PARENT WRITING SURVEY

Attached to this newsletter is a Parent Writing Survey and a Satisfaction Survey (2 pages – back to back) which we request that you fill in and return to the office as soon as possible.

Thank you very much for your co-operation and we look forward to your input.

Cherie Bourke, Principal

Congratulations to the fabulous Wideview School Band who performed wonderfully at the Berowra Musica on Friday the 9^th of November. They were attentive and extremely well behaved, and that was even before their exceptional performance of Bop and Hit The Spot!! It was said that our two fabulous drummers were the most enthusiastic, which is fantastic!!! Thank you band for your wonderful commitment and enthusiasm, and thank you also to the parents who encourage their children to continue learning in the wonderful world of music.

Alison Wearne

Band Director

I had the pleasure of attending the Musica at Berowra Community Centre last Friday evening.

Wideview band performed well in their school pieces, combined band pieces and a solo by Ashleigh on the clarinet.

Well done Alison for all her hard work this year.

We can be very proud of our school band.

Mrs Norman

LIBRARY NEWS

Next week is the last week for borrowing this year, as all books have to be returned for the annual stocktake. Children will be informed in library time during the week any outstanding loans they have to return. Please remind your children in coming weeks of their responsibilities in carrying out this task. Due to rising costs, any books not returned or found by Monday 10 December will have to be paid for, so replacement copies can be purchased. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.

Chris Price, Teacher Librarian

League Tag Round up

On Tuesday, 13 of November the Senior League Tag boys played in the regional North Sydney Championships. The team faced extremely tough opposition in its three matches. Though the team was unable to win any of its matches, each match was hardly fought, and the team is to be congratulated on its efforts.

The team members were: Lucas C. Angus M. Ben G. Aiden A. Brendon D. Chad B. Connor S. Jack V. Luke S. Adam P. Nick C.

A huge thankyou to all the parents who provided transport and enormous amounts of moral support.

Wakakirri 2008 News

As you are aware auditions for our 2008 Wakakirri production will be held in Week 3 when we come back next year. If your child is successful in their audition, they will need to attend Wakakirri lessons on the following days beginning in Week 4 next year.

Tuesday – Year 5 & 6 Girls (2008 grades)

Wednesday – Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Boys (2008 grades)

Thursday – Year 3 & 4 Girls (2008 grades)

All lessons will run from 8 – 9am.

Hopefully this information will assist you with your planning for before school arrangements in 2008. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to see Angela Reynolds and Lorraine Wargren.

Wakakirri “Saving Saturn” News

We held our first “Saving Saturn” rehearsal last Friday for Grandparents Day and the Showcase. We will continue to have rehearsal on Friday lunchtimes for the next few weeks. All dancers must attend. Soon all “Saving Saturn” students will receive a note regarding details of hair and makeup arrangements for Grandparents Day and Showcase.

The finals DVDs have arrived and should already be in you hands. Wakakirri have assured me that the Castle Hill DVDs will arrive by the end of the month. We are still unsure of when the photos will arrive.

Wakakirri TV Special

The Wakakirri TV Special will be on Saturday the 1^st of December from 2:30 – 4:30pm. It will be on Channel Ten. We have no idea whether Wideview will be on TV, we will all have to watch and see.

Wakakirri 2008 Story Ideas

In 2007 the signature item for Wakakirri was “ring”. We successfully incorporated this signature item into our “Saving Saturn” production and won NSW’s “Best Use of the Signature Item” award.

For 2008 the signature item is “tap”. Schools can represent the signature item as part of their work in any way they choose. It can be used thematically or literally, it can be on stage for the entire item or for a second.  For example the signature item ‘tap’ could be (although certainly not limited to):  - a water tap ... tapping into something ... tap dancing...

The Wakakirri theme for 2008 is our world - Who are we? What surrounds us? The ‘theme’ of our world is in no way meant to limit the stories told by schools.  If you look for it, you’ll find all stories examine the worlds around us, both real and imagined.

We are asking all students, staff and parents at Wideview to start thinking of ideas that we may be able to use for our 2008 production. We are after ideas either incorporating the theme “our world” or the signature item “tap” or both. The stories told can either be original or original interpretations of existing stories. Please give all of you ideas to Miss Reynolds or Mrs Wargren or email them to angela.reynolds2@education.nsw.gov.au

CANTEEN NEWS

CANTEEN ROSTER

Friday, 16^th November – Ros Virtue and Donna Stanyer

Wednesday, 21^st November – Volunteer needed please

Friday, 23^rd November – Robyn Adam and Marg Gibson

Wednesday, 28^th November – Volunteer needed please

Friday, 30^th November – Heidi Crosweller and Liesel Balken

Year 6 Roster:

Friday, 16^th November – Charlotte and Monique

Paddle Pop Lick and Win Campaign will be running for the whole of Term 4 and some of Term 1, 2008. Over 30 instant wins have been won by our Wideview children. Paddle Pops are available from the canteen at lunchtime and cost $1.10 each.

