Week 5, Term 3...Week 9, Term 3 12th September, 2011 Page 3 Due to banking restrictions, all payments must be received before 10.00am each day. We accept cash, cheque and

Week 9, Term 3 12 th September, 2011

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Congratulations

Our ArtsNorth choir were fantastic at the Opera House on Monday ! “Thank you” to the families who supported

their children to attend the event and to Ms Waterhouse for her time and dedication in training the choir.

Our AFL boys were very gallant in coming Fifth in the state in AFL. This is an extremely successful outcome as

many of these teams play together on the weekends as well as at school. Congratulations on your amazing

skills and “thank you” to Ms Kelsall for her coaching and managing of our AFL team.

“Thank you” to Mrs Stevenson for her organisation of our team for the Zone Athletics Carnival and the whole Zone Carnival. Congratulations to Lauren Trbojevic, Luke Trbojevic, Ben Trbojevic, Jordan Biggs, Rachel Fear, Tayha Young, Evan Kaporis, Max Stevenson, Joel Wiles, Harry Allen, Michael McGrath and Angus Prior who will be representing our school and the Zone at the Regional Carnival at Homebush on Monday. Good luck !!!!

Foyer Changes

Have you noticed our new money collection post boxes in the foyer ? Come in for a visit and have a look. We

now have boxes where payments for excursions, term accounts and sport events can be made. No more

waiting in line to hand in payments ……just drop the envelopes with name and event on the front into the

appropriate box. The boxes have labels and pictures so that our younger students can find the correct box.

“Thank you” to those parents who have so diligently paid their term three accounts. We still have a considerable

amount of money outstanding and reminders will be coming home from the office shortly. Term Four is fast

approaching so we would appreciate all Term Three accounts being finalised before the end of the term.

The SMURFS

The advanced screening of the SMURFS will be taking place next Monday….tickets will still be on sale on

Monday. This event is open to all students not just the band. The band committee is managing the event as a

fundraiser but all students are invited to attend. The most recent flyers went home today and tickets will be on

sale on Monday outside the library. Don’t miss out !

Staff Changes

Mrs Blinkhorne commences her long service leave today and Ms Rosemary Malone will be teaching 6B in her

absence. Mrs Blinkhorne will be returning to school early in term 4.

Congratulations to Mr Rees who has been successful in gaining a transfer to Artarmon Public School from the

commencement of next year. We will be very sad to lose Mr Rees, but professionally it is wonderful opportunity.

Industrial Action

Thank you to the Mona Vale School Community for their understanding this week during the Industrial Action.

Regards

Michelle Jacobs,

Principal

From the Principal


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Kindergarten Orientation dates for next term: Wednesday 19th October, Wednesday 16th

November and Thursday 24th November.

Final Payment (TBA) for Year 6 Bush Camp due 26th October, 2011.

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Instead of our usual mufti day to raise money for Stewart House the SRC will be holding A

BRING AND BUY event. On the day could you please send ONE book or stuffed toy to school

with your child. It will be held in week nine, Thursday, 15th September. Items will cost either $1

or $2. All money raised will be donated to Stewart House. All years K-6 will be involved.

Regards, SRC

TERM 3 Week 9 12/09/11 to 16/09/11

Monday

Have you paid for the kindergarten excursion on Friday to the zoo? 8.30am and 2.30pm Purchase your tickets for Smurf movie outside the library$20.00 each or $25.00 for Grand Recliner seats. Everybody welcome – come and support our MPS band program. NAPLAN results coming home.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday SRC Bring and Buy event – bring $1 in $2 for Stewart House

Friday

Spring PSSA commences 7-9pm Funky Fluoro Disco

Kindergarten excursion today Final day for payment - Year 2 excursion to the zoo next Friday Kindergarten to excursion to Taronga Zoo today Australian Citizenship Day

TERM 3 Week 10 19/09/11 to 23/09/11

Monday Have you paid for the Year 2 excursion to the zoo on Friday?

