Our School NewsWeek 10 | Commencing 7th December, 2015

Week 10 - Term 4Mon 7 Dec Presentation Day 9:30am

Tue 8 Dec

Wed 9 Dec Year 6 Camp

Thur 10 Dec Year 6 Camp

Fri 11 Dec Year 6 CampNO SCHOOL BANKING

Don’t forget to visit our website at elanorahts-pschool.nsw.edu.au

Weekly Reminders!Presentation Day: Mon 7th Dec 9:30amYear 6 Camp: Wed 9th to Fri 11thReports to Parents: Mon 14th3-6 Movie Day: Tues 15thK-2 Party Day:Year 6 Farewell DinnerUn-Named Lost Property: Parents, please come and checkNB: that items for this newsletter will NOT be accepted after the preceding Thursday

Week 11 - Term 4Mon 14 Dec Reports Out to Parents

Tue 15 Dec Years 3-6 Movie Day K-2 Party DayYear 6 Farewell Dinner

Wed 16 Dec Special Assembly

Thur 17 Dec Staff Development Day

Fri 18 Dec Staff Development Day

Thu 28 Jan Years 1 - 6 2016 Return

Tue 2 Feb Kindy 2016 Begin

Elanora Heights Public School is a White Ribbon School

Notes Home This WeekSwimming Carnival 2016: Nomination Form - Year 2

Until next time,

Your Principal, Bill Gillespie

Christmas CarolsI would like to thank everyone who came along to our Christmas Carols last Friday. What a wonderful night! The weather was perfect and there was a contagious community spirit among those who came along to share the Christmas joy. Congratulations to the Band and the Band Committee for their magnificent support on the night. Images of the night can be found on our school website.

Student AchievementI would like to congratulate every single student at our school. While a number of students were acknowledged today and will be at tomorrow’s Presentation Day ceremony I think that all of our students need to be recognised for their hard work and for how much they have matured and learned this year. Perhaps tonight when everyone is sitting down to dinner it might be nice for all of us, as parents, to give our children and hug and just say THANKS!

Semester 2 ReportsNext Monday we will be handing out the end of year reports. Please sit down with you child or children and look at their results and spend some time talking to them about their achievements this year.

Christmas Gift AppealI would like to thank the EHPS community for their fantastic support of the Christmas Gift Appeal. We had so many contributions that they needed three trips to collect the gifts. Thank you everyone.

End of termThe school term finishes on Wednesday, 16th December for students. Thursday and Friday are school development days for staff to undertake Professional Learning. For students from Year 1 to Year 6 school commences on Thursday, 28th January 2016. For 2016 Kindergarten students the school term will begin on Tuesday, 2nd February.

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AND THE AWARD GOES T0...Bronze and Silver Awards will be given to the students at the K-2 & 3-6 Assemblies. The Gold and Diamond Awards will be given out at the K-6 Assembly. If you wish to see your child receive their award at assembly, please first contact the office to confirm this. When sending the 20 mini merits from home, please make sure that the mini merit on top has your child’s full name & class on it. Please do not send them in plastic bags or envelopes. Thank you.

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... YEAR 5 SURF EDUCATION.....|.....MRS CLARE HAGONWhat was the frequently heard comment from Year 5 on Mona Vale Beach last Thursday? It wasn’t a complaint that it was cool or cloudy or that the surf was a bit messy. It was a resounding, ‘This is the best school day ever!’

Year 5 enjoyed every minute of the tube rescues, board paddling, beach flags, bucket and wade races, beach volleyball and cricket that was part of their surf safety program. But there were important lessons learned too.

We know an acronym to help us to keep safe at the beach: FLAGS

Find the flags and swim between them

Look for any safety signs

Ask a lifesaver for some good advice

Get a friend to swim with you

Signal for help if you get into difficulty

We were also reminded of the Slip, Slop, Slap, Slip, Seek message for sun safety.

Really, lessons for all of us to remember!

