Kalori Newsletter

No. 1 February 2019

Principal’s Report

UPCOMING EVENTS: WHAT’S DUE NOW SRC Nomination Forms due 9:00am Mon 11th Feb Narrabeen Camp Final Monies due NOW Welcome BBQ Tue 12th Feb Jellybeans P & C Meeting Tue 12th Feb Meet the Teacher Evening Wed 20th Feb Leadership Induction 11:05am Fri 1st Mar WELCOME BACK TO PICNIC POINT PS FOR 2019 Welcome back to PPPS for another year of learning and I hope that all our families were able to spend some quality time together and enjoy the Christmas break. Once again we’ve begun the school year swiftly with all 16 classes formed and settled-in, not to mention a very smooth transition to PPPS for our Kindergarten students and new Year 5 students in our Opportunity Class. Welcome to all our new families!

The United Nations has designated 2019 as the international year of the periodic table of chemical elements which coincides with the 150th anniversary of the table’s creation. So we have chosen the theme of ‘chemical elements’ for our class names. Parents, please be aware that although we try to maintain the classes as they are, sometimes, for any number of reasons, slight changes may need to be made. Our classes for 2019 are: Kindergarten Krypton Mrs Austin Kindergarten Gold Mrs Bowen & Mrs Plush Kindergarten/Year 1 Neon Mrs Hayes Year 1 Oxygen Mrs Clarke Year 1/2 Cobalt Mrs Pokorny Year 2 Quicksilver Miss Dawes Year 2 Magnesium Mr Burdon Year 3 Carbon Mr Bowen Year 3 Curium Mrs Collinet Year 3/4 Xenon Mrs Stawski Year 4 Argon Mrs Psomadelis & Mrs Mayorga 5/6 Titanium Mr Belgre 5/6 Platinum Mrs Hagan (Mrs Byrnes Term 1) 5/6 Alchemy Mr Narris 5/6 Silver Mrs Colusso & Mrs Allen 5/6 Promethium Mrs Perantuono Computer Mrs Chatterton Library Mrs Ashton Reading Recovery / LaST Mrs Carrett EALD / LaST Mrs Black Literacy/Numeracy/Visual Learning Mrs Domenici

WELCOME BACK MRS COLLINET & MRS DILONARDO We are very fortunate to have two experienced staff members return this year after relieving in higher duties in other schools and areas of the Department of Education. I’d like to welcome back Mrs Collinet who has been Relieving Assistant Principal at Belmore North PS for the past two years and Mrs Dilonardo who has been working across the Bankstown and Glenfield Networks training School Administration Managers and Principals in new Departmental processes and practices. Both Mrs Collinet and Mrs Dilonardo are bringing back a wealth of new experience to our school that will be of great benefit. WELCOME BBQ & P&C MEETING All families should have received an invitation to attend the 2019 Welcome BBQ, hosted by the P&C on Tuesday 12th February. This cost-free event is open to all families, so come along, enjoy a bite to eat and make new friends.

The BBQ starts at 4:45pm, with entertainment from our school band. We would like to warmly invite and encourage parents to join us at the first P&C meeting of the year, commencing on the same evening at 7:00pm in G Block. We look forward to having all community members join us. SWIMMING CARNIVAL On Wednesday 6th February we held our Annual Swimming Carnival at Birrong Leisure Centre where we were able to enjoy a safe day in the sun and it was a great success. Whether they were challenging themselves in a race or having fun in the water park, our students were lathered in sunscreen and thoroughly enjoying their day at the pool. The students’ behaviour was, as always, exemplary and I’d like to congratulate them on representing our school in such an outstanding fashion. I’d like to thank the many parents who were in attendance on the day for supporting our children and lending a helping hand. In addition, I’d like to thank our wonderful team of teachers who assisted with the smooth running of the day, with a special thank you going to Mrs Austin and Mr Belgre for their outstanding organisation. Well done to everyone for a great team effort! KIDS CAPERS OOSH ONSITE I am pleased to say that Kids Capers OOSH has started onsite smoothly in 2019 here at PPPS. While they are offering more places than have been available to our families before, they are now full. We are working closely with Kids Capers and the DoE Asset Management Directorate and are in the process of having the numbers in the licence increased. We are hoping that Kids Capers will be able to begin offering places to families on their waitlist by the end of this term. DISPELLING THE MYTHS OF COMPOSITE CLASSES This year at Picnic Point Public School we have formed a number of composite classes. When forming any class, and even more so with composite classes, our teachers look very closely at the learning styles and needs of the students grouped together in the composite class. It is important to note that all classes have students with a broad range of abilities, regardless of whether they are a composite class or straight grade class, and our experienced teachers here at Picnic Point PS are able to differentiate (individualise) the curriculum to meet the needs of their students. At Picnic Point PS, we do not group classes purely on academic ability or on social ability. Rather, as is best educational practice, we use a combination of both. What this means is that when placing your child in any class, we make sure that their individual educational needs are met, not only with their peer and social groupings, but also with their learning style and teacher professional competencies.

