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Ermington Public School Newsletter
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Term 4 Week 1 Monday 14th October Tuesday 15th October Wednesday 16th Oct Friday 18th October Week 2 Tuesday 22nd October Wednesday 23rd Oct Thursday 24th October Friday 25th October Week 3 Tuesday 29th October Wednesday 30th Oct Friday 1st November Week 4 Monday 4th November Tuesday 5th November Wednesday 6th Nov Thursday 7th Nov
Term 4 Gymnastics commences – All Term 4 First Day for Students – Term 4 Ryde School Spectacular Choir Rehearsals Gymnastics Orientation Day #1 – Kindy 2020 Gymnastics P&C Meeting (no uniform shop) NO PSSA Ryde School Spectacular Dress Rehearsal
Sydney Opera House (Dance & Choir) Gymnastics
Orientation Day #2 – Kindy 2020 Gymnastics Gymnastics Ryde School Spectacular – evening CONCERT Epping District Music Festival – Rehearsal K-2 Assembly – 12:30pm 3-6 Assembly – 2:05pm Gymnastics P&C Disco Gymnastics Gymnastics Orientation Day # 3 – Kindy 2020 Gymnastics Book Fair Monday - Wednesday Grandparents afternoon tea – 12:30pm Band Demonstration Concert – 2pm Gymnastics Surf Awareness – Stage 2 Gymnastics K-6 Assembly – 2:05pm
CURRENT NOTES/PAYMENTS PSSA – Summer Sport
Permission note and payment ($70.00)
Senior Dance Group
Dress Rehearsal permission and payment ($62.00)
Gymnastics – All Students
Payment now due ($47.00) as per school fees
Surf Awareness - Year 3 & 4
Permission note and payment ($46.00)
Intermediate Choir Group
Permission note and payment ($10.00)
STEM Day – 5G / 6L
Permission note and payment $5.50 (ASAP)
Winbourne Street, West Ryde NSW 2114
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02 9874 4109 Fax: 02 9804 7552
Week 1 Term Tuesday 15th October, 2019
Welcome Back! Welcome back to Term 4. Term 4 is set to be an engaging and exciting term for teaching and learning and extra-curricular activities. Students and teachers have been working incredibly hard in rehearsals for the Ryde School Spectacular and Epping Music Festival and their amazing efforts will be showcased in the following weeks. We have two students off to the Sydney North Athletics Championship this Wednesday and we wish them the best of luck. School Improvement Works A number of improvement works have taken place around the school including
The surrounding has been fixed and the height increased at the back of the oval
Levelling of the cricket pitch
Two inviting murals
New signage throughout the school incorporating Ermo the Wombat
The C Block Kindergarten classrooms are one step closer to completion and fencing has been placed around A Block. Works are likely to commence on A Block in Week 2. Classes involved in movement will receive further information.
Principal Report
Intention to Apply for Year 7 Entry to a Selective High School in 2021 Selective high schools cater for academically high potential and gifted students who may otherwise be without sufficient classmates of their own academic standard. Selective schools help these students to learn by grouping them with students of similar ability, using specialised teaching methods and materials. Selective high schools are unzoned so parents can apply regardless of where they live. Applications for selective high school placement are considered mainly on the basis of the Selective High School Placement Test results and school assessment scores. The Selective High School Placement Test will be held on Thursday 12 March 2020. If you would like to have your child considered for Year 7 selective high school entry in 2021, you need to apply on the internet using a valid email address (not the student’s email address). Detailed instructions on how to apply online will be available from late-September 2019 at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7 The application website opens at that link on 8 October 2019 and closes at 10pm on 11 November 2019. You must apply before the closing date. There are no paper application forms. If you do not have internet access, you could apply at a public library. If you have a disability that prevents you from using a computer, you can contact the Unit for assistance after 8th October 2019. You must submit only ONE application for each student. Thank you Volunteers and P&C A huge thank you to Miss Workman, Mrs Tanner, Mrs Baker and the wonderful TAFE and parent volunteers who assisted at the Colour Run last term. A great time was had by all! Thank you to Mrs Bates for providing succulents for our gardens and to Mrs Andersson, Mrs Tanner and Zoe for the great planting effort at the Working Bee. Student Health Please be aware that we do have children at risk of anaphylaxis and we ask that parents are mindful of what is packed for recess and lunch. Our teachers continually teach and remind students about how sharing food can impact on the health and wellbeing of others. Please reinforce this message with your child. If any there are any changes to your child’s health needs, please update this information at the office. It is essential the school is aware if your child has asthma, allergies or any medical conditions. Child Protection and Respectful Relationships Education All classes will be completing Child Protection units of work this term. This education aims to assist students in:
developing skills in recognising and responding to unsafe situations
seeking assistance effectively
establishing and maintaining respectful and equal relationships
strengthening attitudes and values related to equality, respect and responsibility. Further information will be provided in Stage term overviews. Getting Ready for Kindergarten 2020 Our Kindergarten students for 2020 will commence their transition sessions this week. Parents will also be engaging in sessions to learn more about Ermington PS and Department of Education procedures. If you are yet to enrol your child for Kindergarten 2020, please see our wonderful office team. The P&C Meeting is being held this Wednesday at 7pm. Please join us in the library.
