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ISSUE 15: 29th May 2013
HARBORD PUBLIC SCHOOL
Oliver Street; FRESHWATER 2096
Ph: 9905-4276/Fax: 9905-7853
www.harbord-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Principals Report
AFL
Congratulations to Mr Addicott and our AFL Team for their outstanding effort in reaching the Grand
Final of the AFL Knockout this week. The competition was of a very high standard and our team lost a
close game to Drummoyne Public School. The team will now progress to the State Knockouts.
What every child should know.
You are not alone!
It is generally felt that life success, health and emotional wellbeing all have their
roots in early childhood. The quality of a child's earliest environments and the
availability of appropriate experiences at the right stages are crucial in shaping
children's development.-AEDI
It is true that some children are more resilient than others. Their
nature and their temperament helps them to be mentally and
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psychologically strong. “They get straight back up after a setback or
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disappointment. Unfortunately, not every child has such natural
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resilience.” – Michael Grose. The good news is that most of the
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YR 6 Cake Stall
Spellathon
research shows that resilience can be nurtured and developed,
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particularly when parents themselves are resilient and they actively
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Band Camp
foster it in their kids. From a resilience perspective parents need to
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Band Camp
coach kids through some of their more challenging moments and
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Term 2 Ends 3.05pm
reviewing what they may have learned for next time.
Avoid solving all their problems for them.– Michael Grose
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Michael Grose writes that resilient kids share four basic skill sets1. Independence
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Term 3 commences
2. Problem-solving
3. Optimism
4. Social connection.
If you would like to hear more about what Michael Grose has to say click on this link Video
60th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt Everest
It was on 29 May 1953 that the late Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay arrived at Everest Base
Camp and announced that Everest had finally been climbed. This year marks the 60th anniversary of
the first ascent of Mt Everest. A remarkable achievement!
Photo: australiangeographic.com.au
National Reconciliation Week
27 May - 3 June 2013
This week is National Reconciliation Week and it provides an opportunity for every Australian
to reflect on how we can create a more harmonious society between all people in our country.
Recognition and respect for the histories, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples is an important part of Reconciliation Week, reflected in this year's
theme of “Let's talk recognition.”
From the Deputy Principal
Opportunity Class Placement 2014
Applications for opportunity class placement for year 5 in 2014 for our current year 4 students have
now closed. Applicants will be notified of the test placement centre on Wednesday 10 th July 2013.
The opportunity class placement test will be conducted on Wednesday 24 th July 2013.
Mathematical Olympiads
A number of our more able mathematicians in year 6 participate in the Mathematical Olympiads
Program (Mops). The program comprises five monthly Olympiads of 5 problem solving activities each
Olympiad. The following students performed well at our first Olympiad held last Friday.
Tom Kelsey scored a perfect 5 and Riley O’Sullivan, Lincoln Zanon, Taylah Gross, Johnny Riley and
Gus Geyer achieved 4 out of 5. The questions are a little tricky and require some concentration and
trial and error to arrive at a solution.
The students meet with me fortnightly for 45 minutes do develop strategies to assist them with the
upcoming Olympiads.
All participants receive a certificate of participation at the completion of the program.
This is an Australia wide program and students are eligible for awards if they score in the top 25% or
top 10%.
Photographs
Order forms are available from the school office for students wishing to order Summer PSSA team
photographs taken in term 1. The team photographs are on display in an album located in the school
office. The cost per photograph is $18.00. Orders need to be finalised by Friday 31st May.
School Uniform
Thank you to the vast majority of families who consistently support our uniform policy. This is most
appreciated.
Brian O’Rourke
Year 6 Cake Stall
Friday 31st May
From 2.45pm
Cakes, Jelly,
Soft drink
50 cents - $2
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All money $$$$ raised goes directly back to Year 6
Year 6 parents: Please drop off cakes and other baked goodies to the canteen from
8.45am, or bring in the afternoon.
(Please note we have NO COLD STORAGE)
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We also need helpers from Year 6 in the afternoon
AFL
The Paul Kelly Cup is the largest AFL primary school competition in New South Wales and the ACT
and is open to students in Years 5 and 6. After convincingly winning the Manly Zone Grand Final at
the end of term 1, the Harbord boys teams progressed to the Sydney Finals which was played at
Centennial Park on Monday 27th May 2013. In some very close and tough matches, the boys ended up
at the top of their pool and progressed to the semi-finals after defeating Maroubra Junction, Christian
Brothers Lewisham and Cherrybrook.