Below, an excerpt from the DoE policy relating to research states: Multi-age classes are made up of students drawn from different year levels. They may be established because of the uneven pattern of enrolment in the school, because of the small size of the school or where it’s considered that mixing students of different ages is academically and socially advantageous. These multi-age classes are often designed to match the organisation of the syllabus, which is based on ‘stages’ running over two years. Two findings stand out in the research: • It makes no difference to performance whether students are in a straight year group or in a multi-age class. The most important factors in determining how well a student does are the quality of the teacher and his or her teaching. • Multi-age classes may benefit students both socially and emotionally. SPORT IN SCHOOLS To complement curriculum implementation we have been utilising the expertise of external providers to deliver specialised in-school sporting programs in gymnastics and fundamental movement skills in Terms 2 & 3 respectively. This year, I am pleased to announce that we will be trialling a comprehensive Personal Development/Health/Physical Education (PDHPE) program delivered by Sport in Schools Australia (SiSA). SiSA have dedicated an expert team of accredited NSW Department of Education teachers to take every class for PDHPE, once per fortnight across Terms 1 - 4. These teachers are specialised in this area of the curriculum and will explicitly teach components of the PDHPE Curriculum to all our students through the following programs: • Gymnastics • Athletics (Track and Field) • Dance • Wellbeing & Social Skills • Fundamental Movement Skills • Major Sports (Teaching and developing the skills required in our PSSA Sports) This is a very exciting opportunity for all our students to explore a variety of physical and social activities and develop sports-specific skills. It will also give every student the opportunity to have exposure to, and develop skills in dance and PSSA-related sports. While it won’t guarantee entry into teams and performance groups, it will give all students the opportunity to experience the activities and help prepare them for tryouts and auditions. In previous years, families have been asked to pay for 2 terms of specialised programs. We have endeavoured to keep the costs the same even though students will receive more tuition time over the next 12 months. This organisation is on our Sentral Calendar so if you’re accessing our Parent Portal, you will instantly be able to see when your child has SiSA lessons. MRS ROSE ON LONG SERVICE LEAVE – CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW RELIEVING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MRS CHATTERTON Mrs Rose has decided to take long service leave for all of 2019. While we will all miss her experienced contributions, leadership, collegiality and friendship throughout the year, we wish her all the very best for 2019 and hope that she has an amazing time following her passions and spending time with family and friends. In Mrs Rose’s absence, I’d like to congratulate Mrs Chatterton on being our Relieving Assistant Principal on Stage 3 this year. Mrs Chatt has extensive leadership experience and has made a seamless transition into the role. She will continue to be a wonderful asset to our Stage 3 staff and students.

MEET THE TEACHER EVENING Our annual Meet the Teacher Evening will be held on Wednesday 20th February. This is a great opportunity to not only meet your child’s teacher, but to learn about the school routines and your child’s class routines for 2019. Information has been emailed to all families, so please put this date in your calendars as we’d love to see you all here. LEADERSHIP INDUCTION CEREMONY Save the date: Friday 1st March at 11:00am. Further details closer to the date. STUDENT SAFETY – MOBILE PHONE PROCEDURES Mobile phones have become an important and invaluable part of our modern lifestyle. At Picnic Point PS we recognise that many students and their families own a mobile phone. We also recognise that some parents/guardians request that their child bring a mobile phone to school for before and after school safety/security reasons. For the purpose of safe storage as well as minimising disruptions to learning, no phones are to be kept by students in pockets or school bags.

Please see our Mobile Phone Policy on our website, in the policy you will find the Mobile Phone Consent Form. This must be filled out and handed to the office before your child can start bringing their phone to school. Please remind your child that mobile phones must be handed in to the office upon arriving and picked up when leaving for home. PAYMENTS Soon, families will be given statements for school fees, textbooks and upcoming events. For your convenience and our office management, we request that all payments for all family members are made in one envelope. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter. ASSISTANCE The school understands that the beginning of the year is a time that can stretch finances. Remember that payments may be made in instalments, however, if further assistance is needed; please phone the school for a confidential meeting where we may be able to offer some assistance. UNIFORM DRESS CODE I must compliment our parents and students on the way uniform is worn at our school. At PPPS we are very fortunate to have a uniform that is both practical and looks great. When worn well, our uniform; defines our identity as a proud school; gives students a sense of belonging and promotes a positive perception of our school within our community. We thank our parents for your support in ensuring your children follow our school dress code. Please remember to mark all belongings clearly with your child’s name. In addition, don’t forget that the uniform shop is open Thursday mornings or parents are welcome to look through lost property in E Block. If something is unmarked, feel free to take it for your child. Many thanks in advance for your assistance and understanding in this matter. CYBERSAFETY WORKSHOPS The world of games & technology is fast becoming the centre of our children’s universe. It can be a challenging task for parents to stay on top of the dangers of technology, while monitoring their child’s online behaviour and finding balance. We are offering a workshop for parents on Tuesday 19th March. You will learn more about managing children’s technology use, including information about current trends in popular games and gaming behaviours, recommendations regarding screen time and strategies for implementing healthy game limits.

