Lane Cove West Public School
Respect Responsibility Endeavour Chatters Term 1 Week 3
15th February, 2018 Avalon Avenue, Lane Cove NSW 2066
Ph: 9427 4743 Fax: 9418 6865
Email: [email protected]
Principal’s Report
Parent Information Evening
Our Parent Information Evening will be held tonight, Thursday 15 February. The times are:
5.30-6.00pm – K-2 General Presentation on School Priorities and Procedures, Introduce K-2 Staff
6.00-6.45pm – K-2 Class Presentations in classrooms
6.15-6.45pm – 3-6 General Presentation on School Priorities and Procedures, Introduce 3-6 Staff
6.45-7.30pm – 3-6 Class Presentations in classrooms
Please Note: The General Presentations will be very similar so parents do not need to attend both.
Kindergarten 2018– First Day!
Addressing Concerns
As a school community, we understand that at times parents may have a concern that needs to be addressed. We encourage all parents to bring any concern to our attention to allow us the opportunity to resolve concerns in a timely manner so that a safe and harmonious school environment is maintained. Concerns may include:
Academic progress of your child
Welfare or social wellbeing of your child
The actions or behaviour of other students
An inquiry about school procedures, guidelines or practice.
CONCERN APPROPRIATE ACTION
The academic progress of your child Directly contact your child’s teacher either by note, by phone, email or in person to arrange a suitable time to discuss any issues. The welfare or social wellbeing of your child For minor issues directly contact your child’s teacher to clarify information. For more serious concerns, contact the office. State the nature of the concern and arrange a suitable time to talk with the class teacher or Assistant Principal. The actions or behaviour of other students Contact the class teacher for a classroom problem. Contact the stage Assistant Principal, Deputy Principal or Principal for playground problems. Under our child protection guidelines a parent is not to approach another student under any circumstance. An inquiry about school procedures, guidelines Contact the office. State the nature of the or practice concern and make an appointment to see the Deputy Principal or Principal. Any other concerns Contact the office. State the nature of the concern and make an appointment to see the Deputy Principal or Principal. Executive Structure for 2018 Term1:
Principal: Tania Weston
Deputy Principal: Callum Thomson
Assistant Principals: Kindergarten (Early Stage 1) – Rachel Saul
Years 1 and 2 (Stage 1) – Natalie Callan
Years 3 and 4 (Stage 2) – Samantha Silipo and Kieran Campbell
Years 5 and 6 (Stage 3) – James Josling
Classroom teachers, as well as the executive staff are available to support all our students and families throughout the year. Swimming Carnival
On Wednesday 7 February we had our Swimming Carnival at Lane Cove Aquatic Centre. Thank you firstly to Mrs Butler who was instrumental in organising the carnival. Many thanks also to all the teachers who worked tirelessly throughout the day to ensure it was a successful day. It was a wonderful opportunity to attend the carnival and see the students trying their best and having a great day.
Thank you as well to all the parent helpers for assisting on the day and to the many parents who came along and supported their children. The efforts of all is greatly appreciated and contributes to the sense of community that we have here at Lane Cove West PS. I look forward to seeing the students receive ribbons and age champions being named in the coming weeks. The Zone team will be announced in week 4. Vehicles in the School Carpark
I would like to remind all parents, grandparents or other family members that when dropping off and picking up students, please do not drive your vehicle into the staff carpark at any time of the day. The Department of Education, in light of the events at Banksia Rd PS last November, have issued a Safety Alert to all principals to review all access by vehicles onto school grounds.
In the coming weeks, the front school fence will be replaced to ensure entry onto school premises by parents, contractors and visitors is prohibited to ensure the safety of all students, staff and visitors during school hours.
We understand there are times when a parent or family member needs access to the disabled parking and this will be permitted after approval from the principal.
Parking Around the School – please obey road signage
On Monday afternoon, a car was parked in the Bus Stop zone on Cullen Rd after school. Not only is this illegal, it endangered the lives of students in our school who catch the bus home as they needed to be escorted by teachers onto the road to get on the school bus. We would like to remind parents and family members to obey the road rules surrounding the school to ensure the safety of our community.
