REMINDERS

1. UP TO DATE FETE NEWS – See back pages of newsletter.

Dear Wideview Families,

I would like to wish you all a joyous Easter break and a safe return to Wideview P.S. on Wednesday 29^th April.

It is with deep sadness for us, that we have to farewell Ruth Carlos and Alana Morris, who are leaving Wideview at the end of this term. Congratulations to both on securing permanent status. We will miss both of you very much.

For your information below, a reminder of our Community Access Policy.

Warm regards,

Cherie Bourke

Wideview P.S. Principal

(Easter Hat Parade – see more photos throughout the newsletter)

WIDEVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL

COMMUNITY ACCESS POLICY

At Wideview we actively encourage our parents, caregivers and community members to participate in school life. As educators we recognize and value the skills and abilities that adults can share with children and we acknowledge the positive impact that this involvement has on increasing the learning outcomes of our students.

Schools are places where students, staff, parents and visitors need to feel safe and secure. Ensuring that our school remains a pleasant and safe place for all is the responsibility of all who enter the school grounds. Students’ behaviour is dictated by our Student Welfare Policy and the Fair Discipline Code and teachers follow a Code of Conduct mandated by the Department of Education.

It is with this in mind that we have developed a Community Access Policy. This policy will make clear the procedures that need to be followed so that issues can be resolved with minimum disruption to student learning.

This policy will promote mutual respect for all stakeholders and a harmonious, nurturing and caring environment in which we can all grow and learn in partnership.

HOW TO APPROACH YOUR SCHOOL

CONCERN	APPROPRIATE ACTION
The academic progress of own child	· Directly contact the child’s teacher either by note, by phone or in person to arrange a suitable time to discuss any issues.
The welfare of own child	· For minor issues directly contact your child’s teacher to clarify information. · For more serious concerns, contact the office. State nature of concern and arrange a suitable time to talk with class teacher or appropriate staff member. · To convey information about change of address, telephone number, emergency contact, custody details, health issues etc. Please contact the office.
Actions of other students	· Contact the class teacher for a classroom problem. · Contact the assistant principals or principal for playground problems.
School policy or practice	· Contact the office. State nature of concern and make an appointment to see the principal and/or appropriate member of staff.
Actions of a staff member	· Contact the office and state concerns to the principal. · Arrange to meet directly with the Principal.

NB No parent is to directly approach another person’s child. The school will deal with issues between students as part of our Discipline and Welfare Policy.

If all avenues have been exhausted and a satisfactory outcome has not been reached then you may consider lodging your suggestion, complaint or allegation in writing. In such cases the policy “Responding To Suggestions, Complaints and Allegations available at https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/general_man/complaints/resp_sugg/pd02_51_complaint.pdf will be followed.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILTIES

PARENTS’ EXPECTATIONS	PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
Have my child experience the best education possible.	Accept and support my child’s educational abilities. Present my child at school every day and on time except in circumstances of illness and family issues. Organise holidays including overseas trips in school holidays. Keep my child at home if he or she is medically unfit to attend school.
Have accurate information about my child’s progress.	Read all reports and keep in a safe place for future reference. Attend parent teacher night to learn about class programs and routines. Attend teacher and parent interviews. Contact teachers to discuss any concerns about progress.
Have effective home and school partnerships	Read all notes and bulletins. Return all correspondence promptly. Inform the school promptly of relevant facts which may effect my child’s education. Ensure that students complete all homework tasks.
Expect my child to be safe at school.	Teach my child the safety measures necessary for participation in everyday activities Road safety, stranger danger, hygiene procedures, personal information.
Be informed of all disciplinary concerns regarding my child.	Instruct my child as to acceptable standards of behaviour. Support the school in its insistence on adherence to the school rules.
Be involved with my child’s sporting pursuits.	Remember children compete for enjoyment. Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour by not using inappropriate language or harassing players, coaches or officials. Encourage your child to accept and show respect for the officials’ decisions. Show respect for your team’s opponents.
Enter school grounds and attend school functions.	Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour including not using inappropriate language. Not to interrupt class during learning time. Not to allow domestic or personal disputes impact on the routines of school. Not smoking on school grounds and/or the vicinity of students. Not entering student toilets which may result in child protection issues.
Have suggestions, complaints and allegations dealt with in a fair and expedient manner.	Follow the school procedure to address the issue. Behave in an appropriate social manner. Discuss the issue in a calm and reasonable manner.

