08 Term 2 Week 7 Week 24
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08 Term 2 Week 7 Week 24
Lindfield Lines Principal: Megan Lockery Deputy Principal K-2: Katrin Cornell Relieving Deputy Principal 3-6: Angela Mustaca Upcoming Events Term 2 Week 7 8 June 2016 Principal’s Report Thursday, 9 June 2016 Colonial Walking Tour 4N & 4M Premier’s Sporting Challenge Monday, 13 June 2016 Each year, students from LPS join in the Premier’s Sporting Challenge. Apart from the fitness and physical activity benefits, this challenge provides some funds to go towards sporting equipment. This year it has helped to partially fund new backboards on the Multipurpose Court. The backboards have been installed over the last two weeks. They will be keenly used! Queen’s Birthday (Public Holiday) Wednesday, 15 June 2016 Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival, Narrabeen Sunday, 19 June – Tuesday, 21 June Music Camp Thursday, 23 June 2016 Years 3-6 Public Speaking Finals Tuesday, 28 June 2016 Lindfield Blue Assembly Wednesday, 29 June 2016 Blue Mufti Day for Stewart House Thursday, 4 August 2016 Grandparents/Open Day Further upcoming events can be viewed by Thank you Lynne After three years of wonderful service, Lynne Sharp has resigned from the Swimming Administrator position. On behalf of the whole school community, I would like to thank Lynne for her outstanding commitment to the swimming program in our school and for the efforts she has put into the Seahorses Club. We welcome Michele McCarthy to this position. Celebrating ROAR Expectations - Respect, Organised, Aspire and Responsible It always gives me great pleasure to see students proudly accepting Silver and Gold Awards in assemblies as a result of demonstrating our ROAR expectations. At last week’s assemblies we had huge piles of certificates to present, evidencing a high standard of behaviour across the school. Well done LPS students! Health Alert Please be aware that a case of Scarlet Fever has been confirmed in our school. The symptoms are sudden onset of sore throat, high fever and vomiting followed by a rash in 12 to 36 hours. Please see a doctor if you suspect that your child has these symptoms. Storm Damage We have been very fortunate during the recent storms as we have had only minimal damage. Some ceiling damage in the Library, a fence panel pushed over by a tree, a classroom leak, stormwater runoff, branches broken and the pool shadecloth blown down, were the only issues that we faced. Persuasive Posters Students in 2R shared their talents with me this week as they created posters designed to persuade. I am now convinced that I should save the penguins and buy a frizzle! Assemblies last week Both 1D and 5G assemblies focussed on student wellbeing. 1D shared how they belonged to various groups (dance, soccer, rugby, music etc) and how it feels to belong to that group. 5G students shared ‘10 ways to survive LPS’ and some tips about being a good friend. Megan Lockery Principal Deputy Principals’ Report SRC Visit to Stewart House On Friday our senior SRC students joined students from Killara High School, Gordon East Public School, Lindfield East Public School, Killara Public School and Roseville Public School for a ‘Leadership Day’ and a visit to Stewart House. Students met at Killara High School to begin the day with some leadership workshops run by Killara High School students. After some morning tea (in a very big playground!), the students boarded a bus to Stewart House in Curl Curl. Students were given a tour and information about Stewart House. They learnt how Stewart House provides a 12 day stay for about 1800 students a year, to provide them with a break from their current circumstances. During the stay they are provided with dental, optical, hearing and medical screening and treatment. Children participate in educational programs and excursions designed to develop their social and emotional skills, build self-esteem and improve their overall well-being. Meals, accommodation costs, transport and entertainment expenses as well as salary costs for supervisors, cooks, cleaners, laundry and maintenance staff are all sourced from donations made to Stewart House. These costs amount to around $3.8 million each year. Our school will be holding a Blue Mufti Day on Wednesday June 29 in Week 10 to raise money for Stewart House. All students will be asked to bring a gold coin to school and to wear something blue. . Athletics Carnival Our annual Athletics Carnival for Years 3-6 students and Year 2 competitors will