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CHERTSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Willow Road Springfield 2250

Phone: 4325 3963 4323 1443 Fax: 4323 6891 E‐mail: chertsey‐p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web site: www.chertsey‐p. schools.nsw.edu.au

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FINAL COUNTDOWN to CONCLUDE A WONDERFUL TERM With just this week remaining of Term 1 it is timely to remind parents of the importance for all students to attend school each day up to and including the last day of term, Friday April 8, unless genuine medical or other reasons prevent this occurring. It is also important to remind parents that the first student day for Term 2 is THURSDAY 28th April. Please note, that Monday the 25th April is the ANZAC Day holiday, Tuesday, 26th April is a Easter Public Holiday and Wednesday, 27th April is our staff’s School Development Day. This is to be held at Woodport PS and will involve teachers within the Erina Learning Community of schools combining to lead and participate in professional learning workshops. It would be greatly appreciated if you could make alternative arrangements for your child/ren on our School Development Day. Also coming up this week are the Easter raffle draws (thank you to the school’s P&C for organising the raffles), K-2 Easter Hat Parade (thank you Mrs Auinger for coordinating this activity) which will be held on Thursday from 12.30pm. Additionally, the school Anzac Day ceremony on Friday April 8, commencing in the hall at 9:30am. On Anzac Day (Sunday, April 25), you are welcome to join myself and our school prefects at the Terrigal Dawn Service. Thank you to Miss Whitty for once again coordi-nating our school’s ANZAC Day assembly. Well done Student Representative Council Representatives It was great to see all of our new Student Representative Council (SRC) class representatives receive their badges at last week’s whole school assembly. I am sure with Miss Whitty’s guidance they will learn a great deal about democratic leadership and feel they have contributed in a positive way to our great school. Thank you Miss Whitty for your continued efforts with our SRC. THIS WEEK’S CLASSY ARTICLE This week class 5/6W share with us “Antarctica”. Well done 5/6W.

REMINDER VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS and STUDENT INSURANCE LEVY APPRECIATED For families yet to contribute to the library fund via the Voluntary Contribution scheme and/or the student insurance fund it is not too late. All contributions, no matter the amount, will be gratefully received and will benefit the stu-dents’ education. The school has purchased 5 beaut early incentive prizes to be drawn on Friday, the 20th May, 2011. I would like to wish all of our Chertsey school community a safe and happy holiday break and I look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, 28th April for the commencement of Term 2. John Anderson

Chertsey Primary School Easter Hat Parade

Thursday 7th April 2011 Time: 12:30pm‐1:45pm

Where: COLA All parents and friends are invited to the parade. The parade will commence at 12:30pm in the COLA. K‐2 children will parade around the COLA with their primary buddy. After the parade the winners of the 3‐6 Easter Design Competition will be announced and the P & C will draw ‘The Easter Raffle’. All parents and friends are invited to stay for a picnic lunch. Normal class routines will resume at 1:45pm.

Happy Easter from the staff and students of Chertsey Primary School

NATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS’ DAY

On the 28th of March, over 7000 young leaders from all over Australia went to the National Young Leader’s day that supports the Halogen foundation. The 6 Prefects, Mrs Tomlinson and Mr Anderson had so much fun joining in with all the activi-ties and listening to all of the speakers. There were 5 speakers, Army soldier Mike Martin, Fire Brigade Commissioner Greg Mullins, wheelchair Gold medallist Kurt Fearnley, sailor Jessica Watson and last but not least, Talia Fowler who won 2009’s “So You Think You Can Dance”. They were all so inspiring to us with their stories about leadership. The Prefects were also excited about seeing the dance group Capree, and some short movie clips. But the most important thing we learnt was that being a leader doesn’t mean you win something and gain leadership. You have to be respected and admired by those you are leading. By the Prefects (Jasmine, Tamara, Skye, Brock, Dylan and Marko).

Student Representative Council This semester’s elected members of the Student Repre-sentative council were awarded their badges at last Fri-day’s K-6 Assembly. Congratulations to the following students. I know they will do a fine job representing their classmates. Ms Whitty KH Ben and Nia K/1P Gabrielle and Isaac 1S Matthew and Mara K/2S Kathleen and Fred K/2F Ava 2A Amy and Zali 2/3W Heath and Joshua 3/4M Ryan and Evie 4/5S Holly and Matthew 3/6V Dylan K/6D Jordan 5/6F Aithne and Ethan 5/6W Mitchell and Natalie

Mitchell’s Antarctic Puzzle Book.

