplease call the office first to confirm that your child will be receiving their award that day

All assemblies are held on Mondays at 2pm and your childrsquos name will appear in the newsletter on thesame day they receive their award

To assist us when sending in the mini meritsawards from home please either staple or clip them andmake sure your childrsquos full name and class is on the top mini merit Please do not send them in in plasticbags or envelopes

The cut-off time to hand in your mini meritsawards is THURSDAY morning as the box is emptied after recess

AWAR

DS

SILVER AWARDSAISHA A

MILLIE A

JEMIMA K

ASHTON K

JAMIE K

ALEX K

JOSHUA P

TIA S

ASHER S

BRONZE AWARDSMILLIE A

LUCA B

ABBEY B

LUKE B

COOPER B

JAMIE B

LIAM B

AMY D

DAISY H

BAILEY H

LUCY H

JAMIE K

ALEX K

NIKITA L

JESSICA M

ELIZA P

JELENA R

MAX S

TIA S

MAX S

JIYA v S

KIANNAH W

JULIA W

ART CAMP|Chloe PowellLast week Ruby W (6P) attended a visual arts extension camp at the

lsquoIf u like ARTrsquo studio in Brookvale The ldquoCreative Expressionrdquo program offers lessons in painting drawing and sculpture Rubyrsquos favourite activity was creating a sculpture of a shoe (pictured)

Excellent work Ruby

More students from Elanora Heights will be attending camps at the studio in the near future so keep your eye out for their artworksIN FO

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WE

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C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 4

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SRC lsquoHELP NEPALrsquo MUFTI DAY| Ms Bosler on behalf of the SRC

The SRC ldquoHelp Nepal Mufti Dayrdquo takes place tomorrow Tuesday 23rd June 2015 This special Mufti Day is to help the people of Nepal who have suffered a series of devastating earthquakes recently

Donrsquot forget this is a lsquored white and bluersquo themed Mufti Day as these colours are the colours of the Nepalese flag

Please donate a gold coin which will be collected by the SRC members from each K - 6 class The SRC is also encouraging classes to research interesting facts about the country of Nepal and earthquakes as part of this initiative

Fact Nepal has a flag that is only non-rectangular shaped and no other country has it in that shape Recent researches on flags show that the national flag of Nepal is the most mathematical flag in the entire world With blue border and red filler the national flag has sun and moon embedded in it The two triangles represent the Himalayan Mountains and two major religions that people in the country most follow

lsquoRED WHITE AND BLUErsquo FRUITO-VEGOREMINDER Donrsquot forget that tomorrow is also a red white and blue Fruito-Vego day in keeping with the Nepalese theme So please bring a selection of red white or blue fruit andor vegetables to enjoy mid-morning

Spelling Writing

Year Number of Students Year Number of Students

3 11 3 8

4 15 4 11

5 6 5 4

6 7 6 6

Total 39 Total 29

ICAS|Ms BoslerThe ICAS Spelling and Writing tests were held last Tuesday and Wednesday Thirty nine students sat the Spelling test and twenty nine students sat the Writing test The spread of students in Years 3 - 6 are presented in the table below The number of students sitting these tests has increased significantly from 2014

Irsquod like to thank Mrs Hagon and Ms Zaratsian for the use of the 5C and 5Z classrooms and to Mrs Mannell for assisting me with the administration of the Spelling test last Tuesday

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 5

IN FO

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WE

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Year 2 visits the Powerhouse Museum|Mrs CullenYear 2 visited the Powerhouse Museum to study how daily life and technology have changed A Powerhouse guide took us on an imaginative tour of the transport section Volunteer guides also added a lot to our visit by explaining some of the features of the very significant Bolton-Watts steam engine or the first No1 Locomotive ndash which in 1855 hauled the first passenger train in Australia Thank you to all the parents who came and made it possible for us to explore exhibits in small groups

There were also some very personal links Tom v d P took a group up to the Membersrsquo Lounge to see an ceramic artwork by his maternal great-grangmother Joyce Gittoes Mrs Gittoesrsquo work can be seen by clicking on this linkhttpwwwpowerhousemuseumcominsidethecollection201108joyce-gittoes-ceramic-art

When we were looking at the Penny Farthing Max H proudly told us that it was invented by his great-great-great-great-great-uncle John Kemp Starley Max has talked to each Year 2 class about his clever engineering ancestors This same great-uncle made two giant tricycles for Queen Victoria (Below is a picture of him being presented to the Queen)

