Heights Happenings Winston Heights Newsletter

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Dear Parents,

National Young Leaders Day

I had the pleasure of accompanying our school captains and vice captains

to National Young Leaders Day in the city this week. They joined 5000 other

primary school student leaders from across NSW to listen to inspirational

speakers talk about their leadership journeys. Please have a read of their

report in the newsletter.

P&C AGM and Special Meetings for Parent Organisations

Thank you to the many new parents who attended our first P&C meeting of the year. Our school is very lucky to have many

parent organisations all working to benefit our students and community.

The Just One Thing (JOT) form went home last week. Please consider seeing what you and your family are able to assist with

during the year. You are able to volunteer to help out at many different things, if you wish. The first thing on the agenda is

our upcoming Working Bee which will be held on Sunday 15th March.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for P&C will be on the 23rd March. All positions will be declared vacant at this time to

elect or re-elect a new Executive Committee. Special Meetings will be held for the Music Committee on the 18th March at

6:30pm and for the Canteen on Thursday 12th March at 6pm. Role statements for the committees will be emailed out soon

to all families.

ThinkUKnow Cybersafety Workshop

Please consider attending the parent workshop on Cybersafety on Thursday 2nd April. This will be run by our Police Liaison

Officer. The workshop is an opportunity to learn about keeping your children safe when they are using the internet and also

to ask questions that you may have with regards to cybersafety. A similar session was held two years ago for parents,

however, we have a different presenter and we all know that the internet is constantly changing and that more and more

social media sites become available. More information is available in the note sent home this week. We have also invited

Winston Hills Public School parents to the workshop as well.

Olympathon

Today all students have taken home a special Olympathon note and sponsorship form. This is our school major fundraiser

for the year. We have teamed up with Motiv8 Sports to hold our own Olympics. This event will take place on Thursday 26 th

March on the school oval between 11am – 1pm. The children have been sorted into groups of 11-12, ranging from

Kindergarten to Year 6. Our Stage 3 students will be leading their group (Country). Each country will compete in 20 fun

“Olympic” sports. Please read the detailed note for further information. Parents, carers and friends are more than welcome

to watch the Olympathon and then enjoy a picnic lunch on the school grounds at the conclusion of our Olympic sports.

123 Magic – Parent Workshop

Our school chaplain, Mrs Bowman, is currently running a parent workshop over 3 weeks. This workshop was very well

attended on Monday for the first session, with over 40 families being involved. We will ask parents to evaluate and will

possibly organise to run this again in Term 2 or 3.

Working Bee

Our first working bee is coming up on Sunday 15th March from 3-5pm. We are hoping to do some painting of posts and steps around the school plus some gardening. If you are available to help please let the P&C know through the JOT form or by email at event@winstonheightspandc.com School Photos – Monday 16th March

In just over a week we will have our School Photo Day. All payments and orders are online. If you have misplaced your child’s individual order form, which includes their unique “shootkey” code, please contact MSP directly on: 9831 5505 or through their email: sydneywest@msp.com.au Sibling photos will be taken from 8am in the school hall on the same day. If you want a sibling photo please order and pay for

the family photo online. Envelopes can be obtained from the school office. To have a family photo taken all children must be

in attendance at Winston Heights Public School.

Tell Them From Me Survey

I am delighted that this term, our school, like many other public schools in the state, will participate in a Department of Educa-

tion initiative: the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey. The survey measures factors that are known to affect aca-

demic achievement and other student outcomes. The focus of the NSW-wide survey is on student wellbeing, engagement and

effective teaching practices.

More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au

The survey is a great opportunity for our students (Years 4-6 only) to provide us with valuable and quick feedback on what

they think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. More

than 6 300 schools in Australia and around the world have used Tell Them From Me to survey 5.4 million students. Capturing

the voices of our students will help improve how we do things at our school.

I want to assure you that the survey is confidential. The survey is conducted online and will typically take less than 30 minutes

to complete. It will be administered during school hours between 16th March and 8th May. Participating in the survey is entire-

ly voluntary.

