LAGUNA STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 1 April 2015

LAGUNA STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER 1 April 2015
204 Caringbah Road CARINGBAH NSW 2229 Phone (02) 9524 3752 Fax (02) 9540 3031
Web: http://www.lagunastr-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: [email protected]
“To promote the welfare, education and advancement of all students at Laguna St PS through parent, staff and community involvement.”
1 April: Last day for students Term 1
2 April: Staff Development Day-pupil free day
20 April: School resumes Term 2
24 April: Anzac Day Service 10.15 am
28 April: Cronulla Zone Netball Trials
28 April: Cronulla Zone Union Trials
28 April: Relay for Life BBQ Lunch
4 May: Sydney East Rugby Union
5 May: Sydney East Boys Hockey trials
7 May: Mothers Day Stall
11 May: Cronulla Zone Cross Country
12-14 May: Naplan Tests
18-22 May: Book Fair
18 May: Sydney East Touch trials
18 May: Sydney East Rugby Union
19 May: Sydney East Netball trials
19 May: Paul Kelly Cup Regional Final (girls & boys)
22 May: Walk safely to School Day
25 May: Cronulla Zone Softball trials
26 May: Power of One bullying Y3-6, 9.40-10.20, K-2,
10.30-11.10am
26 May: Y6 Interrelate 9.30-11am, 11.30-1pm
1 June: African Beat
2 June: Y6 Interrelate 9.30-11am, 11.30-1pm
8 June: Queens Birthday holiday
9 June: Sydney East Rugby Union
9 June: Y6 Interrelate 9.30-11am, 11.30-1pm
11 June: Sydney East PSSA Cross Country
11 June: Jnr Choir ½ day rehearsal
15 June: School Photos
15 June: Golf trials
16 June: Y6 Interrelate 9.30-11am, 11.30-1pm
16 June: Snr Choir ½ day rehearsal
18 June: Sydney East Softball trials
18 June: Spellathon Day
20June: Save the date Race Night P&C event
22 June: Sydney East Boys Softball
22 June: OC placement test
30 June: Winter holidays 29/6-13/7/14
13 July: School Development Day
14 July: Students return Term 3
17 July: NSW Cross Country
22 July: Athletics Carnival Y2-6, Tabloid Sports K &
Y1
23 July: Aboriginal Culture Day
29 July: Cyber Bullying Show Y4-6
30 July: Education Week Open Day
4 August: School Disco
6 August: Cronulla Zone ½ day Athletics Carnival
7 August: PSSA Season 2 Finals
10 August: Cronulla Zone Cricket trials
12 August: Snr Choir full day rehearsal
13 August: Snr Choir Performance Night
20 August: Cronulla Zone Athletics Full Day
20 August: Jnr Choir Full day rehearsal
21 August: Jnr Choir Performance SEC 7pm
24 August: Y1 Museum Excursion
27 August: Book Week Parade
3 September: Father’s Day Stall
8 September: Grandparents Day
8 September: Sydney East Athletics
9 September: Sydney East Girls Cricket
10 September: Sydney East Boys Cricket
11 September: Season 3 PSSA starts
11 September: White Balloon Day
17 September: Y2 Bonnie Vale Excursion
22 September: Spring holidays 21/9-5/10/14
15 October: Sport Extracurricular photos
22/10-3 November: Life Education
26-30 October: Book fair
26 October: Sydney East Waterpolo
29 October: Operation Christmas Child Mufti Day
27 November: PSSA Season 3 finishes
3 December: High School Orientation Day
7 December: Presentation Night Rehearsal 9-3pm
8 December: Presentation Night
11 December: Year 6 Day out
15 December: Year 6 Farewell at Tradies
22 December: Summer holidays 16/12-26/1/16
Pupil Free Day – Thursday 2 April.
All staff and students return to school – Monday 20 April
Farewell to Term 1 – Hello to Happy Holidays!
This term has been extremely busy with a long list of achievements. Term 2 will also keep us on
the go with: Reports, Parent Interviews, NAPLAN, Athletics Carnival, School Photos, Book Fair,
Mother’s Day Stall, Yr. 6 Interrelate, Kinder parent School Tours, SSMF Choir Rehearsals, School
Birthday, OC Applications, OC Test, Festival Instrumental Music, K6 Assembly, ICAS
Competitions, Math-a-thon, School Public Speaking, Management Plan & Budget Review and ??
