Dear Wideview
Families,
Welcome
back for 2008! Our numbers have stabilised with the full quota of staffing
allocated as we had hoped based on our estimates for 2008 in 2007. We predicted
14 classes and we have 14 classes. As always we allocate students to a teacher
at the beginning of the school year on the proviso that some changes may have
to be made.
We
hope that your child is beginning to settle in their new environment and
adjusting to teacher styles but this can take a few weeks for some students.
Welcome
to our delightful kindergarten students who have settled beautifully, which I’
m sure was due to the ‘best start’ program run for them in Term 4 2007.
Our
Yr 6 leaders are off to leadership camp and I will be having my first morning
tea with all prefects on their return next week.
Warm
regards,
Cherie
Bourke
Wideview
Principal
This
year’s Parent Information Evening will be on Tuesday 12th February.
Come along to meet your child’s teacher and find out what exciting learning
programs they will be involved in for this year.
Times are:
|
K-2 |
5:00pm |
|
Years 3-4 |
5:30pm |
|
Years 5-6 |
6:00pm |
See
you there,
Terry
McKinnon
WAKAKIRRI AUDITIONS
Auditions
for our 2008 Wakakirri team will take place next week (week 3). It is students
own responsibility to attend the appropriate audition.
Students
should have attended a lesson this week to learn a short audition piece. Next week students will audition. Years 3
& 4 are to audition on Wednesday, 13th February. Years 5 & 6
are to audition on Thursday, 14th February
The 2008 Wakakirri Team will
be announced on Monday, 18th February.
If
you are successful in your audition, you will need to attend Wakakirri lessons
on the following days beginning in Week 4.
Tuesday
– Year 5 & 6 Girls
Wednesday
– Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Boys
Thursday
– Year 3 & 4 Girls
All
lessons will run from 8 – 9am
Cost
Fees
for Wakakirri will be as follows:
·
$77
per term with a discount of $5.00 if paid in advance (i.e. end of previous
term).
·
If
your child is selected in the Wakakirri team, Term 1 fees will need to be paid
by the end of week 4. Students who are not selected in the team do not have to
pay for the 2 lessons that they attended.
·
There
will be a Wakakirri Levy that will need to be paid in Term 1. (Last year the
levy was $30).
·
There
will also be a bus and dinner fee. (Last year the fee was $20).
Wakakirri
is an extra curricular activity and as such costs cannot be covered by school
funds. Each student and his/her parents should have last year signed an
agreement, agreeing
1.
that
all fees will be paid in advance (except Term 1 – end of Week 4) - students will not be permitted to take part
in lessons unless they have paid;
2.
that
students attend all lessons (except in case of illness)
3.
that
students attend the Wakakirri Competition.
If
you have any questions please do not hesitate to see us.
Angela
Reynolds and
This year’s swimming carnival will be on
Friday 29th February at Hornsby Aquatic Centre. We will need parent
volunteers to help the day run as smoothly as possible. If you would be able to
help on the day could you please let me know or let the school office know.
Thankyou
Terry McKinnon
Wideview PS
School Band 2008
2008 will be an exciting year for our
school band.
We
are pleased to announce that we have a new and amazingly talented band leader –
E-Yang Liu.
We
will be holding a band meeting next Wednesday at 1:05pm in the music room. It
is a chance for students and parents to come and meet E-Yang and find out more
about this year’s exciting band program.
If
you are not in the band but are interested in joining the band please come too!
Malcolm
Harpur
Band
Liaison Parent
LIBRARY 2008
Borrowing for this year will begin on Monday 18 February. Please encourage
your children to have their library bags ready for that week. If your children
intend participating in this year’s Premier’s
Reading Challenge, they can start reading up to 5 personal choice books
which they have at home. These books can be included on their reading list for
the challenge. Titles on this year’s official reading list can be found on the Premier’s
Chris Price Teacher Librarian
FROM THE OFFICE………………………………………
TEXT BOOKS
Payment
for textbooks is due Friday, 15th February and they will be ready
for distribution to the student on Monday, 18th February.