Tuesday Last P&C meeting of the term

Wednesday If you have already paid your Year 6 Bush Camp deposit, your 2nd “part payment “ is due today. Final payment (TBA) due on 26th October.

Thursday

Friday Year 2 excursion to the zoo Last day of term 3. School returns on Monday 10th October.

Mona Vale Term Planner

SRC INFORMATION


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Due to banking restrictions, all payments must be received before 10.00am each day. We

accept cash, cheque and credit card payments (Visa and Mastercard only). Credit card

payments are only accepted for amounts over $15.00.

Payment for all events/performances and excursions should be received by the office at

least a week prior to the event. There is a reminder in the newsletter for your

convenience. Paying promptly will ensure that we have the numbers finalised and

adequate buses booked for the children.

There are now silver boxes located in the Administration building foyer where you can

post your payments. Thank you to all those families who have paid their term 3 account.

A reminder account will be sent out this week to all families for outstanding payments.

Administration is open from 8.30am – 3.15pm Monday to Friday.

Bungan Street Development Application – changes to plan

Celebrating 100 years of History

Mona Vale Public School’s

Centenary of Teaching

Your Stories from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s

Were you a student at the school during these decades?

We would love to hear from you and weave some of your stories into our Centenary

Historical Book, which is due for publication early in 2012.

Bev Lewis, an ex Teacher and historian of the School has nearly finished her wonderful

book but just needs some gaps filled.

Can you help? Please contact Bev Lewis via a note to the School Office – Bev has a

permanent pigeon hole there, or you can email her via the School: monavale-

[email protected].

The Centenary Committee, Mona Vale Public School,

Chair: Mrs Elizabeth Crick Vice Principal, Bev Lewis - MVPS Historian, Melissa Stevenson

- Teacher Liaison, Angela Cohen - P&C Liaison, Louise Anderson - Centenary Secretary

All enquiries can be directed to c/o [email protected]

FROM THE OFFICE

Centenary Information

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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The canteen is ABSOLUTELY DESPERATE FOR SOMEONE TO TAKE ON A WEDNESDAY SHIFT. There are only 2 dates left on this shift for the remainder of the year: 19th October and 16th November. Please if you can spare these two days from 9am -1pm the canteen staff would appreciate your support. Please call us on 9997 2442. Canteen Roster

Monday 12 September

Tuesday 13 September

Wednesday 14 September

Thursday 15 September

Friday 16 September

Monday 19 September

Rosita, Sam Yarwood

Helena Nobs, Michelle LeCreurer, Naomi Porter

Chiquita, Anna Fear HELPERS NEEDED!

Deanna James, Mira Marov, Louise Crowther

Ali Turner, Gi Graziano, Jen Wingham

Trudi Seymour, Katrina Ginsburg, Therese Creed

Paul Kelly Cup – State Finals 2011

On Wednesday 7th September, our AFL team went out to Blacktown Olympic Park to

participate in the State Finals for the Paul Kelly Cup. There were 24 teams in total and we

played 3 pool games. We lost our first game against Bowral 33-32, we then won our second

game against Rissallah 66-0. We knew we had to win our third game to have any chance to

make it into the finals and the boys pulled together and played an amazing game of football

to beat Belmont 49-22.

We then had our quarter finals against Coogee. Now, Coogee smashed us at the last gala

day, but the boys focused on playing our game and working together as a team.

Unfortunately, we lost 35-22, but what an effort!!!!

500 schools participated in this competition and we are Equal 5th in NSW – WOW – I’m so

proud of all the boys – my cheeks are still hurting from smiling so much!!!!!

I would like to thank all the parents for their help, support and encouragement. We could

not have gotten to our carnivals without you, and we would not have gone so well without

your constant cheering and enthusiasm- so THANKYOU

I would also like to thank all the boys for your dedication, the way you represented your

team and school, and your belief in yourselves and each other. You played some outstanding

football throughout the competition and you should hold your heads high. You are Equal

5th!!!!

