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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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2012 School Organisation Our 2012 staffing organisation is now finalised and students have settled very well into class routines. Staffing is based on student enrolments and this year we have 225 students enrolled at Chertsey. As a result we have 12 classes in total. We have welcomed 3 new students to our school, in addition to our 34 new kindergarten students. This year our early stage team is led by Assistant Principal Mrs Auinger (KA) and her team includes Mrs Hynes (K/1H), Miss Sammut (1S) and Miss Sewell (2S) . Our Support Classes are led by Mrs Vaughan (Assistant Principal). Mrs Vaughan will take leave from Wednesday to Fri-day each week and Miss Sewell will relieve as an Assistant Principal on those days. Miss Jank-ovic will job share with Mrs Vaughan as the class teacher on K-6JV. Also in the Support Class team are Ms Daley (K-6D) and Mrs Fantoni (K-2F). The Stage 2 &3 team is led by Assistant Principal Mr Francis (5/6F) and is comprised of Mr McFarlane (2/3M), Miss Whitty (3/4W), Mrs Stuckey (4/5S) and Miss Wiseman (5/6W). We also have a number of teachers in additional roles. Mrs van Drempt, Support Teacher Learn-ing Assistance, Miss Craig, Release from Face to Face, Mrs Heath, Reading Recovery, RFF and Yr2 Maths, Mr Twyman, Teacher/Librarian, Mrs D’Arth, AUSLAN, Mrs McNeil, School Counsellor, Mrs Evans, Support Teacher-Behaviour. Also, Mrs Blumer will be working as an additional teacher this term and Miss Jankovic will work in a support role on Tuesdays when not required on K-6JV. Our School Ancillary team is led by Mrs Denning (School Administration Manager) and is comprised of Mrs Holloway and Mrs Anorga (School Administration Officers), Mrs Masters, Mrs Wastell, Mrs Plater, Mrs Currie, Mrs Gormly, Mrs Webb, Mrs Lerway, Mrs Pannell, Mrs Harding, Mrs Giltinan (School Learning Support Officers). Chertseydale Cottage is a busy place and you will often find there; Nada Potter (SaCC Facilitator), Lisa Seaman (Parent Project Officer), Bec Hobson and Vanja Zetovic (CHOOSH) and Regina Gilbert (The Smith Family). Additional school staff include: Di Dyer, canteen super-visor, Terry Waters , General Assistant, and Andy Holyoak and Rumel Khan are our cleaners. We also welcome Mr Frank Potter, as our new School Education Director. Frank is well known to the Chertsey and Springfield community as a former Principal of the school and in recent times has assisted his wife, Nada, at community events such as the’ Dads and Me Fishing’ adventure. Although a comparatively small school, you can see by the large number of staff that we are a very busy one! This team who work together with a large number of generous volunteers help make Chertsey such a vibrant and cohesive place. The students benefit from the professional commit-ment of this large team working together.