As the safety of our students is one of our primary concerns, staff will take photos of cars parked illegally and these will be passed on to the police to ensure the safety of our students and community. Additionally, the school has contacted local rangers to patrol the school area before school and after school. Avalon avenue- Drop off and pick up procedure
Drop off– Morning Pick up– Afternoon
Only turn car around in the cul-de-sac Join the car queue in Avalon Ave Only drop children off between the Only turn car around in the cul-de-sac signs marked: Do not pick up any children until the ‘no parking 8-9:30am–2:30-4pm teacher on duty arrives to assist school days’ Only pick children up between the signs marked: DO NOT GET OUT OF CAR ‘no parking 8-9:30am–2:30-4pm A teacher has been assigned duty to help school days’ children get out of the car DO NOT GET OUT OF CAR DO NOT park your car between the signs A teacher has been assigned duty to help ‘no parking 8-9:30am–2:30-4pm school children get into the car. days’ DO NOT park your car between the signs ‘no This area is a designated drop off zone and parking 8-9:30am–2:30-4pm is not for parking and walking students school days’ onto school grounds. Skoolbag App
The Skoolbag App is our main form of daily communication. I encourage any parents who have not downloaded the App to do so. See leaflet at the end of the newsletter for more details about the app.
Tania Weston
Principal
Flu alert
Even though it is more common to catch the flu, or experience flu-like symptoms, in the colder months of the year, the school has already been notified of the first case of the flu. This is just a reminder that if your child is suffering the flu or flu-like symptoms please do not send them to school as this will help to minimise the spread of the flu to other students, staff and parents.
Other ways to help prevent flu include:
•keeping surfaces clean
•washing your hands regularly
•avoiding sharing cups and cutlery
•covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
This weeks value: Endeavour
Expectation: Embrace opportunities
Important Dates:
Feb 15 Parent information evening from 5.30pm (K-2), 6.15pm (3-6)
Feb 19 Kindergarten students begin regular finish time at 3.25pm
Feb 21 Year 5 excursion to Centennial Park
Feb 23 Kindergarten parent welcome drinks Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Yesterday our Kindergarten students enjoyed a lovely picnic with their favourite furry friends from home!
Stewart House Collection Bags
As you may have noticed, collection bags have been sent home with the children this week for the Stewart House clothes drive. These bags can be filled with clothes, accessories and manchester but please ensure that all items are clean and useable. This clothing drive provides help to almost 20,000 disadvantaged children and helps keep 7.5 million kilograms of waste out of landfill each year. Bags are to be taken to the disabled toilets next to the hall. As you can appreciate, we can not accept bags at the front office due to potential hazards for children and visitors. We thank you for your support!
The last day for collection will be Wednesday the 28th of February, after which they will be donated. Splitting of the Native Bee Hive Monday morning Stage 2 students were given a special opportunity to watch the splitting of our native bee hive. Thanks to Melissa Ballantyne from Sydney Stingless Bees, our bee hive has just become two! We learnt so much about the Queen Bee and the structure of the close knit community involving the drones and worker bees that help make our gardens strong by pollinating the flowering plants. Mindfulness Update
The Life Skills Group program, Mindfulness in Action, recently commenced and the students and teachers could not be more excited! Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present to what is happening in the moment, without thinking about the past or imagining the future. Life Skills Group programs are curriculum aligned. Each week Life Skills teachers facilitate classes aligning lifelong values, fundamental movement, and positive psychology through various games, breathing exercises, guided stories and relaxation. Each stage is developmentally appropriate and carefully geared to each specific year level. We are happy to be working with you, your child and the school community to support, grow, inspire, and build happy, healthy children. Life Skills Group is pleased to provide parents and carers with a weekly update on your child’s Mindfulness in Action Program. Please follow the ‘Snippets Newsletter’ and practise the daily activities with your child. Remembering that the practice of mindfulness works best when it is maintained regularly, even if in very small ways. We can assure you it will be fun and a lovely way to spend a few minutes extra with your child.
Week 2 Mindful listening and honesty
Listening is an important skill to develop in children and this week we focused on mindful listening and the value of honesty. The students practised listening mindfully by being really still and quiet, listening to a soothing sound and focusing on the start and ending of that sound. Students became aware that by continually incorporating mindful listening, we become more ‘tuned in’ and begin to hear conversations, sounds, feelings and thoughts in a clearer manner. Students identified reasons why it is important to be honest, how we show honesty and how it feels when people are dishonest. Students then practised being honest independently whilst being an active participant of a game. It was wonderful seeing children recognise that honesty helps us to all enjoy a game!
For parents/carers: Do we always really hear what our children are trying to tell us or convey? Today, make a conscious effort to mindfully communicate with your child, through listening and/or speaking. Perhaps take a mindful listening walk and tune into all the sounds around you.
