Wideview Hits the Opera House!

Last Friday the Recorder Group, Mrs McNaught and Mr Harpur headed off to the Sydney Opera House for the Mimosa Music Festival. This is a music festival that showcases the amazing musical talents of public school students from across the state. 19 Wideview students were amongst the 700 recorders that played alongside some amazing orchestras in the main hall of the Opera House. The quality of the music from all the performers was extremely impressive. Thanks to Mrs McNaught for teaching and supporting our recorder group at Wideview School, and well done to the children that performed.

Malcolm Harpur

During the trip to the Opera House the kids were so excited and the enthusiasm from the children and teachers and parents who went along was fabulous. While on the Ferry returning from the Aquarium to the Opera House a Gentleman asked which school we were from and during the discussion said we as a school should be so proud of our group as the children were delightful and a pleasure to be around. The children were well behaved and their manners lovely. I, as a parent helper, was very proud of them all.
Thank you Mrs McNaught and Mr Harpur for a wonderful experience.
Carrie Medworth

Dear Wideview Families,

A few reminders as the term comes to a close. At the beginning of next term, I will be taking long service leave to go to a reunion of teachers that I taught with in Malaysia. Terry McKinnon will be relieving in my place while I am away.

Reports will be out sometime next week and I hope there are not too many surprises and hope that parents made use of the available time last term to speak with your child’s teacher at organised interviews.

It was brought to my attention this week by a concerned parent, that students were coming to school with their hair not tied back. While there is no mandatory rule on how children should wear their hair, tying up does help to prevent the spread of head lice. I thought it might be a timely reminder to look at the Wideview Community “Uniform Policy”.

Warm regards,

Cherie Bourke

Wideview Principal

Debating

Yesterday Wideview A had their second debate in the Premier’s Debating Challenge against Waitara A. It was an extremely high quality debate and the Wideview team of Leonie, Arielle, Ashleigh and Charlotte lost in what was a difficult decision for the adjudicator. The topic for this debate was that mobile phones are more of a nuisance than a convenience and Wideview had the negative. A fantastic effort by the girls who have been improving their skills significantly.

Next Monday at 10.30am Wideview B will be taking on Hornsby North A in their second round debate in the Premier’s Debating Challenge. Then on Tuesday at 10.15am in the Hornsby/ Hills District debating competition we have our second debate against Normanhurst Public School. The topic is we should ban junk food advertisements from Australian television. Wideview is taking the affirmative. Both debates will be in the school hall and parents are more than welcome to attend.

Terry McKinnon

STEWART HOUSE BAGS WERE HANDED OUT TODAY. PLEASE RETURN FULL BAGS TO THE INFANTS TV ROOM (UNDER 1A) BY THURSDAY, 9^TH JULY

WIDEVIEW UNIFORM POLICY

At Wideview Public School, it is school policy that students wear school uniform. This policy, as detailed below was determined by the school parent bodies and follows the guidelines of the Department of Education and Training’s memoranda on the wearing of school uniforms.

The uniform items listed below are available from the school’s Clothing Pool. The Clothing Pool also have a wide range of quality second-hand uniform items and school hats, bags, and sports uniforms can also be purchased. The Clothing Pool is open each Thursday from 8.15am to 9.30am

Girls’ summer uniform

· Blue and white checked tunic, with white collar and inverted pleat at front.

· Optional royal blue shorts to be worn with a blue shirt.

· Black school shoes

· White socks Boys Summer Uniform

· Short sleeved mid blue shirt

· Grey boxer shorts

· Black school shoes

· Grey socks (with school colours if available)

Girls’ Winter uniform

· Royal blue plaid A-line tunic

· Mid blue long sleeved shirt or light blue skivvy

· Black school shoes

· Mid blue socks or navy tights

· Optional school tie

Boys’ Winter uniform

· Mid blue long-sleeved shirt or light blue skivvy

· Grey long/short trousers

· Black school shoes

· Grey socks (with school colours if available)

· Optional school tie

For both boys and girls

· Royal blue track-suits are permitted to be worn during winter. However, track pants are for in school use only. They are NOT to be worn on excursions, for school photos or other special occasions.

