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1Neutral Bay Public School - Term 4 Week 5
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Term 4 - Week 5 2018
Neutral Bay Public School175 Ben Boyd Road Neutral Bay NSW 2089Tel: 9953 1798 Fax: 9904 1479 App: Primary Parent Planner
Monday19 November
Junior BandSenior ChoirSRC Election Posters Due
7.45am8.00am
Tuesday 20 November
Senior BandJunior ChoirKindergarten Visit 2Concert BandLearn to be Safe Year 2
7.45am8.00am9.45am12.40pm
Wednesday 21 November
Chamber GroupSchool Spectacular RehearsalOrchestraJunior Band
7.00am8.00am8.00am11.50am
Thursday 22 November
School Spectacular RehearsalConcert BandJump Rope Party K-6
7.00am7.45am2.20pm
Friday 23 November
Senior BandYear 2 ExcursionNeutral Bay School TourSchool Spectacular PreviewPSSASchool Spectacular Evening Performance
7.45am
10.00am10.30am12.20pm7.00pm
Saturday 24 November
School Spectacular Matinee and Evening Performances
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2018 TERM 4: Monday 15 October - Wednesday 19 December
2019 TERM 1: Wednesday 30 January - Friday 12 April
TERM 2: Tuesday 30 April - Friday 5 July
Term Dates
Term 4 - Week 6 2018Weekly Calendar Page 1
Principal’s News Page 2
Sports House Points Page 3
Choir News Page 3
TBall Results Page 3
Stage News Pages 4 & 5
School Infrastructure Project Update Pages 6 & 7
Junior Band 2019 Page 8
Band News Page 8
P&C News Page 9
P&C Roles and Responsibilities Pages 10 & 11
Community News Page 12
Term 4 - Week 5 2018Monday12 November
Wellbeing WeekJunior BandSenior ChoirSchool Spectacular RehearsalStage 2 Assembly
7.45am8.00am9.30am1.30pm
Tuesday 13 November
Senior BandJunior Choir4M & 4D ExcursionKindergarten 2019 Visit 1Concert Band
7.45am8.00am
9.45am12.40pm
Wednesday 14 November
Chamber GroupOrchestraYear 6 Art ShowYear 5 Mosman High School ExperienceJunior Band
7.00am8.00am8.00am10.00am
11.50amThursday 15 November
Concert Band2019 Opportunity Class Information Session
7.45am9.30am
Friday 16 November
Senior BandYear 2 Excursion 2H, 2J, 2RPSSA
7.45am
12.20pm
NBPS Captains and Vice Captains with Principal Mrs Judy Goodsell
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Principal’s News
Judy GoodsellPrincipal
Remembrance Day ServiceLast Friday, the School Captains conducted the School’s Remembrance Day Special Assembly commemorating this important occasion culminating with a minute’s silence at 11am. On Sunday 11 November, our two School Captains, Emma B and Tia B, represented Neutral Bay Public School at the North Sydney War Memorial Centenary Remembrance Day Service. Both School Captains laid a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of the school community. It was a very special service marking the 100th Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War 1.
2019 Opportunity Class Orientation MorningThe Opportunity Class Orientation morning for prospective students will be held at 9.30am on Thursday 15 November in the School Hall. We look forward to welcoming our prospective Year 5 OC students and their parents to the school. Thank you to Ms Genevieve Carnegie, Mrs Carol Brown and Miss Kate Murray for organising the Orientation program.
Kindergarten Orientation ProgramYesterday we welcomed our prospective Kindergarten students to the school for the first session of the 2019 Kindergarten Orientation Program. They enjoyed a wonderful experience working in a classroom on rotational activities supervised by the Kindergarten teachers. We were very impressed with their enthusiasm and perseverance during the activities and it was clear that the children are gaining a sense of belonging to our school. The success of the Orientation Program this year is due to the team effort of Mrs Kelly Lockhart, Mrs Bryony Herborn, Miss Sally Haigh and the Kindergarten teachers.
Thank you also to our current Kindergarten parents for providing the delicious morning tea served to the new parents during the initial orientation session.
Wellbeing WeekThis week the staff and students are embracing Wellbeing Week. Students will undertake mindfulness activities in class and may complete a Wellbeing Homework Grid in the place of their regular homework.
P & C AssociationPlease note that the Neutral Bay P & C Association’s AGM scheduled for Wednesday 21 November has been postponed. The AGM will be held on Wednesday 12 December at 7.30pm in the Music Room.