A consent form and FAQs for parents/carers about the survey is being emailed home. If you do not want your child or children

to participate, please return the form to school by 13th March.

Kind regards,

Margaret Creagh

Principal

National Young Leaders Day 2020

On Monday the 2nd March, Mrs Creagh, Alexander, Will, Haylee and Maya went to National Young Leaders Day at the ICC. We

met very early and went by bus to the city. When we went into the theatre we sat in the front row of the top stand.

The people running the event started off by teaching us some dances and all of the 5000 students and teachers joined in. We

played a few games between the speakers and met other students from other schools in NSW.

Erin Molan was the first speaker. She is a TV host on Channel 9. She talked about her life as a young woman. We were told that

she had moved to many different schools – 16 to be precise. She said that it was hard to make new friends. We were told that

she dreamed of being a journalist. She started to apply for her dream job but she was rejected 98 times. Erin received nasty

feedback on the streets and on social media after her first “real” television appearance but she never gave up. Now look where

she has ended up – a major TV presenter for Sports Programs.

The next speaker was Bianca Chatfield. Bianca told us her life story and how she got into netball. Her story was really inspira-

tional with a lot of motivating words. In middle school Bianca was very insecure about her height and always wanted to fit in.

Bianca started doing gymnastics but because she was too tall it just wasn’t the right fit for her. She was watching her sister play

netball so she decided to try it too. Shortly after starting netball she realised how much she was suited to it and it became her

passion. When Bianca turned 18 she became part of the Australian Netball team. She is a strong person who tried her best and

never gave up.

Rove McManus is a comedian, author and illustrator. In school Rove always drew on his work in the margins. He loved drawing.

In high school he was lucky to write and draw comics and wrote his own comic book in Year 7. He still has this book today. Rove

has written two books – Rocky Lobster and Disgusting McGroseface. We had a photo with Rove and he autographed one of his

books for our school library. His most important message to us was to do what you love.

We had a great day meeting people, listening to inspirational speakers and learning some important messages about what and

who a leader is. It was an awesome experience.

By: Alexander, Will, Maya and Haylee

Messages from The Office

Payment

envelopes

due to Office

by Thursday

12th March

Reminder ALL School photo envelopes are to be returned by 12th March. Family

photo envelopes are also available to collect from the office.

Notes and Money due:

School Photos (whole school) - to be paid online direct to MSP Photography by 12th

March

Harmony Day Note (Whole School) - by 13th March

Annual Fees (whole School) - by 20th March

Year 6 Jackets (Year 6) $55 by 20th March

Sydney Zoo (Years 5&6) $25 by 26th March

Cybersafety Talk (for Parents) - by 30th March

Office Hours 8.30am - 3.15pm

Mrs Lee Wood, Mrs Rachael Calvar & Mrs Carolyn Leverton

PSSA Results Round 2 - 28th February 2020

Softball Girls played North Rocks

Won Player of the match was Elissa—a great player who

cheered on the team and was nice and caring. It was a

great game. We won. We all cheered on the team and we

all tried our best. By Charlotte.

Senior Cricket played Baulkham Hills North.

Lost Player of the match was Josh. The game was fun and

amazing. By Zaed.

Junior Cricket played Baulkham Hills North.

Lost. Player of the match was Ritvik for great fielding. The

game was awesome! We tried really hard. By Brianna.

Junior Girls Touch played Baulkham Hills North.

Lost 5-4. Player of the match was Aysha for fantastic

defence. It was a challenging start to the season. The girls

met their match. We fought hard but BHNPS snuck past in

the last few minutes to score. By Miss Neilson.

Senior Girls Touch played Baulkham Hills North.

Lost 4-2. Player of the match was Maya. The game was

good for our first game. We all tried really hard. By Charli.

Junior Boys Touch played Baulkham Hills North.

Won 6-2. Player of the match was Cohen. First game for

the Juniors. Welcome to our new players. I was very happy

with the lads. An unreal start boys. By Mr Nico.

Senior Boys Touch played Baulkham Hills North.

Lost 2-1. Player of the match was Noah. Here we go

again! Another season of senior boys touch. Incredible

second half boys. I’m proud of you all. By Mr Nico.

