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CHERTSEY

PRIMARY

SCHOOL

Willow Road

Springfield 2250

Phone: 4325 3963 4323 1443

Fax: 4323 6891 E-mail: chertsey-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web site:

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On Saturday January 18 we had some parents and friends attend our working bee here at school.

It was a boiling hot day and we appreciated the efforts that you went to in order to tidy the

gardens and mow the lawns before the children returned to school. A big thank you to Michelle

Frazer for coordinating this event and providing morning tea for the workers. We had

many helpers on the day and I would personally like to thank Michelle, Stephen, Brandon,

Ashleigh, John B, John S, Pat, Joel, Rachel, Harry and the Duexberry family for giving up

their time.

Breakfast Meet and Greet

On Friday 7 February we welcomed many new families to Chertsey Primary School at our ‘Meet

and Greet’ breakfast. It was lovely to meet so many parents at this event. Thank you for your

time and visiting our school and meeting your child’s teacher for the year.

Roosters Visit

On Friday 14 February we welcomed 2 Sydney City Roosters players to our school to deliver an

anti-bullying program to our year 4,5 and 6 students. The children were very excited and the

presentation on anti-bullying was very worthwhile. They left us with some videos on how to

deal with bullying and a signed football by the whole team. We will be raffling this ball off

at a later stage in the year at one of our fund raisers.

Junkyard Orchestra

2/3B have been selected to be a part of the Junkyard Orchestra School Challenge this year

and all children involved will be receiving regular updates as to what they have to do in order to

complete this challenge. Thank you to the parents who have already returned the photography

waiver note and brought in recyclable materials.

AECG Meet and Greet

Tjudibaring Aboriginal Education Consultative Group has kindly invited the staff, parents and

the students of Chertsey Primary School to be a part of organisation. Meetings are very informal

and discussions occur about community events, guest speakers and most importantly decisions

are made regarding the education of Aboriginal children.

If you would like to come along to this meeting, the first for the year will be held at Kincumber

High School on Wednesday March 12 starting at 6pm. Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome.

Swimming Carnival

Don’t forget it is our Twilight Swimming carnival this Wednesday afternoon and I am looking forward to my first here at

Chertsey Primary School. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us. If there are any changes to the carnival we will send a note

home with the children involved on Wednesday afternoon.

Late Arrivals

Many children have been arriving late to school for reasons such as sleeping in. Please make sure your child is up and ready

to start their day at school by 9am. Children who arrive late to class miss out on morning routines, reading groups and other

very important information. It is also very disruptive for the class teacher and the students in the class. If you have had to attend

an appointment during school hours please sign in and out of school at the front office.

School Photos

The school photos for this year have been booked in for February 25. Please keep an eye out for your child’s envelop. Please

do not send envelop or the money back prior to this day. On photo day each child will need this envelop with money inside

if you wish to purchase a set of photos for 2014. Please make sure that all children have the correct Summer school uniform

on.

Parking Before and After School Hours

I would like to just remind everyone to NOT park across driveways or in bus zones around our school. Many residents

have complained that their driveways have been blocked by parents picking up their children.

High School Enrolment Forms

Last week every child in year 6 was given an expression of interest for high school. This form MUST be returned to school

as soon as possible indicating whether you would like your child to attend their local high school or you would like to apply

for an out of zone place. Thank you to all of the children who have already returned these forms to their class teacher

P&C Meeting

The first P&C meeting for the year was held on Tuesday 11 February. Thank you to the parents for supporting our P&C and a

big welcome to all of the new parents. The next P&C meeting will be held on March 11 and we would love to see more

families at this if you have a couple of hours a month to spare.