Ms Jen Riley Principal
Kindergarten Welcome back to Term 4! We hope the students had a lovely break and are ready to do some wonderful learning. Our topic for this term is ‘Fairy Tales’ and we will be learning to write a procedure. Please return your Teddy Bear’s Picnic Excursion note if you have not done so already. We are looking forward to taking our favourite teddy on a picnic in the bush. Gymnastics starts this week and will run on a Friday. There will not be any Kindergarten Sport Friday morning, however if parents would like to help in the classroom it would be appreciated. This week the Kindergarten Transition Program starts, we look forward to meeting the new Kindergarten students! This week’s news topic will be talking about something special you did in the holidays and bring in a photograph or drawing. Sight words for this week are shelter, food and clothes. This week’s sound is ‘er’. Stage 1 Welcome back to an always very busy Term 4! As you wander through our lovely Ermington PS grounds, take a moment to admire our fabulous new signage which has really lifted many previously unnoticed spots in our school. We have a few changes to former routines this term. Rather than on Fridays, our regular K-2 assemblies will now take place on Thursdays in weeks 2, 6 and 10, from 12.30 onwards. As always, we look forward to seeing you there! Our wonderful Mr Clark will now be taking each Stage 1 class individually for grade sport on Friday. In addition, our students will also be participating in Gymnastics on Tuesdays for Year 2 and Fridays for Year 1, including 1/2W. Students will need to wear their sports uniform on their Gymnastics day. This week in mathematics we are studying Mass and our Spelling focus is 'Revision' - so any previous words are up for targeting. We are all looking forward to an engaging and enjoyably busy Term 4!
Stage News
Stage 2 Welcome back to Term 4 and it is going to be a very busy one indeed. We are starting a new Science unit of work on the Earth, Sun and Moon which includes some very exciting lessons. The students are participating in gymnastics lessons this term and are required to wear their sport uniform on their allocated day. Surf Education is in Week 4 at Freshwater Beach. Thank you to those families who have returned their permission slip and payment. Please return these ASAP if you already haven’t done so. We trust that everyone had an enjoyable break and are ready for a full term of exciting things to learn about. Enjoy your week and this glorious weather. Stage 3 This term is really a big one for Stage 3 especially Year 6. This week we begin our gymnastic lessons which are really enjoyed by all and our singer’s ore attending the Ryde Spectacular for a rehearsal on Tuesday and performance on Friday, consequently there will be no PSSA sport this week. Our school is looking very colourful with the murals and signs and this fosters pride in keeping our school looking beautiful. Litter has been dramatically reduced and everyone is trying hard to recycle responsibility. This week Year 6 will begin preparing for the mini fete which will be held on Friday, 13th December. 5G and 4/5T made virtual pets using the school's Microbits. They programmed them using the MakeCode website then made fun, appealing casing using recycled materials.
In Week 10 of last term some school sport groups enjoyed preparing the school garden beds for planting season. The students weeded the garden beds, removed spent plants and enriched the soil with the product of our composting system! Thanks to Miss Taylor for her invaluable guidance!
Library News Welcome back to Term 4. It's a busy time in the Library this term and we're really looking forward to exploring the aspects quality literature during our last term of the year. If you found any books belonging to the Library over the holidays, you can drop them in any morning after 8:30, or they can come back during normal Library time. Book Fair is coming to EPS This year our Book Fair is on Grandparents' Day - Monday November 4th, and we're trying a new supplier - Carnival Books. Books make great Christmas presents. Did you know in Iceland, on Christmas Eve, it's traditional to give books and then stay in to read them. The Christmas Eve book-giving tradition is the culmination of a months-long national literary celebration called jólabókaflóð or the "Christmas Book Flood." Sounds good if you ask me.
Around the School
Nude Food Day Did you know that 50% of items in school bins comes from food and drink packaging from home? Please help us reduce this number by participating in Nude Food Day. Nude food is simply food that is not stored in foil, cling wrap or commercial packaging. Nude Food Day will be on Wednesday 16th October. Please help support this great cause by packing your child's food and drink in reusable containers and bottles.
2Y – Knitting Project After two terms of knitting 2Y were excited to present to the representative from the charity, ‘Wrap with Love’, a lovely colourful knitted blanket to give to a person in need. The students did such a good job learning to knit the squares which were then sewn up to make the blanket.
PSSA – Friday, 18th October 2019 No PSSA games will be held this week due to the Ryde School Spectacular Dress Rehearsal at the Sydney Opera House.
October P&C meeting Our next meeting is on this week. Come along and get involved in the changes happening around the school. Date: Wednesday 16th October Time: 7:00pm Venue: Ermington School Library We hope to see you all there. Colour Fun Run If you haven't yet done so please log on and follow the steps below to order your prizes. All cash donations can be handed in at the P&C mailbox near the school office. Please ensure your child’s name is clearly labelled so that we can attach this amount to their profile. All money must be returned before you can select your prize, final day for money is Friday 18th October. How to order your Prize:
STEP ONE: Hand in all your cash donations.
