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Principal’s Message
Issue 31.16 13 October 2016
Quality Education in a Stimulating Environment
Dear Parents and Carers
Parenting Ideas
Our school now subscribes to a professional body called Parenting Ideas. The author, Michael Grose has written nine parenting books and is a regular in the media on the topic of parenting. Each fortnight the newsletter will con-tain an article published by Parenting Ideas. The articles are easy to read, informative and practical and provide handy tips and research into a number of topics. Please read them and let me know if there are certain topics of interest that I might be able to follow up with an article. New Office Business Procedures
I have previously written about the Learning Management and Business Reform (LMBR) that is taking place at our school. The ‘go live’ day is Monday 17 October. Parents wishing to make payments to the school either via the online POP process or at the school office will recommence on Tuesday as long as the launch is a smooth one. Thankyou for your understanding during the payment black out time and please be understanding of any delays in processing as the office staff put in to practice what they have learnt about the new system. What we do has not changed, but the way we do it has. Classes 2017
The Engadine West Public School teaching staff is a group of professional educators with many varying skills and abilities who work hard to offer the best curriculum options to your children. I am aware that this is the time of year where parent conversation turns to classes for the following school year. I also know that that conversation can turn into gossip about who has heard what about which teachers. My advice to parents is not to listen to ‘school gate gossip’. I will not be accepting letters from parents about which teachers they want for their children for the following school year. Teachers spend a lot of time and effort in forming classes (which will not be done for quite a few weeks yet as we are still operating in Term 4 2016), trying to ensure learners and friends are grouped appro-priately. Change to Publication Day
A reminder that the e-West Side story will be distributed on a Thursday. Professional Learning
This week the teaching staff completed the Tell Them From Me survey. Parents have been invited to complete the survey too. Please do so ASAP as your opinions are highly valued. The survey closes on 21 October and is avail-able at https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/ewps2
Engadine West Public School
Phone: 9520 8134 * Fax 9520 5314 * 4 Buckle Avenue, Engadine 2233
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.engadinew-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Principal: Mrs Sue Roach
Engadine West Public School would like to acknowledge the ongoing support provided to the Community of Schools on the Park (COSOtP)
by the Rotary Club of Engadine
Principal’s Report Continued
The Partners in Learning Parent Feedback Survey
Many thanks to those parents who have completed The Partners in Learning Parent Feedback survey. If you have not yet given your feedback, please complete the survey at http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents
Sue Roach Principal
Kindergarten acceptance letters were mailed to parents/carers at the end of last term and provide information regarding the Parent Orientation Morning at 10.00am on Thursday 27 October 2016 and the four Transition Days for students occurring this term: Tuesday 1 November 10.00-11.00am Thursday 3 November 10.00-11.00am Monday 7 November 2.15-3.15pm Wednesday 9 November 2.15-3.15pm If you intend enrolling your child in Kindergarten at Engadine West PS for 2017, please complete the enrolment form available on the school’s website or from the Front Office as soon as possible. http://www.engadinew-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/4201553/4207726/enrolment_form.pdf
Kindergarten Enrolments 2017
Term 4 Early Bird Reading will commence on Tuesday 25 October (Week 3). This term, nominated Kindergarten students will be invited to attend. Notes will be sent home to relevant parents/carers.
Jenny Scott Learning Support Teacher
Early Bird Reading
Deputy Principal’s Report
Special Group Photo Day Thursday 3 November Please see the attached schedule for special photo day on Thursday 3 November. Students may wish to wear or bring to school specific group uniforms or costumes to change into at school. Groups are to wear whatever they wear when they're participating in that group's activity eg band = band uniform, Oz Tag = Sports Uniform. However, if there is a variation to this then the group will be notified.
Outstanding Learning Environment During recent impromptu visits to classrooms on Tuesday I observed fantastic pedagogy in practice across our school. There was obvious differentiation in teaching and learning with a range of student groupings in opera-tion catering for student learning needs across the curriculum. School learning support officers and parents were closely supporting a range of students in their learning. All classroom teachers were engaging with stu-dents and employing either individual, small group work or whole class activities and students were enthusias-tically completing tasks and supporting the learning of their peers. I am proud to work with such a highly pro-fessional team.