PSSA Results Round 1 - 21st February 2020

Softball Boys played Winston Hills

Lost. Player of the match was Thomas. It was a good

game. By Efsane.

Softball Girls played Winston Hills

Won 11/0. Player of the match was Hayley because she

always had a smile on her face and she was enthusiastic. It

was a very good game. By Haylee

Junior Cricket played Matthew Pearce.

Lost Player of the match was Brianna. It was an intense

game but Brianna made the game level by cheering for us.

By Eshaan.

Senior Cricket played Matthew Pearce.

Lost Player of the match was Zaed because he took 1 run

out and 1 catch. It was a good game because everyone had

good sportsmanship. By Vedanth

PSSA CANCELLED

Friday 6th March

Due to weather

PSSA Draw

Softball/Tee Ball

Fri 6 March CANCELLED

Fri 13 March vs Jasper Road @ Gooden Reserve

Fri 20 March vs Matthew Pearce @ Col Sutton

Cricket

Fri 6 March CANCELLED

Fri 13 March vs Jasper Road @ Castlewood Reserve,

Castle Hill

Fri 20 March vs North Rocks @ Eric Mobbs

Touch

Fri 6 March CANCELLED

Fri 13 March vs Jasper Road @ Ted Horwood Field 2

Fri 20 March vs Carlingford West @ Ted Horwood Field 4

Students leave

school at 9am.

Play begins approx.

9:30am

Diary Dates

TERM DATES 2020 Term 1 2020 Wednesday 29 January 2020 - Thursday 9th April 2020

Term 2 2020 Tuesday 28 April—Friday 3 July 2020

Term 3 2020 Tuesday 21 July—Friday 25 September 2020

Term 4 2020 Monday 12 October—Wed 16 December 2020

Please note the following diary dates may be subject to change.

Further information will be sent home closer to the event being held.

March 2020

Mon 9th LINKS Year 6

1, 2, 3 Parenting Course

Thurs 12th Selective HS Test 2021

Performance Band play at Assembly

K-6 Assembly (S2G)

Canteen Special Meeting 6pm

Sun 15th Working Bee (3-5pm)

Mon 16th Photo Day

LINKS Year 6

1, 2, 3 Parenting Course

Wed 18th Harmony Day

Music Committee Meeting 6.30pm

Thurs 19th Crazy Hair Day

K-6 Assembly (World’s Greatest Shave)

Sydney West Swimming

Mon 23rd LINKS Year 6

P&C Meeting 7pm

Thurs 26th K-6 Assembly (S2N)

K-6 Olympathon

Fri 27th Cupcake Day (Music Committee)

Mon 30th LINKS Year 6

April 2020

Thurs 2nd CyberSafety-Parent Workshop 6-7:30pm

Fri 3rd Hot Cross Bun Day

Peer Support Training Day

Mon 6th Stage 3 Excursion to Sydney Zoo

Yr 1 Excursion to Woodberry Village

Wed 8th ANZAC Day service

Thurs 9th Easter Hat Parade & Pedlar’s Market

Last Day Term 1

Tues 28th Students return for Term 2

Thurs 30th Cross Country Carnival

May 2020

Mon 4th Kinder 2021 Enrolments open

Wed 6th Music Committee Meeting 6:30pm

Thurs 7th Mother’s Day Muffins with Mum

Mon 11th Zone Cross Country Carnival

Tues 12th NAPLAN

Wed 13th NAPLAN

Thurs 14th NAPLAN

Fri 15th NAPLAN

Mon 25th Band Camp

P&C Meeting 7pm

Tues 26th Band Camp

Merit Certificates Congratulations!

Well done to these PBL Award winners who have been Safe,

Respectful & Responsible Learners

Owen, Lucas, Lucas & Ruby.

