Newsletter - Italian Bilingual School
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Newsletter - Italian Bilingual School
Newsletter Issue 26, 28th August 2012 Week 7 Term 3, 2012 Dear Parents and Students, There is always a great deal to celebrate at the Italian Bilingual School and I recommend you view some of the clips on the school website listed below. On Sunday I had the privilege of watching some of our Year 5 and 6 students participate in Tournament of the Minds competition held at the University of Western Sydney. These students exemplified the essence of IBS in so many ways – their confidence and teamwork was a delight to watch as they performed their main challenge of piecing together a story to highlight a particular moral based on the characters from various sources (books, plays, songs - look at the clip and see if you can work out which characters have been chosen from the various resources). We have a very giving community here at IBS and I would like to acknowledge Mr Ricci Danieletto who delivered a huge number of computers and screens to Meadowbank for our use in 2013. I would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the uncle of Thomas Chahoud (Year Four) and Lily Chahoud (Year Two) for supplying five beautiful bookcases that can be used in our new classes next year. A special mention to Mark Chahoud who hand delivered the shelves on Saturday! Thank You! There have been some incidents at school over the past few months that have raised some concern for me as the Principal of IBS. Any issue that directly impacts on our students is always a concern and it is extremely important that the school community understands that all school matters are delivered with the best interest of the children as a ‘whole’ – it is impossible to cater for individual tastes or desires, so we strive to work together in harmony and I believe generally we are very successful in achieving great results. We strive for excellence through bilingualism within a caring and nurturing environment. We are an inclusive community that exhibits core values of promoting respect for self and others with understanding and tolerance. Great words......but do we ‘walk the talk’? This is something that I offer our students to answer and it is not a one off reply. It is meant to be asked every day and I offer this small video clip as a stimulus for dialogue – some of the words it suggests are commitment, honesty, accountability, respect, courage, ethics, integrity. Great words......worth the walk? I think so because they help to shine our lighthouse light beyond the surrounding waters. http://play.simpletruths.com/movie/walk-the-talk/ Robert Ruggeri Principal Messages from the Assistant Principal SPORT TERM 3- GYMNASTICS There is one other date where gymnastics will be swapped. Students are required to wear their sports uniform for gymnastics on FRIDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond their control Activated Group was forced to cancel the gymnastics session at IBS last week. Parents/caregivers will be invoiced for 9 sessions instead of the original 10. KINDIFARM Preps and Kindergarten On Wednesday 29th August, Preps and Kindergarten will be able to enjoy a ”Kindifarm” at our new premises at Meadowbank. ASISSA ATHLETICS Students from IBS will be representing the school at the ASSISA Athletics on Thursday 30 th August. INTERNATIONAL SPORTS DAY – YEARS 3-6 IBS students in Years 3 -6 have been invited by the Sydney Japanese International School to participate in an International Sports Day. This event will take place on Tuesday 4th September from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the Japanese International School in Terrey Hills. The students have been sent home with the colour of the team in which they will be representing on the day. YEARS 3,4, 5 & 6 CAMP – MILSON ISLAND The Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 camp is fast approaching. The students will depart 10th September and return 12th September. Parents please ensure that if your child requires any medication, it is within its use by date and is clearly labelled with your child’s name. The medication needs to be given to Maestra Cristina on the morning of departure in a sealed plastic bag or container. SPORT TERM 4 – SWIMMING K-6 Students Swimming lessons will commence first week back in Term 4 on Friday 12th October. The Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre is encouraging Kindergarten students to participate in lessons this year. A letter will be sent home in the coming week giving parents an opportunity to indicate their child’s swimming ability level. Kindergarten students who do not participate in swimming lessons will remain at school under teacher supervision as the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre no longer caters for free play in the leisure pool. Antonella Cabarrus Preps Assembly Term Three Preps will hold their assembly on Monday Week 10 (17/9/12), 2:15 for a 2:30 start. All Preps parents and students are welcome! School Website Updates Some updated videos: Kindergarten Assembly Week 6 Term 3 Tournament of the Minds Tony Bones Performance Slideshow Tony Bones Performance Video Jump Rope for Heart Science Fair Part 1 Video Science Fair Part 2 Video Science Fair Part 3 Video Science Fair Part 4 Video Science Fair Part 5 Video (School Assemblies) (Multimedia Clips) (Multimedia Clips) (Multimedia Clips) (Multimedia Clips) (Multimedia Clips) (Multimedia Clips) (Multimedia Clips) (Multimedia Clips) (Multimedia