Miss Kelsall

Canteen News

Sport


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Pittwater PSSA Zone Athletics Carnival Results

Congratulations to all of our Zone Athletics team members who performed

their very best at the zone carnival on Tuesday. We are very proud of your

achievements and your sportsmanship. I could hear the ‘Mighty Mona’ song all

day. Thank-you for your team spirit. I felt very proud of you all.

Congratulations to the following team members: Field Events Results

Boys Girls

High Jump High Jump

11yrs: 3rd – Lauren Trbojevic

Senior:1st – Luke Trbojevic

Long Jump Long Jump

Junior: 2nd – Ben Trbojevic Senior: 3rd – Brigette Kearney

11yrs: 2nd- Jordan Biggs

Senior:1st – Luke Trbojevic

Shot Put Shot Put

Junior: 1st – Ben Trbojevic 11yrs: 1st – Rachel Fear (new record)

Senior:1st – Tayha Young

3rd- Brigette Kearney


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Track Events Results

Boys Girls

200m 200m

Junior: 1st – Ben Trbojevic (new record) 11yrs: Finalist: Rachel Fear

11yrs: Finalist: Jordan Biggs

Trent Turner

Senior: 1st – Evan Kaporis (new record) Senior:

Finalist: Luke Trbojevic Finalist: Djirri Desmond

Boronia Dixon

100m 100m

8yrs: Finalist: Tom Morrison 8yrs: Finalist: Emily Hardman

Oskar Warner

10yrs: 1st-Ben Trbojevic (new record)

Finalist: Harry Allan

11yrs: 2nd – Jordan Biggs

12yrs: 1st– Evan Kaporis (new record) Finalist: Djirri Desmond

RELAYS

Junior: 1st – Mona Vale (new record)

Max Stevenson

Harry Allan

Joel Wiles

Ben Trbojevic

4th: Mona Vale

Ella Worland

Leila deYoung

Jasmine Bonomi

Sidney Nobs

Senior: 1st –Mona Vale

Michael McGrath

Luke Trbojevic

Angus Prior

Evan Kaporis

4th: Mona Vale

Stacey Birrell

Boronia Dixon

Djirri Desmond

Brigette Kearney

800m


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Junior: 2nd – Max Stevenson

11yrs: 4th Daniel Bteddini 4th Inde Halligan

Congratulations to Rachel, Ben (2), Evan (2) and the Junior Boys relay team (Max, Harry,

Joel and Ben) for breaking 6 Zone records between you. An amazing effort!!! Well done!!!

Thanks to the Mona Vale House Captains and Vice Captains who came to help on the day.

Adam French, Alec Franks, Penelope Fraser, Hannah Croft, Jessica O’Donnell, Adam Loader,

Marcus Larosa and Tori Larosa.

Good Luck to our Mona Vale students who will be representing Pittwater Zone at the Regional

Athletics Carnival on Monday at Homebush. Looking forward to a great day.

Lauren Trbojevic, Luke Trbojevic, Ben Trbojevic, Jordan Biggs, Rachel Fear, Tayha Young,

Evan Kaporis, Max Stevenson, Joel Wiles, Harry Allen, Michael McGrath and Angus Prior.

Kind Regards, Mel Stevenson

Safe sparks

Electricity Safety Week aims to teach children how to stay safe around electricity both at

home and outdoors. Through the special Electricity Safety Week curriculum, developed

by the department and the NSW Science and Technology K-6 syllabus, students learn

about a wide range of electrical equipment, from substations that power whole suburbs

to everyday household appliances. For more info: www.electrickids.com.au

Congratulations to all students who were involved in the 2011 ArtsNorth Primary Choral

Concert at Sydney Opera House on Monday night. What an amazing night it was!

The ArtsNorth choir sang in a combined choir of approximately 700 students which was

a great experience. The quality of singing was outstanding. Thank you for all your hard

work and dedication.