Enjoy the beach safely over the Christmas break.

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STEWART HOUSE & BEAR COTTAGE CHRISTMAS GIFT AppEAL VICkI BOSLER, kHIARA kENGIkE AND THE SRC TEAMThe Christmas Gift Appeal for 2015 was a resounding success! On behalf of the Student Representative Council (SRC) we’d like to sincerely thank the school community for getting behind this initiative again this year and wholeheartedly supporting our efforts.

We were overwhelmed by the generosity of the school community as was Wiseberry Real Estate who were also overwhelmed at the amount of gifts they had to donate. The foyer was filled with gifts as you can see from the photos!

The Wiseberry Real Estate cars were full to the brim and had to make two trips to take all the gifts to the students of Stewart House, and Bear Cottage.

We have done something very worthwhile in keeping with the spirit of Christmas - giving and thinking of others less fortunate than ourselves. We’re sure our efforts will bring a great deal of joy to the students of Stewart House and Bear Cottage.

The SRC did a wonderful job encouraging their peers to bring gifts and overseeing their collection in the classrooms. We’d like to thank the staff for also supporting this event and for managing to move around the overflowing boxes of gifts in their classrooms without injury!

Mufti Day saw the playground become a sea of Christmassy colours and crazy, colourful hairstyles as the students embraced the theme. It was a culmination to our Christmas Gift Appeal. We’d also like to thank those staff members who joined the students in donning Christmas mufti colours and helping to make it a special, festive day for all.

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To order school lunches online go to www.munchmonitor.com Use log in – username: elanora and password: munch2101

Term 4 Weeks 10 - 11MON TUE WED THUR FRI

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or Kids Kafe Roster | To volunteer call 9913 2721STOCK LEVELSAs it is the last two weeks of the term/year, stock levels will be low and a number of items will NOT be made available. Munch Monitor will indicate what is / is not available when ordering recess/lunch for your children. Where required, substitute items will be given to those who submit cash orders.

VOLUNTEERINGBelow is the volunteer roster for weeks 10 and 11 of Term 4, 2015. The canteen strongly relies on volun-teers to help operate and serve food to our children and we are in need of some help. If you are interested in volunteering your time at the canteen next year you can email Iolanda Hazell on Iolanda.hazell@hotmail.com or call the canteen on 9913 2721.

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Children Leaving EHPS in 2015(Please return slip to Office.)

My child/ren will not be returning to Elanora Heights Public School in 2016.

Name _________________________________________ Class __________

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Reason _________________________________________________________________

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Signed____________________________________________Date __________________

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Earlier today I had the great pleasure of presenting some awards to a very talented group of students who have achieved some stand out results in their areas of expertise.

We have a whole school of tremendous students, some I’m sure are unsung heroes, and to witness the achievements of those recognised today is a reflection on the whole school, teachers and students alike.

I congratulate one and all.

Carols NightWhat a wonderful sight it was on the middle oval and what a night to celebrate the penultimate Friday of Term 4; a gathering of the EHPS clan on a balmy and cloudless evening.

A huge thank you to all the parents and children who joined in and made the night a success, to the teachers who joined the fun, our incredible bands and strings group, their conductors and the amazing Social Committee and Music Program Support Group members who organised, set-up, cooked, served, raffled and cleaned-up.

Thank you for your efforts, without you the event would never have happened. And believe it or not, unlike the last time when we ran out of food, there were 3 sausage sandwiches left over!

