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Lane Cove West Public School Respect Responsibility Endeavour
Avalon Avenue,
Lane Cove NSW 2066
02 9427 4743
lanecovew-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
Chatters Term 4 Week 6
Principal’s Report
Thursday 21 November 2019
Remembrance Day
On Monday 11 November we went to the Remembrance Day ceremony at Lane Cove Plaza. There we
represented our school and laid a wreath. It was a very exciting and rewarding opportunity for us.
By Itsuki U and Evie L 5C
P&C AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the P&C will be held on Thursday 28 November. All office bearers must be
elected annually. At the AGM, all roles are declared open and anyone may nominate for a position.
A description of the positions is attached to the end of Chatters
Road Safety - Henley Park
We would like to remind all parents about the importance of road safety around the school, especially in the
very busy pick up time in the afternoon and to prioritise safety over convenience. Of particular concern, is the
number of parents who cross Cullen St to get to Henley Park with their children rather than teaching children
the importance of using the crossing available on Cullen St. We implore all families to use the crossing on
Cullen St and teach the children the safest way to cross a busy road.
Stewart House Mini Fete
Please see the below table for how you can help towards the Stewart House Mini Fete this year. We are
still seeking many donations across the school. Anything you can spare is greatly appreciated!
Grade Stall How You Can Help
Kindergarten Cakes ($1 each) Students from Kindergarten, please bring in individual
cupcakes, slices etc. on the day (please no nuts or
seeds nor anything which requires cutting/refrigeration
and include ingredients on the box). Healthy options
are encouraged.
Year 1 Fruit Stall ($1 each) Students from Year 1, please donate a small packet of
disposable cups (paper preferable) and bring in to your
class teacher.
Year 2 Books (50c-$2) All students, please donate books that are in good
condition and send them to 2H.
Year 3 Trash ‘n’ Treasure (50c-$2) All students, please donate toys and games hat are in
good condition and send them to the boxes outside
3H.
Year 4 Popcorn (50c each) Students from Year 4, please donate multi pack bag of
popcorn to school and hand in to your class teacher.
Year 5 BBQ ($3 each) Parents, you will be receiving an email from your
classroom teacher for volunteers to sign up for a time
slot
Year 6 Games (50c/$1 each) To be advised by the Year 6 classroom teachers.
Save The Date – Online Guardians
Online Guardians are experts in the field of Social Networks and Adolescent Development. They have been
booked to do a staff presentation and parent presentation on the ever changing online world. There is
further information in this newsletter on what will be addressed in the parent session.
Date: Wednesday 4 March 2020
Time: 6.30-8.00pm Venue: School Hall
Next year, we will ask parents to RSVP so we know how many will be attending and will provide some
sandwiches and tea/coffee.
Tania Weston
Principal
Weekly Value: Responsibility
Expectation: Take care of the school environment
Upcoming Dates:
November 26 Scripture Christmas Service
November 26 Volunteer Morning Tea 11-11.30am
November 28 P&C Annual General Meeting
November 29 Stewart House Mini Fete
December 4 Band Gala Night
December 6 K-2 Presentation Day and Christmas Concert
December 9 Year 6 Farewell Dinner
December 10 K-5 Movie Day
December 13 3-6 Presentation Day
December 18 Last Day of Term 4
Volunteer Thank you Morning Tea
If you have volunteered at the school in the classroom, at events,
carnivals, or uniform shop, just to name a few; the staff will be putting
on a morning tea to thank you.
When: Tuesday 26 November from 11.00-11.30am
Where: Hall Cola
We hope to see you there!