be held on Wednesday 15 June at Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen. All students are encouraged around participate in as many events as possible, regardless of their ability. The carnival will begin at 10am and conclude at approximately 2pm. A program will be sent home later in the week with the order of events and approximate times. Please note there will be sign out rolls available if you wish to take your child home from the carnival. Any student leaving with another parent/carer must have signed permission from their parents. All permission notes must be returned by Tuesday morning. If notes are not returned, students will be staying at school and will join K-2 classes. Notes are on the school website if a new note is needed. Public Speaking Competition Congratulations to the following students who have been chosen as class finalists for the school public speaking competition. It was wonderful to see so many students preparing and delivering engaging speeches. Popular topics including ‘If I ruled the world’, ‘How to successfully annoy your parents’ and ‘A day in the life of a pencil’, made for very some very humorous speeches. Grade finals will take place this week and next week, followed by the Years 3-6 Finals in Week 10. 3H 3B 3GP 3/4E 4G 4M 4S 4N 5S 5G 5/6D 5/6K 6A 6S Claire B Anna B Zoe R Spencer T Tazmin B Julie S Yongwoo P Cameron L James B Alice H William D Matilda G Lachlan E Michelle H Ashton M Darcy G Smith C Emilia G Jack G Charlea M Skye B Annalise C Charlie S Kai H Finn G Rebecca L Denika T Hayley L Chloe H Harry W Alasdair K Lost Property Thank you to Antonia C and her mum Verena, who regularly manage the lost property box. They spend their time sorting and reissuing lost items to their classroom teachers. Please remember to clearly label all items and check the lost property box in front of the music room (beside the hall) if you have lost something. Kindergarten Excursion to the Farm Kindergarten had a wonderful time at the farm on Friday. They learnt about all the different animals on the farm, rode on a tractor, milked a cow, patted animals and saw a whip demonstration and how working dogs round up sheep. We all worked away wanting to take the animals home with us! Thank you to the wonderful parents who accompanied us on this amazing excursion! Katrin Cornell Deputy Principal K-2 Angela Mustaca Relieving Deputy Principal 3-6 Zone Cross Country Report It was a very cold, windy and rainy day at St Ives Showground where 47 students attended the Zone Cross Country. Overall the students did really well in all age groups with Lindfield earning 2nd Place in the overall standings, out of 17 schools. This was our best result for the last few years. Thank you to Mr Elsley and Miss Sorrell for their work on the day. Congratulations to the following students for reaching the Sydney North Carnival on 24 June 2016 where they will compete at Gosford Racetrack: 8/9yrs Girls – Grace 4th 8/9yrs Boys – Spencer 5th 10yrs Girls – Ellie 2nd 11yrs Girls – Jessica 2nd and Samara 7th (Reserve) 12yrs Girls – Madeleine 1st (Age Champion) and Genevieve 4th 12yrs Boys – Lachlan 2nd, James T 4th and James W 8th (reserve) INDIGENOUS PERFORMANCE K-6 On Monday 6 June, all K-6 students enjoyed the performance ‘Wadjiny’ by Troy Allen of the Bundjalung Goori Aboriginal tribe (East Coast). Troy used song, music and didgeridoo, dance, artefacts, examples of ancient rock and cave paintings and fire-making demonstrations to tell the stories of his people. Students had the opportunity to participate in the dance and also speak in the language of the Bundjalung Goori people. Absentee Notification The Absentee Telephone Line is no longer in operation. We would appreciate it if you record student absences via the Skoolbag app which can be downloaded from the app store. Just search for Lindfield Public School. Simply open the app Select the eForms tab Select the Absentee Form tab Community Notice Board All community notice/flyers can now be found under the Parent and Community link on our website. http://www.lindfield-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/p-c-website/community-notice-board Medical Alert Updates 2016 Please ensure all the children with anaphylaxis and other medical conditions, hand in their updated action plans. Kindly ask your doctors to sign, stamp and date them. The school needs to receive a coloured copy of the action plan for our health records. All students with a known medical condition must provide updated health plans for 2016. Thank you