Farewell Mr Nicholson - Terrigal Public School

Havenview Road, Terrigal 2260
Phone: 43844599
Fax:
Email:
43852470
[email protected]
27th June, 2013
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Department of Education and Communities or Terrigal Public School.”
Farewell Mr Nicholson
MONTH
MONDAY
6
TUESDAY
7
WEDNESDAY
8
Girls Cricket v
Wamberal
Starstruck
14
15
THURSDAY
9
FRIDAY
10
Yr 6 Photo Day
Mothers’ Day
Stall
16
17
MAY
2
13
MAY
Yr 6 Canberra
3
P&C Meeting
20
Classic Shield
NAPLAN
Writing
21
NAPLAN
Reading
22
NAPLAN
Numeracy
23
UNSW
Computer Test
School Cross
Country
AFL Paul Kelly
Cup
MAY
24
Walk to school
Day
T.L. Touch
Trials
4
27
28
29
30
31
Central Coast
Dance Festival
Athletics
Carnival
MAY
T.L. Cross
Country
5
Book Fair
3
JUNE
6
PJ Day
Children’s
Hospital
10
Starstruck
4
Baseball
Carnival
6
11
Public Holiday
Life Education
12
Tony Lockett
Shield AFL
13
SYD Nth Cross
Country
14
Starstruck
Starstruck
Starstruck
19
20
21
Mufti Day
Terrigal Family
Fun Fair
26
Sports Photo
Day
Central Coast
Dance Festival
27
28
Life Education
17
18
UNSW
Writing Test
UNSW
Spelling Test
JUNE
8
7
UNSW
Science Test
JUNE
7
5
Life Education
24
JUNE
9
Life Education
25
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Dear Parents,
My first week back has been somewhat
challenging as a result of the broken water
main and associated damage. At the time of
writing we have two classrooms out of action
plus the Library and Computer room and part
of the Admin building off limits for safety
reasons. The canteen was set to reopen on
Thursday. We have a little over half the
children’s toilets operational again but still no
staff toilets. Many workplaces would not
function in these circumstances but ours has
carried on throughout with minimum fuss and
no complaints. The support of the school
community has been greatly appreciated.
Last weekend many of our children
participated in activities around the “Five
Lands Walk” and the contribution of the
Junior Choir led by Mrs Woodward and Mrs
MacDonald and the Dance Group led by Mrs
Alvarez and Mrs Harris was an outstanding
feature of the event. Thanks and
congratulations to all involved. I’ve also been
asked to mention our children from the school
bands who attended the “Big Day Out” on
Monday. Special comment was made about
their excellent behavior throughout the day.
They were great representatives of our
school.
The end of term two marks a very special
occasion for our school because this Friday is
Mr Nicholson’s last day as our Deputy
Principal and indeed his last day of service
with the Department. Mr Nicholson’s
contribution to our school over 17 years as
Deputy Principal has been truly remarkable.
Ours is a very happy and highly professional
teaching team. It’s the best team that I have
worked with in my 28 years as a Principal
(and I have seen some very good ones). A
great deal of the credit for the atmosphere in
our school must go to Mr Nicholson for his
great work, often behind the scenes, with a
succession of different Principals. The fact
that he has been respected and and indeed
“treasured” by all of us is quite an
achievement in itself.
The staff, his family and many friends gave
him a great farewell last Friday evening. This
Friday it will be the turn of the children and
the parent community at our morning
assembly. He is going to be a very hard act to
follow.
I wish everyone a happy and safe vacation,
school resumes on Tuesday 16th July.
Ivan Pagett
Principal
MERIT AWARDS
Team 3
6A
6B
6H
5K
5L
5M
Bean Deacon
Ella gallen
Gemma Mielczarek
Reece Murray
Riley Bromwich
Khiara McCormick
Alfie Williams
Mikayla Davidson
Zara Clarke
Alex Tucker
Sienna Bromage
Oliver Robinson
Team 2
4K
Sabela Lobb
Nathan Appleby
4R
Piper Moir
Ashton Hurley
4S
Lauren Tait
Bayley Knight
3/4W Estella Harris
Mitchell Clayton
3D
Regan Gouge
Zachariah Moffat
3L
elise Gallick
Sebastian Smith
3M
Charlotte Stanbury
Ashton Van der Zwan
Team 1
2D
Jake Attard
Imogen Anderson
2CR Fox Clarke
Cooper Gray
2J
Lachlan Gill
Lexi Mears
2P
Esther Nelson
Taylor Bevan
1A
Angus McCOrmick
Grace Cockburn
1H
Gram Gliddon
Elliott Harmsen
1K
1M
1N
Nikita McCool
Sarah Lothian
Libby Johnston
Sabine Way
Ella Peterson-Hampshire
Harvey Brimbecom
Kindergarten
KG
KH
KM
KS
KW
Reef Kelly
Cade Hancock
Mitchell hatton
Sinclair Hartley
Isabella Donato
Ethan Dixon
Kaylan Edwards
Alexis Pinkerton
Lilyka Ivens
Luca Dimech
Special Ed
24B
25G
26H
Jett Laing
Georgia Berry
Zane Robson
STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK
Mr Nicholson
football and cricket when he was younger, as
they were the only sports offered. He is a
1960 and early 70’s fan when it comes to
music but also has a soft spot for James
Taylor and Neil Young’s music.