If you would like to be part of our main parent body, the P&C, you will be made very welcome at our first meeting on Tuesday February 21 starting at 6.30pm in the staffroom. We aim for all meetings to be concluded by 8.30pm. Welcome and Class Information Breakfast It was terrific to see so many parents join us for the Welcome and Class Information Breakfast. As you can see by the photos many of our students and families supported the HeartKids fundraiser by wearing red clothing and giving generously. It is sad to read the facts where more than 4 young Australians will die this week as a result of congenital heart disease. I know Ve-ronica Brown, our parent coordinator for this fundraiser and our school staff were incredibly appreciative of all the support and donations. Thank you one and all! I have also heard great feedback from the class information sessions. We have tried a variety of times for parent/ teacher information sessions but find mornings suit the best for many of our parents and carers. Remember, if you would like to talk to your child’s class teacher it is best to make an appointment by sending in a note directly to them. A small concern can often be ‘nipped in the bud’ rather than to let it grow into a large one by talking to the class teacher, the supervising Assistant Princi-pal or myself. I would like to sincerely offer a BIG thank you to Mrs Wastell, our Good Start Breakfast Club coordinator and ALL of the fantastic staff and volunteers for their help with the preparation and serving of our breakfast. It could not have happened without you! New Parking Signage in Bilgola Close If you live in Bilgola Close or use the rear entry to the school you would have noticed the new signage regarding the parking restrictions for this cul-de-sac. The No Parking signs were initially thought to mean ‘No Stopping’ but Gosford City Council have now provided an information banner which is displayed near the signs on our school fence. I spent several afternoons last week in Bilgola Close explaining that these new zones can be used as a drop off and pick up area (sometimes referred to as a ‘kiss & drop’ zone). The driver, however, must stop for no longer than 2 minutes and if they need to remove themselves from the vehicle must remain within 3 metres of it. These new parking restrictions were recommended and approved by the GCC Road & Traffic Committee following a pedestrian safety review after an accident involving one of our students last year. I apologise for the late notice to parents, however, even though I promoted these changes last year the school wasn’t provided with the exact date of signage installation. This would have given everyone notice and an understanding of these changes to parking. Community Fundraiser In next weeks newsletter you will see information about a fundraising evening to support Iris Kempshall and her family. I got to know Iris early on in my time at Chertsey and know what a generous and supportive person and friend she has been and continues to be for many of us. Now at her time of need I urge you to support this fundraiser by whatever means you are able to. Active After School Communities Kate Currie, our hard working Active After School Communities coordinator has informed me that this term ‘Active’ will occur on Mondays and Thursdays and will be offering volleyball and orienteering on the respective days. I know that Kate recently completed her orienteering course and was joined by Tania Rendall and Aaron Tomlinson. I encourage students to participate in this healthy and well run program which is also supported by teacher volunteers. Thank you to : Sharon Hynes, Michael McFarland, Jodie Craig, Heidi Daley, Nicole Wiseman, and Melissa Sammut.

Did you know that since Term 1, 2007, the AASC program has funded Chertsey PS $40 070 to conduct the program and trained 9 staff and community members in the Community Coach Training Program course? What a valuable program this is to our school and its community!

JOIN US FOR OUR ‘SNACK ‘n CHAT’ and P&C MEETING There are many opportunities for you to find out what makes Chertsey such a good school. An open invitation exists to all our families to come along to our school’s annual SNACK ‘N’ CHAT at 5.30pm in the school Library on Tuesday February 21. (NOTE: Child minding will be available). We are a very welcoming P&C so please consider staying on after the SNACK ‘N’ CHAT to attend our first P&C meeting for 2012.We would especially welcome any new parents & carers to join our P&C . It starts at 6.30pm and we aim to complete each meeting by 8.30pm.

Welcome Chertsey Families

I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself to our new families and welcome back of our wonderful families. For those I have not met before my name is Lisa Seaman and I am the Parent Project Officer (PPO) for Chertsey Primary School. My role in this position is to support and connect families with our wonderful school. As PPO I have been fortunate enough to facilitate programs that can enhance your child’s learning and support parents with their child’s numeracy and literacy skills. This is accomplished by running programs such as Multiplication Masters Club, Homework Club and 100 Readers Club. Multiplication Masters Club offers children a chance to have some fun with Multiplication; the club is open to all children Year 2 to Year 6 although we have had some younger members that have been eager to learn their Multiplication. The club will be run on Tuesdays in the library at lunch 1 after eating time and was a great success last year. Homework Club aims to assist families with their child’s homework and it has been wonderful to see all the families attending and utilising the support of the homework club last year and I’m happy to report that the children utilising the club have improved their ability to complete their homework each week and this has inadvertently reduced some of the anxiety that families can suffer from with homework. Homework club is run on Tuesday afternoons in the Library after school and will commence this Tuesday. 100 Readers Challenge Is a program offered to years 2 – 6. The program aims to encourage students to read daily and they are rewarded when they achieve a set number of reading sessions. At 25 sessions students are presented with a certificate, at 50 reading session a certificate and a lucky dip is presented, at 75 session certificate and a book mark and when they reach 100 sessions they are rewarded with a book award of their choice presented in the whole school assembly with a certificate. The students’ parents are invited to attend so they can formally congratulate their child’s achievement. Reading is part of most children’s homework and reading log sheets will be sent home in the near future for you to keep track of your child’s. As PPO I am also involved with our Schools Head Start program by supporting teachers and new families with the transition to school program. I look forward to seeing you all at the school and please don’t hesitate to contact me through Chris in the office if you have any questions. Have a great year Yours sincerely Lisa Seaman Parent Project Officer