for your ongoing support. Notes Sent Home Notes available to download from the school website: www.lindfield-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Please look under the “Notes” tab. Work on Display Work on display in the office for this week 3B and IV Anaphylaxis at Lindfield Public School At Lindfield Public School in 2016, we have a small number of children with a potentially life threatening allergic reaction. They are found across our school from Kindergarten to Year 6. How can parents help these children? • If possible, choose alternative sandwich spreads to peanut butter and Nutella. alternative, inform your child that these foods can trigger an anaphylactic reaction. • Reinforce the school’s NO FOOD SHARING message. If you have no Library NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge Congratulations to the following students who have completed their PRC Student Reading Records! K-2 Alex H Lachlan B Elizabeth K Poppy G Rose G Curtis K Isabelle Y Nicholas W Andrew M Hugo N Theo F Olivia S Yuvraj D Happy reading! Miss Liddell and Mrs Kroie Teacher Librarians 3-4 Caleb G Cameron L 5-6 Mana S Joshua G Isabella H Canteen Athletics Carnival - Wednesday 15 June The canteen will be open for lunch orders for K-2 students only. All Years 3-6 students will need to bring lunch and recess to take to the carnival. Canteen Volunteers The Term 3 roster is now up in the canteen. If you would like to help in the canteen in Term 3 please either • pop into the canteen and add your name to the roster. • call Debbie Bryant on 9416 1903 and ask her to add your name to the roster. • email Debbie at [email protected] All help is greatly appreciated because we can’t run the canteen without the wonderful volunteers. It is a relaxed and fun day and your children will love having you there. Roster – Term 2 Weeks 7 and 8 Week 7 (9am – 2.00pm) Thursday 9 June Jasmine Jin Kellie Marshall Nicky Duncan Kyle McDermott Week 8 (9am – 2.00pm) Monday 13 June Public Holiday Wednesday 15 June Cera Yoon Emily Zheng Helen Xiao Friday 10 June Laura Stipo Helper Needed (9-12) Karen Reynolds (9-12) Steph Deck (9-12) Betty Collins Tuesday 14 June Claudette Mann Elizabeth Lough Thursday 16 June Sunhyun Kim Angel Lee Kyle McDermott Any Canteen queries or to Volunteer for the HELPER NEEDED slots please contact: Friday 17 June Laura Stipo Kellie Marshall (9-12) Katherine Qian (9-12) Amelia Hesketh (9-12) Louise Devine Debbie Bryant 9416 1903 (ask for Canteen) Clothing Pool Clothing Pool Opening Hours: 8:30 am - 9:30 am Wednesdays and Thursdays Don’t forget the ONLINE ordering option – easy and secure via the P&C website. Orders are then delivered to your child’s class, usually on Wednesdays or Thursdays. PLEASE include your child's name and class. PLEASE LABEL YOUR BELONGINGS News That was a wild and windy weekend!! We have you covered in the clothing pool – warm fleecy V-necks or zip jackets, or the thicker bomber style jacket (FYI they are NOT waterproof) Rain Rain Go Away! Come and check out our raincoats – they are light and great for schoolbags. Bright safety yellow (or Australia Gold!). Available in adult sizes and colours eg raspberry – talk to Greti Our Upcoming Volunteers’ roster: Week 7 Week 8 Greti Lindsay Clothing Pool Manager [email protected] Wednesday, 8 June 2016 Thursday, 9 June 2016 Greti Lindsay Rachel Lu Greti Lindsay Tasha McArthur Wednesday 15 June Thursday 16June Greti Lindsay Cath Morrice Greti Lindsay Jessica Burton Band Program Music Camp – please ensure you have returned your permission and payment Forms and payments are now overdue – please action if you have not already done so. Return the forms to Strings or Band Box and pay online via the P&C website through the band shopping cart items. http://lpspandc.org.au/product-category/band/ Cash and cheques will not be accepted. The P&C website is the only way to make payment. Thanks so much to those of you who have volunteered to help at Music Camp – we really appreciate it. Please ensure you have completed your ‘Working With Children Clearance’ – details available at the school front office. LPS Orchestra We are excited to announce that we will be forming an orchestra again in Term 3, 2016 under the direction of Megan Lipworth in association with Adrian Mansukhani and Mark Stephens from the Strings Department. This is a special and unique opportunity for students to extend their experience and musicality, culminating in performances at the Music Assembly and Music Spectacular. Orchestra is open to all musicians in