He has taught at 3 different schools. His first
school only had one teacher which was him
and 10-15 students. This was back when he
first started teaching in 1975. His second
school was Kanwal Public School and then
Berkeley Vale Public.
If he didn’t become a teacher he said he
would consider being an actor.
He has made some strong friendships with
the staff.
All the best Mr Nicholson, we will miss you
terribly!!!!
STUDENT EMERGENCY CONTACT
DETAIL REPORT
Please Return ASAP
A Student Emergency Contact Detail Report
was sent home to every student in the
school.
To assist us in keeping all details up to date
please check and return your Report to the
school office as soon as possible. If there
are no changes please sign the form as
correct and return.
Also if you have more than one child please
return the form for each of your children.
Thankyou
School Office
NEW SCIENCE RESOURCES
The staff member of the week this week is
our hardworking Deputy Principal, Mr
Nicholson.
Sadly Mr Nicholson is leaving us at the end of
this term to retire and play lawn bowls.
Mr Nicholson has been a teacher for 38 years
and has spent 18 of those years at this
fantabulous school. He has put smiles on
many faces throughout the years and will
definitely be missed.
His favourite food is Italian and he loves to
play lawn bowls. He also loved to play
Terrigal Public School was recently
successful in being awarded a Telstra Kids
Fund Grant to the value of $1 200. The funds
have been used to purchase science
resources for the school. Included in our
order are such teaching aids as solar energy
kits, pulleys and gears kits, balloon
helicopters, electricity sets, magnifying
glasses and simple machines discovery sets.
Such high-interest resources will provide
valuable experiences for our students.
A big thank you to parent, Mr Rod
Hutchinson, for applying for and securing the
grant on behalf of the school.
Ben Hogan
Relieving Deputy Principal
St JOHN’S FIRST AID TRAINING
Junior Firs Aid Course (11 to 14 years)
Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th July
9am – 1pm each day
St Johns Ambulance
2/88 Mann Street Gosford
Cost $50
Phone 4324 6047
This course aims to provide knowledge and
skill sin basic First Aid, such as resuscitation,
fractures, burns, bleeding bites and stings,
shocks, asthma and much more.
CANTEEN ROSTER
principal who is retiring this week, after 18years
of service to Terrigal primary school.
Trevor has played a key role with the P&C over
the years. He has always stepped in when a
principal has not been available to attend a P&C
meeting.
Your guidance and support have been a great
asset.
We wish you all the best in your up and coming
travels. Thank for all your hard work.
Yvette Schweiger
P&C President
Term 3 – Calendar of Events
Dates for your diary
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Term 3
Week 1
Mon 15
Tues 16
PUPIL FREE DAY
Nicole Baker, Tammy
Schwarzl
Wed 17
Caroline O’Brien, Melanie
Pitcher
Thurs 18
Betty Lawson, Dolores
Bruderlin EXTRA HELP
NEEDED …THANK YOU
Fri 19
Cindy Wakeman, Rachel
Nelson, Cathy Rudd
Thank you to all the wonderful ladies who
have volunteered. Your commitment is
greatly appreciated.
“HAPPY HOLIDAYS”
See you back again for term 3
Tuesday 16 July 2013
Deslee
Canteen Supervisor
P&C News
THANK YOU – TREVOR!
Terrigal Primary School P&C would like to take
this time to thank Trevor Nicholson, deputy
Date
End of July
Friday -30 Aug 2013
Event
ENJO Fundraiser
Father’s Day BBQ Breakfast
Friday 30 Aug 2013
Saturday 14 Sept 2013
Father’s Day Stall
Election Day BBQ
(Run by the teacher’s with help of the
P&C, so teachers are able to start their
classes on time)
Suggestion Box
Hi everyone, just to let you know there is a
suggestion box in the office now (on the small
table, near the trays where you pick up extra
copies of notes & opposite the ladies office
window/desk) - where you can place your
suggestions for the P&C. You are still welcome to
email any ideas/suggestions to email –
[email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: We are currently receiving
suggestions with no contact details, please
remember to leave your details on the form, so
we are able to contact you to let you know the
outcome of your suggestion.
