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Living and learning together Page 1 The Winston Whisper Winston Hills Public School Hillcrest Ave, Winston Hills 2153 T: 96398518 F: 9686 3274 Email: [email protected] Website: www.winstonhil-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Issue 14 - Term 3 - Week 7 Tuesday, 27 th August, 2013 CONTENTS Page 2: Deputy’s Report , Rugby League Final, Accounts Page 3: Netball Finals, Zone Athletics, Primary Proms Page 4: Parenting Article ‘Being a Great Dad’ Page 5: K-2 Sports Carnival Page 6: P & C News, Slice Drive Page 7: Band, Book Club, School Signs, Outdoor Learning Page 8: Classes of the Week – KW & KH CALENDAR Week 7 Thursday, 29 th Aug P & C Father’s Day Stall Friday, 30 th Aug Father’s Day Breakfast – 8am Week 8 Monday, 2 nd Sept Footsteps Dance – Make-up day for Stage 1 & Support classes Tuesday, 3 rd Sept P & C Meeting 7.30pm Thursday, 5 th Sept Uniform Shop open 6-7pm Thursday, 5 th Sept Banking Award Redemption Morning 8.30-9am Friday, 6 th Sept Support Unit Excursion Week 9 Mon, 9 th – Fri, 13 th Sept Swimming School Week 10 Mon, 16 th – Fri, 20 th Sept Swimming School Monday, 16 th Sept Primary Proms Concert WHAT’S DUE? Friday, 30 th Aug Term 3 Accounts Friday, 30 th Aug Swimming Grading Forms Wednesday, 18 th Sept P & C Slice Drive Orders ACCOMPANYING NOTES P & C Slice Drive P & C Note – Uniform Shop Swimming Scheme Grading Form Hills Council School Holiday Guide Community Flyers (email only) St Matthews Holiday Program Father’s Night at Bunnings Bunnings Colouring Competition Northmead Primary School Fair Winston Hills Junior Girl Guides UWS Penrith Observatory Family Night FROM THE PRINCIPAL Looking for the Unexpected I am sure that you have heard conversations between people complaining that there is no such thing as an accident anymore. If someone is hurt, there must be someone to blame. If there is a risk, you need to add even more detail to that risk assessment. The world is becoming very predictable. In fact we love predictability. We love hearing what we want to hear and people acting the way we would like them to behave. Insurance companies thrive on this modern trend, yet schools often fall victim to what is now called the “Audit Culture,” with a tendency for schools to overemphasize the importance of NAPLAN tests and formal assessment tasks, often stifling student’s will to be creative and be unpredictable. The sad irony is that workplaces all around the world are crying out for education systems to produce students who are not just good at passing tests but are also creative thinkers. It is becoming increasingly clear that to be successful in the 21 st century, students need to pursue the unexpected and schools need to reward that pursuit. At last week’s inaugural parent morning tea, attendees heard how the new English syllabus encourages our kids to be creative, think critically, collaborate and communicate. Combining these expectations with our expanding ipad and sporting programs, the school’s problem solving activities and our recent work with thinking tools and student centred learning, it is definitely a great time to be a student at Winston Hills. We constantly see the kids solving their own problems in peer support, taking risks in sport and determining their own directions in technology. Let’s ensure that we prepare our children to look for the unexpected, avoid the well-travelled path and find a brand new direction. How exciting! Winston Winners Congratulations to the following champions who have found their own path to success. Our PSSA semi-finalists and finalists The K-2 teachers who are constantly pushing the envelope with the infants athletics carnival Jy and Francis for showing the district why they are the best runners in the region And Andrew Lade for finishing his charity 100km walk in 32 hours. None of these guys succeeded by just doing what they thought others expected them to do…congratulations! Ian Short Relieving Principal
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The Winston Whisper Winston Hills Public School
Hillcrest Ave, Winston Hills 2153 T: 96398518 F: 9686 3274 Email: [email protected] Website: www.winstonhil-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Issue 14 - Term 3 - Week 7 Tuesday, 27th August, 2013
CONTENTS
Page 2: Deputy’s Report , Rugby League Final, Accounts
Page 3: Netball Finals, Zone Athletics, Primary Proms
Page 4: Parenting Article ‘Being a Great Dad’
Page 5: K-2 Sports Carnival
Page 6: P & C News, Slice Drive
Page 7: Band, Book Club, School Signs, Outdoor Learning
Page 8: Classes of the Week – KW & KH
CALENDAR
Week 7 Thursday, 29th Aug P & C Father’s Day Stall Friday, 30th Aug Father’s Day Breakfast – 8am Week 8 Monday, 2nd Sept Footsteps Dance – Make-up day for
Stage 1 & Support classes Tuesday, 3rd Sept P & C Meeting 7.30pm Thursday, 5th Sept Uniform Shop open 6-7pm Thursday, 5th Sept Banking Award Redemption Morning 8.30-9am Friday, 6th Sept Support Unit Excursion Week 9 Mon, 9th – Fri, 13th Sept Swimming School Week 10 Mon, 16th – Fri, 20th Sept Swimming School Monday, 16th Sept Primary Proms Concert Friday, 20th Sept Last Day of Term 3
WHAT’S DUE?
