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We are Safe We are Respectful We are Focused ELERMORE ENDEAVOUR Term 4 Week 9 14 th December 2018 Dear Parents and Carers, What a magnificent day Blue and Gold day has been. Our Year 6 students and their families are to be commended for the innovative, creative and fun stalls that they put together for our students today. From obstacle courses to photo booths, face painting, hair spraying, cake and lolly sales, arcade style ‘knock ‘em down’ games, dunk the teacher and so much more. Thank you Year 6 students and teachers for all of your efforts, not only today, but every day at our school. You are all shining examples and role models to the rest of our students. As this is the last newsletter for the year, I thought it was timely to reflect on all of our achievements over the course of 2018. We began the year by welcoming a new permanent teacher to our school. Miss Tindall, now Mrs Tapp, worked exceptionally well with a range of students as part of our Learning and Support Team. Next year, Mrs Tapp will be teaching her own class and I know that she is excited for this opportunity. Term 1 also included our swimming carnival, Harmony Day, Clean Up Australia Day, Cross Country Carnival, Easter Hat Parade, Visiting Author, Drama lessons commenced and we concluded the Term with a Commonwealth Games sporting event. Term 2 began with the appointment of another permanent staff member. Mr Wlodarczyk was successful in gaining a permanent position through a merit selection process. Our school activities included the Athletics Carnival, Public Speaking Competitions, Starstruck, Teen Talk, MAGS Day, and Jump Rope for Heart, National Simultaneous Storytime, School Disco, GRIP Leadership, NAPLAN Online, and Reconciliation Week. Year 5 had their Big Day out at Glendale Technology High School and we raised funds for the Mark Hughes Foundation with our Beanies for Brain Cancer day. Our PSSA soccer and netball winter competitions commenced, the gymnastics program began and Stage 2 had their Touch Football Gala Day. If Term 2 wasn’t jammed packed full of activities, Term 3 certainly was. Some of the activities included; Debating competitions, Tournament of Minds rehearsals and competition, NAIDOC celebrations, Hunter Dance Festival, IILA Excellence Assembly, Education Week, Chess Gala Day, Stage 3 excursion to Canberra, Scope IT lessons began, DUGS Day, Dress Like a Farmer Day, Cupcake Challenge, Book Week Parade, VALID Science Testing, Yr 6 High School Transition began, Stage 2 visited Glenrock Lagoon, Canteen refurbishment (finally!), PSSA finals and another P&C Disco. The final Term of the year, always seems to be the busiest and this Term was no exception. Can you believe it?! Another permanent staff member was appointed to our school. This Term 4 Week 10 Presentation Day at School ~ 9.30 am Mon 17/12 Drama Lessons Tue 18/12 Volunteer Morning Tea Tue 18/12 Yr 6 Farewell Tue 18/12 Movie Day Wed 19/12 Yr 6 Clap-out ~ 2.30 pm Wed 19/12 Last Day of Year for Students Wed 19/12 Term 1 Week 1 Staff Return to School Tue 29/1 Students Yr 1 – Y6 Return to School Wed 30/1 Best Start Testing for Kindergarten Commences Wed 30/1 to Fri 1/2 Term 1 Week 2 Kindergarten Students Commence Mon 4/2 Swimming Carnival Tue 5/2 time it was our General Assistant, Tony Mandl. Tony was successful in an open merit selection process. Sadly we had to say farewell to Miss Sciacca as she moved on to be an Assistant Principal at Merewether Heights Public School and we were delighted to welcome Mrs Hamilton back to EVPS to take over teaching 5/6S. Some of the school activities included; the 60 th Anniversary Fete, Bandfest, more Yr 7 transition, Stage 1 had their geography excursion, Dance 2B Fit started for Stage 3, Year 2 had Swim Scheme, CAPA evening, Kindergarten Orientation, Author Visit, Colour Run, Stage 3 Touch Football Gala Day, Yr 6 Gala Day at GTHS and Blue and Gold day. What a year it has been! I would like to take this opportunity to wish our staff, students and community a very Merry Christmas and restful and enjoyable holiday break. We can all be very proud of our students and all of their achievements this year. I hope that you can join us on Monday, 17 th December for our Day of Celebration. The Presentation Day Assembly commences at 9:30, followed by a picnic lunch at 11:30 and a Christmas Concert at 12:30. Students in Yr 1 – Y6 commence school on Wednesday, 30 th January 2019. We will all meet under the primary COLA at 9am. Kindergarten have their first day on Monday, 4 th February 2019. Best wishes Cassie Bate-Barnier Principal (Rel)
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We are Safe We are Respectful We are Focused
ELERMORE
ENDEAVOUR
Term 4 Week 9 14th December 2018
Dear Parents and Carers,
What a magnificent day Blue and Gold day has been. Our
Year 6 students and their families are to be commended for
the innovative, creative and fun stalls that they put together
for our students today. From obstacle courses to photo
booths, face painting, hair spraying, cake and lolly sales,
arcade style ‘knock ‘em down’ games, dunk the teacher and
so much more. Thank you Year 6 students and teachers for all
of your efforts, not only today, but every day at our school.