P&C Update Class contact list survey Each year, contact lists need to be compiled for each class at our school, to help organise social events for the class, for communications from the P&C, and for teachers to quickly communicate with parents. To help us do that, please provide your contact details via the link below as soon as possible, so that contact lists can be compiled and distributed. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/lcwpscontact The survey only needs to be completed once for each family as several children can be listed. We will close the survey at 5pm Monday 19th February and distribute the lists to class parents. While you are completing the survey, please consider whether you would be willing to act as a class parent in 2018! Some information is included in the link, and you can indicate if you are willing to take on this role in the survey. Class parents will be appointed at the parent information evening on Thursday 15th February.
Thank you in advance for submitting your contact details!
School Banking School banking will resume once a new volunteer has been found to co-ordinate this program. The School Banking Co-ordinator role is a great volunteer job. It comes with full training, a fantastic group of volunteer “tellers”. It is a job that could be shared between two people and requires no more than 1 hour per week (currently on a Thursday Morning). For more information on the role, please contact Stuart Turner, President of the P&C via email [email protected] Band Update 1 February 2018
Parents on Duty Tues 13 Feb-Thurs 15 Feb Tues 20 Feb– Thurs 22 Feb
Concert Band Sonia Bannister Sonia Bannister
Junior Band No band Priscilla/Sarah Stante
Senior Band Deb Salmon Caroline Jerrems/Olejuru
Concert Band recommenced this week with their new Conductor, Yvonne Barton Leach, playing new music and sounding great despite the holidays. Please encourage your child to get back to a regular practice schedule.
Junior Band will commence next week on- Wednesday 21st Feb- 7.45-9am-(Conductor-Rachel Herbert)
Jazz Band- Wednesday 14th Feb– 3.30– 4.45pm- (Conductor-Stephan Schafer)
Senior Band- Thursday 15th Feb- 7.45-9.00am- (Conductor-Rachel Herbert)
Can you please inform your Band Coordinators if your child will not be returning to Band in 2018.
If there are any children in years 3, 4, 5 & 6 who wish to join the Band please contact us. If your child has experience playing previously, the band co-ordinators can discuss with you the level suitable for your child to join. New players always welcome - no previous experience necessary.
Ever thought of playing the drums?
We now have Nando tutoring in percussion at the school on Monday afternoons. He has a couple of lessons times available. These are
open to any students from LCWPS. Contact below for further details.
Band Committee 2018
Thank you to all the parents who have joined our committee. We look forward to a productive musical year!
If you would like to join our band committee please let us know, you can also reach Jane Corlett at [email protected] or on 0404 855 163 for further information.
Band Convenor: Jane Corlett
Junior, Senior, Concert Jazz Bands Email: [email protected] Bookclub
Due to a shortage of brochures children in Years 1, 5 and 6 did not receive a brochure last week, more have been ordered and we expect to have these out by this Friday. The brochure can be downloaded at www.scholastic.com.au\
Every Book Club order placed at our school earns 20% in Scholastic Rewards which are used to purchase FREE teaching materials and resources for the classroom and school library. We distribute 2 issues a term and orders are placed Online via LOOP (Linked Online Ordering & Payment platform). No cash or cheques accepted. Prior to the closing date, simply head to:
mybookclubs.scholastic.com.au/Parent/Register
Grab your child’s Book Club catalogue and either SIGN-IN or REGISTER your account.
Add your child’s first name and last initial (so the school knows who the book is for), then select your SCHOOL and your CHILD’S CLASS. Note: You can order for multiple children at once if they attend the same school.
Click on ORDER and enter the item number from the Book Club catalogue.
All orders are linked directly to the school for submission to Scholastic. Books will be delivered to your child’s classroom.
We will be reaching out for volunteers to help us with the unpacking and distribution of books!
Book Club Coordinators:
Julie Korowe: [email protected]
Caroline Elsik: [email protected]
Chess Club
Chess Club is open to all students from Year 1 and operates Mondays 3:30-4:30pm in the Year 5 classrooms. Children enrolled in OOSCH can still attend and will be escorted to OOSCH at the end of class. Run by the Sydney Academy of Chess catering for beginners to advance and offering the opportunity to participate in friendly inter-school tournaments during the year.
We have a new booking process this year, direct with the Sydney Academy of Chess:
To enrol please pay online with your credit card at www.sydneyacademyofchess.com.au/payment
Enter the code BSH8YWMEGT and fill in the electronic form, with your child’s details.
