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Week 4 - Friday 3 November 2017
Kindergarten Orientation We welcomed 113 Kindergarten students this week for Kindergarten Orientation 2017. Once again we were delighted with our new cohort of children and can’t wait for them to start. Kindergarten Orientation will occur on Monday and Thursday morning next week and on Thursday morning of the following week. The orientation program allows children an opportunity to get to know the school environment and some of the teachers and will hopefully ease any first day nerves. Thank you to Holly Kendall for organising these events and to the children and teachers in Year 1 to 6 who have welcomed our 2017 Kindergarten children into their rooms with such warmth.
Peter Pan Musical Tickets Tickets for Peter Pan were released last Friday and are selling fast. You can still purchase tickets via trybooking.com. See pages 4 & 5 for more details. Please use either of the following links to purchase your tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/SBAB or https://www.trybooking.com/317045
English Evaluation Parent Survey Each year, the Dem evaluates one major and one or two minor school programs. This year our major program evaluation focuses on English. As part of the evaluations, we collect data from classroom observations, student performance and student, teacher and parent surveys. As English is such a broad area, we have chosen to focus on reading and writing for our surveys. Thank you to the few parents who have already replied. We would like to have a larger response group to assist with providing an accurate evaluation for all, so we encourage more parents to participate in this survey. Please use this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5R59JKT. The survey will close on Friday 10 November.
Class Placements for 2018 As part of our planning for next year your child will soon be asked to write down the names of 7 children with whom they have a friendship. All attempts will then be made to ensure that every child is placed with one of the children on their list. It is important to note that it is not possible to ensure that each child is with their best friend. The placing of children into their new classes each year is a complex process. Classes at the DEM are not graded academically and each year we strive to ensure that we have well balanced classes taking into consideration the following points:
• Gender; • Academic ability; • Language needs; • Medical needs; and • Behavioural needs.
If you feel there are exceptional circumstances that need to be considered when allocating your child to a class for 2018, a referral form will need to be submitted to the School’s Learning Support Team. This form will need to be completed by your child’s current school or pre-school teacher and by you. Please note there are two parent forms. One is a request to have your child separated from another student. The second form is a request for your child to be placed with another child.
What’s On in Term 4, 2017?
Monday 6 November
* Kindergarten Orientation
Thursday 9 November
* Kindergarten Orientation
* Junior Band performing at K-2
Assembly
Friday 10 November
* Sport in School program
* PSSA TeeBall
* Remembrance Day Ceremony
Saturday 11 November
* Student Executive attending
Remembrance Day Ceremony at
North Sydney Epitaph
Monday 13 November
* Last day to submit application to
attend a Selective High School in
2019 (Year 5 only)
* Musical Rehearsal in the Hall
Tuesday 14 November
* Full Dress Rehearsal for Musical
cast and crew at North Sydney
Girls High School
Wednesday 15 November
* Matinee excursion for students
to see Peter Pan
* Evening performance of Peter Pan
at North Sydney Girls High
School
Thursday 16 November
* Kindergarten Orientation final
parent information session
* Ribbon Assembly for Track &
Field events, 2:10pm in the Hall
Friday 17 November
* Sport in School program
* PSSA TeeBall
Please be aware that these requests are only granted in exceptional circumstances. You will find a copy of these forms on pages 11 & 12 of this newsletter. They are also available to download from the school website under notes and forms (http://www.nthsyddem-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/notes-and-forms). These forms will need to be completed and returned to the school office prior to Friday 17 November. The Learning Support Team will review the information provided along with any additional information supplied by you with regard to how your child’s learning may be impacted by being separated from (or placed with) any other student . We ask for feedback on any social or emotional issues as well.
Term 4 Grade Newsletters Grade Newsletters are available on the school website and school stream. Please take the time to read these newsletters to keep you up to date with what your child is doing this Term. http://www.nthsyddem-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/years/grade-notices-and-newsletters
Year 5 Selective High School Applications – Year 7 in 2019 Please ensure you have returned an ‘Intention to Apply’ note for our records, as well as submitting an online application if you wish your child to sit the Selective High Schools Placement test. Please use this link: https://shsocplacement.org.au/registration/ If you have any queries regarding the application, please contact the Department’s High Performing Students Unit by email: [email protected] or by phone: 1300 880 367. Key dates: Monday 13 November (at 10:00pm ESDST) – Application website CLOSES; Thursday 15 March 2018 – Students are required to sit the Selective High School Placement Test.
