CONGRATULATIONS TO EMMA BRIDGE

Emma was part of the School Sports Australia Softball Exchange in Canberra last week in the NSW team that won the tournament.  The team went through undefeated with 10 victories against QLD, VIC, ACT, SA and ACT Invitational teams.  Emma pitched in 4 games, and played 1st base and outfield.  The final game of the week was a very tight 10-9 victory over Queensland, with the NSW team showing great determination to come from behind. Emma really enjoyed the week and it was a wonderful experience for her and her team-mates.  We think she did a fine job of representing Wideview School, Sydney North and NSW.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the school and the school community for the support provided to Emma.

Wakakirri “Saving Saturn” News

All 2007 Wakakirri students should have received an orange note regarding arrangements for Grandparents Day and the Showcase. If you did not get one or you have any questions please see Mrs Wargren or Miss Reynolds.

Wakakirri TV Special

Saturday the 1^st of December 2:30 – 4:30pm. Channel Ten

Not sure if Wideview will be on TV, we will all have to watch and see.

Calga springs

1/2M and 2N went to Calga Springs. When we got there we started building tents. I built the biggest tent.

Year two went to a walkabout wildlife park. We saw lots of things. We now know lots of facts about it.

Year two and some year ones went to the Wildlife Walkabout Park. We saw very, very interesting animals. It was at Calga Springs. It was really fun!

INFANTS MUMS’ NIGHT OUT

I have booked Bambinos for an End of Year/Christmas Get Together

Thursday, 13^th December 7 p.m.

$20.00 - bread and pizza

RSVP: Fiona 9456 3151 by 9^th December, 2007

GRANDPARENTS DAY

- TUESDAY, 4^TH DECEMBER

9.20 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Grandparents can visit classrooms

10 a.m. to 10.25 a.m. – Morning tea

10.30 a.m. – Performance in hall starts

The day will finish at approx. 12.30 p.m.

The students are looking forward to welcoming grandparents on this day.

SHOWCASE – WEDNESDAY, 5^TH DECEMBER

6.00 p.m. – children to be at school

6.30 p.m. – Showcase will commence

Children are to be picked up from their classrooms at the conclusion of the Showcase.

All welcome to this showcase of our students.

2007 WRITING DISPLAY

From Friday, 30^th November all parents and friends are invited to visit the school hall to view and read examples of class writing K-6. The writing is from various text types and all the children have enjoyed publishing their work for the display. The display will be available for viewing Weeks 8 and 9 (ie 3^rd December to 13^th December. These dates include Grandparents Day, Showcase and Presentation Day.

We hope you can find time to read some of our exciting writing as we are all very proud of their efforts.

Kathy Baxter and the Staff Literacy Committee

YEAR SIX SNOWBALL RAFFLE

The traditional Year 6 fundraising event - the Snowball Raffle -is on again this year. The draw will be held on Friday, 14^th December. This is Year 6s final fundraising event and we’d love your support.

Year 6 have been slowly bringing in donations to put together as prizes but with only 3 weeks to go we’d really appreciate all donations within the next week. (We hoped to have some prizes on display and raffle ticket sellers “at the ready” on Grandparents’ Day!) THANK YOU to all those who’ve already shown their support – your donations are fantastic!

If anyone in the Wideview Community has “leftover” baskets and/or boxes from previous “lucky wins” we’d LOVE to have them as these seem to be very very slow coming in. (All donations can be sent to 6W’s room.

We hope to begin selling tickets on Tuesday

1 ticket 50c 3 tickets $1 7 tickets $2 18 tickets $5

There will be ticket sellers in both the Primary and Infant areas from 8.45 a.m. until 9.10 a.m. every morning, so bring your money, send your donations and get caught up in the “Silly Season” festivities and who knows, you might even win a prize!!!!!

Sue Waters

If you’ve ordered mangos, we’ve been advised that they will be delivered to school on Monday 3^rd December.

Your trays of mangos will be available for collection at the following times:

· Monday 3^rd December - After school from 3:15pm until 4:15pm

· Tuesday 4^th December – Before school from 8:15am until 9:00am

If you absolutely cannot collect your mangos from the school during these times, please phone Pam Leatch on 9456 4703 to work out an alternative arrangement.