Also his great-great-great-great grandfather James Starley built the Rover Safety Bicycle which was such a successful design that it has remained basically unchanged ever since

Year 2 classes have heard many fascinating stories as all students presented their family history and interesting old objects Thank you to all parents for supporting this meaningful learning

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 3

AND THE AWARD GOES T0The Bronze and Silver awards for K - 2 are handed out to students at the K - 2 assemblies and theBronze and Silver awards for years 3 - 6 are handed out at the 3 - 6 assemblies All Gold and Diamondawards are handed out at the K - 6 assemblies Parents are welcome to attend these assemblies butplease call the office first to confirm that your child will be receiving their award that day

All assemblies are held on Mondays at 2pm and your childrsquos name will appear in the newsletter on thesame day they receive their award

To assist us when sending in the mini meritsawards from home please either staple or clip them andmake sure your childrsquos full name and class is on the top mini merit Please do not send them in in plasticbags or envelopes

The cut-off time to hand in your mini meritsawards is THURSDAY morning as the box is emptied after recess

AWAR

DS

SILVER AWARDSAISHA A

MILLIE A

JEMIMA K

ASHTON K

JAMIE K

ALEX K

JOSHUA P

TIA S

ASHER S

BRONZE AWARDSMILLIE A

LUCA B

ABBEY B

LUKE B

COOPER B

JAMIE B

LIAM B

AMY D

DAISY H

BAILEY H

LUCY H

JAMIE K

ALEX K

NIKITA L

JESSICA M

ELIZA P

JELENA R

MAX S

TIA S

MAX S

JIYA v S

KIANNAH W

JULIA W

ART CAMP|Chloe PowellLast week Ruby W (6P) attended a visual arts extension camp at the

lsquoIf u like ARTrsquo studio in Brookvale The ldquoCreative Expressionrdquo program offers lessons in painting drawing and sculpture Rubyrsquos favourite activity was creating a sculpture of a shoe (pictured)

Excellent work Ruby

More students from Elanora Heights will be attending camps at the studio in the near future so keep your eye out for their artworksIN FO

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WE

EK

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EAT

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C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 4

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SRC lsquoHELP NEPALrsquo MUFTI DAY| Ms Bosler on behalf of the SRC

The SRC ldquoHelp Nepal Mufti Dayrdquo takes place tomorrow Tuesday 23rd June 2015 This special Mufti Day is to help the people of Nepal who have suffered a series of devastating earthquakes recently

Donrsquot forget this is a lsquored white and bluersquo themed Mufti Day as these colours are the colours of the Nepalese flag

Please donate a gold coin which will be collected by the SRC members from each K - 6 class The SRC is also encouraging classes to research interesting facts about the country of Nepal and earthquakes as part of this initiative

Fact Nepal has a flag that is only non-rectangular shaped and no other country has it in that shape Recent researches on flags show that the national flag of Nepal is the most mathematical flag in the entire world With blue border and red filler the national flag has sun and moon embedded in it The two triangles represent the Himalayan Mountains and two major religions that people in the country most follow

lsquoRED WHITE AND BLUErsquo FRUITO-VEGOREMINDER Donrsquot forget that tomorrow is also a red white and blue Fruito-Vego day in keeping with the Nepalese theme So please bring a selection of red white or blue fruit andor vegetables to enjoy mid-morning

Spelling Writing

Year Number of Students Year Number of Students

3 11 3 8

4 15 4 11

5 6 5 4

6 7 6 6

Total 39 Total 29

ICAS|Ms BoslerThe ICAS Spelling and Writing tests were held last Tuesday and Wednesday Thirty nine students sat the Spelling test and twenty nine students sat the Writing test The spread of students in Years 3 - 6 are presented in the table below The number of students sitting these tests has increased significantly from 2014

Irsquod like to thank Mrs Hagon and Ms Zaratsian for the use of the 5C and 5Z classrooms and to Mrs Mannell for assisting me with the administration of the Spelling test last Tuesday

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 5

IN FO

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WE

EK

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EAT

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Year 2 visits the Powerhouse Museum|Mrs CullenYear 2 visited the Powerhouse Museum to study how daily life and technology have changed A Powerhouse guide took us on an imaginative tour of the transport section Volunteer guides also added a lot to our visit by explaining some of the features of the very significant Bolton-Watts steam engine or the first No1 Locomotive ndash which in 1855 hauled the first passenger train in Australia Thank you to all the parents who came and made it possible for us to explore exhibits in small groups