I would like to congratulate all the students, particularly our Kinders, who have settled into their
classes and made a great start to the year. We are particularly fortunate to have a wonderful
group of students at Laguna St. Thank you again to our active and enthusiastic band of parent
volunteers and supporters. You help to make our school days very special. Well done to our hard
working staff who always try to do good things for our students. Have a wonderful holiday
everyone and I want to see you all back at school ready for another great term at Laguna St PS.
What a great Disco!
Many thanks to Naomi and Jeff Dean for organizing a fantastic Disco last week. The P&C was able
to raise over $2000.
Easter Hat Making with Buddies
The K-2 students have worked with their older class buddies to make their Easter Hats for the
parade on Wednesday. This is an enjoyable experience for older and younger students alike.
Cross Country
The students participated in the Cross Country races held at school on Tuesday. We thought that
we were going to be fortunate with the weather and if we had finished about 15 minutes earlier,
we would have avoided the huge downpour that suddenly burst upon us. For many students, this
was the highlight of the day because they had an excuse to run around in the rain! Fortunately, all
the races were completed which will help in finalising our Cronulla Zone team. Results will be
published early next term but many thanks to Miss Wyburn and Mrs Carroll who organised the day
Miss Wilson took a number of photos to share with you. Enjoy!
Some Cross Country Photos
Anaphylaxis
Remember to always wash your hands before and after to eat to
stop germs and to help your friends who have food allergies.
Welcome Back
Daniel Malouf is an ex Laguna St student who is now in
Year 10 at Cronulla HS. Daniel has expressed a desire
to train as a teacher and it has been a delight for us to
welcome him back for a few days’ work experience.
Expressions of Interest – extracurricular
French lessons
We are currently considering a proposal to start an
after-school French club at LSPS for students from
Kindergarten to Year 3. LCF Fun Languages, a local
private business, would conduct the classes, offering
interactive and structured programs that encourage full participation of the children in a fun and
engaging learning environment. The children would be immersed in the new language and learn
through games, songs, role play and craft. The tutor would be a native French speaker.
Interest is being sought to establish a one-hour class on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 4:30pm, for a
nine week term commencing in the second week of Term 2. A minimum of five children is required
to start, the maximum number of students is 12.
Families interested in joining the class are encouraged to contact the parent coordinators –
Marielle Abbott (0414 316 822) or Rachel Robinson (0408 257 191) so that the number of
participating families can be gauged. Children with no prior French experience are welcome.
Agnès Thévenin, local manager of Fun Languages in Southern Sydney, is also contactable on 0425
821 223 and will answer any questions you may have about the program.
Congratulations to …
Mrs Macklin who has been chosen to become an Assistant Principal, supervising Kindergarten. Mrs
Macklin had been relieving in the role while Mrs. Langford had been on leave in the lead up to her
retirement.
Our school now has its full complement of executive staff and the table below shows executive
supervision roles.
Kindergarten
Years 1 & 2
Years 3 & 4
Years 5 & 6
Support Staff
Admin Staff
Mrs Macklin*
Ms Forest
Mrs Sheppard
Ms Brikha* (Mon-Wed)
Mrs Lines* (Thu – Fri)
Miss Croft
Mrs Williams
Mrs Grigg
Mrs. Michalopoulos
Mrs Hughes
Mrs van der Kley*
Mr Freeman
Ms Toutounji
Ms Wilson
Mrs Fowler*
Mrs Lebreux
Ms Wyburn
Mrs Liddle
Mr Tant*
Mrs Foley
Mrs Blake
Mrs Atkins
Mrs Carroll
Mrs Coghlan
Mrs Holt
Mrs Speer
Medeana Harrison*
Mrs Macpherson
Mrs Pitt
Mrs Flitcroft
Mrs Bronner
Mr Weeden
Mrs Harris
Mrs Avis
*Supervisor / Team
Leader
*Supervisor / Team Leader
*Supervisor / Team Leader
*Supervisor / Team Leader
*Supervisor / Team Leader
Mrs Rowlings
Mr Hadlow
5 May P&C Meeting
Miss Forest will be attending the next P&C meeting on 5 May to brief parents on the
implementation of Tablets & Laptops in classes. It starts at 7.30 pm in the Library and all are
welcome to attend.