Canteen News
Starting from term 3 the canteen will have it's
own yellow suggestion/feedback form. These can
be picked up from either the canteen or the
office near where you are to place your
feedback/suggestion.
You are also welcome to email your
feedback/suggestion to – [email protected] and
she will pass it on the canteen sub committee
More information on ENJO can be found
at https://www.enjo.com.au/
ENJO Fundraiser
Lost Property
Due to the water disruption this week at school
the ENJO fundraiser will now be extended till
after the school holidays. We will put the new
date in the first newsletter back in Term 3, week
1, giving you more time to collect orders over the
holidays.
Please Note: ENJO are also going to give a gift of
either Smiggle or Itunes for both girls & boys who
sell the most.
Thanks
Linda Jackson
We have had some wonderful ladies that have
been organizing/tiding/trying to return lost
property to their rightful owners - THANK YOU
ladies! If this is something you are able to help
with please email: [email protected]. Or see me on
a friday morning.
To make their job easier to return the items lost
please make sure you label your child's clothing,
(even if it is just the surname).
Thanks
Yvette Schweiger
Terrigal Family Fun Fair
A sheet & envelope will come home, if you do not
receive one, please see the office. Families can
purchase for friends, grandparents, interstate
relatives or their own family or the kids can ask
their neighbours ...
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ENJO tea towels are a very popular
product in our range ...
Great for presents eg: Kitchen teas,
Birthdays, Xmas etc
Large size 50 x 80 cm – Dad’s love these
when cooking at the BBQ
Anti-microbial, mould & smell resistant
$1.50 is donated back to school for every
towel sold
There is a further $225 for every 250 sold
and also FREE products are donated to
school to be used in each classroom /
canteen etc ... less chemicals at school is a
healthier option for your child
The family that sells the most tea-towels
gets a lovely reward too ...
In term 3, TFFF will be collecting items to sell or
hand out as prizes. They items they are after are
kids clothes, toys and books, please keep this in
mind when cleaning out around the home. Then
look out for the notes coming home as to when
to bring them in
Thanks
Sally Austin
The Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is now online with
FLEXISCHOOLS!
The P&C are excited to announce....
If you are not already registered for Flexischools
then please follow these instructions to help you
(it will only take a moment).
You will be able to place online Canteen orders
immediately and Uniform orders in just a couple
of weeks.
EASY, ONLINE REGISTRATION
• Go to www.flexischools.com.au
• Click REGISTER NOW
• Enter your email
• You will be emailed a link to an online form follow the link
• Choose a username and password and
complete the form
• Add each student and their class
• Top-up the account - VISA or Mastercard
preferred.
to try it out or pick up a flyer from the office.
If you are already a customer you can link your
account to Terrigal Public School by visiting
: AussieFarmers.com.au/linkmyaccount
OR
Collect a $15 gift code from the office or
email the P&C for the details.
IGA
If you shop at Ritchies IGA supermarkets
register (at no cost) for a Community Benefit
card and link your account to Terrigal Public
school, each time you shop show them your
card and a percentage gets donated to the
school
P&C Meeting Dates for 2013
Aussie Farmers
All meetings are on a Monday
Time: 7pm until 9pm
Where: Teacher’s Staff Room
Term
3
4
We have teamed up with our local Aussie
Farmers Direct milko to raise funds.
Conveniently you can shop online, from the
comfort of your own home and wake up to an
esky full of fresh produce.
Jump online
to: AussieFarmers.com.au/Fundraisingoffer
Dates
29th July
2nd September
21st October
25th November
President: Yvette Schweiger
Senior Vice president: Sally Austin
Junior Vice president: Tiffany Spokes
Secretary: Sally Carr
Treasurer: Emma Denniss
Introducing Sub-committee Leaders:
Canteen: Jeni Craig
Playground & Environmental: Peter & Leza
Atkinson
Uniform: Tiffany Spokes
Terrigal Family Fun Fair: Sally Austin
SAVE TIME, ORDER ONLINE!
We now have a great new online system to make the ordering of lunches easier and more convenient.
•
Order at a time convenient to you
in the morning, night before, or weeks in advance!