Junior Band, Intermediate Band, Concert Band as well as the Amadeus, Bach and Vivaldi strings groups. The first rehearsal is scheduled for Sunday 31 July. If you are interested, please e-mail your child’s name, instrument & band/strings group to Mel Cleary at [email protected] by this Friday 10th June. Election Day Cake Stall and Busking Fundraiser The Federal Government Election Day is on July 2 and voting polls are being set up at LPS hall. In keeping with tradition, and as our major fundraiser, band and strings will be holding a cake stall and inviting keen musicians to busk on the day. Money raised is used to subsidise Music Camp to enable us to keep the overall cost down. Further details will be coming your way soon …… Band Calendar TERM 2 Week 9 Sun 19 – Tues 21 June Music Camp – all ensembles Week 10 Mon 27 June SB open rehearsal – all carers/friends welcome Week 10 Tues 28 June SB perform at Lindfield Manor Retirement Village 11.30am Week 10 Sat 2 July – election day cake stall and busking fundraiser (band and strings) TERM 3 Week 3 Thurs 4 Aug Open Day – all ensembles to perform (TBC) Week 5 Sun 21 Aug JB, CB & SB perform at NSW Band Festival at UNSW (TBC) Week 7 29 Aug – 2 Sept Year 6 away skiing Week 7 Fri 2 Sept IB perform at North Shore Band Festival (time TBC) Week 8 Wed 7 Sept Kindy showcase and tour – SB to perform (TBC) Week 8 Thurs 8 Sept JB perform at Roseville Kindy 9am – 11am (TBC) Week 10 JB end of term party (TBC) Week 10 Tues 20 Sept IB perform at Lindfield Blue Assembly 2pm (TBC) We welcome feedback throughout the year on any aspect of the band program, so please either let your band reps know, or e-mail the band co-convenors, Megan Bryant and Michelle Taylor, directly on [email protected]. Megan Bryant and Michelle Taylor Band Co-convenors [email protected] String Program Thanks to everyone who has paid their fees for camp, along with submitting forms. We apologise for all of the paperwork, but it is necessary. For those people who have signed up to attend on either Monday or Tuesday, please ensure you have completed the Child Protection documentation provided both in an email and also in the Lines. This is mandatory. In the next few weeks you will be receiving information regarding the Election Day bake stall. Traditionally this is run by members from Band and Strings and monies raised go towards being able to subsidise the Music Camp. We will be asking for each family to bake a cake, or provide some lolly bags, to sell on the day. Any child who is willing to ‘practice’ on the day by busking is also welcome. There will be information fed through your ensemble reps. Dates for this Term 13 June 2016: 19-21 June 2016: 28 June 2016: 30 June 2016: 30 June 2016: 2 July 2016 Public Holiday Music Camp Vivaldi Amadeus FOIM Musicians Rehearsals ALL ENSEMBLES All Students Lindfield Blue Assembly K-2 Assembly Croydon Public Election Day Cake Stall MOZART MEMBERS: Please remember to purchase your strings bag before going on camp by going to: http://lpspandc.org.au/product/strings-music-bags/ Timetable Ensemble Rehearsal Time Room Representative Mozart 3:10 pm – 4:10 pm Hall Daphne Chan Amadeus 3:10 pm - 4:10 pm Music Room Deborah Koh Bach 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Music Room Cath Chalmers Vivaldi 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Hall Margaret Taylor Ravel 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm Music Room Sarah Turner and Marianne Kopeinig Strings Co-convenors [email protected] Chess Dark stormclouds gathered and unleashed a fury of rain on House Lindfield last week as they prepared to pay a friendly visit to House Turramurra North. Meanwhile at House Grammar in their well-appointed 'Science' labs the following exchange could be heard 'Hocus Pocus Rainus Lindfieldus on Wednesday-us!' 'Um, should be 'Friday-us' 'Whoops, we'll try again later....' Round 5 of the NSW Junior Chess League Primary Schools Competition was played last Friday with all of our seven teams in action in eight matches, four at home and three away. We also played some catchup rounds with Turramurra North PS last Wednesday, after we escaped the sudden thunderstorm just on 3pm......and the weekend storms were in no way related to magic..... Wednesday: Lindfield A played Turramurra North A (away) for a win (4-0) (Aggregate 16-0). Localised Lindfield rainstorms apart, another day at the office for our team, with Joshua, Jannah, Jeremy and Matthew recording wins. Our hosts (their entire Chess Club is playing in the JCL, if we did that we