Costs
this year are:
KD,
KR, KW - $19.60 1A, 1L – $30.90
2C, 2M - $32.70 2N -
$27.20 3N - 31.00
3H
- $37.10 4B, 4C - $36.50 5M - $35.00
6W - $25.00 5/6Mc - $26.50
Payment
can be made at any time previous to this date or on the assigned day. The children who have prepaid will be issued
with their books on the Monday. Text
books will not be issued until payment has been received.
Invoices
will be sent home with your child as soon as possible and these will also
include other items such as, Voluntary School Contribution ($120 or $112 if
paid in Term 1), Year 6 Canberra Camp – 29th to 31st October,
2008 ($325 approx. which can be paid off
in instalments of any denomination), dance tuition, etc. as appropriate to your
child/ren.
EAA COMPETITIONS
– Years 3-6
These
competitions – English, Maths, Writing, Computer Skills, Science – are organised
by the
Various
forms will be sent home this week for your attention and following is more
information on each.
FAMILY DETAIL
SHEETS
The
Family Detail Sheets are on mauve paper and show all the information we have on
our computers at the present time. We
apologise if you have already advised the office of any changes that don’t
appear on the sheets (some were received after the sheets were printed). It is requested that you please check the
sheets, make any corrections and return them to the office by 19th February.
PLEASE RETURN THE SHEETS WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE MADE ANY
CORRECTIONS. Also please initial the
sheet to indicate that you have seen it.
This information is extremely important as in the event of illness,
emergency, etc., we need to be able to contact you. Thank you
ACCOUNTS
Statements
of Accounts have been sent to all families (this is done on the request of the
P&C). Please note that some payments
may have already been made by you since the printing of these statements. Unfortunately there is always an
overlap
but if you have paid any or all of
the statement please disregard. If you
have any queries please contact the office.
These accounts are sent out at the beginning of each term.
ASTHMA AND
ALLERGY FORMS
These
forms enable us to focus on students who have asthma, allergies, medical problems,
etc., and to devise appropriate management plans for them. It would be appreciated if these forms could
also be returned at your earliest opportunity whether or not your child has
asthma, etc.
ADMINISTRATION
OF MEDICATION
Just
a reminder that the office does not administer medication except for chronic
conditions. In general, most
antibiotics, etc., can be given outside school hours. If your child has a chronic condition that
requires medication during the day,
please
advise the office and the appropriate forms will be sent to you for
completion. All administering of
medication requires approval from the Principal.
MONEY COLLECTION
Another
reminder. Money collection days are
Tuesday and Thursdays and credit/eftpos cards can only be swiped on these days
between the hours of 9 to 11 a.m. Credit
payment can be made by completing a form available from the office, or in some
cases the form will be printed on the request for payment. Payments for
multiple children can be made on the one cheque/credit card payment but a
separate permission envelope must be completed for each child, for each
excursion.
If
you have any queries please contact the office.
If
you do not receive any or all of the above documents please contact the office.
Thank
you, Julie, Margaret and Jenee
The competition is back for 2008. I have received some photos taken in the
holidays from some great photographers.
Start taking your photos for round one now. Photos will be due in a few weeks time. Full details about the competition will be
available in the newsletter next week.
The theme for round one is Summer.
Start emailing your photos
now.
Send your emails to ruth.carlos@education.nsw.gov.au
with text in the email saying who has taken the photo.
CLASS LIAISON
PARENTS IN 2008
Class Liaison
Parents is a fun job. Parents give up
some of their time to co-ordinate jobs for the teacher. eg. Covering
books, Helping the children with their
art. You could organise a morning tea or
park afternoon for the children and parents to get to know each other. Also typing of the class list to be used for
parent to parent contact to organise play dates for the children.
You are not expected
to do any of this by yourself. You could
ask other parents if they would like to help.
In doing so your child and their teacher will think you are wonderful.
These are positions
that not only pay smiles but are a great way to get to know your teacher, the
children in the class and the other parents.