Toni Skinner

Principal

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE

The school has registered to take part in the Premier’s Reading Challenge for 2014. This is a reading scheme promoted by the

Department of Education. It is not compulsory but it is an opportunity for you to support and encourage your child’s/children’s

love of books and learning. It is a school program offered to all students and is recorded on the school report. For Years K-2 30

books must be read from a set list. These books can be read by students, read by you to the student or can be read in class or

library. For Years 3-6 15 books must be read from a set list and 5 other books of similar difficulty. Students have until

September to complete the ‘challenge’ and will receive a Premier’s Certificate for having taken part. All students entering the

Premier’s Reading Challenge will receive a PRC certificate and appear in the PRC Honour Roll. Books are available in our

school library and community libraries. For the complete list of books log on to -

http//www.schoolsnsw.edu/premier’sreadingchallenge/

For children in Years 2-6 the books read for the Premier’s Reading Challenge can also be included as books read for the

Chertsey 100 Reading Challenge..

If you wish to find out more information, please contact Mrs Auinger

2014 TWILIGHT SWIMMING CARNIVAL The 2014 Twilight Swimming Carnival will be held tomorrow, Wednesday 19th February from 4pm until completion at Gosford Olympic Swimming Pool. Competing students are expected to make their own way to and from the carnival by private transport and should arrive by 3:45pm. Cost to each competing student is $3.20 while spectators (adult and/or child) are $2.00. This is to be paid upon entry to Gosford Pool on the day – no payment is to come to school. Successful students will go on to represent Chertsey at the Southern Central Coast PSSA District Carnival to be held at The Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy on Tuesday 11th March (Week 7). Good luck to all competitors! Mrs Scott 2014 SPORTING HOUSE CAPTAINS AND VICE CAPTAINS Last Friday, Chertsey held their first House Meetings for the year. The upcoming swimming carnival was discussed and all students in Years 2-6 also voted for their House Captains and Vice Captains. Congratulations to the following students:

ARURA House Captain (Boys) Ayden Pateman-Jobe (Girls) Cassie O’Donnell Vice-Captain (Boys) Brandon Mina-Smith (Girls) Makayla Murray TCHANKA House Captain (Boys) Marcus Champion (Girls) Kaitlyn Denniss Vice-Captain (Boys) Jacob Berdon (Girls) Kyla Ball ERTWAITCHA House Captain (Boys) Jasper King (Girls) Janaya Hampton-Anderson Vice-Captain (Boys) Will McCarthy (Girls) Cathleen Ross IRRITCHA House Captain (Boys) Jonah Underwood (Girls) Morgan Cook Vice-Captain (Boys) Joshua Selby (Girls) Tammy Seaman Badges will be presented to our new House Captains and Vice-Captains at an upcoming assembly. These students will receive a note inviting their parents to be a part of this special occasion. Mrs Scott

SCHOOL VOLUNTARY

CONTRIBUTIONS We are currently seeking your help with payment of your voluntary contributions. ALL funds collected

go directly to our school library for the purchase of new books for the children. This is the only income

for the library so we would encourage you wherever possible to make this contribution to our school.

A raffle will be held at the end of term 1 for all those who have paid the contribution. Good luck to all in

the draw!

In-

formation and Registration Days Monday 10th February 2014, 4.30pm - 6.30pm Terrigal Senior Citizens Centre,

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS 2014 (repeat)

Dear Parents,

Please note that our whole school photograph day is planned for Tuesday 25th February.

We organise our school photos for this time of the year as all our students are

wearing summer uniform, and they look terrific.

Photographers from Master School Portraits have organised information sheets and

envelopes for both individual and family photos. These have just arrived in the

school and will be distributed to each student on Wednesday 5th February. Please place

the cash (NO CHANGE IS GIVEN) in the envelope or cheque written out to MSP

Photography (with telephone no. on the back) and send to school on the day.

Orders for individual and family photographs will need to be pre-ordered and can

either be sent to your child’s class teacher for processing, or can be ordered by

each family via the online ordering system outlined in the information package.

Please let me know if you have any questions about photo day.

