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Our School NewsWeek 11 | Commencing 14th December, 2015
Week 11 - Term 4Mon 14 Dec Reports Out to Parents
Tue 15 Dec Years 3-6 Movie Day K-2 Party DayYear 6 Farewell Dinner 5:30pm for 6pm
Wed 16 Dec Special Year 6 Farewell Assembly Parents arrive 1:45pm
Thur 17 Dec Staff Development Day
Fri 18 Dec Staff Development Day
Don’t forget to visit our website at elanorahts-pschool.nsw.edu.au
Weekly Reminders!Reports to Parents: Mon 14th3-6 Movie Day: Tues 15thK-2 Party Day: Tues 15thYear 6 Farewell Assembly: Parents arrive 1:45pm for 2pm startYear 6 Farewell Dinner: arrive at 5:30pm for 6pm start - Wed 16thUn-Named Lost Property: Parents, please come and checkNB: that items for this newsletter will NOT be accepted after the preceding Thursday
Week 1 - Term 1 2016Mon 25 Jan Holidays
Tue 26 Jan Australia Day
Wed 27 Jan Staff Development Day
Thur 28 Jan Years 1 - 6 2016 Return
Fri 29 Jan
Elanora Heights Public School is a White Ribbon School
Week 2 - Term 1 2016Mon 1 Feb
Tue 2 Feb Year 4 Parent/Teacher Evening 6pmKindy 2016 Begin
Wed 3 FebThur 4 Feb
Fri 5 Feb Welcome BBQ Kindy 2016 5:30pm
Parent/Teacher Meetings!Kindy: Monday 8th Feb 6pmYear 1: Tuesday 9th Feb 6pmYear 2: Thursday 11th Feb 6pmYear 3: Tuesday 9th Feb 7pmYear 4: Tuesday 2nd Feb 6pmYear 5: Wednesday 10th Feb 6pmYear 6: Wednesday 10th Feb 7pm
Until next time,
Your Principal, Bill Gillespie
Equipment lists for 2016To assist parents with planning we have uploaded the equipment lists for the various grades to the school website. The lists can be found in the NOTES tab. Please note – 2016 School Accounts will be available for payment from Monday, 18th January. If you have any difficulties with paying the School Account please contact the school office or myself. All contact will be treated confidentially.
Music Program for 2016This year we employed two art teachers to work with students and teachers as part of the schools enrichment plan. The art program was introduced to enhance the student’s skills and provide an opportunity for students who aren’t academic or sporting to shine. The culmination of the program was the wonderful Art Show that most parents attended. Most disappointedly a number of parents and carers did not pay for the program despite the fact that their children took part in the lessons and used the material provided as part of the initiative. Unfortunately there was over $2500 in unpaid contribution in 2015.
In 2016, as part of the Creative Arts enrichment plan the school will be focussing on Music. During Term 1 students from Years 3 - 6 will take part in the program and we will be employing an additional teacher. Kindergarten – Year 2 will undertake the program in Term 2. At the end of each term the students will put on a performance for their parents and carers.
Money for the program will need to be paid by the end of Week 2, Term 1 for Years 3 - 6 students and the end of Week 2, Term 2 for Kindergarten – Year 2 students.
If money has not been received then the students will be withdrawn from the program and go to another class to do other school work and will not partake in the end-of-term performances.
Student achievementCongratulations to Charlie S (6P), Maddie S (5/6R) and Jessie S (2/3ST). The girls achieved credit results in their recent AMEB piano for leisure exams with grades 5, 3 & 1 respectively. Well done girls on a fantastic result!
Carols nightI would like to thank everyone who turned up for the recent P&C Carols Night. There was a real sense of community on the night and a fantastic way to wind down the term. For those who missed the night there are pictures on the school website.
Wishing you a safe and restful breakOn behalf of the staff at Elanora Heights Public School I would like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing festive season. Spend time with your friends and family and enjoy the warmth and sunshine. School, for students, finishes on Wednesday, 16th December with our special assembly at 1:45pm. School for Years 1 - 6 students commences on Thursday, 28th January. Kindergarten students start on Tuesday, 2nd February.
Best Wishes for the Festive Season.
