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Term 4 Week 2 October 19, 2016
WHALER NO 16
Website: www.mosman-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Phone: 9969 9325
Email: [email protected] Fax: 9968 1324
Dates to Remember
Follow this link to the yearly calendar: www.mosman-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Welcome back to Term 4 to all returning families and a special welcome to those families joining the Mosman Public
School community. As always, Term 4 is a busy and exciting time – particularly for our Year 6 students who are in the
build-up to celebrating the end of their primary school years. I take this opportunity to welcome Ms Kerry McConaghy to
our school in her role of Relieving Deputy Principal whilst Mr Cobcroft is on leave.
Our PBL Mural was installed in the Myahgah playground during the holidays. Many thanks to Year 6 who have donated
this as their gift to the school this year. A local graffiti artist developed the design from ideas of year 6 students.
Congratulations to our Taronga Zoo parade students.
Taronga Zoo’s 100 Year Birthday Parade Last Saturday night, October 15, 29 students and 2 teachers from Mosman Public School laced up their dancing shoes and set off to be a part of an amazing night of song, dance and fun. More than 15,000 people from across NSW came to watch as 10 giant light sculptures made their way down Macquarie Street to the Sydney Opera House, joined by nearly 1,000 school students, Taronga staff and volunteers. Each gigantic animal lantern was followed by 50 dancing students in matching onesies. They were followed by 15 smaller lanterns held by students. Teachers and zoo staff and volunteers followed each group creating a parade that filled Macquarie Street and then moved on to the Opera House steps for a finale that will be remembered by all involved for a very long time. The animals represented in the parade were chosen since they are critically endangered in either Australia, or our close neighbour Sumatra. Taronga Zoo is asking that people donate to the support of these animals at www.taronga.org.au/standupforthewild
What’s happening?
Stage Newsletters were emailed home last week and are also available on the school website;
Our newest classroom is currently being installed in front of the hall. This demountable will be surrounded by new
gardens to help soften its visage;
The playground upgrade in the Myahgah & Gouldsbury playgrounds is slightly delayed due to quotations from
contractors. It is anticipated that phase 1 [old fort] & phase 2 [Gouldsbury playground & sandpit] will take place
concurrently over the Christmas holidays. Check out the video on the school website.
Dogs are not permitted on school premises due to obvious hygiene and safety factors – please leave Fido at home!
Scholastics Book Fair is on next week – visit the library to check it out! More information in the P&C section of
this Whaler.
Book Character parade is on next Thursday, October 27 from 9.20am. This is open to all students who would like
to dress up and parade with their friends. Students not participating are to wear full school uniform.
ArtBeats is on Saturday, November 5 from 6.30pm - Midnight. Booking details and links in the P&C News
section of this Whaler
100% Attendance for students who arrived at school on time and stayed all day in Term 3:
1/2Estonia Valentine A, Annabelle K, Trevor P, Kal R, Eddie T, Niamh C, Paige H, Emily H Lucius M
1Argentina Hugo B, Harry C, Lielle F, Shun F, Jackson M, Danny P, Eliza R, Dominic R, Joe R, Keeran W
1Croatia Sanika G, Jessica J, Jimmy K, Jonty K, Ben N, Sky S
1Gambia Bailey B, Rose B, Chloe B, Mio B, Soraya C, Peter C, Estella D, Piper K, Hugo L, Lexi L, Harry P,
Zion R
1Malta James B, Baiseetaung B, India H, Jazz K, Zara P, Cooper S, Maya T, Ava W
1Poland Sophia B, Avery D, Ruairi L, Millie P, Rosie R
2Germany Jemima A, Joshua A, Georgiana, B, Natasha C, Marlon G, Cassandra G, Anton V, Daniel Z
2Japan Eloise B, Sydney B, Hugo B, David F, Max H, Bonnie H, Tom H, Malik J, Sienna K, Leah P, Hamish
R, George S
2 Laos Anise B, Noah C, Mia D, Charlotte D, Harry F, Daniel H, Aisling K, Lachlan M, Piroonthan M,
Harry O, Madeleine R
2Mexico Steven C, Stevey C, Joel D, Minjoon K, David M, Indiana M, Jessica P, George R, Leo V
3Barbados Lucas B, Henry B, Samuel B, Elodie C, Lily D, Jayden H, Grace H, Lily P, Amelia P, Novak P,
Olivier R, Ji Yong S, Annabelle S,
3Jamaica Kai B, Estelle F, Hudson K, Ruben M, Tamsin N, Grace W
3Romania Oscar B, Samuel C, Claudia H, Chloe H, Charlie P, Lucy R, Peter W, Bridget W
3Sweden Samuel B, Issi B, Jesse C, Jensen C, Leo D, Ned H, Leo Li, Jason T Imogen W, Junseo Y, Jude H
4Brazil Lara G, Phoebe O
4Hungary Phoebe A, Sophie D, Allegra E, Angela G, Aaliya G, Isobella K, Annabella M, Alex P, Vasili S,
Jasper T
4Russia Piers A, Imogen C, Mia C, Ben C, Haylea G, Tomeika M, Xanthe P, Jemima S
4Spain Giselle C, Ellie C, Hudson H, Sophia K, Sophia K, Sholto M, Arian P, Nick S, William S
KAustralia Felix B, Ami D, Quinny E, James G, Adelaide J, Alexandra P, Georgina P, Aishwarya S, Aro S,
Maya V, Benjamin Z
KCanada James B, Juliette E, Lucas F, Maya K, Alexa P, Vincent T
KDenmark Harry A, Sebastian C, Julian C, Perri L, Ashton L, Henry R, Luke R, Amelia R
