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PRINCIPAL‘S PROSE

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY VACATION I would like to wish all our students and staff a happy and safe winter school vacation. Thanks everyone for a great term’s work. Please remember all your safety rules over the holidays and I hope everyone returns ready for a great term’s work at school. I am taking leave for the final week of this term. Mrs Zorian will be in charge.

MID YEAR STUDENT REPORTS We will be sending home mid-year student reports on Monday 24 June 2013. Students should bring the reports home still sealed in the envelopes we provide. It is up to parents to decide if, and when, to share the reports with their children.

In cases where parents do not live at the same address the parent who does not have custody that day can send in an addressed A4 envelope so that we make an extra copy for that parent. We can also provide an extra copy after the 20 June 2013 upon request to parents and carers where there is a particular need.

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL Ten parents attended the coffee morning. We discussed topics as diverse as sports, student reports and mathematics. In week 4 next term the coffee morning will be on a Thursday. CANTEEN TENDER The winning tender for the canteen licence is Marilyn Powell whose company ‘Catering for Schools’ runs the Abbotsleigh School canteen. THE WONDER OF MATHS Have you discovered TED talks? There are also some great ones especially for curious kids -like this one on "mathemagic". Using daring displays of algorithmic trickery, lightning calculator and number wizard Arthur Benjamin mesmerizes audiences with mathematical mystery and beauty.

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Wahroonga Public School’s Newsletter THE BUSH TELEGRAPH

Thursday 20 June 2013 Term 2, Week 8

Inside this Issue ____3 Deputy Principal News

____6 Kindergarten News

____6 WPS Writing, ERC News

____7 P & C News

____7 Banking News

____8 Canteen News

____9 Band News

___10 Uniform Shop News

EVENTS FOR NEXT WEEK Friday 21 June Years K-2 NAIDOC Performance Monday 24 June Reports going home Kindergarten Excursion to ‘Room on the Broom’ Show Tuesday 25 June Years 3-6 NAIDOC Performance 4E & 4T Excursion to Penrith Lakes Wednesday 26 June 3/4G Excursion to Penrith Lakes

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NAIDOC WEEK The theme for NAIDOC Week 2013 is We value the vision: Yirrkala Bark Petitions 1963. With a growing awareness of the distinct cultural histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) peoples, NAIDOC week recognises the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture to Australia’s history, society and the arts. The organising group continues to be known as National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC). This name has become the title for the whole week, not just the day. Each year, a theme is chosen to reflect the important issues and events for NAIDOC Week. Since 2008, Anne Martin and Ben Mitchell have been serving as co-chairs of the National NAIDOC Committee. There will be events advertised in local newspapers.

NAIDOC at School We will be celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) culture, history and achievement this week and next. Classes will be talking about ATSI culture during this week. We will have ASTI themed pencil cases on sale in the first week back to school. We also have three performances in the hall on Wednesday 18 July 2012 from Aboriginal artists. Maluerindi Clan We will have a visit from the Maluerindi Clan tomorrow for the K -2 classes. These hands on workshops will teach the students about traditional Aboriginal dance, art and music and read Dreamtime stories The Beatty Crew Stories, Dance and songs from modern and tradtional ATSI cultures will be presented in an engaging way for our older students next Tuesday.

EMAIL OUTAGE The Department of Education has experienced a computer fault and we have been without email and all our finance programs for 2 days. We are hoping that all will come back online by late Thursday or at the latest Friday. Please accept our apologies if you have been trying to email us and there has been no response.

John Benton

Principal

john.benton@det.nsw.edu.au

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DEPUTY PRINCIPAL‘S PROSE KINDERGARTEN’S LIBRARY LESSON Due to the Kindergarten excursion on Monday 24 June to see ‘Room on the Broom’ at the Concourse, KB, KK, KM and KG will not have library on the Monday and therefore should not bring their library bags. KW, however, will continue their lesson on the Thursday. The library is open each lunchtime for the Kindergarten students to return and borrow books for the holidays.

DOROTHEA MACKELLAR POETRY AWARDS Our school has submitted ten entries for the Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards. Students wishing to enter the competition were from our Year 1 to Year 6 grades. The titles of the poems submitted were: ‘The Appearance of Laughter’, ’Dragon’, ‘Wherever the Wind Blows’, ‘My Home’, ‘Ants in the Classroom’, ‘Harold the Pirate’, ‘Where the Wind Blows’, ‘Whenever the Wind Blows-Angel’, ‘Elephants’ and ‘Precious.’ All of the poems were well-structured, used interesting vocabulary and were a pleasure to read. The finalists of the competition will hopefully be announced later in Term 3.

