Principal’s Message Quality Education in a Stimulating Environment Dear parents and carers Year 6 to Year 7 High School Applications The process of officially moving students from Year 6 2018 to Year 7 2019 is underway. Local high schools are currently holding open nights for families to attend. All applications to high school are to be returned to Engadine West PS for administration purposes. These include in area and out of area applications. There is a process in place for applications to be forwarded to high schools for processing. All applications for Year 7 2019 need to be returned to Engadine West PS by Friday 16 March 2018. Classroom Visit My late afternoon visit to KS this week was a happy one. Mrs Sterling was asking her students who enjoyed differ- ent parts of the day and about the happy things they did in class and in the playground. Each student was able to respond to enjoying activities and feeling happy about their Kindergarten day. Harmony Day…. ….is next Wednesday. Students are encouraged to wear an orange accessory on the day and extend that to orange all the way for the after school disco. Acknowledging Harmony Day celebrates cultural diversity and recognises the varying backgrounds of students at our school. Please see additional information later in the newsletter. Parent Feedback Spot At the end of last year a survey was sent to parents asking for some feedback about our school - what we do well and in what areas we can improve. Each week I will provide information on the areas highlighted in the survey. Area for improvement: Upgrading all classrooms with air-conditioning The first step to air-conditioning all classrooms at our school is to ensure the power in the school can manage any extra draw on it from the installation of additional air conditioners. This report must be undertaken by a certain level of electrician. The electrician has been to the school and inspected all power boards and I am now waiting for the report to be sent to me. When I am in receipt of the report, decisions can be made on funding either a power up- grade in the first instance, or moving to fund air-conditioning units throughout classrooms. Currently we have 32 classrooms including the computer lab and band room. Of those 32, 13 have air-conditioning. Area we do well: Great CAPA program There are many opportunities for students to engage in creative and performing arts at our school. Band, choir, dance, drama and art opportunities are numerous and students have options in trying new things, building on their skills and performing in front of audiences. We are lucky to have talented teachers who have specific skills in these areas and extend their skills beyond the classroom to share with students. Sue Roach Principal Engadine West Public School Phone: 9520 8134 * Fax: 9520 5314 * 4 Buckle Avenue, Engadine 2233 Email: [email protected]Website: http://www.engadinew-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Principal: Mrs Sue Roach Issue 7.18 15 March 2018
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Principal’s Message
Quality Education in a Stimulating Environment
Dear parents and carers Year 6 to Year 7 High School Applications
The process of officially moving students from Year 6 2018 to Year 7 2019 is underway. Local high schools are currently holding open nights for families to attend. All applications to high school are to be returned to Engadine West PS for administration purposes. These include in area and out of area applications. There is a process in place for applications to be forwarded to high schools for processing. All applications for Year 7 2019 need to be returned to Engadine West PS by Friday 16 March 2018. Classroom Visit
My late afternoon visit to KS this week was a happy one. Mrs Sterling was asking her students who enjoyed differ-ent parts of the day and about the happy things they did in class and in the playground. Each student was able to respond to enjoying activities and feeling happy about their Kindergarten day. Harmony Day….
….is next Wednesday. Students are encouraged to wear an orange accessory on the day and extend that to orange all the way for the after school disco. Acknowledging Harmony Day celebrates cultural diversity and recognises the varying backgrounds of students at our school. Please see additional information later in the newsletter.
Parent Feedback Spot
At the end of last year a survey was sent to parents asking for some feedback about our school - what we do well and in what areas we can improve. Each week I will provide information on the areas highlighted in the survey.
Area for improvement: Upgrading all classrooms with air-conditioning
The first step to air-conditioning all classrooms at our school is to ensure the power in the school can manage any extra draw on it from the installation of additional air conditioners. This report must be undertaken by a certain level of electrician. The electrician has been to the school and inspected all power boards and I am now waiting for the report to be sent to me. When I am in receipt of the report, decisions can be made on funding either a power up-grade in the first instance, or moving to fund air-conditioning units throughout classrooms. Currently we have 32 classrooms including the computer lab and band room. Of those 32, 13 have air-conditioning.
