Week 1 Term 1 2019

WELCOME BACK

Welcome to the 2019 school year at Summer Hill Public School! Our students, staff and families

have returned happy and safe; and I am proud the way our students have returned to another

school year. I would like to thank all of our parents and caregivers for providing rich learning

experiences, time to relax, fun activities and trips away for our students over the holidays - as these

experiences contribute to a positive return to school.

Of course we have many new faces joining us this year at Summer Hill Public School, namely our

Kindergarten students, Year 5 students in our Opportunity Class, Year 3 students from Yeo Park

Infants School, new families, and even me! Welcome everyone, and thank you for the warm

welcome I have received from staff, students and families so far! I know all of us who are new to

the school will enjoy being a part of our Summer Hill Public School learning community. I am

looking forward to a productive year of learning for our students, families and staff. We have many

up and coming activities and celebrations and we hope you can join us in all or some of them.

Summer Hill Public School is a school that welcomes students from a number of diversities and

communities. This cross section of diversity provides for a rich and welcoming environment within

our school. As a community we encourage our members to fully support our model of inclusion

and welcoming. Should you find however that you encounter a diversity represented in our school

that you do not understand please do not hesitate to contact one of our Deputy Principals –

Ms Williams or Mr Warnock - to discuss your questions. We welcome the opportunity to create a

space for improving our school community to one which excels at inclusion, dignity, equity, and

respect.

Natalie Armstrong

Principal

THE NEXT IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday 31 January Swimming Carnival

Wednesday 6 February Kindy start

Monday 11 February Early Stage1(Kindy)

Meet the Teacher Evening in hall 6.15pm - 7.15pm

Monday 11 February Stage 1

(Y1 - Y2) Meet the Teacher Evening in hall 7pm - 8pm

Tuesday 12 February Welcome New Parents’ Breakfast 8.30am - 9.00am

Tuesday 12 February Stage 2 (Y3 - Y4)

Meet the Teacher Evening in hall 6.15pm - 7.15pm

Thursday 2pm 14 February Minister Induction Assembly

Tuesday 19 February P&C Meeting in Library 7.30pm

Thursday 21 February Scripture starts

Friday 22 February Summer Hill PSSA competition starts

Monday 25 February School Photos

Stage 3 (Y5 - Y6) Meet the Teacher Evening in hall TBA

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T @SummerHill_PS

ROAD SAFETY

MESSAGE

DRIVING AND PARKING

NEAR SCHOOLS

Dangerous driving behaviour

around schools puts children at

risk.

Model safe and considerate

behaviour for your child – they

will learn from you.

You should always:

Park legally

(Parking in private

driveways is not permitted)

Avoid dangerous manoeuvers

such as U-turns and three-point

turns

Give way to pedestrians,

particularly when entering or

exiting driveways

Avoid parking in the school bus

bay

STAFFING FOR 2019

E summerhill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au P 02 9797 8160

W www.summerhill-p.schools.nsw.edu.au T @SummerHill_PS F 02 9716 8003

Principal – Natalie Armstrong

KCC – Margaret Curran (M,

Tu,W,Th)

Lorraine Coote (F)

4SG – Elena Sciacca (M,Tu,W,Th)

Fiona Grove (F)

DP – Mark Warnock KDT - Dianne Thompson AP 4FD – Fiona Donnelly

DP – Jane Williams KPB – Paul Brumby 4HK – Alison Humphreys (W,Th,F)

Kristina Kepars (M,Tu)

KRD – Rachael Donato 4SP – Sharon Pillay

Counsellor – Kate James (W,Th,F) 1AP – Annette Pinhey 5AW – Adam Williams

Drama – Renee Anton (W,Th,F)

Rodney Monk (M,Tu)

1EL – Effie Lekkas

5MA – Juliana Ma

Music – Donna Ross (M,Tu, W,Th)

Helen Scaysbrook (F)

1KB – Katherine Butler AP 5PW - Patricia Wylie

ESL – Jo Meldrum AP

1PJ – Kate Phillips (M,Tu)

Ingrid Johnson (W,Th,F)

5SH (OC) – Stephanie Hughes

LAST – Vanessa Freiinger (M,Tu,W)

(plus odd weeks Th)

2JA – Jim Adam 5/6WW– Jane Williams (M-Th)

Mark Warnock (M-Th)

Marcella Mura (F)

K-6 Literacy & Numeracy Sup-

port

Dominic Timmins

2JM – Jenny Malliaras 6AW – Alison Wagstaffe

MultiLit – Janne Thorburn 2RB – Rebecca Barker 6CM – Claire McLennan

Library – Carmel Grimmett 2DV – Vera Valente (M,Tu)

Anne Divis (W,Th,F)

6BM (OC) – Glenda Bell (M -W)

- Markos Misikos (ThFr)

Library – Eddie Otto (M)

Lyndall Whiley (W)

Kilisitina Vaitaki (Th)

3MD – Michelle Donoghoe 6VK – Vanessa Kapoor

QTSS – Kilisitina Vaitaki (W)

Kristina Kepars (W)

3OB – Olivia Budd

QTSS AP – Fiona Grove (Tu)

Maria Wong (Tu)