MULTICULTURAL PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION The finals of ‘The Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition’ for Northern Sydney will be held next Monday at Hornsby South Public School. The four finalist from our school, Maegan L, Jack S, Ashleigh K and Scarlett Q will compete against twenty-eight students from various schools in one of the two divisions: Years 3 & 4 students and Years 5 & 6 students. The students are required to deliver a prepared speech selected from a list of topics provided by the competition organisers (The Arts Unit and the Multicultural Programs Unit). The students will also be given limited preparation time to deliver an impromptu speech on a topic provided by the adjudicator. This year, a total of 2 132 students entered the competition in Years 3 to 6. We wish our four students the very best in the competition.

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE Congratulations to the following students who had completed the challenge last Monday: Laura N, Alaiya M and Craig H. Students have until 23 August to record their books and until 30 August for Mrs Mills to validate the student reading records.

SPORT NOTES YEARS 3—6 The successful sports program for Term 2 will continue in Term 3 with the students continuing to attend SISA sport at school, Macquarie Sports, AFL Friendly Games or PSSA soccer or netball. The payment options are due tomorrow. Our money collecting days are each Tuesday and Friday.

UNIFORM AWARDS Each Wednesday, students from 3/4G collect the uniform data from each class and the winning classes are published in this newsletter. Congratulations to KB, KG, KK, 1H, 2DB, 2C, 3ML, 3/4G, 5/6F, 6M and 6C

ASSEMBLY FOR TERM 3, 2013

WEEK DATE TYPE CLASS ITEM BANDS

Week 1 18 July 2013 No assembly - -

Week 2 25 July 2013 K-2 assembly 1MK item -

Week 3 1 August 2013 Education week

K—6 assembly Special time of 9.30a.m.

5G and KW item Stage Band

Week 4 8 August 2013 3-6 assembly 3W item Junior Band

Week 5 15 August 2013 K-6 assembly 6M and KM item Concert Band

Week 6 22 August 2013 No assembly - -

Week 7 29 August 2013 3-6 assembly 5OV item Intermediate Band

Week 8 5 September 2013 No assembly - -

Week 9 12 September 2013 K-2 assembly 2C item

Week 10 19 September 2013 3-6 assembly 4T item

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The SCHOOL BANNER is awarded to:The SCHOOL BANNER is awarded to:

The GOLD STAR AWARDS are awarded to:The GOLD STAR AWARDS are awarded to: 1MK – Ellie L, Brian C 2C – Alyssa P, Miki B 2I – Oliver K, Megan W, Tiffany H

The SILVER STAR AWARDS are awarded to:The SILVER STAR AWARDS are awarded to: 1TK – Liam H, Daniel W, Romani S, Edward P, Mika C, Lucy W, James B 1D – Saskia D, Aiden H, Ashlee K, Georgia B, Hanna P, Mila S 1MK – Sarah L, Grace H, Ellie L, Anika P, Grace H, Brian C, Ethan H 1H — Leo J, Sydney D, Kunal J 2DB – James G 2FC – Alice W, Alexus S, Charlie H 2C – Alyssa P, Miki B, Holly L 2I – Oliver D, Oliver K, Megan W, Tiffany H, Billy P

REMINDER – Friendship Corner in Blackbutt Square

Each Friday 2nd half lunch K — 6

REMINDER – Chess Group in 5/6F classroom

Each Tuesday 1st and 2nd half lunch for Years 3 to 6

REMINDER – Girls’ Maths Club with Mr Johnson in 6J classroom

Each Monday 2nd half lunch for Years 3 to 6

REMINDER – Boys’ Maths Club with Mr Johnson in 6J classroom

Each Thursday 2nd half lunch for Years 3 to 6

Weekly Years 3 – 6 Sports Awards

MEXICO CITY Sophie S Morgan H ATLANTA Elise G Shanelle T

MUNICH Yang Soo Y Helen J ATHENS Elizabeth T Alkira M

MONTREAL Aditya B Samuel K BEIJING Hugh J William D

MOSCOW Thomas K Oliver G LONDON Rayan D Jack G

SEOUL Jay J Dawson W SWIMMING Rebecca H Genevieve A

NETBALL Lauren T Sofia D AFL Alex H Emma H

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Sports uniform required FRIDAY