We also had some students involved in the Northern Sydney Schools Wind Orchestra

who played superbly; their high quality of musicianship and performance should be

commended.

Well done everyone!

Kristy Waterhouse

ArtsNorth Primary Choral Concert

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REGULAR OPENING HOURS

Mondays 2.30-3.00pm (Terms 1, 2 & 4)

Tuesdays & Thursdays 8.30-10.30am (Terms1-4)

STOCK- TAKE

The Uniform Shop will be closing at 9.30am on Thursday 22nd Sept due to stock-take.

SOCKS

New sport sock with an anti-bacteria shield (fresh feet) now avail in Uniform Shop, ankle

style.

WORKING BEE

The Uniform shop will be moving into its brand new space in up & coming school

holidays-Thursday 6th October. Helper’s needed to assist. Meeting time 9.30am outside

existing Uniform shop (Emma st car park entrance).Parent’s welcome to bring at home

students & siblings, supplied with footy/soccer balls etc for play time on Waratah Oval.

Working bee will include moving clothing & helping set up New Shop. Lunch provided.

Pls call Tracey – Shop Supervisor

SUMMER CHANGEOVER

Summer Uniform Changeover will start in Term 4, with the wearing of summer or winter

uniform in weeks 1 & 2.All students to be in Summer Uniform by week 3.

ROSTER

Tuesday 13TH Sept–Jenny Dael Thursday 15TH Sept-Michelle Gregory

Tuesday 20TH Sept-Jenny Dael Thursday 22ND Sept –STOCK TAKE

Tracey Cranston-Uniform Shop Supervisor

Volunteers needed pls call if you can spare a couple of hours.

Mobile 0427 224 893 or [email protected]

Replies to enquiries will only be returned in shop opening hours.

Uniform Shop

mailto:[email protected]


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Concert Band will be performing at the Honour Assembly on Wednesday September 21st . Parents are warmly invited to attend.

Term 4 Dates for the diary Tuesday October 11th Band Committee meeting, 7pm in the school library. Thursday October 20th Special treat for all of our hard working band children! The Police Band will be performing, and the children will have an opportunity to play along with them. This will take place during school time. Tuesday October 25th School Musicale Evening in the school hall. All bands will be performing. Thursday December 1st, School Carols Evening Monday December 5th , Big Band Bash. This is our fun end of year evening performance and party. Thursday December 8th, Honour Assembly. Training Band to perform. Friday December 9th, Years 3-6 Disco Tuesday December 13th, Presentation Day. Performance Band will be playing.

Disco Years 3-6 ‘Band fundraising’ School Disco is on Friday September 16 th, 7-9pm Theme: FLURO Tickets: $12

We are asking parents of Concert Band to volunteer for this disco please( Or, please feel free to volunteer if you haven’t already this year). We would love to hear from you, please email Allison at [email protected]

IMPORTANT BAND MESSAGE *** We have had one wonderful band mum volunteer to take over the disco’s for next year, but we are needing one more mum or dad please to complete the team! We want to ensure that we are able to continue this profitable, and extremely fun fundraiser, so please send us an email to the address below if you are interested or have any questions ***

Congratulations to Sharon Nobs who passed her Grade 2 AMEB trumpet exam with flying colours! Well done. President - David Wilkinson 0418 227 099 Vice President - Margie Layman 0418 769 623 Secretary - Claire Hammond 0404 858 921 Treasurer - Hayley Malone 0415 665 737 Instrument Hire - Vanessa Patterson 0421 274 676 Band email: [email protected]

Band News

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Mr Sun would like any wool remnants or balls of wool to be given to him for use

in making the Spidamark bookmarks. Mr Sun would also like to thank the school

community for their generosity in purchasing Spidamarks. To date, Mr Sun has

raised over $600 for the Save the Children Fund to feed the starving refugee

children in Africa. Congratulations Mr Sun for your efforts....and to the School

Community; please consider purchasing a wonderful handmade bookmark in the

shape of a spider for your child/children.