Friday, 30th Aug Term 3 Accounts Friday, 30th Aug Swimming Grading Forms Wednesday, 18th Sept P & C Slice Drive Orders
ACCOMPANYING NOTES P & C Slice Drive P & C Note – Uniform Shop Swimming Scheme Grading Form Hills Council School Holiday Guide
Community Flyers (email only)
St Matthews Holiday Program Father’s Night at Bunnings Bunnings Colouring Competition Northmead Primary School Fair Winston Hills Junior Girl Guides UWS Penrith Observatory Family Night
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Looking for the Unexpected I am sure that you have heard conversations between people complaining that there is no such thing as an accident anymore. If someone is hurt, there must be someone to blame. If there is a risk, you need to add even more detail to that risk assessment. The world is becoming very predictable. In fact we love predictability. We love hearing what we want to hear and people acting the way we would like them to behave. Insurance companies thrive on this modern trend, yet schools often fall victim to what is now called the “Audit Culture,” with a tendency for schools to overemphasize the importance of NAPLAN tests and formal assessment tasks, often stifling student’s will to be creative and be unpredictable. The sad irony is that workplaces all around the world are crying out for education systems to produce students who are not just good at passing tests but are also creative thinkers. It is becoming increasingly clear that to be successful in the 21st century, students need to pursue the unexpected and schools need to reward that pursuit. At last week’s inaugural parent morning tea, attendees heard how the new English syllabus encourages our kids to be creative, think critically, collaborate and communicate. Combining these expectations with our expanding ipad and sporting programs, the school’s problem solving activities and our recent work with thinking tools and student centred learning, it is definitely a great time to be a student at Winston Hills. We constantly see the kids solving their own problems in peer support, taking risks in sport and determining their own directions in technology. Let’s ensure that we prepare our children to look for the unexpected, avoid the well-travelled path and find a brand new direction. How exciting!
Winston Winners
Congratulations to the following champions who have found their own path to success. Our PSSA semi-finalists and finalists The K-2 teachers who are constantly pushing the envelope with the infants athletics carnival Jy and Francis for showing the district why they are the best runners in the region And Andrew Lade for finishing his charity 100km walk in 32 hours. None of these guys succeeded by just doing what they thought others expected them to do…congratulations! Ian Short Relieving Principal
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SCHOOL ACCOUNTS
Just a friendly reminder that Term 3 accounts need to be paid by
Friday 30th August, 2013. As previously advised, Term 4 accounts will be sent home
before the next school holidays. This account will include Life
Education visit and End of Year activities.
If you need to discuss your account, please contact the school
office urgently on 9639 1931.
Judy Jones
School Admin Manager
JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE GRAND FINAL – A BATTLE TO REMEMBER!
Congratulations to the junior rugby league team who played
great football in their PSSA grand final against Kellyville. It was
a very close contest and with 2 minutes left, the score was 6-12.
Sadly, Kellyville scored an intercept try to win the game 6-18.
