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Neutral Bay Public School
NEWSLETTERTERM 2 WEEK 10 ISSUE 21 3 JULY 2019
175 Ben Boyd Rd, NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089
UPCOMING EVENTS
PH: 02 9953 1798 E: [email protected] W: https://neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/
Excellence, Innovation, Opportunity
SPORTAUGUST 1: Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival
JULY 3: Reports HomeJULY 5: Last Day of School Term 2JULY 22: Staff Development DayJULY 23: Term 2 First Day for Students
SCHOOL
Student ReportsToday (Wednesday 3 July), the student reports have been sent home. Please check your child’s bag. Reports not collected can be picked up from the school office. The school reports on your child’s progress with written reports twice a year. The information in a written student report is most useful when coupled with a parent-teacher meeting with your child’s teacher. Formal parent-teacher meetings will be scheduled at the end of Term 3. However, if you require to speak to your child’s teacher before then, please contact them for a meeting.
Year 1 students in the classroom
Restoration of the Honour BoardThis year, our Honour Board is 100 years old. It is in need of restoration. Last week, Ms Felicity Wilson MP, Member for North Shore, visited the school to present a $10 000 cheque towards the restoration of the Honour Board. This was followed by another $10 000 grant from the NSW Community Ware Memorials Fund from the Minster for Veterans, John Sidoti MP. Thank you The Hon Felicity Wilson MP and The Hon John Sidoti MP for these grants.
NAIDOC WeekThis week we will be celebrating NAIDOC Week as a school community. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Included in this week is a K-6 Outdoor Assembly on Thursday 4 July, from 9.15am-9.55am. All parents are welcome to attend. Together we are going to produce a whole school art mural to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
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Table of Contents
Principal’s News Continued
Term Dates
Page 1 - Principal’s News
Page 2 - Principal's News
Page 3 - Principal's News
Page 3 - Peer Support
Page 4 - Stage News K - 2
Page 5 - Stage News 3 - 6
Page 6 - Science Technology
Page 7 - P&C News
Page 7 - Canteen News
Page 8 - Community News
Term 2 - Tuesday 30 April - Friday 5 July
Term 3 - Tuesday 23 July - Friday 27 September
Term 4 - Monday 14 October - Friday 20 December
Identification of High Potential and Gifted StudentsThe High Potential and Gifted Committee collects parent nominations in the annual process of identifying gifted students, including students who are new to the school. This is aligned with the new High Potential and Gifted Education Policy (2019) which recommends that school and community-wide identification processes be used to support the talent development of high potential and gifted students.
In this policy, the term high potential and gifted students replace the previous term of gifted and talented students. A high potential or gifted student may display:
• greater analytical depth• the ability to process information, thought
and learning more quickly, and require fewer repetitions for mastery
• greater capability in a range of skills such as fluid reasoning, creative thinking, memory and abstract reasoning
• the ability to make connections between subjects with relative ease
If you believe that your child should be considered for identification, please complete the Nomination Form below and forward it to the office.
Link to Nomination Form
The information booklet below describes the characteristics of high potential and gifted students and how their needs are met at Neutral Bay Public School.
Link to Parent Information Leaflet
Sydney Eisteddfod ResultsCongratulations to the orchestra, band, dance and public speakers who performed with such pride and enthusiasm at Sydney Eisteddfod events last week. I am proud of you all. There were a couple of outstanding results:
Julian (Year 4) – 2nd in public speaking
Jack (Year 3) – 3rd in public speaking
Concert Band – Highly commended
Staff Development DayStaff will return to school on Monday 22 July for professional learning. Professional learning on the Staff Development Day will develop the staff’s understanding of and ability to implement:
• Seven Steps of Writing• Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
(STEM)• Guided Reading• Collaborative planning and teaching practices
Education Week Open DayThursday 8 AugustOur Education Week Open Day will be held on Thursday 8 August (Term 3, Week 3). There will be the opportunity to visit innovative classrooms and learning spaces, the option to donate a book and a showcase of outstanding performances.
HolidaysI wish all children and their families the safest and happiest of holidays. We will see you for an exciting term of learning on Tuesday 23 July.
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Regards,Victor TanPrincipal (Relieving)
Feedback on Audition and Selection ProcessesLink to audition and selection procedures
A document has been placed on the school website under 'Learning at our school'. This document puts into words our audition and selection procedures at the school. Please send an email addressed to me at [email protected] if you wish to comment or provide feedback.
High School Transition SurveyStarting high school is an important time for many students. This usually involves an adjustment to a new, generally larger school, where students go from being the oldest in the school to the youngest. Students have multiple classes with different teachers and classmates, as well as an increase in workload, responsibilities and travel to and from school. Another challenge facing students moving to high school is making friends and ‘fitting in’ at their new school.