We will also cover information on setting boundaries around technology, online behaviour management, and tools for managing technology both in and outside of the home. This session will be facilitated by Yasmin London. Yasmin has been a specialist youth liaison with the NSW police for over 6 years of her service and was awarded runner up NSW Youth Officer of the year in 2015. With extensive experience in the legalities and dangers associated with the technology terrain, including topics such as cyber bullying and online predators, Yasmin regularly advises and consults to government, schools, parents and youth advocacy agencies on cyber safety education and management. If you’ve ever struggled with getting your kids off their games and into bed, worried about the content of the games that they are playing or felt concerned that your child was spending too much time in the digital world, this workshop is for you! Please register for this event by following the link provided. This is an important school event for all parents to attend. http://bit.do/picnicpoint INJURIES AT SCHOOL Unfortunately, there is no personal injury insurance cover provided by the Department of Education for students in relation to school sporting or any other activities.

Apart from Medicare and private health insurance parents and caregivers can access personal accident cover through normal retail insurance outlets. When deciding whether to take additional insurance cover it would be advisable to assess the level and extent of the child's involvement in sport programs at school, district, region and state level. Many years ago, there used to be insurance schemes which parents subscribed to through the school, but that is no longer the case. Ben Walsh Principal

Shared Language of Learning This section focuses on the Shared Language of Learning that is used at PPPS. It is designed to enhance communication and understanding about learning and progress across the school community

BEE COLLABORATIVE

“Collaboration takes place when two people work together as equals to assist each other to succeed”

Definition Collaboration is students coming together and sharing ideas, knowledge and skills to broaden their minds and ultimately produce something that is greater than what we can accomplish alone. Why Collaboration? Collaboration and the concept of sharing ideas is at the foundation of what learning is. Studies show that students who have effective collaborative relationships with their peers and their teachers are more successful learners. Collaborative learning allows students to broaden and grow beyond the limitations of an individual.

Language of Learning Challenge Have a discussion with your child about how they collaborate at school and share with them ways in which you collaborate to succeed in your life. Student Quote of the Week

“Collaboration is knowing that help will always be there.” Arabella London 5/6 Alchemy

Stage 1 Report

PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS Congratulations to the following students who have received a Gold Principal’s award at assembly.

● Adi Lee ● Sarah Poole ● Kellan Zhang

WELCOME BACK! We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and holiday with their families and welcome you back to 2019. We welcome Mrs Plush and Mrs Clarke to the Stage 1 team and we are all looking forward to a wonderful year with your children. KINDERGARTEN 2:30pm FINISH For Weeks 2 and 3 the finishing time for all Kindergarten classes will be 2:30pm. Kindergarten’s first full day will be on Monday 18th February and pick up time will be 3:00pm. Thank you for your understanding and support. MEET THE TEACHER A note came home this week regarding our meet the teacher afternoon. Please read the information carefully as there are separate class times for K/1 Neon and 1/2 Cobalt. Look forward to seeing everyone there. COMMUNICATION FOLDERS & BLUE HOMEWORK FOLDERS All Year 1-2 classes will receive their clear communication folders and blue homework folders in the next 2 weeks. At the ‘Meet the Teacher’ afternoon in Week 4, all class teachers will explain about how these folders will be used in their classroom. Please ensure that your child has their clear communication folder in their bag every day. Thank you. K-2 SPORT Sport will be held on Tuesdays for the whole year. All K-2 students will need to be in sports uniform and joggers every Tuesday this term. A separate note came home today regarding all details for our sport program this year. REQUIREMENTS AND LABELLING OF ALL BELONGINGS A note came home at the end of last year listing all requirements needed for Year 1 & 2. Please see the website if you have misplaced this note and ensure that all necessary equipment is ready to go by Monday. ALL BELONGINGS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELLED.

Stage 2 Report UPCOMING EVENTS: Jellybeans Music starts Wed 13th Feb Sport In Schools starts Thu 14th Feb WELCOME TO STAGE 2! The teachers in Stage 2 would like to welcome our new students as well as returning ones. So far, our classes are looking and working well! Welcome also to parents, we look forward to meeting you if we haven’t done so yet, and working with you to support your child’s learning journey and wellbeing. We look forward to seeing you all at the Meet the Teacher evening in Week 4. WELCOME BBQ This is a very informal family event, kindly organised by our P&C each year. It is an opportunity to connect, chat and enjoy a friendly and welcoming atmosphere between parents, grandparents, teachers, students and siblings. We hope to see as many people there as possible to share a sausage sizzle, exchange the latest news and gossip, listen to our wonderful band and have lots of fun! MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT A separate note has been emailed to all families with an outline of this event. This is just a reminder that Stage 2 will start with a general presentation in the hall at 6:00pm, followed by individual classroom sessions at 6:30pm. Teachers will be outlining their program and expectations - this is not the time for discussing individual students. If you have questions or concerns about your child, please make an appointment through the office or with your classroom teacher. SPORT IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM Stage 2 will be participating in the whole school Sport In Schools program on Thursday afternoons of odd weeks, starting in Week 3 (W3, 5, 7, 9, 11). We ask that the students wear their sport uniforms every Thursday as most classes will be having PE sessions on the alternate Thursdays, to avoid confusion. Thank you for your support. JELLYBEANS MUSIC The Jellybeans music program for Stage 2 starts in Week 3. Sessions will be conducted every Wednesday. Please check that you have returned your permission note and payment before next Wednesday. Here is a message from the Jellybeans team: What Happens in Jellybeans Music class? Jellybeans Music provides a sequential, curriculum-based repertoire for students. Approx. 3-4 pieces are taught each fortnight throughout the term. As parents/guardians, you can see which pieces are currently being learned and performed in class by logging into the student area of

