Term 3 Week 10 25 September 2018 Dates for your Diary · 2019-11-01 · OAKHILL DRIVE PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Respect, Responsibility, Resilience. Resilience Project, who discusses

Respect, Responsibility, Resilience.

Dear Parents/Carers Arts Alive Choir Last Thursday the Senior Choir, accompanied by Miss Chamberlain, performed in the Arts Alive Choral concert at the Opera House. I was very excited to attend again this year and thoroughly enjoyed the concert. I could see our students clearly and they are to be congratulated for their enthusiastic singing and behaviour during the concert. It was a lovely evening and I was a very proud of our students. A big thank you to the parents for attending and making this event possible for their children and especially to Miss Chamberlain for her teaching of the choir and for the time she has dedicated to these students. Holiday Reading Have you visited our office yet and taken home some factsheets on a range of topics from managing social media with children to mindfulness. Please come in and select a few items for your holiday reading. Fact sheets will be replaced by new ones early next term. Resilience Workshop At Oakhill Drive we are working to create a resilient culture for our students through our ‘Quality Relationships and Wellbeing’ Program. A resilient culture is a kind culture that allows students to develop and maintain positive relationships, be accepting and forgiving of themselves and others, bounce back from adversity, manage their emotions, value themselves, appreciate their strengths and be motivated and engaged learners. An increasing number of studies are showing that resilient people are the happiest and most successful in all areas of their lives. To support you as parents in developing resilience in your children we have organised a parent workshop for next term. The workshop will be held at school on Wednesday 7 November from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The workshop will be presented by Learning Links, a charitable not for profit organisation that works collaboratively with schools to support students in their learning and wellbeing. This ‘Developing Resilience in Children’ workshop helps parents gain knowledge about resilience, looks at how it is developed and what external factors can effect resilience. It also looks at how to promote your child’s resilience and examines what resources are available to parents. Please put this date on your calendar. More information will be sent out next term. Thank you to one of our parents for contacting me with the link to a segment on the Today show which may be of interest to other parents. This segment introduces Hugh van Cuylenburg, founder of The

Term 3 Week 10

25 September 2018

Dates for your Diary Term 3 Week 10 Wednesday 26 September

Thursday 27 September

Fun Run 3-6 Legends Assembly - Hall - 2:00pm Friday 28 September

Summer Home Sport, Tennis and Summer PSSA Scripture and Ethics LAST DAY OF TERM 3 Term 4 Week 1 Monday 15 October FIRST DAY OF TERM 4

3-6 Dance Tuesday 16 October

CARES Excursion – 5L & 5FB (5FB Boys only) Wednesday 17 October Thursday 18 October

Group Photos Legends Lunch K-2 Assembly - Hall - 2:00pm Friday 19 October

Summer PSSA, SISA, Home Sport and Tennis Scripture and Ethics Week 2 Monday 22 October

3-6 Dance Tuesday 23 October

EAL Café – Lib Lab – 9:00am – 10:30am Cherrybrook Technology High School visit to Year 6 - 11:30am Wednesday 24 October

Year 5 Burn Bright Incursion Debate – 2:00pm Thursday 25 October

3-6 Assembly - Hall - 2:00pm Friday 26 October

Summer PSSA, SISA, Home Sport and Tennis Scripture and Ethics

OAKHILL DRIVE PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER


Resilience Project, who discusses why so many kids are struggling with mental illness and what we can do to help them in TODAY's Agenda. It is a very interesting interview and I recommend it to all parents. https://www.9now.com.au/today/2018/extras/clips/clip-cjlobfcm6002z0snqtg60dj74 Happy Holidays “Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life!” Albert Einstein As the holidays approach, I would like to thank all the teachers and staff at Oakhill Drive for their dedication to our students this term. It has been a very busy term and together we have supported our students to enjoy wonderful experiences and achieve great things. I wish all families a happy and safe holiday. Please spend some time relaxing and enjoying precious family time. The best gift we can give our children is our time, so turn off the devices, get out the board games, go to the park, explore the bushland, garden together etc. and enjoy being together. See you all in Term 4, wearing Summer uniform. Helen Paris Relieving Principal Selective High School Today, Year 5 families received a note in regards to applying for a selective high school in 2020. What are selective high schools? Selective high schools cater for high achieving academically gifted students who may otherwise be without sufficient classmates at their own academic and social level. These schools help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented students, using specialised teaching methods and materials at the appropriate level.