Many students rise to these challenges and are excited about the upcoming changes and opportunities. Some students, however, feel anxious in the face of such changes and require support. To help us plan for a successful transition to high school, we are asking all parents of Year 6 students to complete a brief survey. This information will be used to help local schools, students and their families prepare for the transition to high school.
Please click on the link to begin the survey: https://forms.gle/UcGvf86eSLwzvkQJ8
Year 6 students will be completing at similar survey at school.
If you have any questions about this survey or about high school transition programs, please contact Ms Genevieve Carnegie or your child's class teacher.
Year 3 and 4 ConcertDuring Term 3, all students in Years 3 and 4 will be working on a concert to be performed on Tuesday 22 October, Wednesday 23 October and Thursday 24 October. The title of this year’s concert is ‘A Night at the Museum’.
Peer SupportIn Term 3, students from Years 1-6 will engage in a 9 week Peer Support program. The unit this year is 'Keeping Friends'. It explores the concept of relationships and is based on the concept that friendship skills can be learned in a mutually supportive environment. This unit develops the skills and attitudes necessary to maintain friendships and relationships, and interact with others positively. It focuses on the following key elements:
• identifying qualities of friends• broadening a friendship base• recognising the importance of friendship• becoming more welcoming of others• engaging in positive play
Our Year 6 students have been trained and are well equipped to lead their Peer Support groups next term.
Poppy Moir & James FoleyPeer Support Coordinators
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Miss J. Carew - 2C Class Teacher
Kindergarten News Stage 1 News (Years 1 & 2)
Mrs J. Hudson - KH Class Teacher
This term, KH have been working so well with each other in maths groups. Not only are they learning mathematical skills, but they’re learning to be good sports and work productively with their peers. They are doing a great job!
This term, Year 2 have been learning about the Writing Process as we composed our own narratives. We learnt that the first step successful authors take in composing a story is to prewrite (organising our ideas on paper!) followed then by a rough draft, revising and editing (using C.O.P.S.!). We are currently up to the final stage of the writing process which is ... publishing! The children have been experimenting with a range of different iPad applications that support the publishing of their work, including the apps Book Creator, Toontastic and Explain Everything. We can’t wait to share our digital stories with our peers later this week during a special Year 2 storytime session!
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Mr K. Sheather - 6K Class TeacherMs C. Dauth - 3G Class Teacher
Stage 2 News (Years 3 & 4) Stage 3 News (Year 5 & 6)This term, Year 3 has been working on composing information reports, a text type that teaches the children how to present factual information to inform the reader about a specific topic. Generally, an information report is written to provide facts about a living or non-living object.
3G has enjoyed partaking in a variety of activities to develop their independent construction of an information report. This has involved building their field of knowledge through reading reports, stories, poems, videos and their own general knowledge and reflecting this knowledge in a concept map. As a class, we then examined the purpose and structure of information reports and deconstructed a variety of reports highlighting text structure and language features. We then moved onto researching an animal and jointly constructing an information report as a class and then in small groups. Finally, the children independently constructed a couple of their own reports before being given the opportunity to construct a report of their own choice. Here they are hard at work researching their chosen topic, planning, constructing, editing and presenting their reports to the class!
This term in 6K, we have been focusing on components of drama as part of our Creative Arts unit. Students performed activities throughout Term 2 on a fortnightly basis, which developed their vocal skills, body movements and hand gestures. For their assessment, students were placed in groups of four and were tasked with working collaboratively to modify a current fairytale script by interpreting from the perspective of a different character. Students worked for four weeks in modifying the script, allocating roles, building props, acquiring costumes and rehearsing their lines. A few of the adapted fairy tales that were chosen were Snow White, Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood and Billy Goats Gruff. On Friday of Week 9, the students hosted a performance morning with our buddy class 1G coming to observe as the audience. They really enjoyed the morning and gave ‘warm’ and ‘cool’ feedback to their buddies on what they liked from each performance and aspects they could work to improve for next time. It was an exciting morning and the students loved expressing their creative talents to produce interesting adaptations.
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Science and Technology NewsScientist of the Month:
Each month, we will be sharing interesting facts about a famous scientist. This month’s clues are below. If you think you can guess who it is, email your answer to Mrs Keeling: [email protected]
Alternatively, you can pop your answer in the pink box inside the science room.
As we near the school holidays, answers need to be in no later than Wednesday 24 July for your name to be included in the newsletter as a winner for July.
Scientist of the Month - July
Who am I?
• I was born 1867 and died in 1934.• Both of my parents were teachers and I was one
of five children.• I was fascinated with rays and am famous for
discovering two new elements for the periodic table.
• My husband and I came up with the term ‘radioactivity’ to describe elements that gave off a lot of rays.
• I was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.• Fun Fact: Albert Einstein was a good friend of
mine.
Famous Quote:
"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less."