There were also some very personal links Tom v d P took a group up to the Membersrsquo Lounge to see an ceramic artwork by his maternal great-grangmother Joyce Gittoes Mrs Gittoesrsquo work can be seen by clicking on this linkhttpwwwpowerhousemuseumcominsidethecollection201108joyce-gittoes-ceramic-art

When we were looking at the Penny Farthing Max H proudly told us that it was invented by his great-great-great-great-great-uncle John Kemp Starley Max has talked to each Year 2 class about his clever engineering ancestors This same great-uncle made two giant tricycles for Queen Victoria (Below is a picture of him being presented to the Queen)

Also his great-great-great-great grandfather James Starley built the Rover Safety Bicycle which was such a successful design that it has remained basically unchanged ever since

Year 2 classes have heard many fascinating stories as all students presented their family history and interesting old objects Thank you to all parents for supporting this meaningful learning

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 4

IN FO

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WE

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SRC lsquoHELP NEPALrsquo MUFTI DAY| Ms Bosler on behalf of the SRC

The SRC ldquoHelp Nepal Mufti Dayrdquo takes place tomorrow Tuesday 23rd June 2015 This special Mufti Day is to help the people of Nepal who have suffered a series of devastating earthquakes recently

Donrsquot forget this is a lsquored white and bluersquo themed Mufti Day as these colours are the colours of the Nepalese flag

Please donate a gold coin which will be collected by the SRC members from each K - 6 class The SRC is also encouraging classes to research interesting facts about the country of Nepal and earthquakes as part of this initiative

Fact Nepal has a flag that is only non-rectangular shaped and no other country has it in that shape Recent researches on flags show that the national flag of Nepal is the most mathematical flag in the entire world With blue border and red filler the national flag has sun and moon embedded in it The two triangles represent the Himalayan Mountains and two major religions that people in the country most follow

lsquoRED WHITE AND BLUErsquo FRUITO-VEGOREMINDER Donrsquot forget that tomorrow is also a red white and blue Fruito-Vego day in keeping with the Nepalese theme So please bring a selection of red white or blue fruit andor vegetables to enjoy mid-morning

Spelling Writing

Year Number of Students Year Number of Students

3 11 3 8

4 15 4 11

5 6 5 4

6 7 6 6

Total 39 Total 29

ICAS|Ms BoslerThe ICAS Spelling and Writing tests were held last Tuesday and Wednesday Thirty nine students sat the Spelling test and twenty nine students sat the Writing test The spread of students in Years 3 - 6 are presented in the table below The number of students sitting these tests has increased significantly from 2014

Irsquod like to thank Mrs Hagon and Ms Zaratsian for the use of the 5C and 5Z classrooms and to Mrs Mannell for assisting me with the administration of the Spelling test last Tuesday

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 5

IN FO

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THIS

WE

EK

S F

EAT

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Year 2 visits the Powerhouse Museum|Mrs CullenYear 2 visited the Powerhouse Museum to study how daily life and technology have changed A Powerhouse guide took us on an imaginative tour of the transport section Volunteer guides also added a lot to our visit by explaining some of the features of the very significant Bolton-Watts steam engine or the first No1 Locomotive ndash which in 1855 hauled the first passenger train in Australia Thank you to all the parents who came and made it possible for us to explore exhibits in small groups

There were also some very personal links Tom v d P took a group up to the Membersrsquo Lounge to see an ceramic artwork by his maternal great-grangmother Joyce Gittoes Mrs Gittoesrsquo work can be seen by clicking on this linkhttpwwwpowerhousemuseumcominsidethecollection201108joyce-gittoes-ceramic-art

When we were looking at the Penny Farthing Max H proudly told us that it was invented by his great-great-great-great-great-uncle John Kemp Starley Max has talked to each Year 2 class about his clever engineering ancestors This same great-uncle made two giant tricycles for Queen Victoria (Below is a picture of him being presented to the Queen)

Also his great-great-great-great grandfather James Starley built the Rover Safety Bicycle which was such a successful design that it has remained basically unchanged ever since

Year 2 classes have heard many fascinating stories as all students presented their family history and interesting old objects Thank you to all parents for supporting this meaningful learning

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 5

IN FO

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THIS

WE

EK

S F

EAT

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Year 2 visits the Powerhouse Museum|Mrs CullenYear 2 visited the Powerhouse Museum to study how daily life and technology have changed A Powerhouse guide took us on an imaginative tour of the transport section Volunteer guides also added a lot to our visit by explaining some of the features of the very significant Bolton-Watts steam engine or the first No1 Locomotive ndash which in 1855 hauled the first passenger train in Australia Thank you to all the parents who came and made it possible for us to explore exhibits in small groups

