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Tel: 9948 2257 Fax: 9907 0342
Principal’s Report
Choir
The Stage 2 Choir performed beautifully at the Primary Proms Concert last night at the Town Hall.
Thank you to Miss Esparagga and
Mrs Lutton for their preparation. It is a wonderful experience for our students.
Congratulations Penny Coucill. Mr James Griffin Member for Manly, wrote a letter in recognition of Penny Coucill’s very impressive achievement, dedication and commitment to Manly West. He congratulated all 4 bands for receiving Gold Awards at the New South Wales Band Festival and the Concert Band for winning the Battle of the Bands.
Manly West Carnival Congratulations to everyone for supporting our spectacular Manly West Carnival. The outstanding community spirit was visible for the weeks leading up to the carnival and of course on the day. Thank you to Kirsten
Highnam, Kate Grant, Tracey Martin, Helen Yardley and the teams of parents who supported their incredible organization of the Carnival. Please see the photos and special thank you list over the page.
Parent Workshops for K-6 –Enhancing your Understanding of Children’s Emotions – presented by the Northern Sydney Health District. All parents and caregivers are welcome:
Thursday 12th October 6pm –Session 1 Thursday 19th October 6pm –Session 2 Parent Quote at another school: “This is great information on skills we can use in all relationships.”
Staff News Thank you to Miss McCartney for her valuable contribution at Manly West over the last two years. She is moving to Melbourne. Her replacement teacher for 1M will be Miss Ekas.
Maintenance around the school in the holidays This week, painting work has started on the Year 6 external building. In the holidays, 9 classrooms will be
internally painted-2N, 2M, 2T, 4G, 4B, 5F, 5J, 5S and 5M. The Year 4 and 5 building will be externally painted as well next term. Last week, Year 2-6 Boys’ Toilets had some repairs completed as some of the doors and latches were not operating properly. These have all been fixed now.
Canteen Pick -winner The Fishtanks’ winners for the term to reduce waste are K-2 students. The Canteen has donated the Anh Do children’s book to K-2 students as a thank you to all of the students for helping to reduce waste of sushi sauce lids in our school.
Student News Congratulations to Amelie Taudien who has been selected for the U12 Manly Warringah Netball Representative Team 2018.
Happy and Safe Holidays
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. It has been a very busy and productive term and all of our students need a good break with plenty of sleep and exercise. Please don’t forget to keep the mobile devices out of bedrooms if possible so that children can enjoy some peace. Be
careful riding scooters, skateboards and bikes. Students resume Monday 9th October.
Mrs Julie Organ
WEBSITE: http://www.manlywest-p.schools.nsw.edu.au EMAIL: [email protected] P&C www.manlywestpandc.org.au
Wednesday 20th September 2017 Term 3 Week 10
Respect Responsibility Aspire
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From the Deputy’s Desk
to the following students for gaining 4 Expectation Cards to receive an
Expectation certificate: Luana da Rocha, Connor Singleton, Sophie Stacker, Coco Conway, Finn Sharman, Lucy Edmonds, Lucca Davis, Alex Johnston, Noah Moss, Annabelle Bolton, Joe Mills, Sophie Ballantyne, Alessandra Rounsley, Aiman Shahriar and Anna Gillies.
Bronze Banners; Will Hodey, Niamh Hibbitt-Boyd, Amelie Adams, Alisha Hansen. Silver Banners: Iris Watt, Aleyna Bilgic. Debating Final Our Senior Gold Debating team competed against Mona Vale
School in the 2017 Playoffs and Inter –Zone Finals. The team, comprising Oliver Todd, Hannah McIlwaine, Lexie Landrak, Ally
Doyle and Zoe Ball, debated on the negative side for the topic ‘That Australia should close its zoos’. Unfortunately they didn’t win but throughout the competition have displayed powerful debating skills, team spirit and sportsmanship, and have been wonderful ambassadors for Manly West. We would also like to thank Ally
Doyle’s mum, Fiona Pearse for supporting the team and driving them to school. Today, the team are also attending a Debating Camp, while Ally and Zoe Ball are trying out for the Sydney North Debating team this Friday. Students also attending the Debating Camp from Year 5 include, Audrey Ray, Grace Noble and Amelia Crouch and from Year 4, John Engeldew, Alice Yardley and Charlotte Blenkhorn. We would especially like to thank Mrs
Gaynor for her time, expertise and commitment to the debating teams throughout the competition.
2017 Schools Reconciliation Challenge Story Telling Workshops. On Friday, 8th September, 21 nominated Stage 3 students participated in a Reconciliation Writers Workshop via a video conference link. These workshops were presented by the talented story teller John Blair from Sydney Story Factory. It was an opportunity for students to explore this year’s theme, Where’s Your Country and
learn more about the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander connections to Country. Using drama games and pre-writing activities, the workshops supported students in developing their own skills as story tellers and writers in preparation for entering their own writing pieces in the Challenge. Summer Uniforms A reminder that summer uniform is to be worn in Term 4. School hats are to be worn in the playground at all times, otherwise students are expected to stay under the shade shelter.