STEP TWO: Go online and order your prize Between now and this Friday, 18th October simply visit www.schoolfundraising.com.au and create or log into your existing Profile Page. Then click on the ‘ORDER PRIZES’ button and follow the prompts. The system will guide you as to what prizes can be chosen. You can choose 1 prize from your max amount box or 2 prizes from the lower boxes. If you have any questions, please contact the School Fun-Run team on 1800 FUN RUN and they will gladly assist! Thank you again to everyone who was involved in making this event successful.
P&C News
Sport News
Uniform Shop The uniform shop will be open in Term 4 on the following dates:
Tuesday, 5th November 8:30am – 9:15am
Wednesday, 6th November 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday, 12th November 8:30am – 9:15am
Tuesday, 26th November 8:30am – 9:15am
Tuesday, 3rd December 8:30am – 9:15am
Wednesday, 4th December 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday, 10th December 8:30am – 9:15am The uniform shop are always looking for volunteers, no experience necessary as training will be provided. If you are able to help out even once a month, please contact the school office or email [email protected] NSW P&C Volunteer of the Year 2019 Nominations Each year the P&C Federation hold awards to acknowledge the efforts of those volunteers who so generously give their time for their school community and its students. 2018 was the first year we put forward a nominee and they were placed as a finalist, attending the award ceremony in recognition of their many years of voluntary service to Ermington Public School. We are always grateful to have volunteers and this year the P&C would like to put forward another one of Ermington's wonderful volunteers for the award. If you would like to nominate an individual that you think goes above and beyond, I invite you to put their name forward. Please send your nominees name, and 1-3 points explaining why you have chosen them to [email protected] by Tuesday 15th October. All nominees will be put forward at the October P&C meeting on Wednesday 16th October to be voted on by those who will be at attendance. School Disco The School Disco is on next week. This year we will be having a Halloween themed disco and as always food and glow sticks on offer. A note will be sent home this week to confirm your child's attendance. Date: Friday, 25th October Where: School hall Cost: $8 (includes entry, drink and a packet of chips) Time:
Years K-2 will be from 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Years 3-6 will be from 6:45pm – 8:15pm Dress: Halloween theme, NO masks, faces must be clearly visible Dinner: We will be serving a sausage sizzle 30 minutes before each session. You MUST pre-order. As always too make these events successful we need a number of volunteers. So please save the date and come along to help out.
School Banking Exciting new Term 4 rewards with a Super Savers theme are now available, while stocks last!
Water Skimming Bounce Ball Polar Pencils & Pencil Toppers
For every deposit made at school students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Your deposit count/tokens are also electronically tracked by School Banking so it doesn’t matter if you lose your Silver Dollarmites tokens. You can also track your tokens on the fun and easy to use CommBank Youth App (visit www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking for more details).
Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for exclusive School Banking reward items in recognition of their regular savings habits. In addition to the Term 4 rewards above all reward items from earlier in the year are currently also still available for redemption (whilst stocks last). If you would like a reward order slip or to know your current reward token balance please include a note with your school banking. Thank you for supporting the School Banking program and remember, School Banking day is every Tuesday.
If you are interested in volunteering to help with processing school banking on a Tuesday morning, please contact the School Banking Co-ordinator – Belinda Gethin (0414 460 941 or [email protected]) or leave your details at the front office.
VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED for Mondays and Tuesdays, please give the canteen a go if you haven’t before. We also need some casuals for Mon, Tues, and Fri (for when a rostered volunteer can’t do their shift). Working in the canteen is a rewarding way to spend the day and your children love to see you in the canteen! Please contact Wendy on 0412154004 if you are able to help. WHEN USING THE ONLINE CANTEEN MY SCHOOL CONNECT - Please check that you have ordered on the correct day/date as children often ask for their lunch when they do not have an order. Lunchtimes are extremely busy and we don’t have the time to continually check the computer for orders which have not been placed. Always make sure your children know if they have an online order. The cut-off time for online orders (except sushi) is 9am. ORDERING SUSHI ONLINE The cut-off time to order sushi is 8.15am on Fridays! This is so we can check the online sales before we sell the remaining sushi vouchers over the counter from 8.30am. Please have your sushi orders in early. ROSTER Mon 14 Oct Jinny, Rachel Mon 21 Oct Wendy Tues 15 Oct Wendy Tues 22 Oct Wendy Wed CLOSED Wed CLOSED Thurs 17 Oct Alison, Cherry, Xiaomin (pm) Thurs 24 Oct Emma, Tirtha, Xiaomin (pm) Fri 18 Oct Wendy, Cecilia, Belinda Fri 25 Oct Wendy, Cecilia, Ahra
Canteen News
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groups – parents need to decide on the appropriateness of
activities involving their child. It is the responsibility of each
parent to research the bona fides of any organisation in which
you wish for your child to be involved. The school accepts no
responsibility with regard to advertisements placed in the
newsletter. Parents and guardians should make their own
decision.