· Royal blue zip front fleecy jacket printed with school emblem

· Royal blue v-necked fleecy jumper printed with school emblem

· Royal blue round necked fleecy sloppy joe printed with school emblem

· Royal blue sports shorts

School Hats

Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. The major cause of common skin cancers is cumulative, unprotected exposure to the sun, with research indicating that most skin cancers occur during childhood and adolescence. As a means of encouraging our students to practise preventative over-exposure to the sun measures, Wideview Public School implements a “No Hat – Play in the Shade Policy”. Students are required to wear sun-safe school hats, which are designed to protect the face and neck.

School hats are available from the clothing pool and are part of the school uniform. Students may choose either a navy blue, broad brim or navy blue legionnaires style hat. Non-school hats are not to be worn except in an emergency, and will NOT be able to be worn out of the school, e.g, on excursions, sporting events, etc.

Sports uniform

Our sports uniform is a house-coloured T-shirt with royal blue shorts for boys, and a royal blue netball or wrap-around skirt for girls. Girls may choose to wear the unisex shorts that are available from the clothing pool. White anklet (not sports) socks and white sandshoes or joggers are to be worn.

School Uniforms and Excursions

Whilst track suits have been made available to children for use in the school grounds, this is not the “official” school uniform for excursions. When children are representing their school, unless stated otherwise, full school uniform is required– this includes the correct school hat and black shoes (NOT joggers or skate shoes).

The following useful school items are available from the clothing pool

· Library bags - A draw string bag big enough to hold large books.

· Playlunch bags (Kindergarten only) - A small drawstring bag labelled with child’s name to put playlunch in.

· School bags - The school has royal blue school back packs printed with school emblem.

· Name tags - Either iron on or sew on. It is advisable that you have all your child’s clothing and belongings clearly labelled to minimise loss.

Student Assistance Scheme

The school is provided with an annual Government Grant, the money to be allocated to parents who may be in need of financial assistance. This money can be provided to families for a wide variety of purposes, including school uniform. Inquiries should be directed personally to the principal.

Implementation of the School Uniform Policy

In accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Education and Training’s policy on the wearing of school uniform, the following principles will be implemented:

· It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their children are dressed in the appropriate school uniform and that all items are labelled.

· Consistent non-conformity to the wearing of uniform will result in parents being notified of:

o the school requirements

o how the school can assist should the need arise

o putting strategies in place to resolve issue.

· Full school uniform will be worn on excursions unless specifically stated in a note to the parents.

· The above implementation procedures will take into account the economic, personal, social and cultural factors affecting students and their families.

· In the interests of children’s safety, the wearing of jewellery such as earrings, bangles, bracelets and necklaces is discouraged.

· The changeover from one season’s uniform to the other will be a decision left to the discretion of the Principal.

MERIT AWARDS

TERM 2 WEEK 9

KD Ebony M., Shae B.

KR Makayla M., Tana K.

KW Jenna L., Finn H.

1A Rebecca T., Braeden M.

1C Madalyn C., Luke R.

1/2L Zac H., Rebecca S.

2 H Jasper B., Kahlia R.

Dance Group News

Good luck to all dancers who will be performing in the Sydney North Schools Dance Festival at the Glen Street Theatre over the next week. Wideview will be represented in 7 different shows over the week! The dress rehearsal was fantastic and we are looking forward to watching the boys and girls perform.

In Term 3 all dancers will be performing in the McDonald’s Performing Arts Challenge. This year this eisteddfod will not be held at the Opera house as it has been in previous years. Instead it will be at the University of NSW - Kensington. Wideview will be performing in this event on Sunday 9^th August. All dancers will need to arrive by parent transport by 9am. There will be more information sent home soon.

From the P & C….

Once again a great turn out to our most recent P & C meeting. It is great to see so many interested parents. Some of you may have seen the new exercise equipment being installed on the oval near the cricket pitch. This equipment was purchased using fundraising monies from the P & C’s effort last year. We would like to thank Jan Howes for all her hard work in organising the purchase and installation of the equipment.

