Principal : Christine Wild Phone— 6559 9261

Fax—6559 6475 Email—northhaven-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

NORTH HAVEN

PUBLIC SCHOOL

“THE FUTURE IS OURS”

Newsletter

15 November 2018 Term 4 Week 5 (Issue No.36)

Dear parents and community members, WiFi Upgrade We are currently having our Wi-Fi upgraded to include all buildings and a substantial area of the playground. This will allow our students to work in and outside of our buildings and create some conducive 21st century outside learning environments. Water Safety Swim school began this week after an administrative hiccup, and we hosted information sessions for all students on Surf Safety. These important inclusions in our teaching and learning programs support our PDHPE curriculum. School Leaders 2019 An exciting time for our Year 5 students and their families to consider their leadership aspirations. I would ask students and their families to carefully consider their nominations and to openly and thoroughly discuss the criteria and expectations of leadership roles. Adherence to wearing full school uniform and meeting behaviour standards are key requisites we seek in our student leaders as role models. Good luck in your deliberations and decisions Year 5. Great War Flying Corps Bear We reported recently in our school newsletter about the participation of one of our parents, Mr Matthew Model, in the Invictus Games. Upon returning home, Mr Model kindly donated a limited edition ‘Lieutenant Thomas Hendy Australian Flying Corps Bear’ to our school. There are several designs of Great War Bears, which

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

VISION: North Haven Public School, in partnership with our community, promotes and provides a dynamic, future-focused learning environment fostering equity and excellence. Our school will deliver opportunities for every

student to become a successful learner and a caring, confident, creative individual.

were released for the 1914-1918 Centenary. Each bear is designed with a historically accurate reflection of uniforms worn by the A.I.F. and Royal Australian Navy during the Great War. As part of the Australia in the Great War initiative the bears are providing financial support to today’s Diggers through the veteran’s charity Soldier On. Lieutenant Hendy’s uniform reflects the full-length leather ‘Maternity Pattern’ flying jacket and leather flight helmet worn by many air crews of the A.F.C. to provide warmth during flights in open cockpit aeroplanes. The large angled external pocket on the left-breast provided quick access to maps, while beneath his flight jacket he would wear his standard dismounted troops’ khaki uniform of the Australian Imperial Force. We thank Mr Model for his kind and generous donation. Come and view our Great War Bear at the front office. Kind regards, Christine Wild Principal

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS Tuesday morning 8.45—9.15 am Wednesday afternoon 2.45—3.15 pm Page 2

Band News Thanks to the brilliant Mr Budai our congas are now portable! The custom-made platform allows the kids to safely and easily move the congas into position without damaging the drums or themselves! Thank you Mr Budai. We are very grateful.

Photo—Saxon, Kalan, Hamish, Samuel (Year 5 drummers)

Continuing Band in 2019 Current band members wishing to continue in band in 2019 are asked to please return their Continuation Notification form to school by Friday 23rd November.

Junior Band 2019 Expression of Interest Expressions of interest are being taken for students who will be in primary in 2019 to join the Junior Band. Copies of the application form are available from the office for interested students. The Expression of Interest forms are due back at school by Friday 23rd November.

Dates for Your Diary

Tuesday 13th Nov - Friday 23rd Nov Intensive Swimming Scheme Monday 19th November Primary Assembly (5B) - 2.15 pm Wednesday 28th November Gala Night 6.30 pm Tuesday 4th December Year 6 Orientation Day CHHS Tuesday 11th December Year 6 Farewell dinner Wednesday 19th December Last day of school for students Wednesday 30th January 2019 Students return to school

The new ABC series Don't Stop the Music is a very timely reminder about the benefits of music for children's development. Follow the link below for more information - http://education.abc.net.au/newsandarticles/blog/-/b/2974240/music-education-helps-improve-children-s-ability-to-learn Quotes from Dr Anita Collins: After doing something so complex, our brains look at other tasks like reading, problem solving and conceptualisation and say: “Well, this is easy in comparison to music learning!” The act of learning music requires children to use many different parts of their brains at once. Learning music provides children with the cognitive foundations for effective learning, which ultimately helps them become confident learners, ready to make the most of their education.

Uniform Shop News Unfortunately due to a price increase from our supplier, we regret we have to increase the cost of the sport polo shirt. From the beginning of 2019 the price will increase to -

Sport Polo Shirt $32.50

Any sport polo shirts ordered and paid for before the end of this term will be supplied at the current price of $30. If you know that your child will need new polos for school next year, order them this year to take advantage of the cheaper price. Last orders for uniforms for 2018 should be made by Tuesday 18 December.

