Dear Wideview families,

Art Show Thank You

Firstly thank you to all of Wideview’s very clever students for sharing their artistic creations with our school community. Thank you to the fantastic Wideview teachers who worked with the children to create such an amazing Art Gallery. Thank you to Julie Steptoe and Jenee Fawdry who always do a fantastic job handling all administration.

A huge thank you must go to Cassie Clark and Sandy Warburton for their enthusiasm, support and artistic talent. Many children were able to paint the mural which Cassie designed on the storage container and participate in the craft activities which Sandy organised. Thank you also to our Art Show parent coordinators: Victoria Gleeson, Andy Day, Shane Orre, Emily Howe, Michelle Watson, Emma Gillies, Dianne Stoddart, Katrine Marshall, Liesel Balken and Julie King. These wonderful parents coordinated the children’s art and craft activities and the canteen.

Thank you to all of the hardworking parents and grandparents, who gave up their time on the day to assist with the craft activities, work in the canteen, set and pack up.

Thank you also to:

§ Ruth Carlos who spent hours sewing our new black fabric to create the gallery.

§ Banjo Vogt, Daniel Adam, Robyn Adam, Ian Coleman and Terry McKinnon for putting up the cabling, hooks and black fabric.

§ Steph Lake for coordinating all advertising and creating the PowerPoint presentation.

Thank you to the market stall holders for being at our show and donating raffle prizes.

Thank you to all parents for your generosity and for supporting Wideview Public School. A total of $2193.20 was raised on the day. This money will go towards buying quality resources for Wideview’s Creative Arts Programs.

I sincerely apologise if I have forgotten to thank anyone.

Thanks again

Angela Reynolds

Gifted and Talented News

Wideview Public School is a member of the Northside Gifted & Talented Network. The Northside Gifted & Talented Network is a group of 14 schools, both Departmental and Independent, from the North Shore and Northern Districts of Sydney that work together to provide opportunities for gifted and talented students within the member school.

The NSG&T Aims are to provide the following:

§ Workshops within the member schools that cater to students of different ages across a variety of subjects.

§ Professional Development in the area of Gifted Education for teachers of member schools.

§ Information for parents of member schools.

The Network invites you to attend our parent seminar for 2009.

Star Track (Trek!) the Next Generation: Educating tomorrow’s leaders, implications for today’s gifted child.

When? Wednesday 11^th November 2009 at 7:30pm

Where? Centenary Centre at Ravenswood School for Girls

Enter via Gate 3 in Henry St Gordon.

Who? Parents of students in the 14 member schools of the Northside Gifted & Talented Network.

Our guest presenter will be Wilma Vialle, who is Director of Graduate Teaching, Faculty of Education, and Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, at the University of Wollongong. She is the 2006 Eminent Australian Award recipient in the field of gifted education.

Tickets are available at a nominal cost of $5. These must be pre-purchased from our school office by Thursday 1^st October and are limited in number.

For more information please see Terry McKinnon or Angela Reynolds

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

Shayne Littley 9456 1253

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS!

To any parents or children who have taken photos at school events (swimming/athletics carnivals, excursions, gardening, band and dance events, etc), could you please send copies of these photos to me at stephanie.lake@det.nsw.edu.au

This contribution to our end of year slide show is greatly appreciated.

Stephanie Lake, Computer Teacher

Wideview is collecting used batteries to be recycled in conjunction with Hornsby Shire Council. Bring all your used batteries to school. Any household batteries can be included to be recycled. This includes rechargeable batteries, Alkaline batteries, watch batteries, appliance batteries, mobile phone and even laptop batteries. Please no car batteries. The recycling bin is located behind Mrs Dempsey’s classroom in infants (next to lost property).

WOOSHC News

AGM meeting is Monday 28^th September 2009 at Berowra Village Tavern.

Everyone is welcome; hope to see some new faces.

