Principal’s News - Simone Champion

The Bay News 7 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0 T E R M 1 W E E K 2

234 Empire Bay Drive EMPIRE BAY NSW 2257 Phone: 4369 1796 Email: empirebay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 - 2020

Thursday 13th February—Parent

Information Night

Thursday 20th—21st February

Year 6 - Great Aussie Bush Camp

Friday 28th - Clean Up Australia

for EBPS

Friday 6th March—School Cross

Country

Friday 13th March—Cross Country

back-up date

March - School Disco (date to be

confirmed)

Tuesday 7th April—School Photo

Day

Wednesday 8th April - Last Day

of Term for students

Thursday 9th April - School

Development Day

Friday 10th April - Good Friday

Term 2

Monday 27th April - All students

return

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to all students, teachers and families to the new school year. A very warm welcome is extended

to all our new students and their families. It is a pleasure having you join the Empire Bay PS community and we

look forward to your involvement in your child’s education and whole school initiatives. We are very excited to

have our new students who started ‘big school’ on Tuesday and we look forward to being able to take them on

their educational journey.

Funds allocated to our school for 2020

The Department of Education funding will assist in the following strategies to improve student outcomes:

• Jane Moore and Maxine South will continue as Curriculum Leaders working in classrooms collaboratively with

the teachers to ensure that our leadership team supports and promotes high quality programs.

• A team of support staff to further assist in the provision of differentiated instruction for those who need

small group or individual assistance with their learning.

• Purchasing of resources to ensure students have the best available tools to support and enhance their

learning, especially in the area of flexible learning spaces.

• Ongoing targeted teacher professional learning to ensure our teachers have the skills and knowledge to

maximise student learning potential.

• Teachers being allocated time each week to meet with their teams to ensure consistency in learning across

the grades and to develop high quality programs for the students. The Literacy and Numeracy teams will also

be allocated time to discuss and develop K – 6 programs to ensure consistency across K – 6.

• Further improving the outdoor areas of the school by enhancing gardens and outdoor learning areas.

School Swimming Carnival

The school swimming carnival was held at Peninsula Leisure Centre on Monday 3rd of February. It was a

wonderful day with great community spirit. Thank you to the organising teachers on Stage 2 for their effort and

to the parent support on the day. Congratulations to those students who will be heading off to the Zone

Carnival in March!

Parent Information Sessions and Parent Interviews

The teachers are looking forward to meeting parents and carers at the parent information sessions to be held

after school on Thursday, 13th February. These sessions are a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher

and get information about learning requirements, teacher expectations and what is planned for the year

ahead. Further information about this will be sent home shortly. Parent Interviews will be held throughout

Week 7 this term, starting Monday, 9th March.

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Principal’s News continued

Coronavirus

Please note, the staff and I, in consultation with the NSW Department of Education are working closely with the Ministry of Health to monitor

and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation. We have no known cases of families visiting the region during this time

Classes 2020

Kindergarten:

KA – Mrs Archer, KR Mrs McCredie (M – W) and Mrs Kelly (Th, F), KM – Mrs McGavin (AP), KH – Mrs Herdman

Stage 1:

1W – Mrs Wood (M, T, W, F) Mrs Souden (Th), 1J – Miss Jacobs, 1A – Ms Anderson, 1/2K Mrs Kirkman (AP)

2B – Miss Bicket, 2D – Mrs Davis, 2L – Mrs Ballard (M – Th) Mrs Baker (F)

Stage 2:

3J – Mrs Jones, 3M – Mr McCredie (M – Th) Mrs Awad (F), 3/4H – Mr Hill, 4M – Ms Murdoch, 4C – Ms Clark

Stage 3:

5M – Mrs Miller, 5S – Mr Smith, 6F – Mr Farquhar, 6C – Mrs Clark

Curriculum leaders, Learning Support and RFF Teachers:

Mrs South (CL & AP), Mrs Moore (CL & AP), Mrs Dawes, Mrs Travers, Miss Hansen, Mrs Chippendale (Library), Mrs Baker, Mrs Cooper, Mrs Awad, Mrs Pratt (LAST), Mrs Atkin (LAST)

Administrative Staff:

School Admin Manager: Louise Dent

School Admin Officers: Megan Miller, Gail Magurren, Shirley Hillmann

General Assistant: Paul Workman

Student Learning Support Officers: Anita Phillips, Karen Wylie

Counsellor: Mrs Pritchard

Cleaners: Jan Crocker, Gary Gregory

Health Care Plans

If your child has a health condition that needs medication or specific management, parents are required to provide the school with a health care plan or asthma plan filled out in consultation with a doctor. They need to be renewed every year. Please contact the front office to update your child’s Health Care Plan. We would appreciate your immediate attention to these plans, so that we can be sure we have up-to-date information if your child needs assistance with a health issue.

Nut Allergies

There are several students at Empire Bay PS who have severe reactions to nuts. Therefore, it is advised that parents please do not send any nut products or food containing nuts to school with your children. We also ask that if your child is allergic to or has an intolerance towards certain foods that you speak to your child about not sharing any food with other students.

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Focus

CLASSROOMS

I will have my equipment ready and use it properly.

I will use my manners and support my classmates. I will keep my workspace tidy and take pride in my work.