Christmas Canteen Drawing Competition

This year instead of a colouring competition we will be having a drawing competition. Entries can be handed in with a lunch order anytime between now and the 14^th December. Winners will be announced at the end of year school assembly. Good luck and I can’t wait for the drawings to start coming in.

Tania Enever

MICHEL’S PATISSERIE

have offered the school a Christmas Fundraiser. Items for sale are:

Fruit Mince Tarts (short crust pastry filled with fruit mince) for $7.90 per box of 6 ($1 to school)

Christmas Cup Cakes (Vanilla cupcakes with Christmas decoration) for $15.90 per box of 6 ($2 to school)

If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, an order form is attached to this newsletter. Please complete the order form and return it to the school office with payment by 23^rd November.

CLOTHING POOL NEWS

CLOTHING POOL OPENING HOURS

Hours: 8.00 a.m. to 9.30 THURSDAYS

Shayne Littley 9456 1253 shayne4boys@hotmail.com

NEW: Boys shorts and shirts are now in stock. We now have available for sale all your needs for Wideview school uniforms.

STUDENT BANKING

For your information, we have, through the school, a service to assist your child to learn how to save on a regular basis. Currently we have facilities for the Commonwealth Bank and for the Bendigo Bank. Sending in money which the children have earned doing chores, birthday money, etc., and saving for something special is a great way to learn the value of money. If your child does not as yet have a bank account with either of the above banks and would like to start saving, please contact the school office.

On Tuesdays bank books are collected by Bendigo Bank, and the Commonwealth Bank books are collected on Wednesdays.

If you have any questions, and/or require an application form for the Commonwealth Bank please contact the office. If you wish to facilitate the Bendigo Bank, please call into the Berowra branch and open an account.

MERIT AWARDS

Term 4 Week 2 Writing

KD Taleah G., Jamie T. Mikaela B.

KR Emily McM., Amy W. Alex R.

K/1W Mathew J., Zane D. Lucy G.

1L Jaidyn S., Kai H. Jenny K.

1W Bella C., Matthew J. Joshua McL.

1/2M Daniel B., Molly B. Jordon E.

2N Regan L., Samantha M. Oliver L.

Term 4 Week 3

KD Luke A., Zoe D.

KR Jack W., Elizabeth H.

K/1W Daniel P., Chantelle B.

1L Alex B., Blossom M.

1W Patrick B., Georgina L.

1/2M Jacqui P., Jay C.

2N Rachel F., Jonah K-B.

Term 4 Week 4

KD Blake H., Zoe G. Kimberley S.

KR Rowan T., Kahlia R. Rebecca S.

K/1W Elka MacK., Bryce MacN. Liena K-B.

1L Ashleigh McL., Hamish B. Kieryn McG.

1W Chelsea T., Joshua S. Isaac H.

1/2M Michael P., Renee S. Amelia K.

2N Hope S., Jae M. James S.

COMING EVENTS: - This is updated each week.

PLEASE ALSO REFER TO CALENDAR ON WEBSITE FOR ANY CHANGES AND ADDITIONS.

Fri., 16^th November	Selective High School forms to be returned to school
Tues., 20^th November	Years 3 and 4 Skyworks Planetarium
Wed., 21^st November	P&C meeting 7.30 p.m.
Thurs., 22^nd November	Parent Helper morning tea
Sunday, 25^th November	Hornsby Amateur Swimming Club Primary Schools’ Carnival
Sat., 24^th November	Federal Election Day
Tue., 4^th December	Grandparents Day
Wed., 5^th December	Showcase – evening Whirlwinds only at JRFH Picnic Day Olympic Sports Stadium, Homebush
Tue., 11th December	Infants Presentation Day
Thurs., 13th December	Primary Presentation Day
Mon., 17th December	Year 6 farewell
Wed., 19th December	End of year Picnic Day
Fri., 21st December	Last day of Term 4 – Happy Christmas!

WOOSHC NEWS

Enrolments are now being taken for 2008

Enrolment form and registration fee due

Friday, 23^rd November, 2007

Please see WOOSHC for enrolments forms

Registration fee:

$13.20 per child or $24.20 per family.