Child SafetyRecently, we were made aware of a ‘stranger danger’ situation in the local area and request that parents:
• Have clear and definite arrangements for your child/children to travel to and from school each day and make sure your child is aware of these arrangements.
• Contact the school immediately if there is a change to these arrangements or if you will be delayed in collecting them. Teachers supervise the Kiss and Drop Zone each afternoon and students come to the Administration Office if they are not collected within a reasonable time so that parents can be contacted.
• If your child is walking to and from school, where possible make arrangements for them to do so with a sibling or friend.
• Have a rule that your child should always travel directly to school from home and to home from school.
• Where your child is involved in an after-school activity that may require them to remain at school at the conclusion of the school day, make arrangements for them to be collected following this activity rather than walk home.
• Discuss basic safety messages with your child to reinforce appropriate responses to dangerous or threatening situations.
Child Safety is part of the NSW Physical Education, Health and Personal Development Syllabus and students at Neutral Bay Public School learn about protective strategies for dealing with unsafe situations in different environments. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Choir NewsOn Monday 26 November at 8am, the Junior Choir will be recording an audition video for next year’s Primary Proms Festival in the Junior Library. Attendance at the audition recording is compulsory. Students need to wear full summer school uniform and black shoes. If students have sport on this day, they may bring their sport uniform to change into after they have been filmed. There will not be a Junior Choir rehearsal on Tuesday November 27. My apologies for any inconvenience caused by the change in routine.
Junior and Bay Choirs will also be performing at the Year 3 Presentation Assembly on Friday 7 December and the Year 4 Assembly on Monday 10 December. Students are also asked to wear summer uniform for these performances.
Junior and Bay Choirs will perform to the residents of Lansdowne Gardens Retirement Residence at the end of term. A permission note will come home soon via pupil post with the details.
Thank you for your continued support.Emma Howells – Junior Choir conductor
TBall ResultsHomerunnersCaptain: Ryan PMVP: Dylan TOn Friday, the Homerunners (Neutral Bay 1) played against Artarmon 2 and had an amazing game. We had some very good hits and did some awesome fielding. In the end, the score was 20 - 28 our way. I chose Dylan as the M.V.P because he hit well and got some homeruns, as well as getting lots of people out and subbing in for us.
StrikersCaptain: Mack WMVP: Alex MOn Friday, the strikers (Neutral Bay 3) played Middle Harbour 2 and we had an amazing game. In the end, the score was 23 - 6 our way. I really think we could work on our communication. The M.V.P was Alex M because of her amazing catches and teamwork.
Double OutsCaptain: Thomas MMVP: Toby HToby from 6S played very well and was our M.V.P. He was great at batting and fielding. Sadly, Artarmon won. The score was 30 - 14. I think we need to work on our fielding.
MVPsCaptain: Harrison MMVP: Joel A-EWe had a comfortable win against Cammeray 2. The result was that we scored 32 - 18. The M.V.P was Joel. He was amazing with his batting and he was great in the field. It was an amazing game today.
StealersCaptain: Matthew YMVP: Evie MLast week, we didn’t know the base layouts so a lot of us ran the wrong way. The other team also had different rules so they got us out a lot. I picked Evie because she ran the wrong direction and got out and didn’t argue. The score was 25 - 13 their way. We played Artarmon 3.
SlidersCaptain: Elise BMVP: Ruby OToday we played Anzac Park 1 and we tied for 16 - 16 but we didn’t get to finish our game because everyone was packing up. Our team batted really well. The M.V.P was Ruby for being respectful..
Sport House Points
Boyd Gilmore Milson Warung
Week Total
1 4 4 3
Term Total
30 34 33 27
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Kindergarten News Stage 1 News (Years 1 & 2)
Stage News
Miss J. Carew - 2C Class TeacherMiss S. Medhurst - KM Class Teachers
In Science this term Kindy has been learning about toys that move. KM used a Venn diagram to sort toys into three categories: push, pull, both. We experimented with toys that push, pull, spin, roll, slide and bounce!
I can push a lightsaber and a ball. You can push buttons. - Alan
I can push my Elf on the Shelf. I can pull a kite. - Penelope
I can push a tennis ball and a dice. I can pull a kite and a trolley. - Ally
I can push a tractor. I can pull blocks. – James W
As part of our Persuasive Writing Unit, Year 2 read ‘Hey, Little Ant’ by Phillip and Hannah Hoose. In the story, an Ant tries to convince a young boy NOT to step on him! It is a very amusing and thought-provoking story about differing points of view. 2C then used the topic ‘Ants Should Not Get Squished’ to write an exposition. Here are some of our texts. Which side are you on?