Please note: We had no control over when the mangos will be delivered – it depends on the ripening of the harvest in North Queensland. We also cannot obtain a specific timeframe for delivery on the 3^rd December (only told between 9am and 3pm) so please be patient if they arrive slightly later than advised.

FUSION ADVENT PAGEANT

On Friday 30^th November the School Choir as well as 5B and 3H are performing in the Fusion Advent Pageant at Berowra Shopping Centre. Wideview has been part of this event for many years and it has been part of the Fusion organisation welcome to the Christmas Season. Usually the pageant is performed at Hornsby, but this year for the first time it is being performed in Berowra. The pageant begins at 10am and if you are around at the time you are welcome to join us. The students have been asked to bring a gift for a child, to donate to Fusion for distribution. The gift is to be wrapped and labelled with the age group for which it is intended.

LIBRARY REMINDER

Thank you to all students who have been very cooperative and have returned their library books this week. Well done!! Unfortunately, there is still a large number of loans to be returned by next week, so please remind your children of their responsibilities concerning this matter, as lost items will incur a payment for replacement books. Thank you to parents for your support with this task.

Chris Price Teacher Librarian

Wideview School Band News

Unfortunately the band director for this year, Alison Wearne, will be leaving us at the end of the year. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time with the Wideview band, but she will be pursuing other interests next year. We are now looking for a new band director. If you know of anyone who would be interested in taking the school band please ask them to contact the school.

SPORTING UPDATE

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Emma Bridge who pitched and fielded for the girls NSW Softball team last week in Canberra.

They WON! New South Wales Won! They played the complete competition without loss – National winners

Wow Emma what a way to end your primary career in softball! Your future looks UNBELIEVABLE!

Good luck, Kathy Baxter

2007 TENNIS COMPETITION

This term, many girls and boys have participated in our junior and senior tennis competitions.

As always, Wideview students have shown great sportsmanship throughout the comp. The rain has upset our schedules so we are trying very hard to complete all the rounds before Presentation Day.

Congratulations to all the participants. Also a big thankyou to all the helpers, particularly 4B who have all enabled the competition to take place.

Many thanks,

Kathy Baxter

CLOTHING POOL NEWS

CLOTHING POOL OPENING HOURS

Hours: 8.00 a.m. to 9.30 THURSDAYS

Shayne Littley 9456 1253 shayne4boys@hotmail.com

Last day of opening for 2007 will be 13^th December. Clothing Pool will re-open first day back at school – Wednesday, 30^th January, 2008. We will also be open on the Thursday, 31^st January. The hours for both these days will be 8.15 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.

COMING EVENTS: - This is updated each week.

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

Fri., 30^th November	Fusion Pageant at Berowra Village
Tue., 4^th December	Grandparents Day 9.20 a.m. start
Wed., 5^th December	Showcase – evening – 6.30 p.m. Whirlwinds only at JRFH Picnic Day Olympic Sports Stadium, Homebush
Sat, 8^th and Sun 9^th	Berowra Musical Society – Peter Pan
Mon., 10^th December	Tryouts for year 1 children – for Whizkids 2008 skipping team
Tue., 11th December	Infants Presentation Day – 10 am
Thurs., 13th December	Primary Presentation Day – 10 am
Sat, 15^th and Sun 16^th	Berowra Musical Society – Peter Pan
Mon., 17th December	Year 6 farewell; Year 6 Tunnel
Wed., 19th December	End of year Picnic Day
Fri., 21st December	Last day of Term 4 – Happy Christmas!

SKIPPING NEWS

Tryouts begin Monday, 10^th December. Any Year 1 children who wish to audition for the Whizkids 2008 team, please fill in the form below and return to Mrs Norman by Friday, 7^th December.

NAME:……………………………………………….. CLASS:………………

wishes to try out for the 2008 Whizkids Team.

I understand that lessons will be held at lunchtime (once a week) throughout the year.

Parent’s Name:………………………………………………..

(please print)

Parent’s Signature:………………………………………..

Date:……………………………………….

