Respect – Responsibility – Resilience · 2019. 12. 6. · Respect – Responsibility – Resilience FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 2019 TERM 4 TERM 4 WEEK 9. WHAT’S ON. Monday 9 December

Respect – Responsibility – Resilience

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 2019 TERM 4

TERM 4 WEEK 9

WHAT’S ON

Monday 9 December • 8.30am Stage 2 Choir • Year 6 High School Week • 8am Senior Band - Hall

Tuesday 10 December • 10am 3-4 Presentation Day • 1pm 5-6 Presentation Day • 11.15am - 12.15pm Chess lessons Library • No 3-6 Primary Assembly

Wednesday 11 December • No Senior Choir • 11.20am DIM Senior & Junior Strings

Thursday 12 December • 8.30am Greek & Italian Extension classes • 8.50am Junior Choir in 1H classroom • 11.30 DIM pizza party in the Hall • 5.30pm Year 6 Graduation Dinner

Friday 13 December • 8am - 8.40am Junior Band • No K-2 Infants Assembly

WHAT’S AHEAD

Term 4 16 & 17 December Year 6 Manly Surf School 17 December No 3-6 Primary Assembly 17 December Years 3-5 Shark Island Picnic 17 December Years K-2 Picnic Day 18 December Last day for Students 2020 28 January Staff Development Day 29 January Students in Years 1-6 return 29-31 January Kindie Best Start Assessments 4 February Kindergarten students commence 17 February Primary Swimming Carnival for Yrs 3-6 10 March School Photo Day 23-25 March Year 5 Camp

The Stage 1 Choir performing ‘Brave’ at the Infants Presentation Day

PRINCIPAL’S THOUGHTS

Air Quality In recent weeks we have kept students inside before school, for lunch and/or recess on 5 occasions due to air quality. This is based on advice from the Department of Education requesting that schools consider the potential health implications for students and staff on days where there is poor air quality. In addition, the library has been open and will be for the rest of the term. Schools have been asked to look for ways to minimise exposure and adverse effects of bushfire smoke. These include: • Stay indoors, with windows and doors closed, or stay

in air-conditioned premises, if possible. Air conditioning can help to filter out smoke that gets into the building.

• Consider cancelling sporting events and unnecessary outdoor activities (eg play @ Brett Park)

• Keep staff and students indoors for recess and lunch breaks

• Keep students calm and avoid vigorous exercise

The safety and wellbeing of students is our highest priority.

Primary Presentation Day Assemblies Our Primary Presentation Day assemblies will be held this Tuesday, 11 December, and all parents and friends of the school are welcome to attend. Invitations were posted out to families whose children will receive an award at a presentation day assembly. Parents are asked to be discreet so that children can enjoy the surprise of being an award recipient.

Year 6 Farewell On Thursday evening, we will celebrate the graduation of our Year 6 students with a dinner dance at Canada Bay Club. This is a special occasion for the students and a significant milestone for families as we thank our

Drummoyne Public School Email: [email protected] Rawson Ave, Drummoyne 2047 Phone: 02 9181 2636 or 02 9181 1927

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senior students for their leadership and service of the school and wish them every success in high school.

Christmas Carols Night Volunteers Our sincere thanks to parents and friends of the school for organising the carols evening for us on Friday night and especially to Matt Stedman for taking the lead. Our volunteers included Matt & Annie Stafford, Hunter & Annie Beanland, Kirsty Bush, Matt Simpson, Duncan and Rowena Watson, Ria Giann, Dayna Wilding, Meagan Porter & Lauren Witney. Thank you volunteers!

Parent Volunteer Medallions We would like to thank the many parents who have supported the school and their children by volunteering over their years at DPS. At last week’s volunteer morning tea, several families who are leaving us this year were acknowledged for their service to the school namely: Kirsty Bush, Val Melvin and Kim Field. Your support of DPS is applauded!

Wishing you well for the week ahead. Brian J Dill PRINCIPAL

FROM THE DEPUTY’S DESK

Class 1A have been discussing dinosaurs this week …

How much did they weigh? How did they become extinct?

Did they have feathers? Why did they have big teeth?

What did they eat? How long were they?

How many types were there? Where did they lay their eggs?

Why are they so big? How long ago did they live?

Their great artwork is on display outside my office.

Dianne Colb DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

STAGE 3 PRESENTATION DAY

Our annual Stage 3 Presentation Day will be held next Tuesday 10 December at 1pm. This is a special assembly for our school community and an important opportunity for us to acknowledge the effort and celebrate the achievement of every student. Teachers observe each day the growth of individual students in many ways, including the areas of social and emotional maturity and academic gains. Underpinning both of these aspects is the hard work and the effort which has contributed to such progress.