I believe that the ant should not get squished.Ants are food for other animals. If ants are not alive then other animals that eat ants will not be alive as well because they will starve.Ants have families too. If ants get squished then ants will be lonely and their families will miss them.Ants are strong. If the strongest ant dies then the weakest ant will die because their leader will not be there to teach them how to survive.Do not squish the ant!By Jamie L
I believe that we should squish the ant.There are millions of ants in the world. Who cares about squashing a few hundred ants! Every day lots of ants hatch from their eggs.Ants eat food that take for ever to grow so you have to grow them again and then they might bite it again and again.Ants bite. When they bite us it stings. If ants get squished they won’t be able to hurt us.I strongly agere we should step on them. It’s fun.By Noah V T
We then created some artworks based on the theme: What does the world look like from the perspective of an Ant. 2C decided everything would look humungous!!
By Harvey B By Benji B
By Katya T
By Henry K
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Stage 2 News (Years 3 & 4) Stage 3 News (Years 5 & 6)
Stage News
Mrs L. Stephenson - 6S Class TeacherMiss T. Barone Kriznar - 3T Class Teacher
3K was lucky enough to experience working with virtual reality. The students were able to explore the depths of the ocean including the Great Barrier Reef, as well as a shipwreck in Mexico. They even saw our very own Tank the Turtle under the sea. The students also used Quiver to make their colouring come to life. These activities created a unique and engaging experience for the class where nothing seemed impossible.
In preparation for the Year 6 Art Show on Wednesday 14 November, 6S studied the individual painting styles of several, famous artists. We also read a book entitled, ‘Picasso’s Trousers’ by Nicholas Allan. This book gives a brief introduction to the evolution of Picasso’s unique style, as he moved through his Blue, Red, Heavy and Front/Side periods.
Here are some look-a-likes completed by 6S students.
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Band NewsJunior Band 2019Neutral Bay Public School has an excellent band program. There is a Junior, Senior and Concert Band. An experienced professional bandmaster, Mr Ray Hampton, conducts the Junior Band twice a week. There are no auditions for Junior Band. All children interested in being part of the band are very welcome. Most members of the band cannot read music and have never played their instrument before. However, with consistent effort, the children involved in the band program progress quickly.
Joining Junior BandOur Junior Band is open to students in Year 3 and older. Each year in Term 4, students from Year 2 (and older students) interested in joining the band program are invited to join Junior Band for the following year. This involves:• Wednesday 31 October - From 11.50am, all of Year 2 will have the opportunity to listen to NBPS’s current Junior Band perform.• Monday 12 November - From 12.00pm – 12.30pm, all of Year 2 will attend a short ‘Ear Test’ where students will complete a short test of their understanding of rhythm, pitch and melody.• Monday 19 November – There will be an information morning for parents in the hall from 8.15am. This is your opportunity to come along to learn about the band program and ask questions of our bandmaster. • Tuesday 27 November - Those children who are interested in joining Junior Band 2018 will attend an Instrument Selection Session (or blow test) in the hall, conducted by professional tutors under the direction of our bandmaster. This will be organised class by class, starting at 9.15 am.
What we need from youIf you would like your child to join Junior Band in 2019, please complete the attached Instrument Selection Form. This is available on the school website: https://neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/learning-at-our-school/creative-arts/band.htmlThis form needs to be printed and returned in hard copy as notes are made on it during the instrument selection test. Forms must be returned to the band mailbox next to the front office by Tuesday 20 November 2018.Please ensure your contact details are also filled in correctly and legibly.
Neutral Bay Public School BandsRay Hampton would like to invite all past students from Neutral Bay Public School Bands to return to school for one rehearsal and our End of Year Performance for 2018.
Rehearsal: 2 December Performance: 9 DecemberWhere: Neutral Bay Where: Neutral Bay Public Public School Hall School HallTime: 9.30-1:30pm Time: 3pm Show starts (arrive by 2:15pm)Please contact [email protected] if you will be attending or if you have any questions.
Further InformationWe encourage you to look at the band section on the school website. Please choose the ‘Creative Arts’ option under the ‘Learning at Our School’ link on the homepage.
Please come along to the information morning for all incoming Junior Band members and their parents on Monday 19 November 2018 at 8.15am in the hall.