CALLING ALL YOUNG
CURIOUS MINDS
Do you love science and solving problems? Showcase your project at the
2019 LOWER NORTH SHORE SCIENCE COMPETITION
THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 4:30-6:30PM
PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY
SUPPORTED BY
Event info & registration: https://bit.ly/2Ie9ns2
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P&C NewsNBPS 2019 RaffleThank you to those who have returned their stubs, raffle money and unused raffle booklets. To date, a total income of $1897 has been collected in raffle sales. Last year, a total income of $6252 was generated. Please help the P&C reach that target for this year’s raffle. There are some fabulous prizes to be won. The raffle will be drawn early Term 3. Thank you for your fundraising support.
Neutral Bay Public School is raising funds and helping
you keep the family ‘Entertained’ these school holidays.
Help us raise funds by buying an Entertainment Membership. Packed with hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers across activities, dining, shopping
and travel, the whole family will love the value of an Entertainment Membership.
Purchase your 2019 | 2020 Entertainment Membership!
SUPPORT US NOW. https://www.entbook.com.au/20401s5
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Sharmila Soorian 0408281828
Entertainment Book
CLASS 3C
Thu 25/7 - CLASS 3C9 - 11 Brenda W, TWO VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED11 - 1 THREE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
Fri 26/7 - CLASS 3C9 - 11 Amanda P, TWO VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED11 - 1 THREE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
Mon 22/7 - CLASS 3C9 - 11 CLOSED11 - 1 CLOSED
Tues 23/7 - CLASS 3C9 - 11 Marg, Bev11 - 1 Marg, Bev
Wed 24/7 - CLASS 3C9 - 11 Maria R, TWO VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED11 - 1 THREE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
Thu 4/7 - CLASS 2V9 - 11 Charlotte P (9.45-11.30am), Tabs (from
9.30am)11 - 1 Charlotte P (9.30-11.30am), Tabs,
TWO MORE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
Fri 5/7 - CLASS 2V9 - 11 CLOSED11 - 1 CLOSED
CLASS 2V
May we remind all volunteers to have their hair tied back, and closed-toe shoes (no thongs or open-toe sandals). Also, please remember to sign in at the office and receive your visitors lanyard before arriving at the canteen.Thank you to all our valued volunteers who have helped us out this year, we truly value your support to provide the children with lunches and snacks each day. We wish all our staff, parents and children a restful and enjoyable mid year break.The Canteen Team
Canteen NewsThank you to everyone who pulled together last week to fill the roster. This week we have 2V, followed by 3C to kick off week one of Term 3. We would appreciate some help this Thursday from 11am-1pm if anyone can pop their head in, or please use the SignUpGenius link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4bafa82ca5f58-term14, email us at [email protected], or phone/text Kath on 0419 303 332. Thursday is our last day of service for the term so we expect it to be a busy one - any help is much appreciated.
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Community NewsCODINGFOR KIDSTERM 3, 2019
Neutral Bay Public SchoolClassroom: 3S & 6F
Every Friday, 26 July - 27 Sep (10 weeks)
Laptops are provided
$220 per student per term
ENROL NOW: www.code4fun.com.au/nbpsIf you have any questions email us at [email protected] or call 0452 525 453. Check out our website at www.code4fun.com.au for more details about our school.
LEARN TO CODE AND BUILD YOUR OWN ONLINE PROJECTS WITH CODE4FUN
Year 1 to Year 6 studentsare welcome to join. STEMfocused programs - studentsdevelop critical thinking andproblem solving skills bylearning to code.
Y1 - Y6 STUDENTS,
Y1 - Y6 students 4:40 pm – 5:40 pm
Neutral Bay Public School
Scratch Beginners Level 3
Every Friday, 26 July - 27 Sep (10 weeks)
Y3 - Y6 students 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Scratch Intermediate Level 3
Every Friday, 26 July - 27 Sep (10 weeks)
Y4 – Y6 students 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Scratch Advanced Level 3
Every Friday, 26 July - 27 Sep (10 weeks)
Y5 – Y7 students 4:40 pm – 5:40 pm
Java Programming Level 3
L E A R N
SDB HOLIDAY CAMP
neymar &
coutinhocore moves!
15th to 18th july 2019
NORTH SYDNEY UNITED2019 GALA DAY & FUNDRAISERSATURDAY 27TH JULY, MILLER ST, NORTH SYDNEY OVAL 8.30AM-9.00PM
We will be donating to “the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation” & “NSW Community Fund”. To support the fundraising efforts we encourage you to come along.