•
No searching for cash required
It’s already paid online!
•
Teach students healthy eating in a fun way
•
Order from home or work
It’s so easy!
How Does It Work?
Go to www.flexischools.com.au and click
1) Go to www.flexischools.com.au
2) Click “Register Now” to create account
“Register Now” in the Login Box. Then
enter your student’s name, school and
class, and add funds (say $50) into a prepaid account. You can log into the
3) Top-up your balance
website at any time to place orders,
4) Start ordering immediately
typically up until just before school starts.
As purchases are made, the funds are
To view a demonstration
go to the www.flexischools.com.au website and in the “Find
Your School” box, enter a few letters from our school
namand click the name when it appears below.
What Does it Cost?
The online menu is the
same price as the usual
menu. However, there is
a small fee for the online
orders to help pay for the
labels and the website
system. So why not order
your next lunch online!
taken from your pre-paid account. The
account can be topped up again in the
same way, or set to automatically top-up
via credit card when the balance falls below
a pre-set minimum. Each order is sent
automatically to the kitchen, where an
easy-to-read label is produced with the
student’s name, class and order details. At
lunch time, students can simply pick up
their order without the need for cash.
What payment methods can I use?
FlexiSchools accepts payment via Visa, Mastercard, and Bank Transfer. To perform a bank transfer to your
FlexiSchools account, click ‘Topup Account’ when logged into the FlexiSchools website and select ‘Bank Transfer’;
you will be given your unique EFT code. You can then make a transfer via your bank’s internet facility or at your bran
TERRIGAL PUBLIC SCHOOL CANTEEN
FRESH TASTES @ SCHOOL
2012-2013
Member of the New South Wales Canteen Association
Open Monday to Friday from 8.30am
New volunteers are always welcome
For information please contact the Canteen Supervisor on 4384 5322
All foods offered on our Canteen Menu
meet the “Fresh Tastes @ School” NSW Healthy School’s Canteen Strategy www.healthy-kids.com.au
RECESS
Frozen Yoghurt
Low Fat Vaalia yogurt ( assorted flavours)
Low fat custard 150g (gluten free)
Pikelets
Fruit Pikelets
Muffins low fat (assorted varieties)
Vegemite rounds
Koala Popcorn (plain)
Rice crackers (Sakata) with cheese and
cherry tomato
Veggie sticks ( carrot, cucumber and celery
sticks)
UFO (hot cheese roll) (small)
Yummy Drummy
Half cheese & bacon roll
1/4 Fairy Bread ( limit of 5)
Corn cob in bag (pre order)
Muffin melts melted cheese & ham on ½
English muffin
$1.80
$1.00
$1.20
$0.40
$0.60
$1.50
$0.20
$1.50
$0.90
$0.60
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$0.10
$1.00
$1.00
$1.50
$1.20
DRINKS
Available at all times
Oak – flavoured 300 ml
Chocolate/Strawberry/Banana
Up & Go Chocolate/Strawberry/Banana
Small Juice Cup
Spring Water 600 ml
Spring Water 350ml
Plain Milk 300ml
Fruit Juice 200ml
Apple/Apple Blackcurrant/ Orange/ Orange
Passionfruit
$1.80
$1.80
$1.00
$1.60
$1.00
$1.50
$1.70
FROZEN ITEMS
FRUIT
Seasonal cut fruit (per piece)
Frozen pineapple rings
Fruit Salad cup with yoghurt
Watermelon wedges (terms 1 & 4 only)
Frozen orange ¼
EXTRA TREATS
Available after Lunch
Koala Popcorn – plain (gluten free)
Red Rock plain chips 25g
0.90
0.50
1.50
0.40
0.15
100% Juicy Icy Cups
Orange or Apple
Billabong Ice Creams
Chocolate ,Triple Swirl
Vanilla Cup Ice cream
Frozen Yoghurt Tub
Strawberry/ Fruit Salad/ Passionfruit
Frozen Fruit Tube- Whole
Frozen Fruit Tube- ½
¼ Frozen Orange (also sold @ recess)
Icy Pole
$1.00
$1.50
$1.30
$1.80
$0.50
$0.25
$0.15
$1.00
Orders MUST be placed at the Canteen between 8.30-9.00 am. Please make sure lunch and recess bags have
students NAME AND CLASS written at the bottom of the bag.
Recess and lunch orders on separate bags please.
All orders must be paid for on the day
Online ordering now available.