K—2 Fundamental Movement Skills with ‘Sport in Australia Schools’

1. 3—6 Advanced Fundamental Movement Skills

2. Macquarie Sports

3. AFL at Rofe Park — mouthguard recommended and runners only

4. Macquarie swimming– goggles, swimmers and towel

5. P.S.S.A Netball for Week 8 - 21/6/13

Match details: versus Cowan Public at Wahroonga Public School’s

netball courts

6. P.S.S.A. Soccer for Week 8 - 21/6/13

Match details: versus Cowan Public at our home ground—corner of

Eastern and Karurah

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Stage 2—Years 3 & 4 Stage 1– Years 1 & 2 No Enrichment this week

Stage 3—Years 5 & 6 No Enrichment this week

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

3H, 3W, 6M, 6C,

3ML

1H, 1VW, 4E, 4M,

4T

KW, 1D, 1TK, 2I, 5S, 5OV,

5/6F, 6J

3/4G, 5G, 2C,

2FC, 1MK,

2DB

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

- ERC and SRC (even weeks only) - Maths Club for Girls-2nd half lunch-6J room

- Chess in 5/6F - Junior Dance Group-lunch

- Netball training - Senior Dance Group-recess - AFL training – Yrs5/6 - Intermediate Dance-lunch in Music room

- 8.15 Interm choir-KK room - AFL training – Yrs3/4 - Senior Dance Grp-all lunch - Maths Club for Boys-2nd half-6J room - NXT for Year 2

- 8.15a.m. Senior choir - Friendship Corner

Enrichment Classes

Borrowing times for library During Term 2, Stage 2 classes will be completing Inquiry/Information skills in the library. The library is also open each lunchtime for borrowing. Changed times shown in red.

TIMETABLES—TERM 2 WEEK 9 The following timetables are correct at time of print. We apologise in advance for last minute changes which may occur.

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KINDERGARTEN WRITING After reading the book ‘One is a Snail, Ten is a Crab’ KG wrote their own stories. Come to the school office foyer and read their fantastic number stories. You won’t be able to read them without scanning the QR Code. You will need a QR code scanner on your smart phone or tablet. The QR code (Quick Response code) was invented for the automotive industry. Toyota asked their supplier Denso Wave to develop a barcode for safely and easily identifying components. QR generators were originally used in industry. Be-cause of the outstanding error correction performance (they can be read even if up to 30% of the surface is destroyed) and a lot of applications, the QR code quickly made its way around the world.

KG has also used these codes for instructions in literacy groups. The students have found many QR Codes at home and bring them in daily to discover what messages or links to websites they contain.

Scan to read one story by Ally M in KG and come and see some more in the office foyer.

Kris Graham Assistant Principal

THE ANGEL STATUE Once, there was a war. A destructive war, a war that killed millions of men. This war was many years ago, in me-

dieval times. Watching over this war was a beautiful angel. She had a very gentle soul and was upset by this war.

Back at the battlefield was a destructive time. Swords slashing through earth and man and horse alike. Men

chucking spears. Arrows flying everywhere. Catapults launching rocks on fire. Battering rams sieging castles.

Clangs of swords clashing. And all the angel wanted was peace. So she did something about it. She swooped

down to the field and froze everyone but turned herself into stone on mistake! Now legend has it that whoever

disturbs her slumber will awaken the war, and destroy the world.

By Max E. 4T

WPS Writing Wall

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BANKING NEWS

Your last School Banking day this Term is Tuesday, 25 June 2013

25 Jun 2013—Gabi H, Vanessa G, Nina Z, Russel E

The Commonwealth Bank School Banking Program Did you know that School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. The school receives $5.00 each time a student makes their first School Banking deposit. In addition the school receives a commission from the bank on every deposit made through the School Banking program.

Taking part in School Banking is easy If your child does not have a Youthsaver account, you can open one at any Commonwealth Bank and there are no forms to fill in! Alternatively, if you are an existing Commonwealth Bank customer with access to NetBank you can apply online.

School Banking Competition There’s still time for your chance to win a $5,000 FAMILY ADVENTURE HOLIDAY!