www.MyJellybeansMusic.com Our new website allows parents, students and class teachers to log in ANY time throughout the school year to view the class repertoire. Your entire school has a generic password, which is: pan 3 Carbon and 3 Curium: your password/username is pan3

4 Argon and 3/4 Xenon: your password/username is pan4

EQUIPMENT Most students have returned to school with a fresh supply of stationery and equipment, which is great to see. One important item is a ruler - please ensure your child has one (no ‘bendy’ or metal rulers please). It is also very useful to have a second, shorter ruler (15cm) for underlining, as it is easier to handle. Parents, please check that clothing labels are still clear and it is important to label lunch boxes, so they can be returned promptly if left in the playground. Thank you for your support.

Stage 3 Report UPCOMING EVENTS: Narrabeen Camp Wed 13th - Fri 15th Feb

WELCOME BACK It’s been a very hot and humid start to the 2019 school year, but we are very fortunate to have air-conditioning in all areas of our school.

Stage 3 students have returned with a positive mindset and with a focus to learning goals and we look forward to a positive year.

NEW STUDENTS We have a number of new students in the stage and we are confident that they will soon feel “part of the furniture” and readily integrate into our fantastic school and activities.

BYOD Thank you to Mr Narris who spent time helping the students to set up all their devices. Don’t forget that you may only bring a device if you have signed the note regarding usage and returned it to your class teacher. Mr Narris is the fount of all knowledge when it comes to BYOD but we are sure that before long the students will be trouble shooting their own devices. NARRABEEN 3 DAY CAMP We are all eagerly looking forward to our camp next week. When we talk about it we see lots of excited faces and lots of nervous but brave faces. Many students will be pushing themselves way out of their comfort zone, including - leaving home for the first time time, making their own beds, finding (and losing and finding again) their own clothes, plus many excellent activities that they may never have tried before.

Please do not send any clothing that is precious; we will be climbing and running around and getting dirty. If you have lost the Needs Note there is a copy on the school’s website. Please note that they upgraded the cabins a few years ago to king single bunks. If you don’t have a king single sheet, a double flat sheet can be just tucked in. We will survive!!

If you need more information you can visit the camps website: https://sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/facilities/schools/parent

One of the nights we will be having a ‘Bright’ disco. Please do not go out and buy anything special for this event it is just a bit of fun and there is absolutely no pressure to dress up!

SWIMMING CARNIVAL (Mrs Chatt’s Pool Party) The whole senior team would like to commend the senior cohort that attended the Swimming Carnival. It was wonderful to see the House Captains and Vice Captains leading their houses with pride. From organising chants to getting the younger students to their races on time. They did a fantastic job! Can’t wait to see what they do at the Cross Country now!

LEADERSHIP TEAM We see all of our Year 6s as leaders and it has been wonderful to watch how this year’s group has embraced this. Mrs Chatt is being nagged for training from the sound monitors to the flag raisers. They are all proactive and thoroughly engaged in doing their best for our school community. The prefects did a wonderful job running last week’s first assembly and the House Captains and Vice Captains were amazing at the Swimming Carnival leading the chants, getting students to their races and organising the relay teams. We give them a huge thanks to a great start to the year!

Library

WELCOME BACK What a great first week in library. Many students remembered their library bags and most have borrowed some books for recreational reading. I would like to ask all parents to please read with/to their children at some time each week, even though they are all becoming great readers. Often comprehension levels are superior to reading ability and so it is important to take the stress of reading away to improve enjoyment of the story. It is important to ask your child “What are you reading?” Research shows that reading 20 minutes per day means we read 1.8 million words and improve vocabulary by 2,500 words per year! Students who read 20 minutes a day are in the 90th percentile in tests. Happy reading!

Band

UPCOMING EVENTS: Welcome BBQ Performance Tue 12th Feb Senior Band Assembly Performance Fri 22nd Feb AGM & Ordinary Committee Meeting Mon 25th Feb Band Jam Fri 17th May (Term 2) ANNUAL GENERAL AND ORDINARY MEETING We have at least 29 new band members this year, which is promising for our committee! We need more parents to be involved in any capacity, whether it be taking on a role or just assisting and attending meetings to help discuss issues and contribute ideas. We only meet once each term, always on a Monday evening, so that working parents can still be a part of our band community. Please come to our AGM, hear what these roles entail and you can decide how much or how little time you are able to give. Our meetings are held in G-block; the AGM starts at 6:30pm, followed by the ordinary meeting at 7:00pm.