2007 HORNSBY AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB

PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ CARNIVAL

Date: Sunday, 25^th November 2007

Time: 1 pm warm-up for 1.30 p.m. start

Venue: Hornsby Aquatic Centre, Pacific H’way, Hornsby

How to Enter: Entry forms can be filled out by students and returned to the school office. They will be collected at the office on Friday, 16^th November (alternatively you can fax to 9482 4417)

COMMUNITY NOTICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS

Bread Tags for Wheel Chair

We are trying to collect as many Bread Tags as possible (tags on the top of your bread) for a girl who does GKR Karate. The company, who supplies the wheel chairs, said that if we can get as many bread tags that equals the girl’s weight, we’ll receive a free wheel chair. I don’t know how much this girl weighs, but the more bread tags we collect, the quicker this girl will get her wheel chair. Please bring the tags to Lucas Cavanagh in 4/5M.

Thank you

Lucas Cavanagh

Wideview Class of ’87 Reunion

It’s been twenty years since many of us had seen each other and it was like no time had passed at all. On a wonderful sunny Sunday afternoon, 14 school mates caught up with each other at Berowra Village Tavern for an afternoon of drinks, laughs and memories. Some brought their partners, a few  brought their kids, others brought photos and stories from our adventures at Wideview. Plans are underway to make this a regular event. Here’s to the next twenty years!!

FREE TO CAT LOVING HOME

8 week gray and white tabby (white front and socks); female; litter trained; lives inside, loves cuddles and lots of play.

Phone Lindsey or Steve on 9456 6770 for adoption papers.

Running Wild Fitness

Now offering AEROBICS

PILATES, STEP, BOXING, DANCE, FITBALL and more in our

new, huge aerobic room.

www.runningwildfitness.com.au

9456 3242

FREE NETBALL

“NETTA” CLINIC

Rebels Netball Club is running a FREE Netta clinic for children turning 7, 8, & 9 years by 31/12/08, to give you the opportunity to see if Netball is the sport for you.

Time: 3:45 – 4:45PM

When: Friday 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd November 2007

Where: Warrina St Netball Courts, Warrina St, Berowra Heights

Children turning 7yrs of age by 31/12/08 are welcome to attend the clinic, however Hills Netball Association’s Netta grades currently commence at age 8. The Association is currently petitioning members with a view to register children turning 7yrs of age in the next Winter Competition commencing March 2008.

For further details, contact Vicki Davis 0409 241 221 or Pauline Dever 94566846

Supporting Siblings

An active program for children

who have a brother or sister with a disability

When: Saturday Afternoons (fortnightly during school terms)

Time: 1.30 - 5pm

Where: Penrith PCYC

Ages: 8-16yrs

Cost: $8 annual membership,

Come On! Have fun, make unique friends, be active, discover new and

exciting things, share and value life experiences.

For more information contact:

Tara Wells

PH: 47 32 1755

MOB: 0413 036 898

EMAIL: twells0@hotmail.com

100 Station St

Penrith NSW 2760

PH: 02 47 321 755

FAX: 02 47 312 196

EMAIL: Penrith@pcycnsw.org.au

Supported By:

Penrith PCYC Penrith Gaels Club

 STUDENT EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA

BRING HOME A BROTHER OR SISTER

In February 2008, students aged 15-18 years, from over 15 countries will be arriving n Australia to study at local schools for 5 or 10 months. Opportunities exist to act as a host family a volunteer/unpaid capacity. Hosting can be on a temporary, short or long term basis.

Host families help provide our students with the chance to study and experience life in Australia. This is a great way to learn about another country and culture, establish a lifelong link to a family in another country and contribute to international goodwill. If your family can offer a friendly, supportive and caring home environment, contact us today.

To learn more about this opportunity call Student Exchange Australia on 1300 135 331 or visit our website www.studentexchange.org.au

TAFE

Are you thinking of…….

RETURNING TO WORK? CHANGING CAREER?

North Sydney TAFE offers a free course for women to:

Update and enhance your sills and boost your confidence

· Expert, professional, caring teachers

· Computer training

· job seeking skills

· preparation for further studies (if desired)

· includes on the job work experience

· you graduate with a Nationally Accredited recognised certificate

· NRT91347NSE Certificate II in Skills for Work and Training.

· Information and Enrolment Monday, 4^th February, 2008, 12 midday, Level 4 Foyer P Block

· For enquiries please contact:

Antoinette Farrow, Course Co-ordinator 9942 0452

Antoinette.farrow@tafensw.edu.au

MICHEL’S PATISSERIE

FUND RAISER FORM