Clips) Wonderful World of Websites: Science Related Websites this term. Motion and Forces: http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmsc/activities/simulations/gr2/unitf.html How Living Things Function: http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmsc/activities/simulations/gr3/unita.html Literacy Planet Top Ten Leader Board Current Affairs Champion for this Week 1) Lyla Michell (Kindergarten) Sofia Mifsud (Year Four) 2) Micah Patching (Year Two) Michael Lo Russo (Year Four) 3) Gisela Labraga (Kindergarten) Nicolas Yule (Year Four) 4) Laura Burgio (Year One) Hannah Evans (Year Four) 5) Natalie Arcuri (Kindergarten) 6) Grace Patching (Kindergarten) 7) Marco Iacovitti (Year One) 8) Scarlett May (Kindergarten) 9) Edward Dura (Year Four) 10) Scarlett Whelan (Year One) Oscar Taylor (Year Five) Scarlett Kaplan(Year Five) Congratulations Kindergarten!!!! You are the Class Champions for the second week in a row. Diary Dates: 29th August Preps and Kinder Farm Excursion (Meadowbank) 29th August Parents and Friends Meeting 7:00pm 30th August ASISSA 3rd September August Park Years 1-2 4th September Sydney Japanese School International Sports Day 7th September Year Two Assembly 8th September Top Ryde Choir 10th September Park Years 3-6 10th – 12th September Years 3-6 Camp 14th September OPEN Afternoon 2:00 – 3:00 14th September Sport Gymnastics 14th September 10 Year Dinner Dance IBS Student – Isabella Napoli makes the news! Parents and Friends Messages Parents and Friends go Facebook! CYBER BULLYING AND YOUR CHILD! This very important seminar has been postponed to next term. FATHER’S DAY, 2012 The Father’s Day stall will be held ON TUES, WED AND THUR OF THIS WEEK, August 28-30 at lunch time from 1-2pm. All gifts will be $10 each and are especially chosen to bring a huge smile to all dads’ faces! Make sure you don’t miss out! IBS MAJOR FUNDRAISER 2012 – 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE IBS MAJOR FUNDRAISER FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER AT $55 for canapés on entry, 3 course meal and drinks all night! Parents please understand the logistics of our situation, we need to pay the reception lounge 1 week before the function. PLEASE MAKE OUR SITUATION EASIER AND FINALISE TICKET PAYMENTS BY WED SEPT 5TH. The donations have been most generous, and we are very grateful already for the generosity of families and businesses. We continue to strongly encourage all families to support us in any way they can through their own businesses or others they are affiliated with through work and family. THANK YOU TO businesses and restaurants including: Pure Gelato, Croydon Park Prime Butchers, Leichhardt Cafe Moretti , Leichhardt Bridge Climb, Sydney Beppi’s Restaurant, East Sydney Aperitivo Restaurant, Leichhardt Captain Cook Cruises, Darlin Harbour Vittoria Coffee, Silverwater Taylors Wines, Petersham Shearers Bookshop, Leichhardt Laubman & Pank, Leichhardt Shu Fiks, Leichhardt Flowermart, Leichhardt The Little General, Griffith Home Gym Equipment Florence Travel Bags, Leichhardt Palace Cinemas, Leichhardt Daniele Jewellers, Top Ryde Haberfield Tennis Centre Gemma Toase Fitness Barilla Australia, Annandale Daniela Severi Hair Carla Zampatti, Sydney Incharacter Images, Concord Picnic Photography, Earlwood Life Style Optical, Sydney Co As It, Leichhardt Little Dreams Boutique, Leichhardt Little Dreams Cakes by Maria Lauretana Water, Greenacre Cibo & Cibo, Strathfield Randwick Cellars, Randwick Casa D’italia Gourmet Foods &Wines Healthy Life, Sydney Food and Nutrition, Australia Art Est, Sydney Unifor Vitra, Sydney Essen Restaurant, Broadway Anime, Wareemba Sydney Self Defence, Marrickville Mescha, Leichhardt Saffioti Chocolates, Haberfield Balloons, Leichhardt PCM Meats Bunnings Warehouse, Ashfield THANK YOU ALSO TO families and their businesses inclusive of: THE VENTOLINI FAMILY (GOLD SPONSOR)THE PECCEDI/GILLARD FAMILY (SILVER SPONSOR) THE TIMPANO FAMILY (DONATION) THE PIAZZA FAMILY (SILVER SPONSOR & DONATION) THE PATCHING FAMILY (DONATION) THE ARAMINI FAMILY (DONATION & BRONZE SPONSOR) THE CHAHOUD FAMILY (BRONZE SPONSOR) SMART PLUMBING SOLUTIONS (GOLD SPONSOR) LEICHHARDT FRESH FRUIT MARKET (GOLD SPONSOR) M8 TELECOM (SILVER SPONSOR) YULE/ROSSI FAMILY (BRONZE SPONSOR) BECKETT FAMILY (BRONZE FAMILY) THE CANALE FAMILY (SILVER SPONSOR) UNIFOR VITRA, AUSTRALIA (GOLD SPONSOR) SKIITALY.COM.AU (BRONZE SPONSOR) PROTECTORS INSURANCE BROKERS (BRONZE SPONSOR) COLANGELO/HART FAMILY (BRONZE SPONSOR) MICHELL FAMILY (DONATION) MIRABITO FAMILY (DONATION) CROSSROADS TUITION (BRONZE SPONSOR) NATOLI FAMILY (GOLD DONATION) CASA D’ITALIA GOURMET FOODS & WINES (SILVER SPONSOR) ROBERT RUGGERI (DONATION) TIMPANO FAMILY (SILVER SPONSOR) BEST FAMILY (SILVER SPONSOR) VARDANEGA FAMILY (BRONZE SPONSOR) MELANIE KIM (SILVER SPONSOR) CORAZZI FAMILY (SILVER SPONSOR) REKHA SHANGHI (SPONSOR) This is already an amazing effort so please stay tune for all the up and coming changes and please BUY YOUR TH TICKETS BY SEPT 5 . LEAVE YOUR MONEY IN A SEALED AND CLEARLY LABELLED ENVELOPE AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE OR THE P&F BOX! Thank you. For any enquiries contact Tania on 0419 621 496/[email protected] KIND REGARDS IBS Fundraising Committee Canteen IBS “Bella Cucina” – Wednesday Mensa – Five Chicken Strips and Wedges - $4 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE SPONSORS Looking for: Treadmills and Fitness Equipment at warehouse prices Shop Online - Huge savings compared to retail prices Home Gym Equipment