2016 Term 3 Volume 14 (pdf 3 MB)

YATES MATTERS
YATES AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL
DUNDAS VALLEY, NSW 2117
P: (02) 9874 6302 F: 9804 6260
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.yatesave-p.school.nsw.edu.au
Volume 14
7th September, 2016
FROM THE PRINCIPALS OFFICE
Here it is, Week 8, spring has sprung and the school holidays are just around the corner.
Wow! Where are the weeks going?
There is of course, a mountain of work to get through over the coming weeks and some very, very
exciting events to look forward to.
It’ll be go, go, go during Week 9.
CELEBRATING THE ARTS
Our brilliant choir will be performing at the Riverside Theatre in Parramatta on
Monday, 12th September. Thirty children from the middle and upper primary will
join forces with children from other schools in our district to form a combined
choir as part of “Celebrating the Arts.”
I couldn’t be more proud of their efforts and can hardly wait to see the
performance. Notes finalising the event and those very impressive choir T-shirts
will be sent home tomorrow.
YEAR 6 FUN DAY
The count down for the Year 6 FUN DAY has begun… just nine more sleeps. The girls and boys are
getting more excited by the minute. We try very hard to eliminate problems by making this a cashless
day! Please help us with the organisation of this event by making sure that you have done the following:
1. Paid for your tokens in advance… extra notes have been sent home or can be picked up at the
main office.
2. Ordered your sausage sizzle… all catering is done in advance.
3. Signed up to help out with a stall if you have a little time to spare.
If your child is one of the big kids, they will be busy baking cupcakes and making jelly on Thursday
next week. Don’t forget to send in your cake mix and jelly donations and make sure your child comes
prepared for the “COOK OFF”… that means an apron, utensils and muffin tins. (Miss Hoy has sent out
a list of requirements.)
FUN DAY is a mufti day too. It is almost too much fun to have on one day.
P.S. It’s just for kids, sorry families you are not invited unless you have arranged to help with one of
the stalls.
MAMMOTH GARDENING BEE
NOW FOR A VERY PERSONAL PLEA… The weather is warming up and those nasty weeds are on the
move.
With Kindy Orientation just around the corner, I am really anxious to have Yates Avenue P.S. looking
“Only the Best.”
When:
Saturday, 17th September 2016… between 9:00am and 2:00pm
Who:
Weeders, Hedgers, Mulchers, Pruners and anyone with a vague interest in
gardening who would like to lend a hand.
Where:
Meet outside OOSH - we’ll break up into groups and tackle as much as possible.
What to bring:
As much of your own equipment as possible (label everything) from gloves, shovels
and rakes to wheelbarrows.
Please send me a quick note or call the school on 9874 6302 and let me know if you can help out.
Many hands make light work I promise!!!! My fingers are crossed for a great turn-out.
PRINCIPALS’ AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students:
Omar A
Mia W
Madison J
Elise B
Bronte K
POP
Jack T
Bailey J
Tayla R
Kevin L
Angelique Z
Darren W
David J
Costa I
Zeeba H
Briony K
Julie H
Tannaz A
Joshua L
We still need permission notes to be returned for special events and excursions. If you have
made a “payment online” already, please ensure that you follow-up with those very important
permission notes. We need to have a permission note for all activities, so irrespective of what
you are doing payment-wise please make sure those very important notes find their way to the
classroom teacher.
On a more serious note, there are a few safety issues I would like to bring to your attention and
in doing so; I encourage you to have a talk with your children at home.
PEDESTRIAN AND ROAD SAFETY
This is an on-going reminder to be very conscious of both you and your
child’s safety when coming in and out of the school. Please use the paths
and pedestrian crossing at all times. Your good example is essential if we
are going to get those road safety messages embedded in our children’s
minds.
I would also like to remind you that no one should be driving into the school
grounds without prior permission. We have had a few occasions lately
where parents have parked in the teacher’s carpark and driven into the
school grounds from Yates Avenue. In the name of fairness and with
concern to everyone’s safety please only enter the grounds on foot.
CHILD PROTECTION
This is a mandatory program in the PDHPE curriculum and a very important issue that also needs to be
addressed within families. Please take some time to discuss these sessions with your children and be
prepared to have some very frank and open discussions around this topic. The upper primary students
in particular have asked lots of questions which fall a little outside our school program which would be
best answered by parents or caregivers.