Benefits of learning chess include: Concentration Problem Solving Decision Making Responsibility Read more about Chess here: https://sydneyacademyofchess.com.au/benefits-chess
It’s not too late for Term 1, we are still taking enrolments!
Chess Club Coordinators: Julie Korowe [email protected] Anna Giuffrida
PLAY JUNIOR RUGBY League
Come and try events are a great way Come and Try Clinic for families to discover their local club Tuesday 13th February at 5pm and the modified games that are safe, Tantallon Oval - Epping Rd, Lane Cove fun and build confidence.
Online registrations are open! Visit www.lanecovetigers.com.au to register. Our modified rugby league games are fun for both boys and girls. No prior knowledge, skills or coordination are required to begin playing as the children are taught by coaches specially qualified for the age-modified games. Our coaches are actively involved on the field (up to age 7) to provide a safe and supportive environment for each child to learn the game, participate in a team and build confidence. The Safe Play code is enforced by qualified referees to allow children to focus on developing their skills and having fun. All junior rugby league clubs are family oriented groups run by local families and bound by the National Code of Conduct. Rugby League is a great sport to get kids active and meet new friends!
Mini Footy Mod League Rugby League Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 Ages 13+
Focusing on involvement and Progression to a more The full game played to learning through play without challenging and structured international rules in various the pressure of sticking to the game. age-appropriate grades. strict laws of the game.
E: [email protected] P: 0422 001 311 www.lanecovetigers.com.au
/lanecovetigers @lanecovetigers officiallanecovetigers Register before C O M E Easter to go into the draw to win a P L A Y A F L signed GWS Giants jersey WITH... 2018 SAFE AND FUN
Children play a modified version of the game that is fun and safe (no tackling for under 8s). Children will learn the fundamental motor skills vital for future
sport participation. Find out more at our registration tent in the LC plaza on 10 & 17 Feb
Auskick (Ages 5-8) Season starts on 8 April. Training and games held every Sunday at 8am. Juniors (Ages 9+) Girls and Boys teams Training: Wed/Thu Games: Sunday mornings (with some Friday night games). Season starts on 8 April
GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY WITH REGISTRATION FEES ONLY $180 FOR AUSKICK AND $230 FOR JUNIORS (INCLUDES UNIFORM FOR THE SEASON).
FOR MORE INFO, GO TO WWW.LANECOVECATS.COM/REGISTRATION Register before G I R L S , Easter to go into the draw to win a C O M E P L A Y signed AFLW AFL WITH... Giants jersey 2018 GIVE IT A GO AND HAVE FUN
We will be fielding girls- only teams in the U10, U12 and U15 age groups in 2018.
Rules are modified to allow girls to play in a safe, inclusive environment. Find out more at our registration tent in the LC plaza on 10 & 17 Feb
Training: Wed at Blackman Park (5-6pm)
Games: Sunday mornings, either at home on Blackman Park, or away in the Sydney North zone (Manly, Willoughby Mosman, Ryde, St Ives etc).
Season starts on 8 April
GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY WITH REGISTRATION FEES ONLY $230 (WHICH INCLUDES UNIFORM FOR THE SEASON).
FOR MORE INFO, GO TO WWW.LANECOVECATS.COM/GIRLS PLAY RUGBY LEAGUE IN 2018 FOR FREE!
With Brothers North Sydney JRLFC. From under 6’s to under 16’s. Bring your friends together and play rugby league.