ICAS Results Congratulations to the following students for outstanding results in the recent ICAS English and/or Mathemat-ics tests: Ryley D, Jessica H, Olivia W and Mark T. Ross Edwards Deputy Principal
Sports and Special Groups Photography Schedule
Thursday 3 November 2016
End of Year Presentation Assemblies
To assist parents/carers with planning, please find dates for the End of Year Presentation Assemblies and the Year 6 Farewell listed below: Monday 5 December 10.00am Kindergarten Tuesday 6 December 10.00am Year 1 Wednesday 7 December 10.00am Year 3 Thursday 8 December 10.00am Year 4 6.00pm Year 6 Farewell Friday 9 December 10.00am Year 2 Monday 12 December 10.00am Year 5 Tuesday 13 December 10.00am Year 6 Thursday 15 December 12.30pm Kindergarten-Year 1 Christmas Concert
End of Year
Presentation Assemblies
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Dates for your diary
Book Character Dress Up Day - Wednesday 19 October Book Fair – Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 October
The Scholastic Book Fair will be held next week (Week 2, Term 4). Come along to make some early Christmas purchases or donate a book to our library on one of the following mornings:
Tuesday 18 October 8.30-9.30am Wednesday 19 October 8.30-9.30am Thursday 20 October 8.30-9.30am
Students are invited to dress as their favourite book character on Wednesday 19 October (please note there will not be a parade). We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair! Margaret Evans and Janet Evans Teacher Librarians
Library News
The Partners in Learning Parent Feedback Survey
Our school is participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent surveys) on student engagement. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement. Running this survey will help our school understand parents’ and carers’ perspectives on their child’s experience at school. These include: communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and practices at home and parent/carer views on the school's support of learning and behaviour. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements. The survey is conducted entirely online at home or on public computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey will be conducted between 22 Au-gust and 21 October. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, however, your responses are very much appreciated.
More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents
For Your Diary
Monday 17 October
Tuesday 18 October CANTEEN CLOSED Student Banking Book Fair 8.30-9.30am Student Payments Recommence
Wednesday 19 October Book Week Character Dress Up Day
Book Fair 8.30-9.30am
Thursday 20 October Book Fair 8.30-9.30am
Friday 21 October PSSA Term 4 Swimming Partners in Learning Parent Survey
closes K-2 Assembly 12.00pm 3-6 Assembly 2.30pm
Monday 24 October
Tuesday 25 October CANTEEN CLOSED Student Banking Early Bird Reading Commences
Wednesday 26 October Uniform Shop Open 9.15am Mufti Day - Family Fun Day Gold coin donation or chocolates/ lollies for chocolate wheel
Thursday 27 October Year 4 Excursion to The Rocks Kindergarten 2017 Parent Orientation 10.00-11.30am
Friday 28 October PSSA Term 4 Swimming
Excursions and Payments
Year Excursion or Payment Please pay by Amount
Year 4 The Rocks Excursion As soon as possible $25.00
Band Members Term 4 Band Fees As soon as possible $125.00 per term
Years K-6 Voluntary School Contribution As soon as possible $50.00
Year 6 Canberra Excursion Friday 4 November $340.00 Balance
Week 2 Week 3
PSSA Friday 14 October
EWPS Gold V Menai at Anzac Oval (Bottom) EWPS Green V Heathcote East at Heathcote Oval (AFL)
Buses depart EWPS at 9.00am
Cost: $6.00 per week
Team Results Played Team Results Played
Cricket Green Won 113-48 Heathcote T-Ball Girls Green Heathcote
Cricket Gold Won 107-87 Tharawal T-Ball Girls Gold Tharawal
Softball Green Lost 11-16 Heathcote T-Ball Boys Green Heathcote
Softball Gold Won 18-7 Tharawal T-Ball Boys Gold Tharawal
PSSA Friday 23 September - Results
Payments recommence Tuesday 18 October
Canteen News
Please note that lunch orders must be placed by 9.30am. Find us on Facebook - EWPS Canteen for information on menu updates, specials, red light days etc. Email: [email protected] 2016 Roster - Your Canteen Needs You!
Please let me know if you are able to assist. Helpers are required to have a Working with Children Check completed before volunteering. Please contact me for further information. Lunch order specials this week
Garlic bread roll $1.00 Large fruit salad $4.00 Medium fruit salad $3.00 Banana or chocolate smoothie $3.00 Canteen Help
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who recently assisted with canteen duties. The canteen is still in need of help on the following dates:
Monday 17 October and Wednesday 19 October If you are able to help on any of these days, please contact our canteen manager Leanne Best on 9520 8134 or 0408 697 660 or email: [email protected]. Gingerbread House Kits are back!
We have placed an order for 40 regular and five gluten free gingerbread house kits at a cost of $32.00 per kit. Delivery will be in Term 4. Please send correct money along with your contact de-tails to the canteen. Numbers are limited so get your orders in quick! If anyone has any questions regarding the canteen, please come in and see me.
Leanne Best Canteen Supervisor
Canteen Roster
Friday - 14 October A Mathieson, A Bolton, C Miliken Monday - 17 October HELP NEEDED J Morando Tuesday - 18 October CANTEEN CLOSED Wednesday - 19 October HELP NEEDED S Savania Thursday - 20 October K Zaknich, G Padgett, M Tillbrook Friday - 21 October K Hansen, R Hutchison, N Ross
Uniform Shop News
The next Uniform Shop opening time will be:
Week 3 Term 4
Wednesday 26 October 2016 from 9.15-10.15am
Students commencing Year 3 in 2017 will need to purchase a gold polo shirt with school logo for sport. They are available from the Uniform Shop at a cost of $20.00. Tracy Farquhar & Kathy Cunynghame Uniform Shop Co-ordinators
URGENT HELP REQUIRED
Family Fun Day News
Only 4 weeks to go!
