13th November 2019

From the Principal… Thank you to the entire Terrey Hills School Community for your support and understanding this week due the catastrophic fire danger warnings across NSW. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families who have been significantly impacted as a result of the many bushfires. Thank you to the selfless efforts of the NSW Rural Fire Service and Emergency Services who work tirelessly to protect our community.

Fires Near Me App To assist you to stay up to date with local fire activity we strongly recommend staff use the Fires Near Me NSW App. The ‘Fires Near Me NSW’ is the official application of the NSW Rural Fire Service, providing information

about bush and grass fires across NSW. Within the mobile application you can set a “Watch Zone” to be notified about incidents in a particular area. We recommend that you set a watch zone for your home/school to receive notifications such as: • A new fire in your watch zone • A fire spreading into your watch zone • A fire’s alert level increasing, indicating an increased danger • When there is new information about a major fire • Other notifications, such as important messages about fire danger or activity. For further information go to ‘Fires Near Me NSW’ website https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me

Remembrance Day - Lest We Forget

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post-war years. The moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war.

The Terrey Hills Progress Association conducted the Remembrance Day Service and our Year 5/6 students performed the hauntingly beautiful piece ‘Take One Moment in Time’. Thank you to the P&C for donating the wreath that our Captains laid.

Term 4 It is hard to believe we are almost halfway through a busy and exciting Term 4. Our students are addressing the final components of their personal goals. Our Year 6 students are preparing for high school and are creating their final primary school memories. We are welcoming our 2020 Kindergarten students as part of Kindy Orientation. Our staff are busy preparing for the many end of year events, including K-6 picnics, Years 3-6 & K-2 Presentation Assemblies, Thank You Morning Tea, Year 6 Farewell and more.

• The last day of Term 4 for students is Wednesday 18, December.

Reporting to Parents/Carers

Student reports are designed to provide parent/carers with a clear and concise picture of a students’ learning progression. Throughout the semester staff have collaborated to develop common assessment tasks and marking scales to ensure consistency of student assessment. The collation of this information along with a range of assessment evidence teachers have gathered throughout the semester is then used to report to parents/carers.

Teachers are now commencing their work writing students’ Semester Two Reports. As we head towards the end of the year, we have important opportunities to celebrate student growth and achievement not only over the semester but throughout the whole year. Semester Two Reports will be sent home to parents/carers on Friday 13 December.

Leaving our school? Extended holidays? We have now actively commenced the school planning process for 2020. It is very important that we are able to determine an accurate number of school enrolments as this number impacts directly on the classes we form in 2020.

If you have a child enrolled in Years K-5 who will be moving from our school at the end of this year, please write a note or email the school with the details. The same applies if your child will have a delayed start to the new school year due to an extended holiday.

Thank you Morning Tea Please come along on Tuesday 10 December from 11.00am at Ted’s Shed. We would like to thank the many parents/carers and community members who have worked hard to contribute and support the school this year. Look out for your official invitation or just join us on the morning!

Terrey Hills P&C Meeting – Tuesday 19 November The main purpose of the P & C is to support the school to enhance the educational experience of our students. The P&C provides a vital link between parents/guardians and the school and helps create a strong parent and community involvement.

All parents and guardians are invited to attend the meetings which are held in the Staffroom at 7.30pm on the following Tuesdays 19 November and 10 December. 2020 Return to School Dates

• Staff Development Day Tuesday 28, January 2020 – no students at school • Students in Years 1-6 return on Wednesday 29, January 2020 • Best Start Interviews for Kindergarten – Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 and

Friday 31, January 2020 • Kindergarten students commence school on Monday 3 February, 2020

Student News Congratulations to Dia for raising funds for cancer research This coming Friday – 15 November Dia will be cutting 20cm of her hair. She will be donating her hair to a charity that makes wigs for children suffering from hair loss due to cancer or alopecia. Children will be able to buy a $2.00 ice slushie to help raise money for cancer reseach to enable early detection and treatment.

Congratulations to Grace C and her horse Mucho Gusto for coming 4th in dressage, 5th in show Jumping and 6th cross country at the Berrima Horse Trials. Grace and Gus came home in overall 6th place, a huge achievement given such a high level of competition. We wish you and Gus every success at the Silver Hills Horse Trails in the coming weeks.

Congratulations to Hayden W for being selected into the Gladesville Ryde Magic U13 Soccer Representative Team.

Congratulations to Sam G for being selected to into the Manly United U13 Soccer Representative Team.

Congratulations to Will D, Brock G and Josh B for working collaboratively in writing their Skateboard Adventures.

Congratulations to Maddie P for demonstrating great citizenship and respect for the Australian Flag.

Year 6 Fete Tomorrow -Thursday 14 November The year 6 Fete day has finally arrived!

• Extra coupons will be available for purchase at the office in the morning. • Remember that Fete day is mufti so wear something comfortable to have fun in.