Area we do well: Great CAPA program
There are many opportunities for students to engage in creative and performing arts at our school. Band, choir, dance, drama and art opportunities are numerous and students have options in trying new things, building on their skills and performing in front of audiences. We are lucky to have talented teachers who have specific skills in these areas and extend their skills beyond the classroom to share with students.
Website: http://www.engadinew-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Principal: Mrs Sue Roach
Issue 7.18 15 March 2018
Expression of Interest - After School Art Classes I am gathering information on the viability of either before school or after school visual art classes. Sessions run and supervised by a qualified visual arts teacher (not an Engadine West PS teacher). 1 hour 10 minutes in duration. $15 per student per session (to be paid for a term at a time). $20 casual one off visits (payable directly to art teacher prior to the lesson). All materials supplied. Students to purchase an art book (approximately $10). Students provide art smock/old shirt. Maximum 10-12 students per class. Are you interested? Please complete the slip below and return it to the office by Friday 16 March 2018. The running of the classes will depend on numbers. Sue Roach Principal
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Please return this slip to the office by Friday 16 March 2018
Expression of Interest – After School Art Classes Name:____________________________________________ Mobile:_____________________ Please tick the day and time you would prefer and indicate number of children interested:
Monday K-2 3.30-4.40pm Number of children _____________
Tuesday Years 3-6 8.00-9.10am Number of children _____________
Tuesday Years 3-6 3.30-4.40pm Number of children _____________
Wednesday K-2 8.00-9.10am Number of children _____________
Deputy Principal’s Report Years 4, 5 and 6 Tell Them From Me Survey
Engadine West PS will soon begin its annual students’ Tell Them From Me survey. This is a fantastic process that allows students to inform the school about their learning and well being. The survey is only for students from Years 4, 5 and 6. Later in the year we will also survey parents and teachers. The Tell Them From Me Survey has a default acceptance and parents need to opt out of this survey if you do not wish your child to participate by Tuesday 20 March 2018. All student responses are anonymous and students can not be identified. The survey will be conducted in school from Wednesday 21 March 2018. A note has gone home today to all Year 4, 5 and 6 students and is also on our website under Notes and Forms: http://www.engadinew-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/notes Jason Wilkins Deputy Principal
Coles Sports for Schools
Engadine West PS has registered for the Coles Sports for Schools program. The race for Sports for Schools vouchers has begun! The vouchers will go towards the purchase of sports gear for students to use at the school. For every $10 spent at any Coles supermarket, customers will receive one Sports for Schools voucher. We are asking all families and friends to start collecting and send their vouchers to the collection bins located in the school office foyer or directly in the bin provided for Engadine West PS in Coles Engadine. Thankyou for supporting our school!
Easter Celebrations This year we will be holding our special celebration for Easter on Thursday 29 March 2018 from 11.15am until approximately 1.15pm. We invite parents, grandparents and friends to come along and join in the festivities. Students in Kindergarten to Year 2 are asked to make (with the help of mum and dad) an Easter hat for our parade. The hat could be based on the theme Easter or maybe a favourite character from a book or television program that your children like to watch. Easter masks are also a good idea. Be as creative as you like. Students in Years 3 and 4 will be asked to make ‘eggs on legs’ for the parade. These are cardboard, decorated egg shaped panels that can be worn on the chest of students to give them the appearance of walking Easter eggs. Students in Years 5 and 6 are asked to make an egg diorama. Students can choose an “eg………” or “ex………” word and turn it into an “egg”. For example-eggsample: Edwards-Eggwards, execution-eggsecution, extreme-eggstreme, explode-eggsplode, exterminate-eggsterminate, excite-eggcite etc. Students are asked to build an egg diorama that portrays the “egg” word as a theme. The “eggsibition” will be on display in the school hall. The parade/eggsibition is not a competition but we encourage all students to participate. Students can come to school dressed in mufti clothes with suitable footwear for parading around the asphalt playground. No thongs or singlet tops are to be worn. Please remember that we are a nut aware school and refrain from using nuts or nut products in your decorations. Help to keep our school safe for everyone. The students will begin the parade under the COLA at around 12.00pm. Recess will be from 11.15am until 11.45am. Parents and visitors will be able to purchase food and drinks from the canteen. The P&C will be selling raffle tickets and the raffle will be drawn during the parade. We are asking for donations of Easter eggs, baskets or made up baskets containing Easter goodies wrapped in clear cellophane for the raffle. Donations can be left at the school office.