Sunsafe and Proud Hat Draw This week our Sunsafe and Proud Hat draw winner is Sarah 4/5S. She wins a slushy from the school canteen. I thank Mrs Dyer and our P&C for supporting this student welfare program. Please ensure your child has a school hat with their name marked clearly on the inside to be eligible to win the slushy . I am extremely proud of how smart the students look in FULL school uniform. Let’s keep it up! Hope to see you at our Snack ‘n’ Chat and P&C meeting next Tuesday evening.

John Anderson

2012 TWILIGHT SWIMMING CARNIVAL The 2012 Twilight Swimming Carnival will be held next Wednesday 22nd February 2012 (Week 5) from 4pm until completion at Gosford Olympic Swimming Pool. Permission notes and medical consent forms were sent home in Week 2. These must be completed and returned prior to your child’s teacher by this Wednesday 15th February. EVERY CHILD 8 YEARS AND OVER MUST RETURN A PERMISSION NOTE REGARDLESS OF ATTENDANCE AT THE CARNIVAL. Successful students will go on to represent Chertsey at the Brisbane Water PSSZ District Carnival to be held at The Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy on Monday 5th March (Week 7). Miss Wiseman 2012 YEAR 6 COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT Last week, Year 6 students were given an order form for their commemorative T-shirts. Cost is $22 per shirt and they are available in either navy or white. All notes and payments need to be returned to your child’s class teacher as soon as possible so that the order may be finalised. Miss Wiseman STAGE 3 “ACTIVE EDUCATION” EXCURSION In Term 3, Stage 3 students will be attending a sport and recreation style camp run by Active Education at their Gosford Centre, Somersby. The cost for this 3 day/2 night excursion is $240.00 and includes all meals, activities and accommodation. A $75 deposit must be paid by the end of Term 1 with the balance to be paid by Term 3, Week 5. Blue payment cards have been sent home with all Stage 3 students and they are also available at the Office in order to make paying for the camp easier. This excursion has the approval of the Principal. Stage 3 Teachers

School Photography Day

Dear Parents Envelopes for our school photo day have been distributed to all students today. . Please note that our school photo day is Tuesday 28th February. If you would like to order a photo pack you will need to prepay. You can pay at any time up to the morning of photo day. Please give your completed envelope and payments to your child's class teacher, to enable us to keep accurate payment records. Family photos are also available. Please ask at the office if you require a pre-pay family envelope, and the Master School Portrait team will make sure you have a lovely photo of your children together. Further information will be available in next week’s newsletter. Thank you Gail Vaughan.

Meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday

of each month 6.30pm.

All parents are

School Community Hall for hire. Chertsey

Community Cottage for hire

Phone school Office

CHERTSEY SaCCs

School as Community Centres

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

Assembly times

K-6 Friday (Even Weeks) 1:45-2:45

K-2 Wednesday (Odd Weeks) 9:15-9:45

3-6 Friday (Odd Weeks) 1:45-2:30

Our canteen is now opened on :