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7th December 2015
The Staff, Children and Families ofElanora Heights Public School43 Elanora RoadELANORA HEIGHTS NSW 2101
To the staff, children and families of Elanora Heights Public School,
On behalf of everyone at Bear Cottage, I woulod like to say a huge thank you for the wonderful presents that were so kindly donated for our children and families.
Thank you so much for taking the time to brighten their day and create some special memories this Christmas.
We very much appreciate your care and want you to know what a difference a gesture like this makes to the lives of our children and their families. Christmas can often be a difficult time of year for our families and knowing that there is support in the community really helps lighten the load a little.
Thank you again for your wonderful gifts and thoughtfulness for Bear Cottage and on behalf of all the staff and families, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year.
Kind regards,
Bronwen SimmonsCommunity Realtions Manager
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Uniform Shop Coordinator Sue Garrity
Additional Opening Hours for Weeks 1 & 2Thursday, 28th Jan: 8:15am to 9:45am Friday, 30th Jan: 8:15am to 9:45amMonday, 1st Feb: 8:15am to 9:45am Tuesday 2nd Feb: 8:15am to 9:45am Thursday, 4th Feb: 8:15am to 9:45am
Contact [email protected]
Normal Opening Tines: Monday & Thursday from 8.15am to 9.45am
Purchase in store or by order form available online via the school website
Pay by cash or card (Eftpos, Visa or Mastercard)
Alterations & Repairs by Michelle Sturrock (Dressmaker and parent), great rates on offer to Elanora families. Details are available at the Uniform Shop.
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... 1D MAKING GINGERBREAD HOUSESThe very talented Mrs La Ganza dropped in to 1D last week, having baked all the ingredients to make gingerbread houses, brought all the icing to stick them together, and the sweets to decorate them with. The students of 1D listened very carefully, as did Mrs Reeks, to Mrs La Ganza’s helpful instructions. It was a lot of fun to watch, and do!
We discovered there may be some prospective pastry chefs in our midst - their creations were fantastic.
Thank you Mrs La Ganza for taking time out of your busy day to spend with 1D - the looks on the students’ faces says it all - JOY!
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Yes, yes, I know, it’s an old chestnut, “it takes a village to raise a child”, none more so than the village of EHPS. The village has some truly wonderful people and as the year draws to a close it’s high time to thank you.
Each morning we despatch our children down the bush track and into the care of the teachers. The teachers have an enormous, extraordinary and diverse responsibility and the results of their exertions are reflected on an everyday basis through the high values and achievements of our children. Thank you for your dedication, passion, professionalism, enthusiasm, expertise and the special magic you weave that makes EHPS a special school indeed. Our children are in a very fine set of hands.
Thank you to Mr Gillespie and Mrs Lomas for your support of the P&C and its activities. And thank you to the Assistant Principals who often stop for a chat and provide wise counsel. And in respect of wise counsel, too much is never enough.
The school would grind to a halt without the generous and smiling support of the admin team. They’ve told me this themselves and who am I to argue? To our national living treasures, Margi and Louise, Kay and Nicole, and Andrew; thank you for your contribution to P&C events and programs, you have made a burden not only lighter but most enjoyable. A special thank you is also in order to Ivana who celebrated 20 years of safely crossing our children at the pedestrian crossings; she must deserve a gold watch by now.
We all benefit from the contribution of many wonderful parents who support the school’s students in so many ways. Thank you to the scores of parents who assist with reading groups, the 2 dozen or so who support the Stellar program, parents who assist in the library, class parents, helpers at P&C and school events, attendees at P&C meetings and, what appears to be a small army, parents who volunteer in the canteen (and thanks to Iolanda and her team for a seamless transition in the canteen this year). And if you contribute and have flown under our radar, thank you too!
A massively huge thank you to all the parents who made a voluntary contribution to the P&C this year, a record amount surely to gain new heights (pun intended) in 2016! Your contribution makes a material difference to the lives of all the school’s students and without this contribution we would all be the poorer.