Year 2 Mum's Social Night 22^nd September

Please come along for a night out at

Berowra Pub on Tuesday 22 September
from 7pm dinner and trivia or just catch up.
7573 RSVP to Martine L 9456 or martine.b@bigpond.com so we can book a table.

2009 SCHOOL CALENDAR

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

SEPTEMBER
Wed., 16^th	Syd Nth Athletics Carnival P&C Meeting
Thurs, 17th	Performing Arts Evening
Sat., 19^th	Shopping Bus Trip
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 Yr 5
Fri., 25^th	Berowra Musica
Mon., 28th	WOOSHC AGM
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
Mon., 26^th	Waste Watchers
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
Wed., 9^th	Primary Presentation
Tues., 15^th	Picnic Day; Yr 6 Farewell
Wed., 16^th	Snowball raffle and Year 6 tunnel
Thurs., 17^th	First day of School Holidays

CANTEEN NEWS:

Roster for Term 2 – SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER

Fri., 11^th Karen Barnicoat

Mon., 14^th Volunteer needed please

Wed., 16^th Volunteer needed please

Fri., 18^th Natasha Birt

Mon., 21^st Volunteer needed please

Wed., 23^rd Volunteer needed please

Fri., 25^th Robyn Adam

Mon., 28^th Volunteer needed please

Wed., 30^th Volunteer needed please

JOIN FORCES AND WIN CAMPAIGN.

Ends Friday 4^th September. Please have all entries in by this date so I can send them away.

New Items

Mini sultanas 40c each, fruity bites 30c, Hello Panda biscuits 70c each. Frozen orange quarters 20c each.

New Price

JJ noodle snacks are now 40c each.

No longer available

Nachos, chicken nuggets and pizzas.

Fruit and Veg Week

7^th till 11^th September. During this week the canteen will have all the fruit, frozen pineapple, rockmelon, watermelon and fruit salad that we have had available for the join forces and win campaign. Any child who orders an apple, banana, mandarin or orange will get a prize. Also during this week the teachers will be talking about fruit and vegetables in the classroom.

Thanks Tania Enever.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

ISSUE 6 due 10^th September, 2009

LOST

Sam Words worth (4/5B) has misplaced his school hat which is clearly labeled on the inside with “Sam W” written in liquid paper. It was purchased new this year. Would parents please mind checking their children’s hats to see if anyone has accidentally taken the wrong has home.

Many thanks Juliet Wordsworth

9456 6101/0403 319 627

YEAR 1 SOCIAL AFTERNOON

Warrina Street Park

Friday 11th September

3:30pm

Thankyou, Katrine

BEROWRA NETBALL CLUB

NEWS…

Congratulation to the following players who were part of the teams from the Kuring-Gai Netball Assoc that played in their Grand Finals on 5/9/09

The 10A/2 team who were runners-up - Stephanie C, Jessica F, Samantha H & Eloise W.

The 11C team who were undefeated premiers – Ally C, Rebekah H, Beth J & T Stephens.

(Coached by Cassie Clark and Alana Goudie)

11C Team

And congratulations to the Wideview mums who also won their Grand Final, from the B4 team – Lyn B,

Tracey C, Debbie G & Donna S.

WELL DONE!

MIND QUEST 2009

Quakers Hill H.S. Lalor Road, Quakers Hill.

On Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1^stNovember

9.30am – 3.30pm the fifty second Mind Quest program will be held for gifted and talented primary students

From years 1-6 at Quakers Hills HS . These include gifted and talented students, gifted underachievers and student with well above average ability with a special interest. Student will have the opportunity to participate in over 38 exciting, fast paced courses in the two day program. They include courses in chemistry, earth science, drama, lego robotics, art and much, much more. Most of these highly successful courses have been run in the past and student’s evaluations suggest that they have been challenged and enriched by the experience. The cost of the weekend is $150 (including GST).

2009.

Please see Miss Reynolds for a brochure or Shelagh Poray 024233 2328.

