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Term 1 Week 5 - Thursday, 5 March 2015 Duffy Primary School Burrinjuck Crescent Principal - Cindie Deeker DUFFY ACT 2611 Deputy Principal - Sarah Harris Tel: (02) 6205 6022 Business Manager - Alice Lollback (02) 62056023 Email [email protected] Fax: (02) 6205 6024 Administration - Tracey Burgess (02) 6205 6022 Email: [email protected] Website: www.duffyps.act.edu.au After School Care: 62936500 Board Chair - Debbie Noble-Carr Duffy Primary School Banking Details: P&C President –Stuart Ross BSB: 032 777 Account: 001228 Email: [email protected] Website: www.duffypandc.org.au

COMING EVENTS FOR TERM 2 NOTES/PAYMENT DUE BACK

Swimming Carnival 2015. Tuggeranong Aquatic Centre. Parent Reading Workshop. Please call the office on 10 March ASAP (Students min 8yrs by 31/12/15). 62056022 with your RSVP.

11 March Daley/Meninga Rugby League Cup Gala Day. RedGum book orders need to be completed and 9 March 13 March Parent Reading Workshop 8:30-9:30am library processed directly through RedGum .

Banking will now be held in the Canteen each WEDNES- Up date ASAP Excursion/Student Medical Information & Consent Form DAY morning 8:30/45am—9am.

20 March RedGum book orders can be collected from Front Office. 20 March Year 3/4 Birrigai Camp. Deposit or Full payment req.

Birrigai Camp Years 3 & 4. Leaving 9am Thursday, 28 28-29 May 15 May Year 3/4 Birrigai Camp. Full/Complete payment due. May, returning approx. 3pm Friday, 29 May.

Dear Parents and Carers,

A few quick reminders: Water fun day for P-Yr 2 students On Tuesday 10 March students in Preschool to Year 2 who are not attending the school swimming carnival will be involved in a Water Fun Day at school. Activities will start at 12:00 pm and parents and carers are welcome to come and join us. Students will be involved in a number of fun activities involving water such as, sponge relays, water exploration and team games. Please send a change of clothes (including underwear), a towel and a plastic bag to put wet swimmers in.

The Joeys group will participate in activities later in the week. Swimming Carnival for 8yr-13yr old students Our School Swimming carnival is this Tuesday at the Lakeside Leisure Centre, Tuggeranong. We are looking forward to seeing our students displaying ‘house spirit’ cheering each other on. In order to comply with ACT Government Education and Training procedures this is a structured event with a mixture of competitive races, novelty events and house relays. There will be an alternative program at school for non-participants. School Car Parking safety reminders: Traffic Operations will be visiting school zones – please check our safe places designated for school parking, pick up and drop off. Please remember areas where parking is not permitted:

 in a “No Stopping” zone - “No Stopping” means a vehicle may NOT stop or park on the street for any purpose  in a “No Parking” zone, stopping is permitted. Where signs indicate “No Parking”, a vehicle may stop to pick up or set down passengers and must drive on within two minutes of stopping. The driver MUST remain with the vehicle at all times.  20 metres before or 10 metres after a school crossing within 10 metres from an intersection without traffic lights  on a dividing strip, nature strip, painted island or footpath More information please visit http://www.rego.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/565029/2015-Road-Rules-Handbook-Accessible- Version.pdf

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students safe, Cindie, Sarah, Ben and Laurel

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Recipients of the ‘Principal’s Award’ presented February, 27 2015. “Excellence in Learning” Tyler Hood-Gall, Eddie Mungoven, Cody Arthur, Carlee Cooper, Hugh Taylor, Ella Perrett and Ella Norton.

P&C New Committee The P&C held its AGM and First General Meeting last Wednesday evening. We welcome all new position holders and look forward to great year supporting the Duffy Primary School Community. Your new executive representatives are:

President: Stuart Ross Vice President: Necia Fisher Secretary: Cath Collins Assistant Secretary: Trudy Brassell-Jones Treasurer: Fiona Loaney Assistant Treasurer: Janine Hunstone Preschool Representative: Jennie Sheppard Fundraising Committee Coordinator: Kylie Green Delegate to the ACT P&C Council: Julia Executive Members: Elizabeth Izatt, Ali Mungoven, Alicia Flack-Koné Graczyk

The 'Grants Officer' position is currently vacant and the P&C is seeking expressions of interest for this important role that will assist the P&C/ School obtain funding from various grant schemes. If you would like to assist or would like more information about this role please email [email protected]. Minutes of the meeting will be published on our website www.duffypandc.org.au and via the P&C's email distribution list in the coming week.