Flexischools Online/ Internet ordering= www.flexischools.com.au
ORDERS IN BY 9.00am DAILY
Recess orders are collected from canteen and lunch orders are sent to classrooms. Correct money in the bag is
appreciated. When using canteen bags an extra 10c will be charged. Plastic spoons and forks cost 10c.
Drinks, frozen items and ‘treats’ WILL NOT be placed in LUNCH bags. To claim these items children must return
their LUNCH bag to the canteen. (The child’s lunch bag is stamped “CANTEEN” if an item is to be collected.)
Mums, Dads and Grandparents volunteer their time to help run our canteen throughout the year. Our volunteers
are very much appreciated. However, the canteen ALWAYS needs extra help. Check the weekly newsletter for
canteen roster.
All profits from the canteen are put back into the school P&C, for the benefit of the students.
Serving our school community healthy food is not the only duty of the school canteen. Teaching the children about
‘monies worth’ in a safe and controlled environment is also important.
LUNCH
HOT FOOD
Yummy Drummy
Corn Cob
Hot Cheese roll (small)
Hot Cheese roll (large)
Hot Chicken roll
Pizza (ham and pineapple)
Chicken Pack (Roasted chicken
drumstick, corn cob and slice of bread)
Chargrilled Chicken Burger (chargrilled
chicken pattie, lettuce, tomato, beetroot
and carrot)
Roundas (Pizza)
Beefburger (Beef pattie, lettuce,
tomato, carrot, beetroot and saucetomato or bbq)
Cheeseburger (Beef pattie, cheese and
sauce- tomato or bbq)
Chicken Burger Plain (Chicken pattie,
on buttered bun)
Chicken Burger (Chicken pattie, lettuce
and mayo)
Cheesy Chicken Burger
(Chicken Pattie, cheese slice, tomato
lettuce and carrot)
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00
$2.70
$3.70
$2.90
$3.60
$4.50
$2.90
$4.30
$3.60
$2.80
$3.30
$4.30
Only available in Winter
in Terms 2 & 3
Pies
Sausage Rolls
Sauce
Lasagne – meat
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Macaroni Cheese
$3.60
$2.60
$0.30
$4.00
$4.00
$4.00
SALAD BOX
Lettuce, tomato, celery, carrot, beetroot,
cucumber, pineapple and cheese
ADD chicken , ham or egg
$4.00
$5.00
MEAL DEAL
Mini Salad box (lettuce, carrot,
capsicum, cucumber, cherry tomatoes,
beetroot and cheese) WITH
Small water and bag of fresh fruit
quarters (seasonal) & icy cup
$5.00
BELL TIMES
8.55 School begins
11.00 Recess
12.45 Canteen Buying
If your child has a food allergy,
please inform the office and the
canteen.
COLD FOOD
SANDWICHES( Wholemeal Bread)
ROLLS and WRAPS (gluten free available)
Vegemite
Baked Beans
Spaghetti
Egg
Cheese
Ham
Roast Chicken
Tuna
Tuna Salad
Salad- lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot
and beetroot
Cheese salad
Lettuce, tomato, carrot, cucumber
Egg, lettuce, mayonnaise
Chicken and salad
Ham, cheese and pineapple
Ham and Salad
Ham, cheese, tomato
Ham and cheese
Add extra on rolls
Add extra on wraps
$3.10
$4.20
$3.90
$4.20
$3.90
$3.70
$0.50
$0.50
Extras:
Mayonnaise, mustard, pickles
Tomato and Beetroot
Cheese
Egg
$0.20
$0.20
$0.70
$1.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.00
$2.70
$2.70
$3.00
$3.20
$3.00
$4.00
$3.00
$3.70
TOASTIES
(TOASTED SANDWICH)
Available all year round
Cheese
Spaghetti
Baked Beans
Ham, cheese, tomato
Cheese, tomato
Ham
Ham and Cheese
Chicken and Cheese
$2.90
$2.20
$2.20
$4.10
$3.10
$3.20
$3.90
$4.10
SUSHI WEDNESDAY
Supplied by CRAVE SUSHI CAFE TERRIGAL
Teriyaki Chicken and avocado
$3.00
Tuna and Cucumber
$3.00
Avocado and Cucumber
$3.00
*PRE ORDER AND PAY ON TUESDAYS*
Revision date September 2012
Book a FRE TRIAL of the FRENCH CLUB at Terrigal Public School during TERM 2:
Fun language Club for children aged 5-12 yrs. Lots of Fun activities, drama, music and games.