In the semi-final the boys played their best game of the day, winning easily against Oxford Fall
Grammar 52-10. The grand final came down to Newington and Harbord Public with a close game
resulting in Newington winning 30-27. Both Newington and Harbord Public will now progress and
represent the Sydney Region in the State Final to be played later this term. This is a fantastic effort by
the boys considering the majority of them did not play AFL until this competition and we have now
made it down to the final 8 out of 800 NSW/ACT schools entered in this competition.
On the day, the team were fantastic ambassadors for our school, displaying excellent behaviour and
sportsmanship and were a pleasure to coach. I would like to extend a big thank you to the parents that
helped drive the students to and from the grounds as well as those parents that came to support the
team.
Mr Addicott
Kindergarten Kindi Farm Visit
CAMP WOLSTONCROFT
On Monday, Year 5 arrived at Point Wolstoncroft Camp. When we got there, we got sorted into
activity groups and cabins. I was in Green Activity Group and in a cabin with Joe, Alec and Seb. Our
lodge was called Geebung. We had a great lunch – sandwiches. I had salami, cucumber, pineapple,
beetroot and corn in my sandwich. Then we went to our cabins, unloaded our bags and got ready for
our first activity. For our activity, we had bike riding and archery. In bike riding, we rode BMX bikes
out to the point on a rocky 2km dirt path. I had a rock throwing contest with Lockie. Archery was quite
fun. I used a compound metal bow. FLUNK! That’s my arrow getting stuck in the 10. We couldn’t
pull it out for a minute! Back in our cabin, we chatted for a while, waiting for Mr Addicott to call us
for dinner. It was Chicken Schnitzel for dinner. It was delicious! The dessert! It was great! Wait …. I
didn’t have any. Some people took seconds. I just had vanilla ice cream. Then we did a mini Olympics.
We went back to our cabin to catch some zzzz’s.
On Tuesday, it was early wake up day. We had bacon and eggs, and duty. In the morning we paddled
in a freezing canoe to a tiny beach. Lunch was wraps. Pretty much the same as yesterday. In the
afternoon we had rock climbing. I didn’t make it to the top at all, but I made it to at least ¾ of the way
up. Then dinner again. It was a beef roast .
Ok! Time to get to the county fair. It was the best of all. My group somehow got the fruit stall. It was
BAD! No one wanted fruit when cakes and ice cream was on sale. Drinks, food, costumes, massages,
games and A CASINO!
On our final day, we woke up with a room inspection awaiting us. We didn’t win the room inspection
competition. We packed up our stuff and got ready for a great breakfast. Pancakes and Maple Syrup.
YUM!! Then our final activity got underway. Low Ropes. I was expecting it to be higher than 30cm
off the ground. I’d have rather done the Giant Swing. Anyway, I put my jumper on backwards and put
the hood over my face. Then I did it BACKWARDS! And BLINDFOLDED! Then it was lunch again.
Another high school had turned up and it was very busy. Sausages in a roll with salad for lunch. It was
good.
Year 5 got slowly back on to the coaches ready for the long trip back to school. Camp was a great
experience and it was good to be away from home.
I have 3 words to say. It …… was ….. awesome!
By Finn Harte 5W
SPELLATHON NEWS:
For some great ideas to assist with learning Spelling words go to:
There are a range of worksheets and games (as pdfs) which you
can download for Kindergarten and early learners as well as for
Primary students. Go to ‘English’ tab, then ‘English Help Sheets’
or why not bookmark this link:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english/help-sheets#activity_sheets
‘School A to Z’ can also be downloaded as an App for iphone and ipad as well as for Android devices.
There is a ‘Spelling Bee’ game included where you can record your own Spellathon list words to
practice.
Here are some additional suggestions for learning Spelling list words:
Look, cover, write, check
Meaning- talk about the meaning of each word and say it in a sentence.
Creating Words - use play dough, pipe cleaners or lego to form letters to spell out each word.
Paint It! - use a paintbrush or finger and paint to spell words.
Type It! - type spelling words on the computer/ipad/lap top.