If you have any further questions following that session, please contact Genevieve Carnegie on [email protected]
Please remember that the band program is run by volunteers and is not for profit. If you are interested and would like to volunteer for a small role, please let us know.
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Coming up nextOnline Auction closes Friday 30 November 5pmEnd of Year Picnic Friday 7 December 6pmP&C Meeting & AGM Wednesday 12 December 7.30pm
P&C NewsSave the Date - End of Year Picnic6pm Friday 7 DecemberThe End of Year Picnic is coming up soon. Please pencil in Friday 7 December for a twilight evening to close out the year with a BBQ and cake stall in the Big School grounds. More details in the coming weeks.
Have you checked our auction site this week?www.32auctions.com/NBPS2018
Restaurant Vouchers and HampersCheck out all the great restaurant vouchers and hampers on our auction site – including the family favourite – Sushi Train. Make sure you click the link to see the new items that have been added to the site. And there are heaps of items where you can still be the first to bid!
How to BidOn the site you can browse the items, however, to make a bid, you need to set up an account. The process is quick and very little information is required. You will find all the help including Q&As on the 32auctions website (Requiring an account for bidding makes it easy for us to identify & communicate with bidders during and after the auction.)We hope you all log on and bid on these wonderful items. Every dollar raised goes straight to the school. There are some fantastic items on offer and over nearly $4,000 has already been bid across the listings on our site.
Have something to donate?If you would like to donate, there is still time to do this and advertise your business at the same time.Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Hay FolksWe still have two bales of hay left over from the county fair. These are $14 each. They are great for guinea pigs (and cheaper than the pet shop) or the lawn or garden. Please contact Vanessa on [email protected]
P&C AGM - Postponed until Wednesday 12 DecemberThe P&C Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Wednesday 12 December.There are several positions that need to be filled for the 2019 P&C committee. These are:• Vice-President • Secretary • Communications OfficerIf you think this might be you, or just want to know more, please read through the role descriptions on pages 10 and 11 of this newsletter and/or contact our P&C President, Sharmila Soorian at [email protected]. Ideally, we would like the interested parents to shadow the incumbent office bearers before the end of the year.
There is still time to bid on the commission free sale starting at $10,000.
Delicious lunch or dinner voucher.
There are a number of sushi train vouchers up for bidding.
Priceline Hamper starting bid at $60
Active Community InsuranceNeutral Bay P&C has partnered with Active Community Insurance to raise funds for our students in 2019. When you purchase an insurance policy through ACI, our school receives funds on every policy you purchase, every year, for the life time of the policy. Our partnership can raise thousands of $$$ every year for Neutral Bay Public to buy new equipment and build new facilities for your children, it only takes 5-10 minutes to complete 3 easy steps, you will have insurance and Neutral Bay P&C will earn funds! It’s a service you probably already pay for!ACI insures Home & Contents, Landlords, Motor, Business, Farm & Travel and can be contacted on activecommunityinsurance or email [email protected]
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The Bay TimesJoin the P&C Executive - voting at AGM Wednesday 12 DecemberDo you have a few hours a week to commit to enriching your child’s educational environment? The Neutral Bay Public School Parents’ & Citizens’ Association (P&C) is looking for enthusiastic parents to join the executive leadership. It’s a great opportunity to understand how the school works and to have your say in how it runs (as well as providing vital support to the teachers, staff and administration of our school). You’ll have plenty of help during transition from the current team – email the contacts below for more info.
All positions on the P&C Executive are open for nomination, with elections held at the P&C Association Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, December 12, or by proxy vote if you are unable to attend. Nomination forms are available from the school office and can be returned to the office. Nominations will be accepted at the office until Wednesday 21 November 3pm, and at the AGM.
To vote in the election you will need to be a member of the P&C Association by paying an annual subscription fee of $10 (before the AGM). Contact [email protected] to renew your annual membership.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPresident & Vice President (2x)Contact: [email protected]
The President is responsible for:• The successful functioning of the NBPS P&C
Association meetings;• The attainment of the NBPS P&C Association’s
objectives and consistently following the constitution;
• Ensuring that the NBPS P&C Association takes part in decision-making processes in the School and maintaining lines of communication with the Principal;
• Fostering fair participation of all members; welcoming new members and supporting volunteers;
• Acting as the P&C Association’s spokesperson when public statements or actions are needed;
• Being signatory on the NBPS P&C Association’s bank accounts.
Vice Presidents are responsible for:• Assisting the President in the tasks listed above;• Chairing meetings in the absence of the President.