Futsal Competition
Laguna Street PS competed in
the annual Futsal NSW Regional
Schools competition which was
held in Marrickville 26 March
2015. We entered a total of 6
Senior Boy teams, 2 Senior Girl
teams and 1 Junior boys and
girls team.
As always the LSPS students
displayed outstanding
sportsman ship and great skill
during the day. All teams gave it
their all and should be proud of
their efforts. The Laguna
Street Blue team came up against some stiff competition from The Kings School in the semifinals.
What an outstanding game, with a great display of skill and determination. Special mention goes to
Dylan G who make some remarkable airborne saves as goalie. The LSPS Blue team went on to the
grand final which they narrowly lost, but they still made selection to the NSW Championships
which be held in Penrith later this year.
A great day was had by all. Thank you to the parents who came along and supported our students
and also to Daniel M, who was also a great help. Miss Wyburn and Mrs LeBreux
Dance2bfit
We are running a dance program called Dance2bfit in term 2 for 10 weeks. The program is an
energetic, innovative and fun way to get fit and funky with the latest dance styles to the hottest
music tracks. This is a great program to improve the fitness levels of students while they are
having a great time. Dance2bfit has been developed specifically for NSW Primary School under
the PDHPE syllabus where students have fun learning a new dance each week. A note was sent
home in week 10 with further information.
Timetable
Time
Tuesday
Thursday
11.50-12.30
S1- 1G, 1M
ES1- KM, KF, KS
12.30-1.10
S1- 1BH, 2L
S2- 3/4T, 4C
LUNCH
2.00-2.40
S1- 2W, 2F
S3- 4/5W, 5H
2.40-3.20
S2- 3F, 3V
S3- 5/6K, 6L
Beautiful Quilts made by the students for Harmony Day
Attention Spelling Champions
The makers of MasterChef, Junior MasterChef and
The Voice are looking for the nations brightest
spellers to take part in a spectacular spelling and
language competition to be broadcast on National
television. Be quick – applications close on April
17th, 2015! Please follow the follow link for further
information
https://wordplay.castasugar.com
Congratulations to …
Hannah M of 2W who won our school’s Anti Bullying Poster
competition. Our panel included Mrs. Reid from the P&C,
Marley S (Prefect rep) and Ruby G (SRC rep) who looked at
many colourful and thoughtful submissions.
Relay for Life BBQ
Don’t forget to order your sausage sandwich for the Relay for
Life BBQ on 28 April. See the note below.
Endeavour Sports High School
If you wish to find out more about Endeavour Sports HS, look
at their Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/endeavoursportshigh.
If you see anything suspicious happening around the school during the holidays, please
contact the School Security Phone Number: 1300 – 880 – 021
K-6 Club
K-6 Meetings will be held the 2nd Thursday of the month 2.20pm in the hall.
Next meeting 14/5/15. All welcome (including siblings).
Election Day BBQ and Cake Stall
Thank you to Sandi Smith who organised the Election Day BBQ and Cake stall. A lot of effort
went into making the day a tremendous success. Well done!
Also a sincere thank you to all the parents who baked and assisted at the Election Day Cake stall
and BBQ, your time and effort is greatly appreciated.
We had such a fun group of volunteers and the day was a huge success.
Thanks to your contribution we raised over $2300.00 on the day for Laguna Street Public School.
Easter Raffle
Thank you to Viv Aitken for again organising another bumper Easter raffle.
We would also like to acknowledge the parents who spent their day wrapping Easter baskets on
Monday, thanks. The baskets look delicious!
Thank you to all the families who sold raffle tickets and made Easter egg donations, your support
is as always greatly appreciated.
This year we brought back the ‘Golden Ticket’ which was kindly sponsored by Gibson Partners Real
Estate, who provided a brand new iPod Touch as 1st prize. Blue Star print was kind enough to
donate the printing of the raffle tickets, thank you to both companies for your continued support.
This fantastic effort from the entire school community enabled us to raise over $4800 for the
school.
Save the date!
Saturday 20 June 2015 we will be holding our first Race Night. Come dressed in your best race
attire. There will be loads of entertainment and games on the night.
A note with more information will go home soon. This is an adults only event.
Laguna Street Public School Uniform Shop
We are open …
The uniform shop will be closed on Wednesday 1st April.
Will re-open on 22nd April
A winter order form will be sent out in the beginning of Term 2, for those wishing to order winter
items. Tracksuits, tunics and trousers.