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Woolworths Earn and Learn

LAST WEEK

WE WANT YOUR

RECEIPTS!!!

The Woolworths ‘Earn and Learn’ program ends on September 18th. We’ve now collected

just over 13,000 points but we still need a lot more! Keep bringing in your receipts and

putting them in the box in the front office.

You can track how Mona Vale School is doing online at

woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn.

Thank you for your support.

Coles Sports for Schools

Mona Vale Public School has once again registered for the Coles Sports for Schools Program. From August 11 through to October 18th, we can collect vouchers by shopping at any Coles, Coles online, Pick n’Pay or BI-LO supermarket. For every $10 spent, we earn 1 voucher 1 x Coles Sports for Schools voucher = 1 Point The points collected will enable us to purchase much needed sports equipment for schools in the Northern Territory. There will be a box in the office clearly marked for the vouchers to be placed into.

We will keep a running tally and let the students know each week at our Chook

Lotto Assembly.

Thank you in anticipation. Collection Box in Office

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Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Behaviour management program suitable for parents of children (3-8yrs). Clear strategies on

how to encourage desirable behaviour and manage persistent misbehaviour.

(7wks/2.5 hrs - 4 group sessions/ two 1:1 phone sessions over 3 weeks, with final group

session Wk 8)

Chatswood (19/10)

Communicating with Kids (based on PET) 6 week/2.5hrs course providing communication skills for building effective long term relationships with your children and other important people in your life. (Age group: 4-12 yrs)

Chatswood (20/10)

Communicating with Teens 5wks/2.5hrs Aims to increase your understanding of your adolescent’s needs & behaviour with skills to

relate to them.

Chatswood (1/11)

Term 4, 2011 Courses/Workshops begin from 17/10

Please phone for a brochure or information

about the courses/workshops/seminars on 9887 5830

Workshops for Parents (2.5 hours) Teens Workshops Dealing with Teen’s Back Chat at Chatswood (25/10)

Understanding Your Toddler and Discipline at Chatswood (17/10) Bully Busting Workshop, at a school near you Transition to School, at a school near you Transition to High School, at a school near you

Triple P (PPP) Seminar Series (1-12 years) and (Teens)

NEW Resilient Kids at Chatswood (16/11)

Workshops/Seminars available on request – to organise these or for details of those scheduled for this term, phone 9887-5830


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Tennis Northern Beaches

Tennis Northern Beaches is holding its annual Primary Schools

Challenge on September 17 from 9am-12pm at Wakehurst Tennis

Centre in Seaforth. The cost is $10 per player. Schools can

enter up to four teams of six players (3 doubles pairs). Our

team went very well last year and we're looking forward to doing

even better this year! If your child would be interested please

contact Yael Blinco - [email protected] ASAP so we can try

to get some full teams together. Players need to be competition

standard (not necessarily playing competition).

Warriewood Surf Life Saving Club

NIPPERS REGISTRATION - 2011/12 Season

Sunday, 11th September 11:00am - 1:00pm

Sunday, 18th September 11:00am - 1:00pm

mailto:[email protected]


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Northern Beaches

MULTI FAMILY FUN DAY

For families affected by mental illness

What is it?

This is a day where families can meet together, learn and share information and experiences about how they cope with mental illness. This will be done in a supportive and caring environment with lots of fun activities.

Where: Community Health Building, Physiotherapy Room, Mona Vale Hospital, Coronation St Mona Vale.

When: Monday the 26thth of September 2011 (1st week of school holidays). 9.30am -3.00pm

Who: The Northern Beaches COPMI Clinician and staff from the Child and Family Counselling Team and Mental Health Team at Queenscliff Health Centre will coordinate this day.

It is for primary school age children and their parents and carers, including grandparents. Older and younger siblings may also be able to attend if appropriate (please discuss this with us first).