End of Year Festival – Save the Date! After the success of last year’s Festival, we will again be holding the End of Year Festival at North Sydney Oval on Friday 1 December. If you would like to run a food or activity stall, or wish to volunteer your time, please contact the P&C at [email protected]. We look forward to another fun-filled afternoon/evening of performances, rides and activities.
Interrelate Program The P&C will again be sponsoring the Interrelate Sexuality and Relationship Education program for families in Years 3 to 6 on Tuesday 5 December in the Library. There are two sessions for families to attend:
Session 1 is for students in Years 3 to 6 focusing on how our bodies work and the differences between males and females;
Session 2 is recommended for students in Years 5 & 6 but students in Years 3 & 4 are welcome to attend with a parent/caregiver if parents feel this is appropriate for their child. This session focuses on physical, social and emotional changes associated with puberty.
A flyer/permission note went home with all students in Years 3 to 6 this week. A copy is attached on page 10 of this newsletter.
Cyber Safety At North Sydney Demonstration School, students in each grade participate in cyber safety lessons that are age appropriate. The school, however, has no control over what students are allowed to access when at home. Please read the link below and be vigilant when your child is accessing the internet when under your supervision: http://www.smh.com.au/national/predator-posed-as-justin-bieber-on-music-app-to-target-eightyearold-girl-20170322-gv3o7c.html If you interested in more information about safe online Apps the following website may assist: https://safesmartsocial.com/app-guide-parents-teachers/
Getting home safe
Many of our students walk or catch the bus home each day. This is great for their health and for the environment. Well Done! Please be aware, however, that only students aged 8 or above should be travelling home alone (Mandatory Reporter Guidelines) and only children 10 or older should be crossing roads without an adult (Kids safe). If your child is older than 8 or 10 it is still important that you consider their individual circumstances including the child’s capacity to respond safely to unexpected events. Next week is NSW Bus Safety week. Bus Safety Week is part of the NSW Government’s ‘Be Bus Aware’ Campaign which aims to reinforce the road rules relating to buses in the community and promote safer on-road interactions between pedestrians, motorists, bicycle riders and buses. If you would like to know more please click here: http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/be-bus-aware/index.html
Supervision before and after school A reminder to all parents and carers that the school day starts at 8:55am and ends at 2:55pm. Students are not permitted to be on the school premises before 8:25am as there is no teacher supervision before 8:25am. Teacher supervision finishes at 3:15pm in the afternoon. If you would like to stay at school with your child after this time please ensure that your child stays in the K-2 or 3-6 playground, that they have a Stay and Play wrist band, and that they are within your line of sight.
Do you know someone starting school next year? If you know of a child who will be starting school for the first time next year at North Sydney Demonstration School please let them know that enrolments are now open for 2018. Enrolling now will ensure that children are booked into the school’s Orientation Program and that parents are aware of all dates for future information evenings and school tours. The final tour to be held this year is on Tuesday 28 November 2017.
Myra Wearne Principal
SCHOOL NEWS
Musical Ticketing Information!!
Tickets for our school musical Peter Pan are available via the trybooking website: https://www.trybooking.com/SBAB or https://www.trybooking.com/317045
Please also see the musical poster on the next page.
Tuck Shop News
Fruit Salad is back on the menu for summer on Mondays and Tuesdays for $4.00 (Vanilla yoghurt optional).
Volunteer helpers needed on Tuesday mornings for 2 hours to assist Karen and Kristina during their busiest time. If you are interested, please just drop by the Tuckshop and let us know.
Drink prices will increase by 20c from Monday 30 October due to a general price rise as well as the implementation of the Cash Deposit / Rebate System.
Note: plain milk pricing will not change.
To set-up your munch monitor account go to: www.munchmonitor.com/Account/Login; New users need to register (school ID is “nsds”; school password is “munch2060”)
Statement of Account
The Term 4 Statement of Account reminders were emailed to parents on Friday 27 October 2017. When paying online (via POP) please check what is still outstanding by calling the Office on 9955 2822. Please keep a note of payments made so that when excursion notes come home for your signature, you do not accidentally pay for items twice.
FABStar!
FABStar! is an initiative to recognise
positive behaviours in the playground. A
FABStar! slip was drawn from all the
students who received FABStar! slips in
recognition of their positive behaviours on
the playground last week.
The K-2 Fabstar!s last week were Angela & Kavya from Year 1. The girls saw a group of boys arguing and went over to help. They used their problem solving and communication skills to help everyone be friends again.
Thank you Angela and Kavya!