WednesdayWednesday

Thursday andThursday and FridayFriday

DIARY

CHANGES OF ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE

NUMBERS

Please notify the office of any address and

telephone number changes. In the event of an emergency we must

have current information

Monday 20/2—23/2 Life Education

Tuesday 21/2 Snack & Chat 5.30pm P & C 6:30pm

Wednesday 22/2 Kindy Dental Check Twilight swimming 4-6pm

Tuesday 28/2 School Photos

Wednesday 29/2 Smiling 4 Smiddy

Friday 23/3 Trivia—Davistown RSL

Fines in school zones Oence Fines in school zones Offence Penalty Exceeds Stop in a No Stopping zone $257 Stop on or across a driveway or other access point to and from a property $142 Disobey a No Parking sign $142 Stop in a Bus Zone $257 Double Park $257 Stop on or near a Children’s Crossing $343 Exceed SPEED LIMIT by 20km/hr in a 40km/hr zone $540 Child aged 0-7yrs not properly restrained $257 NOTE: loss of demerit points also apply for each of the above offences. Council Rangers and Police periodically patrol this school zone. For more information on school signage, parking regulations or child restraints please contact the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) 13 22 13 or your Council’s Community Road Safety Officer - Gosford 4325 8808 or Wyong 4350 5232. ds Stop in a No Stopping zone $257 Stop on or across a driveway or other access point to and from a property $142 Disobey a No Parking sign $142 Stop in a Bus Zone $257 Double Park $257 Stop on or near a Children’s Crossing $343 Exceed SPEED LIMIT by 20km/hr in a 40km/hr zone

 Please  complete  one  form  for  each  person who would  like  to  attend  a  workshop.  You  can  also register online at www.bicyclensw.org.au 

Your Details Name:  _________________________ Address:  _______________________ Suburb:  ________________________ Postcode:  _____________ Contact Number:  _________________ Email Address:  ___________________ Date of Birth:  ____________________ Gender: Male /Female   (circle) Are you a: Student /Teacher/ Parent (circle) School:  ______________ Emergency Contact Details Name: __________________________ Contact Number: __________________ Parent Guardian Details (applicable for participants under the age of 18 only) 

Name:  __________________________ Contact Number__________________    Please return your completed registration form to:  Bicycle NSW Level 1, Heritage Bld A 1 Herb Elliott Avenue  Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, 2127  

2012 Market Dates

HANDMADE CRAFT MARKET

Terrigal, NSW Central Coast Sunday, 19th February Sunday, 20th May Sunday, 19th August Sunday, 18th November 100% of our gold coin donations, at entry to our February 2012 Handmade Craft Market, will be donated to the Walk for Zoe, Brodie Donegan's plight for the London Marathon to raise money for Miracle Babies.

Bridgecoast Stadium

Terrigal, NSW Central Coast Sunday, 19th February Sunday, 20th May Sunday, 19th August Sunday, 18th November 100% of our gold coin donations, at entry to our February 2012 Handmade Craft Market, will be donated to the Walk for Zoe, Brodie Donegan's plight for the London Marathon to raise money for Miracle Babies.

Bridgecoast Stadium Bridgecoast Stadium

Walk For an Aussie Kid

Sunday 11th March 2012 – Begins at 9:30am

Gosford Waterfront Park, Gosford Foreshore Entry Fee: Includes Promotional Silicon Wrist band per person

$10 per adult $5 per child $20 per family

Sausage Sizzle Soft Drinks, Tea/Coffee Face Painting

Fairy Floss Snow Cones Entertainment

The Australian Lions Children’s Mobility Foundation has been set up to provide funding for Hart Walkers and other mobility aids for Aussie Kids. We, as Lions Clubs members are seeking YOUR SUPPORT.

Entry & Sponsorship Forms Available

Contact: Lions Club of Wyoming Inc.

Judy Maudsley – (02) 4369 6460

Email: judymaudsley@bigpond.com

Proudly supported by:

Safety Outside schools Kids look to YOU to keep them safe No Parking zones have been installed at various schools to help parents and carers safely drop off and pick up children. For the zone

to work effectively, parents and carers are asked to: • Stop for no longer than 2 minutes – your child must exit or enter the car within this time. • Remain within 3 metres of the vehicle – you

may get out to help with bags etc. • Stop their vehicle as close as possible to the

Topics covered include: English Maths Women and Culture Aged Care Computing Horticulture project Careers First Aid Work Experience Work Experience

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GOSFORD CAMPUS

C. E. E. W.

(Career, Education

and Employment for Women)

  

PROGRAM 

This course is designed 

for women who 

want to return to 

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It encourages the 

development of 

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skills in a very 

supportive learning 

environment 

It aims to assist and 

encourage women 

to establish a career 

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knowledge and 

attitudes 

 ATTENDANCE 

One semester, part time 

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20 hours per week 

 COST 

Course cost is $25.00 

 DURATION 

18 weeks 

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information

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Students who successfully

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