Thank you

Gail Vaughan

Information and Registration Days Monday 10th February 2014, 4.30pm - 6.30pm Terrigal Senior Citizens Centre,

KA 2014 When I grow up I will be...

a rock n’

roller

Kohen

a vet.

Maddi

a bus driver.

Samuel

a princess.

Alexis

a zoo keeper

Robbie

a Principal.

Tavier

a teacher.

Charlotte

a fisherman

Cody

a hairdresser.

Tully

a zoo keeper.

Lucas

a fireman.

Singto

an excavator

driver.

Max

a zoo keeper.

Ziek

a king.

Ashler

a fairy.

Nancy

a fairy.

Eva

a doctor.

Kailah

a firefighter.

Teliah

a mum and

work at Coles.

Sienna

a doctor.

Emma

In KH we like ……. Listening when people are talking. – Helaman Playing games. – Jye Playing on the Smartboard. –Taylor Playing with the jet planes. – Damon Painting pictures. – Layla Reading books. – Vance Playing in the playground. –Asha Playing with the play doh. – Marana Counting and writing our numbers. – Jaiden Playing with the jet planes. – Jack Playing ‘Alphabet Soup’ in Reading Groups. – Lachlan Going to the Library. – Vienna Painting pictures. – Evangeline Playing in the Home Corner with the dolls. – Chloe Play with the cars. – Hayley Watching stories on the Smartboard. – Joahnne Playing in the Home Corner. – Tiana Doing jigsaw puzzles. – Amelia Playing with the play doh. - Samantha

February 2014, 4.30pm - 6.30pm Terrigal Senior Citizens Centre,

Active After School Communities (AASC)

AASC began this week for Term 1. Due to an overwhelming response, my numbers are

high and unfortunately are unable to accept anymore children this term. I am

however, looking for a parent volunteer who may be able to help out, preparing afternoon tea for

the children.

Also, I am exited to announce that Chertsey AASC has been nominated for a “SUPER SITE” award.

This in itself is a great honour as only a couple of schools from each region are chosen annually to

receive the nomination for “NSW SUPER SITE” . AASC works well at Chertsey due to parents,

children, our wonderful volunteer teachers and of course Tania (our greatest afternoon tea maker) and

Aaron (best Zumba dancer). Without everyone's support, programs like this couldn’t happen. So

thank you.

Kate.

MERIT AWARDS

KA Eva

Robbie

KH Vienna

Helaman

1W Alexander

Brianna

2C Eva

Orlando

2/3B Hunter

Ezekiel

K-2F Luke

Library Alexander

3/4S Madison

Jye

3/4W Michelle

Grace

K-6V Cathleen

K-6D Tate

5/6S Bianca

Ryan

5/6F Amy

Therrah

Library Janaya

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Meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of each month 6.30pm.

All parents are

`School Community Hall for hire. Chertsey

Community Cottage for hire

Phone school Office for details

Assembly Times

K-6 Friday (Even Weeks) 1:45-2:45

K-2 Wednesday (Odd Weeks) 9:15-9:45

3-6 Friday (Odd Weeks) 1:45-2:30

DIARY

Tuesday 18/2 AASC—Soccer

Wednesday 19/2 Twilight Swimming Carnival

4:00pm-untill completion

Tuesday 25/2 School Photos

Thursday 27/2 Surf Life Saving Talk

Chertsey Primary School is not responsible for, and expressly

disclaims all liability for, damages of any kind arising out of use,

reference to, or reliance on any information contained within

advertisements placed in our Newsletters.

ADMINISTERING MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

Dear Parents/Guardian

When medication is needed to be administered at school it is a

departmental requirement that a form be filled out before we are

able to administer the medication. Please see the office staff for a

form when needed.

UNIFORM SHOP

Is open on THURSDAY

MORNINGS from 8:30am

until 9:00am

Our canteen is now

open on :

WednesdayWednesday

Thursday andThursday and

FridayFriday

CHANGES OF

ADDRESS AND

TELEPHONE

NUMBERS

Please notify the

office of any address

and telephone

STAY COOL AT SCHOOL THIS SUMMER Win a CommBank Marquee for your school and $50 for a student just by

depositing to your CommBank School Banking account in Term 1.