3PC – Pam Carroll

QTSS Technology Mentor

Cover -

Maria Wong (M)

Marcella Mura (Th)

3TK – Tim Kay AP

RFF – Dominic Timmins

Sport – Eddie Otto (F) SLSO/Admin – Christian Sukkar

Admin/Lib – Sarah Davies SLSO/Chess – SusanTerravecchia

SAM–Carolyn Hajdu-Campbell Admin/Lib – Angela Lerantges SLSO – Madeline Howie

Admin – Kristine Golds (M,W,F) Lib/Garden – Eva Wilson SLSO – Sheila Rogulj

Admin – Eve Bailey Band/Orchestra– Angela Lerantges SLSO – Frances Ross

Admin - Kathy Timmins General Assistant – Steve Bruce SLSO – Paula Smith

COMMUNICATIONS

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We are currently experiencing some difficulties with our email account and have decided that all future communication with the Music

Community will be via Skoolbag . Please upload the Skoolbag App and select the ensemble(s) that your child attends. Y

ou will receive messages on your phone.

The music program gets started in 2019 in week 2, See the rehearsal times and start dates for all ensembles: -

Training Band: Friday 8-9am in the Hall (Please note first rehearsal 15th February 3-6pm in the Hall)

Concert Band: Wednesday 3-4pm in the Hall (starts 6th February)

Senior Band: Thursday 8-9am in the Hall (starts 7th February)

Stage Band: Tuesday 3-4pm in the Music Room (starts 12th February)

Training Orchestra: Friday 8-9am in the Library (Please note first rehearsal 15th February 7.30-9am in the Library)

Symphony Orchestra: Wednesday 8-9am in the Hall (starts 6th February)

Chamber Orchestra: Wednesday 8-9am in the Music Room (starts 6th February)

Skoolbag has recently undergone an upgrade, existing users will be prompted to update

when they open the Skoolbag app. By the end of Term 1 all users should have upgraded to

the new Skoolbag app as the old app will stop working. See below for detailed instructions

on how to update your app on Apple on Android device.

Updating the SkoolBag app on your Android device

1. Firstly, uninstall the current SkoolBag app that you have installed in your mobile.

2. Open the Google Play app and search for the app as "SkoolBag"

3. Click on 'Install'

4. After the installation is finished, Get Started in the new SkoolBag app

5. Subscribe to the school groups that you would like to appear in your notification

feed.

Updating the SkoolBag app on your Apple device

1. Firstly, uninstall the current SkoolBag app that you have installed in your mobile.

2. Open the App Store app and search for the app as "SkoolBag"

3. Click on 'Get'

4. After the installation is finished, Get Started in the new SkoolBag app

5. Subscribe to the school groups that you would like to appear in your notification

feed.

Link to web page for Skoolbag App update:

https://summerhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/parent-information-and-forms.html

Select child’s class and chosen activities for instant notification.

SKOOLBAG RECEIVE INSTANT NOTIFICATIONS FOR CLASS AND ACTIVITIES

MUSIC MUSIC ENSEMBLES IN 2019

LIBRARY WORKING BEE

Parent volunteers are needed to help get our Home Reading book boxes ready for the year.

Please come along to the library working bee. Morning tea is provided.

LIBRARY WORKING BEE

THURSDAY 7th FEBRUARY

9.15-10.45am

This is a chance to get to know other parents while helping to maintain the school

reading collection. Drop in and stay for a short time or longer, all assistance is welcomed.

COMMUNICATIONS

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROVIDERS

3 Bridges (on school grounds)

1300 327 434

childcare@3bridges.org.au

www.afterschoolcare.org.au

Before school Care 7.30am - 9.00am

Afters School care 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Vacation care

UNIFORM SHOP DETAILS

The school's Uniform Shop is run by Pickles Schoolwear

picklesschoolwear.com

Opening times are :

Tuesday 8:30am - 10.00am

Friday 2:30 - 3:30pm

Second hand uniform shop

Tuesday and Friday mornings 8.45am - 9.30am at the P&C store.

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS

Open hours 8.30am - 3.30pm (Mon - Fri)

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SHPS MAP 2019

SHARE Cooperative Society

02 9799 7393

care@shareoosh.com.au

Before school Care 7.00am - 9.00am

After School care 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Vacation care

COMMUNICATIONS

Start date 2018 BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

4th February Tennis

Monday mornings 8.00am - 8.45am leichhardttennisacademy@gmail.com

4th February Mixed Martial Arts

Monday afternoons 3.15pm - 4.15pm admin@johngill.com.au

4th February Greek

Monday afternoons 3.30pm - 5.30pm education@goc.com.au

5 February Chess

8 - 8.45am Tuesday Mornings

8 - 8.45am Wednesday Mornings

8 - 8.45am Thursday Mornings enrolment@sydneyacademyofchess.com.au

6 February Mandarin Stars

Wednesday afternoons K-2 3.10pm - 4.00pm

3- 6 4.05pm - 4.55pm www.mandarinstars.com.au

6 February Robokids

Wednesday afternoons 3.15pm - 4.30pm www.robokids.com.au/nsw-sydney-east-innerwest/

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

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