IOANA PARK
Many of you will have noticed the council work being undertaken along the creek bed that runs between
King St and Yates Avenue. The rejuvenation of this corridor has left the creek bed exposed and as a
result the children are quite interested in what’s going on. We have talked about safety issues related
to creek bed and this area and I would suggest that a little family excursion and further talk at home
might be in order. It is going to be a very lovely area when all the work is complete, but I would hate to
think that children weren’t fully aware of the dangers relating to unsupervised play in that area.
Mrs. D. Keeffe
Relieving Principal
FROM THE OFFICE
Office hours are:
8.30am to 3.30pm - Monday-Friday
Any families with change of information please inform the office.
School Contribution notes are available to print on Yates Ave PS website.
All notes will be sent home on Wednesdays.
Mrs Copping and Miss Rose are attending LMBR Training on Thursdays and Fridays, from 16th
July to 23rd September. Ms Williamson will be in the office on these days. Please take this
into account when contacting the school.
PLEASE NOTE: NO PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE ON POP FOR P&C MONIES, e.g.: UNIFORM
SHOP, SCHOOL CANTEEN etc.
Mrs Copping
School Administrative Manager
PRESCHOOL ARE BEGINNING THEIR TRANSITION
TO BIG SCHOOL!
This week our Dolphin and Turtle children are beginning their transition to big school.
The Dolphins enjoyed our lunch with K/1D and K/1W on Monday.
The Turtles will be visiting K/1D and K/1W on Friday.
Over the next few weeks Preschool will visit K/1D and K/1W to share meals and see their
classrooms and some of their school day routine.
We have moved our fairy garden to a new area outdoors and have been busy adding new
treasures as well as looking for the many different bugs and insects we can find in our garden.
Preschool enjoyed a visit from Lesley and her dog “Gibbs” on
Tuesday where we learnt about being safe around dogs. Turtle
children will have their dog safety visit on Thursday this week.
Early Years Learning Framework
Children have a strong sense of identity, Children are confident and involved learners,
Children are connected with and contribute to their world, Children are effective
communicators, Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
QA1 Educational Program and Practice
QA5 Relationships with children
QA6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
From the
PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE
Congratulations to the following students
who have successfully completed the requirements of the Premier’s Reading Challenge. I am
very proud of all of you and look forward to presenting you with your certificates next term.
Kindergarten
Bella A
Basil A
Jazz B
Emad B
Leyland B
Aeden C
Alex C
Mariam D
Olivia E
Manfred G
Nicola H
Alina H
Kevin J
Hyun J
Briony K
Esther K
Joshua L
Victoria L
Justin L
Lahm S
Csenge Z
Year 1
Nicole A
Skylar A
Brieanna B
Mikayla B
Theanna C
Jensen C
Gino C
Aleigha C
Ellie C
Annie D
Jordan G
Emily G
Damon H
Ada H
William H
Zac H
Madison J
Jack L
Amy L
Joshua L
Malia O
Sean P
Dehein R
Addy R
Sienna S
Aaron S
Scout U
Year 2
Hadi A
Carmen A
Dylan B
Alannah B
Elise B
Logan B
Charlie C
Rena G
Melissa G
Haze H
Joshua H
Jake H
Coby H
John J
Bronte K
Ewan K
Christopher L
Kevin L
Kate M
Elias M
Darius S
Isabel T
Jack T
Annabelle W
Mia W
Sharon Y
Year 3
Tannaz A
Daniel J
Tayla R
Year 4
Jerry K
Ben T
Brandon W
Year 6
David J
Irene K
Malleha R
Paige W
Darren W
ROALD DAHL DAY
As you already know, we will be celebrating the one hundredth birthday of beloved
children’s author Roald Dahl with a special day at school on Wednesday, 21st
September, 2016. This is a wonderful opportunity for the students to learn more
about Roald Dahl’s books and their characters and to have lots of fun celebrating all
things Roald Dahl.
Our day will begin with a dress up parade under the K-2 COLA. All of the students are
encouraged to dress as their favourite Roald Dahl character or to wear yellow (which
was Roald Dahl’s favourite colour).
After this, the students will participate in a range of activities about a variety of
different Roald Dahl stories. The students will rotate around the classrooms and will
visit a number of teachers whilst completing these activities.
Our very exciting Roald Dahl Day will conclude with a screening of one of his most
loved stories - Esio Trot – in the school hall. This is a beautiful story which I am sure
all of the students will enjoy. To enhance the movie experience, all students will
receive a bag of popcorn to enjoy while they are watching the film.
Please note that ‘Esio Trot’ is rated PG. If you would prefer for your child not to
watch this film, please advise your child’s class teacher prior to Roald Dahl Day.