So far we have 113 student bankers who have qualified for the School Banking competition this Term. If you have only made two deposits this Term, there is still 1 week left for you to be part of this amazing competition.

First prize: $5,000 family holiday to anywhere in Australia with $500 spending money and $5,000 cash for your school.

There are also 25 Runner Up prizes available – these adventure packs are valued at over $700 and include a Wii U, Razor eSpark electric scooter, walkie talkies, night vision goggles and an underwater digital camera.

More details are available at www.commbank.com.au/adventureisland

OUR SCHOOL BANKING DAY IS EVERY TUESDAY AT 9:15am If you have any queries, please contact me via e-mail.

Michelle Lightfoot, Banking Convenor mjl@bigpond.net.au

P & C NEWS I hope all school parents have recovered from the aftermath of Canteen Red Day on Monday. My children inform me that queues at the serving hatches were 5m deep! Fair News You will shortly be receiving confirmation from your Class Co-ordinators of your allocated stall at the fair. Preference has been given to requests where possible. We will arrange a get together at the beginning of Term 3 where we can discuss individual stall requirements in more detail. Second Hand Uniform Sale Make sure you visit the Uniform Shop during the second hand sales next week. There is really good quality clothing to be bought for a bargain. You can start shopping early for your kindy’s starting next year or grab a few reserves for all those items that mysteriously go missing. Have a good week Diary Dates Tuesday 16 July—Fair Committee Meeting—7.30pm—address available upon request Friday 29 July—Craft Workshop—9.30am—address available upon request Wednesday 7 August—P&C Meeting—7.00pm—Staffroom

Clair Scott, P&C President wpspandc@gmail.com

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CANTEEN NEWS Last week in the business! From everyone here at The Bush Tuck Shop to all of the fantastic volunteers throughout the years, all the parents who have supported us and all the students past and present who have been our reason to be, a big

THANK YOU We couldn’t have done it without you. As this chapter of our canteen closes, a newer and more exciting one opens with new menus, enticing choices and more days. As we wrap up this term, we would like to remind all that there are clearance items and special sale prices on the online menu and also at the windows: *Pasta Napolitana @ $4.00 *Pasta Bolognese @ $4.50 *Healtheries rice wheels @ $0.60 *Healtheries Stix @ $0.50 and more! There are limited numbers of Pies, Sausage Rolls, Pizzas, etc as we wind down. So be quick and order online as it will be on a first come first serve basis. Please remember this for Friday Special Early Lunches!

Have a fabulous holidays everyone and be safe. BE SURE TO ORDER BEFORE 8.50am ROSTER REMINDER: Times are: (AM) is 9am-12pm, (PM) is 11am-2pm and (FD) is full day, 9am-2pm. Friday 21 June (FD)Fiona T, Cameron T,Giacomo(AM) Edwina B, Sylvia B, (PM) Rosie M Mon 24 June (AM) Leigh A, Nilu H(PM) Dominique F, Kerri C Wed 26 June (FD)Fiona T, Cameron T, (AM) Felicity S., Shinako M (PM) Rebecca K, Jo Jeffcoat, Yunjeong R Fri 28 June LAST DAY OF THE TERM (FD)Celia H, Giacomo, Nilu H (AM)Kerri C, (PM) Rosie M Many thanks, Tanya Sandoe and Michelle Lightfoot, interim canteen managers, and Nilu Habibi from the canteen committee. Contact us on thebushschoolcanteen@gmail.com or tanyaandgeorgia@gmail.com or mjl@bigpond.net.au. Phone 9489 3086.

Friday Early Sport’s Lunch Menu Yr 3-6 PSSA and Macquarie Uni Sport - from Friday 3 May Online orders ONLY

Meat pie or Sausage roll, Assorted Sandwiches, Assorted Salad boxes, Corn on the cob, Boiled Egg, Snacks and Drinks, Fresh Fruit

Please order online – over the counter orders are not accepted due to time restrictions

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BAND NEWS ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ALL BOOKS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PURCHASED OR RETURNED LAST WEEK. PRACTICE It’s only a couple of school weeks until the bands perform at their final competition for the year: the NSW School Band Festival. Children should practice any new pieces and polish their performance pieces. Ideally children should do some practise during the holidays so they don’t become too rusty. STUDENT REPORTS All students having private tutorials with tutors at school will have progress reports sent home with your child this week. NSW BAND FESTIVAL Venue – Clancy Auditorium at University of NSW. For Beginner and Junior Bands, this is their opportunity to perform in a professional auditorium. All who attend will be eligible for Band patches for their jumpers. For Intermediate, Concert and Stage bands, this is their opportunity to repeat their excellent achievement at the Sydney Eisteddfod and Ryde East Band Festival. It is important that all children attend. Even just a few missing has a significant negative impact on the Band’s perfor-mance. Please mark the date and time in your diary now.