Italian

This semester all classes have been exploring a ‘Food and Eating in Italy’ unit of work. We have looked at historical aspects, studied food and drink vocabulary and expressed our preferences at mealtimes. Year 6 in preparation for their cultural excursion to Haberfield have been role playing ordering from an Italian menu at a restaurant. ‘Buon appetito!

Music News Congratulations Stage Band and Choir Last Friday over one third of THPS travelled to Warringah Mall to perform at the Annual Music Showcase. Our Stage Band and Choir performed beautifully in front of parents, grandparents, friends and shoppers. Well done students for playing so well and representing our school - you certainly did us proud!

Peter and the Wolf In music we have been studying Peter and the Wolf. Northern Beaches Orchestra are presenting this in concert November 20. Students are encouraged to attend if it fits into you family schedule - it should be a great concert!

Mr Watson and Mr Flint will be in competition this month to see who can produce the most impressive moustache!

They are doing for a good cause. The aim of Movember is to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide.

If you would like to help them to make their efforts worthwhile you can click on the link below to make a donation:

https://moteam.co/thps?mc=1

Student of the Week

4 Dragonflies Jordan H Rachel W 2/3 Grasshoppers Oliver S 1 Bees Hayden M K/1 Beetles Laurie H

Choose Kind

4 Dragonflies Charlotte W 2/3 Grasshoppers Coby S 1 Bees Safiyah E K/1 Beetles Harlie F

Merit Certificates

5/6 Phasmids Jackson M Thoedor S 5/6 Cicadas Byron H Paige C 5/6 Fireflies Bonnie B Emilio M 4 Dragonflies Jesse H Henry D 3/4 Crickets Rob H India C Alex W Lochlan E 2/3 Grasshoppers Campbell W Digby R Pippa B Jack D 2 Butterflies Ava R Enzo T K/1 Beetles Laurie H K Ladybugs Levi E Isabelle J Charlie R

Italian Certificates 5/6 Phasmids Zoe G Archie T Adele H Ava J Rain E 3/4 Crickets Isabelle D 5/6 Fireflies Zara Y 2 Butterflies Evie W

Term 4 2019 Calendar

Wed 13 Nov Year 5- Uke visit to Terrey Hills Community Kindy

Thur 14 Nov Year 6 Fete

Wed 20 Nov Mezzo String Ensemble parent concert 8:45am

Thur 21 Nov String Orchestra parent concert 8:45am

Fri 22 Nov Friday Band – parent concert 1pm

21 – 26 Nov Healthy Harold

Thur 28 Nov Pittwater Day Club perf. School Choir, Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Ensemble, Sax Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Yr 6 solos

Fri 29 Nov Certificate Assembly

Wed 4 Dec Year 5 to Cares

Thur 5 Dec POCO and Mezzo String concert 2pm for K-2 students

Tue 10 Dec P&C Meeting 7:30pm

Fri 13 Dec Presentation Day Yrs 3-6 9:30 – 11am Yrs K-2 2-3pm

Fri 13 Dec Concert Band, Stage band, String Orchestra-perf at 3-6 Presentation assembly POCO & Mezzo Strings, School Choir – perf. At K-2 Presentation Assembly

Tue 17 Dec Picnic Day

Wed 18 Dec Last Day Students

___________________________________________________________________ Canteen Roster Fri 15 Nov Chanel Crowley Melissa Harrington Louise Eckersley Gail Bond Wed 20 Nov Kay Worrell Amie Frankel Fri 22 Nov Rayna Watson Rosalinda Hunt Chanel Crowley Any questions regarding working at the canteen please speak with Georgia Wilson or Sarah Gerdovic, or you can email them at terreyhillscanteen@gmail.com.

To sign up for the roster simply click on the sign up genius link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0544a8a82da0f85-canteen3

Uniform Shop TERM 4 - OPENING TIMES

• Wednesday 30th October 8.30 - 11.30am (Kindergarten 2020 Orientation Morning) • Wednesday 6th November 2.45 - 3.15pm • Wednesday 6th November 3.15 - 6.00pm (Kindergarten 2020 Orders pick up & shop sales) • Wednesday 20th November 2.45 - 3.15pm • Wednesday 4th December 2.45 - 3.15pm • Wednesday 11th December 2.45 - 3.15pm

Alternate Girls Summer uniform Term 4 and term 1 girls have the option to wear a white blouse ($20.00) and royal blue tailored shorts ($16.00) instead of the summer tunic. We have samples in the uniform shop, items will be ordered as needed. HOW TO ORDER

1. Munch Monitor Online - Credit Card. (Munch Monitor can be accessed via SZapp)

2. During Shop Opening Hours - Eftpos - Credit/Debit card

To view school uniform details, log on to http://www.terreyhill-p.schools.nsw.edu You can also access the school website via SZapp.

1. Click on 'About Our School' tab 2. Scroll down and click on 'Uniform'. 3. You will find, order forms, summer/winter/sports list, shop opening times and general details of our operation.

If you need to exchange size, received the wrong product, warranty, munch monitor query/refund, or require further information please contact terreyhillspandcuniform@gmail.com

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