Any questions ask
your teacher or phone Liesel Balken (year 5 parent) 94562114 mobile 0414342502 email lbalken@gmail.com
All parents are
invited to come along to a morning tea in the Involvement room (Clothing Pool
room) to find out more. This is an
informal morning tea and there is no commitment necessary. Please come along for coffee/tea and a chat.
Involvement room (Clothing
Pool room) 9.20am Tuesday 12th February.
CANTEEN NEWS
Canteen Roster –
Wednesday, 5th
February – Julia Vaughan
Friday, 8th
February – Karen Barnicoat, Georgina
Wednesday, 13th
February – volunteer needed please
Friday, 15th
February – volunteers needed please
Canteen Volunteers - New canteen volunteers are needed to
help out in the canteen. It is really easy and also lots of fun. Join up with a friend and do a day together
or put your name down and make new friends.
Your children would love to see you at the canteen. Please come and see me or send in a note with
any time you can spare to help out.
New Items
Meatlovers Pizza
Sub $2.50 each
Arnotts 16.5g
French Fries 90c each
CC’s 24g Cheese
90c each
Kettle Honey Baked
Ham 24g
90c each
Kettle Original
Chips 24g 90c each
New Price List - A new price list will be coming home
this week. Stick it to your fridge or inside your pantry cupboard so that it is
always easy to find. There are some new
items and also some items have gone up in price. Slushies are on the list but are not
available at the moment. I put it in the
canteen news when they become available.
Special Canteen Days
Red Days
We have 2 Red Days
per term which is when we have available food which is not normally at the
canteen. For example, lollies or hot
chips. The Red Days will be advertised
in the canteen news.
Special Meal Deal Days
These days are
also advertised in the newsletter and they are days when we have a special meal
deal. For example: Hotdog, popcorn and Choc Milk for $4. The special price is only available on the
day.
Special Food Days
Another day also
advertised in the newsletter. This food
which is classed as “green” food which means we can have it at the canteen
anytime. For example, Pancake Day.
Thanks, looking
forward to meeting new parents.
Tania Enever
CLOTHING
POOL NEWS
Many thanks to those people who responded to
our uniform appeal. Still more in ALL
sizes would be appreciated.
GOOD NEWS
The polar fleece jackets have arrived ($40.00). Plenty in stock now. Those that have pre-ordered please collect.
Soon a form will come home to pre-order
winter uniforms. Please return by end of
week 3, (Friday, 15th February) to guarantee your order is secured.
CLOTHING POOL OPENING HOURS
Hours: 8.00 a.m. to 9.30 THURSDAYS
Shayne
Littley 9456 1253 shayne4boys@hotmail.com
COMING EVENTS:
- This is updated each week.
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Friday,
29th February |
Swimming
Carnival |
|
Friday,
7th March |
District
Swimming Carnival |
|
Thursday,
13th March |
Selective
High Schools Test |
|
Thursday,
20th March |
C.A.R.E.S.
– Year 5 |
|
Friday,
21st March |
Good
Friday |
|
Monday,
24th March |
Easter
Monday |
|
Friday,
11th April |
Last
day of Term 1 |
|
Monday,
28th April |
School
Development Day` |
|
Tuesday,
29th April |
Term
2 begins |
|
Monday,
12th to Thursday, 15th May |
State
Numeracy and Literacy tests –
Years 3 and 5 |
|
Monday,
19th May |
Sydney
Colonial Show – Years 3 and 4 |
|
Thursday,
22nd May |
School
Photos |
|
27th
May to 3rd June |
EDUCATION
WEEK |
|
Thursday,
29th May |
EAA
Science Competition |
|
Monday,
9th June |
Queen’s
Birthday weekend |
|
Thursday,
12th June |
EAA
Writing Competition |
|
25th,
26th,30th June and 1st July |
Life
Education |
|
Friday,
4th July |
Last
day of Term 2 |
|
Sat.,
11th to Sat 20th July |
World
Youth Week – School facilities and grounds unavailable
for general community use |
|
Monday,
21st July |
School
Development Day |
|
Tuesday,
22nd July |
First
day of Term 3 |
|
Tuesday,
29th July |
EAA
Maths Competition |
|
Wednesday,
30th July |
O.C.