You are all shining examples and role models to the rest of our
students.
As this is the last newsletter for the year, I thought it was timely
to reflect on all of our achievements over the course of 2018.
We began the year by welcoming a new permanent teacher
to our school. Miss Tindall, now Mrs Tapp, worked
exceptionally well with a range of students as part of our
Learning and Support Team. Next year, Mrs Tapp will be
teaching her own class and I know that she is excited for this
opportunity. Term 1 also included our swimming carnival,
Harmony Day, Clean Up Australia Day, Cross Country
Carnival, Easter Hat Parade, Visiting Author, Drama lessons
commenced and we concluded the Term with a
Commonwealth Games sporting event.
Term 2 began with the appointment of another permanent
staff member. Mr Wlodarczyk was successful in gaining a
permanent position through a merit selection process. Our
school activities included the Athletics Carnival, Public
Speaking Competitions, Starstruck, Teen Talk, MAGS Day, and
Jump Rope for Heart, National Simultaneous Storytime, School
Disco, GRIP Leadership, NAPLAN Online, and Reconciliation
Week. Year 5 had their Big Day out at Glendale Technology
High School and we raised funds for the Mark Hughes
Foundation with our Beanies for Brain Cancer day. Our PSSA
soccer and netball winter competitions commenced, the
gymnastics program began and Stage 2 had their Touch
Football Gala Day.
If Term 2 wasn’t jammed packed full of activities, Term 3
certainly was. Some of the activities included; Debating
competitions, Tournament of Minds rehearsals and
competition, NAIDOC celebrations, Hunter Dance Festival,
IILA Excellence Assembly, Education Week, Chess Gala Day,
Stage 3 excursion to Canberra, Scope IT lessons began, DUGS
Day, Dress Like a Farmer Day, Cupcake Challenge, Book
Week Parade, VALID Science Testing, Yr 6 High School
Transition began, Stage 2 visited Glenrock Lagoon, Canteen
refurbishment (finally!), PSSA finals and another P&C Disco.
The final Term of the year, always seems to be the busiest and
this Term was no exception. Can you believe it?! Another
permanent staff member was appointed to our school. This
Term 4 Week 10
Presentation Day at School ~ 9.30 am Mon 17/12
Drama Lessons Tue 18/12
Volunteer Morning Tea Tue 18/12
Yr 6 Farewell Tue 18/12
Movie Day Wed 19/12
Yr 6 Clap-out ~ 2.30 pm Wed 19/12
Last Day of Year for Students Wed 19/12
Term 1 Week 1
Staff Return to School Tue 29/1
Students Yr 1 – Y6 Return to School Wed 30/1
Best Start Testing for Kindergarten
Commences
Wed 30/1
to Fri 1/2
Term 1 Week 2
Kindergarten Students Commence Mon 4/2
Swimming Carnival Tue 5/2
time it was our General Assistant, Tony Mandl. Tony was
successful in an open merit selection process. Sadly we had
to say farewell to Miss Sciacca as she moved on to be an
Assistant Principal at Merewether Heights Public School and
we were delighted to welcome Mrs Hamilton back to EVPS to
take over teaching 5/6S. Some of the school activities
included; the 60th Anniversary Fete, Bandfest, more Yr 7
transition, Stage 1 had their geography excursion, Dance 2B
Fit started for Stage 3, Year 2 had Swim Scheme, CAPA
evening, Kindergarten Orientation, Author Visit, Colour Run,
Stage 3 Touch Football Gala Day, Yr 6 Gala Day at GTHS and
Blue and Gold day.