On Presentation Day, teachers will be presenting their students with class awards for academic achievement, citizenship and effort. Additional awards, at teacher discretion, will be presented as well as awards by specialist staff.

A special feature of our assembly will be the announcement of 6 major awards. The recipients of these awards are students who have demonstrated qualities consistent with criteria. These include:

• Principal’s Award (Year 6) - Academic effort and achievement. Active participation in class and school activities. Participation in Sport and Performing Arts. Demonstrates citizenship qualities and wears school uniform with pride.

• Frank Marjason Award (Year 5) - A passion for the Arts and a very high level of commitment and dedication towards excellence when participating in creative and performance arts projects as part of the Drummoyne Public School community.

• Young Achiever Award (Year 6) - Academic achievement, diligent worker, demonstrates citizenship qualities and is an excellent role model.

• School Values Award (Year 6) - Consistently demonstrates the school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.

• Commonwealth Parliamentarian Award (Year 6) - An outstanding student who has made a significant contribution to our community.

• Sydney Secondary College (Balmain) Learning Community Award (Year 6) - A student enrolled at SSC for 2020 for their application, effort and achievement consistent with the school’s values of high expectations and responsibility.

Orla Page and Leigh Russ Stage 3 Assistant Principals

INFANTS PRESENTATION DAY


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ENRICHMENT

Debating Congratulations to our two debating teams who this week competed against Mercy Catholic College Chatswood's Year 7 and 8 teams. Our students were invited to debate against this high school as the adjudicator was impressed with the skills the Drummoyne teams displayed at an interschool debate last term. After receiving their topic, our debaters had 90 minutes to work together to plan their speeches. This model, although challenging for primary students, was a wonderful opportunity for our Stage 3 students to experience a high school debating competition. Both Drummoyne teams were impressive, with the adjudicator's comments commending our students for their clear definitions, well-structured arguments, the use of examples to support their claims and the appropriate use of eye contact. Both teams won their debates and we were proud of the way each student stepped up and matched their opposition. Congratulations to: Celina Kessal, Isobel McLachlan, Madeleine Vaughan, Ava Watson, Zoe Hayden, Marirose Giann, Allegra Lattuca and Ivy Eastwood.

Visual Arts This week Jonathan Anastasiadis and Gemma Chadwick attended the Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design art workshop for gifted and talented visual arts students. Jonathan and Gemma were nominated by their teacher Ms Dean for this enrichment opportunity where students from a number of schools spent the day working with other high potential students to further their skills under the guidance of passionate and skilled tutors in a specialist studio. Each student learnt dry point etching techniques and experimented with vibrant inks to create two resolved artworks.

ICAS Recently a number of Stage 2 and 3 students participated in the International Competitions & Assessments for Schools (ICAS) annual writing, English and mathematics competition. For each assessment, students were nominated by their families and teachers view these assessments as suitable for High Potential students who are willing to complete this independent skills- based assessment outside of school hours. Congratulations to our students who received a Distinction or High Distinction result:

Saskia Ahmed - Distinction (writing) Olivia Burns, - Distinction (writing) Archie Campbell - Distinction (writing and English) Aaliyah Dizdar - Distinction (writing) Tennyson Eide - Distinction (writing) Aoife Gould - Distinction (writing) Ayla Greenland - Distinction (writing) Zacharie Popovic Kollicic - High Distinction (writing) and Distinction (English) Nicholas Tagkalidis - Distinction (mathematics) William Turnell - Distinction (writing)

LIBRARY NEWS

A big thankyou to everyone who has returned their library books this week! Notes have been going home reminding students of any outstanding books.

If you still have any library books at home, please return them as soon as possible! Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday break!


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Code Club is done for the year! Code Club finished with a bang this week as the students celebrated a fantastic first year with a party! Thanks to the students and families who contributed to and supported Code Club this year! A special

thanks to Ms Pegler, Ms Davis and Ms Gorham for their support! Code Club was a huge success in 2019. Students developed their coding skills in Scratch and HTML CSS. Code Club will definitely be back in 2020! Mr Neufeld Teacher Librarian

BASKET BUDDIES FUNDRAISER

Thank you to the SRC members for their great work in sorting food and to everyone who brought in their class contribution for Basket Buddies. The decorated boxes looked great and have now been collected and will be distributed this weekend to families in need.