The game was a rough and tough encounter with Winston Hills
showing great skill and sportsmanship throughout the game –
well done, boys!
A huge thank you to the parents and grandparents for their
support this year. It was a very successful season of football and
the boys performed brilliantly in every game.
Can’t wait to do it all again next year!
David MacSporran - Coach
P & C FATHER’S DAY STALL
Thursday 29th August Prices for goods for sale range from $1 to $5
Students are asked to bring a plastic bag for their gifts.
FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST
Friday, 30th August
8.00 am – 8.50am
FROM THE DEPUTY Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) News
You may have noticed the new signs we have displayed throughout the school. These signs reinforce our school rules and are an important visual reminder to reinforce expected behaviour in the playground. As part of this focus, we have also erected new fencing near the taxi bay to ensure students and parents are being safe by walking around the footpath. Please ensure that you use the footpath if you enter and exit the school via the taxi bay. New Focus Area – Walk on Hard Surfaces
Our school mascot – ‘Winnie’ made a special guest appearance last week to launch our new playground focus for the next 2 weeks – ‘We walk on hard surfaces’. Students will be rewarded with Winnie awards when following this rule, as well as for being safe, respectful and responsible in the playground and classroom. Father’s Day Celebrations
This Thursday morning the P & C will be hosting our annual Father’s Day stall in the old hall. Gifts range in price from $1 - $5. Students are asked to bring a plastic bag for their gifts. Also, the Father’s Day breakfast starts at 8am this Friday. Please make sure you have returned the note and $6 (per family) to your child’s teacher. Term 3 Parent Morning Tea
A big thank you to all the parents who attended our first parent morning tea last Wednesday. It was fantastic to speak with so many parents about the current and future direction of our school in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We will be announcing details for the Term 4 parent morning tea in the next newsletter. New Outdoor Learning Area
Since work began on this project in Term 2, I have been inundated with donations of plants, soil and mulch from many parents. We have now started to lay mulch and will soon be building a new footpath and installing benches in the garden. Our community launch will take place early in Term 4. A huge thank you to all those who have generously donated to this project – your support is greatly appreciated. David MacSporran Relieving Deputy Principal
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ENETRTAINMENT BO OK
XOXOXOX
SCHOOL NEWS NEW OUTDOOR LEARNING AREA – A MASTERPIECE IN PROGRESS!
The recess gardening group has cleared some unused space for our first outdoor learning area. The students have been working very hard for the last 10 weeks with shovels, rakes, pruning shears and saws to clear approx. 50 square metres of overgrown garden outside the support unit. Our goal is to use this space for an outdoor learning area which would be available for all classes. In order to complete this project, we are asking parents if they are able to donate the following:
Mulch Timber to be used for steps in a footpath Seasol or Thrive for our plants and soil Newspaper
A huge thank you to Kerry Seymour, Elizabeth Davis, Brad Scott and Donna Alexandrou who has already donated plants and potting mix for this area – your generosity is much appreciated. Once completed, we will be having a competition to name the garden as part of a launch to the community. If you are able to help in any way, please email me at [email protected] David MacSporran
PRIMARY PROMS Concert Date – Monday, 16th September 2013 The Winston Hills Public School Year 3 Proms Choir will be performing on Monday, 16th September at Town Hall beginning at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale from Recital Hall, Angel Place and may be purchased by phone, website or in person. We are looking forward to participating in such an exciting event. Cat Wood, Melissa Johnson & Lana Frank Primary Proms Choir Co-ordinators
WINTER PSSA – GRAND FINAL
NETBALL Jnr A’s VS Winston Heights PS won 5-0
Jnr B’s VS Northmead PS lost 2-3
Snr A’s VS Winston Heights PS won 13-7
Summer PSSA – COMMENCES Week 8 Term 3 – Friday, 6th September
Games this term will be played in the afternoon. In Term 4, games will be played in the morning time slot. CHPSSA ZONE ATHLETICS 2013
Congratulations to the following students with their athletics & field event results: Francis Bickham 1st Snr 800m Jy Windle 1st 8yrs 100m Emily Zhou 2th Snr Shot Put Stanley Petratos 2nd Jnr Shot Put Kahleah Scott 2nd Snr High Jump Adam Walsh 2nd Snr Discus Nazanin Hashemi Pour 5th 8yrs 100m Alana Evans 6th 11yrs 100m Lachlan Wood 7th 8yrs 100m Ben MacSporran 7th 10yrs 100m Jnr Boys Relay 7th 4x100m Jy Windle Lachlan Wood Connor McKeon Ben MacSporran Students who were placed 1st and 2nd in their events will be representing CHPSSA at the SW Carnival 11th September at Homebush Melissa Johnston
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NETRTAINMENT BO O
ENETRTAINMENT BO OK
XOXOXOX
P & C NEWS
P&C
Next Meeting Tuesday, 3rd September - 7:30pm Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday 3rd September at 7:30pm in the staffroom. The meetings are a great opportunity to get involved in what is going on in the school community. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have anything you would like to discuss at the meeting, please email me on [email protected] or phone me on 0403556654 by the Friday before the meeting. This allows for preparation of the agenda and any research of the issue that might be required.
