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Term 2 Week 7 Wednesday 2 June 2021 Principal: Megan Lockery
Deputy Principal K-2: Angela Mellino
Deputy Principal 3-6: Peter Hayllar
Principal’s Message
Roofing Work
The roofing work is
progressing well and
the K-2 Toilet roof is
now complete. It
looks neat and tidy.
The Year 1 Block is
looking great with
the new roof
sheeting and the
replacement of the
guttering and
downpipes has
begun. The awnings
will also be replaced
as part of this
project.
As you can see from
the photos below,
the scaffolding has
been erected and
work has begun on B
Block. It will take at
least two weeks. In
the meantime, seven
classes have moved
to temporary classrooms. I
commend the students and staff
on their resilience and the manner
in which they have
adapted to
continue their
teaching and
learning programs.
Well done!
Entrance to this
building (bottom
floor only) is now
via the stairs near
the hall. Clothing
Pool is open for
on-site trading.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday 3 June
P&C Meeting 7:30pm - Staffroom
Tuesday 8 June
LAC Annual General Meeting 7pm
Monday 14 June
Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend
Tuesday 15 June
1H, 1R & 1S Rouse Hill Excursion
Thursday 17 June
1CD, 1PT, 2PL & 1/2M Rouse Hill Excursion
Monday 21 June
2A, 2T & 2Z Rouse Hill Excursion
Friday 25 June
Last day of Term 2
Monday 12 July
Staff Development Day – no students
Tuesday 13 July
Students return to begin Term 3
PSSA Sport - Week 7 Friday 4 June
Open Soccer A – Alan Small Oval, East Killara
Open Soccer B – Norman Griffiths, West Pymble
Girls Soccer – Koola Park, East Killara
AFL – St Ives Village Green, St Ives
Netball – Canoon Road, South Turramurra
COVID-19 Restrictions – Advice for Families
Please see the updated guidelines via the link below for restrictions regarding travel to Victoria and follow
them accordingly if you are affected. Information is also available about how we can attend school in a
COVID safe way.
https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families
School Activities returning
As restrictions continue to ease for school activities, we have thoroughly enjoyed having our musicians
performing live at assemblies and events. More performances have been planned. We are aiming to have
our first Lindfield Blue Assembly with parents/carers in attendance and a live musical performance in Week
10 on Tuesday 22 June. Our annual Grandparent’s Day/Open Day has been scheduled for Wednesday 28
July. More details will be provided closer to the day. All events however are subject to change at the last
minute if COVID-19 restrictions are updated. We must comply with all safety and sign on procedures,
physical distancing and hygiene requirements as well as number limitations if necessary.
KSP Year 4 Girls in Mathematics
On Monday morning, 47 Year 4 girls from Lindfield,
Roseville and Gordon East Public Schools met at Killara
High School with the aim of developing an understanding of
fractals. Many Killara High students gave up their own
mathematics lesson to assist these primary school students
in their activities. The lesson began with the Year 4 students
creating smaller triangles within a larger
triangle, working to weave an intricate
pattern. During these activities the
primary school students formed bonds
with their high school counterparts who
shared their knowledge of geometry. The primary school students displayed teamwork
and leadership, helping their friends who found the task confusing or difficult.
Later, the Year 4 girls were instructed to create individual tetrahedrons that when
compiled formed a large complex tetrahedron. Although the use of marshmallows and
toothpicks to create three-dimensional shapes is unconventional, the primary school
students found the lesson exciting as they worked ‘hands on’ with their classmates.
Madeline C (Year 10 Killara High School student)
Megan Lockery
Principal
Deputy Principals’ Message
Killara Schools Partnership - Year 3 Science Workshop
On Tuesday 25 June, Year 3 students from Lindfield Public School, Killara Public School and Beaumont
Public School, were welcomed into the newest Science classrooms at Killara High School. After a quick safety
briefing and an introduction to some of the Killara High School student helpers, they dove into a series of
experiments. First, students watched a demonstration (from a safe distance) of green fire shooting from a
large flask, in an instant it was gone. After which, many called for it to be done again. This time, most of the
oxygen in the flask had been consumed, so instead of a dramatic flash there was a gentle flame hovering in
the neck of the flask for a few seconds. Next, they made lava lamps in long cylindrical jars using vegetable
oil, water, food colouring and antacid tablets. Coloured bubbles rose from the bottom and hovered in the
middle of the vessel, before falling back into the coloured mass at the bottom. For many students this was
their favourite activity of the day. Finally, they constructed electric mazes using copper wire. Students learned
that electricity needs a closed circuit to flow as they tried to navigate the maze without touching the side and
switching on a lamp. The fastest time was four seconds, but most students managed it in under 20 seconds.