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Uniform Shop Coordinator Sue Garrity

Contact ehps.uniforms@gmail.com

Open on Monday & Thursday from 8.15am to 9.45am

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

Pay by cash or card (Eftpos, Visa or Mastercard)

Alterations & 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 9.00am or email thewoodleys@optusnet.com.au

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

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Dates for your diary Monday 7th Dec 9:30am

EHPS Presentation Day – Senior Band to perform

Saturday 30th Jan 2016 2pm

2016 Training Band Registration/Induction Day – pay first semester fees, pick up instruments/music and short tutorial on putting instruments together etc

Saturday 30th Jan 2016 3pm

2016 Intermediate & Senior Band Registration Day – pay first semester band fees/instrument hire and pickup new music etc

Tuesday 26th April 2016

Band Intensive Workshop Day 9am-3pm at school - all band members

Sunday 19th June 2016

Wahroonga Music Festival - all bands performing - times TBA

Monday 18th July 2016

Band Intensive Workshop Day 9am-3pm at school - all band members

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For more information on our bands please contact:Bec Heather, Convenor @ becko1@optusnet.com.auLouise England, Vice Convenor @ maecon@bigpond.net.auDi Vassallo, Intermediate/Trainig Band and Strings Manager @ di_dave@bigpond.net.au Joanne Glinsky, Senior Band Manager @ Joanne.glinsky@sydney.edu.au

EHPS Carols NightThank you SO much to Di Vassallo, Louise England, Tara Mooney and Ro Brazel for their amazing efforts in putting together our most successful Carols Evening to date. We raised enough funds to be able to purchase a new Bass Clarinet for our Music Program.

Big thanks also to the parents who volunteered their time to cook & serve food. We certainly appreciate your efforts & support.

RETURNING OF ALL BAND FOLDERSPlease return all band folders to the hall tomorrow. These folders and their contents remain the property of the EHPS Music Program. Those returning in 2016 will be reissued with another folder and new music next year at registration day.

Many thanks for your assistance.

Date: Friday 11 Dec 2015 Time: 5:30pm - 8pm Venue: Back Oval of

Narrabeen Sports High

Carols by Carols by Carols by CandlelightCandlelightCandlelight

A 10 Namona St, North Narrabeen NSW 2101 T 02 9913 7820 W www.narrabeen-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Narrabeen Sports High School and the 2016 Prefect Body would like to invite you to join us for a fun night of Christmas Car-ols. There will be performances by Narrabeen students as well as students from our local primary schools. We are especially excited to have special guest performers. Bring your family, friends and your picnic blanket for a festive night of Christmas fun!

ENJOY BBQ, Cakes & Drinks Stalls Face Painting, Christmas Hamper Raffles

Special Christmas candles will be sold on the night to mark this occasion and to also help raise funds for our charity.

Our 2016 prefect body are sponsors of the charity ‘Water Wells for

Cambodia’. All proceeds from this event will go towards their aim to raise $700 to build one well for a

rural village. Please help them reach our target.

9C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 4 Products & Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights P.S.

Inc. 5 hours Supervised FUN Coaching & Activities

Bookings Essential! Ph 9913 9003 or 0407 958 66950 Kalang Road, Elanora Heights • Located in the Elanora Squash Courts

www.elanorasquash.com.au

MON, TUES, WED & THURS

6th – 17thApril 2015

1o.3oam11.ooam11.45am12.15pm12.45pm1.15pm2.15pm2.45pm3.3opm

Table TennisSquashMorning TeaBasketballVolleyballLunchIndoor SoccerSQUASHParent Pickup

$40Per ChildPer DayIncludesSausage Sizzle& Drink

School HolidayCAMP FOR

ACTIVE KIDS

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Fri 18th Dec 15 to

Wed 23rd Dec 15Mon 4th Jan 16

toFri 23rd Jan 16

10C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 4 Products & Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights P.S.

For SALE

Children's Bedtime Story Picture Book - Ages 4-8 Fun, Rhyme-Packed Book with Sight Words for Early Learning

An Elanora Heights Primary School Dad’s debut book

Purchase: www.ebay.com.au Search: ‘Morning Magic’ in Children’s Books category • Elanora locals - get FREE and FAST SHIPPING (delivery from Elanora) OR for direct, cash only purchase, contact:

Rebecca on 0448 558 101 or e-mail: rebecca_schnabel@yahoo.com

$8.90

11C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 4 Products & Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights P.S.