Sage’s Collage on Captain Cook.

Natalie’s Collage on Douglas Mawson.

Stephanie’s Antarctic Board Game.

“This Term 5/6W has been studying Antarctica in HSIE. These are our major projects about famous Antarctic explorers.” by Stephanie, Corey, Mitchell, Natalie and Sage.

Corey’s Antarctic Puzzle Book.

Important Dates for 2011 International Competitions and Assessments (ICAS)

Please see Mrs Stuckey this week if you require an entry form. Thank you

Subject Closing Date for entries Sitting Date Computer Skills Friday 1 April Tuesday 24 May

Science Friday 1 April Wednesday 8 June

Spelling Friday 1 April Tuesday 21 June

Writing Friday 1 April Tuesday 21 June

English Friday 1 April Tuesday 2 August

Mathematics Friday 1 April Tuesday 16 August

Subject Closing Date for entries Sitting Date Computer Skills Friday 1 April Tuesday 24 May

Science Friday 1 April Wednesday 8 June

Spelling Friday 1 April Tuesday 21 June

Writing Friday 1 April Tuesday 21 June

English Friday 1 April Tuesday 2 August

Mathematics Friday 1 April Tuesday 16 August

Congratulations Children! Merit Awards

Jazz KH Mary KH Tekeia K/1P Zac K/1P Joel 1S Charlie 1S Samuel 2A Braydon 2A Daemon K/2S Dane K/2F Mitchel 2/3W Makayla 2/3W Isaac Library Jacob (2A) STLA Indiana 3/4M Elise 3/4M Heath 4/5S Sarah 4/5S Dylan 3-6V Tate K-6D Beki K-6D Amy 5/6F Tom 5/6F Chantelle 5/6W Brock 5/6W Tully Library Hope (4/5S) STLA Ryan (3/4M STLA

Sport House Captains’ and Vice Captains’ badges will be handed out at this Fridays Assembly.

All Parents are welcome to attend.

Mothers Day Stall 2011 This year’s Mothers Day Stall will be run on Tuesday 3 May 2011. So get your kids to start saving their money now. Items will be priced at $2, $4, $5 and $6. There will be heaps to chose from. Pens; candles; soaps and body products; coffee and travel mugs; notebooks and more. We are looking for volunteers to assist on the day (from about 9am) and possibly a few days before (with sorting of gifts etc). If you can help please contact me through the school office. All assistance is greatly appreciated. Michelle Frazer P & C Secretary

CHERTSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL Dear Parents On Friday 8, April at 9.30am we will be conducting our ANZAC Day Assembly. All students will attend. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to share this occasion with your children and we hope you are able to attend. Special guests will include Mr Bob Bethel, Mr Paul Davis, Mr Peter Wyllie and Mr Terry Saxby. Children are asked to bring along a flower to place on our ANZAC display outside the hall at the end of the assembly. You are also invited to attend the Dawn Service at Terrigal where our Prefects will represent our school by laying a wreath at the cenotaph. Yours Sincerely Anne Whitty

DANCE CLASSES Fun while learning, Modern dance & Hip hop 5⅟2 to 7years 4pm Thursday’s Erina/Springfield in the Chertsey primary school cottage. Teens Modern/jazz & hip hop from 11years Commencing April 5pm Tuesday's Gosford/Narara, A fun way to learn Modern & Hip hop dance moves or improve dance technique. Charity show perform-

ances & End of year ConcertQualified dance instructor Miss Carmen

Fontaine Academy of dance Phone: 0415 - 964 688

Dance classes from 15months old are also available in Baby fun dance, Modern & Tap dance. (Boys welcome)

places available now in Modern dance & singing 3 to 4years 10:30am Wednesday's + baby fun 15m to 2years10am Gosford/Narara &

4 to 5years 4pm Wednesday's at Gosford/Narara 4 to 5years 4pm Wednesday's at Gosford/Narara

Phone: 0415 - 964 688 or email: fontaineacademy@hotmail.com

CHERTSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL Willow Road, Springfield NSW 2250 • Phone (02) 4325 3963 (02) 4323 1443 • Fax (02) 4323 6891

Email – chertsey-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au ABN 69 255 277 332 16th February 2011 Dear Parents/Carers

2011 VOLUNTARY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION What is A Voluntary School Contribution? Schools request a contribution from parents each year to supplement existing funding. Our school relies on these contributions to provide additional school library resources for our students. How Much? The suggested contribution is $30 per child or $60 per family. Please note that this is much less than many schools and equates to less than $1 per child per school week. IMPORTANT: This contribution is TAX DEDUCTIBLE. What Will The Money Be Used For? Our 2009-2011 School Plan has the main priority programs for this year as: Literacy: The school library requires new resources to ensure that it offers students a variety of stimulating and engaging books. Technology: The school library would like to purchase new software that teachers can use with their students to improve technol-

ogy programs, resources and computer skills across all areas of learning K-6 We are aiming to raise $4,000 from voluntary contributions this year. If every family contributed $30 we would raise $5,000.