If you are interested in applying for a selective high school (Year 7 in 2020) for your child currently in Year 5, please return the ‘Intention to apply’ note which you received today by this Friday 28 September. An information afternoon on the process of Selective High schools will be held in Term 4 Week 2, Tuesday 23 October, at 4:00pm. An invitation will be sent home in Week 1 of Term 4. If you would like more information about selective high schools please click on the link below: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7 Mrs Marsaus and Mrs Brito Relieving Deputy Principal Flexible Learning at Oakhill Drive Public School Metacognition and self-regulation approaches aim to help students think about their own learning more explicitly, often by teaching them specific strategies for planning, monitoring and evaluating their learning. Self-regulated learning can be broken into three essential components:

cognition - the mental process involved in knowing, understanding, and learning; metacognition - often defined as ‘learning to learn’; and motivation - willingness to engage our metacognitive and cognitive skills.

Studies on metacognition and self-regulation approaches have consistently high levels of impact. These strategies are usually more effective when taught in collaborative groups so that learners can support each other and make their thinking explicit through discussion. Last week, I joined a conversation in 5FB where students were reflecting on their learning. It was evident that the students knew what they were learning (to use their knowledge learnt in history to write a creative narrative) and what they had to do to be successful in their learning.

https://www.9now.com.au/today/2018/extras/clips/clip-cjlobfcm6002z0snqtg60dj74

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7



Teachers spend time teaching students to develop their creative and critical thinking to find new solutions by evaluating knowledge and ideas. They also develop students’ personal and social capability through providing opportunities to reflect on their own and others’ learning with increasing confidence and independence. By creating a flexible learning environment, students are encouraged to have sustained dialogue and learn collaboratively. Furniture is now available which is easy to adjust for a range of students and purposes, e.g. by altering its height or reconfiguring it to accommodate a variety of learners. Photos below illustrate some of the furniture recently purchased for our Lib Lab and other traditional furniture which has been customised for our classrooms. With time, we aim to have a greater variety of furniture in classrooms that can easily facilitate choice for students to actively develop self-regulation and metacognition.

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Julie Torney Deputy Principal Arts Alive Choir On Thursday 20 September the Stage 3 choir attended Sydney Opera House for the Arts Alive Choral Festival for 2018. All students are to be commended for their commitment to Stage 3 choir. They have given up lunchtimes to rehearse the 10 song repertoire all year. After a huge day of rehearsals, the evening concert was a great success with all students representing Oakhill Drive Public School with pride. A special thank you to all the parents and carers for their support to creative arts and choral performance opportunities for their children. I also thank you for your attendance at the concert and transporting your children at the end of what was a long day! Miss Chamberlain Stage 3 Choir Coordinator EAL Café A reminder that the EAL Café will be held next term, Tuesday 23 October, in the school Lib Lab at 9:00am. All parents, grandparents and friends of EAL students are warmly invited to attend. Nia Poulton and Melissa Dunn EAL Teachers



School FUN RUN - Thursday 27 October 2018 This Thursday is our School FUN RUN. Our FUN RUN will commence at 9:30AM (3-6) 11:30AM (K-2) We look forward to seeing students get involved. Please ensure your child brings their hats and a water bottle on the day. Students need to wear their sports uniform on the day. Thank you to all the parents who have kindly volunteered to help with the day. We will love to see you on the day cheering the kids on… Everyone’s invited! HOW TO ORDER YOUR PRIZE: Sponsorship money is due by Friday 19 October and prizes must be ordered online by Friday 26 October. If you have only raised cash donations, you must still create an online account to order your prize and enter your sponsorship total. Simply visit schoolfundraising.com.au and create/log into your Profile Page. Then click on the ‘ORDER PRIZES’ button and follow the prompts. If you have any questions, please contact the School Fun-Run team on 1800 FUN RUN and they will gladly assist! Ashleigh Steed and Jamie Lundberg Fun Run Organising Teachers Waste Free Wednesday & Trash Free Tuesday Congratulations to the students in 4C and 3/4M who had 89% of students bring in a “nude” fruit break, recess and lunch! Next term, we are going to start Trash Free Tuesday instead of Waste Free Wednesday. Students are welcome to bring a waste free lunch every day, however, we thought that by changing the days we might see different results. This term teacher and parent volunteers have been taking our disposable plastic bottles, cans and poppers to Return and Earn donation stations which give us 10 cents for every item we recycle. We will provide details next term regarding how these funds will be used. Thank you to all the volunteers that have been helping us with this initiative each week. We appreciate your support! Sustainability Committee Miss Siratkov and Mrs Barnett School Magazine Cover Competition A reminder to students wishing to submit a magazine cover illustration that it must be returned to school by the end of Term 3, Friday 28 September. No late entries will be accepted.