A big congratulations to Ciara Everden, Mia Lenane and Tom Spilsbury who received Rotary Junior Community Services Awards in recognition of their community service and engagement. To qualify for this award students completed a rigorous project that involved: 10 consecutive weeks of community service Learning a new skill or enhancing an existing

skill through a 10 hour self-improvement program

A minimum of 2 hours per week physical/ recreation activity

Engagement and reporting on 5 key social experiences: a community commemoration, a community meeting, a cultural exchange, a religious or spiritual experience and a cultural/ arts experience.

As you can see, attaining this award required a considerable commitment of time and effort, over

two terms. The students gained much from the experience and we are super proud of their efforts! Congratulations Ciara, Mia and Tom. Mrs Menzies Assistant Principal

Rotary Junior Community Services

Last week K-2 children visited Timbertown. Although

it had been raining for a few days prior, on the day the

weather cleared and we were able to go ahead with

the excursion.

Students enjoyed a ride on the steam train, panned for

gems, watched the blacksmith ply his trade and lots

more fun activities. It was a great day.

Timbertown Excursion

ASSEMBLY AWARDS

K - 2 ASSEMBLY AWARDS Student of

the Week Values Awards Class Merit Awards

KD Paris Lin Audrey Dante Blayze Goodall Quade Single

K/1E Kiara Lewis Aurora Harvey Harry Neisler Caue Boer Coradini

1/2H Patrick Dale Hannah Summers Ashley Clenton Sonny Eggins

2M Dylan Middleton Taya Carney Lilly McClelland Bessie Walker

Band Musician of the Week

SENIOR BUGLERS FROM YEAR 6

JUNIOR

Jack Downing Ben Jenkins Maya Bulley

Phoebe Spinks

Isaac Luke Angus Bowen

Value of the Week

Understanding, Tolerance and

Inclusion

North Haven Public School Student Absence Note

My child _______________________________________ of class _______

was absent from school on the following date/s _______________________________________________________

for the following reason _____________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Carer Signature : ____________________________ Date: ____________________________

NHPS’s two North Coast athletic representatives, Ethan Hensby (13 year boys 100m) & Adam Drewitt (11 year boys shot put) both achieved personal bests at the recent state carnival at Homebush. Ethan ran 14.36 sec in his heat, which qualified him for a place in the final. In the final Ethan broke 14 sec, running a very commendable 13.92sec to finish in 8th place. Adam threw a massive 10.96m (1 metre further than his previous best) to finish 18th in the state!!

What a great achievement for the two North Haven boys who are both relatively new to these events. To qualify for the state carnival augers well for their future athletic careers. Well done Ethan & Adam!

NSW PSSA State Athletics

Remembrance Day

NORTH HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOL P & C Meeting Minutes 7th November 2018

Meeting Opened 1400 hrs Present A.Thoms, T.Toogood, C.Wild, K. Dent, A.Hill, P.Long, A.Summers Apologies A.Dante Previous minutes moved by Anne-Marie, seconded Tanya Business Arising Nil Correspondence Nil Treasurers Report Full report provided Current balance of Cheque Account: $7,700.61 Term deposit $10,000 plus additional $20,000 (future playground redevelopment) reinvested on 1st

November 2018 for 3 months. Uniform Report Full report provided Recent stocktake and orders placed. Year 6 shirts have been organised and ordered. As of 1st January 2019, there will be a price increase for the sports shirt to $32.50. Excess library bag stock to be donated to the school library. Fundraising Report Full report provided Raffle tickets for the upcoming Christmas raffle to be sent home with students on the 9th November. It was decided that a Cake stall (recess) and BBQ (lunch) would be organised for Presentation day on 14th

December. Canteen Report Full report provided Trish gave feedback from a recent workshop she attended, menu has been updated to reflect changes. Trish to submit a grant application, if successful could be used to upgrade kitchen equipment. North Haven Public School were lucky to have a student receive a 4th placing in the recent Fruit and Vege

campaign, winner to be announced at upcoming assembly. Principals Report At this stage 9 classes will be formed for 2019 Equity funds for next year will focus on those students who require additional learning needs and support. An Independent audit was recently conducted on the school carparks and bus area. Christine to table a

report into those findings. Some small changes to be implemented. Parents are reminded when crossing Ocean Drive to please use the designated crossing to ensure the safety of our students.

General Business A date for the P & C AGM was set for 2pm Wednesday 20th February 2019. The first normal meeting for term 1 will follow.

Meeting closed 1455 hrs