The students impressed us with their enthusiasm and diligence.
David Aubusson, Head Teacher Science
Concert Band Performance - Cromehurst School
Last Thursday the Concert Band made their long awaited return with a performance at Cromehurst School,
Lindfield. Students played a number of pieces including ‘Arabian Dream’ and ‘Frozen’. From all reports the
music was wonderful and thoroughly enjoyed by Cromehurst students. As always the Band was expertly
conducted by Miss Megan Lipworth. Students were accompanied by some of our Stage 3 teachers: Mr
Katrak, Miss Avis and Miss Stanley. Our students demonstrated the ROAR expectations and were great
ambassadors for our school.
K-2 Assembly
The teachers in K-2 couldn't be more proud of their students who displayed some of their best assembly
manners aon Thursday last week. Students proudly sang the School Song and National Anthem - even
though our Kindergarten students are still learning the words. Congratulations to these students who
received assembly and Gold awards and to KB for receiving Lindfield Lion.
Fishermans Beach Excursion
Today was the turn of 3F, 4C and 4H to attend The Coastal Environment Centre, Collaroy. As we go to print
we are being told that students were beautifully well behaved and showed all of the ROAR expectations
while representing our school. What a wonderful place to have fruito!
Join Our Ethics Teaching Team in Semester Two 2021!
Ethics teaching is a fabulous opportunity to become involved in the school community in an interesting and
unique way while also giving you the chance to develop new skills that are useful in work and home life.
Volunteer work is not only rewarding on a personal level, it also sends a
positive message to our children about the value in offering help for the
benefit of others.
• NO prior teaching experience necessary! Just a commitment to the
following:
• Free online and face-to-face training.
• Available to teach at school EVERY Tuesday 10:30am – 11:00am
during term time for the remainder of the school year.
If you would like further information, please contact our Ethics
Coordinator:
Jodi Norton on 0404 851 975 or [email protected].
Alternatively, please go to www.primaryethics.com.au/volunteer/ for more information.
Walking Through the Staff Carpark
We would like to remind parents that the Pacific Highway staff
carpark is not to be used as a thoroughfare to walk children in and
out of the school. There are gates leading out to the highway near
the flagpole and through Ginkgo. It has also come to our attention
that children are running across Gladstone Parade to meet their
parents in Seven Eleven. It is advised that parents accompany
their children across busy roads for their safety.
Students Who ROAR
Lydia P (1CD)
Lydia is a responsible member of 1CD who takes great pride in the quality and
presentation of her work. She always follows school expectations and shows
kindness to all.
‘My favourite thing about LPS is that there are nice teachers and I have a nice
class.’
Amy B (4M)
Amy is a thoughtful and caring student who works hard and enjoys many aspects
of school life. She greatly enjoys reading groups and all creative activities.
‘Having a growth mindset means showing resilience and not stopping doing
something just because it’s hard. Recently I was struggling with some origami I
was doing, so I looked up videos and then learned how to do it right!’
Angela Mellino Peter Hayllar
K-2 Deputy Principal 3-6 Deputy Principal
Absentee Notification
We would appreciate
it if you record
student absences via
the Skoolbag app
which can be
downloaded from the
app store. Just
search for Lindfield
Public School.
1. Simply open the
app
2. Select the eForms tab
3. Select the Absentee Form tab
Medical Alert Updates 2021
Please ensure all children with anaphylaxis and other medical
conditions hand in their updated Action Plans. Kindly ask your
doctors to sign, stamp and date them. The school needs to
receive a coloured copy of the Action Plan for our health
records. All students with a known medical condition must
provide updated health plans for 2021. Thank you for your
ongoing support.
Notes Sent Home
Notes are available to download from the school website:
https://lindfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/notes.html
Please look under the ‘Notes’ tab.