Cost: FREE – We will provide lunch and refreshments for the day.

What to bring: Please bring any food or drinks you may need if you have special dietary needs.

For further information or to book a place, please contact Lee Meredith, on 94662500

Please let us know if you would like to come and how many people will be attending from your family

Pittwater and Warringah Council will be hosting a Bike Week NSW activity at the Berry Reserve Markets on Sunday 18th September.

We would like to place an advert in your school newsletters to promote the event and the training

activities available on the day. We were thinking of placing an advert during the week commencing 5 September (next week).

Can you please let me know if we are able to do this, how much you charge for advertising space

and when you require the artwork.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Michelle Carter

Road Safety Officer Pittwater Council

ph: 9970 1196 mob: 0434 073 289


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COLLAROY SURF CLUB The Collaroy Surf Club would like to extend an invitation to all students who may be interested in joining

the Club and participating in surf life saving activities over the upcoming 2011-12 Season.

Collaroy Surf Club has a proud history in respect to family participation, competition and services to the

Community. Our junior member (Nippers) activities cater for Surf Awareness and Participation from age 5

to 13 years. From there, Nippers move into the transitionary Cadets section before joining the seniors.

There’s something at the Club to cater for all interests and all levels, whether that be on the Beach or in

the Water. Children might simply want to gain an awareness of Surf Lifesaving and basic surf skills

through to elite Competition at State and National levels. Parents are also encouraged to participate, with

many gaining their Bronze Medallion.

Nipper registrations will be taken on September 11th & 18

th 2010 from 9am-12pm, upstairs at the

Clubhouse on Pittwater Rd, Collaroy. (New members - remember to bring your birth certificate). Or at

Collaroy beach when the season starts on Sundays from October 16h at 9.00am.Enquiries can be made

to Martin Bowyer at [email protected], on 0418 662 358, or at the club website

http://www.collaroysurfclub.com.au/collaroy/join_the_nippers.html

North Narrabeen SLSC North Narrabeen SLSC would like to invite you all to our Nippers registration days on the 11

th & 18

th of

September 2011 at the North Narrabeen Surf Club, Malcolm Street, North Narrabeen. Between 9am &

noon.

Our aim at North Narrabeen is to educate our children to be competent and safe in the beach/surf

equipment. Surf knowledge and techniques are gradually introduced to the children in relation to their

age and ability; ultimately at the age of 13, they will attain their Surf Rescue Certificate, which is one short

step below the Bronze Medallion. Nippers participate in age groups starting from 6 through to 14.

Whilst all children are encouraged to improve their surf skills through regular competition, no children is

forced or pressured to do something he or she does not want to do. We ultimately just want to see the

children have FUN at Nippers and enjoy coming to the beach each Sunday.

Extra coaching in both water and beach events is available to all Nippers who wish to improve their skills.

For further information please contact North Narrabeen Nippers Secretary Geoff Halpin on

[email protected] Mobile 0412 541 183

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TAKE HOME A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER

Give your children the wonderful opportunity to have an international

big brother or big sister by hosting one of our exceptional

international students arriving in Australia in February 2012 for

their 5 or 10 month programs. Our international students from France,

Germany, Italy, Austria, Japan, the U.S.A and Canada will live as a

local, attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own spending

money and comprehensive insurance cover - all arranged by Southern

Cross Cultural Exchange. Visit us at

www.scce.com.au, email

[email protected] or call us toll free

on 1800 500 501, request our little booklets of international student

profiles,and capture the spirit of family and friendship!

Thanks and kind regards,

Robert Lindsay

Inbound Program Manager

SOUTHERN CROSS CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Tel: +61 (0)3 9775 4711

Fax: +61 (0)3 9775 4971

Toll Free: 1800 500 501

Post: Locked Bag 1200, Mt Eliza , Victoria , 3930

Web: www.scce.com.au

email: [email protected]

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