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Bay Road, Waverton, 2060. Telephone 9955 2822 Facsimile 9956 6802 Email [email protected]

TThhee DDeemmNewsletter

Co-operating school withThe University of Sydney

Tuesday 30 March 2010 Week 10 Term 1

Dear Parents / Carers,

As we reflect back on another successfulterm at the DEM there have been manyachievements and experiences worthcelebrating.On the academic front, students haveenthusiastically been engaging in a widerange of learning activities including;readers’ theatre, literature circles, visualliteracy, open ended maths challenges,problem solving and even designingsustainable homes.Children have also participated inworkshops for cooking, music, puppetry,visual arts, drama and Mandarin.Camps and excursions enjoyed this terminclude the Creative Arts Camp, theLeadership Camp, the Stage threeMuseum excursion and of courseKindergartens’ Teddy Bears Picnic.Our community has had manyopportunities to meet, mingle, learn andplan through events such as; the highlysuccessful Welcome BBQ, the My SchoolInformation Night, Parent TeacherInformation nights and of course theP&C meetings.Healthy minds need healthy bodies andso teachers and parents at the DEM havethis term been encouraging the studentsto continue participating in fitnessactivities that support a healthy lifestyle.This has included; gymnastics, the Zenmartial arts program, ride to school day ,the annual swimming carnival, DEMbreakfasts and of course participation bymany in the DEM basketball competition.The term has definitely been a busy,productive and enjoyable one. Thank youto all the parents, staff and students whohave worked so hard to ensure that ourchildren have the best possibleeducation. We would like to invite youto join us on Wednesday morning

before school when our school bandhelp celebrate the end of term byperforming in the playground with theirHot Cross Buns Easter Performance at8.00am.

Website UpdateAs mentioned last week our new websitehas been launched and we arecommitted to ensuring that it meets theneeds of the community. The website isan off-the-shelf DET package that allowsthe school to easily customise content(not layout) but also allows teachers tokeep their focus on the thing thatmatters most - the education of yourchildren. Ensuring the effectiveness ofthe website calendar has been our firstpriority as we realise that for manyworking parents this is essential.Towards this aim, this week we havecontacted the DET with regards to howthe website calendar can be modified sothat the events are signposted withclearer headings. Next term our focuswill be to ensure that families haveaccess via the website to not only theDEM newsletter but also to an onlineterm newsletter from each grade. Thesegrade newsletters will have timetables,important dates and also informationregarding grade teaching and learningprograms. Please feel free to emailsuggestions regarding the types ofinformation you would like to see on thewebsite so that we can continue toimprove on our school communication.myra [email protected] website address is;

. http://www.nthsyddem-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Kind regardsMyra WearnePrincipal

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Wednesday 31stMarch*School CrossCountry*Band ‘Hot CrossBun’ concert 8am

Thursday 1st April*Crazy Hair Day*Last day Term 1

Students returnTuesday 20 April

Wednesday 21and Thursday 22AprilSchool photos

Friday 23 AprilAnzac Dayceremony atschool

SCHOOL NEWS

DEM NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION

This is the last time you will receive an emailed copy of the Dem Newsletter. Because of theongoing problems we are having emailing the newsletter through the Education Department’semail system we have decided to change the method of delivery.

As from week 1 term 2 you will receive an email informing you that the Dem has been placed onthe school’s website. The address for our new website is www.nthsyddem-p.schools.nsw.edu.au.

International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS)

The ICAS Computer test for Years 3-6 will be held on May 25. If you are interested in yourchild/ren taking part in any ICAS tests which include Maths, English, Computer, Science,Spelling, Writing contact Ashley Grimmond on his email address below. Money for theComputer test ($6) must be received by April 27. Unfortunately we cannot accept payment afterthis date.

Contact: [email protected]

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER

If you would like to have a family photograph – there are special family envelopes available in theoffice. Pick one up the next time you are in the school.

Change is not available from the office.

IMPETIGO (or school sores) ALERT!!

There have been outbreaks of this disease in children from Kindergarten to year 3. This is avery contagious disease and should be treated by a medical practitioner.

Symptoms – Small red spots which change into blisters that fill with pus and become crusted,usually on the face, hands or scalp. Children need to be kept at home until treatment starts.Sores should be covered with a watertight dressing.

Prevention – Careful hand washing

CRAZY HAIR DAY

Donation of a gold coin will go straight to our World Vision sponsored child Nikko. Students cancome with crazy hair and plain clothes. Have fun!

Above: Morning tea celebrated by those who took part in the Families in Cultural TransCourse held on Thursday mornings during Term 1.

LIBRARY QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body

Richard Steele.