As you can see, we have a wonderful day planned and I look forward to seeing all of the
students in their costumes having a fantastic time celebrating the wonderful world of
Roald Dahl.
Mrs. B. Miller
Teacher Librarian
NEWS FROM YOUR P & C…
FATHER’S DAY STALL
We hope all our families had a lovely Father’s Day celebrating the special man in your
children’s lives.
Thank you to the volunteers who made all it possible, setting up the stall and
selling to the kids over 3 days:
Azita, Lisa B, Alison W, Alison H, Ann, Naomi & Larissa.
P&C MEETING
Our next P & C meeting will be Monday, 19th September at 6.30pm in the P & C room, next to
the back car park.
Children are more than welcome to attend our meetings. They will have access to the OOSH
room and games/activities.
Kirsten Groll
0432 689 958
P & C President
[email protected]
URGENT HELP NEEDED
8:40 am to 9 am Friday mornings, we need parent helpers to take kids lunch orders.
* All lunch orders must be in 9:15 am on full service days.
Full Service Days - Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
Snack Days - Wednesdays and Thursdays, only approximately one hour of your time is
needed.
Two people are required for this shift if possible.
Thurs 8 Sept
Wed 14 Sept
Thurs 15 Sept
Wed 21 Sept
11:15 – 12pm
11:15 – 12pm
11:15 – 12pm
11:15 – 12pm
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
Full service days – we are open for lunch and recess and have 2 different shifts available:
Shift
Fri 9 Sept
Mon 12 Sept
Tue 13 Sept
Fri 16 Sept
Mon 19 Sept
Tue 20 Sept
8:30
–
10:30
Azita
Azita
VACANT
Azita
Azita
VACANT
10:30
–
12:00
Azita
Suzie
Azita
VACANT
Azita
Suzie
Azita
VACANT
Alison White
Canteen Manager
0411 145 752
For Your Diaries:
Week
Canteen is
open for …
MONDAY
FULL SERVICE
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
FULL SERVICE
SNACKS
SNACKS
FULL SERVICE
SAT/
SUN
School Counsellor – Wednesday and Thursday- until further notice.
WEEK
8
5/9
‘GO LIVE’
LMBR
6/9
7/9
8/9
9/9
Dance Fever
10-11/9
Principals’
Afternoon Tea
WEEK
9
WEEK
10
TERM 4
WEEK
1
12/9
Celebrating the
Arts
Performance @
Riverside
Theatre
19/9
13/9
14/9
15/9
Baking Day
16/9
Year 6 Fun Day
17-18/9
20/9
21/9
22/9
23/9
Last Day of Term
24-25/9
School
Holidays
10/10
Students and
Staff return to
school
11/10
12/10
13/10
14/10
15-16/10
COMMUNITY NEWS
Yates Avenue P.S., as a service to parents, will advertise community events that may be
of interest. The school does not necessarily endorse or sponsor the events and accepts
no responsibility for the management or organisation of these events.
Yates Avenue Public School, Yates Avenue, Dundas Valley.
NSW
2117
Phone: 9874 6302 / Fax: 9804 56260
Email: [email protected]
BAIKIE
ELECTRICAL
SERVICES
Licenced Electrical & Communications Contractors
Residential - Commercial - Industrial
0414 526 611
Master chef Rating:
OOSH NEWS
02 9804 7541
www.yaoosh.com
Growing Chess Interest!
Where is Oh Oh?
Oh Oh the OOSH owl will be flying
in to Bunnings Rydalmere this
Sunday (11th). Make sure you join us
for a sausage sizzle and a photo with
Oh Oh.
Yates Avenue OOSH has become the breeding ground of Chess
Champions. We are fortunate enough to have access to the
GIANT Chess pieces and the outdoor chess boards each
afternoon.
We are thankful for those few parents who stick around to
volunteer an hour or two of their time to verse us in chess and
challenge us to do our best.
Congratulations to Jake for being our current Chess Champion.
This month in
Breakfast club
we made owl
pancakes,
crumpet books,
scones and
fruit
Have you met all the OOSH STAFF?
Have you met MARITSA?
What’s happening in OOSH next month?
Art Hour
Monday Afternoon 4 - 5 pm
Sports Workshops
Wednesday Afternoon 4 -5 pm
Breakfast Club
Monday Mornings 7:30 – 8:15 am
Maritsa is an ex-student of Yates
Avenue and we are now lucky enough
to have her back as a Senior Staff
Member.