Assembly timetable:
3-6 Assembly Wednesday, November 27 at 2.40pm
Merit Awards
3H Xavier L, Mitchell J, Heidi T, Emily M
3J Ori F, Akash G, Sohrab A, Anqi J
3M Ryan N, Elyse P, Indi V, Felix B
4C Samuel S, Maddie T, Luke M, Daniel F
4F Lachlan W, Emily J, Atlas P, Oscar S
4L Lucy M, Bora F, Isaac M, Lila K
5A Louise M, Sunal K, Henry A, Vrinda A
5C Andrew B, Tara N, Tascha N, Grace E
6/5K Tom B, Alastair W, Josh S, Amelie A
6J Luca P, Georgia S, Bridgette B, Jackson S
6S Ruby S, Molly R, Robbie H, Thomas B
Gold Awards
Kindergarten Jade F
Year 1 Binsu G, Darcy H, Billy J, Luka S, Vanessa C, Alex T
Year 2 Annalise Q, James F, Laura B, Mason J, Isabella B
Year 3 Adam M, Rosie F
Year 4 Tomer K, Henry L, William H
Year 5 Tara N
Year 6 Hayden A, Hannah B
KA Tessa C, Luke B, Bhavya B, Lilo T
KC Isaac P, Tierna O, Thomas W, Harriet M
KJ Zoe T, Amir G, Arcadia H, Violet S
KP Nicholas G, Nadia E, Jacob T, Amber T
KS Nur C, Lillian K, Nafas M, Avika I
1A Charlotte C, Alicia W, Samuel M, Akshay M
1B Maya P, Milo T, Jonas L, Georgia C
1C Maks M, Emilia J, Mark M, Sabine R
1H Naon K, Julian A, Beth M, Milla S
2C Liam O, Isla P, Amelia W, Sam N
2H Eddie C, Zali B, Asher S, Taebin N
2J Zac T, Emma G, Connor G, Lucas S
2S Xavier M, Danyaal P, Zach J, Nikki A
ICAS and Australian Mathematic Competition Results
Well done to all students who participated in the recent Mathematics, Writing and English ICAS competition
as well as the Australian Mathematics Competition. Congratulations to the following students for their
outstanding results.
ICAS Mathematics
Year Credit Distinction High Distinction
2 Thomas F, Zac T, Isabella W, Zachary J,
Chris L
Clara Z
3 Jonah G, Damia H, Raymond P, Jason S,
Caitlin W, Julia S
Luc S, Andrew F
4 James F, Gabriel L, Katherine L, Harris
M, Bronte D, Alaska D, Noah G, Harvey
K, Jessica P, Bora F
Samuel S, Patrick C, Abby S,
Mathew H
5 Leela G, Luke E, Lachlan T Alastair W
6 Ryan C, Lucy H, Chris L, Ishaan I, Lizzy C, Jensen K, Robbie H, Ed S
Year Credit Distinction
3 Mitchell J, Adam M, Jesse S, Sohrab A, Jonah G,
Anqi J, Julia S
Luc S, Andrew F
4 Alec J, Gabriel L, Katherine L, Luke M, Benjamin P,
Jackson Z, Patrick C, Bronte D, Alaska D, Jessica P,
Summer R
Samuel S, Mathew H, Noah G, Josh F, Abby S
5 Leela G, Nathan J, Doron K, Amelie A, Luke E,
Alastair W
6 Ishaan I, Charlotte P, Setareh A, Lucy H, Ada J,
Chris L
Edward S
Australian Mathematics Competition
ICAS Writing
Year Credit Distinction High Distinction
3 Jason S, Caitlin W, Damia H, Angela K,
Emma W
Julia S, Adam M, Luc S, Colbie S Xavier L
4 Harvey K, Matthew H, Patrick C, Katya
N, Summer R Samuel S, Emily T
Abby S
5 Leela G, Emily B Evelyn M
6 Ada F, Ishaan I Edward S
ICAS English
Year Credit Distinction High Distinction
2 Nishka S, Nikki A, Zachary J,
Christopher L
Clara Z, Cate L, Isabella W
3 Jason S, Luc S, Nathan T, Julia S Caitlin W, Amity S
4 Katherine L, Harris M, Samuel S, Patrick
C, Alaska D, Harvey K, Jess P, Bora F,
Katya N
Bronte D, Summer R, Matthew H Abby S
5 Nathan J, Hunter K, Eve L, David W,
Olivia T
Shir F Luke E
6 Lucy H, Ishaan I, Sam W Edward S Elizabeth C
Our Big Kitchen
On Friday 1 November, 3-6 SRC and other teacher-
nominated students took an excursion to Our Big Kitchen in
Bondi. Our Big Kitchen is a community kitchen that aims to
minimise food waste by turning fresh produce into home
cooked meals which are then distributed to those in need.