would have absolute chaos) were rather in awe at our team. Wednesday: Lindfield F played Turramurra North B (away) for a win (4-0) (Aggregate 6-10). A great win for our guys, as Griffin, Luke M, Vincent and Isaac in a most well-behaved trip (after we dried out from the storm) ('Clash of Clans' might have helped....) good-naturedly rolled over our opponents. Lindfield A played Sydney Grammar A (away) for a loss (1.5-2.5) (Aggregate 17.5-2.5). Teeth gnashed and grumbling heard from the Bunker, as our team had a narrow loss to **those** people. Joshua, Jannah losing their matches to opponents with similar rankings, Jeremy getting a reasonable draw and young Matthew beating our past member Isaac. With this result we are equal on points with Grammar A, but will now have to navigate the next two strongest teams - Grammar B and Knox A with no margin for error. This season isn't 'over' - but will be close! Lindfield B played Lindfield East A (away) for a win (3-1) (Aggregate 13-7). Always good to knock off our old enemies as Kailash, Tom and Kian won and Asher lost his. Lindfield C played St Bernard's Berowra Heights B for a win (3-1) (Aggregate 14-6). The Wildlings from Beyond the (Hornsby) Mall took forever to come to us, arriving well after 4pm (traffic from the Motorway to Pymble.) Good wins to James W, James L and Lachlan, while Jamie had to resign and go off to rugby. Lindfield D played Lindfield F for a win (3-1) (Aggregate 15.5-4.5). Our D's continued their strong run, this time at the expense of our F's. Both sides were rather rowdy, 'Shhhh....we're playing a chess match here' was heard from the next set of teams - we assume some chess was played. Anyway, James over Griffin, Tristran over Luke M, Bryan over Luke E and Felix gave one to Vincent. Next week - the leading team in their competition - Wahroonga A. Good luck team. Lindfield E played Newington A for a loss (0-4) (Aggregate 10-10) Newington always play in Intermediate level and do reasonably well, and so it proved, as Lucie, Sophie, Ameya and Consuela all lost their matches (Ameya getting close). Lindfield E played St Bernard's Berowra Heights B (Round 6) for a draw (2-2) (Aggregate 12-12) Our girls followed up with a game against the Wildlings (who obviously like playing in the dark) with Sophie and Emily winning, and Ameya and Consuela not. Lindfield F played Lindfield D for a loss (1-3) (Aggregate 7-13) (see above for commentary.) Lindfield G played Lindfield East C (away) for a draw (2-2) (Aggregate 11.5-8.5). Losses to Clinton and Jason, and wins to Marcus and Al. Our thanks to Yang and Tina for doing the driving duties, Heather for taking on emergency driving, Debbie for the sandwiches (the egg sandwiches are to die for) and our very well trained Chess Captains and cohorts for looking out for the visitors (all eight of them?!). This week Lindfield A v Sydney Grammar B, Lindfield B v Sydney Grammar A, Lindfield C v Knox B (away), Lindfield D v Wahroonga A (away), Lindfield E have a Break, Lindfield F have a Bye and Lindfield G have a Break. Kit kat time all around for the E's and G's, as they've already played their rounds.... Eric Tse Chess Convenor P & C Association P&C Family Contributions - Get your Tax Deduction in! Thank you to all the families who have already paid their voluntary P&C family contribution. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Please ensure all payments relating to P&C items (P&C Family Contributions, Band Fees etc) are made via the P&C website www.lpspandc.org.au and not via the School’s POP system. POP payments are for school invoiced payments such as excursions, semester fees etc. Please remember that your building contribution is tax deductible and that the 30 June deadline is just around the corner! LPS Fair Decision At our recent P&C meeting a decision was made that unfortunately due to the shortage of volunteers and time, the LPS P&C will not be hosting a fair this year. We will be looking instead at hosting a smaller event around October. National Tree Planting Day Please save the date for our National Tree Planting Day which is Sunday 31 July. Join a fun family day while making LPS a cleaner, greener place for now and the future. There will also be a cake stall and BBQ to enjoy. P&C Website - Lindfield Lanes The “Lindfield Lanes” classifieds page is now up and running on the P&C website. If you would like to advertise your business or product please use the contact page at http://lpspandc.org.au/lindfield-lanes/. Businesses such as Inspire Tennis have recently signed