Sponsors The P&C has several ongoing arrangements with community-based suppliers who provide sponsorship to Duffy Primary based upon patronage. These arrangements result in a percentage of each transaction being donated back to the school. Many of these arrangements are with suppliers that parents may already shop with, so without even changing your shopping habits you can help raise funds for the school. Just make sure you mention Duffy Primary when you shop with them!

Our ongoing sponsors are:

Participants will need to join online to use Aussie Farmers Bakers Delight Cooleman Court & Woden Direct. On the registration form there is a question 'Where did Just mention Duffy Primary BEFORE they ring up your transaction and you hear about us". Please select "Fundraising - ACT" and then a percentage of your sale will go back to the school. "Duffy Primary School".

Participants need to sign up to 'Season Pass' (online or at the Just mention Duffy Primary BEFORE they ring up your sale. cash register in store). If you do not have your Season Pass $5 from every pair of shoes sold goes back to the school. card on you, they can look you up on the system and still put rewards to the school.

Via our 'School Banking Program'. Students need to open a YouthSaver Account and make deposits through the School on School Banking days (Wednesdays).

Full details of our sponsorship arrangements (both ongoing and event based) can be found at http://www.duffypandc.org.au/index.php/sponsors

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Parent Reading Workshop Friday 13 March 8.30am – 9:30am in the library Tea and Coffee provided

Come and develop an understanding of the reading process and learn strategies to help you support your children learning to read. All welcome.

Please register your interest with Tracey at the Office 6205 6022.

Barnardos Mountain Trails Camp Barnardos has been in for nearly 40 years, working for the welfare of children, young people and their families in the ACT. Barnardos have purchased a camp program through Mountain Trails Adventure School. The camp runs one weekend per month over the whole year. Children partake in activities such as caving, horse-riding, abseiling, rock climbing and bush walking.

The aim of the camp is to provide support in the form of respite care to families at times of stress and risk of family breakdown. The “campers” are children/young people aged from 9 to 16 years, who reside in the Canberra area and who live in families on a low income. For more information a pamphlet is located at the front office, or contact Barnardos on 6228 9500 or email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the canteen 2015! The canteen will be operating Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this year. Lunch orders will be available via www.flexischools.com.au while Recess sales will be cash only. If you would like to assist in the canteen at all please phone us on 62814110. Please leave a message and we will call you back asap.

Regards—Debbie and Onsite Canteen Manager - Kathy

UNITED TAEKWONDO Duffy Primary School — Lunch time classes — Term 1 2015 Enrolment for Term 1 2015 Hi! I’m Sharon from United Taekwondo. I am very pleased to be able to offer Taekwondo classes at Duffy Primary School at lunch time.

The Taekwondo lunch club is a 50 minute martial art and physical activity class for Wanniassa Hills Primary School children from Kindergarten to Year 6. United Taekwondo, originally a Korean self-defence martial art, is safe for all children and does not teach them to hurt others… ever. Students have the opportunity to learn confidence, respect, self defence, strength, flexibility and coordination. They will do partner empathy exercises and even experience basic meditation! All students are trained under the auspice that Taekwondo is only to be practiced in organised or in a safe place at home. Not on other students or siblings!!!

Class details are: Day: Thursdays Time: 11.10am – 11.50am Cost: $60 for 8 weeks of training (usually $80 for the full 10 week term)

If your child is interested in this club you will need to: reserve your child’s place by emailing your child’s details to me at [email protected]

4 Canberra celebrates with a jam-packed birthday weekend Enlighten Enlighten’s festive vibe and free entertainment continues in the Parliamentary Triangle this weekend. On Friday night head to The Electric Garden to hear tunes from Melbourne indie pop band Alpine and Canberra’s own Liam Budge. On Saturday Spanish act Voala Station will make their Australian debut in John Dunmore Lang Place with an unmissable aerial performance. Grab a bite to eat at the Enlighten Night Noodle Markets and enjoy free and ticketed events as Canberra’s national attractions open their doors after hours. Date: Friday 6 March and Saturday 7 March Time: From 5pm until late Location: In the Parliamentary Triangle and beyond Website: www.enlightencanberra.com