Starting: Thursday 16th May until Thursday 27th June 2013
Time: 3.15pm-4.15pm
FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE DURING TERM 2
For booking or enquiries please call Nathalie
on 0430 286 590
or email [email protected]
Visit our website for more info www.lcfclubs.com.au
It’s a Gang Show
Christmas
Laycock St Community Theatre
July 10 – 13
Info 0414 991 868
Tickets 4323 3233
Adults $23
Concession $21
Child $17
Monday 1st July
Tuesday 2nd July
Wed 3rd July
Thursday 4th July
Friday 5th July
SURVIVOR DAY
KIDZ HQ
CRAFT DAY
BURITZ
PUPPET DAY
Pretend we are on a
desert island. How
would we survive?
Lots of challenges
and games to see who
the ultimate survivor
will be. Always a
favourite day with
the children.
Come with us to
KIDZHQ at N.
Wyong. There are
trampolines, indoor
slides, a sports zone
which caters for
cricket, basketball
and soccer and a
fantastic
Cannonball run. So
much fun.
MUST HAVE
SOCKS
Let’s bring out your
creative side. Lots of
different craft
activities and
something to take
home for everyone.
There will be lots of
outdoor activities
offered.
A new one for us. Two
hours of gymnastics
at Buritz, Erina. Are
you the next
gymnastics star?
Activities to include
trampoline, bar, floor
all run by accredited
gymnastics teachers.
Leave at 9.00AM
Return at 3..30Pm
Today we will make
our own puppets
using a variety of
materials. In the
afternoon, there will
be a puppet show
run by the children.
For the sporty
amongst you lots
of outdoor fun
Thursday 11th
July
DRESS UP DAY
Friday 12th July
Today come as
your favourite
superhero or as
requested by the
girls after our
beautiful fairy
garden was built, a
fairy. Loads of
outdoor activities
and craft for
everyone. Such a
fun day
Join us for our
party day. Lots of
fun with our
jumping castle and
video games
machines. Light
lunch provided.
Leave 9.15AM
Return 3.00PM
Monday 8th July
Tuesday 9th
Wed 10th July
MOVIES
PAMPER AND
CONSTRUCTION
Pamper and massive
construction day.
Let the educators
pamper you with
facials, hair, and a
manicure and then
we will build massive
constructions using
all sorts of materials.
Some deconstruction
as well
So much fun.
NIAGARA PARK
Today we will travel
to Cinema Paradiso
at Ettalong to see a
new release movie.
Small drink and
popcorn included. We
are not sure which
movie we will see as
their program is not
out yet.
Leave 9.00AM
Return 3.00PM
Niagara Sports
Centre is the place to
go. Lots of organised
games including
wheelchair
basketball, sponge
pit, trampoline and
soccer. Sausage
sizzle for lunch.
Leave 9.00AM
Return 3.00PM
PARTY DAY
15th July
MASTER CHEF
Multicultural
cooking day
Let’s bring out the
junior Masterchef
in you all. Today
you will enjoy a
variety of cooking
experiences and
then eat the results.
Yum!
TERRIGAL VACATION CARE
High Quality, Accredited Centre
01/07/2013 – 15/07/2013inc.
Hillcrest Street
Terrigal
Phone/fax 43845645
Mobile 0423 141 650
[email protected]
CCMS Transitioned
6.30AM-6.00PM
Come to Terrigal Vacation Care to make new friends and to have days
filled with fun.
Excursions include: KidzHQ, Movies, and lots of great in house days.
Please bring: Hat, sunscreen (Please apply in the morning before your child
attends) drink bottle, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and wear enclosed
shoes.
Cost $45.00 per child on in house days
$60.00 per child on excursions.
There are no additional costs and the fees are subject a Centrelink rebate
for most families and a 50% rebate of the gap fee for all qualifying
families.
Two weeks notice to cancel or full fees will apply.
Please do not send any spending money with the children.
Take the time to take care of YOUR body, the vehicle that
takes YOU everywhere, every day.
 Small Group Classes 
 Private Sessions 
Attend with a Friend for
Your 1st visit & pay ½ price
CURRENT CLASSES – BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
WEDNESDAY BACK-FIT CLINICS
6.30am
WEDNESDAY
1.30pm
9/210 The Entrance Road, Erina
ERINA HEIGHTS SCOUT HALL
Serpentine Rd, Erina Heights
(Next to Erina Heights Public School)
FRIDAY
7.00am
FRIDAY
9.15am
ERINA HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL HALL
Cnr The Entrance & Serpentine Rd
ERINA HEIGHTS SCOUT HALL
Serpentine Rd, Erina Heights
GROUP CLASS COST
$12 per class when pre-purchased as a school term
(eg. $120 for Term 3 - starts week of July 15 – Sept 20)
$15 per class per single visit – bookings are essential
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Frances Baldock – Certified Pilates Matwork Instructor
 0409 837 249 or
E-mail - [email protected]
by Michael Grose - No. 1 parenting educator
Reading your child’s report
Reports can mean anxious times for children. Will my parents be disappointed or proud?