We look forward to seeing you at school for an eggciting day!
Harmony Day - 21 March 2018
Payments
Year Payment Please pay by Amount
Year 4 Elizabeth Farm and Old Government House Friday 23 March $31
Year 6 Year 6 Shirts Wednesday 7 March $28 each
Year 5 Myuna Bay Camp Friday 9 February Friday 23 March
$100 deposit $330 balance $430 total
Year 6 Canberra Excursion Thursday 22 March $100 deposit $290 balance $390 total
Band Fees Term 1 Band Fees $125
Junior Choir Junior Choir - SSSMF Wednesday 21 March $25
Senior Choir Senior Choir - SSSMF Friday 16 March $25
Senior Dance Group Year 6 Dance Ensemble Friday 30 March $70
Interested Year 3-6 students
ICAS tests (English & maths) Friday 22 June $10 each $20 total
Harmony Day is a day to celebrate the cultural and religious diversity of everyone who calls Australia home. The theme for Harmony Day 2018 is ‘everyone belongs’. To come together as a school community to celebrate our diversity on and beyond 21 March, students are asked to dress with orange accessories on this day. Accessories may include hair ties, wristbands, socks or other small additions to regular school uniform. We ask that no coloured hairspray or face paint is used for school. Student will complete artworks in their classrooms for a display in the library and will have the opportunity to enter an art/writing competition in Term 2. Harmony Day also marks the first school disco for the year and we would love to see students continue with the orange theme when dressing for this exciting event. Thankyou for helping support the school and the students who make up our diverse school community.
Street Library
Thankyou to our wonderful Engadine West PS community for generously donating good quality books for our street library. The street library has been extremely popular, used by students and parents alike and we will be seeking regular donations to keep up with demand. Thankyou kindly and happy reading!
Day/Week Date Activity Time
TERM 1
Week 7
Friday 16 March Year 6 - Expression of Interest forms for placement in Year 7 to be returned
Week 8
Tuesday 20 March Sydney East Swimming Carnival at Homebush
Wednesday 21 March Uniform shop open 9.15am
Harmony Day school disco (K-2 4.30-5.30pm) (Years 3-6 5.45-7.00pm)
Week 9
Monday 26 March P&C meeting in the Care Centre - AGM 7.30pm
Wednesday 28 March Year 4 excursion to Elizabeth Farm and Old Government House 8.00am
Year 6 to Engadine High School - Linkages 9.00am
Thursday 29 March Easter hat parade (parade commences at 12.00pm) 11.15am
Friday 30 March Good Friday
Week 10
Monday 2 April Easter Monday
Tuesday 3 April Year 5 students depart for Myuna Bay
Thursday 5 April SSSMF Junior half day rehearsal at Engadine West PS
Friday 6 April Year 5 students return from Myuna Bay
Week 11
Monday 9 April Year 6 students depart for Canberra
Wednesday 11 April Year 6 students return from Canberra
Thursday 12 April SSSMF Senior half day rehearsal at Engadine West PS
TERM 2
Week 1
Friday 4 May Winter PSSA commences (soccer, netball and league tag)
Week 8
Thursday 21 June SSSMF Junior half day rehearsal at Engadine West PS
Week 9
Thursday 28 June SSSMF Senior half day rehearsal at Engadine West PS
TERM 3
Week 4
Thursday 16 August SSSMF Junior full day rehearsal and matinee performance at Sutherland 8.15am
Friday 17 August SSSMF Junior evening performance at Sutherland Entertainment Centre 7.00pm
Week 5
Thursday 23 August SSSMF Senior full day rehearsal and matinee performance at Sutherland 8.15am
Friday 24 August SSSMF Senior evening concert at Sutherland Entertainment Centre 7.00pm
Tuesday 14 August ICAS maths test
Tuesday 31 July ICAS English test
Week 2
Harmony Day - students to wear orange accessories
Friday 23 March Hot cross bun orders delivered
Hot cross bun order due - canteen
Combined scripture Easter assembly
Upcoming Events
P&C Annual General Meeting - Nomination Form
Please visit the school website Our School P&C News tab to view role statements or visit the school office for a copy.