Band News
Weekly Rehearsal Times: Intermediate Band rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:45am arrival;
Senior Band rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:45am arrival;
Junior Band rehearsals: Fridays, 7:45am arrival.
Dates for your diary: Thursday 9 November: Junior Band Performance at K-2 Assemby;
Monday 4 December: End of Year All Bands Concert, North Sydney Leagues Club.
Junior Band Concert Photos and information on the awesome Junior Band Concert, which took place on Thursday night, will appear in next week’s newsletter.
Junior Band Performance at the K-2 Assembly The Junior Band has been invited to perform at the K-2 assembly next week. The assembly takes place on Thursday, which is not this band’s regular practice day, Junior Band Members are requested to bring their instruments to school on Thursday 9 November (next week) for this performance.
Band Enrolments for 2018 Band enrolments for 2018 are now open. Application forms can be obtained from the school office and appear in this newsletter (please see the next 2 pages). Band applications can also be submitted through the Directions in Music website: www.directionsinmusic.com.au.
End of Year All Bands Concert The end of year concert, involving all three of our school bands, will be held at the North Sydney Leagues Club on Monday 4 December 2017. Please place this date in your diaries so that we can all celebrate the wonderful success of all of our dedicated band students. Further information about this concert will be issued in the coming weeks.
Instrument Maintenance & Repair or other Band Enquiries We remind students to treat instruments with care at all times to minimise damage and the need for repairs during the year. If your child’s school hired instrument requires repairs or you have any other band enquiries please contact Melissa Lanigan ([email protected]).
Tutorial enquiries: Please call Directions in Music on 9662 2211.
P&C News P&C Announcements:
The End of Year Festival will be on Friday 1 December 2017
For all things P&C please visit the P&C website: www.thedempc.com.au
Dem Community News
Greenwich Village Arts Trail is back again for its 6th year with 26 artists and interesting studios to
explore. Food, drinks and harbourside picnic spots are available all along the trail plus a fantastic variety of artworks on display and for sale - paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewellery, photographs and textiles. Sat & Sun 4-5 November from 10am-4pm. Maps available at the Greenwich local shops, FB or www.greenwichvillageartstrail.com.au
St Mark’s Preschool Northbridge has some vacancies in the 2 day group: Thursday and Friday 9am-3pm (with optional 8.30 start). We can take children from 3 years old. Please contact Alex 9958 3027 or email [email protected]
Northbridge Sailing Club’s next beginner intake starts on 12 November for 5 consecutive Sunday mornings to 10 December. For more information on all our Learn to Sail courses and to enrol visit www.nsc.asn.au or come down and experience the Club any Sunday morning. World Education Program (WEP) is currently looking for volunteer host families for overseas high school students arriving in Australia in early 2018. To find out more, families from your school can request a free information pack on our website, wep.org.au.
Twilight Food Fair at Civic Park is back! Tasty global cuisines, live music and free children's activities every week from 5:30pm to 9:00pm every Friday until 2 March 2018, excluding 22 December, 29 December and 26 January. You can keep up-to-date via their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/twilightfoodfair/
Courses being run at Crows Nest and Naremburn include: Keeping Kids in Mind, Dad’s Infant Massage and Infant Massage at Naremburn Family Centre and Triple P Seminar at Crows Nest Community Centre. Please email [email protected] or call 8425 8700 for more information.
Connect with Your Neighbours The Street by Street Project is seeking community minded people to turn streets into communities in your area, through simple social activities. We'll support you to do this. Contact
Irene Opper at [email protected] or 0413 706 233 and see www.streetbystreet.org.au for more info.
SYO Summer School - let your child’s imagination run wild with Sydney Youth Orchestras this summer school holidays. Primary-School-aged children will be grouped with children of similar ages and abilities for a fun week of music making. Dates: Monday 8 January – Friday 12 January 2018. Location: St Mary’s Cathedral College and The Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Price: $525.00 Sibling discount: $75 off Register at syo.com.au
Brothers Oz Tag (Non Contact Rugby League) Competition will start on Tuesday 10 October 2017 at Tunks park, Cammeray. The competition is for both Boys & Girls from ages 5 to 15. For all enquiries please contact John Dickson on Ph: 0418 620 221 or email: [email protected] and please visit our website: www.brothersoztag.com.au to register online.
Lane Cove Swim Club welcomes new families to our Saturday Morning Summer Races. Come down to Lane Cove Aquatic Centre 50m pool and try for free! All ages and abilities catered for - the whole family is welcome! 7am-9am Sat 7 Oct - Sat 7 April. www.lanecove.swimming.org.au
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