Closing date: End of term 3 Friday 2^nd October, 2009

Community Notices

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

BUY BUILDING SUPPLIES

Visit Australia’s largest online building materials mall

Over 300 shopfronts all in the one place!!

Guaranteed lowest prices on all goods

-Go on…support a local business!

Buybuildingsupplies.com.au

Berowra Heights based business

PLUMBER

Gasfitter – Drainer

New – Renovations – Maintenance – Guttering

Paul Bourke

Phone: 9456 3520

Mob: 0418 642241

GRANDPARENTS FORUM

Are you a grandparent who provides care of support for your grandchild or kin because their parent has a mental illness?If so, you are invited to a series of forums specifically for you. There will be guest speakers and you will have a chance to share your experiences and discuss relevant issue and strategies to deal with them.

DATES: 2nd Wednesday of September, October and November.

VENUE: Bradfield Park Wellbeing Centre. 41 Alfred Street, Milsons Point

COST: Free

TIME: 10:30am-2pm

RSVP ESSENTIAL: Contact Mary Ann on 98200675

41 Alfred Street Milsons Point

Art & Drama Classes for young people 8-12 years.

Date: 12-16 October

Time: 10-4pm

Venue: Bradfield Park Wellbeing Centre

This program is for a targeted group of young people living in Northern Sydney. For more information about who is eligible please contact Megan Evans

If you are interested or want more information call Megan Evans. Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service. Phone: 9448 3155 mcevans@nsccahs.health.ns

KISSING POINT SOFTBALL

Kissing Point Softball Club is taking registrations for girls Twilight Teeball and Modball. This is held every THURSDAY evening 15^th October to 26^th November in Term 4 this year. Cost is only $30 for the 6 week season. New players are provided a free backpack, which includes a glove. All players are provided a playing shirt.

Games are held every week at St Ives. Training commences at 5pm, followed by the game at 6pm. A free BBQ is available.

Teeball is for 5-9 year-olds or Modball for 9-11 year olds. Coaches are provided by the club.

For more information and registration forms visit our website at www.kp-softball.com or email us on kp-softball@optusnet.com.au

Tim Bridge
President
Kissing Point Softball Club
T: 02-9456-4705
M: 0413 003 711
http://kissingpoint.softball.net.au

K rner Kidz

Calling All Year 6

Do you have any photos reflecting your time at Wideview from kindy to now? All photos are required by year 6 students to make a special keepsake DVD to take with you when you leave at the end of this year. An orange folder is kept in Mr McKinnon’s classroom for you to put your photos in to be scanned and returned. Your kindy school portrait photo would also be appreciated to help make a before and after slideshow.

Ben

Father’s Day Breakfast

Last Friday all the fathers and their children came down at 7:00am to school to have their egg, bacon and sausage sandwich’s and for all the children to show there dads what work they have been up to this last semester!! It was a BIG success!! A lot of dads came up to spend the morning with their kids and to eat their yummy sandwiches! All the children and there fathers had a great time eating there sandwich’s and after, all the kids showed all the fathers their work they have done over the past semester on the computers and in there classrooms!! Some of the fathers and there children played handball, showed them the new colourful container near the netball courts and had nice warm coffee!!!!! Overall I’m sure everyone had a really good time at the Fathers day breakfast!!

By Tara

JOKE

Q: Why did Tigger look in the toilet

A: He was looking for Pooh

WELL DONE

TRACK TEAM

The Art Show

Last Wednesday, Wideview had the Art Show. Weeks before, every class was preparing for it and having fun while doing it. All the children were painting, sculpting, drawing, taking pictures and designing. Overall it was awesome with stalls including Sand Art, Calligraphy, Pet Rocks and best of all the mural painting.

We can’t wait until next year!!!

By Asha

Looking forward to the

Performing Arts Evening

We are all looking forward to the Performing Arts Evening which is on the 17^th of September next week. We are all excited to see what sort of talent the children at Wideview have. All the groups are practising as hard as they can whilst having fun together to make sure they amaze you with their wonderful talents.