This is the main concern of most children.
Could try harder . . . always does her best . . . lacks concentration . . .
easily distracted . . . a pleasure to teach . . .
Do these comments, taken from a batch of student reports sound
familiar?
Student reports bring mixed feelings for parents. Pleasure and
pride if they are performing well but considerable angst when
children are not progressing as you hoped.
Reports can mean anxious times for children too. Will my parents
be disappointed or proud? This is the main concern of most
children. Kids of all ages take their cues from their parents, so your
reaction to their school report can affect the way they see
themselves as learners and as people.
Before you rip open the sealed envelope containing the report do
a little self-check to see if you are in the right frame of mind:
1. Are your expectations for your son or daughter realistic and in
line with their ability?
Expectations are tricky. If they are too high then kids can be turned
off learning. Too low and there is nothing to strive for. Pitch your
expectations in line with your child’s abilities. A quick check of
your child’s last report cards may provide you with a good
yardstick.
2. Do you believe that children learn at different rates?
There are slow bloomers, late developers and steady-as-you-go
kids in every classroom, so avoid comparing your child to siblings,
your friends’ children and even yourself when you were a child.
Instead look for individual progress.
3. Are you willing to safeguard your child’s self-esteem rather
than deflate it?
Self-confidence is a pre-requisite for learning, so be prepared to
be as positive and encouraging as possible.
School reports come in different formats. Some are prescriptive
while some use grading systems such as A, B, C, etc. with room
for teacher comments. Regardless of the format school reports
should provide you with an idea of your child’s progress in all
subject areas, their attitude and social development.
Here are some ideas to consider when you open your child’s
report:
parentingideas.com.au
parentingideas.co.uk
Focus on strengths. Do you look for strengths or weaknesses
first? The challenge is to focus on strengths even if they are not in
the traditional 3Rs or core subjects.
Take into account your child’s effort and attitude to learning.
If the report indicates that effort is below standard, then you have
something to work on. If your child is putting in the required effort,
then you cannot ask any more than that, regardless of the grading.
Broaden your focus away from academic performance to form a
picture of your child’s progress as a member of a social setting.
How your child gets along with his or her peers will influence his
happiness and well-being, as well as give an indicator to his future.
The skills of independence and co-operation are highly valued by
employers so don’t dismiss these as unimportant.
Take note of student self-assessment. Kids are generally very
honest and will give a realistic assessment of their progress. They
are generally very perceptive so take note of their opinions.
Discuss the report with your son or daughter talking about
strengths first before looking at areas that need improvement.
Ask for their opinion about how they performed and discuss their
concerns.
After reports are read and discussed celebrate your child’s efforts
with a special activity or treat. In this way you will recognise
progress and remind them that the holidays are just around the
corner when they can forget about assessment, tests and reports
for a while.
parentingideas.co.nz
Michael Grose Presentations
PO Box 167 Balnarring Vic 3926 p + 61 3 5983 1798 f (03) 5983 1722 e [email protected]
All rights reserved. For more ideas, support and advice for all your parenting challenges please visit our website.
2012 Michael Grose
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FUN
HOLIDAY
ids ACTIVITIES
k
July 2013
For more information phone 13 13 02 or 02 4362 3184 www.dsr.nsw.gov.au
AFL (AUSKICK)
The program is designed for kids who have both played and not played AFL. The kids will be taken through all
the skills of AFL, play some fun games involving AFL and then will have to put all they have learnt into action
when they take part in some real games of AFL.
CARES BICYCLE SAFETY
Offered by Wyong Shire and Gosford City Councils, in conjunction with NSW Police, this program will develop
your child’s road sense and set the foundation of road safety they need right through life, even when they
start driving. Bicycles and helmets are provided. Participants can use their own helmets subject to a safety
inspection from NSW Police Officers present on the day.
CIRCUS SKILLS
Clown around! This action-packed workshop and, try riding a mini clown bike, spin a plate on a stick, use a
flower stick, have a juggling lesson, walk the tight wire, and more! Learn to make your own balloon animal or
flower to take home.