Sports Patches have also arrived, so if you have been waiting, they are now in stock
Wednesday afternoon 3.15pm - 3.45pm
Friday mornings 9.00am - 9.30 am
Find us opposite the School Administration Office.
We sell new uniforms at a price that is cheaper than the uniform shops and the same quality. So, purchase your
uniform from the school and raise money for your school at the same time!
What do We Sell?
New Uniforms
Shirts
Recycled Uniforms
Raincoats
Socks
Sports Uniforms
Library Bags
School Bags
School Hats
Paint
Sport Patches
Orders can be placed anytime by using the form on the website and sending thru to the above email address.
The uniform shop is your one-stop shop for school uniforms and accessories. The store is run by volunteers and
all the proceeds go to the K-6 School Fundraising.
Can you help out?
Looking for volunteers to help out for 30 minutes once a month in the shop. If you are interested, please email the
[email protected]
School Baseball Caps
The canteen now sells School Baseball Caps. The cost is $8 (the correct money would be greatly appreciated) for
those lost hat emergencies, when the Uniform shop is closed.
LAGUNA STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL supports
the SUTHERLAND RELAY FOR LIFE 2015
LUNCH TIME SAUSAGE SIZZLE – Tuesday 28 April 2015
Please not there has been a slight date change – the sausage sizzle is now on two days
earlier than previously planned, that being Tuesday 28 April, 2015
To order a sausage sandwich & ice-block for your child, please complete the form in this
newsletter (one is also being sent home with your oldest child) and return to the school
office and place in the yellow ‘Relay for Life’ payment box by the end of Term 1 please .
All monies raised will go towards our Laguna Street Relay for Life Team – Laguna Street
Community Team.
Information on how to register onto our Laguna Street Relay for Life Team will follow
shortly. Everyone who registers will receive a free Relay Shirt and go into the draw to
win a LUCKY RELAY PRIZE – stay tuned.
Any questions, please contact Anna Lynch (Shane & Anika’s mum) on 0411487930 or Di
Agnew (Hamish’s mum) on 0403026124.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Thank you!
LAGUNA STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL
Relay for Life Fundraiser BBQ
on Tuesday 28 April, 2015
$8
PLEASE COMPLETE ORDER FORM & INCLUDE WITH PAYMENT IN A
CLEARLY LABELED ENVELOPE ‘RELAY FOR LIFE BBQ’ - HAND IN AT THE
OFFICE BY END OF TERM 1 IF POSSIBLE.
The cost of the Sausage Sizzle is $8 per child. Each child will also receive an iceblock.
CASH ONLY – correct money please. Additional sausages/iceblocks can be purchased for
parents/siblings on the day. Chips and drinks will also be on sale.
Name of Child
Class
How Many?
Child 1: ______________________________
Child 2: ______________________________
Child 3: ______________________________
___________
___________
___________
____________
____________
____________
(@ $8 each)
TOTAL $ Enclosed:
____________
All profits raised from BBQ will go toward Relay for Life - 2015.
Any enquiries please call Anna 0411487930
Community News
Disclaimer: We sincerely thank our advertisers for their support of our school. Laguna St Public School and the NSW
Department of Education and Communities do not endorse these companies or their services and products.
TAE KWON DO
SATURDAYS 10.30 am – 12.00 pm at Laguna St PS or Wednesdays
(4.00–
5.00pm) at Miranda Nth PS. The Boulevard, Miranda. Please call Master
Kwak on 9524.9560/ 0410 682 171
Tae Kwon Do is a form of self-defence and an Olympic sport using bare
hands and feet. It is suitable for boys and girls. Grand Master Kwak has the
highest black belt (9 th Dan) in Australia and has over 50 years of experience.
Nursery Netball 2015
For all girls who are turning 6 or 7 and are in
Yr 1 or Yr2 at school
To register email your daughter’s name and D.O.B to
[email protected]
Cost $15 Payment by direct debit
Caringbah Thistles Netball
BSB: 732-151
A/C: 070 528
Please include child’s name and Nursery in payment
details.