NB. If a domestic or personal dispute impacts on the school or school routine, all parties will be asked to leave the school grounds.

THE INCLOSED LANDS PROTECTION ACT (1901)

Failure to act in an acceptable manner may lead to exclusion from the school grounds under the Inclosed Lands Protection Act (1901) and its Amendments following procedures established by the Department of Education for:

· Actual physical assaults or intimidating behaviour on students, staff, parents or community members at the school or during the course of school activities;

· Behaviour in a manner in the presence of students, staff, parents or other visitors to the school that causes alarm or concern to the students, staff, parents or other visitors;

· Use of offensive language (i.e. swearing) in the presence of students and staff;

· Persistent interruptions to the learning environment of the school such as entering classrooms without permission;

· Persistent entry to the school site without permission or legitimate reason.

Dance News

Term 2 dance lessons will resume after the holidays on the following dates:

Boys – Wednesday 29^th April – 8:00am

Junior Girls – Friday 1^st May – 3:20pm

Senior Girls – Friday 1^st May – 3:20pm

Please practice your dance over the holiday break.

SKIPPING NEWS

The Whirlwinds enjoyed their first DDO for the year in March. They had a great audition and performed to over 1000 students in two half-day shows.

Then along with the Wattlebirds, the Whirlwinds went to Homebush for a Workshop and now have some great skills to revise over the holidays!

Well done, keep skipping. Mrs Norman

School Bands Update

The training band put on an unforgettable debut performance in assembly last week! Well done kids – you have exceeded all of my musical expectations. And the senior band put on another impressive show. The musical future of Wideview is looking very bright indeed. Guitar groups have also been strumming and plucking diligently this term and will have a chance to perform, early in term 2. Thanks kids and parents for your fundraising support! Starting dates in term 2 are: guitar group – week 2; training and senior band week will start on the first day of school in week 1. Practise hard in the holidays kids!!

Malcolm Harpur

MERIT AWARDS

Term 1 Week 10 Writing

3H	Sam S., Rachel C., Jenny K.	Bryce MacN.
3N	Holly H., Tyrone P., Mikayla W.	Marcus S.
4C	Amy C., Benjamin A., Renee S., Rachel F.
4/5B	Nick McM., Eloise W., Georgia M., Riley T.	Gemma K.
5W	Luke C., Thomas B., Josh L., Natasha B.	Josh L.
5/6M	Zoe G., Robert K., Luke C.	Connor H.
6M	Sophie McG., Oliver B., Adam G.	Zac D.

Jazz Shoe Pool

We currently have only a few pairs of black jazz shoes to sell. If you have jazz shoes that you have outgrown please place them in a zip lock bag with your name on it and give them to Miss Reynolds or Mrs Wargren. You will receive $10 for your old jazz shoes when they have been sold. You can also purchase 2^nd hand jazz shoes from us for $10 if we have the correct size for you. Please see Miss Reynolds or Mrs Wargren for more information.

SEE THE BACK PAGE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION EACH WEEK.

CANTEEN NEWS:

Roster for Term 1 - April

Wednesday, 29^th Volunteer needed please

Roster for Term 2 - May

Friday, 1^st Sian Mander

Monday, 4^th Dianne Wagstaff

Wednesday, 6^th Julia Vaughan

Friday, 8^th Karen Barnicoat and Georgina Jackson

Monday, 11^th Volunteer needed please

Wednesday, 13^th Marilyn McGrath

Friday, 15^th Mel Duff and Natasha Birt

Monday, 18^th Carrie Medworth

Wednesday, 20^th Volunteer needed please

Friday, 22^nd Robyn Adam and Kelli Stewart

Monday, 25^th Volunteer needed please

Wednesday, 27^th Volunteer needed please

Friday, 29^th Volunteer needed urgently please

HAPPY EASTER Tania Enever

CLOTHING POOL OPENING HOURS Hours: 8.15 a.m. to 9.30 THURSDAYS

Shayne Littley 9456 1253

The following businesses have kindly donated to our upcoming fete. Thank you so much from the children and parents of Wideview Public School.