Lane Cove West took part in a variety of activities including
juicing fresh oranges and grapefruits, making cookies to be
distributed to the staff of Westmead hospital with cards to
match and creating fresh bread rolls to accompany hot meals
to the homeless.
Band Update–21 November 2019
26-28 November 3-5 December
Concert Band Catherine Borchok Abi Portwin
Senior Band Lyn Du Cathy Mitchell
Jazz Band Sonia Sonia
Junior Band Catherine Lange Andrew Booth and Jung Wagstaff
Band 2020: The school bands are entirely coordinated and run by parent volunteers. A number of the
band committee parents will be leaving at the end of this year. . To enable band to continue we require
additional parents to join the committee. In particular we will have vacancies in the roles of:
- band convener (support available to guide or share this position)
- Instrument coordinator
- music copier
- events coordinator (organises Grandparents Day and Gala Night)
- junior band coordinators x2
- General committee member x2
Please consider helping out. Contact Jane or the band coordinators to discuss any of the above roles.
Upcoming Performance dates:
Wed 4th Dec Band Gala Night: 630pm arrival, 7pm start. All Bands will perform
10th -12th Dec Solo Challenge: during regular rehearsal time
Fri 13th Dec Years 3-6 Presentation Day: Concert Band performing
Year 2 blow-test/Joining Junior Band 2020
On Thurs 21st November, all year 2 students were given the opportunity to make some noise and try playing
some of the concert band instruments. Results of this trial were sent home with the students along with
information about joining the band.
If your child is interested in joining the band completed notes should be returned to the teacher by Friday
29th November. Alternatively scan and send the form to [email protected]
Want to play the drums? Percussion Trial next Monday 25th November at lunch time: Students interested
in playing percussion in the band next year are asked to attend a separate trial at lunch time in the hall.
Please reassure your child we do not expect them to be able to play. A tutor will be present to demonstrate
and instruct them
Students currently in Year 3-5 are also welcome to join the band program next year. No previous
experience necessary. Please contact Jane at [email protected] for more information.
Band Gala Night: Wednesday 4th December
This is the culmination of a year of rehearsals. Please join us to listen to each of our bands perform. All
welcome. No charge.
Students must arrive in band uniform at 630pm
Concert commences at 7pm. Concludes approx 8.15pm
Solo Challenge: Week 9
All band students are encouraged to choose a fun piece of music and start practicing for their Solo
Challenge. These will be performed in band rehearsal during week 9 (either 10th or 12th Dec). Jazz
students will complete the Solo Challenge during their Senior/Concert rehearsal time.
Students should choose their own piece of music to play as a solo (not a band piece)
Ask your tutor for help.
Search online or in music shops for a piece arranged for your instrument
Percussion may use a backing tape. Accompaniment is not required for other instruments
Timing: 60 sec for junior band; 90-120 sec for Senior/Concert Band
Students who participate gain a sense of accomplishment and will also receive a book voucher. The aim is
to challenge yourself, try a new piece and have some fun.
Return of Band Hire Instruments:
All instruments hired through the school band are due to be returned following the Solo Challenge in week
9. Please advise your tutor you will not be available for a lesson in the final week of school. Instruments
are cleaned and serviced throughout the holidays and must be returned. Final date for return of hire
instruments is Friday 13 December following the Year 3-6 presentation assembly.
Hire of instruments in 2020:
Each year priority for hire of school instruments is given to new students in Junior Band. Following
allocation to junior band, remaining instruments will be offered to students in Senior/Concert Band. Please
note the following exceptions regarding instrument hire:
Students hiring French Horn, Baritone Horn or Trombone will be able to hire school band
instruments from year 3-6 whilst they remain a member of the band
Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet and Oboe are offered for hire to students entering into Senior
Band to expand the depth of the band
Current band students interested in being placed on a waitlist to hire an instrument next year should email
You can place your child’s order at scholastic.com.au/LOOP or using the LOOP app, which can be
downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. No cash or cheques accepted. Remember that 20% of
your spend comes back to our school for use in the Literacy Pro Program.