There were also some very personal links Tom v d P took a group up to the Membersrsquo Lounge to see an ceramic artwork by his maternal great-grangmother Joyce Gittoes Mrs Gittoesrsquo work can be seen by clicking on this linkhttpwwwpowerhousemuseumcominsidethecollection201108joyce-gittoes-ceramic-art

When we were looking at the Penny Farthing Max H proudly told us that it was invented by his great-great-great-great-great-uncle John Kemp Starley Max has talked to each Year 2 class about his clever engineering ancestors This same great-uncle made two giant tricycles for Queen Victoria (Below is a picture of him being presented to the Queen)

Also his great-great-great-great grandfather James Starley built the Rover Safety Bicycle which was such a successful design that it has remained basically unchanged ever since

Year 2 classes have heard many fascinating stories as all students presented their family history and interesting old objects Thank you to all parents for supporting this meaningful learning

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 6

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Art ShowThe Art Show last week was a huge hit What an amazing bunch of talented students we have and across so many disciplines too The Art Show could not have gone ahead without the extraordinary support of dedicated parents some new faces alongside the more familiar ones who made a very generous donation of time to assist with the set up and strike down of the show BBQing in fine style service at the canteen and door We appreciate everything you put into the show and thank you for your contribution for making the two nights the success they were

BandsBoth the Training Band and the Senior Band played on Saturday afternoon at the Pittwater Music Festival at Pittwater High School under guest conductor Kylie Tyson Both bands were a big hit with a fabulous big band sound Well done to one and all

EHPS BeautificationThe inclement weather and a not so good forecast led to the cancelling of the weeding and planting afternoon We will advise a suitable day in Term 3 for take two of this important work

School HolsOn behalf of the PampC Executive I wish everyone a very safe and enjoyable holiday break We look forward to your company next term

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PREMIERrsquoS READING CHALLENGE (PRC) UPDATECongratulations to the following students who have completed their 2015 Premierrsquos Reading Challenge What a terrific effort

K - 2Zachary L Summer P Caleb B Jessica B Remy P

3 - 4Jessica M Natalie P Keeley H Rusty-Jay E Isabelle H

5 - 6Ky H Teagan B

The holidays might allow extra reading time ndash enjoy

PRC information is available at httpsonlinedetnsweduauprc

Joanne Argent - PRC Co-Ordinator

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 7

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or Kids Kafe Roster | To volunteer call 9913 2721ATHLETICS CARNIVAL ndash CANTEEN CLOSEDThe canteen will be CLOSED Thursday 25th June as the athletics carnival is on

VOLUNTEERINGBelow is the volunteer roster for Term 3 2015 We are always in need of helpers at the canteenTo volunteer please email Iolanda Hazell on Iolandahazellhotmailcom or call the canteen on 9913 2721

To order school lunches online go to wwwmunchmonitorcom Use log in ndash username elanora and password munch2101