Work on Display
Anaphylaxis at Lindfield Public School At Lindfield Public School in 2021, we have a small number of children who could have a potentially life
threatening allergic reaction. They are found across our school from Kindergarten to Year 6.
How can parents help these children?
• Choose alternative sandwich spreads to peanut butter and Nutella. Inform your child that
these foods can trigger an anaphylactic reaction.
• Reinforce the school’s NO FOOD SHARING message.
Please note, no students are allowed to bring
glass bottles to school for safety reasons.
Work on display in the office for this week
1CD & 5HK
Sport
Jaiden S last week attended the State Trials for PSSA Hockey.
Congratulations Jaiden!
It was an honour to represent LPS at the 2021 PSSA State Hockey carnival last week. I played in the
Sydney North Area team with players from schools across the North Shore all the way up to the Central
Coast. There were 16 teams in the competition and in our pool we were up against some very tough
opponents including Sydney East, Polding and North West. We played against CIS on the final day and
secured 9th spot overall.
It was a great three days and the tournament was played in a very good spirit by all participants.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent our school and Sydney North Area.
Jaiden S
Timothy Elsley
PDHPE and Sport Teacher
Library http://library.det.nsw.edu.au
Temporary changes to the Library
Our Library has now become a temporary shared learning space for 3F and 3R until the roofing project
for B block is complete. Therefore, all Library lessons are being held in classrooms until these classes
can return to their normal rooms. It has meant we have also had to make the necessary logistical
decision to cancel borrowing at this time. The Teacher Librarians will be collecting any returns each
lesson while in the classroom. It is not necessary to drop off books to the Library as we would like to
minimise any disruptions to 3F and 3R and their teachers. We appreciate your understanding at this
time.
Please take this opportunity to explore your local council libraries!
NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge 2021 https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/studentExperience.html#/
Congratulations to the following students who have completed the Challenge over the last week:
K-2 3-4 5-6
Lerhan D Sissi Z Stacey F
Alex S Han P
Jonathan C
Maksim F
Travis W
Victoria W
Happy reading! ☺
Renee Chapman and Peggy Pearce
Teacher Librarians
Issue 4
Due June 14
INVITATION TO ALL PARENTS AND CARERS
P&C MEETING - THURSDAY 3 JUNE
A friendly reminder that our next P&C meeting will be held on Thursday 3 June at 7:30pm. Please see the
full agenda on the next page.
If you would like to become a financial member of the P&C please pay via the link below.
Annual membership is $1 and this will allow you to participate in the democratic decision making processes
of the P&C.
P&C Membership $1
Playground proposal
Please note a motion to donate $20,000 for
playground markings (as discussed in our last
meeting) will be put forward at our meeting on 3
June.
Vacant Committee Convenor Positions
We currently have vacant Convenor positions for both
the Canteen and Strings Committees.
If you have any questions about the positions or would like to volunteer for one of our vacant roles please do
not hesitate to contact Tina at [email protected]
AGENDA
Term 2 General Meeting
Thursday 3 June 2021 7:30pm
Staff Room, School Administration Building
Term 2 General Meeting
1. Welcome (Angus Boyd)
2. Principal’s Report (Megan Lockery)
3. P&C Update –
1. Update on 2021
2. Motion to approve a $20,000 donation to the School for Playground Markings
4. Sub-committee Updates
5. Review of previous minutes & other business
6. Updating of the membership register
7. Meeting close
Canteen
It's a bit nippy!
This week we’d like to remind you that the Canteen offers a delicious ‘Hug in a Mug’ soup on Mondays,
Fried Rice made in-house on Tuesdays, Twisty Pasta with canteen made veggies loaded tomato sauce
Mondays to Thursdays and creamy hot Milos for Years 3-6 at recess.
Please see flexischools to order a warm treat for your VIPs.
Volunteer Roster
Term 2 - Weeks 7 & 8
3-Jun 4-Jun
Kaori Sato Shankari Chandran
Jess McKenzie Miguel Yamin
Angie Dreese Yolanda Yang
HELP Needed please!
7-Jun 8-Jun 9-Jun 10-Jun 11-Jun
Mariia Nigritskaia Mariia Nigritskaia Nathalie Pigault Ros Richardson Megan Crane
HELP Needed please! Evon Teng Sam Timms Jess McKenzie Annabelle Woodhouse
Juyoung Lee HELP Needed please! Eric Tse
HELP Needed please!