Notes Due Year 5 CARES Program Tuesday 25 September

Years 3-6 Dance Program Tuesday 25 September

Year 5 Burn Bright Leadership Day Thursday 27 September

Year 2 School Swimming Program Friday 28 September

Legends Lunch –Selected students only Tuesday 16 October

Years 3-6 Dance Program – Change of makeup lesson Tuesday 16 October

EAL Café Invitation – Family and friends of EAL students Tuesday 16 October

Year 6 Surf Education – Session 2 Manly Beach Excursion Thursday 1 November

http://www.schoolfunrun.com.au/



One entry from K-2 and one entry from 3-6 will be selected to appear as the front and back covers of this year’s school magazine. Rebecca Cameron School Magazine Coordinating Teacher PSSA SPORT

PSSA Sport – 28 September

Sport Venue

Touch Football (Boys and Girls) Memorial Avenue, Kellyville

Cricket Fred Caterson

Basketball (Boys and Girls) Bernie Mullane

T-Ball & Softball Castle Glen

Anna Chamberlain PSSA Sport Coordinator National Primary Football Championships Throughout 2018, Kayla O (6B) has been involved in a number of zone, regional and state soccer trials which resulted in her selection as part of the NSW Primary Girls Football team. Over a period of 6 days (September 16 – 21) Kayla represented Oakhill Drive Public School as part of the 2018 National Primary Football Championships at Valentine Park in Blacktown. In preparation for this event, she has spent endless hours participating in skill development activities, fitness training and football camps, which has ultimately led her to achieve such a significant and personal milestone. During the course of the National Championships, Kayla’s NSW team stepped up to every challenge, remaining undefeated until their final game. Following a close encounter with the Queensland squad, her team placed second overall. This incredible performance is a huge credit to the sheer passion, determination and skill Kayla has continually displayed throughout the year. Congratulations on your

PSSA Results – Friday 21 September

SPORT OPPOSITION RESULT SCORE

Junior Girls’ T-Ball Beaumont Hills Win 24 – 7

Junior Boys’ T-Ball Beaumont Hills Win 33 – 8

Senior Girls’ Softball Beaumont Hills Win 14 – 0

Senior Boys’ Softball Beaumont Hills Win 13 – 2

Senior Girls’ Basketball Castle Hill Loss 6 – 14

Senior Boys’ Basketball Castle Hill Win 39 – 7

Junior Cricket Beaumont Hills Win 129 – 49

Senior Cricket Beaumont Hills Win 56 – 34

Junior Girls’ Touch Football Kellyville Win 3 – 2

Senior Girls’ Touch Football Kellyville Win 4 – 1

Junior Boys’ Touch Football Kellyville Loss 0 – 10

Senior Boys’ Touch Football Kellyville Loss 3 – 13



remarkable achievements this year Kayla. You’ve made all those around you extraordinarily proud, and we wish you all the best in your future football endeavours. Jamie Lundberg Beecroft Zone Coordinator

GROUP PHOTOS - Sport, Creative Arts and Special groups (please note the change of date) On Thursday 18 October (Term 4, Week 1) all group photos will be taken. Students need to wear the appropriate uniform for each photo. Please refer to the list for uniforms and other necessary items. This list is the planned order but changes may occur on the day if necessary. Please ensure all items of your child’s clothing are labelled as students will be changing uniforms throughout the day. All sports photos Students are to wear:

School blue shorts

Predominantly White sneakers (no need for boots)

Either short white socks or school long blue socks depending on sport

School sports shirt or team shirt/jersey as appropriate to each sport All team specific shirts/jerseys will be given to students just prior to the photo.

Other Group photos Students are to wear full Summer uniform for most group photos. Band students need to bring their instruments to school. Students in the dance troupes will need to bring in their dance costumes.