Positions Vacant 2019 Convenor Assistant Convenor Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Property Organiser: Office Staff Secretary School Coordinator: Sonia Stawski Assistant School Coordinator: Glenys Collinet P & C Liaison Officer

Fundraising Coordinator Fundraising Assistant Uniforms

WELCOME BBQ PERFORMANCE Due to the fact that there will be only 2 band sessions before the day, only the senior band will be performing at this event, starting at 4:45pm. A note has been sent home and we would appreciate a prompt reply to indicate whether your child will be attending. For students attending After School Care, parents please note you will need to sign a release permission on the return slip if you allow your child to attend the band performance. SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCES Our school assembly is a great platform for the band to practise public performances and gain confidence in the safety and comfort of their environment. Usually, senior band performs in Week 4 of each term and junior band in Week 7, except for Term 1 when only the senior members perform. Please remember that our school assemblies are now on Fridays, so the students will need to be organised with their instruments, particularly if they are also in PSSA. BAND JAM Although Band Jam is not until Term 2, I am mentioning it so you can save the date. If you are a new family to Band, our Band Jam is an evening of impromptu performance opportunities. Students can join with a friend or few and jump on the stage for a duet, trio or any configuration; parents, grandparents or older siblings are welcome to accompany their musician as well. We have lots of fun on the night! More information later. Mark the date in your diary!

Chess

UPCOMING EVENTS: Sydney Chess Academy Starts Wed 13th Feb Chess Club Every Tue & Thur Junior Chess League Competition Term 2 CHESS ACADEMY Learn to be a chess champion! Coaching for students at Picnic Point Public School is held on Wednesdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, starting on 13th February 2019, in Mrs Stawski’s classroom. Learning and playing chess helps children develop their logical thinking and problem solving skills, improves their concentration and focus, while also being a great source of enjoyment. Activities include group lessons on a demonstration chess board or interactive whiteboard, puzzle solving and fun practice games. Students earn merit awards by making checkmates, or by displaying skills and positive qualities, which all good chess players strive to develop.

If your child is interested in taking part, you can email enrol@sydneyacademyofchess.com.au for more information about cost and enrolment. For all enquiries, please contact Sydney Academy of Chess on (02) 9745 1170. SCHOOL CHESS CLUB Our lunch time chess clubs will start from next week (Week 3). They are held in Mr Burdon’s classroom on Tuesdays and Mrs Stawski’s Classroom on Thursdays and are open to boys and girls of any grade and ability. If you don’t know how to play, you are welcome to come and learn. Our more experienced players are always happy to teach and support new players.

JUNIOR CHESS LEAGUE COMPETITION The inter-school JCL competition starts in Term 2, but team recruitments will be organised towards the end of Term 1. Just for general information, games are held every Friday after school (Term 2). More information will be provided later this term.

SRC

NOMINATIONS AND VOTING The nomination forms were sent home on Tuesday, these will be due back by 9:00am on Monday 11th February. We will not be able to accept any late forms. Over Week 3 (Week 4 for seniors) each class will conduct their speeches followed by voting. This time will be determined by the class teacher to fit in with their timetable. If standing for the position please have your 40 second speech ready and practised; palm cards may be used. The Leadership Induction will be held in assembly time on Friday 1st March from 11:05am. Once all SRC names are known, an invitation will be sent to the whole leadership team.

Garden Club Next week we will be asking for students who would like to be in our garden club and help in the vegetable garden. We will have a meeting with interested students at lunchtime Wednesday. A note will go home to those students who would like to participate.

Sport Report

UPCOMING EVENTS: Basketball Academy Begins Mon 11th Feb BASKETBALL ACADEMY Our basketball academy program begins Monday 11th February. Any student who has not returned their singlet from last year please do so on Monday to Mrs Austin’s room. I have handed out the draw to all students yesterday. I have also given new players a note with a link to register. If your child played last year you should have received an email with a link to register online. Please let me know if you haven’t received this. I will hand out all the singlets to the students on Monday. Thank you. PSSA SEASON 1 PSSA trials have already begun for Season 1 - Boys Touch, Girls Netball or Mixed Newcombe Ball. PSSA begins in Week 5 and trials will continue next week. Students must listen out for announcements each day. Tennis will begin in Week 4 and notes were sent home today for Tennis. Please return all tennis notes to the office. SEASON 1 Boys Touch Mr Belgre Netball Mrs Allen & Mrs Hayes Newcombe Ball Mr Bowen

SWIMMING RESULTS BOYS SWIMMING RESULTS GIRLS 8 Years 50m Freestyle HEAT FINAL 1st Kacper Fenik 1:04:69 1:04:97 2nd Flynn McGuigan (7) 1:01:91 1:05:01 3rd Isaac Liang 1:10:53 1:09:16 4th Alexander Batzakidis 1:11:37 1:12:22

8 Years 50m Freestyle HEAT FINAL 1st Tahlia Bentley (7) 58:90 58:84 2nd Suriya Royal 1:01:65 1:00:05 3rd Gracie Curtis 58:68 1:00:66 4th Piper Lockhart (7) 1:11:50 1:05:25

