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Welcome to

WEEK 9!

Save the Date:

Friday 8th December -

Christmas Carols.

Reminder...Last day for students -

Friday 15th December.

Tuesday 30th January

Students return (Years

1-6).

School Swimming

Carnival is the first day

back. See notes on the

website for more details.

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Nothing will work unless you do.- John Wooden

Reminder

Don’t forget to download our school app.

Mona Vale School Bags and Bag Tags

In 2018 every student is expected to have a Mona Vale Public School backpack with a Mona Vale Public School bag tag. Please check your school bag, if your bag tag is missing, please buy a new one for $2 from the uniform shop or the school office.

Parent Helper Morning Tea

Correction, the parent helper morning tea is on Monday 11th December at 10:30am – 11:30am. Apologies there was an error in the time in last week’s newsletter.

2018 Text And Exercise Books

K-2 text and exercise books are now available to order online. Please see notes on the website under the Planning for 2018 tab. Please read the notes carefully, they have all the information you will need. Years 3-6 stay tuned to the app, you will be notified when your books are ready to order online, at this stage, we are planning to go live next week. Please make sure you order your books within the timeframes requested. This ensures your books arrive on time ready for your children to start the new school year stress free.

Term 4 Notes

Term 4 is a very busy Term and we have a lot happening.

Don’t be kept in the dark, please check the website regularly for any new notes that have been added to the website. Go to Notes and Forms Tab/Term 4. The notes stay on the website for future reference.


From the Office

Reminder

Don’t forget to download our school app.

Christmas Gift Appeal

We will be collecting gifts for children from Stewart House, Bear Cottage, Dalwood Spilstead & Mona Vale Hospital Paediatrics. We are looking for gifts from age 6 - 17 years of age. Gifts are required to be in a gift bag - so we can make sure appropriate gifts are given to each child for their age.

*Please avoid toys that need too many batteries, new items only and NO food.

If you would like to donate a gift please bring it to our Christmas Carols on Friday 8th December. Thank you for your support.

Bus Passes 2018

Year 2, 2017 students who currently hold an Opal school bus pass will need to REAPPLY for a bus pass for Year 3, 2018.

Current bus pass holders in Year 2 will receive an email shortly from the School Student Transport Scheme informing them that their existing entitlement will be expiring. New applications can be made at https://apps.transport.nsw.gova.u/ssts/howToApply and click apply now. Applications must be made by 31st December 2017.

If your child is currently in Yr 3-5, 2017 and has an Opal school bus pass, they will automatically receive a new pass in 2018. Bus passes will be sent to your home address prior to the commencement of classes in 2018.

Regards

Leonie GallardSchool Administration Manager


From the Office


Staff Development Day

Last day for the Year. Staff return Monday 29th January 2018.

Year 6 @ Luna Park Year 5 @ Surf School

Staff Development Day

Students Last Day

School returns Tuesday 30th January - School Swimming Carnival!!

Year 5 @ Surf School

10:30am Parent Helpers Morning Tea

5:30pm Super Strings Soiree @ MVPS

Year 6 Farewell @ Pittwater RSL

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MONDAY 18th

FRIDAY 15th

THURSDAY 14th

WEDNESDAY 13th

TUESDAY 12th

MONDAY 11th

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Wait for adults to finish their conversation

before speaking to them and

remember to say, “Excuse me,” when you do!

(begins Monday 11th December)

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Sport News

Congratulations

A huge congratulations to all our PSSA Teams in the Summer Comp. We have had an amazing season.

A special mention to our Senior Girls and Boys Cricket Teams who were runners up in their comps. A standing ovation to all our Eagle Tag Teams, Senior Boys and Girls and Junior Boys and Girls, who all won their competitions. A clean sweep of Eagle Tag is unheard of. We are so very proud.

A big shout out to all our coaches who take a considerable amount of their time each week to produce these champion teams. Miss Kelsall, Mr Johnston Eagle Tag super coaches, Mr Johnson and Mrs Bryce Cricket, Mr Farrar and Mrs Simons Softball Tball.