Please note that all contributions – no matter how large or small – are gratefully received!

Prize Draw: As an incentive, any family that makes a contribution by Friday 20th May will be eligible to go in the draw for the following prizes:

Myer/Coles-$50 Gift Card

K-Mart- $50 Gift Card

Rebel Sport-$50 $50 Gift Card

Piranha Dart vacuum cleaner Stainless steel vacuum bottle ADDITIONALLY: The P&C will fund a $1 voucher redeemable from the school canteen for each child from every family who is able to contribute at least $30. The incentive draw will take place at the morning assembly on Friday 20th May 2011. The first 5 families drawn can choose their prize. How to Pay Please place your contribution with the slip below in the school envelope provided and return it to the school office as soon as you are able. If you prefer, you may choose to pay a contribution in installments. A receipt will be issued for all monies received.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school. John Anderson Mark Deuxberry

Please return to the office. Chertsey Primary School

2011 VOLUNTARY SCHOOL CONTRIBUTION Make a contribution by Friday 20th May and go in the draw for some fabulous prizes!

Please find enclosed cash/cheque for $________________ (full contribution / installment) (Please make cheques payable to Chertsey Primary School)

Family Name: ________________________ Name/s of child/ren: 1_______________________ Class ____ 2_____________________Class____3___________________Class____4_____________________ Class____

Principal P&C President

Thursday 7/4 Easter Hat Parade 12:30

Friday 8/4 LAST DAY OF TERM 1

Anzac Assembly 9:30am

Sunday 10/4 NOTE CHANGE OF DATE

Neighbourhood Day Bushlands Ave Pk.

11:30am

Wednesday 27/4

TEACHERS RETURN

Thursday 28/4 CHILDREN RETURN K-6

C H E R T S E Y P U B L I C S C H O O L

Meetings are held

every 2nd Tuesday of

each month 6.30pm.

All parents are

welcome!

School Community Hall for hire. Chertsey Com-munity Cottage for hire.

Phone school Office for details

CHERTSEY SaCCs

School as Community Centres

Phone: 4323 7158 Fax: 4323 7158 Facilitator: Nada Potter

Our canteen is now opened on :

WednesdayWednesday Thursday and FridayThursday and Friday

DIARY

WK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN

1 28

2 31 1 2 3 4 5/6

3 7 8 Commonwealth Bank visit

9 10 11 12/13

4 14. 14 AASC (AFL)3:15—4:15

15 16 Recorder Work-shop

17. 17 Flood Relief Mufti-day AASC Fitness 3:15 –4:15

18 19/20

5 21. 21 AASC (AFL)3:15 –4:15

22 23 Twilight Swimming

24. 24 AASC Fit-ness 3:15-4:15

25 26/27

6 28. 28 AASC (AFL)3:15—4:15

1 Whole School Photography

2 Charity ride visit 3 BWPSSA (AFL) trials AASC Fitness 3:15-4:15

4 Clean up Australia

5/6

7 7 AASC (AFL) 3:15—4:15

8 9 10 AASC Fitness 3:15-4:15

11 12/13

8 14 AASC (AFL) 3:15—4:15

15 16 17 Selective H/S Tests AASC Fitness 3:15-4:15

18 19/20

9 21 Harmony Day AASC (AFL) 3:15 –4:15

22 23 Harmony Day Celebrations

24 AASC Fitness 3:15-4:15

25 26/27

10 28 Young Leaders Day 9.15—2.30

AASC (AAFL)

3:15—4:15

29 30 31 AASC Fitness 3:15-4:15

1 2/3

11 4 5 6 7 Easter Hat Parade 12:30

8 ANZAC Assem-bly 9.30am Neigbourhood Day

9/10

CHERTSEY PS – CALENDAR: Term 1, 2011

Morning Line up ‐ Monday to Friday K‐6 Assemblies (even weeks) ‐ Friday 1.45—2. 45pm K‐2 Assemblies (odd weeks) ‐ Wed. ‐9:00‐10:00 3‐6 Assemblies (odd weeks) ‐ Friday 1:45 ‐ 2:20pm Active After School –Tuesdays/Thursday

Scripture ‐ Wednesdays ‐ 1:45 – 2:30 Student Banking (even weeks) – Tuesdays Canteen operates ‐ Wednesday, Thursday &

Friday

Springfield

Come and have fun in your Local

Neighbourhood with lots of activities

and lots of laughter and fun times for

Neighbourhood day! Free BBQ and drink

from 11.30am-1.30pm!