Test |
|
Tuesday,
12th August |
“Rev
It Up” – Book Week performance EAA
English Competition |
|
Tuesday,
26th August |
District
Field Events – Foxglove Oval |
|
Wednesday,
27th August |
EAA
Computer Skills Competition |
|
Thursday,
28th August |
District
Track Events – Waitara Oval |
|
Tuesday,
3rd September |
Back
up Field Events |
|
Thursday,
5th September |
Back
up Track Events |
|
Friday,
26th September |
Last
day of Term 3 |
|
Monday,
13th October |
First
day of Term 4 |
|
Wed.,
29th to Fri., 31st October |
Year
six to Canberra |
|
Friday,
19th December |
Last
day of Term 4 |
COMMUNITY NOTICES
AND ADVERTISEMENTS
PLAY
Registration Days 2008 are
as follows:
Saturday 2nd February
Sunday 17th February Warrina St
Oval, Come and Try – Skills and Drills, Free Sausage Sizzle –
Registration forms can also
be downloaded by visiting our website www.berowrawallabies.com.au
Details of how to register
and other information such as fees for 2008 are on the “JOIN US” page.
BJRLFC would like to welcome
“Millennium Health Club” as a sponsor for the 2008 season. As part of this sponsorship, we have
negotiated benefits, including a discounted membership for all registered players
and their immediate family.
“Congratulations Millennium Health Club”
ENQUIRIES
Lisa Cunningham
0403 137 421 0404 816 125 0404 210 499
Softball
Registrations
Kissing Point Softball Club are taking
registrations for girls softball for all ages and standards from 6 years
upwards. Juniors play at the same ground
(St Ives) and same time every week. All
junior teams have qualified coaches. We
have vacancies in all grades, including teeball and modball
Visit http://kissingpoint.softball.net.au
or contact kp-softball@optusnet.com.au
for more information.
FUN,
DIRT, BIKES, JUMPS, SPEED.
BMX - National
Sign-on / Open Day at Castle Hill.
BMX racing is a
fun and exciting sport that the whole family can enjoy. Riders sprint around a dirt track 350 metres long, with
jumps and turns. The sport makes its Olympic debut in
Kids and their parents can head down to our local club and see what BMX
racing is all about. There will be free BMX Basics Clinics on the
hour and a free sausage sizzle all day!
When:
Saturday 9th February 10am to 4pm. Stay around and watch our first race meeting
for the season at 5pm.
Where: Fred Caterson Reserve (Gilbert Rd) in
Castle Hill.
Just bring your bike, long-sleeved shirt, long pants and shoes. (The club has
some full-faced helmets and gloves to loan).
For more information please contact Deb on 9622 8110. See you there!
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A Caring School A Extension Class Selection for
2009 Year 6 students will have an
opportunity to sit placement tests for our Year 7 extension class
for 2009 on Saturday 15 March 2008 9.30am to 12.30pm in the school's Multi-Purpose Centre Please contact the school for
further information. Telephone: 9449 4233
Fax: 9983 9332 Principal: Graeme McMartin |
COME AND PLAY SOFTBALL
A FUN GAME FOR EVERY GIRL OR WOMAN OF ANY
AGE OR ABILITY
Register with Chase Softball
Club
Sat 9 Feb 10am-4pm Hornsby Mall
Sun 10 Feb 2pm-4pm Mount Colah PS
Details at
www.chase.softball.net.au
or phone 0418CHASE4
HORNSBY
JUNIOR
Play
rugby with HORNSBY JUNIORS IN 2008
Please pre-register for the
2008 season online at:
Please check the website for
further details or contact:
John Finn (President) 0414
800 606, or,
Ian Crothers (Registrar)
0439 252 430
CASUAL
TOW TRUCK DRIVER
We require a licensed tow
truck driver to deliver our mobile learning centres to schools in to the
Applicants will be required
to undergo a Working with Children Check for more information and interview
phone 9673 3222 or 0414967332