Have a great Christmas break and looking forward to more sport in 2018.

Regards

Mrs Mel StevensonAssistant Principal, Stage 3

Support Class News

Picnic Day at the BasinLast Thursday, November 30th, the wonderful Steve and Dee of the Quays Marina transported 45 excited students, parents and staff from our 3 support classes across the water to the beautiful Basin!

There we enjoyed a lovely end of year picnic together, chatting, playing ball games and relaxing with a barbecue lunch. We feel very fortunate to be beneficiaries of the Quays Marina team’s generosity once again as the day allows our parents the very rare opportunity to relax and talk to each other away from all life’s other demands. The children have such a wonderful time playing games, meeting the local wildlife and enjoying the surroundings.

Many many thanks to all our parents who took time out during this busy end of year period to make the day so very special for all!

Annette Palmer Assistant Principal

TLC News

An absolutely fabulous night was had by all at the TLC screening of Bad Moms Christmas recently. There were tears and there was laughter and through it all, we came together to raise an incredible $4745.44 for TLC.

An enormous thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, to all our raffle donors, our beautiful volunteers, without whom we could do none of this, and to everyone who couldn’t join us but sent messages of encouragement.

Great night, great people. Just great!!

Tender Loving Community (TLC) is a community organisation which provides practical support to members of the Mona Vale Public School community in times of medical crisis, for example, serious illness, severe injury or bereavement.

TLC was founded in early 2015 and has provided support to fourteen families since then. Services we provide include; organising meal rosters, meal deliveries, school lunches, cleaning services, laundry services, garden maintenance services, basic foodstuff delivery and more.

TLC is 100% volunteer-run, by parents in the MVPS community who are permanent (committee) and temporary (event) volunteers. Our revenue is derived from various fundraising events throughout the school year.

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Canteen News

Thank you to all those of you who have volunteered in the canteen this year.

I am so grateful to everyone for giving up your time to help out and I have enjoyed every minute of the year. You make my job a very easy one. Thank you very much.

Thanks to Christina G, the canteen voice at the P&C and all the P&C for their support this year.

Good bye to those Year 6 parents who are leaving us this year; it’s been lovely knowing you all.

Please keep in touch.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and peaceful New Year.

Regards

Rebecca O’DonnellCanteen Supervisor

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P&C Uniform Shop

CAN YOU HELP?Year 5 2017 Graduation Jackets for Year 6 2018 are now available for ordering. Please check the school notes for the form, or place orders on FlexiSchools. There are samples in the shop to try on. We currently only have less than half of the orders in. Please get your orders in early so we can try to speed up the process, and ensure the children receive their jackets earlier next year. If you are not planning on purchasing a jacket, can you please also return the form marked with a “no” and I can note on the list.

Bag Tags - Remember it is compulsory for bags tags to be attached to your child’s school bag. If you need to replace, they are available for $2.00 in the Uniform Shop.

2018 Volunteer Portal - is now active for Term 1. Volunteers are always needed, even if you can spare a couple of hours once or twice a month. We are also looking for volunteers on January 17th, 18th, and 23rd to assist with open days. If you are able to volunteer in the shop, please go to website www.carebookings.com.auEnter event code: B7MJN in the green box.

Flexischools Orders - Last day for orders for 2017 (deliveries to classrooms) will be Tuesday 12th December.

We will be offering a new service to Flexischools for the January holiday period. We are aiming to cut waiting times during January by ordering and paying online, then coming to collect during the opening times listed below.

On January 8th, Flexischools will be online and taking orders. You will not need to update classes just yet, as it is a pickup service from the uniform shop (note: classroom delivery recommences first week of term).

On the open days of the 18th and 23rd January, you will be able to come and collect your package.

Thursday 18th 8:30am -12:00pm. Online pickup day. Tuesday 23rd 8:30am-12:00pm. Online pickup day. Monday 29th 8:30am - 12:00pm (Pupil Free Day). Tuesday 30th January 8:30am -12:00pm (Back to normal shop opening hours).