SOME OF THE MANY BENEFITS OF THE CLUB: FREE access to NRL games Qualified referees FREE shorts, socks and playing jersey to keep Great qualified coaches to help you develop your skills Training shirt + playing bag Player insurance included Great social and family oriented club
To register FREE go to www.nsbrothers.com.au or call 0418 620 221 or 0412 144 271 for more information
Before and After School Tennis Lessons Blackman Park
“No Pay” Wet Weather Policy! Ask about “Active Kids” rebate
0420 715 308
Shane Latty ATPCA Advanced Pro Level Coach WWCC: 1079333E (Adult Coaching also available)
Lane Cove Timetable 2018 41- 43 Farran Street, Lane Cove North
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
3.45 – 4.45pm 3.45 – 4.30pm 3.30 – 4.00pm 3.30 – 5.00pm 9.30 – 10.00am 9.00 - 10.00am 5-12yrs Tap 4-7yrs (PreSch-Yr1) 3-5yrs (PreSch-K) Mini Performance Crew Twinkle Dance 5-13yrs (Levels 1-4) Acrodance Ballet (Yr1-4) Funky Jazz/ 18mths–3.5yrs Tap Studio 1 Studio 1 Studio 2 Hip Hop Studio 2 Studio 1 $155/term $150/term $130/term Studio 1 $130/term $155/term $200/term
4.45 – 5.45pm 4.30 – 5.20pm 4.00 – 4.30pm 3:30 - 4:20pm 10.00 – 11.00am 9.00 - 9.30am Teen Tap 5-7yrs (K-Yr2) 3-5yrs (PreSch-K) 9-13yrs (Yr3-6) Adult Beg/Int 3-6yrs (PreSch-K) (Levels 4-6) Funky Jazz/Hip Hop Funky Jazz/Hip Hop Boys Hip Hop/ Funky Jazz/ Hip Hop Funky Jazz/Hip Hop Studio 1 Studio 2 Studio 2 Breakdance Studio 1 Studio 2 $155/term $150/term $130/term Studio 2 $20/class $130/term $150/term $155/term
4.45 – 5.45pm 4.30 – 5.30pm 4.30 – 5.20pm 4.20 – 5.00pm 9.30 - 10.00am 7-11yrs 7-10yrs (Yr2-5) 6-9yrs (Yr1-3) 5-8yrs (K-Yr2) 3-6yrs (PreSch-Yr1) Contemporary/Lyrical Acrodance Ballet Boys Hip Hop/ Ballet Studio 2 Studio 1 Studio 2 Breakdance Studio 2 $155/term $155/term $150/term Studio 2 $130/term $150/term
5:50 - 6:50pm 5.30 – 6.30pm 4.30 – 5.30pm 5.00 – 6.00pm 10.00 - 11.00am 7-12yrs 7-10yrs (Yr2-4) 9-12yrs (Yr4-6) 7-10yrs 9-13yrs (Yr4-7) Musical Theatre Funky Jazz/Hip Hop Funky Jazz/ Hip Hop Acrodance Funky Jazz/ Hip Hop (Drama & Singing) Studio 2 Studio 1 Studio 1 Studio 1 Studio 2 $155/term $155/term $155/term $155/term $155/term
6.00 -7.00pm 5.30 – 6.30pm 5.30 – 6.30pm 5.00 – 6.00pm 10.00 - 11.00am Adult Tap 11yrs-Teen 9-12yrs (Yr4-6) Teen 6-8yrs (Yr1-3) Beg/Int Acrodance Ballet Ballet Funky Jazz/ Hip Hop Studio 1 Studio 1 Studio 2 Studio 2 Studio 2 $20/class $155/term $155/term $155/term $155/term $155/term
7.00 - 8.00pm 6.30 – 8.30pm 5.30 - 6.30pm 6.00 – 8.00pm 11.00 - 12.00pm Adult Adv Senior Performance 12yrs - Teen Open Performance Crew 7-11yrs Funky Jazz/Hip Hop Crew (Yr7 & 8) Funky Contemporary/Lyrical (Open age) Ballet Studio 1 Jazz/ Hip Hop Studio 1 Funky Jazz/Hip Hop Studio 2 $20/class Studio 1 $155/term Studio 1 $155/term $155/term $240/term $240/term
8.00 - 9.00pm 6.30 - 7.30pm 7.00 – 8.00pm 11.00 – 1.00pm Adult Tap Teen Adult Beg/Int Junior Performance Int/Adv Funky Jazz/Hip Hop Ballet Crew (Yr5 & 6) Studio 1 Studio 1 Studio 2 Funky Jazz/ Hip Hop $20/class $155/term $20/class Studio 1 $155/term $155/term $240/term
6.30 – 7.00pm 8.00 – 9.00pm Pointe Adult Beg/Int Studio 2 Funky Jazz/ Hip Hop $130/term Studio 2 $20/class $155/term
7.00 - 8.00pm Adult Advanced Ballet Studio 2 Private Lessons $20/class $155/term For Solo Competitions, Exam Preparation or Self Improvement, 8.00 - 9.00pm Private Lessons can be booked Adult Contemporary/Lyrical with a Teacher of your choice and Studio 1 $20/class are $35/30mins $155/term
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VIP Music est. 1984 www.learnmusicatschool.com.au DATE: Saturday 17 March, 2018 TIME: 9am – 1pm (Bookings essential*) LOCATION: Lane Cove Council Car Park (next to Lane Cove Aquatic Centre) For more information contact Council’s Road Safety Officer on (02) 9911 3576. *Service is available to Lane Cove Council residents only and excludes family day carers.