Term 2 Week 10MON TUE WED THUR FRI

Week 10 226 ndash 266

CANTEEN FUN DAY

RENATE RKARIN S

BARB La G KATHRYN V MANDY HTANYA PERKUDEN

Term 3 Weeks 1 - 10MON TUE WED THUR FRI

Week 1 137 ndash 177

STAFFDEV DAY

BEC B BARB La G LISA H MICHELLE CERKUDEN

Week 2 207 ndash 247

JANINE R LAURA v S TANYA P LOU E DANNY QKELLY GERKUDEN

Week 3 277 ndash 317

HELP NEEDED

ANTONIO G RO B ANGELA C MANDY HCLARE AERKUDEN

Week 4 38 ndash 78

NICOLE L LISA H CAROLYN L FIONA B

DI V MEL KSUZETTE WERKUDEN

Week 5 108 ndash 148

JENNY T RENATA RKARIN S

CHARLOTTE B TANYA P DANNI QMICHELLE CERKUDEN

Week 6 178 ndash 218

LUCY K DARREN J BARB La G LISA H JANINE RLUISA PERKUDEN

Week 7 248 ndash 288

FIONA F LAURA v S RO B LOU E DI VMANDY HERKUDEN

Week 8 318 ndash 49

MEL K HELP NEEDED

JENNY T LINDA E DANNI QREBECCA CERKUDEN

Week 9 79 ndash 119

NICOLE L LISA H FIONA B BEC B MICHELLE C NICOLA MERKUDEN

Week 10 149 ndash 189

FIONA F RENATA RKARIN S

BARB La G KATHRYN V MANDY HTANYA PERKUDEN

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 8

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BAND INTENSIVE WORKSHOP DAYWe are really excited about our second Workshop Day on Monday 13th July (pupil free day) Our new Intermediate Band will rehearse together for the first time and get to know their new Conductor Mr LaVine All bands will also be receiving new music to start working on This workshop is in place of the usual band camp (which cost $250+) so please support us as we try to make these activities as cost effective as possible with maximum musical benefit to the children This day will cost $80 per student and will include lunch Please send morning teafruitovego with your child

Your support in this activity for the education of your child is imperative

If we donrsquot get enough numbers then the day cannot go ahead and you then effect the quality education of other children in our band program

If you have not yet RSVPrsquod to this event could you please contact your respective Band Co-ordinatorsSome help is needed by just a couple of parents for our workshop day so please contact Jo Glinsky or Bec Tyson if you are able to assist

2015 NORTHERN BEACHES INSTRUMENTAL FESTIVALWhat a fabulous afternoonevening of music we had on Saturday night

The EHPS Bands dazzled the appraisers and audience alike with positive feedback being heaped upon our talented young musicians

Our Training Band was the talk of the town with the appraiser audience members and organisers of the festival commenting on the size of the band and the skill with which they played together after such a short amount of time

Our Senior Band won plenty of praise with the Bass Clarinet (Millie) Bari Sax (Nelson) and Tenor Sax (Luke) players getting a special mention from the appraiser on the recording She especially liked the bands great choice of music showing diverse playing across different genres

It was also nice to receive this message from another conductor that was present at last yearrsquos and this yearrsquos Festival stating ldquoThe difference in maturity style and obvious ownership of their own dedication to their craft is incredibly evident Congratulations to you allrdquo

Well done to all of the students who performed on Saturday night You are a credit to yourselves and to your school and should be incredibly proud of your performance Thanks as always to our amazing Band Director Mr Steinmann for all his hard work with the band students and many thanks also to Kylie Tyson for stepping in and taking the bands on Saturday night in Mr Steinmannrsquos absence

Thank you also to all the parents and caregivers who arranged for their children to attend the evening so that they could be part of such a wonderful event

Dates for your diary Mon 13th JulyPupil Free Day

Intensive Workshop Day ndash ALL BAND MEMBERS TO ATTEND9am - 3pm Please let your band parent know asap if you canrsquot attend More details later

Wed 25th Nov Matilda the Musical excursion

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 9

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Peninsula CommUNITY of Schools One Community Many Stories - Art Exhibition

Avalon Public School

24th June 2015

You are invited to attend the Peninsula Community of SchoolsArt Exhibition in celebration of the Guringai Festival and view the

fabulous artworks fromldquoOne Community Many Storiesrdquo

Peninsula Community of Schools is holding an Art Festival ldquoOne Community Many Storiesrdquo showcasing student work from Kindergarten to Year 12 The collection of artworks reflect the Guringai Festivalrsquos theme ldquoStory of Placerdquo the Reconciliation theme ldquoThankyourdquo and the 2015 NAIDOC theme ldquoWe all Stand On Sacred Ground Learn Respect and Celebraterdquo

Where Avalon Public School

Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon

When Wednesday 24th June 2015

Time 500pm ndash 700pm (Official Welcome at 530pm)

Admission Gold coin donation

(Funds raised in support of Indigenous youth)

Enquiries sharonsmithiesdetnsweduau

Proudly sponsored and supported by Transfield Services

UNIFO

RMS

Sue

Gar

rity

amp K

aren

Woo

dley Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Coordinator Sue Garrity

Contact ehpsuniformsgmailcom

Open on Monday amp Thursday from 815am to 945am

Purchase in store or by order form available online via the school website

Pay by cash or card (Eftpos Visa or Mastercard)

Alterations amp Repairs by Michelle Sturrock (Dressmaker and parent) great rates on offer to Elanora families Details are available at the Uniform Shop

Second Hand UniformsSecond Hand Uniform Coordinator Karen Woodley

Enquiries or Purchase please call 9913 1292 after 900am or email thewoodleysoptusnetcomau