Once again our Rides Day has been postponed due to bad weather and our Fete Co-ordinators are currently organising with the school and amusement company to reschedule for Sunday 23^rd August.

Another activity that has been scheduled is a shopping tour. Come and enjoy a day out of shopping till you drop. The tour is on Saturday 19^th September – More information and tickets sales will be featured in future newsletters next term.

Get a group together of friends and have some fun. Organise a fundraising venture or event to benefit our school, we have some ideas or you could suggest your own. These include a night of entertainment for adults, trivia, outdoor movies and much more. Please contact us for more information.

Finally as part of P & C’s wish list we are looking at adding special lighting to the hall. Before we can move forward on this we need an electrician to verify which of the current lights are in working order. So if you are one or know an electrician that is willing to donate some time please contact Virginia 9456 4595 or wideviewpandc@gmail.com.au .

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 19^th August – All Welcome.

SILENT AUCTION

Last chance to pick up a bargain via our Silent Auction which is available via the school office, emailing gibbohome@bigpond.com or displayed outside the disco on Friday. Your last chance to make a bid will be at the disco, where a trestle table will be set up outside for you to list your contact details and highest bid. We have gym memberships, Berowra Wallabies Jersey 2XL, dinner vouchers, family passes, a new mobile phone and much, much, more. Please feel free to email the above address for further information and/or a list of items available. The Silent Auction closes at the end of the disco on Friday 3 July.

The auction folder will be available at Thursday’s sports carnival.

REMINDERS

1. Footsteps School Dance program (K-6) $20 (overdue) NOTE: This is a K-6 program as part of the Creative Arts and Physical Education Board of Studies curriculums, therefore ALL children are to participate in this whole school program.

2. Band and Dance Term 3 fees are due by 30^th July (1^st week in Term 3)

It’s on Friday 3^rd July!

Tickets on sale now.

$5.00 (includes chips & drink)

$C:\Users\Liz Sheldon\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\YHHA2ZV6\MCj02402830000[1].wmf$ Put your name & class on an envelope, with your money, and place it in the container at the office. Tickets will be distributed prior to the disco.

Theme : Black & White!

K – 2 : 5.30- 6.30pm

3 - 6 : 6.45 – 8.15pm

See you there!!!!!!

Parents : We really need helpers on the night, esp. for set-up (from 4.30pm)

Please email Liz : sheldons@emailme.com.au

Thankyou to

Hornsby Shire Council

WOOSHC would like to thank Hornsby Shire Council for their donation of $1,000 in the 2008/2009 Donations Programme. WOOSHC has purchased educational software and a new printer for the children to use at Before and After School Care. The children are enjoying the new software.

Kindergarten 2010

Orientation to School Program

Is your child starting Kindergarten at Wideview in 2010?

Do you know someone with a child starting Kindergarten in 2010?

Our “Kinderlinks” Orientation to School program will be on in Term 4 this year and positions are filling up quickly. Please register your child now so that you do not miss out.

To register, please contact the school office.

If you have not received an enrolment package as yet, please contact the office.

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

Shayne Littley 9456 1253

HALF-PRICE PIANO LESSONS!!

New Students (Years 3-6) can enjoy half-price piano lessons for half of TERM 3!!!! (Conditions Apply).

