Principal’s Message

Quality Education in a Stimulating Environment

Engadine West Public School

Phone: 9520 8134 * Fax: 9520 5314 * 4 Buckle Avenue, Engadine 2233 Email: engadinew-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: http://www.engadinew-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Principal: Mrs Sue Roach

Issue 11.19 11 April 2019

Happy Easter to all Engadine West PS families. I trust you will enjoy the break and find time to enjoy with family and friends.

Staff Professional Learning On Tuesday our four assistant principals met to work on the delivery of English at our school. This included looking at student learning outcomes, matching them to the units of work and ensuring the continuity of learning experiences from Kindergarten through to Year 6. Last Friday Mrs Cross, Mrs Stevenson and I attended a workshop on finance management in schools.

Classroom Visit

I had the pleasure of teaching 6W for the morning session on Tuesday. Students built, collaborated, talked, designed, and created. They used wires, switches, joiners, circuits, batteries and bulbs to create working battery powered machines. The machines included a helicopter, a cat, ferris wheel, traffic light, hamster wheel, car, overhead projector, trip wire, air horn and a disco ball. My thanks to Mrs Evans for all her teaching of the unit Circuits and Switches in the lead up to the fun part I had with students. 6W was a delight.

Student Health

Additional information can be found at https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/influenza_factsheet.aspx If your child is sick, please keep them at home. Sick students are uncomfortable at school and potentially affect the health of teachers and other students. Opportunity Class Placement for Year 5 Students for 2020

The application process for Year 5 opportunity class placement in 2020 is about to begin. Important dates in the application process are as follows: Tuesday 30 April 2019: Online applications open Friday 17 May 2019: Online applications close (Parents and carers must apply by the due date) Tuesday 21 May 2019: Principals’ processing site opens Friday 7 June 2019: Principals’ processing site closes Wednesday 31 July 2019: Opportunity Class Placement Test Parents and carers must apply online between Tuesday 30 April and Friday 17 May 2019 at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5 Interested parents and carers must read Information about applying for Year 5 entry to an opportunity class in 2020 available at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5/information-for-applicants Term 2

Staff return to school on Monday 29 April 2019 for a professional learning day. Students return Tuesday 30 April 2019 for the first day of Term 2. Sue Roach Principal

Principal’s Report cont’d

Two cases of influenza have been diagnosed in students who attend our school. Influenza, or flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. Symptoms include fever and chills; cough, sore throat, runny nose; muscle aches, headache and tiredness; nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Influenza viruses are mainly spread by droplets made when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread through touching surfaces where infected droplets have landed. If you think your child may be experiencing some or any of these symptoms, please consult your local medical practitioner.

School Interviews

It has been a terrific start to the year and a great way to finish first term with our Easter celebrations. It was nice to see so many mums, dads and grandparents enjoying the festivities at school today. Students and parents have been busy making dioramas, costumes and hats for today’s Easter celebrations. I look forward to seeing these in the parade, as much as I enjoyed looking at the senior students’ dioramas. I wish you all a safe and happy Easter break and I look forward to seeing students return on Tuesday 30 April 2019. Jason Wilkins Deputy Principal

Deputy Principal’s Report

Commemoration of ANZAC Ceremony On Sunday 14 April 2019, the Engadine RSL Sub-Branch will be hosting their annual march through the main street and into the town square of Engadine. The march will be followed by a service in the town square. Engadine West PS will be participating in the march. All students in Kindergarten to Year 6 are welcome to participate. Students are to meet Mrs Weppler in the park at the top of the main street, next to the top chemist, at 1.45pm. Students participating in the march will be required to wear their full summer school uniform. There will be no official school participation on ANZAC Day during the holidays. Students are more than welcome to attend the dawn service at 5.30am on Wednesday 25 April 2019 in the town square. Karen Weppler SRC Coordinator

CREATE South Congratulations to Sofia H, Liliana H, Haylee R, Tyson B, Amy S, Tia M, Sarah J, Halle E, Sofia P, Eliza S, Olivia B, Margot VL, Daniel W and Molly W for being selected to be part of the CREATE South program for 2019. The talented Mrs Field has also been selected to be part of the teaching team who runs CREATE South. This program is a primary school initiative that consists of a three day workshop, culminating in an integrated, high quality performance. These students were nominated by the school as a part of our gifted and talented program excelling in band, choir, dance, drama, visual arts and technology. We wish these students all the very best for this performance. This year the show is titled Scientia. The performance will be held at the Sutherland Entertainment Centre on Thursday 13 June 2019.

Kindergarten sport day will be held on Thursdays in Term 2 due to the commencement of Groove Nation.