Uniform donations are most welcome as Second hand uniforms are in demand

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 8

MUSI

C NO

TES

By

Reb

ecca

Hea

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| B

and

Con

veno

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BAND INTENSIVE WORKSHOP DAYWe are really excited about our second Workshop Day on Monday 13th July (pupil free day) Our new Intermediate Band will rehearse together for the first time and get to know their new Conductor Mr LaVine All bands will also be receiving new music to start working on This workshop is in place of the usual band camp (which cost $250+) so please support us as we try to make these activities as cost effective as possible with maximum musical benefit to the children This day will cost $80 per student and will include lunch Please send morning teafruitovego with your child

Your support in this activity for the education of your child is imperative

If we donrsquot get enough numbers then the day cannot go ahead and you then effect the quality education of other children in our band program

If you have not yet RSVPrsquod to this event could you please contact your respective Band Co-ordinatorsSome help is needed by just a couple of parents for our workshop day so please contact Jo Glinsky or Bec Tyson if you are able to assist

2015 NORTHERN BEACHES INSTRUMENTAL FESTIVALWhat a fabulous afternoonevening of music we had on Saturday night

The EHPS Bands dazzled the appraisers and audience alike with positive feedback being heaped upon our talented young musicians

Our Training Band was the talk of the town with the appraiser audience members and organisers of the festival commenting on the size of the band and the skill with which they played together after such a short amount of time

Our Senior Band won plenty of praise with the Bass Clarinet (Millie) Bari Sax (Nelson) and Tenor Sax (Luke) players getting a special mention from the appraiser on the recording She especially liked the bands great choice of music showing diverse playing across different genres

It was also nice to receive this message from another conductor that was present at last yearrsquos and this yearrsquos Festival stating ldquoThe difference in maturity style and obvious ownership of their own dedication to their craft is incredibly evident Congratulations to you allrdquo

Well done to all of the students who performed on Saturday night You are a credit to yourselves and to your school and should be incredibly proud of your performance Thanks as always to our amazing Band Director Mr Steinmann for all his hard work with the band students and many thanks also to Kylie Tyson for stepping in and taking the bands on Saturday night in Mr Steinmannrsquos absence

Thank you also to all the parents and caregivers who arranged for their children to attend the evening so that they could be part of such a wonderful event

Dates for your diary Mon 13th JulyPupil Free Day

Intensive Workshop Day ndash ALL BAND MEMBERS TO ATTEND9am - 3pm Please let your band parent know asap if you canrsquot attend More details later

Wed 25th Nov Matilda the Musical excursion

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 9

IN FO

CUS

THIS

WE

EK

S F

EAT

UR

ES

Peninsula CommUNITY of Schools One Community Many Stories - Art Exhibition

Avalon Public School

24th June 2015

You are invited to attend the Peninsula Community of SchoolsArt Exhibition in celebration of the Guringai Festival and view the

fabulous artworks fromldquoOne Community Many Storiesrdquo

Peninsula Community of Schools is holding an Art Festival ldquoOne Community Many Storiesrdquo showcasing student work from Kindergarten to Year 12 The collection of artworks reflect the Guringai Festivalrsquos theme ldquoStory of Placerdquo the Reconciliation theme ldquoThankyourdquo and the 2015 NAIDOC theme ldquoWe all Stand On Sacred Ground Learn Respect and Celebraterdquo

Where Avalon Public School

Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon

When Wednesday 24th June 2015

Time 500pm ndash 700pm (Official Welcome at 530pm)

Admission Gold coin donation

(Funds raised in support of Indigenous youth)

Enquiries sharonsmithiesdetnsweduau

Proudly sponsored and supported by Transfield Services

UNIFO

RMS

Sue

Gar

rity

amp K

aren

Woo

dley Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Coordinator Sue Garrity

Contact ehpsuniformsgmailcom

Open on Monday amp Thursday from 815am to 945am

Purchase in store or by order form available online via the school website

Pay by cash or card (Eftpos Visa or Mastercard)

Alterations amp Repairs by Michelle Sturrock (Dressmaker and parent) great rates on offer to Elanora families Details are available at the Uniform Shop

Second Hand UniformsSecond Hand Uniform Coordinator Karen Woodley

Enquiries or Purchase please call 9913 1292 after 900am or email thewoodleysoptusnetcomau