Maritsa studies in the area of ART at
University and is the reason we have
such a wonderful Art hour each week.
This month’s
favorite meal is:
Scones with Jam
and Cream
Recipe of the Month:
Scones with Jam and Cream
What you need:
Plain flour, for dusting
3 cups self-raising flour
80g butter, cubed
1-1 1/4 cups milk
Jam and whipped cream, to serve
How you make it: Pre heat oven to
200°C. Lightly dust a flat baking tray
with plain flour. Sift self-raising flour
into a bowl. Using your fingertips,
rub butter into flour. Make a well in
the centre. Add 1 cup of milk. Mix
with a flat-bladed knife. Turn onto a
lightly floured surface. Knead gently
(don't knead dough too much or
scones will be tough). Pat dough into
a 2cm-thick round. Using a 5cm
(diameter) round cutter, cut out 12
rounds. Press dough together and
cut out remaining 4 rounds. Place
scones onto prepared baking tray,
1cm apart. Sprinkle tops with a little
plain flour. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes
or until golden and well risen.
Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm
with jam and cream.
PH: 02 9804 7541
www.yaoosh.com
[email protected]
Monday
26/9
Tuesday
27/9
Wednesday
28/9
Thursday
29/9
Friday
30/9
Monday
3/10
Pirate Day
Land of
the Giants
Footy Fever
Movies @
Events
Wheels
day
Centre
Closed
$55
$50
$50
$65
$50
Aargh!!! Come
and spend a
day with us
where you can
discover what
the life of a
pirate is like
and get to go
on a treasure
hunt
Join us as we
step into the
world as
Giants and
experience
over-sized
games and
food.
Come along
dressed in your
sports
gear for a day
that we focus
on sport,
learning new
skills and
improving our
old ones.
Join us as we
take on the
cinemas and
watch a flick
with friends
at Event
Macquarie.
Bring along a
Bike, pram or
scooter for a
day of riding
around the
school
grounds with
friends
Tuesday
4/10
Picnic in
the ParkCurtis
Oval
$50
We will be
closed today
for the long
weekend.
Come down
and join us
for a picnic
at Curtis Oval
for lunch and
a play
around the
fields and in
the water
park!!
Wednesday
5/10
Thursday
6/10
Disney/
Lunch with
dream works the Locals
Day
Friday
7/10
Pokemon
day
$50
$65
$55
Join us as we
watch movies
play games and
create crafts
with friends in
the centre as
well as some
disney food.
join us as we
take a bus
ride to
Carlingford
Court to have
lunch there
with the
locals.
“I summon
you Pikachu”
Come and
join us for a
day that we
explore the
secrets of
Pokémon.
“Pokémon,
Gotta catch
them all”
Does your child currently attending Yates Avenue Public School have a sibling born between
1st August 2011 and 31st July 2012? If so, they are eligible to start Kindergarten next year!
Please fill in the details below and return this to the school office or the class teacher. We
will then send home an enrolment form to be completed to enrol their sibling for
Kindergarten 2017, we will also include a list of documents we will need to take copies of,
we need to sight ORINIGAL documentation. If you have any questions, please contact the
school office on 98746302.
Wishing you well,
Mrs Copping
Miss Rose
School Administrative Manager
Rel. School Administrative Officer
____________________________________________________
KINDERGARTEN 2017 ENROLMENTS
Name of student currently attending YAPS: ________________________________________
Class: __________
Date of birth: ________________
Name of sibling starting kindergarten in 2017: _____________________________________
Date of birth: __________________
Female
Male
Name of parent: ___________________________ Contact Number: ___________________
Telopea ‘Schools as Community Centres’ Project
Term 3 2016
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Australian Red Cross ‘Good Start Breakfast Club’ 8:30am-9:00am Telopea SaCC Rooms.
A healthy breakfast is provided free for Telopea Public School students in a friendly, inclusive environment.
Sing Rhyme and Story Time
10:00-10:30 The Fun Lab, North Rocks Shopping Centre.
A weekly Early Literacy Program for parents/carers and children birth to 5 years. This program was developed and is facilitated by the
Telopea SaCC Facilitator. The program was awarded Honoured Nominee in 2011 Kookaburra Awards. The session will support parents to
assist with their children’s literacy development.
Meet and Greet
1:00pm-2:30pm Telopea SaCC Rooms
Information sharing session for families with baby birth to 12 weeks. Facilitated by Community Health
‘Triple P’ Parenting Program and 1,2,3 Magic (Time and start date to be advised) Telopea SaCC Rooms REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL
Parenting support programs facilitated by Parramatta Mission. Free child care available.