Kindergarten Sport Term 2

School Security - A Community Responsibility

Summer Uniform to Commence Term 2

During the school holidays please keep your eye out for any sign of vandalism or inap-propriate behaviour in the school grounds. If you notice anything suspicious please ring the security hotline on 1300 880 021 or Sutherland police on 9542 0899. Your support continues to protect our valuable assets.

Students are to wear their full summer uniform when they return to commence Term 2. It is a good idea to send students with their school jacket or jumper for those cooler autumn mornings. As winter approaches and the weather becomes cooler, we will advise when winter uniform may be worn. Please see uniform requirements listed below. The uniform shop will be open on Wednesday 1 May 2019 (Week 1 Term 2) from 9.15am or you may visit Flexischools for your winter uniform needs. The uniform price list may be found on the school website under the ’Notes and Forms’ tab.

GIRLS

BOYS Summer Uniform

Green check dress or shorts and top Black leather shoes (summer/winter) White fold-down ankle socks School hat (summer/winter)

Grey shorts and lemon polo top Black leather shoes (summer/winter) Grey socks with green and yellow stripe School hat (summer/winter)

Winter Uniform Dark green tartan tunic Dark green tartan skirt Lemon short or long-sleeve blouse Bottle green tights/white fold-down ankle socks Bottle green bootleg pants V-neck sweater with logo Zip jacket with logo/microfibre jacket with logo

Grey pants – either shorts or long pants Lemon short or long sleeve polo shirt V-neck sweater with logo Zip jacket with logo/microfibre jacket with logo

Sports Uniform Bottle green skort or bottle green sports shorts (with logo and gold stripe) Bottle green bootleg pants (winter) Microfibre pants (primary only) Primary: gold polo shirt with logo Infants: house colour polo shirt White fold-down ankle socks/sports socks

Bottle green sports shorts (with logo and gold stripe) Bottle green fleecy track pants (winter) Microfibre pants (primary only) Primary: gold polo shirt with logo Infants: house colour polo shirt Sports socks

School Cross Country - Thursday 2 May 2019 The school cross country carnival will be held at Anzac Oval on Thursday 2 May 2019 (Week 1 Term 2). Students will need to arrive at school by 8.55am on this day as rolls will be marked at 9.00am sharp and we will be walking to the oval at 9.10am. All students are required to come to school first to get their name marked off the roll and walk to the oval with their class. Students in Years 3 to 6 are to attend and students turning eight in Year 2 are invited to attend on this day and wear full sport uniform. If your child is unable to participate for any reason, please provide a note for your child’s teacher. Parents are welcome to attend the carnival and the first race will begin at 9.20am. Students will walk back to school at the completion of the races and a normal school day will resume. There is no cost for the carnival. Distances for each age group are: 8, 9 and 10 years run 2km 11 and 12 years run 3km Students should bring a water bottle, hat and fruit break to the oval. As students will be leaving the school grounds, a signed permission slip is required. Please complete the slip sent home and return it to your child’s class teacher by Wednesday 1 May 2019 (a copy of the note may be found on the school website). We look forward to a great day!

TERM 1

Week 11

Friday 12 April Last round of PSSA girls soccer and boys AFL clinics

Last day of Term 1

Sunday 14 April Engadine RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day march in Engadine 1.45pm

TERM 2

Week 1

Monday 29 April School development day (staff only)

Tuesday 30 April Students return to commence Term 2

Wednesday 1 May Year 1 excursion to Elizabeth Farm and Hambledon Cottage 8.00am

Thursday 2 May School cross country carnival at Anzac Oval (Years 3 to 6)

Friday 3 May Term 2 sport swimming commences

Winter PSSA commences (soccer, netball and league tag)

Year 2 excursion to Elizabeth Farm and Hambledon Cottage 8.00am

Week 9

Monday 24 June Band camp at the Tops, Stanwell Park (depart)

Wednesday 26 June Band camp at the Tops, Stanwell Park (return)

Friday 28 June SSSMF jnr half day rehearsal at Engadine West PS 9.30am

Week 10

Wednesday 3 July SSSMF snr half day rehearsal at Engadine West PS 9.30am

TERM 3

Week 2

Tuesday 30 July School athletics carnival at Sylvania Waters Athletics Track

Week 4

Wednesday 14 August SSSMF snr whole day rehearsal at Sutherland Entertainment Centre

Thursday 15 August SSSMF snr evening concert at Sutherland Entertainment Centre

Friday 16 August SSSMF jnr whole day rehearsal and matinee performance at Sutherland 8.15am