We all thank the P&C Sub-committees; Canteen, Uniform Shop, Social and Music. These committees do the heavy lifting of the P&C; day in, day out. Their efforts are herculean and we appreciate everything you do to support and enrich the lives of our children. And special thanks to Lou England who has taken a well-deserved break after 5 years as Canteen Convenor. Methinks, and we hope, we have not seen the last of you.
‘Tis also a time of farewells. To the families who leave us this year we wish you the very best for the next stage of your journey. And to the students who leave us this year we wish you every success.
I thank my fellow Committee members, old and new, for your support of, and dedication to, community. Our committee looks forward to representing the school community with vigour and application. We relish the challenges and opportunities ahead and have some new initiatives for 2016: watch this space!
On behalf of the P&C I wish everyone a safe, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. To new parents and those returning, we look forward to your company next year.
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The Great Aussie Bush Camp The entire Year 6 was very excited on Wednesday because they were about to go on their Great Aussie Bush Camp! The day started off great, on the ferry from Palm Beach to Ettalong. We then got off the ferry and got on the bus to Kincumber, where the Great Aussie Bush Camp is.
We had lunch and got sorted into our rooms (Girls in cabins 1-5, Boys in cabins 6-9).
We were then put into three groups. Group 1 led by Brad, Group 2 led by Cameron and Group 3 led by Ondina. All three instructors were very supportive and encouraging.
The activities we did were Tree Climbing, Canoeing, Raft Building, Lost Island, The Big Swing, High Ropes, Abseiling and Archery. Each activity we did involved teamwork.
For the night activities, we did two different things for both nights. One night we did games that needed music. On the second night we did a Commando Spot Lighting course, where you needed to rescue hostages held by….. Ms Pitt, Mr Reid and Ms Reddan! Despite the students’ effort, the teachers won!
So, as you can tell, it was an awesome camp. But on Friday it was time to go home. I am sure that Year 6 2016 will really enjoy the Great Aussie Bush Camp!
FORM
Children Leaving EHPS in 2015(Please return slip to Office.)
My child/ren will not be returning to Elanora Heights Public School in 2016.
Name _________________________________________ Class __________
Name _________________________________________ Class __________
Reason _________________________________________________________________
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Signed____________________________________________Date __________________
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To order school lunches online go to www.munchmonitor.com Use log in – username: elanora and password: munch2101
Term 4 Week 11MON TUE WED THUR FRI
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CAROLINE HERKUDEN
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or Kids Kafe Roster | To volunteer call 9913 2721STOCK LEVELSAs it is the last two weeks of the term/year, stock levels will be low and a number of items will NOT be made available. Munch Monitor will indicate what is / is not available when ordering recess/lunch for your children. Where required, substitute items will be given to those who submit cash orders.
THANK YOUThe canteen staff would like to thank the volunteers who gave their time in the canteen and those who donated items throughout 2015. We could not have run the canteen without this support.A special thank you to Lou England, who went above and beyond to ensure the canteen ran smoothly throughout the year. Also, a big thank you to Karen Evans, Ingrid Taylor and Donna Peirce for their dedication in helping operate the canteen and serve our children.
MERRY CHRISTMASI wish you all well for the festive season and hope you all have a safe and happy holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
ROSTERBelow is the roster for the last week of Term 4, 2015. The canteen strongly relies on volunteers to help operate and serve food to our children. If you are interested in volunteering your time at the canteen next year you can contact Iolanda Hazell on [email protected] or 0400 489 743.
The Term 1, 2016 volunteer roster will be drafted and circulated to new and existing volunteers early to mid-January.
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Dates for your diary Saturday 30th Jan 2016 2pm
2016 Training Band Registration/Induction Day – pay first semester fees, pick up instruments/music and short tutorial on putting instruments together etc
Saturday 30th Jan 2016 3pm
2016 Intermediate & Senior Band Registration Day – pay first semester band fees/instrument hire and pickup new music etc
Tuesday 26th April 2016
Band Intensive Workshop Day 9am-3pm at school - all band members
Sunday 19th June 2016
Wahroonga Music Festival - all bands performing - times TBA
Monday 18th July 2016
Band Intensive Workshop Day 9am-3pm at school - all band members
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For more information on our bands please contact:Bec Heather, Convenor @ [email protected] England, Vice Convenor @ [email protected] Vassallo, Intermediate/Trainig Band and Strings Manager @ [email protected] Joanne Glinsky, Senior Band Manager @ [email protected]
8C O N N E C T | Week 11 - Term 4 Products & Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights P.S.