Individual photos Students who are new to Oakhill Drive since June, will have their individual portrait photo taken on this day. These students will need to wear their Summer school uniform. The photos are being used for school purposes such as reports, school magazine and record keeping. Order forms and instructions for internet purchases for group and team photos will be available once the proofs of each photo have been sent to the school. Mrs Michelle Johns School Photo Coordinator

Group Photos - 2018 Thursday 18 October - Term 4 Week 1

Team Name Coach Number of

children

Shirt needed (school OR

which specific shirt)

Other Clothing

needed (eg, long socks)

WINTER PSSA

PSSA Junior Newcombe Ball Miss Janelle Lord

15 School Sports Uniform

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PSSA Senior Newcombe Ball Miss Janelle Lord


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PSSA Junior Blue Netball Mrs Nicole Pixton


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PSSA Junior Yellow Netball Mrs Nicole Pixton


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PSSA Junior Red Netball Mrs Nicole Pixton


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PSSA Senior Blue Netball Mrs Judith Dixon 9 School Sports Uniform

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PSSA Senior Yellow Netball Mrs Judith Dixon 9 School Sports Uniform

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PSSA Senior Red Netball Mrs Judith Dixon 8 School Sports Uniform

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PSSA Junior Soccer

Mr Jerome Wicks

12 Royal/sky Blue Long socks

PSSA Senior Soccer

Mr Jerome Wicks

14 Royal/sky blue Long socks

PSSA Girls Soccer Mr Jerome Wicks

12 Royal/sky blue Long socks

PSSA Junior AFL Miss Anna Chamberlain

13 AFL-dark Long socks

PSSA Senior AFL Miss Anna Chamberlain (+ AFL Ball)

14 AFL –dark Long socks

SUMMER PSSA

PSSA Girls T- Ball

Miss Danielle McDonald


Long socks

PSSA Boys T- Ball

Miss Danielle McDonald


Long socks

PSSA Girls Softball Mr Blane Steel 11 School Sports Uniform

Long socks

PSSA Boys Softball Mr Blane Steel 10 School Sports Uniform

Long socks

PSSA Girls Basketball Mr Jerome Wicks

10 BB singlet --

PSSA Boys Basketball Mr Jerome Wicks

10 BB singlet --

PSSA Junior Cricket

Miss Catherine Lee


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PSSA Senior Cricket

Miss Catherine Lee


--

PSSA Junior Girls Touch Football

Mr Jamie Lundberg

9 Navy Long socks

PSSA Senior Girls Touch Football

Mr Jamie Lundberg

10 Navy Long socks

PSSA Junior Boys Touch Football

Miss Janelle Lord

11 Royal /sky blue Long socks

PSSA Senior Boys Touch Football

Miss Janelle Lord

11 Royal / sky blue Long socks

REPRESENTATIVE SPORT

Team Coach Number of

children

Shirt needed (school OR

which specific shirt)

Other Clothing

needed (eg, long socks)

Zone Swimming Miss Danielle McDonald and Mrs Clarissa McCreadie

School Sports Uniform

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Zone Cross Country Mr Jamie Lundberg and Ms Janelle Lord


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Zone Athletics Ms Janelle Lord and Miss Anna Chamberlain


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State PSSA Representatives Mr Jamie Lundberg

Sydney North Team Uniform

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Sydney North Representatives (Carnival)

Mr Jamie Lundberg

Sydney North Jerseys

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Sydney North Representatives (Team Sports)

Mr Jamie Lundberg

Sydney North Jerseys

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National Team Mr Jamie Lundberg

NSW Team Uniform

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Creative Arts

Creative Arts group Teacher/S Number of

children

Uniform Other items

Junior Band Band Teacher: Mr Jamie Watkins

68 Summer Uniform

Instruments

Senior Band Band Teacher: Mr Jamie Watkins

41 Summer Uniform

Instruments

Concert Band Band Teacher: Mrs Renee Burrows

60 Summer Uniform

Instruments

Woodwind Ensemble Ensemble Teacher: Mrs Renee Burrows

20 Summer Uniform

Instruments

Brass Ensemble Ensemble Teacher: Mr Jamie Watkins

11 Summer Uniform

Instruments

Percussion Ensemble Ensemble Teacher: Mr Skinner

6 Summer Uniform

Instruments

String ensemble String Teacher: Mr Jamie Watkins

8 Summer Uniform

Instruments

Band Captains Jasmin C, Tiffany C, Travis L, Gabe P

Mr Watkins or Mrs Burrows (if available)