To volunteer, please text Jane on 0402 071 345 or email [email protected]
Sarah Burnett, Claudette Mann & Katrina Tottenham
Canteen Managers
LPS Social and Fundraising Committee
Social Events
Date Class Event and Venue Time
Saturday 19 June Year 1 Year 1 Catchup, West Lindfield Sport and Recreation Club, 76A Highfields Rd, Lindfield.
4-6pm
Sunday 20 June 4BR Family catchup, West Lindfield Sport and Recreation Club, 76A Highfields Rd, Lindfield.
3-5pm
Thursday 10 June 3M 3M - Dinner for Mums Mums - please join us for dinner at El Karim - 126 Pacific Hwy Roseville RSVP: to your class parents (Marisa Pike & Brooke Younger)
7:30pm
To have your function in the Lindfield Lines please email
[email protected] by 8pm Monday.
Jen Jarick
Class Parent Co-ordinator
Chess
Deep in the Chess Bunker maps are out and schemes are hatched. How, oh how, do we spread the word of
Lindfield to the Upper North Shore? Ah ha! We shall send our representatives to pacify the natives. One
group to Berowra Heights, another to Abbotsleigh. But I think we need two for Grammar..... that should do it!
Round 5 of the JCL Weekly Competition was held last Friday in chilly weather and all was quiet on the home
front as most of our teams went travelling.
A rather unusual situation occurred at Grammar, as our A's played their games and it was decided that they
needed clocks and a second round of games were played, with different results. On query, the first set of
results were reinstated. Our thanks to Grammar for reviewing the situation. We have clearly not, ipso facto,
entered a new age of post modern chess tournament where results can be arbitrarily determined based on
what could or would or should have occurred! Meanwhile, our C’s also did quite well against the top team in
their competition (pictured), while our E's had their first setback.
Lindfield A played Sydney Grammar B for a 3.5-0.5 win (aggregate 12-8)
Lindfield B played Lindfield East E for a 3-1 win (15.5-4.5)
Lindfield C played Sydney Grammar D for a 2-2 draw (9-11)
Lindfield D played Lindfield East C for a 4-0 win (13-7)
Lindfield E played Abbotsleigh A for a 2-2 draw (16.5-3.5)
Lindfield F played St Bernards Berowra Heights for a 2.5-1.5 win (11.5-8.5)
This week at Home we have Lindfield A v Sydney Grammar C, Lindfield C v West Pymble A, Lindfield E v
Abbotsleigh C, Lindfield F v West Pymble B. Traveling we have Lindfield B v Newington B, Lindfield D v
Lindfield East E. Good luck teams!
Eric Tse
Chess Co-ordinator [email protected]
Clothing Pool
Clothing Pool Opening Hours: 8:30 am - 9:30 am Wednesdays and Thursdays
Don’t forget the ONLINE ordering option – easy and secure via the P&C website: www.lpspandc.org.au. Orders are then delivered to your child’s class, usually on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
The Clothing Pool is plastic bag free. Please bring along a bag to carry your items home in.
PLEASE LABEL YOUR BELONGINGS
Sport Pants
Remember, the children have the option of wearing long royal blue sports pants on sports
days. Boys can wear our lined microfibre pants and girls have the choice of wearing our
lined warm microfibre pants or trendy yoga type pants.
Excursion bags
Our Excursion bags are great for the next school excursion. It fits an A4
clipboard folder and one per family is probably enough. It has straps to carry
as a backpack and is super light in weight.
Our Upcoming Volunteers’ roster:
Week 7
Wednesday 2 Jun Thursday 3 Jun
Greti Lindsay
Jess Gregg
Greti Lindsay
Catherine Dickinson
Week 8
Wednesday 9 Jun Thursday 10 Jun
Greti Lindsay
Heather Richardson
Greti Lindsay
Angela Pong
Convenor – Jess Gregg
Clothing Shop Manager – Greti Lindsay
Band
Concert Band performance
Congratulations to Concert Band for their first public live performance of 2021. An amazing experience!
(Photos and audio)
Call out for all unwanted music
Do you have any music you no longer need? We are looking to
hold a second-hand music stall at the End of Term Concert and
would love to receive donations of music no longer used. All
music is welcome, it doesn’t need to be of a band’s instrument.