Inc. 5 hours Supervised FUN Coaching & Activities
Bookings Essential! Ph 9913 9003 or 0407 958 66950 Kalang Road, Elanora Heights • Located in the Elanora Squash Courts
www.elanorasquash.com.au
MON, TUES, WED & THURS
6th – 17thApril 2015
1o.3oam11.ooam11.45am12.15pm12.45pm1.15pm2.15pm2.45pm3.3opm
Table TennisSquashMorning TeaBasketballVolleyballLunchIndoor SoccerSQUASHParent Pickup
$40Per ChildPer DayIncludesSausage Sizzle& Drink
School HolidayCAMP FOR
ACTIVE KIDS
E L A N O R A S Q U A S H
Fri 18th Dec 15 to
Wed 23rd Dec 15Mon 4th Jan 16
toFri 23rd Jan 16
9C O N N E C T | Week 11 - Term 4 Products & Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights P.S.
For SALE
Children's Bedtime Story Picture Book - Ages 4-8 Fun, Rhyme-Packed Book with Sight Words for Early Learning
An Elanora Heights Primary School Dad’s debut book
Purchase: www.ebay.com.au Search: ‘Morning Magic’ in Children’s Books category • Elanora locals - get FREE and FAST SHIPPING (delivery from Elanora) OR for direct, cash only purchase, contact:
Rebecca on 0448 558 101 or e-mail: [email protected]
$8.90
10C O N N E C T | Week 11 - Term 4 Products & Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights P.S.
Mona Vale Raiders Rugby League Club2016 Registrations now Open
Early Bird saving of $50.00 if you register before 31st DecemberRegister at: https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v6/regoform.cgi?
aID=73&pKey=de6ec0fb4e4bdef0bd055aeb138e2da6&cID=12835&formID=53641 or
website: www.monavalerugbyleague.com.au
11C O N N E C T | Week 11 - Term 4 Products & Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights P.S.
School Holiday ProgramsThink Club Australiaweb: www.thinkclubaustralia.com | email: [email protected] | Ph: 0408 282 010
Sydney Art Spaceweb: www.sydneyartspace.com | email: [email protected] | Ph: 9970 6008 or 0402 532 957
Junior Science Academyweb: www.juniorscienceacademy.com.au/enrol | email: [email protected] | Ph: 02 9805 3130
Sports Camps Australiaweb: http://www.sportscampsaustralia.com.au/surfing/sca/sca-barton-lynch-ultimate-surf-camp-palm-beach/ Ph: 1800 753 127
Basketball Campsemail: [email protected] | Ph: 0405 158 598 Brad Dalton
Pittwater Golf Centreweb: www.pittwatergolfcentre.com.au | email: [email protected] | Ph: 9913 7991
Creative and Pertorming Arts Academyweb: www.capa-academy.com.au | email: [email protected] | Ph: 0402 726 6 76
Be Centre Warriewoodweb: https://becentre.org.au/ee-events/creative-holiday-workshops/
Goodwin’s Tennis Academy Tennis CampJoel Goodwin: Ph: 0410 523 726
North Shore Cartoon Campweb: www.illustrating-man.com.au | email: [email protected] | Ph: 02 9343 0833
Pittwater Council Holiday Activitiesweb: www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/holiday_activities
Kids Trail Clinicweb: www.star-athletics.com.au | Ph: 0414 504 554
Cheeky Monkeys PlayhousePh: 9999 0388 | email: [email protected] | web: www.cheekymonkeysplayhouse.com.au
YMCA Vacation Care @ Narrabeen Sports Highemail: [email protected] | Ph: 0418 474 120
NSW Department Primary Industries - FisheriesPh: 9741 4846 | email: [email protected] | web: www.fisheries.nsw.gov.au
Voyager Sportsweb: www.voyagertennis.com | email: [email protected] | Ph: 9938 1831
Pittwater Sports Centreweb: pittwatersportscentre.com.au | Ph: 9913 7421