By Arriahne

No Bullying or Swearing

Over the past few months a few Wideview students in the SRC have been commenting on how much bullying and bad language there is in the playground. This is mainly happening in primary and other students don’t like it.

Not only should the playground be a fun place but no-one at Wideview likes having their feelings hurt. Bullying isn’t cool it leaves you without friends.

Bad language offends people and is rude. Substitute bad language for good words or no words at all.

Here at Wideview, we want all children to be happy so no bullying or bad language.

The older children that are not using appropriate behaviour please remember to set a good example and not a bad one.

Wideview is a great school and should be known for great things.

By Asha

Inspiration

Today I am going snorkelling. My friend, Julia said she would take me out on her boat. I am about to drive to meet her, so we can go out. I have just got to find my keys. I look everywhere and guess where they are, in the fridge. When I pick them up they are so cold that I drop them. When they hit the ground they made a beautiful sound, a bit like rain hitting the ground hard and fast. I will now go out to the car because I am already late. I finally start driving and I think to my self “I wasted so much time looking for my keys and it’s such a beautiful day!” As I drive into the beach parking lot, I see Julia waiting for me. “Hi Julia, sorry I took so long!” “Let’s go!” We are out, bobbing up and down as the waves roll under us. I put my heavy gear on and checked my air tank is full. Then I jump into the water. I start to swim. As I get deeper and deeper the ocean gets more beautiful, with the crystal blue water and the sun shimmering through. I can’t believe this is all real.

I see a wonderful school of fish. There are so many different colours coming from coral and divine animals.

As I swim little bubbles float up from my mouth, bobbing up and down in a line.

I check my air tank but I don’t have very much air left! But I haven’t seen all the beautiful things!

I decide to go back up, but I don’t want to.

I look down for one last time, and then go up to the boat.

As soon as I get all my heavy gear off I say to Julia “that was pure inspiration!”

By Sophie

In January and February 2010, students, aged 15 – 18 years, from over 15 countries will be arriving in Australia to study at local schools for 5 or 10 months. Opportunities exist to act as a host family in 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

HORNSBY SHIRE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE

Questacon science shows

Fizzies Education Shows

Evening & Holiday Storytime Sessions

$10.00 per child

Ages 5-12 (children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult).

Bookings are essential for all activities.

Hornsby Library 9847 6813

Pennant Hills Library 9481 9630

Epping Library 9868 1711

Berowra Library 9456 3913

Tickets must be paid for one week prior to each event.

NORTH SYDNEY GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL OPEN DAY

Wednesday, 23^rd September 2009

9:30am-11:30am

Address by Principal and performances by students 9:30-10:30am

Please note there is no parking in the school grounds.

Enquiries: Mrs Jenni Cooper

9922 6666 ext 104

BROOKLYN SPRING FAIR 2009

13TH SEPTEMBER 10AM – 4PM

This year the Brooklyn Spring fair has a fantastic day lined up for all your family! Live entertainment by local talented performers including the J-Rock kids. Meet Garry the Oyster Farmer & special presentation by Crocodile Encounters at 12noon! Loads of rides (wrist bands for all day access) jumping castle, obstacle course, animal petting zoo, motorised cars & free balloons! Great raffle prizes including family accommodation at Little Wobby Beach, Seafood platter from Lifeboat Seafood and lots more. Over 40 market stalls, scrumptious food & beverages and our legendary “Pony Pooing” competition with $500 prize money! Location: Brooklyn Public School, Brooklyn Rd, Brooklyn with plenty of parking near the Fire Station just a short walk to the school. A fund-raising

Enq: Hawkesbury River Childcare Centre on

02.9985 7362 Margaret Tillson

October School Holiday Program

Bradfield Park Wellbeing Centre

Total amount paid:………………………………………