Simone Chuah: [email protected] Clare Hurst: [email protected]
Issue 8–Orders close Friday 29 November Final Book Club for 2019. Orders are placed online via LOOP (www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP).
Get involved in the School Banking program
Getting involved in School Banking is easy!
All you need to get involved in the School Banking program is a Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account.
You can open an account for your child in one of two ways:
1. Online
Visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and click on the link to open a Youthsaver account.
2. In branch
Visit a Commonwealth Bank branch with identification for yourself and your child, like a driver’s licence
and birth certificate.
If your child has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account they can start banking straight away.
They just need to bring their deposit in every week on School Banking day using their Dollarmites deposit
wallet.
School Banking day is Thursday. Each week you need to bring your deposit wallet to canteen window.
If you would like to know more about School Banking, visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking or contact
Olga by email: [email protected]
Chess Club
Chess Club is open to students from Year 1 and operates Mondays 3.30pm-4.30pm in the Year 5
Classrooms. Children enrolled in OOSH can still attend and will be escorted to OOSH at the end of class. Run
by the Sydney Academy of Chess, the club caters for beginners to advanced players and offers the
opportunity to participate in friendly interschool tournaments during the year.
To enrol, please pay online with your credit card at www.sydneyacademyofchess.com.au/payment ,enter
the code BSH8YWMEGT and fill in the electronic form, with your child’s details. Read more about the
benefits of chess here: https://sydneyacademyofchess.com.au/benefits-chess
Liz Irwin [email protected]
Netball– 2020 Registrations
If your child wishes to play netball in 2020, please contact Diana Payne by tomorrow, 22 November at:
Netball is available to children turning 7 and over in 2020.
Lane Cove West Public School P&C Association Position Descriptions - 2020
The Annual General Meeting of the P&C will be held on Thursday 28 November 2019 and will be advertised in Chatters and the P&C Facebook page.
All office bearers must be elected annually. At the AGM, all roles are declared open and anyone may nominate for a position. This year, a number of roles must be vacated and we must have new volunteers for President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Band Coordinator (among others) for 2020.
Being involved in the P&C Executive is a great way to contribute to your school, both through providing ideas and input into school projects, helping to build a vibrant school community, or helping to raise funds to support out school.
The current member in each role is listed under the position along with their contact details so that anyone interested in any of the roles may contact the current position holder, or the President, for additional information. You must be a current financial member to stand, (you can join at the meeting), and it is expected that you will attend meetings regularly and take an active part in the discussions and activities of the P&C. Executive positions can be held by one person for a maximum of three years.
Executive committee roles
All Executive Committee members are asked to attend and report to the Executive and General meetings (4 meetings per term – 2 Executive Committee and 2 General Meetings).
President
Incumbent: Michelle Freind - [email protected]
The President is responsible for: • The successful functioning of the P&C Association. • The attainment of the P&C’s objectives. • Ensuring the P&C takes part in the decision-making processes in the school. • Fostering fair participation of all members. • Supporting volunteers. • Consistent adherence to the Constitution. • Acting as the P&C’s spokesperson when public statements or actions are needed. • Setting up lines of communication with the school Principal. • Being a signatory on the association’s bank accounts. • Chairing P&C meetings.
Source: P&C Federation Handbook 2013
Vice President
Incumbent: Tina Lowry [email protected] and
This role exists to support the President and deputises as required on adhoc tasks including compliance and administrative matters.
Vice President and Canteen Coordinator
Incumbent: Stuart Turner [email protected]
This role exists to support the President and deputises as required on adhoc tasks including compliance and administrative matters. It also involves providing a small amount of support to the operation of the school canteen service through Sweet Temptations, including:
• Liaison with Sweet Temptations/Flexischools and School. Keeping class lists up to date and lunch baskets maintained and labelled.