Ph Sue Norrington 94563752, a qualified, experienced teacher

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

JULY
Friday, 3^rd	School Disco
Mon. 6^th	First day of NAIDOC Week; WOOSHC Committee meeting @ 6.30 WOOSHC building
Tues., 7^th	School Athletics Carnival Back Up
Thurs., 9^th	Return of Stewart House bags
Mon., 13^th to Fri., 24^th	School Holidays
Mon., 27^th	School Development Day
Tues., 28^th	Students return
Fr., 31^st	State Cross Country Footsteps Dance program commences K-6
AUGUST
Tues., 4^th	English Competition
Wed., 5^th	O.C. Test
Mon., 17^th	Muogamarra Year 4
Wed., 19^th	Maths. Competition
Sun., 23^rd	WIDEVIEW RIDES DAY
Mon., 24^th	First day of Book Week – “Book Safari” Muogamarra Year 3
SEPTEMBER
Tues., 1^st	Zone Field and Ball games at Foxglove
Wed., 2^nd	School Art Show
Fri., 4^th	Fathers’ Day breakfast
Wed., 9^th	Zone Track – Narrabeen
Wed., 16^th	Syd Nth Athletics Carnival
Mon., 21^st	Festival Choir Day Concert
Tues., 22^nd	Years 3 & 4 to Mars Alive at East Ryde
Wed., 23^rd	Festival Choir Evening Performance
Thurs., 24^th	Rising Generations Year 5
Fri., 25^th	Berowra Musica
OCTOBER
Mon., 5^th to 16^th	School Holidays
Mon., 19^th	Term 4 starts for whole school
Mon., 19^th to Fri., 30^th	Special Swimming School
Tues., 27^th	Kinderlinks program commences – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays for six weeks.
Wed, 28^th & Thurs 29^th	State Athletics Carnival
Sat., 31^st	Berowra Christian Community School Biannual Pet Show 10 am to 3 pm
NOVEMBER
Thurs., 5^th	Kindergarten Teddy Bears’ picnic
Tues., 10^th	2010 Kindy Info Night 7 p.m.
Tues., 17^th	Grandparents’ Day
Wed., 18^th	Showcase
DECEMBER
Tues., 8^th	Infants Presentation Day
Wed., 9^th	Primary Presentation Day
Tues., 15^th	Picnic Day; Year 6 Farewell
Wed., 16^th	Snowball raffle and Year 6 tunnel
Thurs., 17^th	First day of School Holidays

ENTERTAINMENT BOOK

Time is running out over 15,000 discounts. Restaurants, cafes, movies, Coles discounts, theatre, zoo and lots more.

ONLY ONE BOOK LEFT!!

Cost: $65 per book

Call Jan on 9456 7153

CANTEEN NEWS:

Roster for Term 2 – July

Fri, 3^rd Sian Mander and Volunteer needed please

Mon., 6^th Dianne Wagstaff

Wed., 8^th Maryln McGrath

Fri., 10^th Karen Barnicoat & Georgina Jackson

Mon., 13^th School Holidays

Wed., 29^th Volunteer needed please

Fri., 31^st Volunteers urgently needed please

CANTEEN MEETING

Wednesday, 8^th July at Berowra Heights Hotel at 7 pm. All welcome.

Thanks, Tania Enever

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Kids Grow Wild – these school holidays at Mount Annan Botanic Garden with creative art and craft for school kids and little ones. One of the top five playgrounds in Sydney surrounds as well as lots of cycling tracks and room for little legs to run wild.

When: Monday 13 to Friday 24 July 2009

Where: Mount Annan Botanic Garden, Mount Annan Drive, Mount Annan

Want to know more: call 4634 7935 to see what is on offer each day of the school holidays.

Kim Warwick Tennis Academy

COMP. PLAYERS WANTED

• FRIDAY LADIES - 3 SETS DOUBLES

• TUESDAY LADIES - 2 SETS DOUBLES, 1 SET SINGLES

• MONDAY MENS’ - 2 SETS DOUBLES, 1 SET SINGLES

• TUESDAY MENS’ - 2 SETS SINGLES, 1 SET DOUBLES

• SATURDAY AFTERNOON JUNIOR - 2 SETS SINGLES, 1 SET DOUBLES

Call us on 9477-6377 to inquire

ASQUITH BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL STAGE BAND

Presents a night of swingin’ jazz in support of the Royal Flying Doctor Service featuring John Morrison’s SWING CITY

ABHS Stage Band and Hornsby North Primary School Concert Band 1

Saturday, 8^th August 2009

Concert starts 7 p.m.