Please email us at [email protected] so we can arrange
pick up.
The Band Program cannot run without parent/carer volunteers.
The Band Committee has a number of volunteer roles we would
love to fill:
• Band Treasurer
• Instrument Coordinator
For questions or feedback regarding any aspect of the Band
Program at Lindfield, please mail: [email protected]
The Band Committee
JB Practice-a-thon has started!
Get ready, set, practice!
The Junior Band Practice-a-thon Challenge is now underway - we
hope you are all having fun making music! Don’t miss the
opportunity to win prizes and help fundraising while improving on
your instrument. All money raised will help the LPS Band Program
buy vital equipment such as music stands, or fund special events.
Online donations can be made via the following link:
https://lpspandc.org.au/product/practice-a-thon/
Lindfield Public School Junior Band
Take the Junior Band Practice-a-thon Challenge
Can you practise your instrument every day for 4 weeks? (Yes, you
can!)
Improve your playing. Support your band. Win prizes! How does it work?
• Set a daily/weekly practice time goal (for example 10mins a day)
• Tell your family/friends and ask for sponsorship (for example $0.10c a minute or a
one-off donation for the 4 weeks). Only ask people you know well.
• Track your minutes on the Practice-a-thon record sheet for 4 weeks. Don’t forget to
get your parent/carer to sign it.
• Reach or exceed your goal! There are prizes for the most minutes!
• Return your signed Practice-a-thon record and donations to the Band Parent Reps in
Week 10 (online or cash donations welcome)
How you will win!
• Prizes for completing the challenge
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Prizes for Highest number of practice minutes
• You also win by dramatically improving your playing and developing a long-term
practice habit!!
Why are we Fundraising?
All money raised will help the LPS Band Program buy vital equipment such as music stands, or fund
special events.
Strings
*** Attendance required for Year 3-6 Music Camp ***
Participation at Music Camp is compulsory for all Year 3-6 Strings students. LPS offers a truly unique and
memorable Music Camp experience to its students and this year promises to be a wonderful experience.
Please ensure you save the following dates that the children will be staying at the Narrabeen Sport &
Recreation Centre:
• Year 5-6 Strings students - Sunday 15 - Tuesday 17 August.
• Year 3-4 Strings students - Monday 16 - Tuesday 17 August.
If your Strings student is in K-2, they are not required
to attend Music Camp.
Detailed permission notes for Year 3-6 Music Camp
will be sent out to families for completion shortly. We
ask that all families complete and return their notes
and make payment promptly once forms are
received.
EXCITING NEWS – Ensembles, get
ready to perform!
With restrictions relaxed, performances have now
been scheduled for some of our ensembles. I’m sure
the children will be excited to get back on stage and
perform with pride after months of hard work.
• Ravel will be starting it off with a performance
in Week 8 at the Year 3-6 Assembly.
• Vivaldi will showcase their work at the
Lindfield Blue Assembly in Week 10.
• Amadeus will be playing at K-2 Assembly in
Week 10.
Bach/Mozart, keep your eyes peeled for an announcement regarding your own performance opportunity.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
TERM 2
Week 8 (Tuesday 8 June) Ravel to perform at Year 3-6 Assembly
Week 10 (Tuesday 22 June) Vivaldi to perform at Lindfield Blue Assembly
Week 10 (Thursday 24 June) Amadeus to perform at K-2 Assembly
TERM 3
Week 6 (Sunday 15 August –
Tuesday 17 August)
Year 3-6 Music Camp at Narrabeen Sport & Recreation Centre
The Strings Committee
of 2020 AGM
Cleaners Wanted! (Northern Sydney)
Facilities First Australia is currently seeking passionate individuals to join our cleaning team.
We have opportunities available in the below regions:
Hills Area - Hornsby
Northern Beaches - Brookvale
Lower and Upper North Shore – Ryde, Meadowbank, and North Sydney
The Role: General cleaning of designated areas including scrubbing surfaces, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning toilets, refilling consumables, cleaning wash basins etc. Positions available: Full time, part time and casuals You Will need: Current Police Check within last 12 months Must have or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check (Employee) Must be able to work weekdays If the opportunity is of interest to you, or you know a family member or friend who may be interested, please email a CV to [email protected] with the subject line “School Cleaner Application”