• Ensure onsite and offsite menu compliance under NSW Govt Fresh Tastes @ School Canteen regulations
Treasurer
Incumbent: Crystal Shi – [email protected]
This role involves:
• Maintaining the P&C’s financial records • Preparation and presentation of financial record at P&C meetings • Preparation of annual budget • Managing payments from the P&C • Receiving/depositing fundraising cash • Updating the financial records and accounts • Arranging the annual audit of the accounts • Administering the bank accounts
The role is supported by the Assistant Treasurer. The role needs to be performed by a qualified accountant, or someone with similar knowledge of financial systems and recordkeeping (e.g. book-keeper).
Assistant Treasurer
Incumbent: Natasha Shkarupa – [email protected]
Assists and supports the Treasurer in their role
Secretary
Incumbent: Masheshika Sirisena – [email protected]
Create and distribute meeting schedules and issue notices of all meeting and motions
• Prepare and distribute agendas and minutes for executive and general meetings and AGM • Create and maintain a database of voting members • Forward any important/relevant e-mails from P&C Federation to executive members • Distribute and record any correspondence received via school office • Forward message to class parents from P&C executive members as required • Review P&C Federation Journal and highlight any points of interest to executive members
Band Coordinator
Incumbent: Jane Corlett - [email protected]
The P&C runs a band program for children in years 3 to 6. The role involves coordinating all aspects of the band program, including:
• Updating contracts for conductors and get them signed. • Check that all Working With Children certificates are up to date for all Tutors. • Liaise with parents regarding instrument tutoring • Liaise with the school and tutors regarding rooms for students lessons • Fortnightly update for Chatters • Apply for music Festivals during the year, help coordinate Workshop days, Tryout day &
Gala Night • General information flow between school, tutors, conductors, committee and parents. • Most importantly along with this role is a very organized, experienced and helpful
committee who will also be there to assist when needed!
Volunteer Coordinator
Incumbent: Brooke Townend – [email protected]
This role involves the co-ordination of all volunteers associated with fundraising activities:
• Finding Lead Co-ordinators for all events (Mother’s Day, Social Night, Father’s Day, Trivia Night, Spring Fair and other fundraising events)
• Co-ordinating the volunteers to assist with the running of these events both prior to the event and on the day of the event
• Assist individual Event Coordinators and volunteers throughout the year to help ensure the success of their events.
Uniform Shop Liaison
Incumbent: Mel Buskens – [email protected]
Acts as liaison between the paid Uniform Shop Coordinator and the Executive and reports on issues affecting the running of the Uniform Shop.
Communications and Website Coordinator
Incumbent: Phil Hurrell - [email protected]
The role involves coordinating and preparing communications about P&C activities through Chatters, class parents, Facebook, the website, and any other channel that will reach parents. If you’ve got an interest in marketing, communications, or just think you’d love to help spread the word about what’s on at our school, you’d be great in this role.
Non-Executive Committee Roles
Year Representatives – K, 1 and 2
In 2020, the P&C are proposing to create additional roles for representatives from each of the infants years (K, 1 and 2) to provide an opportunity for newer parents at the school to have a voice in P&C meetings, contribute to various projects the P&C might be working on, and to learn more about the operation of the P&C at the school. These roles are welcome to attend Executive meetings in order to have input to, and get a greater understanding of, the activities of the P&C.
To have a discussion about this role, contact [email protected] and we will arrange someone to speak with you.
Maintenance Coordinator
This role involves coordinating with Class Parents to organise regular maintenance and working bees on the school grounds.
Book Club Coordinator
This role involves coordinating the Scholastic Book Club programme including:
• distribution of catalogues • processing of orders • distribution of books.
School Banking Coordinator
This role involves the coordination and administration of the School Banking programme at the school, including:
• Organise and supervise volunteers to run the programme on a weekly basis. • Weekly Chatters update
Chess Club Coordinator
This role involves the running of the Chess Club, including:
• Liaising with the Sydney Academy of Chess and the school to run afterschool chess classes at the school.
• Promoting the Club through Chatters, take enrolments and manage the administration of the Club.
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Volunteer Thank you Morning Tea
If you have volunteered at the school this year in the classroom, at events, carnivals, or
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When: Tuesday November 26th
Where: Hall Cola
Time: 11.00am to 11.30am
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