KEgypt Manya B, Amelia D, Nick F, Charles H, Harriet J, Christie L, Abigail R, Harry S, Daniel T, Hugo W
KMaldives Luca C, Andrew K, Charlie K, Emily K, Sophie L, Ethan S
KTanzania Ingrid G, Lily L, Ivy M, Lincoln R, Zac T
Snr Bahamas Max M, Christina W, Louise C, Anya O, Charli-Belle P, Victoria Z
Snr Costa Rica Chelsea B, Ava D, Katerina K, Charlotte T, Ruby W, Lili D, Olivia D, Jake E, Matt F, Leila H,
Sophie H, Illyana T
Snr Dominica Annie C, Dexter G, Harry H, Lucy L, Andrew T, Emma D, Gloria G, Harry G, Sayoko I, Samuel T
Snr Greece Hans H, Rachel Li, Aaron Z, Tahlia W
Snr Tonga Charlie D, Michaela M, Imogen O, Jae Yong S, Philippa S, Simon T, Izabella B, Oscar B, Rosie C,
Oscar E, Luc P
Steve Connelly – Principal
Selective High School 2018 – Year 5 parents wishing their child to apply for entry should be aware of the following
information:
- applications online at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/shsplacement between October 11, 2016 and November 14,
2016. Applications will not be accepted after November 14, 2016; and
- all applicants are required to sit the Selective High School Placement Test to be held on March 9, 2017.
For further information, parents can follow this link https://detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/publicschoolsnsw/school-
programs/selective-high-school-placement or request a printed booklet from the office.
Rocket Reading Program - Volunteers Needed - We continue to seek volunteers who are able to commit to a morning
each week for the Year 1 Rocket Reading Program. The program runs daily from 9.00am to 10.00am. Training will be
provided to tutors. If you are able to assist please see Ms Tobia or phone the school office on 9969 9325. Your support and
time would be greatly appreciated.
Nadia Tobia - Deputy Principal
STUDENT HAPPENINGS
The World’s Greatest Shave – Hairdressers needed with cape and clippers!!
A number of students will be taking part in this year’s Greatest
Shave to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. The event
will culminate on Wednesday November 23 at 12.00pm. Students
will attend a K-6 Assembly for the event. As there are a number
of students involved we need the support of a few hairdressers
with clippers. If you can assist in this way we would be most
grateful.
Please support this most worthy cause also by participating in
the school fundraising efforts with the SRC.
Debating Friendlies On Monday October 17, Mosman Public School sent out one of the two
Senior Debating teams to have a 'friendly' debate with Neutral Bay PS.
The team members included: Angus C, Emilia D, Kristin B and Paris O.
The topic was: Students should only be allowed 30 minutes of screen
time after each school day. As it was a friendly debate there was no
winner, however, the students received constructive feedback from the
teachers on how to improve for next time.
The MPS affirmative side had some strong points that were hard to rebut
and the Neutral Bay team weren't going to give up easily.
Congratulations MPS Team 2 and bring on our next debates!
MPS Team 1 v Neutral Bay PS - Monday October 24
MPS Team 2 v Cammeray PS - Monday November 7
BOOK PARADE AND STEWART HOUSE REMINDER 2016
Our Book Parade is taking place at 9.20 AM on THURSDAY OCTOBER 27. On this day students are asked to dress up as a character from a book. They need to know the name of their character and, for the older grades, to what book the character belongs. As part of our day we will be supporting a wonderful organisation, ‘STEWART HOUSE’ at North Curl Curl, that bring disadvantaged students from remote areas of NSW to the city for doctor and dental check-ups. Many of the children have not ever been to a beach or had a holiday away from home. Students are asked to bring a gold coin for the dress up parade. Please note that this is not a mufti day and if your child does not want to take part, he or she should wear his or her school uniform. Parents are most welcome to come and watch this event. Why don’t you take the opportunity to drop into the Book Fair before or after the parade? On Thursday October 27, the Book Fair will be open from 8.30am to 9.20am and then 10.20am to 11.00am. Please note, it will be closed during the Book Parade. Gabi Hodge Teacher Librarian
Author Talk
On Wednesday before the holidays, my mum came into the library and read part of the book she has been writing. The book is called Billy and the Rainbow Dragon. She showed us the pictures of Billy which she drew on her Ipad. The kids in the class enjoyed listening to the book. Lucian S - 1/2E
CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS Schools Spectacular The Schools Spectacular choir will be starting to rehearse their singing during lunch and afternoon tea on Wednesdays and Thursdays with Ms Cady and Ms Higman. Every family should have received the Edmodo code to assist them in accessing the music and keeping open lines of communication. This year’s Schools Spectacular is at Sydney Olympic Park for the first time so all the staff, teachers and students are looking forward to being a part of a whole new show. You may still be able to buy tickets to take your family to see this and I would highly recommend it. There are four shows open to the public, both matinee and evening on Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek.