Vincent Riordan
President
UNIFORM SHOP
Opening Times Open during the school term every Thursday morning from 8:40am to 9:30am and the first Thursday evening of the month from 6pm to 7pm. next evening open: 5th September
SALE THE SCARVES AND RAINCOATS ARE ON SALE UNTIL THE END OF TERM. SCARVES FOR $6.00 AND THE RAINCOATS FOR $15.00.
Roster 29 Aug 5 Sep 5 Sep evening Libby Davis Julia Maguire Leanne Dyball Karen Carpenter Allison Watson Jenny Barclay Uniform Shop Contact Details Please email Michelle at [email protected] or phone her on 0407263686. Please no calls after 6 pm Alterations For all alterations to school uniforms, please drop your clothes off at Uniform Shop on Thursdays. Finished alterations will be available for pick up the following Thursday. Thanks to Bernice Harker for this service who is also donating 10% of sales back to the school. Dr Shoe Max will be at our school for shoe fitting on the following
date: 19th September 2013
You can find him on the silver seats at the crossing gate or alternatively phone him for free home fitting on 0414 912 838 or email [email protected]. Michelle Anderson
CANTEEN Wednesday, 28th Aug Carly Kirk, Libby Davis, Amy McGuckin, Julia Maguire Thursday, 29th Aug Janelle Dunk, Julie Walsh, Kaelene Davis Friday 30th Aug Rachel Beldham-Collins, Melissa Johnson, Kathryn Boxall Monday 2nd Sept Jennifer Harrison, Kelly Chapple Tuesday 3rd Sept Robyn Scott, Rhonda-Lyn Urkanci, Jodie Maestri, Kathy Blair
Wednesday, 4th Sept Irish Lewis, Geroly Segui. Jin Young Kang, Kay Stoddart Thursday, 5th Sept Lissa Hassell, , Hatice Woods, Tina Khan Friday, 6th Sept Siobahan Buchan, Haylie Rossettin, Rebecca Connelly Monday, 9th Sept Jenny Wilbow, Belinda Schuster, Ravin Randhawa Tuesday, 10th Sept Sophia Ferreira Friza, Michelle Ly, Heidi Juhart
FATHER’S DAY STALL
Thursday 29th August Don’t forget to bring your money! Lots of gifts for sale for Fathers Days, from $1.00-$5.00. Bring a plastic bag to take your gifts home.
Win a signed Mike Hussey Cricket Bat! Bat on display outside Mr Short’s Office.
The school is raffling off a signed “Mike Hussey” cricket bat which has been kindly donated by the Commonwealth bank at Winston Hills. Tickets will be on sale at the Father’s day breakfast on 30th August. Winner will be drawn at the Father’s Day Breakfast. Ticket Cost - $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.