Week 5

Monday 19 August SSSMF jnr evening performance a Sutherland Entertainment Centre 6.15pm

Wednesday 21 August Zone athletics carnival at Sylvania Waters Athletics Track

Week 8

Monday 9 September Year 6 Canberra excursion (depart)

Wednesday 11 September Year 6 Canberra excursion (return)

TERM 4

Week 4

Thursday 7 November Sport and special group photo day (including Year 6 photo)

Week 2

Thursday 9 May Kindergarten 2020 information night in the library 6.00-7.00pm

Uniform shop open 9.15am

Dates for Your Diary

PSSA AFL & Soccer Last Round

Payments

Student Statement of Accounts have been emailed to parents/carers. Payments may be made by cash, cheque, eftpos at the school office, via the link on the Statement of Account emailed to you or online via the Engadine West PS website by clicking on the ‘Make a Payment’ tab. Please do not use this portal for P&C payments, use Flexischools for these. Do not hesitate to contact the office if you would like to discuss your account or require assistance. We ask that the Groove Nation payment be made as soon as possible and a permission slip be completed for each student and returned to their class teacher. A copy of this note and permission slip can also be found on the school website under the ‘Notes and Forms’ tab. Whilst the school contribution is voluntary, these funds are utilised to supplement the government funding per student. These contributions are used for additional programs, educational resources and building improvements. If you wish to contribute to the building fund, please indicate this by supplying a name for the tax deductible receipt. In 2018 the contributions supplemented upgrading Stage 3 classrooms, addition classroom furniture and air conditioning in some classrooms.

Year Payment Please pay by Amount

Years K to Year 6

Student curriculum programs (including Reading Eggs/Reading Eggspress, Groove Nation, technology levy, Mathseeds (K-2) and Literacy Pro (Years 3-6)

as soon as possible $55

Years K to Year 6 Voluntary school contribution / building fund $50

Stage 1 Elizabeth Farm and Hambledon Cottage Wednesday 10 April $33

Year 3 dance group Year 3 dance ensemble Friday 12 April $145

Junior choir Junior choir Thursday 11 April $25

CREATE South students CREATE South Friday 10 May $175

Band fees Term 1 band fees $125

Boys AFL and girls soccer PSSA at The Ridge

Fixture dates: Friday 22 February to 12 April 2019

Buses depart Engadine West PS at 9.00am Games commence at 9.30am and are completed by 11.00am

Cost $7.00 per week

How to Make Student Payments

Voluntary Contribution / Building Fund

Canteen News

The canteen is closed every Tuesday

Lunch orders must be placed by 9.00am on Flexischools or 9.30am at the canteen

Email: ewps.canteen1@gmail.com

Uniform Shop News

Good Quality Uniform Donations

We accept good quality donations. You may leave them by the uniform shop door or at the front office. Proceeds from sales go to the P&C. School Hats & Sport Socks

A reminder that school hats and sport socks may also be purchased from the canteen. Clare Ritchie Uniform Shop Coordinator

Our next opening time will be:

Week 1 Term 2

Wednesday 1 May from 9.15-10.15am

EWPS Canteen Week 11 Roster

Friday 12 April

K Holmes, P Howe, C Milliken

Week 1 Term 2

Roster

Monday 30 April

School Development Day

Tuesday CANTEEN CLOSED

Wednesday 1 May

L Smith

Thursday 2 May

H Trenberth

Friday 3 May

K Holmes, P Howe

Orders may be left at the school office or call into the uniform shop on open days.

Find order forms on the school website under the ‘Notes and Forms’ tab or at the school office.

Place orders through Flexischools before 5.00pm Tuesdays for delivery to classrooms on Wednesdays.

Tomorrow’s Special Chicken tender wrap $3.00 Volunteering in the Canteen Term 2 Would you like to volunteer in the canteen next term? Please feel free to contact me for more information on 0400 545 570 or ewps.canteen1@gmail.com. Hope to see you in the canteen soon. Belinda Moroney Canteen Coordinator Friday’s

special

P&C News Thankyou to Shelley Navin for coordinating the Easter raffle and many thanks to our school community for support-ing the Easter raffle, barbecue and cake stall today. Whether you donated eggs, wrapped baskets, baked treats, barbecued, bought and sold raffle tickets or manned the hall canteen, you all contribute to making this event a success for the students at Engadine West PS. Thankyou also to Bakers Delight for donating bread for our barbecue. Your support, as always, is very much appreciated. We hope many of you won Easter goodies in the raffle and we appreciate you supporting all P&C fundraising initiatives throughout the term. Enjoy the holidays! Toni Fundraising Coordinator

School Banking Tuesdays

Community News