The school with the highest percentage of active students at the end of Term 1

will win a marquee. There are 4 marquees to be won in the Central Coast area.

Every student who completes a minimum of 3 school banking deposits in Term 1

will also be in the running to win one of two $50 credits to their School Banking

account. Competition opens 28/01/2014 and closes 11/04/2014. For full

terms and conditions please visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking. Banking day at Chertsey is every TUESDAY

The annual general meeting of Chertseydale community cottage Inc. will be

held in Chertsey PS staffroom at 4pm on Monday, 24 February 2014

Chertseydale Community Cottage Inc. is a non-profit group which seeks to connect

people in the local Springfield Community, breakdown social isolation and

encourage people in the local community to build relationships to strengthen the

community through education & support groups. All are welcome. Enquiries Nada

Potter 0438237158, or Judith Wallace 0439475765

“Fine Food With A Musical Mood”

Lot 3 Avoca Drive Kincumber

T: 4368 2017

www.lizottes.com.au

Some Of The Fabulous Shows Coming Up! Valentine’s Day with Monique Brumby - Fri 14 Feb

Brian’s Famous Jazz & Seafood Dinner - Sat 15 Feb

Lazy Sunday Lunch with The Mason Rack Band - Sun 23 Feb

Eurogliders - Fri 28 Feb

Simply The Best - A Tina Turner Tribute Fri 7 March

Ian Moss - Sat 8 March

Damien Leith - Fri 21 March

The 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching program aims to teach parents how to deal with their children’s difficult behaviour by using an easy-to-learn and easy-to-use signalling system to manage children’s difficult behaviour. The signalling system requires the par-ent to use less talk and less emotion, which in turn encourages the development children’s ability to manage their emotional reac-tions to parental boundaries (or emotional competency). It helps you teach your children that they have a choice and their choices have consequences. This program give parents strategies on how to effectively use discipline with their children and take the stress out of some of those usually extremely stressful situations you face with growing toddlers and teenagers.

Target group:

The primary target group for group programmes are parents of children in the pre-primary and primary school years, though it has

also been conducted with parents of children as young as two years of age. 1-2-3 Magic can also be used in classrooms by teach-

ers to manage difficult behaviour.

Program content and components:

The three sessions of the program cover the following topics:

The course philosophy, in which parents are familiarised with the two main aims of the program: to increase children’s ability to self-

manage, and to provide parents skills to take action in difficult-to-manage parenting situations

Contemporary thinking in child development with a particular emphasis on the differences between adult and children’s cognitive

abilities

Clear thinking strategies for helping parents to sort between different types of behaviour

The two most common mistakes of parenting – too much to talk and too much emotion

rocesses of pattern-establishment and pattern change including, how negative reinforcement works, the characteristics of patterns,

the parent as participant observer, and how to interrupt patterns and extinction bursts

Response flexibility in parents and carers – knowing how to avoid getting ‘hooked’ by children’s negative emotions

How to choose the best strategy – Do nothing, listen or act?

The 1-2-3 Magic technique:

* what it is, and is not, used for

* how it’s done properly

* how to implement it at home

* how to avoid the two biggest mistakes of parenting

Developing response flexibility in children:

* response flexibility in the brain: What’s new?

* emotion coaching

* cognitive strategies parents can teach children

1-2-3 Magic and Emotion

Coaching Program

Contact Philippa for next dates for Woy

Woy and Wyoming.