Reminder that dogs are not permitted in the school playground. Please be aware that dogs are not permitted in the playground. They must be tied up on a leash outside the school grounds. A young student was bitten last week after
school. Fortunately, there was not a serious injury.
Mrs Sue McLean
SUMMER UNIFORM
Girls - Yellow/white checked dress OR navy blue culottes and blue short sleeved polo
shirt with school logo – worn with white ankle socks (not anklet style) and black leather shoes.
Boys - Short sleeved blue polo with school logo and grey shorts – worn with grey ankle socks and black leather shoes.
ALL students must wear the royal blue school hat.
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From the Deputy’s Desk
to the following students for gaining 4 Expectation Cards to receive an
Expectation Certificate:
Eve Osterballe, Xavier Hartley, George Elder, Calvin Macnab, Ripley Longhurst,
Ellie Deakin, Ellysia Smith, Edward Pascall, Esme Jordan, Jake Hellmrich,
Emily Harford, Lia Koster and Daniel Beacham.
Special congratulations to Orla Beacham and Piper Norton for gaining a Bronze Banner.
Kindergarten and Year 1 Social Skills Program
Today is the final session of the Social Skills program run by Sport In
Schools Australia (SISA). During these 40 minute sessions, students
participated in a wide range of team building and cooperative learning
activities. The Coordinated Caterpillar was one of these.
Next term, Kindergarten students will be involved in a gymnastics program
run by SISA. This will take place in the hall in their sport time on Tuesday
afternoon.
Year 1 Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths
(STEM)
Year 1 has been learning about Changing Landscapes. Pictured are students from 1P, planning and building 3D models of our playgrounds.
Year 2 School Swimming Scheme
Year 2 students at Manly West participate in the Department of Education Swimming Scheme in
Term 4. This is a two week intensive swim program which develops water confidence and provides
students with water safety and survival skills. Students are grouped according to ability and receive
a certificate at the end of the two weeks outlining their achievements. Lessons are 45 mins and take
place at Manly Swim Centre from Monday 6th November to Friday 17th November. Details will be
sent to parents next term.
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From the Deputy’s Desk continued:
School Notes
If you think a note may not have made its way home, please refer to the school website under the School Notes tab or follow this link.
http://www.manlywest-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/school-notes
Health Alert
There have been a number of cases of head lice recently. We are asking that all parents examine their child's hair for signs of infestation during the school holidays and to treat accordingly.
Kindergarten Enrolments for 2018
If you have a child starting school next year and have not yet completed an enrolment form, please do so before the end of term. We need enrolment details to organise orientation classes. The dates for the
Kindergarten Transition to School program follow.
The Kindergarten Information Evening for parents is on
Wednesday 25th October from 6pm.
There are two Kindergarten Orientation Days for students:
Orientation One is on Wednesday 1st November from 9:45 - 11am.
Orientation Two is on Tuesday 7th November from 9:45 - 11am.
The chooks are off on holidays
and
soon so are we.
Have a safe and happy holiday.
Mrs Wendy Mwanga
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Uniform Shop Friday 6th October
8:00-9:00am
Monday 9th October 2:45-3:45pm
Diary Dates
Thursday 21st September
8:00am Chess Club in Library
Debating Camp
Friday 22nd September
12:30pm PSSA Round 6
12:30pm K-2 Assembly
School Sports
9-11:00am Sydney North Debating trial
Monday 9th October
School resumes
Tuesday 10th October
Gibberagong Excursion Years 3P, 3L & 3R Girls
Year 4 Coding
Canteen News
Money owing to canteen for lost/forgotten food – the canteen is sending out backdated IOU cards from Terms 1, 2 and 3. Payment for IOUs received can be made online via Flexi schools (using the IOU button) or in cash over the canteen counter.
All possible care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of your child’s IOU status. If you believe an IOU has been issued in error, please do not hesitate to contact the canteen via email at [email protected]. Thank you for your understanding.
PSSA – if your child participates in PSSA on Fridays, please remember to add PSSA to all online and over-the-counter orders. Also, do not order hot food items for PSSA, as they cannot be prepared in time for when the PSSA kids leave school.
We have over 200 lunch orders on Fridays and it is very time consuming to look through them all to find
someone’s lunch order if they have forgotten to add PSSA.
Thank you – to all our volunteers for their help in the canteen this term. We couldn’t do it without you! Have a wonderful holiday and see you next term.
Rachel and Shona
Canteen roster for Term 4 2017, week 1
Monday 9th October Tuesday 10th October Wednesday 11th October Jill Gilchrist AM Nicola Bird AM VACANCY AM Sarah Beacham AM Lyn Martin AM Gina Moore AM Denise Imwold PM Emma Campbell PM Natalie Moschou PM Sharon Newman PM VACANCY PM Jen Bradley PM
Thursday 12th October Friday 13th October
VACANCY AM VACANCY AM VACANCY AM Sandra Shepherd AM Josephina Concha PM Mel Rohan AM Heather Robertson PM Tanya Zeravica PM
Kate Mooney PM
The AM shift runs from 9.30am-12pm, and the PM shift from 12-2pm.