CANTEEN NEWS

CANTEEN ROSTER

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

Wednesday, 5^th December – Julia Vaughan

Friday, 7^th December – Sian Mander, Helen Taylor

Wednesday, 12^th December – Volunteer needed please

Friday, 14^th December – Karen Barnicoat, Georgina Jackson

Year 6 Roster:

Friday, 30^th November – Dylan and Lima

Monday, 3^rd December – Tanya and Amelia

Wednesday, 5^th December – Vanessa and Jack

Friday, 7^th December – Samantha and Sarah

Monday, 10^th December – Tanya and Ellena

Wednesday, 12^th December – Sophie and Monique

Friday, 14^th December – Peter and Jessica

Paddle Pop Lick and Win Campaign will be running for the whole of Term 4 and some of Term 1, 2008. Over 50 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. Prizes will be given out and 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.

Canteen Volunteers for 2008

The canteen could not run without the help of our fantastic volunteers. Extra volunteers are always needed and are extremely appreciated. All training is provided, there is nothing hard to learn; you are already qualified; you are parents and grandparents. That is the only qualification you need. If you would like to give the canteen a try in 2008 I would love to hear from you.

New Price List in 2008

In Term 1, 2008, a new price list will be sent home. I am sorry to have to put prices up a bit but our suppliers have informed me that all of their prices will be going up at the end of this year.

CHRISTMAS MEALS

Available Friday, 30^th November. No pre orders needed.

Santa’s Special Chicken burger Mineral Water Santa Treat $5.00

Rudolph’s Recipe Hotdog Flavoured Milk Popcorn Christmas Treat $5.00

Snowman’s Surprise Salad Box Plain Juice Christmas Treat $5.00

Please note: Christmas treats will be a red day food treat. Tania Enever

COMMUNITY NOTICES AND ADVERTISEMENTS

Berowra Musical Society, a community theatre group in Berowra, is presenting its end of year pantomime “Peter Pan Saves Neverland”. Come and sing and dance your way through Never Never Land with Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Hook and the Crocodile. This production is suitable for all ages with audience interaction, dancing and a special appearance by Santa.
Dates for our pantomime are

December 8^th, 9^th, 15^th and 16^th @ 2pm

Wideview Public School Hall, Berowra Heights.

Tickets on sale at the door.

MERIT AWARDS

Term 4 Week 6 Writing

KD Mikaela B., Braedon D. Taleah G.

KR Angus B., Bogle F Tiana D.

K/1W Marcus S., Ben M. Lucy W.

1L Tyrone P., Kaitlyn D. Heather B.

1W Daniel B., Matthew W. Patrick B.

1/2M Mason F., Nicholas F. Leyla M.

2N Lochie B., Amelia H. Brittany B.

2/3C Emily V., Nick McM., Aidan B.,

Thomas G. Will H.

3H Brock V., Kobe Bl-S., May Rose H.,

Abby F. Amy McC.

4B Savannah P., Storie K.,

Charlotte B., Jake S. Sally L.

4/5M Lucas C., Maddi J., Breonie J.,

Arriahne R., Connor McF. Rebecca J.

6H Sharon G., Hayley B., Charlotte B. Bronte B.

6W Nathan C., Ellena W., Nick T.,

Tanya H. Chloe de A.

Week 4

2/3C Jessica B., Tyesn W., Laura T. Robert K.

3H Caia K., Max L., Nathan R. Connor H.

4B Ben G., Savannah P., Emma F.,

Zac C., Connor M. Charlotte B.

4/5M Gordon A., Cassie Z., Daniel E.,

Lor’ence G., Edna B. Aiden A.

5B Molly B., Nelson C., Riley T.,

Nadirah P-I. Claudia P.

6H Jacinta F., Emily P-F., Bronte B. Ilana B.

6W Lachlan L., Rosalynd R.,

Sophie G., Brendan D. Chloe De A.

SILVER AWARDS

Shenaye R., Laura K., Benjamin A., Zac C., Edna B., Ben G., Lachlan L., Leyla M., Charlotte B., Chantelle B., Jae M., Zac L., Jonah K-B.

Sydney Adventist Hospital’s

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Sunday, 9^th December

Featuring

Amelia Farrugia

Kane Alexander

Dora the Explorer

Front lawn, 185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga from 4 p.m.- kids activities and food fair

6.30 p.m. Sanitarium weet-bix kids children’s concert

8 p.m. Main carols program plus Fireworks Spectacular

For more info see www.sah.org.au