AJ Morgan Vet Practice Slot Cars Waitara

Bambinos Pizza Berowra Ultratune Hornsby

Hornsby RSL Asquith Leagues Club

BWS Berowra 20/20 Scrapbooking & Stuff

The Edge Adventure Centre Castle Hill Oceanworld Manly

Café Laurella Zig Zag Railway

Berowra Flowers Featherdale Wildlife Park

Sydney Ice Arena Netball NSW

Greater Union Hornsby Reptile Park

Forbes Footwear Australian National Maritime

Clown Town Family Entertainment Centre Carol Barlow

Sydney Ice Arena Berowra Vet

IMAX Lollipop’s Playland & Cafe

Coles Berowra Kmart

Hornsby World of Fitness Domino’s Pizza Mt Colah

For the Love of Beauty Asquith Golf Club

Staedtler Captain Cook Cruises

Mt Penang Gardens Target

Koala Park Warner Music Australia

Hornsby Shire Council, Bushland and Biodiversity Team, Community Nursery

To show our appreciation we ask the school community to pass on their thanks from Wideview, should they be using any of the services that these businesses provide.

2009 SCHOOL CALENDAR Please note that dates on the calendar may change, so it is important that you check the calendar each week.

Thurs., 9^th April	NSW State Swimming Carnival ANZAC Day ceremony (in school)
Fri., 10^th April	Good Friday – Public Holiday
Sunday, 19^th April	Berowra RSL Sub-branch annual ANZAC Day March from Berowra Oval Soccer Clubhouse to the Memorial. 10.30 a.m.
Mon., 13^th to Mon., 27^th April	School Holidays
Tues., 28^th April	School Development Day
Wed., 29^th April	All students return
Thurs., 30^th April	School Cross Country K-6
Tues., 5^th May	Fete Meeting 7 pm at WOOSHC
Mon., 4^th to Wed., 6^th May	Canberra excursion – Years 5 and 6
Thurs., 7^th May	Back up Cross Country
Friday, 8^th May	Stewart House Day
Mon., 11^th May	Interrelate Years 5 and 6
Tues., 12^th May	NAPLAN Writing test Yrs 3 & 5
Wed., 13^th May	NAPLAN Reading test Yrs 3 & 5
Thurs., 14^th May	NAPLAN Numeracy test Yrs 3 & 5
Mon., 18^th May	Interrelate – Year 6
Tues., 19^th May	Education Day; Zone Netball Trials
Wed., 20^th May	P&C
Thurs., 21^st May	Opera House Recorders Rehearsal
Fri., 22^nd May	Opera House Recorder tickets on sale at Opera House (one day only)
Sun., 24^th May	SCHOOL FETE
Mon., 25^th May	Start of Education Week Zone Cross Country
Tues., 26^th May	National Sorry Day; OPEN DAY
Wed., 27^th May	Computer Skills Comp. Education Week Scripture Service
Thurs., 28^th May	Interrelate Years 5 and 6
Tues., 2^nd June	Years 3 & 4 Space Dome Planetarium in hall
Wed., 3^rd June	Start of Reconciliation Week
Thurs., 4^th June	4/5B to Darling Harbour
Mon., 8^th June	Queen’s Birthday – Public Holiday
Wed., 10^th June	Science Competition
Thurs., 11^th June	Area Cross Country
Tues., 16^th June	Kindy Info Day 12 p.m.
Wed., 17^th June	P&C
Mon., 22^nd to Thurs. 25^th June	Life Education
Tues., 23^rd June	Writing Competition
Wed., 24^th June	Zone Softball Trials
Thurs., 25^th and Fri., 26^th June	School Photos
Fri., 26^th June	Opera House Recorders performance
Mon., 29^th June	Life Education
Thurs., 2^nd July	School Athletics Carnival
Mon. 6^th July	First day of NAIDOC Week
Tues., 7^th July	School Athletics Carnival Back Up
Mon., 13^th to Fri., 24^th July	School Holidays
Mon., 27^th July	School Development Day
Tues., 28^th July	Students return
Fr., 31^st July	State Cross Country
Tues., 4^th August	English Competition
Wed., 5^th August	O.C. Test
Mon., 17^th August	Muogamarra Year 4
Wed., 19^th August	Maths. Competition
Mon., 24^th August	First day of Book Week – “Book Safari” Muogamarra Year 3
Tues., 1^st September	Zone Field and Ball games at Foxglove
Wed., 2^nd September	School Art Show
Fri., 4^th September	Fathers’ Day breakfast
Wed., 9^th September	Zone Track – Narrabeen
Wed., 16^th September	Syd Nth Athletics Carnival
Thurs., 17^th September	Cake Day Years 2 and 3 & 4
Tues., 22^nd September	Years 3 & 4 to Mars Alive at East Ryde
Thurs., 24^th September	Rising Generations Year 5
Mon., 5^th to 16^th October	School Holidays
Wed., 28^th and Thurs 29^th October	State Athletics Carnival
Thurs., 5^th November	Kindergarten Teddy Bears’ picnic
Tues., 10^th November	2010 Kindy Info Night 7 p.m.
Tues., 17^th November	Grandparents’ Day
Wed., 18^th November	Showcase
Tues., 8^th December	Infants Presentation Day
Wed., 9^th December	Primary Presentation Day
Mon., 14^th December	Year 6 Farewell
Tues., 15^th December	Picnic Day
Wed., 16^th December	Snowball raffle and Year 6 tunnel
Thurs., 17^th December	First day of School Holidays