Family Fun Day News
Prize Donations Do you own or work for a company that would be happy to donate items for our raffle and silent auction? We would love to hear from you! Please leave donations at the front office.
Plant Donations
Thank you to the wonderful parents who have donated their free native seedling voucher from Suth-erland Council, keep them coming! We are also in need of donations of plants. If you’re looking for a fun activity to share with your children, consider growing some seedlings for the plant stall eg herbs, veggies or pretty annuals!
Sponsorship
We are looking for sponsors for each Year stall for our fast approaching Family Fun Day on Sunday 13 November. This would involve a $500 donation and in return the sponsor will receive advertising on the day on a Year stall (you just need to let us know in what year your child is) and also advertising throughout the year in the school newsletter, website and facebook page. We are also looking for donations for the silent auction and chocolate wheel. If you can help in any way please let us know (contact numbers are listed below). Any queries can be directed to our email address: [email protected]. Please remember we need the support of our community and our Engadine West families for this event to be a success.
Year 6 White Elephant Stall Donations
The Before & After School Care Centre will be accepting your donations from 7.00am-9.00am and 3.30pm-6.30pm from Monday 10 October until Wednesday 10 November, 2016. Please donate good quality items (e.g. clean, intact, working, complete sets etc.)
Books, DVD's, kitchen wear, jewellery, hand bags, bric-a-brac, toys and games, small appliances, good quality pre-loved children's clothing, candles, new stationery, collectibles. Clean, intact reusable fabric/canvas shopping bags (from Aldi, Woollies etc.) Please DO NOT donate dirty or broken items as this will cost the school money to dispose of them. Please DO NOT donate VHS/video tapes, old televisions or adult clothing.
NOTE: We ask that you drop donations to the Care Centre between Monday 10 October and Wednesday 10 November during opening hours of 7:00am to 9:00am and 3.30pm to 6.30pm. (Unfortunately there are NO free classrooms to use to sort and store your White Elephant Stall donations for the Family Fun Day). Good Junk = Clean, intact, working, complete set etc. Please donate books & DVD’s, kitchen wear, jewellery, handbags, bric a brac, toys and games, small appliances, good quality children’s clothes, candles, new stationery, collectables and curios. Junk Junk = Dirty, broken, useless and will cost all of us money to dispose of it. Please DO NOT donate VHS/ Video tapes, old televisions, adult clothing. If you have any questions or if you are a Year 6 parent wanting to volunteer for the White Elephant Stall, please contact Violet Van Luyt on 0418 961 694 or Ange Farr on 0429 100 573.
Family Fun Day News
Family Fun Day Sunday 13 November
After School Basketball Program Resumes 3 November
The after school basketball program will resume on Thursday 3 November at 3.40pm. Any new players interested can contact Trevor Kimber on 0414 978 384.
School or Child/Youth Opal Card
What is a School or Child/Youth Opal Card?
The School Opal card is a free travel or discounted travel Opal card to help eligible students to get to and from school. It is only valid for approved travel on school days between your home and school with restricted hours, on the mode(s) specified in the original application. For travel outside of School, for personal travel or if ineligible for a School Opal card, students should use a Child/Youth Opal card, a concession fare Opal card for customers aged 4/15 (inclusive), or customers 16 years or older who hold a NSW/ACT Senior Secondary School Concession Card. The card must have sufficient balance on it for the intended travel.
Tap on and off, every time to validate your trip
At the start of each trip, tap on by placing your Opal card on an Opal card reader located at the entrance of the bus. At the end of the trip, tap off by placing your Opal card on an Opal reader again.
Opal card holders must always tap on and off for each trip and each transport mode used during their jour-ney.
If an error message displays when tapping on or off, students must take notes of the error code and contact Opal Customer Care for assistance.
No tap on and off, no bus services
Although some might have a free pass, all students must tap on and tap off, so we understand customer travel patterns and can adjust the services provided if necessary. If students don’t tap on and off, services may be withdrawn due to the lack of recorded patronage, or redi-rected to other schools where the demand is higher.
Any lost, stolen, faulty or damaged Opal card must be reported online immediately. While waiting for a replacement card, students must use a Child/Youth Opal card to travel.
Your Opal Customer Care useful contacts
Call 13 67 25 (13 OPAL) or visit opal.com.au (24 hours, 7 days): Access Opal School or Opal Child/Youth eligibility criteria, Apply for an Opal card, Register a Child/Youth Opal card, view balance or top-up credit, Report an Opal card error message when tapping on/off, Update a student profile if details have changed (e.g.: school, home address), Report a lost/stolen, faulty or damaged Opal card, Order a replacement Opal card.
Alternative contacts: National Relay Service (NRS) 133 677 – for deaf, hearing or speech impaired customers, Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) 131 450 – for non-English Speaker.