Training will be on Wednesday afternoon from 3.45pm to
4.30pm commencing on the 22 April at the Netball courts
next to Lilli Pilli Infants School
Please register by Friday 27 March 2015
For further information contact Diane
Secretary @thistlesnetball.com.au 0411488671
LAGUNA STREET OSHC CENTRE
PH: 0419 725 816 E: [email protected]
Our menu represents a variety of cultural influences as well as suggestions from parents
and children. Breakfast is offered to all children from 7:30am until 8:15am. Breakfast
foods include wholemeal, multigrain and raisin toast with either vegemite, honey, jam,
cheese spread or butter. And a variety of cereals like Sultana Bran, Cheerios, and Weetbix. We are looking into having a hot breakfast once a week which will include meals like
sausages, eggs, bacon and French toast.
Afternoon tea includes a wide range of meals such as Spaghetti Bolognaise, potato
salad, fried rice, cheese, biscuits and dried fruit, sandwiches and wraps. Our menu is
displayed on the parent information board if you wish to view this in more detail.
Our April Vacation Care program is now ready and available for collection and was
attached with the last newsletter. In-centre days include incursions from Got Game and
Cricket World Cup, movie days, cooking days, craft and sculpture day. Our planned
excursions for this Vacation Care include a picnic at Miranda park, Cronulla Cinemas, a
day out at Monkey Mania and a bakery experience at Brasserie Bread. Please don’t
forget to book and pay before Wednesday, March 18th to receive the discounted ‘early
bird’ rate.
We currently have available places for both permanent and casual bookings, if you
would like to enrol for the centre please pop in and speak to our lovely staff.
If you would like any further information please don’t hesitate to ask one of our friendly
staff, alternatively you can check out our website www.primaryoshcare.com.au If you
should need to contact Kira Luther, Regional Manager you can at
[email protected]
Best wishes,
Carine, Kira, Emma, Jess, Chloe, Georgia and Claire
FUN - INDOOR SOCCER SKILLS PROGRAM
JUNIORS (Boys & Girls Aged 5 ½ to 8 years)
CARINGBAH
Saturdays 12.15pm to 1.15pm (Endeavour High Indoor Court/Gym).
Thursdays 4.30pm to 5.30pm (Caringbah CBC Indoor Sports).
MENAI
Saturdays 10.05am to 11.05am (Menai Salvation Army Indoor Sports Court).
PRE-SCHOOLERS (Boys & Girls Aged 3 to 5 years)
7 Days a week at Caringbah, Jannali, Miranda, Sutherland, Menai
****Term 2 Registrations open on 31 March online at www.soccajoeys.com
or call 1300 781735.
Questions ? – email: [email protected] or call Michael on 95220452
LAGUNA STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL
Relay for Life Fundraiser BBQ
on Tuesday 28 April, 2015
$8
PLEASE COMPLETE ORDER FORM & INCLUDE WITH PAYMENT IN A
CLEARLY LABELED ENVELOPE ‘RELAY FOR LIFE BBQ’ - HAND IN AT THE
OFFICE BY END OF TERM 1 IF POSSIBLE.
The cost of the Sausage Sizzle is $8 per child. Each child will also receive an iceblock.
CASH ONLY – correct money please. Additional sausages/iceblocks can be purchased for
parents/siblings on the day. Chips and drinks will also be on sale.
Name of Child
Class
How Many?
Child 1: ______________________________
Child 2: ______________________________
Child 3: ______________________________
___________
___________
___________
____________
____________
____________
(@ $8 each)
TOTAL $ Enclosed:
____________
All profits raised from BBQ will go toward Relay for Life - 2015.
Any enquiries please call Anna 0411487930 or Di 0403026124
LAGUNA STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL
Relay for Life Fundraiser BBQ
on Tuesday 28 April, 2015
$8
PLEASE COMPLETE ORDER FORM & INCLUDE WITH PAYMENT IN A
CLEARLY LABELED ENVELOPE ‘RELAY FOR LIFE BBQ’ - HAND IN AT THE
OFFICE BY END OF TERM 1 IF POSSIBLE.
The cost of the Sausage Sizzle is $8 per child. Each child will also receive an iceblock.
CASH ONLY – correct money please. Additional sausages/iceblocks can be purchased for
parents/siblings on the day. Chips and drinks will also be on sale.
Name of Child
Class
How Many?
(@ $8 each)
Child 1: ______________________________
Child 2: ______________________________
Child 3: ______________________________
___________
___________
___________
____________
____________
____________
TOTAL $ Enclosed:
____________
All profits raised from BBQ will go toward Relay for Life - 2015.
Any enquiries please call Anna 0411487930