9 Years 50m Freestyle 1st Logan Fischer 43:97 42:50 2nd Arun Kumar 49:41 54:50 3rd Damon Beard 50:90 56:41 4th Ben Belgre 1:00:44 57:19

9 Years 50m Freestyle 1st Tilly Fuz 56:34 56:92 2nd Vanessa Skowron 55:31 57:83 3rd Juliet Loane 1:01:59 59:37 4th Sienna Bender 1:05:56 1:11:00

10 Years 50m Freestyle 1st Jakub Fenik 45:19 46:05 2nd Xavius Wilson 48:44 47:53 3rd Blake Petrovski 51:57 50:59 4th Jamie Jin 55:91 53:40

10 Years 50m Freestyle 1st Emily Fisher 46:63 46:20 2nd Kayla Bentley 46:06 48:25 3rd Grace Mitchell 49:18 50:22 4th Sarah Cannon 51:07 51:25

11 Years 50m Freestyle 1st Aiden Miller 36:25 37:32 2nd Finn Benson 40:28 40:10 3rd Jordan Pantazis 40:93 40:34 4th Brooks Feng 42:19 43:84

11 Years 50m Freestyle 1st Natalie Lui 44:03 43:22 2nd Violet Loane 46:25 44:13 3rd Cara Watters 47:28 51:00 4th Priya Coleman 50:15 51:75

12 Years 50m Freestyle 1st Jeremy Cannon 36:59 36:75 2nd Ashton Simpson 40:47 40:57 3rd Jake Bender 41:78 41:13 4th Joshua Shun Wah 43:59 44:72

12 Years 50m Freestyle 1st Julia Fenik 36:66 36:39 2nd Channary Royal 39:22 39:34 3rd Sarah McComb 38:97 39:56 4th Clare Ma 40:93 40:22

Junior Boys Breaststroke 1st Jakub Fenik 1:03:85 2nd Arun Kumar 1:12:16 3rd Damon Beard 1:15:95 4th Xavius Wilson 1:20:94

Junior Girls Breaststroke 1st Kayla Bentley 57:68 2nd Grace Mitchell 1:05:37 3rd Sarah Cannon 1:10:00 4th Vanessa Skowron 1:14:81

11 Years Boys Breaststroke 1st Aiden Miller 53:75 2nd Brooks Feng 55:78 3rd Finn Benson 1:01:36 4th Daniel Luong 1:02:06

11 Years Girls Breaststroke 1st Natalie Lui 58:56 2nd Priya Coleman 1:03:06 3rd Talia Kumar 1:04:53 4th Violet Loane 1:05:97

12 Years Boys Breaststroke 1st Jeremy Cannon 57:63 2nd Ashton Simpson 58:39 3rd Jake Bender 1:04:94 4th Joshua Shun Wah 1:07:32

12 Years Girls Breaststroke 1st Julia Fenik 47:47 2nd Kayley Sommer 56:03 3rd Channary Royal 56:09 4th Clare Ma 57:13

Junior Boys Backstroke 1st Logan Fischer 57:44 2nd Damon Beard 1:00:47 3rd Xavius Wilson 1:03:75 4th Jakub Fenik 1:06:37

Junior Girls Backstroke 1st Kayla Bentley 1:01:56 2nd Grace Mitchell 1:03:54 3rd Sarah Cannon 1:04:06 4th Olivia Friend 1:09:72

11 Years Boys Backstroke 1st Aiden Miller 47:23 2nd Nathan Nguyen 54:87 3rd Adam Williams 1:01:27 4th Angus Lonsdale 1:08:72

11 Years Girls Backstroke 1st Natalie Lui 51:81 2nd Violet Loane 57:03 3rd Vitoria Sneddon 57:43 4th Cara Watters 1:00:16

12 Years Boys Backstroke 1st Jeremy Cannon 46:92 2nd Jake Bender 49:79 3rd Robert Richards 55:34 4th Matthius Elgawly 1:12:34

12 Years Girls Backstroke 1st Julia Fenik 46:78 2nd Clare Ma 47:81 3rd Riya Amin 54:06 4th Chloe Fischer 54:75

Junior Boys Butterfly 1st Logan Fischer 56:00 2nd Xavius Wilson 1:11:91 3rd Arun Kumar 1:24:40 4th Adi Lee 1:42:56

Junior Girls Butterfly 1st Sarah Cannon 1:08:47 2nd Grace Mitchell 1:09:36 3rd Brianna Bell 1:57:69

11 Years Boys Butterfly 1st Aiden Miller 48:57

11 Years Girls Butterfly 1st Priya Coleman 1:02:62 2nd Talia Kumar 1:12:28

12 Years Boys Butterfly 1st Jeremy Cannon 58:47 2nd Joshua Shan Wah 1:13:19 3rd Robert Richards 1:21:56

12 Years Girls Butterfly 1st Channary Royal 45:36 2nd Julia Fenik 46:91 3rd Sarah McComb 49:43 4th Chloe Fischer 50:59

Open Boys 100m Freestyle 1st Aiden Miller 1:29:81 2nd Jeremy Cannon 1:33:31 3rd Jake Bender 1:26:68 4th Joshua Shun Wah 1:42:62

