NEWSLETTER

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CHERTSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Willow Road Springfield 2250

Phone:  4325 3963                4323 1443   Fax:       4323 6891 E‐mail: chertsey‐p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web site: www.chertsey‐p. schools.nsw.edu.au 

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Prefect Speeches 

Last Friday saw 17 nominees from Year 5 students present their prefect speeches. There were many proud family members and staff present to hear the very well‐prepared and compelling reasons as to why these students would make excellent student leaders for 2011. 

Congratulations to all students who presented speeches as this is an achievement in itself. And good luck! I know whether you succeed or not there will be leadership opportunities awaiting you in Year 6 next year. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erina High School Orientation and Parent Information Evening 

A reminder that for the students who will attend Erina High School in 2011 there will be an Ori‐entation Day this Thursday 2nd December from 9:00am to 2:45pm.  In the evening an informa‐tion session has been organised for parents and carers. I urge families to send along a repre‐sentative to this most informative evening to learn what Erina High School can offer your child. 

Year 6 Mini Fair 

Talking of leadership opportunities...I would like to congratulate the students who organised last week’s very successful mini fair. With excellent weather ordered everyone thoroughly en‐joyed themselves. There were plenty of activities, prizes and food. As Mr Francis said, “It was a  

team effort” with all staff on deck and parents too! I know Mrs Denning was still counting money late into the afternoon and I believe a near record amount of over $2 000 was raised on the day. According to Mr Francis, nearly one third of that came from  the chocolate wheel which just happened to be his activity again this year. The money raised will go towards a Year 6 gift to the school. 

Well done everyone! 

Camp Quality Calendar 

Thank you to the parents who have ordered a 2011 Camp Quality calendar. These calendars will be for sale for $12 each and an order form is included with this edition of the newsletter. I urge you to support this most worthwhile cause. Simply complete the order form and return it to the office in the envelope provided with the correct money. Not only does it include the fabulous artwork of three of our talented students, Indie and Jake and Ebony but as we know Camp Quality is such a great charity to support as it provides fantastic support for children (and their families) who are battling cancer. 

 Headstart Graduation 

The HEADSTART Graduation Ceremony which was held in the school hall last Wednesday didn’t disappoint. Again Nada, Lisa, Mrs Auinger and their fabulous helpers ensured a special occasion for each of our new 2011 kindergarten students and their many  family members who were present. Thank you to all who assisted for your hard work! 

Remember...if you know of a family who has an eligible child for kindergarten next year and they are not yet enrolled it is important that they inform us. Currently, we are very close to establishing a second kindergarten class for 2011 and it is dependant on the number of students we have for next year. The sooner we know how many classes we can establish the smoother our start to the year will be. 

This Week’s Events 

As the year rapidly moves ahead I especially look forward to the opportunities to recognise special efforts and achievements. This week we will acknowledge students who have achieved at a high standard and/or made im‐pressive application to areas of the school curriculum. This will be at the KLA Award Assembly on Friday starting at 9:15am  in the Hall. 

Also on Friday, at 11am in the school hall our staff will host the Helpers Morning Tea. This is a small way for the staff to acknowledge the combined contributions that add so much to our normal school programs. If you have assisted the school in any way throughout 2010 we would love to see you there! 

 

HELPERS REQUIRED FOR BEAUT BEHAVIOUR BBQ (Repeat) 

It’s on again! The Principal’s Beaut Behaviour BBQ will be held on Tuesday 7th December. Students should  re‐ceive one of two types of invitation to attend the BBQ. One will commend students for their excellent consis‐tent behaviour. The other will state we acknowledge their efforts to improve their behaviour. Again, this year, the vast majority of students have consistently demonstrated our core values of: ACCEPTANCE, ACHIEVEMENT, COMMITMENT, INTEGRITY and RESPECT.  And most importantly, teachers have been able to consistently pro‐vide learning opportunities within their teaching and learning program rather than behaviour management. 

Sunsafe and Proud Well done Matthew 3/4S for winning our recent Hat Draw. I am sure Matthew will enjoy the prize of a Slushie from our school canteen. My thanks to Mrs dyer and the school’s P&C for supporting this initiative.

John Anderson

Please fill in and return slip to Mr Anderson via the office. Beaut Behaviour BBQ

I am able to assist with the Beaut Behaviour BBQ on Tuesday 7th December from 10.30am until 1pm. Name:____________________ Phone: ________________ Childs’s Name:_________________

THANK YOU!