ABHS Hall, Pacific H’Way, Asquith

Tickets MUST be purchased in advance $20 adult, $10 child or $50 family of 4 (2 adults/2 children)

By cash (in person), cheque to Asquith Boys High School (post)

or credit card (phone)

Tutor Available - All Subjects

A qualified and experienced Primary Teacher is available to tutor students from Kindergarten to Year 6. For more information, please call

Rachael on 0416 081 019.

digital tv problems?

antenna & set top box installations – home theatre. telephone faults & outlets – data cabling & networking.

dts is a Berowra Heights based company.

Lic No: S22581

mobile: 0419 402 299 email: wayne@dacomm.com.au

PLUMBER

Gasfitter – Drainer

New – Renovations – Maintenance – Guttering

Paul Bourke

Phone: 9456 3520

Mob: 0418 642241 Lic. No. 12287

WIDEVIEW P&C SILENT AUCTION

A silent auction will be available via the school office from Monday 29 June - Friday 3 July where you will

be able to bid on the items below. You can also email Marg at gibbohome@bigpond.com or place your bid

on the auction forms when dropping off or collecting your children from the disco on Friday night 3 July

(outside the hall).

During the week the auction forms will be kept in a folder at reception, please just place your name,

contact number and amount you are prepared to pay for the item under the relevant prize on offer.

All new bids must be higher than the previous bid. Alternatively, you can use the other options listed

above.

PLEASE NOTE:

v The auction will close at the end of the school disco (only genuine bids accepted).

v Payment in full before receipt of goods to be made by Tuesday 7 July 2009 at the office.

v All cheques are to be made payable to Wideview P&C Association.

UltraTune Auto Service Centres

2 x Greater Union Movie Passes

$200 Minor Service

1 x 2 Domino Pizzas, garlic bread & drink

2 x Koala Park Child Pass with paying adults

Sydney Wildlife World

Complimentary Pass for 2 adults 2 children

Captain Cook Cruises

Valued @ $80

Ticket for 2 Middle Harbour Coffee Cruise

(Retail Value $78)

Zig Zag Railway

1 x Family Pass (2 adults 3 children)

1 x Millennium 1 month gym membership @ $129

1 x Café Boccelli $50 Dinner Voucher

1 x Pirate's Mini Golf Narrabeen

2 x Greater Union Movie Tickets

(36 Hole Family Mini Golf @ $40)

2 x Koala Park Child Pass with paying adults

1 x Absolute Thai $50 Voucher

1 x Berowra Chinese $15 Voucher

1 x Ocean World Family Pass

1 x Sara Lee 10% Discount Voucher

2 x Domino Pizza Vouchers

2 x Sydney Ice Arena '2 for 1'

1 x Domino's 2 free pizzas, garlic bread & drink

1 x Greater Union '2 for 1' voucher

1 x Pirate's Mini Golf Narrabeen

(36 Hole Family Mini Golf @ $40)

Cake-it-Away

1 x Australian Museum Family Pass

1 x Large Cake Voucher

1 x Domino's free pizza voucher

1 x Sara Lee 10% Discount Voucher

1 x Australian National Maritime Museum

1 X Berowra Chinese $15 Voucher

1 x Millennium 1 month gym @ $129

1 x Greater Union Movie Ticket

2 x KFC Family Gift Voucher @ $26.95 each

3 x PC Game Microsoft Flight Simulator (G)

2 x PC Game Microsoft Age of Empire (PG)

1 x PC Game Halo Combat Evolved (MA)

1 x PC Windows Vista Ultimate Software

1 x PC Microsoft Office Standard 2007

1 x Scarf and Purse from Kazbah Jewels

1 x Gorgeous Rainbow Dress Up 5/6 Girl

1 x Shaving Kit, soups and bath bombs (Brews & Bubbles)

1 x Bottle of 700ml Cougar Bourbon 18+

1 x Picnic Cookbook by Sophie Zalokar

Outdoor feasts in the Australian landscape

1 x Bottle Smirnoff 750ml Twist of Cranberry Triple Distilled 18+

1 x Wallabies Jersey + Wallabies Cap

1 x Optus Prepaid Mobile Phone + $30 credit

Thank you for helping raise funds for Wideview. Happy Bidding!