Open Girls 100m Freestyle 1st Julia Fenik 1:24:12 2nd Sarah McComb 1:33:18 3rd Cara Watters 1:56:91 4th Priya Coleman 1:57:19

Junior Girls 200m IM 1st Grace Mitchell 4:39:47

Senior Boys 200m IM 1st Aiden Miller 3:34:33 2nd Jeremy Cannon 3:47:34

Senior Girls 200m IM 1st Julia Fenik 3:23:72

Junior Boys Relay 1st Murangal 2nd Jerraral 3rd Bunnal

On Wednesday we held our swimming carnival at Birrong and we were lucky to have a perfect day of sunshine!

Congratulations to all students for their enthusiastic participation in all events and excellent sportsmanship and behaviour throughout the day.

It was an enjoyable day and all students should feel very proud of themselves for giving their personal best. Well done kids!!!

A huge thank you to all of the teachers and parents who worked tirelessly all day.

Riki Cannon, Wendy McComb, Scott Bentley, Richard Shun Wah, Sam Abdulwahab, Kiran Kumar, Trina Kumar, Michelle Miller, Alicia Bell, Kyleigh Dodd, Lisa Sommer, Mira De Costa, Catherine Arnold, Kylie Bayley, Alison Walsh, Melanie Watters, Liz Katzakis, Deb Petrovski, Brouke Tirant, Daisy Feng, Rebecca Fischer, Ben Smith, Helen Hancock, Jessica Belgre, Adam Lee, Karen Melville, Asma Parrin and Suzanne Mitchell.

To our House Captains and Vice Captains who did not stop all day! They clearly have been the most vocal group of leaders we’ve ever had and they did a terrific job in organising, supporting and encouraging their teams. Well done, Year 6! Continue to lead by example!

Finally, congratulations to the students who will now go on to represent Picnic Point at the District Swimming Carnival, on Tuesday 5th March. We wish you all the best of luck!

Murangal - 490 Jerraral - 313 Bunnal - 286

Our school relay teams for district carnival are:

Junior Boys – Logan Fischer, Jakub Fenik, Xavius Wilson, Blake Petrovski Junior Girls – Emily Fisher, Kayla Bentley, Grace Mitchell, Sarah Cannon Senior Boys – Jeremy Cannon, Ashton Simpson, Aiden Miller, Finn Benson Senior Girls – Julia Fenik, Channary Royal, Sarah McComb, Clare Ma

You can find lots of photos from the day available on the schools website EAST HILLS PSSA IS ON FACEBOOK Please like and follow East Hills PSSA on Facebook. Our Facebook site will be used to communicate important information regarding competitions, carnivals, wet weather, dates and trials.

24 Kennedy Street, Panania Tel: 02 9771 1199

Email: marie@teenieweenies.net.au @zafskitchen

Find us on Facebook & Web http://teenieweenies.com.au/

Teenie Weenies is a privately, family owned and run childcare centre

by the Sister and Brother team of Marie and Chris. Marie having a Child

Care background and Chris’ catering background and love for food

and cooking has had Teenie Weenies operating in the community

since opening their doors in late 2010.

Teenie Weenies work towards meeting and exceeding all requirements

and acknowledge the importance of play and learning in an early

childhood environment. We are a small 29 place service with a close

knit team who are dedicated, highly skilled and motivated educators.

Our amazing cook also offer’s home cooked meals not only to our

children through out the day, however to parents to purchase as well

and make life that little bit easier when getting home of an evening.

Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm

• Qualified Cook

• Quality Staff

• Home made Take away

Family meals

• School Readiness

• Home-like environment

• NSW curriculum framework

We have an Open Door Policy, please feel

free to come in and visit at anytime.

Teenie Weenies Learning Centre

Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap,Ballet, Boys' Hip Hop , Stretch, Musical Theatre

2 to 5 Years fun Dance Classes, BeginnerCheerleading/Acro, Adult Tap,

Seniors Dance Exercise Class, Adults Class

Come and try a lesson at our very friendly, local dance school,Panania Senior Citizens Centre, Corner Peffer and Anderson Streets and

Kelso Girl Guides Hall, Weston Street, Panania.

Established since 1995Smaller class sizes for lots of individual attention.

Experienced and encouraging teachers.Building self confidence in a fun, friendly environment.

Fun, low key dance competitions.Annual performance. Examinations optional.

Optional dance class uniform.

Call Lorraine on 0412601907www.LorraineAcademy.com

Physie is a uniquely Australian form of dance covering many styles from jazz, ballet, aerobics to contemporary and more.

Come and join our friendly club and do BJP Physie with St Luke’s Physical Culture in 2019!

ü Classes for pre-schoolers to ladies of all ages and abilities ü Classes in Milperra and Panania ü New to physie 2 free trial lessons

Classes for 2019 start the week beginning February 18th

Find us on Facebook @ St Luke’s Physical Culture Club to see more of what we do.