What a year it has been!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish our staff, students
and community a very Merry Christmas and restful and
enjoyable holiday break. We can all be very proud of our
students and all of their achievements this year. I hope that
you can join us on Monday, 17th December for our Day of
Celebration. The Presentation Day Assembly commences at
9:30, followed by a picnic lunch at 11:30 and a Christmas
Concert at 12:30.
Students in Yr 1 – Y6 commence school on Wednesday, 30th
January 2019. We will all meet under the primary COLA at
9am. Kindergarten have their first day on Monday, 4th
February 2019.
Best wishes
Cassie Bate-Barnier
Principal (Rel)
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Monday, 17th December 2018
“A Day of Celebration”
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Family,
You are invited to celebrate the achievements of our students at our:
Presentation Day Assembly
When: Monday, 17th December
Time: 9:30am
Where: The grass area in front of the library.
Additional Information: Students are asked to wear their full school uniform.
Seating for visitors will be provided, however, you are very welcome to bring a picnic blanket or camping
chair to suit your needs.
At the conclusion of the assembly, you are very welcome to stay for a:
BBQ Picnic Lunch
When: Monday, 17th December
Time: 11:30 (at the conclusion of our Presentation Day Assembly)
Where: Lunches will be delivered to your child’s classroom
Additional Information: BBQ Sausage Rolls, Steak Sandwiches and Veggie Burgers are available to order.
Orders are due on Thursday, 13th December and can be made at www.quickcliq.com.au or directly at the
canteen.
Of course, you are very welcome to bring your own picnic lunch on the day.
In celebration of a fantastic year of learning, fun and friendship, our wonderful students, including our
Preschool students, would like to entertain you with a
Christmas Concert
When: Monday, 17th December
Time: 12:30pm and will conclude at 1:30pm.
Where: The concert will take place on the verandah near the primary COLA.
Additional Information: Students are invited to bring in Christmas clothes to change into for the concert.
Teachers will send home an additional note with specific information concerning this.
All students will receive their end of year reports after the concert.
We hope that you will be able to join us on our day of celebration.
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Congratulations to our
Week 9
Eagle Award
recipients
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P&C Information http://www.elermoreva-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/your-p-c
Feel free to contact us at [email protected]
P&C Supporting Our School
The P&C is proud to announce that through funds raised this year and last, the following contributions have been made
in this school year:
- message poles - PBL rewards day fruit cups
- 30 laptops and charging stations - Easter eggs
- 20 Hi-Vis volunteers vests - donation to the MND Foundation
- kiss-n-ride shelter (to be constructed in 2019) - freezer for the canteen
- year 6 grip leadership reimbursements - canteen birthday vouchers
- author visit - walkie talkies - 4 WAPS
With a few other items in the pipeline, it’s been such a rewarding year to give back to, and help provide much needed
resources for our school.
Thank you to everyone for your help and participation in our fundraising initiatives, it is so very much appreciated.
Last Week of the Year Canteen Facilities
The canteen will be open for business next week and we’re looking forward to serving all our visitors and students for
Awards Day on Monday. All orders should have been placed for this event by now. We will have limited stocks available
due to the run down for the Christmas holiday period, but please pop down to see what is available. By purchasing
something, you will be helping us out by clearing out the fridges, freezers and cupboards. Thank you for your support
and understanding during this wind down period.
P&C Position Vacant: Canteen Secretary
Please contact the P&C at [email protected] to express your interest, or to find out for more information about this
position you can click here. Forms are available here.