Kylie Worthy, Elise Dean & Ashley Ward SRC Co-ordinators

ETHICS TEACHERS WANTED

If you are interested and want to know more about Primary Ethics, visit the website at www.primaryethics.com.au or if you have questions or would like to discuss the role further contact Nicky Batt on [email protected] or 0409 788 707.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Congratulations to Bonnie and Scarlett Smeltz who won the Year 6 Girls Doubles at the Tennis NSW Primary School championships competition. The girls now get to play at the ATP Cup in Brisbane in January.

Thinking Key Projects

SCRIPTURE CLASS REFLECTIONS

This class has made me a better person in so many different ways. I have opened up to kindness and happiness to lots of my friends, families and even strangers. I am always following sayings from the class such as ‘love god and your neighbour’, ‘thank god for the good things he has already done’ and ‘be grateful for the battles you’ve won’. I have learnt many new ways to show kindness, including smiling and giving many more compliments. I have learnt how to pray with the rosary, I heard stories about God & Jesus and who they are and ways to help everyone. Thank you Mr K for a wonderful year of learning. This class has clearly made me a better person in school and out of school. This year I have learnt more about God and Mary. I have also learnt to give a compliment and give a smile to everyone. Now every night I read a chapter of the bible. It helps me through life and stuff that is going on at home and school that make me sad. This class has taught me so much. Now I basically know the Hail Mary and Our Father prayers and before I didn’t. I’ve been giving compliments every day and putting smiles on people’s faces. I love this class because it has made me a happier more caring and overall better person.

http://www.primaryethics.com.au/

mailto:[email protected]


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OFFICE NEWS

Late Bus Complaints We have been advised that if you need to make a complaint about late buses please call 131 500 (option 7) and speak to someone or email: [email protected]

Parent Online Payment (POP) Thank you to everyone who has been using the Parent Online Payment (POP) system for payments to the school. Parents are reminded that for excursions a permission note is still required for each child. Would you please complete and return a permission note including the POP receipt number to the school for any excursion.

School Office Hours Monday – Friday 8.45am - 3.45pm.

OPAL school travel cards. Applications for student travel in 2020 are now open. Applications need to be submitted before 31 December 2019 to ensure student entitlements are updated and their current entitlement/card is not cancelled. If their application is submitted after 31 December 2019, the system will automatically cancel an entitlement/card and a new one will need to be issued.

Lost Property – Found • A man’s wedding ring has been handed in to the

office – please call us with details if you have lost a ring recently. 9181 2636

• Pink children’s country road glasses • Black digital watch

Visitors to School Anyone visiting the school during the school day is asked to go to the Admin Office first to sign in and collect a visitor lanyard. Of course, those parents here prior to 9.20am or from around 3.20pm to pick up children after school or attending assemblies, need not sign the visitor’s book. Visitors on our site during the school day should wear our visitor lanyard so it is clearly displayed.

UNIFORM SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The uniform shop needs a few more volunteers to join our small and friendly group. For a tiny commitment (just 50 minutes a fortnight), we promise big rewards (proud

smiles from your kids and a time to catch up with other parents). We’re looking for people most days of the week, so if there’s a day that suits you best, let us know and we’ll pair you up with someone. Or, better yet, pair up with a friend and volunteer as a duo! Shifts run fortnightly from 8:50 to 9:40am, with the shop open 9:00 to 9:30am. During busy times (start of the year and changeover from summer to winter uniforms) shifts may run a little longer. If you’d like to put your hand up or have any questions, please contact Justine Foster at: mailto:[email protected]

CANTEEN NEWS

To register for an online24 account go to: https://www.school24.net.au School ID Number: 2572963

To volunteer at the canteen: Click onto Volunteers Roster (left hand side of screen). • Click onto Select Month. • Click onto View Roster. This allows you to see day

and time availability. • Click onto Add - You are now on the roster!!

Any help is great whether it's once a week, once a month or once a year!! Many hands make light work With thanks from Dimi & Eugenie



https://www.school24.net.au/


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SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES

Summer Vacation Thursday 19 December 2019 – Monday 27 January 2020 Staff Development Day Tuesday 28 January 2020 Autumn Vacation Monday 13 April – Friday 24 April 2020 Staff Development Day Monday 27 April 2020 Winter Vacation Monday 6 July – Friday 17 July 2020 Staff Development Day Monday 20 July 2020 Spring Vacation Monday 28 September – Friday 9 October 2020 No Staff Development Day for start of Term 4

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Band – Monday and Friday am Contact Directions in Music on 9662 2211

Keyboard & Guitar – Tuesday and Thursday pm Contact David Koh on 9411 3122

Greek Classes – Monday, Tuesday, Friday pm Contact Charoulla Themistocleous on 0411 137 266

ChiFUNese Class – Wednesday am email [email protected] or call (02) 8006 8606

Turkish Language Class – Thursday pm OmerCan 0418 695 766 Bahar 0475 738 726

Enrolment forms and detailed Information on atatu rk.org.au/okul

Mindfulness Classes – Monday pm WWW.changeyourmindmovement.com

COMMUNITY NEWS

(The following notices are listed as a service to the community but are not necessarily endorsed by the school)

http://www.changeyourmindmovement.com/


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POSITIVE PARENTING

When a child loses a pet by Michael Grose

We're a Parenting Ideas school parentingideas.com.au/schools

15 November

Are you leaving early or returning late?