If you’d like to fill a vacancy, please contact us by email [email protected], call Rachel or Shona on 9948 2257 or come and see us.
Drama at Balgowlah
Since 1983 the Creativity Through Drama Workshops have been holding after-school classes at Manly West Public School each term for ages 5-7 and 7-11 years. These workshops offer children the opportunity to express themselves imaginatively and creatively and build confi-dence and self-esteem through the fun and excitement of drama.
Bookings are essential for these highly popular classes.
Days and times: Mondays 4-5pm for 5-7 years Tuesdays 4-5 for 5-7 years Thursdays 4.15 – 5.15pm for 7-11 years
For further details and bookings, please contact Pat Whyman on 9949 3352.
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Manly West Before & After School Care
Have a wonderful and safe school holiday from all at BASC!
DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT SYSTEM 2018
Manly West BASC is moving to a Direct Debit payment system (IPay) starting in 2018.
You will have the option of paying via your bank account or credit card. Direct debit
payments will be processed fortnightly. Further details will be forthcoming. However,
the BASC would like to conduct a Trial of this system in Term 4 this year. If you would like to be part of this
exciting new initiative next term, please contact us at [email protected]
CENTRE NEWS
On Friday this week there will be our mini Spring Food Carnival organised by our 5/6 kids. They have designed
posters for their stalls which will have a selection of healthy foods and treats prepared by them. All free for the
BASC children in K-2 room and 3/4 Club on Friday!
Reports from our Room Leaders about some of the other activities this week –
Lauren K-2 room: Inside we are book making, picture copying, DIY mazes, acrostic poems and rainbow
wish designs. Outside we are having a skipping competition, cricket, binball, AFL goal kicking and
numbered touch footy.
Felix 3/4 club: This week we will have origami and learn to draw tutorials and also, 3D hama beads and
laminated bookmarks. American football (touch), soccer and touch footy (the aussie version!).
Annette 5/6 room: I have planned a fun and enjoyable week for the last week of term – we will get crafty
and do some drip painting and have a drawing competition. We’ll play the card game ‘Tongues’ and have
a go at a game made up by the children called ‘Am I telling the truth?’
You can look at the full list of programmed activities and our menus displayed in each room!
Registering With Us
To register your child with us, please visit our centre’s site https://manlywestbasc.hubworks.com.au and click
on ‘ENROL’. Enter your child’s details (please click the ‘Before and After School Care’ box if you require both
sessions) and then click ‘SUBMIT’.
Vacancies Due to the continual movement of the BASC waitlist, morning and afternoon home based care sessions are opening up on a weekly basis. Register your care needs at www.neighbourhood7.com.au to be contacted when your preferred sessions become available.
How to Enrol Simply register your care requirements at www.neighbourhood7.com.au to be notified when a carer becomes
available. Enrolment begins with a carer/ parent introduction at the carer’s home. After meeting, parents submit a signed Service Agreement along with their child’s immunisation statement to Neighbourhood7 to complete the enrolment process.
Contact Us For further information visit www.neighbourhood7.com.au or call Cassie Matheson on 0402 041 972.
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Manly West Carnival thank you to:
Food Finance Kitchen Garden
Vicky Harris Tim King Joanne Holley
Peter Manahan Kerrie King
Megs Harris Genie Graham-Smith
Jose Saraiva Rob Graham-Smith
Gabrielle Davis
Committee Marketing
Kirsten Highnam Sarah Hadnam
Helen Yardley Tom Hutton
Kate Grant Carolyn Miles
Tracey Martin Amanda Hugman
Troy Fullwood
Tanith Carroll
Jo Somers
Jane Allen
Rachel Aboud
And to all the Class parents and everyone on the Sponsorship Team.
Kitchen Garden
Spring has definitely sprung!! Yr 4 have been busy propagating plants and sowing seed for a wide variety of vegetables, fruit and flowers this term, ready to transplant next term. Yr 2 have visited the garden to plant sunflower seeds and also some of their bean seedlings. Many thanks to the fabulous Jo Holley and her team of
wonderful volunteers for organising and running the inaugural Kitchen
Garden Stall at the carnival on Saturday - it was fantastic! Also a thankyou to the NB Council for recently donating some new compost bins to the school. Please be aware that sitting, standing or playing on the compost bins breaks the lids, so please discourage everyone from doing this!
Angie Penn
Science investigation—Year 4 are classifying invertebrates found in the soil and leaf litter in our bush tucker
garden.
Mrs Beth Dowdle
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Missing Shoes from Carnival
On Saturday at 10:30 my son's shoes were
swapped with the pair below at the bouncy castle
next to the dodgem cars. These are a size 2 and
well worn. My son's shoes are the same model
but size 1, in good shape, and have a name label
stickers in the heel - Felix Stephens .
Please contact Kate at 0403 894 052 to swap.
For sale
Yamaha YCL250 Student Clarinet
Excellent condition,
includes a case, $325.
Call Jane Barnes
0404 081 404
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