P & C SLICE DRIVE
As part of the school’s fundraising, the P & C has decided to run a Heather Brae Slice Drive. Order forms have been sent home today to each family. Complete your order form and return with the money NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER. Please ensure your name, phone number and child’s class is filled out on the order form. Late orders cannot be accepted. Payment is to be made by cash or cheque only. Cheques are to be made out to Winston Hills Public School P & C. There are 2 options for delivery of your goods:
1. Goods can go home with your child (bear in mind – if you have a large order you may need to collect from school)
2. You can collect your good from the school hall. There will be 3 pick-up dates (before and after school).
3. Please indicate your delivery preference on the front of the order form.
Note: Heather Brae do not refund or exchange. If you have any enquiries, please contact Fiona West - 0413 342 871 Fund Raising Comittee
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ENETRTAINMENT BO OK
XOXOXOX
BAND NEWS Dates for your diary-
Wednesday 28th August- Senior Concert Band Performing at the stage 1 assembly 2.10pm. Please meet in the new hall at the second half of lunch. Normal school uniform to be worn.
Saturday 7th September-Election Day Fundraiser All three bands are performing. Notes will be issued this week please look out for these. Parent helper roster on display outside the new hall please check to see allocated timeslot you have been given.
Wednesday 18th September-3-5.30pm SAVE THE DATE A special afternoon is being prepared for all band families. Please keep an eye out for the note which will be issued this week.
Band committee PBL NEWS – NEW SCHOOL SIGNAGE
As part of our focus on being safe, respectful and responsible, the school has purchased professionally designed signs to reinforce expected behaviour in the playground. These signs are currently displayed is several playgrounds, with more signage to appear in all playgrounds later in the year. The PBL team has coordinated the implementation of these signs as it is an important part of teaching expected student behaviour throughout the school. THE BREEEZEWAY NEXT TO THE STAFFROOM AND THE PATHWAY NEXT TO THE STAFF CARPARK ARE NOW OUT OF BOUNDS AT ALL TIMES. PARENTS AND CHILDREN ARE ASKED TO WALK AROUND THE BUILDING. Students can still look through lost property and place early lunch orders as these are behind the red line. PBL Team
P & C and SCHOOL NEWS
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF OUR BAND IN 2014? I have had a few parents approach me in regards to joining the band next year- mark the following date in your diary! To those students in Years 2 and beyond who may wish to become part of our school band in 2014 we have an upcoming compulsory Band information evening for you to attend on Wednesday 16th October 6.30pm in the new school hall.(Please note this night replaces our past Blow test afternoons we have held in the past) More details to follow in the next newsletter . Sue Bryant [email protected]
WE NEED NEWSPAPER!
With spring approaching and our new outdoor learning area taking shape, the recess gardening team will soon be taking on the fight against weeds! The boys and girls will be placing thick layers of newspaper on the soil and hosing it down before our woodchip mulch arrives. If you have any newspapers at home and would like to help us, please bring these to school leave them outside Mr Short’s office. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
David MacSporran
BOOK CLUB NEWS Issue 6 Orders will be taken for Issue 6 of Scholastic Book Club on Friday 6th September in the old hall from 8.40-9.15am. Unfortunately late orders cannot be accepted. You can pay for orders with cash, cheque or by credit card. If paying with cash please have as close to the correct amount as possible. Please make cheques out to Winston Hills Public School. Credit card orders need to be completed by phone or online prior to giving in your order and details of the cardholder, not the child, need to be completed in full on the bottom of the order form. Please see the brochures for Scholastic’s contact details. Margaret Collier Book Club Coordinator
SCHOOL BANKING Reward redemption morning The Term 3 reward redemption morning will be held in Week 8, Thursday 5th September in the Old Hall from 8:30-9:00am. All students who are eligible for a reward (have banked 10, 20 times since the last redemption) can collect their reward and certificate between these times. Please ensure all redemption cards are submitted by Wednesday 28th August either with the deposit books or in the reward box at the Office.
If a student needs a reward redemption card, these are under the reward box at the Office, or can be sent home with the deposit books- please attach a note to let us know you require one. Current rewards available are listed on the card.
The Commonwealth Bank keeps records of the number of times a student banks so if you’re unsure please email and we can let you know if they are eligible for a reward this term.
Further information on the School Banking program can be found here: https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/youth-students/school-banking-program.html Micaela Ashton-Standring School Banking Co-ordinator [email protected]
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