St Thomas’ Anglican Church and Jaffa Clubare organising a K

or email

CRAZY HAIR DAY


SRC committee

Morning tea celebrated by those who took part in the Families in Cultural Transheld on Thursday mornings during Term 1.

LIBRARY QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”

Fab & Fun Day is back!St Thomas’ Anglican Church and Jaffa Club

are organising a K-Yr 6 programme for the Term 2pupil free day

on Monday 19th April.9am – 3pm at $5 per child.

Contact Alison on 8908 4809or email [email protected]

for more details.


Morning tea celebrated by those who took part in the Families in Cultural Transition (FICTS)

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programme for the Term 2

NSDS Dance Groups

Both the Wakakirri dance group and the Stage 2

Dance group will resume Week 2 of Term 2.

The Stage 3 Wakakirri dance group have begun

to learn the routine for their big day in August!

Well done those students who have pledged to

give up time at lunch to be part of this great

programme.

Stage 2 DanceExpression of Interest forms have gone out

for students in Year 3 and 4 who are

interested in being part of the Stage 2

Dance Group this year.

There are only 30 spaces available.

Forms will be collected Wednesday 31st March from the

office after 5pm.

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Kindergarten - Year 1 - Year 2Let’s Eat!By Ana Zamorano and Julie Vivas

Gazpacho, roast pollo, empanadas - aSpanish mother's lunchtime meal is notcomplete unless the whole family istogether. One day, mum is the missingfamily member at lunchtime in this storyof the daily life of a Spanish family.

Book Number #12096

Ten Fat SausagesBy Elke Zinsmeister

Ten fat sausages were sizzling in the panbut they're disappearing fast. Countalong and find out where the sausageshave gone.

Book Number #52907

Year 5 - Year 6

The Battle for Rondo

By Emily Rodda

Peril awaits Leo and Mimi on theirreturn to Rondo. With the help ofRondo's best witches and wizards,their friends plan to combat theBlue Queen's attacks. But defenceis no longer enough. The queen hasa dragon and is plotting a terriblerevenge on those who defied her. Adaring plan, a reckless quest and amysterious prophecy test thefriends' wits and courage as theyplunge into danger and battle.

Book Number # 9066

Put yourfeet upwith agreatbooktheseholidays!

Stephen’s Music

By Sofie Laguna & AnnaPignataro

When Stephen first hearsthe sound of the flute hiswhole world changes. Heknows he must have one inhis life but he mustconvince his parents first.

Book Number # 8008

Tales FromShakespeare

By Charles andMary Lamb

Prose adaptations oftwenty ofShakespeare's workswritten especially forchildren.

Book Number #

400

Register now – at https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html use your DET username and

password to logon to the Premier’s Reading Challenge!

InformatIon for parents

For further enquiries www.rta.nsw.gov.au | 13 22 13Move Ahead with Street Sense is a road safety education program delivered as part of the PDHPE program in all NSW primary schools

July 2009 RTA/Pub. 09.308C Stock No 4509 4516

40km/h school zones

The 40km/h school zone slows traffic in the vicinity of the school.

Most 40km/h school zones operate between 8am and 9:30am and from 2:30pm till 4pm. The 40km/h school zone speed limit must be observed even if school children cannot be seen.

A 40km/h school zone operates on all gazetted school days including staff development days (pupil free days).

While some schools may operate on different term dates, school zone speed limits MUST be adhered to during NSW Government determined school terms.

Gazetted school term dates for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 are listed below.

Gazetted school term dates can be found on the RTA website and

the websites of the NSW Board of Studies and the NSW Department of Education and Training.

Western Division

A small number of schools in the Western Division of NSW commence the school year one week later than schools in the remainder of the state.

Non-standard 40km/h school zone times

There are a small number of non-standard school zone times in NSW. Red signs at these schools display the non-standard times which apply.

The minimum penalty for speeding in an operating 40km/h school zone is a $141 fine and the loss of 2* demerit points.

Dragon's teeth road markings

To increase motorists’ awareness of 40km/h school zones, triangular dragon’s teeth road markings will indicate that the vehicle is entering a school zone.

GAZETTED SCHOOL TERM DATES

2009 2010 2011 2012

TERM 1 27 January to 9 April 27 January to 1 April 28 January to 8 April 27 January to 5 April

TERM 2 28 April to 10 July 19 April to 2 July 26 April to 1 July 23 April to 29 June

TERM 3 27 July to 2 October 19 July to 24 September 18 July to 23 September 16 July to 21 September

TERM 4 19 October to 18 December

11 October to 17 December



Minimum fines and loss of demerit points for exceeding the 40km/h speed limit in an operating school zone

If you exceed 40km/h in an operating school zone in a light vehicle by:

Minimum fine

Minimum loss of demerit points

• 10 km/h and under

• More than 10km/h but less than 20 km/h



• More than 45 km/h

$141

$253

$422

$816

$1,859

2*

4*

5*

6*

7*

*These values are higher for provisional drivers and are doubled during designated holiday/long weekend periods.