AWARDED TO

WEEK 5

KB : Ava & Caleb

KH : Chloe & Ethan

KL : Parmin & Elias

1C : Anisha & Lachlan

1H : Liam & Abby

1LW : NFP & Victoria

2E : Paige & William

2P : Renit & Amisuca

2V : Mitchell & James

S2F : NFP & Ben

S2G : Alex & Lachlan

S2J : Mitchell & Lillian

S2N : Rayaan & Olivia

S3A : Jack & Janvi

S3B : Ruby & Lucas

S3G : NFP & Ava

S3L : Zac & Livenia

S3P : Peyton & Daniel

Library: 2V & S2J

Super Award: Neek & NFP

RFF/The Studio: KB & S2J

AWARDED TO

WEEK 6

KB : Hannah & Joseph

KH : Tegan & Shadi

KL : Isobella & Orin

1C : Jayden & Layla

1H : Jacob & Aria

1LW : Aaliyah & Ronan

2E : Raphael & Winnie

2P : Zoe & Oliver

2V : Nate & Justin

S2F : Elijah & Violet

S2G : Rhea & Ava

S2J : Thomas & Lucinda

S2N : Elliot & Matilda

S3A : Will & Charlotte

S3B : Brian & Charlotte

S3G : Lucas & Maya

S3L : Enie & NFP

S3P : Ben & Nilay

Library: 1H & S3A

Super Award: Victoria, Aaricia, Ethan &

Cavan

RFF/The Studio: S3G & 2P

Canteen Roster

TERM WEEK DAY DATE MONTH START FINISH NAME

Term 1 Week 7 Monday 9th March 9.00am 11.30am Tanya/Estelle

Term 1 Week 7 Monday 9th March 11.00am 2.00pm Tanya/Estelle

Term 1 Week 7 Monday 9th March 11.00am 2.00pm Tanya/Estelle

Term 1 Week 7 Tuesday 10th March 9.00am 11.30am ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 7 Tuesday 10th March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 7 Tuesday 10th March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 7 Wednesday 11th March 9.00am 11.30am ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 7 Wednesday 11th March 11.00am 2.00pm Kylie

Term 1 Week 7 Wednesday 11th March 11.00am 2.00pm Tricia

Term 1 Week 7 Thursday 12th March 9.00am 11.30am Elissa

Term 1 Week 7 Thursday 12th March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 7 Thursday 12th March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 7 Friday 13th March - -

Term 1 Week 7 Friday 13th March 12.45pm 2.00pm Belinda / Linda

Term 1 Week 7 Friday 13th March - -

Term 1 Week 8 Monday 16th March 9.00am 11.30am Andrea

Term 1 Week 8 Monday 16th March 11.00am 2.00pm Amanda

Term 1 Week 8 Monday 16th March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 8 Tuesday 17th March 9.00am 11.30am Amber

Term 1 Week 8 Tuesday 17th March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 8 Tuesday 17th March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 8 Wednesday 18th March 9.00am 11.30am Kylie

Term 1 Week 8 Wednesday 18th March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 8 Wednesday 18th March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 8 Thursday 19th March 9.00am 11.30am ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 8 Thursday 19th March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 8 Thursday 19th March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 8 Friday 20th March - -

Term 1 Week 8 Friday 20th March 12.45pm 2.00pm Kimberley

Term 1 Week 8 Friday 20th March - -

Term 1 Week 9 Monday 23rd March 9.00am 11.30am Andrea

Term 1 Week 9 Monday 23rd March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 9 Monday 23rd March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 9 Tuesday 24th March 9.00am 11.30am ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 9 Tuesday 24th March 11.00am 2.00pm Beth

Term 1 Week 9 Tuesday 24th March 11.00am 2.00pm Jodie

Term 1 Week 9 Wednesday 25th March 9.00am 11.30am ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 9 Wednesday 25th March 11.00am 2.00pm Kylie

Term 1 Week 9 Wednesday 25th March 11.00am 2.00pm ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 9 Thursday 26th March 9.00am 11.30am ** Help Needed **

Term 1 Week 9 Thursday 26th March 11.00am 2.00pm Rhiannon

Term 1 Week 9 Thursday 26th March 11.00am 2.00pm Roseanne

Term 1 Week 9 Friday 27th March - -

Term 1 Week 9 Friday 27th March 12.45pm 2.00pm Belinda

Term 1 Week 9 Friday 27th March - -