Sunday 4 August Beginner Band – arrive at 8:45 am to perform at 9:45 am Junior Band – arrive at 10:00 am to perform at 11:00 am

Sunday 18 August Intermediate – arrive at 1:50 pm to perform at 2:50 pm Concert Band – arrive at 4:20 pm to perform at 5:20 pm Stage Band – arrive at 5:30 pm to perform at 6:45 pm DIARY DATES Saturday 7 September - School Fete – all bands performing. Saturday 14 September – Cake stall operated by the Band Program. This is a wonderful fund-raising opportunity.

All enquiries, contact Anne Seage, on 9489 3086 or 0413 622142 – before 6.00 pm, unless it is urgent, please. anne.j.seage@det.nsw.edu.au

Advertisements We do not wish to imply any endorsement of products or services advertised in the newsletter. Advertisers offset the cost

of production and we make a profit from the newsletter. I want to thank advertisers for their business and hope these ser-

vices are of assistance to the community.

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UNIFORM SHOP NEWS UNIFORM SHOP IS OPEN 2 – 3pm ON TUESDAYS AND 8.30 – 10 ON THURSDAYS UNIFORMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING ON FLEXI SCHOOLS ONLINE ORDERING If you know what size uniform you require, why not order it at a time to suit you via the Flexischools option on the school website. Avoid the queues and either collect your order or have it delivered to your child’s classroom. Deliveries are made twice a week after shop openings so you should receive them on Wednesday or Friday. In busy perods, if your order does not appear at your class, it will be at the office, so please check there first. WINTER IS HERE All pupils should now be wearing full winter uniform and all items are now available via Flexischools and at the Uniform Shop. The requirements for boys and girls are as follows:

NOTE: Jewellery is not to be worn to school. Stud earrings or sleepers only can be worn as earrings. Watches are permitted.

SPORTS UNIFORM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Students from K-4 wear a yellow shirt and green skirt/shorts on grade sports days with a bottle green tracksuit. Students in Years 5 & 6 wear a purple shirt and green skirt/shorts on grade sports days with a bottle green tracksuit. A representa-tive t-shirt is available from the uniform shop for occasions when students represent ‘The Bush School’ at district carni-vals. DR SHOE Good quality shoes or runners appropriate for school are available from Dr Shoe, who can be reached on 0414 912 838 and is happy to come to you for a free home fitting. Dr Shoe also visits the school throughout the year. The P & C receive 10% back for every pair sold. SEW EASY New sewing service for busy Bush school families - badges, alterations etc. Contact leonie.savage@ymail.com / 0450 810 578 ROSTER Tuesday 25th June 2-3pm Christy J, Mary C Thursday 27th June 8.30-10am Lisa O, Giselle B

Please arrive 10 minutes before opening time to set up & let Jane Ford know beforehand if you cannot make your slot.

Jane Ford, Uniform Shop Manager Email: bush.uniformshop@gmail.com

WINTER UNIFORM FOR

GIRLS

WINTER UNIFORM FOR BOYS

Grey tunic

Long sleeved white blouse

School tie

Bottle green pullover

School ‘bomber’ jacket

Long grey socks or grey

tights

Black shoes

Green school hat labelled

Long grey trousers with short grey

socks

Long sleeved white shirt

School tie

Bottle green pullover

School ‘bomber’ jacket

Black shoes

Green school hat labelled

SUMMER UNIFORM FOR

GIRLS

SUMMER UNIFORM

FOR BOYS

Green/white checked dress

Bottle green ankle socks

School colours for hair rib-

bons

Green school hat labelled

Black shoes

Grey boxer shorts

Short sleeved white

shirt

Grey ankle socks

Green school hat

labelled

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Fri 28th June to Mon 15th July

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Wahroonga Public School 71 Burns Road Wahroonga NSW 2076

T: 9489 3086 F: 9489 7322 E: wahroonga-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

W: www.wahroonga-p.schools.nsw.edu.au