up to our website and advertising revenue from our website will help us maintain the cost of running the P&C website. Many thanks to our IT convenors Kerry Richards and Alan Leung for their time and skills. Enjoy your week! Tina Cabela [email protected] The NEW 2016 | 2017 Entertainment™ Book and Digital Memberships are available now and are packed with thousands of up to 50% OFF and 2-for-1 offers. From every Membership we sell, 20% of the proceeds go towards our fundraising. The more Memberships we sell, the closer we get to our goal – so please forward this email to all your family and friends! To view the book, click on www.entertainmentbook.com.au/flickbook/sydney. ORDER FROM US TODAY For just $70, you'll receive over $20,000 worth of valuable offers. Use just a few of these offers and you'll more than cover the cost of your Membership! To learn more about Entertainment™ Memberships, please visit the Entertainment™ website. Lindfield Public School P&C Association Thank you for your support! Social Justice Kids Social Justice Group Request – Glass Jars Needed The Kids’ Social Justice Group will be holding a stall on election day and following their ‘ideas’ meeting, Samarra’s mum Oormila, who is an artist, has kindly offered to hand paint glass jars for sale. Therefore, she needs some large jars (eg from pasta sauce etc), that can be decorated and then sold to store biscuits or flour or other panty items. Please donate any you may have to the LPS office, but the glass needs to be delivered by adults only not children please for safety reasons. Thank you. Thank you and Good-Bye from 100% hOPE Choir A huge thank you from the 100% hOPE choir which is now in western NSW sharing their culture with rural Aussie kids. The warm welcome and success of the 100% hOPE choir’s week in Sydney’s north was a credit to the whole of LPS. It was thanks to LPS that the Hope Choir came to Sydney at all and the whole northside tour was organised by LPS social justice. In the week of May 18 to 26, almost 5000 school children on Sydney’s northside experienced Ugandan culture and heard the choir’s stories. There were 19 performances at five different schools, two churches, and even Chatswood Mall. The highlight of the week – and the most successful fundraiser - was the amazing night at LPS, so thank you once again to everyone who helped out that night, especially the organiser, Social Justice Committee 100% hOPE co-ordinator Sarah Rosewell. Thank you to everyone who attended and gave so generously. (LPS raised $8500 – the previous record was $3000 at Cessnock Public.) 100% hOPE founder Trishelle Sayuuni said our kids helped the kids from Uganda feel not just supported – but appreciated and loved. When the choir’s founder Aussie teacher Trishelle asked if LPS would like to see the choir, she also asked if our social justice committee could help find other local performance opportunities. Frankly, a lot of cold calls failed, and all the places who welcomed the choir were those who had links with past or present Lindfield Public families. I especially would like to thank Natascha Perera for her design work on banners and flyers, Rusty Perera who raised $800 from local councils, Tori Grimes who helped with church events and Sonya Willis for the introduction to Pymble Ladies College which lead to free accommodation and many fun meals with the boarders. Thank you also to all the LPS social justice members who worked as Trishelle’s ‘roadies’ and babysitters and helped with other contacts. Altogether the week on the northside raised almost $30,000, enough to build one and a half new classrooms. This will support their education and gives those hard working and humble youth and their 106 ‘brother and sisters’ back in Uganda, real hope and a brighter future. We would like to help the choir return in 2018 so if anyone has any ideas of where else they would be welcomed in Sydney or if you’d like to help, please contact me – Nadja Leffler, 2016 100% hOPE northside tour co-ordinator, at [email protected]. \Nadja Leffler P&C Social Justice Committee Class Parent Coordinator Term 2 - Class Social Calendar Date Class Event and Venue Time Saturday 11 June 2016 5/6K 5/6 D Parent Dinner Venue TBA 7pm Friday 17 June 2016 2R 2PT Mums’ Dinner Monkey King Thai 338 Pacific Highway, Lindfield Friday 24 June 2016 KM Cocktail Party Annie’s House 7.30pm 7.30/8pm To have your class social functions in the Lindfield Lines please email by 5:00 pm every Monday of Term. Kylie Barter Class Parent Co-ordinator [email protected].