Please reinforce the above expectation at home with your child

Be Safe Be Responsible Be Respectful

House Captains 2020

TERM 3 WEEK 8 12 September 2019 TERM 1 WEEK 2 7 February 2020

Parent Information Sessions 2020

Bellbirds Kookaburras Magpies Rosellas

Boys - Oscar B Boys - Jacob T Caretakers - Courtney B Boys - James H

Ellis A Jack R Charlee H, Maddie M Marley C

Girls - Lucy C Girls - Milla W Girls - Isabella N Girls - Alyssa H

Tahlee C Mollie H Eva L Fern C

Calling for Volunteers —School Banking —We need your help in 2020.

P&C NEWS

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Our students really enjoy participating in the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program and to keep this program running we need your help. The program requires a volunteer School Banking Co-ordinator to facilitate the banking and distribution of School Banking rewards. This only takes a small amount of your time one day a week and the Commonwealth Bank will provide support in how to run the program. Your help with the program will greatly benefit students as they develop vital saving skills and also help our school with fundraising. School Banking day is Tuesday, with our volunteer helpers working in teams of 2. If you are interested in volunteering for this great program, please call or come into the office for more details. SCHOOL BANKING WILL COMMENCE TUESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY.

CANTEEN NEWS

We extend a warm welcome to all new families joining our school community, as well as welcome back families returning from last year.

So what is our P&C all about?

We are a group of parents, carers and school community members who work towards gaining additional resources and better facilities for our school.

At our meetings we find out first-hand from the Principal about the things happening at our school and have the opportunity to raise general school issues.

Our P&C is also responsible for running the school canteen.

How do you become a member?

To join our P&C you need to attend a P&C meeting and pay the $1 membership fee. Meetings are held twice a term with one in the day and one in the evening. Our meetings are advertised in the school Newsletter, on the School App and Facebook page.

Our next meeting: Tuesday 18th February, 1.15pm in the School Community Room

Coming events: March - School Disco (date to be confirmed) 17th March - P&C meeting 7pm 24th March - Think U Know Presentation 7pm

Please note our new online ordering cut off time is 8.30am. This is to assist our team in filling orders on time. We have also updated our menu with a few changes so please check these when placing your orders. Do you have one morning this term that you can spare? We need volunteers to keep our canteen open every day. If you can help please put your name down at the canteen or on our online roster at https://signup.zone/ebps-canteen-roster Shifts are usually from 9am - 12 with morning tea provided, but volunteering any time or frequency is most welcome. Enclosed shoes must be worn and all training is provided.

Community News

Uniform Shop

Hours

Tuesdays

8:30 – 9:30 am

Thursdays

8.30—9.30am

Orders can be placed

www.flexischools.com.au

or at the school

office.

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Contact: Ettalong Public School on 4341 3550

LIBRARY NEWS

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Issue 1 of Book Club 2020 has been distributed this week. Orders close and need to be

returned to school by Friday 14th February.

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CHAPLAINCY 2020

Welcome back everyone. I hope you have all had a relaxing holiday and are refreshed for the exciting year ahead.

Chaplaincy programs outlined below will again be offered at our school. They have been designed to care for the well-being of

students and to teach them coping strategies for difficult moments in their life. If you would like your child to be enrolled in one of

these programs please see your child’s teacher or call the school so an appropriate referral can be made to the Learning Support

Team.

While many of the programs will be run in small groups students can be seen on an individual basis if the need arises. All referrals will

be treated confidentially and under the supervision of the Learning Support team. It is anticipated that groups will commence in

week 4 or 5.

Programs Offered

MIGHTY MOE: A 7 week program for children who suffer from anxiety

MAKING FRIENDS AND KEEPING THEM: A 5 week program for children who find it difficult to socialise

SEASONS FOR GROWTH: An 8 week program for children suffering from grief and loss.

DIAMONDS: A 5 week program for Year 5 & 6 girls with low self esteem

INDIVIDUAL VISITS: To cater for all other unique issues a student may be facing.

KIDZ SHED: Craft, art and carpentry activities for years 5 & 6. There will be A Girlz Shed and Boyz Shed component. Students are

selected by their teacher but if parents would like to specifically refer their child they can see the class teacher to arrange this.

Chris Rubie

CHAPLAIN

SARATOGA HAWKS AFL CLUB

“Your local AFL club, the Saratoga Hawks, are looking for boys and girls to join our Auskick (Kindy/Year 1) teams and our Under 9

Teams. We are also looking for girls between the ages of 11 and 17 to join our Youth Girls teams. Recent research has shown that kids

who play AFL are more likely to grow up with a positive body image, higher self-esteem, elevated levels of body strength and fitness

and overall better health. To secure your spot, register today by emailing registrar@sarahawks.org.au or go to the Saratoga Hawks

JAFC Facebook and Instagram pages for more details. Registrations close on February 16th.

Active Kids Vouchers accepted.”

Newsletter Hard Copy Request

If you would like a hard copy of the newsletter sent

home please fill out the slip below and return to the

office by March 1 2020.

Newsletters are available in the school office and can

be obtained on the school website or School App each

week.

Child’s Name:

……………………………………………………………

Class ……………………………...

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LIBRARY NEWS

Workers of the Week

T4 Week 9&10

KA Savannah D Bailey H-W

KH Alexis M Max B

K/1L Henry B Banjo T

Indiana R Callie L

KZ Olive L Aiden W

Isabella B Chase S

1C Taylor E Addison B

1M Willa M Charlie S Sidney B

1W

2B Max S Mia S Chaise B

2D Jacob P Abbie N

Zara S Lola S

2H Phoenix O Charlie C

3J

3M

3PB

4F

4M

5H

5M

6C

6S

Library Rosie A

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