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Will your child be finishing the school year early or returning late due to leave with the family? The final school day for 2019 is Wednesday 18 December and the commencement date of 2020 is Wednesday 29 January.

If your child will be absent would you please fill in the slip below to indicate that you will be requiring a place for your child in a class next year.

My child/ren ……………………………………………………………… of class/es …………………………..will be absent from ……………………………….. and will return to school on ………………………………

Parent/Caregiver signature ……………………………………….

K-2 End of Year Excursion – Hoyts Cinema

13 November 2019 Dear Parent/Caregiver, To celebrate student learning and behavior throughout the year, students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 will be travelling to Hoyts Broadway. Each grade will have their own private cinema screening of The Queen’s Corgi. WHERE: Hoyts Broadway WHEN: Tuesday 17 December Transport to and from Hoyts Broadway will be by seat belted coaches. Students will depart from school at approximately 9.30am and return at approximately 1pm for organised activities. All students will need to line up under the COLA at 9am in preparation for the day. Students will have a small fruit snack in their classroom prior to departure. Please note the early arrival time for this excursion. WHAT TO BRING: All students are required to wear full school uniform. Students should pack their excursion bag with a bottle of water, lunch, recess, fruit snack, hat and a jumper in case it is cold inside the cinema. Please do not pack soft drinks or lollies. COST: $25 This fee covers the cost of the seat belted coaches and a movie ticket and small popcorn for each student. PERMISSION: Please return the permission note and money to the school administration office no later than Friday 29 November 2019. It Is important you let the school know if you intend to participate as tickets will be purchased once notes are returned. Sincerely

Tamara Mapstone Brian J Dill Assistant Principal Principal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PERMISSION NOTE K- 2 End of Year Excursion – Hoyts Cinema COST: $25

I hereby consent to ………………………………………………………………………………………………… of class ……………………. participating in the End of Year excursion to Hoyts Broadway on Tuesday 17 December 2019 travelling by seat belted coach. I understand that this excursion has the approval of the Principal. Recent changes to my child’s medical requirements: (including medications).…………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Signature of Parent/Caregiver:.............................................................................Date: ……………………………………. For your convenience you can pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. Please write your POP receipt number here ________________ Please note this permission slip must be returned to the office by Friday 29 November, even if paid via POP as tickets will be purchased once notes are returned.

20 November 2019 Dear Parent/Caregiver,

MANLY SURF SCHOOL FOR YEAR 6 STUDENTS Year 6 students will be participating in the Manly Surf School at Long Reef Beach on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 December 2019. The cost of this excursion is $100 per student, which is reduced due to the two fundraising activities Year 6 students have undertaken this year. This fee includes the cost of the 2 day surf school and seat belted coaches to and from Manly. Students will need to bring all food and drinks each day. Manly Surf School will provide all equipment, including surfboards, body boards, rash vests, wetsuits and sunscreen. Please complete the Surfing Australia Registration Form attached and return with your payment to the Administration Office by Monday 2 December. The “Safe Surfing Program” is designed to enable student’s participation in a range of interactive and action packed beach activities focusing on the basics of surfing and fundamentals of surf awareness. The goal is to teach the thrill of surfing as well as educating students on water safety in the ocean. Students will learn about the ocean in a safe environment. All lessons comply with Surfing Australia standards and the NSW Education Department Risk Assessment Guidelines. Funds are available to support families who are experiencing financial difficulties. Please contact the school if we can help. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Russ. Sincerely, Leigh Russ Brian J Dill ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERMISSION NOTE – MANLY SURF SCHOOL COST $100.00 I hereby consent to ………………………………………………………………….………………… of class …………… participating in Manly Surf School on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 December 2019, travelling by seat belted coach. This excursion has the approval of the Principal. Recent changes to my child’s medical requirements: (including medications) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Signature of Parent/Caregiver: Date: For your convenience you can pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque at the school office. Please write your POP recepit number here__________ Please note this permission slip must be returned to the office by Monday 2 December, even if paid via POP.