Become an Ethics Teacher or Coordinator at Elanora Heights Public School

Primary Ethics provides the opportunity for NSW public primary school students who don’t attend scripture classes (SRE) to participate in

philosophical ethics classes.

We have a few vacancies for volunteers to teach Years K-6 ethics classes. The classes teach children how to approach ethical issues and develop their capacity for considered moral judgement, which will enable them to respond more thoughtfully to many of the problems and issues they will face in their lives. Volunteer Ethics Teachers are trained to deliver our age-appropriate curriculum every week and to use the accompanying learning and

teaching materials.

For more information, please contact:Jane Bulter

Ethics Coordinator for Elanora Heights Public School

janebulter@gmail.com

CATHOLIC SRE TEACHERS NEEDED FOR 2016

We will require more volunteer Catholic SRE teachers in 2016.

At present help will be needed with the following classes on Tuesday mornings:

9.10am - 9.40am Kindy and Year 29.45am - 10.15am Year 4 and Year 6

You will receive training and support, great teacher manuals and other resources.

If there are any parents or grandparents

interested in finding out more please contact the Lakes Parish Office

on 9982 1058.

12C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 4 Products & Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights P.S.

1st Elanora Heights Scout Group

Buying a real Christmas tree?

Help support Elanora Scout Group and buy your tree from us.

$70 for a 7ft Premium Tree

Saturday, 12th December6am-1pm

(They sell fast, so get there early!)

Billarong Reserve, off Wakehurst Parkway

www.elanorascouts.org

FOR KIDS AGED 4 to 12 YEARSFAMILY BREKKIE - GAMES - STORIES - MUSIC - HEAPS OF FUN!

outside the North Narrabeen Surf Club

SUMMER KIDS CLUB

MONDAY to FRIDAY - 4th-8th JANUARY 2016 - 8AM START4th-8th

NarrabeenJANUARY

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SUMMER KIDSCLUB

13C O N N E C T | Week 10 - Term 4 Products & Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights P.S.

School Holiday ProgramsJunior Science Academyweb: www.juniorscienceacademy.com.au/enrol | email: juniorscience@mq.edu.au | Ph: 02 9805 3130

Sports Camps Australiaweb: http://www.sportscampsaustralia.com.au/surfing/sca/sca-barton-lynch-ultimate-surf-camp-palm-beach/ Ph: 1800 753 127

Basketball Campsemail: bdaltbasketball@optusnet.com.au | Ph: 0405 158 598 Brad Dalton

Creative and Pertorming Arts Academyweb: www.capa-academy.com.au | email: office@capa-academy.com.au | Ph: 0402 726 6 76

Be Centre Warriewoodweb: https://becentre.org.au/ee-events/creative-holiday-workshops/

Goodwin’s Tennis Academy Tennis CampJoel Goodwin: Ph: 0410 523 726

North Shore Cartoon Campweb: www.illustrating-man.com.au | email: bookings@cartoonkingdom.com.au | Ph: 02 9343 0833

Pittwater Council Holiday Activitiesweb: www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/holiday_activities

Kids Trail Clinicweb: www.star-athletics.com.au | Ph: 0414 504 554

Cheeky Monkeys PlayhousePh: 9999 0388 | email: info@cheekymonkeysplayhouse.com.au | web: www.cheekymonkeysplayhouse.com.au

YMCA Vacation Care @ Narrabeen Sports Highemail: oshc.elanora@ymcansw.org.au | Ph: 0418 474 120

NSW Department Primary Industries - FisheriesPh: 9741 4846 | email: carl.bevilacqua@dpi.nsw.gov.au | web: www.fisheries.nsw.gov.au

Voyager Sportsweb: www.voyagertennis.com | email: wrc@voyagertennis.com | Ph: 9938 1831

Pittwater Sports Centreweb: pittwatersportscentre.com.au | Ph: 9913 7421

Mona Vale Raiders Rugby League Club2016 Registrations now Open

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