Springfield is the Best Place to Live!

Sunday 10th April 2011 at 11:30am-1.30pm Bushlands Avenue Park

Neighbourhood Day

………………………………………………………………………………………... Neighbourhood Day

Please can you let me know if you are coming for

catering Name OF FAMILY ___________________ No. coming: ____ MOBILE: __________

CONGRATULATIONS

TO JODIE JAY FOR

RAISING $1111.00 FOR THE LEUKAEMA FOUNDATION

Plus much more, including: • Cooking • Craft • Sports & Games • Free Play Bookings are essential as places are limited. Please see staff for an Enrolment, Vacation Care Program and Booking form, or phone 4367 8666 for more details.

WOOSH Vacation CareWOOSH Vacation Care If you are working or just want something fun for your child to do in the school holidays, the WOOSH Care Vacation Care Program is out now for the April School Holidays. Monday 11th: Jumping Castle & Human Gyroscope Tuesday 12th: Sport and Rec Wednesday 13th: WOOSH Cares Kitchen Rules & AFL Workshop Bookings are essential as places are limited. Please see staff for an Enrolment, Vacation Care Program and Booking form, or phone 4367 8666 for more details. Thursday 14th: The Entrance Park Friday 15th: Games and Trivia at the Club Monday 18th: Kindy – Year 2 Bike Day, Year 3+ Ice Skating Tuesday 19th Rock Climbing Wednesday 20th: Movies at the Club Thursday 21st: Easter Madness Wednesday 27th (PFD) Party Day‐

COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES – CENTRAL COAST LTD

A leading provider of Dementia & Frail Aged Support Services since 1986

Volunteers Needed

We have positions available for volunteers for people who can spare a little time, have a sense of humour and would like to give a little back to their community. We offer a range of services to our

clients and volunteers provide much needed assistance in: Social Support – shopping and socialisation (own transport required)

Centre Based Care – assisting with activities Community Visitors Scheme – providing socialisation in a Aged Care Facility

If you would like to know more please contact Kerry Garth 4324 4244

Time and days are always flexible

CCS

FREE fun program for kids to become

healthier, fitter and happier! Do you have children 7 to 13 years old? Are you worried about them being overweight?

The Go4Fun Program is an established healthy lifestyle program to improve health, fitness, self esteem and confidence in children above their ideal weight.

What happens in the Go4Fun Program? The program runs over one school term (10 weeks). There are 20 sessions (2 sessions/week, 2hrs/session). All sessions run after school.

Sessions include: Games, activities and swimming for kids

Easy, effective ways to improve your child’s self esteem and confidence Demonstrations, games and tips on healthy foods, label reading and portion sizes

A fun supermarket tour and a chance to try delicious new foods!

Thanks to funding from the NSW Department of Health, Central Coast Local Health Network has 15 places on the program in your local area, completely FREE of charge. The next programs will be running in School Term 2, 2011.

How can I join the program?

Places on the Program are being given away on a first come, first served basis. Children need to be 7-13 years old and above their ideal

weight to qualify for the program. Contact Rebecca Elliott (Program Manager) on (02) 4394 7974. You can also visit www.mendprogramme.org and click on ‘Join a MEND Program’.

*Please note a parent or carer must accompany each child to every session*

Photo courtesy of MEND Australia Pty Ltd

Water and Energy Workshops coming to a place near you! Are you becoming increasingly concerned about price rises in energy and water bills? Are you feeling like you could do more to help our environment and also reduce energy and water use but don’t know how? Gosford City Council is conducting a workshop called ‘Its better in you hip pocket’ to be held at a variety of locations commencing April 6 – May 28, making it accessible for eve-ryone. This very simple and easy to understand workshop will provide you with ways to save energy and water, tools to help you calculate how much power household electrical ap-pliances use, the latest advice on rebates and incentive schemes to help finance expensive projects such as solar power and rainwater tanks. Visit www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/environment for more details and the schedule. Bookings are essential and can be made by visiting greenliv-ing@gosford.nsw.gov.au or calling 4325 8222.