THE DEM ADVERTISEMENTSA P& C initiated project

For information on advertising rates contact Lisa Coles at [email protected]

Advertisements do not indicate endorsement by the school

Join us these school holidays at our

K ID S 2 K AN G AR O OSHoliday Clinic at Willoughby Park, Willoughby

Every child will receive:- Lunch (sausage sandwich and a drink)

- Instruction from qualified ARLD Coaches

- Kids 2 Kangaroos Pack including: boot bag, football, kicking tee, water bottle,

poster and a chance to win loads of prizes!!

- Every Participant will go in the running to win a Central Coast BearsFoundation Jersey and a Family Members Package!

For more information or help with registration contact\

North Sydney Development Officer: Jess Palmer

Phone: 9245 3069 or 0411 159 428 Fax: 9929 9548

Date: Thursday 8th of April

Venue: Willoughby Park, Willoughby

Time: 10am–2pm (registration starts at 9.15am)

Cost: $40.00

Who: Boys & Girls, ages 5-12yrs

PLUS

To register download the Kids to Kangaroos form at:www.arldevelopment.com.au

Go to Upcoming Clinics, click on (see all clinics) and click on North Sydney Holiday Clinic!




SPORTS FUN HOLIDAY CAMPSAGES 3 - 7

Neutral Bay Tennis Club

Our Holiday Camps are a great wayto keep the kids active andentertained during the next holidays.The multi sport camps focus on anumber of sports including cricket,soccer, basketball, tennis, hockeyT Ball and football.Apr 2010 Holiday Camps:Dates: Wed 7th & Fri 9th AprMon 12th Wed 14th & Fri 16th Apr

Times: 9.30am - 1.00pmCost: $50 per child per day (incl.GST). 10% discount for families.* All children will receive campcertificate and great prizes*

Mention this ad to receive a FREEday when you book two or moredays.For more info call Ben on0404 850 319or visit www.sportsfun.com.au

Tennis & Multi SportHoliday Camps April 2010Coaching Director – Michael RitchieFully insured, Member Tennis NSW

Week 1 - Tuesday 6/04/10 –Friday 9/04/10

Location - Cammeray Tennis Club, Cnr Park Ave& Ernest Street, CammerayPh: 9953 3878 Mob: 0402 503 610

Time: - 8.15am – 1.00pm daily

Cost: -$160.00 per week or-$40.00 per day (Min 2 days)

Players must bring hat, drink and morning tea daily

Target Age – 5-14 years

Coaching Ratio -1 coach per 6 students

Programme includes Doubles and Singles tournament(Winners trophy) & BBQ lunch on Thursday.

Loads of fun and games daily.

Call Michael Ritchie on 0419 402 005www.michaelritchietennis.com.au

email:julieritchie@optusnet. com.au




ALITY

River Road Tennis CentreHOLIDAY MULTI-SPORT CAMPS

Camp 1: 6/4/10 - 9/4/10 (4 days)Camp 2: 12/4/10 - 16/4/10 (5 days)

Camp 3: 19/4/10 (1 Day Tennis Only)

Tennis OnlyTennis SwimmingTennis Ice SkatingTen Pin bowling option

With Winter Sports now over why not enrol your child into one of our

Term 3 and 4 tennis programs!

For all new enquiries contact River Road Tennis Centre on

9428 3336.

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NSDS P&C Thank the following Sponsors for supporting our SchoolTheir generosity helped make the Welcome BBQ such a great success!

Bunnings Warehouse

Garfish, Kirribilli

Waverton Meats

Toni & Guy Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point

Coco Chocolate, Kirribilli

Ensemble Theatre, KirribilliThe Wright Nanny www.thewrightnanny.com.au

Liz O’Hare-Andersen from ‘4everfit’Epi d’Or, Kirribilli

Flori e Casa, Blues Point Road, McMahons Point

From Paris With Love, Greenwood Plaza, North Sydney

Jim’s Hairdressing, Kirribilli

Vision Personal training

Russ Ixer – for Singing lessons

McLaren St Clinic, North Sydney

Eckersleys, Walker St, North Sydney

NSDS Tuckshop

NSDS Uniform Shop

Thanks to Jessica Cassiro

And a Very special thank you to the Kostamo family for once again donating aWEEKEND AWAY AT CYPRESS LAKES RESORT

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