Massage/Physio During Afternoon Games $1/Minute - All Goes To The
Community Fund
Roller & Fitball classes
during morning
Face Painting (10.30am-1pm)
3 Hours Of Junior Football Comp Games In The Morning
Men’s o35s vs Turramurra 3.30pm
u14s vs TBC 5.30pm
Bouncy Castle (9.30am-3.30pm)
Chiro Assessments during morning
Raffle
Entry on the door will also be a gold coin donation. We welcome you to our special day. Please help us make this a successful fundraiser as well as a memorable day!
Proudly supporting FULL DETAILS: www.northsydneyunited.com.auENQUIRIES OR RAFFLE/AUCTION DONATIONS:[email protected] [email protected] CO-ORDINATORS:Sharon Cox - 0407 488 287 Simon Cox - 0418 460 [email protected]
Cake Stall
ALL DAY BBQ
Men’s Premier League (Firsts) vs
Lindfield 7.15pm
North Sydney United
Merchandise Stall
Petting Zoo (10am-12pm)
Junior Skills with
(12 - 2.30pm)
June 14th 2019 Sharon Cox North Sydney United Football Club PO Box 788 CROWS NEST NSW 1585
To whom it may concern,
RE: Authority to Fundraise No: 2019EVENT0240675 – North Sydney United Football Club Gala Day
This letter will confirm that North Sydney United Football Club has been given permission by Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation of 119-143 Missenden Road, Camperdown NSW 2050 (ABN 70 388 962 804) to fundraise on our behalf. Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation is authorised under the provisions of Section 16 of the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991, CFN17573, from the Office of Charities, Department of Gaming and Racing, to grant this permission. This authority remains in force until 31st December 2019. Sharon has undertaken to present all accounts and reconciliations from the fundraising activities to Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation, as required. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact our office on 8514 0618 or by email [email protected]. Yours sincerely, Gemma Southgate Events and Corporate Sponsorship Executive - SBCF
Buenos Dias!! Enrolment is now open for Term 3 2019. It is a Spanish Course starting first week with morning lessons; ● 7.45am to 8.45am Monday or Friday in the Junior Library.
Learn Spanish! Spanish is the world’s second most spoken language. It is more widely spoken than English and it is the official language in over 20 countries.
Interested? Please email [email protected] to register your interest. Regards
Maria Fernanda Lugo - 0450 959 800
Vacation Care
July 2019 | 7:30am to 6pm
Monday 8th July Tuesday 16th July
Bubble Ball Games Incursion: $82pp Bounce! Wobble! and Roll! Join us as we put on our bubble suits and play some fun games and outdoor activities.
Ninja 101 Excursion: $82pp Could you be our next Ninja Warrior? Let’s find out as we head to Ninja 101, Put your skills to the test and challenge yourself on over 22 different obstacle courses.
Tuesday 9th July Wednesday 17th July
Movie Magic Excursion: $82pp Today we’re headed to Hayden Orpheum to see what’s out and it’s your choice, you get to pick which one we see! Toy Story 4 or Secret Life of Pets 2!
DIY Designs Incursion: $62pp We’re looking for inspiration and we know you’ve got it, so come join us and design your very own backpack or lunch box for you to keep. Show us your creative skills and we look forward to seeing your unique creations. It’s all in your hands!
Wednesday 10th July Let’s Go Bananas! Excursion: $82pp It was so fun last time we’re headed back there again; this massive jungle gym still has many undiscovered places to explore.
Thursday 18th July Let’s Go Bowling
Excursion: $82pp We’re going for a little trip to Dee Why ZONE Bowling and we can’t wait! With their glow in the dark bowling allies and buzzing atmosphere it’s sure to be an awesome day.
Thursday 11th July
Shadforth Lego Masters Incursion: $62pp Calling all Master Builders! You’re each getting a box of Lego to keep and we’re going to use our big imaginations to construct many different Lego creations and wonders!
Friday 12th July Friday 19th July Mini Chefs Incursion: $62pp Ready, Steady, Cook! Today we’ll be making a range of healthy delicious snacks as we put your cooking skills to the test.
Shadforth Talent Show Incursion: $62pp Everybody’s got a talent and todays the day to show them off, take the centre stage and show us what you can do.
Monday 15th July Monday 22nd July Interactive Theatre Excursion: $82pp It’s an interactive outdoor theatre performance, so join us as we explore the Royal Botanic Gardens and meet the many different bushland creatures that live inside.
Pizza Party Excursion: $62pp School’s back tomorrow! Before that we’re headed to Alan Border Oval, join us as we enjoy a pizza lunch at the park and spend the day playing games in the sun.
www.shadforthcottage.com.au E: [email protected] | T: 9969 5335 |M: 0455 330 550
SAVE THE DATE!
Mosman Public School P&C Association is delighted to present a very special screening of the film:
2040 followed by
Q&A with award-winning actor director Damon Gameau and Federal MP for Warringah Zali
Steggall The Orpheum, 6pm Wednesday 7th August
Mosman Public School is going solar!
All proceeds from this event go towards our MPS solar project