Lights! Canberra! Action! On Friday night a piece of Hollywood will come to Canberra as the annual Lights! Canberra! Action! short film festival is screened at the Senate Rose Gardens outside Old Parliament House. Bring your own chair or a beanbag, pack a picnic and enjoy a fun night out with friends and family. Date: Friday 6 March Time: From 7pm Location: Senate Rose Gardens, Old Parliament House Website: www.enlightencanberra.com

Canberra Balloon Spectacular The Canberra Balloon Spectacular returns for the 29th year this Saturday. More than 30 giant hot air balloons will participate in this year’s event including Yoda from Star Wars and an Angry Birds balloon. Please note ballooning is weather dependent and the decision to fly will be made at 6am daily and posted on the website, as well as Events ACT’s on Facebook and Twitter pages. Date: Saturday 7 March – Sunday 15 March Time: Balloons launch from 6.15am daily Location: Lawns of Old Parliament House Website: www.balloonspectacular.com.au

Canberra’s Anzac Centenary Tribute Canberra will pay tribute to the Centenary of the Anzac with a special, one-off concert featuring a traditional ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony by the Australian Defence Force and a performance from the Canberra Symphony Orchestra. Thanks to ActewAGL for sponsoring this free community event. Date: Sunday 8 March Time: 7.30pm Location: Patrick White Lawns (in front of the National Library of ) Website: www.events.act.gov.au/tribute

Canberra Day Canberra’s new look, new location birthday celebration will feature entertainment for kids of all ages, live music and food by The Forage. One of the country’s hottest electronic acts – Canberra band SAFIA – will headline the line-up, supported by local musicians and street artists. Thanks to ActewAGL for sponsoring this free community event. Date: Monday 9 March Time: 2.00pm – 7pm Location: Patrick White Lawns (in front of the National Library of Australia) Website: www.events.act.gov.au/canberraday

Authorised by Dianne Ireland, Senior Manager, Events ACT, Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

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INFORMATION SESSION FOR PARENTS The National Disability Insurance Agency will be holding information sessions for parents at: th  Wanniassa School on Wednesday 4 March @ 6.00pm th  Mt Stromlo High School on Tuesday 17 March @ 6.00pm. These information sessions are particularly targeting high school and college families, and staff. Information sessions for parents of children in primary schools will be held at a later date, HOWEVER, if it is convenient to attend the high school session there will be an NDIA representative in attendance to talk about the primary school rollout. These information sessions will cover the complete process of applying for an NDIS package and what it means, information packages will be available and NDIA representatives to talk to.

Duffy Primary School would like to thank - for working on and fixing the air-conditioning unit in the school hall. The unit experienced physical damage last year. We hope you enjoy your next visit in the hall (5/6P hosting assembly Friday, 13 March 2:30pm)

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Term 1 - Easter Extravaganza This term CEIS will present ‘Easter Extravaganza’ at our school. Students will move through interactive stations to explore the events of Easter and discuss any questions. Only students with permission will attend. This term’s date: Monday March 23

Christian Education In Schools (CEIS) occurs because parents request it for their children, under ACT legislation. Sessions are coordinated by the CEIS project, using approved resources and volunteers. If you would like to add your child to the existing attendance list print off the section below and return it to the school or go to www.ceis.org.au/yes PLEASE RETURN THIS SECTION TO THE SCHOOL TO ADD YOUR CHILD TO THE EXISTING LIST

¨YES, I request that my child/ren listed below participate in the CEIS sessions offered at school.

Child: ______class:______Parent name: ______

Child: ______class:______

Child: ______class:______Parent signature: ______Date: ___/____/15 Child: ______class:______

Weston Molonglo Football Club www.wmfc.org.au

45 years of football Our club, Our community

 Player Registration for the new soccer season is now OPEN

 Register through the My Football Club website (www.myfootballclub.com.au)

 The teams play in a small-sided games format, and it is all about having fun and developing skills.