Rainbow Words - spell words using different coloured markers or crayons for each letter.
Word Games -Make two copies of your list on flashcards, use the cards to play snap, concentration or
fish.
 Trace - have fun and let kids trace their words on your back or palm. Have them focus on properly
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forming each letter so you can feel it being drawn. Swap over.
 Chalk (or Paint or water) - go outside and spell your words using chalk, paint or water on the driveway.
Just taking the spelling practice outside makes it more fun for kids.
 Magnetic letters/Letter Tiles - spell words using letter tiles
 Scrabble Spelling - use scrabble pieces to build words. For some sneaky math fun have child total the
amount for each word.
 Partner Spell - take turns adding a letter to spell each word. For example, for the word FUN - child
starts by saying the letter F, parents adds letter U and child then completes word by adding the letter N.
 Record - use a phone, ipad or ipod to record child(ren) orally spelling words.
 Make a Video - use a video camera, phone, ipad or ipod to take some quick video of your child spelling the
target words.
 Microphone - Spell words into a microphone. There is just something fun about hearing yourself loud and
magnified.
 Bounce a Ball - bounce a ball as you spell words - 1 bounce per letter.
 Which is Correct? Write words on a whiteboard and include misspelled words. Have child identify the
correctly spelled words.
 Wordsearch - you can visit sites like PuzzleMaker , type in your child's spelling list and create a word
search that you can print. Or children can make their own find-a-word.
 Mystery Letters - write words with missing letters. Child must figure out which mystery letters are
missing in order to complete words.
 Newspaper search - Choose a page of newspaper and find as many list words as you can on the page and
highlight them.
 One Minute Wonders –See how many times your child can write one particular word in a minute.
 Words Within – Find smaller words within the spelling words.
Volunteer Book Keeper Wanted
After providing excellent service as a volunteer, Mrs Sandra George has stood down from
the keeping the books for the School Canteen. A huge thank you to Sandra for performing
such an important role with great distinction.
The P&C is looking for a suitably experienced parent who can use the
MYOB accounting Software to manage the book keeping for the School
Canteen. This a volunteer position which requires approximately 4 hours
a fortnight. Please call Jo Smith on 0419267656 to register your interest.
Spellathon
Spellathon is on Friday 31st May!!!!
Have you got your sponsors?
Have you practised writing your words?
Are you ready to... SPELL?
Sponsorship forms and money are due back on Friday 7th June, 2013 and
should be placed in the K-6 fundraising box at the office
Canteen News
Volunteer Roster:
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Liz Russell
Michael Holden
Lara
Jen Sheehan
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Crisitina Cannon
Fi Chandler
Jacinta Anderson
Nicole Thom
Sue Ainsworth
Julia Higgs
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Tues 5 June
Wed 6 June
Thurs 7 June
Fri 8 June
Heather Lawson
Tracey Bright
Kathryn McDonald
Edwina Annand
Honie Farrington
Megan Carrol
Cindy Kirby
Briar Wain
Narelle Clarke
Danielle Gedz
Carrie Keys
Alex Darragh
Kirsty Janney
Lorien McTavish
Melinda Butt
Jess Berg
Katie Earl
Katie Golden
Annie Whitehead
Aeron Rook
PSSA Orders: Please note that winter PSSA has begun. Please make sure you select the PSSA option when
ordering on Friday if your child is involved in PSSA sport. This ensures that their lunch is ready for the early
PSSA pick up time. If PSSA isn’t selected I am unable to find these orders in the large volume of orders that I
have on a Friday. So if you forget to select this option your child’s lunch will be kept in the canteen for pick up
on return from PSSA.
HAPPY ½ HOUR FRIDAYS…..
The canteen will NOT be open this Friday due to cake stall.
SOUP: Soup is back on the menu now that there is a winter chill in the air. Please order online. Type of soup
will change weekly & will be changed on flexischools.
MEXICAN MONDAY MEAL DEAL : Monday’s meal deal for winter has changed to chicken
enchilada. Please note that the meal deal comes with a piece of fruit and a drink. Please see fleximeals for
ingredients.
Jan Baldwin Canteen Managerthe
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
Brooks
Pharmacy
Proud supporter of Harbord Public School
Freshwater Village Plaza (IGA Complex)
Pharmacist/Owner – Martin Brook
Ph: 9905 3567