Instrumental Program News The band and string programs for 2017 are looking bigger and better than ever. All year 1 and year 2 students have been learning recorder with Ms Cady in order to understand notation and fingering. Students in year 1 are old enough to start learning violin or cello next year and many have taken up this opportunity. Students in year 2 are invited to join our beginning concert band programs. Many of these students have already started lessons so as to be prepared for the ensemble rehearsals starting term 1 of next year. Band camp will also be high on everybody’s mind in term 1 with many students attending for the first time. We have a wonderful parent body at this school and I am pleased to hear of the many volunteers who are even more excited about attending camp than their children are. It will be so much fun! For further information about enrolling your child in our band or string programs, please contact the program manager, Cherelle Martin at [email protected]
P&C NEWS
Artfest 2016 Thanks so much to everyone how has helped make ArtFest such an amazing experience for our children. The ArtFest team
is busy finishing off the artworks and getting ready for the Artfest closing event – ArtBeats.
ArtBeats is on Saturday, November 5 from 6.30pm - Midnight. Book your sitter... Book your tickets!
Tickets to the event are $25 per head. Please note this is a BYO, adults only event.
Book your tickets now and come and enjoy live music by 'The Michael + Lucas Trio' while you take in the wonderful
works of art on display and picnic with friends. You can snap one up in the live auction!
South American flair food by GOLDFISH will be available for purchase on the night. Picnic hampers can also be pre-
ordered through FOURTH VILLAGE for $40 or bring your own food and drinks.
Click here to book: https://www.trybooking.com/NLXQ
https://www.trybooking.com/236538
Proudly Supported by: Belle Property | Goldfish | Fourth Village | The Michael + Lucas Trio | Kalloza
SCHOLASTICS BOOK FAIR IS COMING!!!
It’s time for the annual school book fair! Stock up on some great Christmas presents, stocking fillers or birthday presents!
Or simply keep the bookworm in your life happy - all while supporting your school!
The book fair is happening next week.
• WHERE - School library
• WHEN - Wednesday 26, Thursday 27, Fri day 28
• TIME - 8.30am-9.30am and 2.30pm-4.00pm each day (extended hours on Thurs for the book parade 10.20 -
11am)
• PAYMENT OPTIONS -
◦ Credit Card (Mastercard or Visa only)
◦ Cash - this is the best option if you want to avoid queuing - all books are priced to the nearest dollar.
The book fair offers a huge range of titles for all ages - from fact to fiction, arts and crafts, and everything in between.
There is also an excellent selection of erasers, sharpeners, fun pencils etc., which make great stocking fillers. Prices start
from $1.
Most importantly 30-35% of every purchase is given to the school to provide invaluable classroom resources (class
readers, etc.) and also to help keep our library stocked with all the latest titles.
Look forward to seeing you at the fair!
Any questions please contact [email protected] or Kat on 0449 556 334
Canteen Fundraiser – Christmas Goodies The Mosman Public School P&C has sourced some wonderful Christmas goodies to be sold, with the profits from sales
going to refurbishing the canteen.
There will be Christmas puddings and cakes, both with a gluten free option available. The puddings and cakes are vacuum-
sealed and boxed. The cakes do have almonds in them. These have been taste tested and are delicious!
For some Christmas time fun there will be gingerbread kits for sale. There will be a gingerbread house to be constructed
and a 20 person gingerbread pack to be decorated.
The order form will be coming soon so you can have Christmas organised by December.
Year 6 Farewell Dinner Dance SAVE THE DATE
Monday, December 12 2016 6:00pm - 9:00pm at Mosman Public School Hall
This very special event to farewell Year 6 students and features a sit-down dinner with teachers, dancing and other fun
activities. Year 5 students also attend this dance from 7.30pm to send off their Year 6 friends. Year 5 parents organise the
event and are looking for the following items to borrow for theming on the night and will be returned:
fairy lights
empty jam or pasta jars
real palm, banana or bird of paradise leaves (not returned!)
Help and support from parents of Year 5 is needed leading up to and on the day. Please
email [email protected] or call 0402 04 68 95 to register your interest and availability of theming items.
P&C Volunteer Opportunities Canteen Volunteers – Needed daily to assist in preparing lunch orders and counter service.
Instrumental Program Treasurer – The Instrumental Program needs a voluntary treasurer to assist in invoicing, budgeting
and preparing annual accounts.
ArtFest - We will need people to help in the week before with set up and helping at the landship gallery. We will also
need help managing the sales and delivery of individual artworks.
Mini-MOs 2017 – Mini-MOs Treasurer
Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment
P&C Committee 2016
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