 All Players from age 5 upward (& attending school) are welcome!

 You can join as a team and play with friends.

Under 6’s & 7’s maximum team of 6 players. Under 8’s & 9’s max team size of 9. There is a separate U8-9 girls comp too.

 All games are held on Saturday mornings at the Waramanga Playing Fields.

 U10-U12’s play home and away against other clubs.

 Season starts Saturday, 2 May 2015, until September 2015.

 Early bird cost per season $140-$195 with a family discount.

 Shirts & Equipment provided; just need shorts, socks, shin-pads and boots.

 Plenty of opportunities for parents to volunteer and support their child!

More information on our website www.wmfc.org.au

Term 1 Week 5 - Thursday, 5 March 7 Little Billy’s Proud supporters of the PIANO 2015 “Tara’s Angels Fund” Www.gofundme.com We have offered a position of Piano Tutor here at (Tara’s life was taken just recently) Duffy Primary school to Mr. Daniel Hirst. Daniel comes to us here at Duffy Primary school highly rec- Donations can be made at ommended with experience and expertise. Little Billy’s Café Weston Creek If you would like your child/ren to study piano dur- ing school hours, please call Daniel on The Café is matching all 0416 835 657 to arrange tuition. Limited Places donations made. (Dan Hirst is WWVP & insurance approved). (highly recommended) Enjoy a bite to eat and throw your spare change into the collection bucket.

is set to be even bigger than last year, with more sports involved in 2015 the Hockey ACT Sports Expo is the place to get all your sporting action during the April School Holidays. The Sports Expo is run as a 2 day clinic with participates experiencing all 6 sports over both days. Quality coaches from each sporting code will be there to give participates the knowledge and guidance as they learn and development through each sport. Dates: 15th & 16th April Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm (both days) Ages: 6-16 years old Location: National Hockey Centre, Lyneham ACT Cost: $100 for the 2 days

Shelley Watson | Participation & Events Coordinator | Hockey ACT 196 Mouat Street Lyneham ACT 2602 Ph (02) 6257 2374 | Fax (02) 6257 6191| Email [email protected] Web www.hockeyact.org.au

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The Lantern Festival is the final event of Chinese New Year. The site is decorated with Chinese Lanterns and lights and there are performances of Chinese traditional music, children’s dances, martial arts, lion dance, a hand-made lantern competition and a lantern parade.

Lantern Making Workshop: 1.30pm to 3.30pm Sunday 1 March 2015

Cook Community Hub, 41 Templeton St, Cook

Come and make a lantern, be creative and then bring your lantern to the Lantern Festival. For adults and children (young children will need to be accompanied by parents). Cost $3 pp.

Bring a cutting board, scissors, ruler and pencil

Workshop Bookings essential to [email protected] or Jean 62547732

Festival: 6:00 pm to 8.30pm Saturday 7 March 2015

Come and enjoy the colour and spectacle in the Beijing Garden in , Flynn Pl, Yarralumla. If raining the ven- ue will be the Cook Community Hub, 41 Templeton St.

Entry is Free. Bring your own lantern or buy one there. Prizes for best hand-made lanterns.

For further information please email [email protected] or ring Carol on 6247 8231

Proudly sponsored by the ACT Government Office of Multicultural Affairs

CREATIVE COMMUNITIES PROJECT

You might be able to assist with bringing more creativity, self-expression, fulfillment, and joy to your child and other children at our school.

In September last year, Majura and North Ainslie Primary Schools established a new, creative partnership with artists within their local communities including writers, musicians, dancers, visual artists, and theatre directors.

This partnership resulted in bringing to those schools new, exciting projects benefiting all involved – the stu- dents, the artists, and the broader community (Canberra Times article Bringing Artists to Schools, 22 November 2014, Panorama section)

Do you know any artists in our community, or are you perhaps an artist yourself? If so, please let us know, as we wish to organise a meeting with local artists to talk about all possible creative ideas that our school commu- nity might consider.

More detailed information about the project can be obtained by contacting Dr Jolanta Gallagher on 6262 8689 or [email protected]

To view an assortment of Creative Communities Projects, please go to: http://article.wn.com/view/2014/11/19/Creative_Communities_Project_Canberra_artists_mentor_schools/

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