4 Summer Uniform

Instruments

Stage 3 Choir Teacher: Miss Anna Chamberlain

25 Summer Uniform

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Stage 2 Choir Teacher: Mrs Beth McElhenny and Mrs Rebecca Cameron

30 Summer Uniform

--

Stage 1 Recorder Group Mrs Annette Davidson

30 Summer Uniform

Recorders

Senior Dance Troupe Dance Teacher: Mr Aaron John

25 Costume --



Dance Coordinator: Miss Danielle McDonald

Junior Dance Troupe Dance Teacher: Mr Aaron John Dance Coordinator: Miss Danielle McDonald

34 Costume --

Hip Hop Dance Troupe Dance Teacher: Mr Aaron John Dance Coordinator: Miss Danielle McDonald

21 Costume --

Stage 1 Dance Troupe Mrs Silvia Samaan, Miss Angela Nowland and Miss Caitlin Rawnsley

25 Summer Uniform

--

Leadership and Other Groups

SRC (Captains and Prefects included)

Principal: Mrs Betty Ploeg Teachers: Mr Jerome Wicks and Mrs Sarah Driscoll

67 Summer Uniform

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Debating Teacher: Miss Laura Feeney and Mr Jerome Wicks

10 Summer Uniform

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House Captains Teacher: Ms Janelle Lord

16 Summer Uniform

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Year 2 Art Club Teacher: Mrs Sarah Driscoll and Mrs Rebecca Cameron

26 Summer Uniform

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Year 6 Photos Teachers: Mr Wicks, Miss Chamberlain, Mrs Paterson, Mrs Body

117 Summer Uniform

Year 6 Cover Photos 117 Summer Uniform

Canteen News Thank you to our volunteers. Term 4 Week 1 roster is: Tomorrow will be our last Jelly for a Farmer - 60c.

Mon 15/10 Laura G, Dana C

Tues 16/10 Kelly, Melanie C, Jina

Wed 17/10 Caroline J, Homa M

Thurs 18/10 Jo P, Carolyn L, Clare D

Fri 19/10 Varsha L, Rakhee K, Carol D



As this is the last week of term, stock items are being reduced. Any changes to availability will be reflected on Flexischools. Melanie and Helen Canteen Managers School Banking School banking will resume in Term 4 Week 2. There will be no school banking in Week 1. School Banking Coordinators Uniform Shop TERM 3 – SHOP HOURS

Thursday 27 September – 8:30am to 9:30am – Summer Uniform Sales Resume If you find you have ordered the incorrect size for your child, feel free to place the item back in a plastic bag with details of the correct size you wish to exchange it for, your child’s name and classroom and pass it onto the office who will ensure I receive it for exchange. Provided it still has the label attached and has not been worn you may exchange the item for a like item (i.e. no price difference). Please also remember that the school canteen sells hats ($16) for cash each morning. Georgina Brown Uniform Shop Coordinator Enrolment For Kindergarten 2019 Local students who turn 5 by 31 July 2019 are invited to enrol for Kindergarten next year. If you have a sibling already at school or know a neighbour or friend who is in the Oakhill Drive Public School catchment area, please enrol/ask them to enrol as we are currently planning our Kindergarten Orientation Program. More information regarding out of area applications can be sought from our office. Please contact Susen Sparkes for advice. To see if you reside in our school catchment area please visit: https://education.nsw.gov.au/going-to-a-public-school/finding-a-public-school/using-the-school-finder We encourage parents who have children turning 5 by May, June and July next year to have a talk with your local childcare or preschool regarding whether your child is ready for school next year. For more information regarding school readiness visit… http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/is-my-child-ready-to-start-school

https://education.nsw.gov.au/going-to-a-public-school/finding-a-public-school/using-the-school-finder

https://education.nsw.gov.au/going-to-a-public-school/finding-a-public-school/using-the-school-finder

http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/is-my-child-ready-to-start-school



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Term 3 Week 10 25 September 2018 Dates for your Diary · 2019-11-01 · OAKHILL DRIVE PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Respect, Responsibility, Resilience. Resilience Project, who discusses