Uniform donations are most welcome as Second hand uniforms are in demand

C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 9

IN FO

CUS

THIS

WE

EK

S F

EAT

UR

ES

Peninsula CommUNITY of Schools One Community Many Stories - Art Exhibition

Avalon Public School

24th June 2015

You are invited to attend the Peninsula Community of SchoolsArt Exhibition in celebration of the Guringai Festival and view the

fabulous artworks fromldquoOne Community Many Storiesrdquo

Peninsula Community of Schools is holding an Art Festival ldquoOne Community Many Storiesrdquo showcasing student work from Kindergarten to Year 12 The collection of artworks reflect the Guringai Festivalrsquos theme ldquoStory of Placerdquo the Reconciliation theme ldquoThankyourdquo and the 2015 NAIDOC theme ldquoWe all Stand On Sacred Ground Learn Respect and Celebraterdquo

Where Avalon Public School

Old Barrenjoey Rd Avalon

When Wednesday 24th June 2015

Time 500pm ndash 700pm (Official Welcome at 530pm)

Admission Gold coin donation

(Funds raised in support of Indigenous youth)

Enquiries sharonsmithiesdetnsweduau

Proudly sponsored and supported by Transfield Services

UNIFO

RMS

Sue

Gar

rity

amp K

aren

Woo

dley Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Coordinator Sue Garrity

Contact ehpsuniformsgmailcom

Open on Monday amp Thursday from 815am to 945am

Purchase in store or by order form available online via the school website

Pay by cash or card (Eftpos Visa or Mastercard)

Alterations amp Repairs by Michelle Sturrock (Dressmaker and parent) great rates on offer to Elanora families Details are available at the Uniform Shop

Second Hand UniformsSecond Hand Uniform Coordinator Karen Woodley

Enquiries or Purchase please call 9913 1292 after 900am or email thewoodleysoptusnetcomau

Uniform donations are most welcome as Second hand uniforms are in demand

10C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 Products amp Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights PS

11C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 Products amp Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights PS

CATHOLIC SRE TEACHERS NEEDEDJane Kenny has been teaching SRE at Elanora

Heights Public School for 8 years and currently teaches Catholic SRE to Kindy and Year 4 Jane

is moving from Sydney and we will miss her very much

Our current volunteer base is stretched to the limit and we need more generous people to join us so these children do not miss out on

learning about their faith If there are any parents or grandparents interested in finding out more about our wonderful SRE ministry

please contact the Lakes Parish Office on 9982 1058

12C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 Products amp Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights PS

School Holiday ProgramsGoodwinrsquos Tennis CampNorth Narrabeen Community amp Tennis Centre Ph Joel - 0410 523 726

The Tramshed Arts amp Community CentrePh 0412 183 289 (Fran Bartolo) | Ph 9913 3231

Pittwater Council Vacation Care httpwwwpittwaternswgovaurecreationcommunity_centrescommunity_centre_and_holiday_activities

NSW Sport amp RecreationPh 13 13 02 | Web dsrnswgovaucamps | fbcomnswsportandrecreation

Coastal Environment CentrePh 1300 000 232 | Email cecpittwaternswgovau | web wwwpittwaternswgovauceckids

Cheeky Monkeys PlayhousePh 9999 0388 | email infocheekymonkeysplayhousecomau web wwwcheekymonkeysplayhousecomau

Warringah Aquatic Centre - School Holidays Inflatable funPh 9451 8000 | Web wwwwarringahnswgovau | email aquaticcentrewarringahnswgovau

Creative amp Performing Arts AcademyMob 0412 431 431 (Alex) | email infocapaacademygmailcom

Australian Sports Camps web wwwaustraliansportscampscomau | Ph 1300 914 368 email adminaustraliansportscampscomau

Australian Institute for Performing ArtsPh 9966 5013 | email theschoolaipacomau | web wwwaipacomau

Voyager Multi-Sports Holiday ProgramTennis Soccer - Hockey - Cricket - Basketball - Dodge-Ball - Volleyball - T-BallPh 9938 1831 | email wrcvoyagertenniscom | web wwwvoyagertenniscom

Be CentrePh 9986 0955 | email infobecentreorgau | web wwwbecentreorgau

Bubble DomePh 1800 116 662 | email infobubbledomecom | web wwwbubbledomecomau

FootballSSG is a fast fun and safe version of soccerfootball played mid-week (after school)

throughout Spring We play games at Rat Park at Warrriewood and Brookvale Oval at Brookvale

Registrations for our upcoming season on 1st July

11C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 Products amp Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights PS