We would like to thank all our volunteers who have helped out this year, Jenny D, Abbie H, Janine R, Rebecca S, Sally B, Jacqui A, Sandy C, Conor W, Olivia L, Nadine P, Veronica S, Rachael F and Leanne R.

Opening Hours

Mondays 2:30pm - 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays 8:30am - 10:30am

[email protected]


P&C Uniform Shop

CAN YOU HELP?

Roster for the last week of Term 4.

Week 10 Monday 11th Tuesday 12thSandy

Wednesday 13th Thursday 14th

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Volunteers are always needed so if you can spare a couple of hours once or twice a month, please email your contact details to [email protected].

All profits made in the uniform shop throughout the year are given back to the P&C to support initiatives.

Thank you

Hanna JonesUniform Shop Supervisor

Opening Hours

Mondays 2:30pm - 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays 8:30am - 10:30am

[email protected]

Live Life Well

Boosting FibreFibre is an important nutrient for digestive health. To boost your fibre intake, eat more fruit and vegetables and choose whole wheat foods. Some high fibre foods available at our canteen are:

• E.g. Wholemeal/wholegrain bread used for sandwiches • Bran cereal • Baked beans on toast • Fruit salad • Salad boxes

2018 Term Dates


2017 - Last day for students is Friday 15th December

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Staff Development Day - Monday 29th January - 2018Students return - Tuesday 30th January (Years 1-6) (School Swimming Carnival)Kindergarten Best Start Assessments – Wednesday 31st January, Thursday 1st February & Friday 2nd FebruaryKindergarten starts - Monday 5th February Last day for students - Friday 13th April

Staff Development Day – Monday 30th April - 2018Students return – Tuesday 1st MayLast day for students – Friday 6th July

Staff Development Day – Monday 23rd July - 2018Students return – Tuesday 24th JulyLast day for students – Friday 28th September

Students and Staff return – Monday 15th October - 2018Last day for students – Wednesday 19th December

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2018 TERM DATES

Christmas CarolsMONA VALE PUBLIC SCHOOL 2017

FRIDAY 8TH DECEMBERYOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE MVPS COMMUNITY ON

AN ALL SCHOOL MUSIC AND CHORAL CONCERT

PICNIC AND SING-A-LONG

Time: 5PM -8PM

Where: ON THE SCHOOL OVAL (WARATAH STRET)

What to bring:BYO picnic dinner and

gold coins for various P&C stalls

Download the carol song-sheet from the school website so you can sing-a-long

with the wonderful school instrumental ensemble

• Times: Gate opens at 5:00pm for a 5:30pm concert start. The evening will conclude by 8pm• Grades K-2 must meet their class teacher at 5:15pm underneath the K-2 COLA

• A parent or supervising adult must be present at the picnic at all times. • You CANNOT drop your child and leave - be actively responsible and supervise your children

at all times so we can ensure this event is fun and safe for everybody.• Students are invited to wear Christmas-themed clothing to this event - they do not have to

wear school uniform.• Get a group together for the picnic - An opportunity to say goodbye to your child’s class.

• And please help us by taking home your rubbish! Merry Christmas al!

And don’t forget to bring a gift to donate on the evening to the Wiseberry Christmas Gift Appeal - supporting Stewart House,

Bear Cottage, Dalwood Spilstead & Mona Vale Hospital Paediatric Unit.

SUPPORTED BY

2017 Christmas Gift Appeal

Support Stewart House, Bear Cottage, Dalwood Spilstead & Mona Vale Hospital Paediatrics by donating a gift and making

someone’s Christmas extra special.

*We are looking for gifts from age 6 - 17 years of age.*Gifts are required to be in a gift bag - so we can make sure appropriate

gifts are given to each child for their age. * Please avoid toys that need too many batteries, new items only and NO food.

If you would like to donate a gift please bring it to our Christmas Carols

on Friday 8th December.

Thank you for your support!

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