November 2019

Year 6 Graduation Dinner Dance Dear Parent/Caregiver, Year 6 Graduation Dinner Dance for 2019 will be held at,

Canada Bay Club Function Centre, 4 William St, Five Dock Thursday 12 December 2019

Parents are asked to drop their children from 5:45pm, Then please join us for the graduation at 8:15pm

Dress: Smart Casual. The girls are asked to wear a dress, skirt and top outfit, or a pants outfit and the boys are asked to wear long pants (good jeans are fine) and a collared shirt. No shorts, short pants or T-shirts are allowed. The program for the evening is:

6:00pm Welcome by prefects 6:15pm Sit down dinner and dancing

8:15pm Graduation, parents invited to join 9:00pm Finish Due to the wonderful fundraising efforts our Year 6 students have displayed this year, there will be no cost for this event. Please complete the form below, including health information and return it to the Administration Office by Monday 2 December 2019. Sincerely, Leigh Russ Brian J Dill Assistant Principal Principal ...........................................................................................................................................................................

YEAR 6 GRADUATION DINNER DANCE I give my child permission to attend the Dinner Dance. My child is unable to attend the Dinner Dance.

Child’s Name:________________________________________________________Class:______________ Dietary requirements or recent changes to my child’s medical requirements: (including medications) …… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Signature of Parent/Caregiver: _________________________________________ Date:_______________

Please return slip to the administration office by Monday 2 December 2019.

16 October 2019

Gymnastics Program

Dear Parents, As part of the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) curriculum this term all students will be participating in a whole school gymnastics program organised by experienced external provider, ‘Dancefever Multisport’. Dancefever Multisport has been teaching physical education programs in primary schools since 1999 and are currently teaching in over 750 schools across NSW. Dancefever will provide two accredited gymnastics teachers who will teach the students a range of fundamental movement and gymnastics skills. Depending on your child’s class, the program will take place in the hall or primary playground on Wednesdays or Thursdays starting on Wednesday 16 October. Please complete the permission note below and return it to the school office with the payment of $45 by Friday 1 November. Funds are available to support families who are experiencing financial difficulties. Please contact the school if we can help. Thank you for your support of this curriculum program at the school. Brian J Dill PRINCIPAL -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dancefever Gymnastics Program

I give permission for my child ……………………………………………………. of class ………………. to participate in the Dancefever Gymnastics Program at a cost of $45.00. Signature of Parent/Caregiver: ……………………………………………………………….. For your convenience you can pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. Please write your POP receipt number here ________________ Please return to the School Administration Office by Friday 1 November.

21 November 2019

Harbour Cruise Picnic – Years 3 to 5 Dear Parent/Caregiver, LOCATION: To celebrate the learning and behavior of students in Years 3, 4 and 5 throughout the year, all students will be travelling to Shark Island on Tuesday 17 December 2019 for their annual picnic. WHEN: The students will travel by private boat charter and will leave school at 9am, walk to Birkenhead Point to board the vessel, returning to school at approximately 3.00pm. Please note the early departure time of this excursion! COST: The cost of the excursion is $22.50 per student. WHAT TO BRING: All children are required to wear school sports uniform (coloured house shirt) and bring a picnic lunch, morning tea, sun block and school hat. No swimming will be allowed, however students may play on the sand at the edge of the water, if wearing appropriate shoes (such as crocs or reef shoes). Even though the supervising teachers will take every care, your child has some responsibilities and obligations associated with this excursion. Of particular importance:-

• Students must obey the directions of any member of staff/supervisor without delay • Students must remain within the area/s designated by the supervising staff • Students must be responsible for renewing sunscreen at least every two hours

PERMISSION: Please return the permission note below to the school administration office no later than Monday 2 December 2019. Thank you for supporting this special outing. Sincerely Leah Pegler Brian J Dill ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERMISSION NOTE – Years 3 to 5 – SHARK ISLAND HARBOUR CRUISE Cost: $22.50 I hereby consent to …………………………………………………..………………….. of class …………… participating in the Harbour Cruise Picnic excursion on Tuesday 17 December 2019 travelling by private boat charter. I understand that this excursion has the approval of the Principal. Recent changes to my child’s medical requirements: (including medications).…………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Signature of Parent/Caregiver: Date: For your convenience you can pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. Please write your POP receipt number here ________________ Please note this permission slip must be returned to the office by Monday 2 December, even if paid via POP.

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Respect – Responsibility – Resilience · 2019. 12. 6. · Respect – Responsibility – Resilience FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 2019 TERM 4 TERM 4 WEEK 9. WHAT’S ON. Monday 9 December