CATHOLIC SRE TEACHERS NEEDEDJane Kenny has been teaching SRE at Elanora

Heights Public School for 8 years and currently teaches Catholic SRE to Kindy and Year 4 Jane

is moving from Sydney and we will miss her very much

Our current volunteer base is stretched to the limit and we need more generous people to join us so these children do not miss out on

learning about their faith If there are any parents or grandparents interested in finding out more about our wonderful SRE ministry

please contact the Lakes Parish Office on 9982 1058

12C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 Products amp Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights PS

School Holiday ProgramsGoodwinrsquos Tennis CampNorth Narrabeen Community amp Tennis Centre Ph Joel - 0410 523 726

The Tramshed Arts amp Community CentrePh 0412 183 289 (Fran Bartolo) | Ph 9913 3231

Pittwater Council Vacation Care httpwwwpittwaternswgovaurecreationcommunity_centrescommunity_centre_and_holiday_activities

NSW Sport amp RecreationPh 13 13 02 | Web dsrnswgovaucamps | fbcomnswsportandrecreation

Coastal Environment CentrePh 1300 000 232 | Email cecpittwaternswgovau | web wwwpittwaternswgovauceckids

Cheeky Monkeys PlayhousePh 9999 0388 | email infocheekymonkeysplayhousecomau web wwwcheekymonkeysplayhousecomau

Warringah Aquatic Centre - School Holidays Inflatable funPh 9451 8000 | Web wwwwarringahnswgovau | email aquaticcentrewarringahnswgovau

Creative amp Performing Arts AcademyMob 0412 431 431 (Alex) | email infocapaacademygmailcom

Australian Sports Camps web wwwaustraliansportscampscomau | Ph 1300 914 368 email adminaustraliansportscampscomau

Australian Institute for Performing ArtsPh 9966 5013 | email theschoolaipacomau | web wwwaipacomau

Voyager Multi-Sports Holiday ProgramTennis Soccer - Hockey - Cricket - Basketball - Dodge-Ball - Volleyball - T-BallPh 9938 1831 | email wrcvoyagertenniscom | web wwwvoyagertenniscom

Be CentrePh 9986 0955 | email infobecentreorgau | web wwwbecentreorgau

Bubble DomePh 1800 116 662 | email infobubbledomecom | web wwwbubbledomecomau

FootballSSG is a fast fun and safe version of soccerfootball played mid-week (after school)

throughout Spring We play games at Rat Park at Warrriewood and Brookvale Oval at Brookvale

Registrations for our upcoming season on 1st July

12C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 2 Products amp Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights PS

School Holiday ProgramsGoodwinrsquos Tennis CampNorth Narrabeen Community amp Tennis Centre Ph Joel - 0410 523 726

The Tramshed Arts amp Community CentrePh 0412 183 289 (Fran Bartolo) | Ph 9913 3231

Pittwater Council Vacation Care httpwwwpittwaternswgovaurecreationcommunity_centrescommunity_centre_and_holiday_activities

NSW Sport amp RecreationPh 13 13 02 | Web dsrnswgovaucamps | fbcomnswsportandrecreation

Coastal Environment CentrePh 1300 000 232 | Email cecpittwaternswgovau | web wwwpittwaternswgovauceckids

Cheeky Monkeys PlayhousePh 9999 0388 | email infocheekymonkeysplayhousecomau web wwwcheekymonkeysplayhousecomau

Warringah Aquatic Centre - School Holidays Inflatable funPh 9451 8000 | Web wwwwarringahnswgovau | email aquaticcentrewarringahnswgovau

Creative amp Performing Arts AcademyMob 0412 431 431 (Alex) | email infocapaacademygmailcom

Australian Sports Camps web wwwaustraliansportscampscomau | Ph 1300 914 368 email adminaustraliansportscampscomau

Australian Institute for Performing ArtsPh 9966 5013 | email theschoolaipacomau | web wwwaipacomau

Voyager Multi-Sports Holiday ProgramTennis Soccer - Hockey - Cricket - Basketball - Dodge-Ball - Volleyball - T-BallPh 9938 1831 | email wrcvoyagertenniscom | web wwwvoyagertenniscom

Be CentrePh 9986 0955 | email infobecentreorgau | web wwwbecentreorgau

Bubble DomePh 1800 116 662 | email infobubbledomecom | web wwwbubbledomecomau

FootballSSG is a fast fun and safe version of soccerfootball played mid-week (after school)

throughout Spring We play games at Rat Park at Warrriewood and Brookvale Oval at Brookvale

Registrations for our upcoming season on 1st July