CIRCUS AERIAL WORKSHOP
AGE+COST
DETAILS
5 – 12 years
Thursday 11 July, 2013
0063717
9am – 12noon
The Leagues Club Field
(opp the Central Coast
Leagues Club), Georgiana
Terrace, Gosford
Wednesday 10 July, 2013
0063815
9.30am – 2pm
Central Coast Lifetime
Learning Centre,
13 Palmdale Road, Palmdale
$30 (incl. GST)
10 – 14 years
$10 (incl. GST)
6 – 12 years
Thursday 11 July, 2013
10am – 1pm
JoJo’s Party Plus
310 Mann Street, Gosford
0063525
$40 (incl. GST)
8 – 11 years
10am – 11.30am
0063527
12 – 16 years
11.30am – 1pm
0063529
7 – 16 years
Wednesday 10 July, 2013
Central Coast Youth Club
Washington Avenue,
Niagara Park
Friday 5 July, 2013 or
0063549
$47 (incl. GST)
Friday 12 July, 2013
0063550
Aerial skills are great fun and in this workshop you will get to have a go on the aerial hoop, the static trapeze
and the silks. Your trainers are professional performers who teach at Young Talent School Central Coast. All
$31 (incl. GST)
participants will need to arrive on time to join in a warm-up and basic tumbling skills before participating in the
aerial skills.
HORSERIDING – SADDLECLUB
Entry level
CODE
Come and get saddled up and experience all the fun of owning and looking after a horse. This may include
feeding, grooming and plaiting as well as basic riding skills. If you’ve never ridden a horse before and want to
learn how, this is the ideal way. A must for all horse lovers!
9am – 12pm
Marena Stud, Wyong
Intermediate level
For children capable of riding unassisted (not those who have only ridden led by instructor or have only ridden a
few times). Activities include horse grooming and preparation including saddling and bridling, improved riding
position and style, trotting over poles and bending and horse care after work.
Parents and non-participants are requested to vacate the premises after dropping participants due to legal and
insurance reasons and return to pick up participants at the designated time.
Clients to indicate preferred group at time of booking.
KIDS MULTI-SPORTS
PRE-BOOKINGS WITH PAYMENT IS ESSENTIAL TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!
A great program for working parents and active kids. Central Coast Youth Club hosts this jam-packed day
including trampolining, indoor hockey, indoor volleyball, soccer, wheelchair basketball, the jump pit and lots
more. Price includes a sausage sizzle and an ice block for lunch. So don’t miss out on this brilliant, fun and
great value for money day.
TENNIS GOSFORD
Learn tennis and have fun at the same time. Learn stroke production, forehand, backhand, volley and
serve as well as matchplay and scoring. Lunch can be ordered at the centre on arrival. Suitable for beginners
to advanced.
TENNIS WYONG
This clinic caters for all levels. It covers all aspects of the game including court etiquette, technique and rules
of the game. Play games, mini-tournament and a small party on the last day.
TRAMPOLINE (BEGINNERS)
Everyone wants to jump on a trampoline and in this program you’ll be taught by the best. The Central Coast
Youth Club is one of the strongest trampolining clubs in Australia. This program includes safety and equipment
familiarisation, basic landing positions, aerial positions and supervised practice. Participants will be grouped
according to age and experience.
TRAMPOLINING FOR KIDS WITH A DISABILITY
Love to bounce? Well this class is for you. Learn basic trampolining techniques with some of the best coaches
on the Coast. Central Coast Youth Club are offering a beginners trampolining course for kids with intellectual
and mild physical disabilities. So come along and work on your skills.
6 – 13 years
Tuesday 2 July, 2013 or
0063122
$25 first child
(incl. GST)
Thursday 11 July, 2013
0063123
$20 for every
other sibling
5 – 16 years
$130
(incl. GST)
9am-3pm
Central Coast Youth Club,
Washington Avenue,
Niagara Park
Wednesday 3, Thursday 4
and Friday 5 July, 2013 or
Wednesday 10, Thursday 11 0063130
and Friday 12 July, 2013
9am – 3pm
Gosford Tennis Centre
5 – 16 years
Monday 1, Tuesday 2 and
Wednesday 3 July, 2013
$67 (incl. GST)
9am – 11.30am
(third sibling free)
Wyong Tennis Club
5 – 15 years
Wednesday 3 and
Thursday 4 July, 2013
$32 (incl. GST)
10am – 12 noon
Central Coast Youth Club,
Washington Avenue,
Niagara Park
6 – 17 years
$5 (incl. GST)
0063129
Wednesday 3 July, 2013
12.30 – 1.30pm
Central Coast Youth Club,
Niagara Park
0063435
0063427
0063436