Garden Club
8:30am-9:00am Telopea Public School Edible Garden and Orchard
Telopea Public School students enjoy utilising the school garden space through this leadership program.
WEDNESDAY
Supported Playgroup
10:00am-12:00noon Telopea SaCC Rooms
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL
Organised indoor and outdoor activities, story time, music and dancing for families with children birth to 5 years. A friendly, inclusive and
supportive playgroup where adult involvement is encouraged and supported.
Australian Red Cross ‘Good Start Breakfast Club’ 8:30am-9:00am Telopea SaCC Rooms. Description as above.
THURSDAY
Jiggle’n’Jam Music Program. 2x half hour baby classes (birth to 12mths@9:30am and 12 to 18mths@10:00am)
2x Toddler Music Classes (1.5 to 2.5yrs @10:45am and 2.5to 3.5yrs
TERM REGISTRATION is ESSENTIAL
@11:15)
for the toddler classes.
Structured music classes for families with chn birth to 2.5 years. Facilitated by ‘Accent On Music’ Music School in Telopea SaCC Rooms
Baby Playgroup
10:00-12:00noon Telopea SaCC Rooms
Social gathering for families with children birth to 18 months in safe, air conditioned environment with toys. Enjoy spending time with
friends after the Jiggle’n’Jam music class.
FRIDAY
Supported Playgroup.
9:30am-11:30am Telopea SaCC Rooms Description as above.
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL
Telopea ‘Schools as Community Centres’ Project (SaCC)
Based in the grounds of Telopea Public School. Chestnut Ave., Telopea N.S.W. 2117
Please direct all enquiries to SaCC Facilitator Pip Martins
Phone: 9898 3448 Fax: 9684 2653 Email: [email protected]
Brenda Milner
Behavioural Optometrist
Don’t wait for your child
to fall behind in class!
General Eye
Examinations
Developmental
Assessments
Visual Therapy
Lenses and
Coloured Lenses
Call us today: 9684 6392
www.BrendaMilnerOptometrist.com
“Fostering Young Ladies in Sport”
Are you interested in playing Netball next year?
Calling on Players for 2017
Are you aged between 8-13 and want to play a team sport
Love being outdoors
Do you like being part of a team?
Do you want to learn new skills for life?
Registration is in November 2016 for 2017 season
Contact Pete or Sue via our Facebook page @
Dundas Central Netball Club
ERMINGTON TIMETABLE 2016
ENROL NOW at www.dancesensation.com.au
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
SATURDAY
4.00 – 5.00pm
10yrs-Teen Ballet
$145/term
3.45-4.15pm
3-5yrs Ballet
$120/term
5.00 – 6.00pm
10yrs-Teen
Funky Jazz/Hip Hop
$145/term
4.15-5.15pm
3-5yrs
Funky Jazz/ Hip Hop
$120/term
9.00-9.30am
2-5yrs Funky Jazz/Hip
Hop
$115/Term
9.30-10.30am
9-14yrs
Lyrical/Contemporary
$145/term
6.00-7.00pm
6-14yrs
Musical Theatre
(Drama & Singing)
$145/term
6.30 – 7.30pm
Adult Fitness & Dance
Class
$145/term
5.15 – 6.15pm
6-9yrs Ballet
$145/term
10:30-11:30am
Acrodance
$145/term
5.30-6.30pm
6-9yrs
Funky Jazz/Hip Hop
$145/term
11.30-12.30pm
Tap
$145/term
7.30pm onwards
Private Lesson
$38/ 30mins
6.30pm onwards
Private Lessons
$38/ 30mins
10:30am onwards
Private Lessons
$38/ 30mins
See the
DANCE
SENSATION
INSPIRING
CLASSES
page on our
website for
more info on
each of these
styles of
Performing
Arts.
ALSO we
have over 30
more classes
available at
our Lane
Cove North
Studio.
Ermington Studio
The Basement Studio at Riverside Baptist Church,
Cnr Lawson & Kendall Sts, Ermington (Enter through side door on Kendall St.)
$$$ GREAT TERM DISCOUNTS FOR FAMILIES
AND STUDENTS ATTENDING MULTIPLE CLASSES
• Dance Sensation is a strong supporter of age appropriate
choreography and music.
• We endeavour to make the Performing Arts enjoyable and
uplifting ☺
ENROL NOW and JOIN IN THE FUN!
www.dancesensation.com.au
Email [email protected]