Canteen News
The canteen is closed every Tuesday Lunch orders must be placed by 9.00am on Flexischools or 9.30am at the canteen. Email: [email protected]
Uniform Shop News Uniforms may be purchased on Flexischools before 5.00pm Tuesdays for delivery to classrooms on Wednesdays. You may also leave order forms at the school office or call into the uniform shop on open days. Order forms can also be found on the school website under the ‘Notes and Forms’ tab. Pop Up Sale
Keep an eye out for ‘pop up’ uniform sales on the EWPS P&C Fundraising & Events Facebook page. Thankyou for supporting the uniform shop! Rebecca Kiellor & Clare Ritchie Uniform Shop Coordinators
Our next opening time will be:
Wednesday 21 March from 9.15-10.15am
EWPS Canteen Week 7 Roster
Friday 16 March
Week 8 Roster
Monday 19 March
T Goard, K Taggart, A Attard, R Archer
Wednesday 21 March
L Matar HELP NEEDED
Thursday 22 March
S Savania HELP NEEDED
Friday 23 March
A Pillington, D Osmand, K Holmes, S Josland, P Howe
C Milliken, C Vitelli, K Spicer, L Shipway
EWPS P & C Fundraising and Events
Can you help in the canteen?
HELP…...the canteen is in need of extra volunteers! Can you help once a term, two-to-three hours a morning (help preparing our fresh fruit and vegie items), one-to-two hours of an afternoon (help with pack up and cleaning)? ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. Please drop in and see Leanne to discuss options. Specials
Frozen watermelon slices 50c ea. Only for sale over counter at recess and lunch (not lunch orders).
Bakers Delight Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser
The canteen is having a Bakers Delight hot cross bun fundraiser with $2.00 from every six pack being donated to the canteen. Cost: $7.00 per six pack Orders due: Friday 16 March 2018 Delivery: Friday 23 March 2018 Please order using the envelopes sent home and return them to the canteen. Orders will be sent home with students on Friday 23 March 2018. If you would like to collect your order from the canteen (before 2.30pm) or the Care Centre on this day, please indicate this on your order envelope. Thankyou for supporting this fundraiser! Leanne Best Canteen Supervisor orders due
tomorrow
The Easter hat parade is fast approaching and we are asking our generous Engadine West PS community for donations of Easter eggs and baskets to be raffled on this day. Please send donations of: chocolate Easter eggs (no nuts please), baskets, or made up baskets containing Easter goodies wrapped in clear cellophane,
to the school office before Friday 23 March 2018. Every donation is greatly appreciated!
Raffle tickets will be sold on the day! $2 each or 3 for $5
Angela Farr Easter Raffle Coordinator
Easter Raffle
Harmony Day School Disco
What better way for everyone to come together than to celebrate with a disco on Harmony Day! We ask students to wear orange accessories/clothes and to come along and have some fun with their friends. Where: Engadine West PS school hall When: Wednesday 21 March 2018 Times: Kindergarten-Year 2 4.30 - 5.30pm Years 3-6 5.45 - 7.00pm Cost: $6.00 including a zooper doper Tickets will be available to purchase through the P&C online Flexischools system shortly. To access Flexischools go to https://www.flexischools.com.au/ Payments will close at 10.00pm on Tuesday 20 March 2018. Students may pay with cash on the day (Wednesday 21 March 2018) through their classroom or at the door on the night. A sau-sage sizzle, glow products and lollies at various prices will be available to purchase on the night. Karen Weppler Organising Teacher
Go to the EWPS P & C Fundraising
and Events Facebook page for parent helper information.
