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Yates Matters Yates Avenue Public School
71 Yates Avenue, Dundas Valley, 2117 T: 9874 6302 F: 98046260 Email: [email protected] Website: www.yatesave-pschool.nsw.edu.au
Issue 9 - Term 2, Week 8 Wednesday, 14th June 2017
CALENDAR Monday, 19th June – ICAS Spelling Test Tuesday, 20th June – K-6 Athletics Carnival WHAT’S DUE? School contributions - OVERDUE
ACCOMPANYING NOTES School Contributions for Selected Parents
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
School Contributions - Reminder
This year at Yates Avenue Public School, we are expanding our technology resources by purchasing more iPads, laptop computers and wireless cabling, at a cost of approximately $20,000. We are also purchasing $10,000 worth of flexible learning spaces (furniture) for the library as part of our focus on student engagement and children working creatively and collaboratively.
These projects and initiatives represent a significant part of the 2017 School Plan and aim to improve the educational outcomes of all students at Yates Avenue Public School.
In order for us to achieve this goal, we ask that you please pay the 2017 school contributions as outlined below, by Wednesday, 28th June.
The following are the costs for each student enrolled in K-6.
Educational Resources $40 Technology Fee $10 Mathletics $10 Total $60
A reminder note accompanies this newsletter for those parents who have not yet paid. Where possible, please pay online using the POP option on the school website.
Student Engagement – Playground Our playground at lunch is currently a hub of activity with students choosing from a variety of games and structured activities to suit their needs. On most days, students can choose between: Soccer Netball Tennis Structured games eg. totem tennis, Lego
building & playground equipment (Mrs Dyball and Mrs Williamson)
Board games in the library (Mrs Keeffe/Mrs Hopwood).
Gardening (Mr MacSporran) These activities ensure our students are engaged in sport and games, and provide the children with positive learning experiences outside of the classroom. See Page 2 of this newsletter for photos.
Zone Cross Country – Tuesday, 30th May
Congratulations to the 32 students who represented our school at the Parramatta/Merrylands Zone Cross Country Carnival. Our students showed great sportsmanship and represented the school with pride. Our motto – ‘Only The Best’ was definitely on display – well done to all!
School Uniform As I walk around the school each day, it is pleasing to see most students taking pride in wearing the full school uniform, including hat, jacket and black shoes. Lately, however, I have noticed a number of students wearing casual jackets and joggers to school. Wearing full school uniform is strongly encouraged at Yates Avenue PS and is a sign of respect for the school and the values we uphold. The uniform shop is open every Friday morning from 8:45-9:15am, with reasonably-priced clothing. Please purchase from the uniform shop as a small portion of the sales is returned to the school to purchase resources for our students.
Have a great week
David MacSporran Principal
Excellence, Opportunity, Success Page 1
Issue 9- Term 2, Week 8 Wednesday, 14th June 2017
Totem Tennis with Mrs Williamson
Board Games with Mrs Keeffe / Mrs Hopwood
Green Team with Mr MacSporran
Netball
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Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Focus Area – Playing in the COLA
Our focus area this fortnight will be teaching students the behaviour expectations for playing in the COLA, to ensure that they are safe, respectful and responsible.
When playing on the COLA, we are Learners who are:
Safe Hands and feet to ourselves Walk at all times Play the right game
Respectful Look and listen to the teacher Place rubbish in the correct bin Share the space
Responsible Bags to the side on the morning Be seated in 2 lines when the chimes ring Walk away sensibly and quietly
Playground Activities – Lunch Time
Soccer
Lego Building with Mrs Dyball
Excellence, Opportunity, Success Page 2
Issue 9- Term 2, Week 8 Wednesday, 14th June 2017
ENETRTAINMENT BO OK
XOXOXOX
PRESCHOOL NEWS Preschool Dolphins and Turtles continue to enjoy the story “The Cow Tripped Over the Moon”. This story was first read to us by Mrs. Keeffe for National Simultaneous Storytime. We have enjoyed re-reading the story to support and strengthen our learning across all curriculum areas. We have been learning about words that rhyme, nursery rhymes, exercise time, perseverance, clocks, literacy, numeracy and science concepts. It also fits beautifully with our Preschool “teamwork” projects and experiencing success! We plan to continue exploring the story further to embed a love of reading, literacy and learning. Our “teamwork” projects support opportunities to practice being safe, respectful and responsible learners each day.
Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. Lilli and all the Preschool children
FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
PSSA Soccer We are nearly at the end of Term 2 and the soccer teams have had a great start to their PSSA competition. In our games so far, Yates have competed against:
Vs Juniors Seniors Burnside Lost 4-1 Won 5-1 Dundas Lost 4-1 Won 6-0
Ermington west Won 3-0 Won 12-0 Parramatta Won 4-2 Draw 2-2
It is a tough competition and the children are doing their very best. Some children have never played soccer before so it is a great opportunity for them to get out there and have some fun. This week our teams will travel on the bus to Rydalmere to compete against Rydalmere Public School. The first game will start around 9:30am if any parents can make it.
David Coon Rel. Assistant Principal
Excellence, Opportunity, Success Page 3
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OFFICE NEWS
Office hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday Any families with change of information please inform the office. All notes will be sent home on Wednesdays with the school newsletter. If you would like to receive your newsletter by email, please inform the office. Parents/Caregivers please pick up your change from the office. PLEASE NOTE: NO PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE ON POP FOR P&C MONIES, e.g. UNIFORM SHOP, SCHOOL CANTEEN etc.
Kim Copping School Administrative Manager CANTEEN NEWS The canteen will be opened on Mondays and Fridays only, for FULL SERVICE. A new menu will be out next week.
Excellence, Opportunity, Success Page 4
General Eye ExaminationsDevelopmental AssessmentsVisual TherapyLenses and Coloured Lenses
Call us today: 9684 6392www.BrendaMilnerOptometrist.com
Don’t wait for your child to fall behind in class!
Brenda Milner Behavioural Optometrist
Location: The Basement Studio at Riverside Baptist Church, Cnr Lawson & Kendall Sts, Ermington (Enter through side door on Kendall St.)
ENROL NOW TO JOIN IN OUR EXCITING CONCERT
Saturday 21st October!
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY
4.00–5.00pm10yrs-Teen
Ballet$150/term
3.45-4.15pm3-5yrsBallet
$125/term
9.00-9.30am2-5yrs
FunkyJazz/HipHop$125/Term
5.00–6.00pm10yrs-Teen
FunkyJazz/HipHop$150/term
4.15-5.15pm6-9yrsBallet
$150/term
9.30-10.00am4-7yrs
Acrodance$125/term
6.00–7.00pmPerformanceTeam
$100/term*studentsmustalsobeenrolledinaFJHHclass
5.15–6.15pm6-9yrs
FunkyJazz/HipHop$150/term
10.00-11.00am9-14yrs
Lyrical/Contemporary$150/term
7.00–8.00pmAdultFitness&Dance
Class$150/term$20/class
11.00-12.00pm8yrs+
Acrodance$150/term
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Ermington Timetable 2017