St Luke’s is both an Active and Creative Kids provider, saving you $200 towards fees for school aged children.

Lessons are less than $7!

We look forward to welcoming you and your friends to our growing,

family friendly club!

Contact Louise on 0415 339 035

Brand New Club !! Monday classes at Padstow RSL starting 18 February Come and join the fun, Bring a friend!!

Physie is a mix of jazz,contemporary and aerobicdance. Innovative choreographyto fun, upbeat pop music. From 4years to Ladies.

Monday Class Times 4-8yrs.................4.00-4.45pm 9-12yrs................4.45-5.30pm 13-1st yr Seniors....5.30-6.15pm Seniors.................6.15pm-7pm Novice/Int Ladies...7pm-8pm Open Ladies...........8pm-9pm 2nd class to be advised Contact Jill 0408 814 005

A course for parents experiencingconfl ict after separation

2019 Course Dates

Parents love their children and want the best for them. However, after separation, parenting often gets much tougher.

Keeping Kids in Mind is a fi ve week course for separated parents who are experiencing ongoing confl ict.

The course covers the following topics:

• Grief & Loss after Separation• The Hidden World of Children• Rebuilding Resilience• Bridging the Gap• Looking Back & Moving Forward

The course is designed for:

• Assist parents to see through their children’s eyesthe experience of parental separation.

• Develop greater understanding about how to supportchildren following family separation.

Keeping Kids in Mind is facilitated by qualifi ed and experienced parent educators, counsellors and mediators.

Term 1

15/01 North Parramatta 29/01 Campbelltown* 31/01 Lewisham31/01 Wollongong13/02 Brookvale18/02 Blacktown19/02 Waitara25/02 Campbelltown* 27/02 Nowra*14/03 Wollongong* 14/03 Bankstown15/03 Fairfield*

Term 2

06/05 Campbelltown07/05 Naremburn07/05 Lewisham*07/05 Wollongong* 08/05 Fairfield08/05 North Parramatta 09/05 Bankstown*14/05 Waitara16/05 Penrith*04/06 Campbelltown* 05/06 Naremburn*06/06 Wollongong*

Term 3

23/07 Campbelltown* 24/07 Bankstown* 25/07 Lewisham 29/07 Fairfield*31/07 Brookvale05/08 Blacktown 13/08 Waitara20/08 Wollongong* 21/08 Campbelltown* 21/08 Nowra*29/08 Wollongong

Term 4

14/10 Campbelltown* 15/10 Fairfield*17/10 Wollongong* 21/10 North Paramatta22/10 Naremburn29/10 Waitara30/10 Springwood 31/10 Bankstown04/11 Lewisham*13/11 Nowra*19/11 Wollongong* 19/11 Campbelltown

www.keepingkidsinmind.org1800 55 46 46

All participants must register their interest in attending the course and participate in a pre-group interview prior to the course. Courses marked with an * are day time courses, all others are evening courses. Course dates and times may be changed, please check with relevant venue for further information. Certifi cates of attendance will be issued.

An initiative of CatholicCare in the Dioceses of Broken Bay, Western Sydney and Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Archdiocese of Sydney.

An interactive group bringing together children from separated families through creative therapies. The seven week group topics will include:

WHEN:

WHERE:

f Different families f My strengths f Feelings

f Parents in different houses f Keeping out of conflict f Understanding change

4pm - 5.30pm Tuesday 19th February to 2nd April 2019.

Bankstown Family Relationship Centre Ground Floor, 8 Jacob Street, Bankstown (02) 9707 8555

There will be a cost that covers resources and afternoon tea.Concession discount offered with concession/pension card.

The group will be facilitated by qualified and experienced child practitioners.

OUR KIDS:A group for children after their parents separate

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Panania Village Markets Saturday 9th February 2019

The Rotary Club of Padstow Inc. is hosting the Panania Village Markets on Saturday 9th February 2019. Stalls will operate from 9:00 am to 1:30pm, located around the Panania Library Park, corner of Anderson Ave and Tower St Panania. The market offers a wide range of quality stalls including Art & Crafts, Baby & Children’s Apparel, Books, Bric a Brac, Candles, Cards, Cosmetics, Essential Oils, Fashion, Gifts, Honey, Jams, Jewellery, Organic Food, Plants, Records, Cd’s & DVD’s, Toys, and more, all at a wheelchair friendly Outdoor Market.

Please come along and support our local market.

A project of the Rotary Club of Padstow Inc.

Creative Kids now join Active Kids  Active Kids and Creative Kids are programs designed to encourage more children to participate in sport, active recreation and creative and cultural activities. 

Each year, parents, guardians and carers can receive a $100 voucher to go towards both creative and physical activities for school aged children. That’s $200 worth of savings per year for each child. 

A Creative Kids voucher will help parents to cover some of the registration, participation and tuition costs on activities such as singing, drama, coding, languages, music, writing, drawing and photography. 

The Active Kids voucher can be used on sports, fitness and physical activities for registration, participation and membership costs. 

The vouchers can be used once with an approved provider. To find out more, parents need to visit service.nsw.gov.au.