YEAR 6 KEEPSAKE DVD REMINDER

Just a friendly reminder to please have a look in the holidays for all photos that you may have taken of your Year 6 child from kindy up to now.  These photos will be compiled with music for a special DVD I am putting together as a keepsake of their time at Wideview.  I am happy to scan your photos, otherwise, please email them c/- craftymarg@optusnet.com.au    Examples of photos required are of past excursions, carnivals, special events such as Easter Hat Parades, crazy hair day, pirate day, camps, fete, Wakakirri, education week, show case, plus their kindy portrait photo, etc. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call Marg Gibson on 0434 354 362.  An orange folder is kept in Mr McKinnon's classroom for you to place your photos to be scanned and then returned asap - please remember to LABEL them.  As you can imagine this is a huge job so I thank you for your help in ensuring that we include every child in Year 6.

COMMUNITY NOTICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS

LOST

One school hat in good condition was lost last Tuesday, 31^st March. Most likely taken from outside 3H classroom at end of school day. Name inside and on tag- Daniel Whitaker.

 Please check your child’s hat and if found please return to 3H, the school office, or call 9456-1492.  Thank You.

BEROWRA NETBALL CLUB NEWS........

We are starting our FUN NET PROGRAM in Term 2 2009 on Monday afternoons

from 3.50pm to 4.30pm commencing on 4 May and continuing until early August (excluding school holidays) at Warrina Street netball courts, Berowra Heights.

This program is for girls and boys aged 5 – 8 years old.

If you are interested in learning about netball and having fun, grab some friends and come down to the courts

Cost is $35.00 (covers Ku-Ring-Gai Netball Assoc Insurance)

Enquiries: Michelle Rae Ph: 9456 7464

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BEROWRA DISTRICT TENNIS COACHING CENTRE

Abn no. 87690456080

TENNIS CAMPS 2009

Week 1: Tuesday, 14^th April – Friday, 17^th April Week 2: Monday 20^th April to Friday, 24^th April

Tennis Day: Tuesday, 28^th April

Time: 9-3 pm (even if wet) Cost: Week 1: $100. Week 2: $120 Daily rate: $35

Extended Before and after care available: 7.30 to 5.30 p.m. Cost: $10 per session

Location: Berowra Tennis Club, Boundary St., Berowra.

Fees: In order to guarantee a place, fees should be paid in advance to B.D.T.C.C., 3 Dunoon Street, Berowra Hts. 2082, or on the first morning of each camp.

Lunches: Children are encouraged to bring their own food and drink.

Enquiries: Please phone Trevor: 0408977787 or Gilly 9456 0704

B.D.T.C.C. Camp Application Form, April 2009

Name:…………………………………………………Phone No.:……………………….…Age:………………..

Address:……………………………………………………………………………………………..

Week 1:………Week 2:………..Tennis Day:………….Childcare: am:……..pm:………

Method of payment: (cash/cheque) Amount: $......................

Any relevant medical conditions:…………………………………………………………………………………..

Signature:…………………………………………………………….(parent/caregiver)