SecretaryContact: [email protected]
The Secretary is responsible for:
• Carrying out the administrative tasks related to meeting resolutions;
• Preparing, in consultation with the President, all meeting agendas;
• Attending P&C Association meetings and taking notes of the discussions; producing and distributing Minutes to members for receipt, possible amendment and adoption at the following meeting;
• Receiving and tabling all correspondence, and writing and sending outgoing correspondence as required;
• Issuing notice of all meetings and maintaining official records of the NBPS P&C Association (i.e.: constitution, by-laws, rules of subcommittees, Incorporation Certificate, ABN details, list of financial (voting) members, Minutes, Attendance book).
Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer
Contact: [email protected]
The Treasurer is responsible for:
• Receiving and depositing monies, maintaining records, drawing cheques, authorising payments and presenting accounts;
• Ensuring that all funds held and handled by NBPS P&C are properly and openly accounted for (including all P&C Association committees). This does not mean that the Treasurer must undertake the actual bookkeeping her/himself, but she/he must ensure that the various sub-committee financial records have been kept adequately;
• Being signatory on the P&C accounts and should not delegate this responsibility;
• Encouraging members to understand the state of the P&C Association finances;
• Ensuring a case book or books are kept, recording all financial transactions of the P&C Association;
• Working with the sub-committee treasurers and an assistant treasurer; - Whilst all P&C members must be mindful of complying with financial accountability requirements, this is the Treasurer’s primary responsibility.
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The Bay TimesAssistant TreasurerContact: [email protected]
The Assistant Treasurer is responsible for:
• Maintaining the P&C Membership register and monitor who is allowed to vote when votes are required;
• Primary person responsible for depositing cash receipts (having co-counted with the Treasurer or the Treasurer's delegate) and needs to be present at all fundraising events where cash is being taken;
• Delegated to co-approve any general or fundraising expenses with the Treasurer;
• Liaise with the Uniform Shop team to ensure invoices are paid as required.
Fundraising and Events Coordinating Team (2-3x)Contact: [email protected]
This position is best split into two roles – Fundraising Coordinator and Events Coordinator.
The Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for:
• Establishing and maintaining sponsorship relationships with local businesses;
• Planning and running the annual fundraiser – typically a Ball and Auction in odd years and a Carnival during even years;
• Assisting the Events Coordinator.
The Events Coordinator is responsible for:
• Setting up Class Contact lists, and helping Class and Year Coodinators maintain their Class Contact lists;
• Planning and running a number of events throughout the year including community building events such as the Welcome Picnic, and Mother’s and Father’s Day events, and assisting with the annual fundraiser;
• Communicating to the parent body on behalf of the P&C via newsletters, pupil post and school newsletter.
Band coordinatorContact: [email protected]
The Band Coordinator is responsible for:
• Overseeing the administration of the band program, working with the coordinators of Junior, Senior and Concert Bands
• Reporting to the P&C on progress of the bands.
Canteen CoordinatorContact: [email protected]
The Canteen Coordinator is responsible for:
• Ensuring liaison between the Canteen Manager and the P&C;
• Managing volunteer parent helpers;• Organising and chairing Canteen sub-committee
meetings (approximately two meetings per term);• Plus: stocktaking; promotion of special days;
promotion of healthy canteen policy.
Uniform Shop CoordinatorContact: [email protected]
The Uniform Shop Coordinator is responsible for:
• Ensuring liaison between the Uniform Shop Manager and the P&C
• Assisting the Uniform Shop Manager with stocktaking; organizing volunteers;
• Organising and chairing Uniform Shop sub-committee meetings (approximately one meeting per term)
Communications CoordinatorContact: [email protected]
Communicates with the parent body on behalf of the P&C via newsletters, pupil post and school newsletter.
Roles to be filled for 2019
• Vice-President• Secretary• Events and Fundraising Coordinator(s), this role
can be shared• Communications Officer If you think this might be you, or just want to know more, please contact our P&C President, Sharmila Soorian at [email protected]. Ideally we would like the interested parents to shadow the incumbent office bearers before the end of the year.
Year CoordinatorsYear coordinators are the main contact between the P&C and the parent body (via class coordinators) for school events. Each Year Coordinator is responsible for working with the P&C Events Coordinator to organise one school event during the year (e.g. Grandfriend’s Day, Father’s Day Breakfast, etc), as well as one or two events for that class year (e.g. Year drinks, picnic, etc). If you think you might be interested in the role for next year, please contact either our Events Coordinator, Vanessa Baumer-Rowley at [email protected]
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