Contact Philippa Skipper – Facilitator

Schools as Community Centres

M: 0477 317 862

E: philippa@beachsidefamilycentre.com

W: www.ccsacc.com

(Child care will be available, however

registrations are essential)

Registration:

Terrigal-Avoca

Panthers

Hylton Moore Oval, East Gosford

2014 Registration Day Sunday 16th February 10.00am - 2.00pm

We Play Sunday Footy – Youth Girls Footy in 2014

Auskick(Boys and Girls 5-8)

Boys: U9’s, U11’s, U13’s, U15’s, U17’s

Youth Girls: U14’s, U18’s For further information please contact Craig Williams on 0437 772 290

The Apollo Netball Club East Gosford established in 1972 is currently accepting players to play in the GNA 2014 Season.

We have vacancies in 9s, and 10s,

New and experienced players of all ages are welcome. We offer qualified coaches, training and a wealth of experience.

For more information and registration form please refer to www.apollonetball.net.au or phone -

Secretary - Wendy Kiss 0419 975 376 President - Colleen McLean - 0425 206 374 Registrar Joy - Dasan 0412 959 981

2014 Market Calendar

Please place on your fridge for handy reference

DAVISTOWN RSL

19 Murna Rd, Davistown

Large indoor market with licensed facilities & free kid’s playground

February 16 March 16 June 15 July 20

August 17 September 21 November 16

(All Sundays 9am-2pm)

IMPACT CENTRE

19 Chetwynd Rd, Erina (off Terrigal Dr)

Large indoor market with cafe and kids’ play centre

February 22 March 22 April 26 May 24 June 28

July 26 August 23 September 27 October 25

(All Saturdays 9am-2pm)

POINT CLARE

209 Brisbane Water Dr, Point Clare

Saturday May 3, 9am-3pm – Annual Fete/Markets

Saturday October 18, 9am-2pm – Spring Markets

For more info please phone Sue at Fairhaven

43233566 or 0407757866

sue.chidgey@fairhavenservices.org.au

www.facebook.com/FairhavenServices

COMMUNITY GARAGE

SALE & FETE

Friday 28th & Saturday

29th March 2014

NARARA UNITING CHURCH,

Wyoming Road, Wyoming

Bring your goods for us to sell on

commission: Friday llam-7pm, Saturday

8.30am

Please package items securely. No clothing or shoes,

no items under $2.00. Maximum of 20 items per

person

Come and snap up a bargain:

Friday ll am - 7pm, Saturday 8.30am -2pm Garage Sale items: white elephant, books, cakes

& jams, baby items, plants, teas, BBQ & drinks

All funds raised are donated to charity

projects in the Uniting Church

Your support is appreciated ' Enquiries: Mrs. Heather Mogg

Ph. 4323 9404

GOSFORD RUGBY UNION

HEY KIDS! BE A DEVIL!

PLAY RUGBY FOR GOSFORD!

A great family club where you can play in a fun, safe & friendly environment. $90 fees including shorts, socks & training shirt, plus discount for siblings.

REGISTRATION DATES:

Saturday 8th February

Wyoming McDonalds, Wyoming Shopping Centre & East Gosford Shops 10am – 2pm

Saturday 15th February Wyoming Shopping Centre, West Gosford McDonalds & East Gosford Shops 10am – 2pm

Saturday 22nd February

Wyoming McDonalds and Wyoming Shopping Centre 10am – 2pm

Not sure about playing rugby? Come along to our “Come & Try” Nights on Friday 14th February, 21st February, 28th Febru-

ary & 7th March from 5-6pm at the Gosford Showground

MORE INFO:

Call Andrew on 0417 288 445 or

www.gosford.rugbynet.com.au

PLAY RUGBY LEAGUE WITH

GOSFORD KARIONG RLFC

UNDER 6’S – 17’S

OPEN GRADE FAMILY ORIENTATED. FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE.

ENQUIRIES: 0406029833 or 0402190282 Registration Day: 15th February @ Carrington St Oval, Narara, 10am-2pm,

Or come to training Wednesdays & Fridays 5.30pm. Fees: $120 includes insurance, shorts, socks, training shorts & club shirt

Family discounts & payment plans available.