You might like to include the following Term 4 events on your family calendar and/or diary. Times will be con-firmed this term. 2nd December- Year 6 to7 Transition Evening –Erina HS, 6pm 3rd December- KLA Presentation Day 7th December -Beaut Behaviour BBQ/ P & C Meeting PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR P & C MEEING 9th December—Carols on the Bus and Community Carols 10th December- K-2 and 3-6 Presentation Day Assemblies 14th December-Year 6 Farewell 15th December—Last day of school for students HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAYS

Now, I seek your assistance. Please indicate on the slip below if you can assist in any way to with the organisa‐tion of the BBQ. Please return the slip to me via the office and meet outside the school canteen on Tuesday, 7th December at 10.30am if you are able to help. 

Should your child/ren have special dietary needs I request a written note preferably at least a week prior to the BBQ. 

Thursday 2nd December Yr 6-7 Transition evening Erina H/S 6pm

Friday 3rd December Thank you Morning Tea 11:00am

Tuesday 7th December

Beaut Behaviour BBQ P& C Meeting 6.30pm PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF MEETING DATE

Thursday 9th December Carols on the Bus and Community Carols Xmas Brekkie Club-BBQ Reverse Santa

Friday 10th December Presentation Assemblies

Monday 13th December Movie Day “Megamind” 10:00am

Wednesday 15th December Last day School Term for Students. Yr6 Graduation HAPPY & SAFE HOLIDAYS

16th & 17th December PUPIL FREE DAYS

Monday 31st January 2011 Thursday 3rd February 2011

Children Years 1-6 Resume Kindergarten Children

Resume

Tuesday 14th December Yr6 Farewell

C H E R T S E Y P U B L I C S C H O O L

Meetings are held

every 2nd Tuesday of

each month 6.30pm.

All parents are

welcome!

School Community Hall for hire. Chertsey Com-munity Cottage for hire.

Phone school Office for details

CHERTSEY SaCCs

School as Community Centres

Phone: 4323 7158 Fax: 4323 7158 Facilitator: Nada Potter

Our canteen is now opened on :

WednesdayWednesday Thursday and FridayThursday and Friday

DIARY

One of our students Indiana of class 3/4C has been awarded the honour of having her artwork being used as the cover for the Camp Quality calendar 2011. If you would like to purchase this calendar could you please fill in the form below and return it with payment to the office by no later than 6th December 2010. The cost of the calendar is $12.00.

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Camp Quality Calendar 2010 Return to School Office.

Name_________________________________________________ Deliver to :___________Chertsey Primary School______________ ____ 10 Willow Road, Springfield NSW 2250_________ Phone: ______________________________ Email: ________________________________ Number of Calendars: ____________@ $12.00 each Total $_________________________________

C H E R T S E Y P U B L I C S C H O O L

Classes for 2011 We are currently looking at class structures for next year. It would be greatly appreciated if you would advise the school if your family will not be attending Chertsey Primary School next year. Please complete the note below and return it to the school. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Classes for 2011 Please return to the office.

Chertsey Primary School

This is to advise that _________________________of class _________will not /may not (please circle one) be re-turning to Chertsey Primary School in 2011.

Parent/Carer ________________________________ Date ____________

Erina Fair Christmas Tree Chertsey has once again entered the Erina Fair Christmas Tree Decorating competition. All students made gum-leaf decorations and wrote Christmas Promises on them. Some classes also made a selection of Australian animals and coloured gumnuts. Mr Anderson and I took four members of the SRC to Erina Fair yesterday to decorate the tree. Members of the public and families are able to vote for their favourite tree by making a gold coin donation. Five winners will receive an Erina Fair gift voucher for $300. Don’t forget to vote next time you are doing your Christmas shopping. The trees are outside Kmart. Thank you to Chantelle, Keenan, Dylan, and Kyra for their fabulous tree decorating skills. Ms Whitty

Dear Multiplication Masters and Home Work Club Members

Movie and Pizza Afternoon

To celebrate the hard work and achievements throughout the year we would like to invite you to a special pizza and movie afternoon. This will be held on Wednesday the 8th of December at Lunch 2 in the computer lab. Your child is welcome to being a special treat to eat during the movie however due to others with allergies it is requested that no nut products be brought to school. Cordial and fresh water will supplied. Well done and a big thank you for all your support throughout the year. Regards Lisa Seaman Parent Project Officer

ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITIES

This is the final week for AASC for 2010. Thank you to everyone for attending and helping to make Chertsey's AASC the nominated super site for the entire Central Coast, we now go into the state finals. This of course would not have been achievable without the help of so many wonderful people. So thank you to the students, parents, staff (especially Mrs Hynes, Mrs Palmer, Ms Daley and Miss Wiseman), Tania (our Jack - of -all-trades), CHOOSH, our community deliverer, Aaron and of course Mr Anderson, who allows me to make the choices regarding AASC. Some of the children have been extremely lucky this term as they have been sailing at Gosford Waterfront. These children were chosen for several reasons, however the main criteria being they regularly at-tended AASC, were committed to the program, could swim, were reliable and have beaut behaviour. My plans are to have sailing again next year, so if your child is interested, they need to follow the crite-ria. Next weeks newsletter will have some feed back from the children. I have some activities already in the pipeline for next year. These include, gymnastics, cycling, fitness, soccer, taekwondo, hip-hop and much more. Next week we will be having our annual end of year party.

This will probably be Wednesday lunchtime in the hall, with a disco and party food. Details will be sent our as soon as I can confirm this date.

Again thanks to everyone involved and I look forward to seeing you again in 2011.

Kate Currie

Numeracy at Home Resources

Dear Parent/Carers, As the year is coming to an end we are asking that all Numeracy packs are returned to the class teacher by Monday the 6th of December. As the kits are shared by the whole class/school it is essential all kits are returned by this date so we can replace any missing pieces or repair any broken ones ready for next year. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter Lisa Seaman Parent Project Officer

Vplus Supermarket

The only authentic and largest Asian Supermarket on the Central Coast For all your ingredients (including crock-ery) to cook your exotic Asian dishes, do it yourself YUM CHA, BBQ Pork, Peking Duck and even Herbal Medicine and Gluten free Products AND friendly advice, please visit us at: shop 3, Erina Mall (Next to IGA) 216, Central coast Highway ERINA NSW 2250

Phone 43 656268 Website: www.vplussupermarket.com

WANT TO THANK YOUR TEACHER FOR A GREAT YEAR? The Top Book Shop has the perfect gift pack!

Gift Certificate   To_______________ From______________               Value__________ 

   TOP BOOK SHOP

The pack includes: Stickers A Stamp

$10.00 Gift Voucher A little something sweet

Only

$25

AFL REGISTRATION DAY FOR 2011 SEASON

Terrigal Avoca Junior AFL VENUE: Woodport Public School DATE: Friday 3rd December 2010 TIME: 3:30-4:30pm AGES- Auskick, U/9s, U/10s, U/12s, U/14s, U/16s for both boys and girls CONTACT: Bill Collier 0403 136 396

PROGRAM

This course is designed for men who want to return to work or study

It encourages the development of personal and new skills in a very supportive learning environment

It aims to assist and encourage men to establish a career direction and de-velop new skills, knowledge and atti-tudes

ATTENDANCE

One semester, full time study— usually 3 days a week, 20 hours per week

COST

Course cost $25.00

Duration 18 weeks

Phone Pauline Eade on

43 482282

St. Edwards JRLFC PLAYERS WANTED FOR 2011 SEASON

Boys and Girls from U/6 to U/16 U/6 to U/9 Rego. $65.00: U/10 to U/16 $110.00

Registration Day 5th and 12TH Feb. 2011 At St. Edwards College Oval

Between 4pm & 6pm For more Info: Contact Megan Kirby 040514148 Wayne Clarke 0409234066

COME AND PLAY WITH THE BEARS !

Forms to be returned when necessary Please use these forms if you have changed any family details or if your son/daughter was 

absent during this week 

CHERTSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

STUDENT INFORMATION UPDATE

    Student Name/s: _____________________________________________  Class:     ___________________          _____________________________________________  Class:    ___________________          _____________________________________________  Class:   ___________________                                  

Change of Address: ______________________________________________________________________  

Change of Telephone Numbers:   (Please state who's number is being changed)  ____________________________________________________________  

Family Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________  

Emergency contacts –full name : __________________________________ Relationship to the student: Contact Phone no._____________________________ Other Changes: _____________________________________________________________________________ Signature ___________________________ Date ______________ Date                                           Please return to office

ABSENCE NOTIFICATION   Please note that my son/daughter: _____________________________________ Class __________  Was absent on _________________________________________________________________________________  The reason for their absence was:      Sickness                                     Doctor’s Appt    Other Appointment                                                            Holiday    Other: ___________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________   Signature: ____________________________________  ( Parent/guardian)   

** *Please return this form to the class teacher