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CHERTSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Willow Road Springfield 2250 

Phone:  4325 3963                4323 1443   Fax:       4323 6891 E‐mail: chertsey‐p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web site: www.chertsey‐p. schools.nsw.edu.au 

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Athletics Carnival Yesterday it was time for the annual school Athletics Carnival at Mingara. After several weeks of wet weather and one postponed carnival, Miss Wiseman not only organised a great carnival, but also coerced the weather gods into holding off the rain for one more day. And of course the students once again did us proud with outstanding behaviour. The most impressive attribute of our students is that they cheer the last place-getter as loud as the first place-getter! So many people assisted and helped make the day run smoothly. I would like to acknowledge the volunteer work of all of our par-ent helpers and Mr Twyman who gave up one of his non-working days to assist as our starter. Also thank you to Gabrielle Loftus who at very short notice was able to organise sausages and bread to enable a BBQ to be provided. It was great that Phil Stewart also continued the fine tradition of as-sisting at our carnivals, even though his granddaughter, Brooke, is now at secondary school. To ALL HELPERS a huge THANK YOU for being such willing helpers and giving so generously of your time.

Education Week 2010 - ‘NSW Public Schools Leading the Way, Learning for Sustainability.’ I look forward to seeing our families at our school throughout this week as we celebrate Education Week. Mrs Vaughan has worked with the staff to coordinate the OPEN DAY activities. I anticipate we will have many families represented on Friday when families come together to be part of our Open Day and Mr Twyman has once again organised a Scholastic Book Fair with the theme ‘Read Around the World’. CHOOSH staff are also conducting an information stall. Some of our Chertsey staff will be on hand in the hall to offer guests morning tea for a gold coin donation. For a full guide of the week’s activities look at the flyer which was sent home last Friday and has now been included in this week’s newsletter. Kindergarten 2011 Last week Mrs Auinger and I conducted interviews for parents who have applied from out of area to have their child commence Kindergarten at Chertsey in 2011. Many of our parents and pre schools appear to be recommending Chertsey as a great school with an outstanding HEADSTART program judging by the number of non local applications. With the commencement HEADSTART program for students entering Kindergarten in 2011 just ONE week away (Wednesday 11th August ; 11.45am-1.10pm), I ask you to assist both the fami-lies and the school by encouraging any parents yet to enrol their child/ren to do so and be part of HEADSTART. The students who attend HEADSTART are proven to have a smooth start to Big

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School! Thank you to all of our staff and helpers involved in the organisation of HEADSTART. K-2 New Playground Equipment Thanks to a BIG effort last Saturday our playground area is now ready to have the new playground equipment installed, hopefully this week. Unfortunately three concrete footings from the previous equipment needed to be removed prior to the new equipment being installed. With P&C President, Mark Deuxberry working up a sweat on the jackhammer and assistance from Dave Moyle , Joel and Ryan Deuxberry this task was finally completed. This project is jointly funded by our P&C and the school. The P&C are using last year’s fete proceeds for their funding contribution. Thank you Mark, Dave, Joel and Ryan for volunteering your time. At the time of publication the equipment has arrived and is ready to be installed. I am extremely grateful that at extremely short notice three dads: John Martin, Dave Moyle and Mark Harrison plus our General As-sistant, Terry Waters were able to come up to the school and assist the installers level the site by removing the top layer of mulch to enable installation to commence...and in rainy conditions. Very much appreciated fellas!

We hope that you can attend this year’s Trivia Night on Saturday August 14th to help rebuild the P&C’s coffers and assist them to assist our students.

NAIDOC Celebrations As you can see by Mrs Vaughan’s photographs, the students who attended last week’s NAIDOC Celebra-tions at Erina High School certainly gained an appreciation of our Indigenous culture. It was also a great op-portunity for our students to familiarise themselves with their local high school, their staff and the students. The hospitality was excellent with all students enjoying a BBQ lunch. Thank you to Mrs Vaughan (a big day signing and supervising our students); Nada and Lisa Seaman for their organisation, Mrs Denning and par-ents for providing transport for students to and from the venue. Choir Rehearsal Last Friday students in the primary choir travelled to Sydney for their final rehearsal prior to performing at the Sydney Opera House as part of the annual DET Festival of Choral Music on August 27th. Our choir was selected for this prestigious event after sending in an audition video recording late last year. Their singing will no doubt be appreciated by all who attend our Education Week Open Day this Friday. They are brilliant! Thank you to Suzie Matheson for sharing her expertise on a weekly basis and Miss Wiseman for her enthu-siastic coordination of this program. I also thank Mrs Blumer for assisting with supervision last Friday and her ongoing support of the choir. I have heard directly from several people who travelled in the same carriage as the Chertsey students that their behaviour was nothing short of OUTSTANDING! It makes me very proud to receive these reports from members of the public. CONGRATULATIONS students and staff!

Parent Project Officer Mrs Lisa Seaman will be relieving in Mrs Moore’s position of Parent Project Officer at Chertsey for the remainder of this term. Lisa is a parent of children who attend Chertsey PS and has recently completed a work placement at SaCCs when completing her Welfare Diploma. She has been instrumental in the Commu-nity Newsletter and Indigenous projects and I have no doubt will be able to successfully carry on the great programs initiated by Mrs Moore. Welcome Lisa!

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Athletics Carnival Yesterday we held our annual Athletics Carnival at Mingara. Initially, the day started off beautifully sunny (but a little windy). Due to the conditions of the ground we were unable to use grassed areas for seating or novelties and so the students sat on the track after the 800m races had run. Once the infants joined us at 10:30am, the weather had unfortunately taken a turn for the worse. We were all freezing but still our stu-dents behaved as expected and competed in their events without complaint. Thankfully the sun eventually shone through again and we enjoyed the rest of the day. I would like to thank those wonderful parents who volunteered their time to help with long jump, timekeep-ing, judging, novelties and running the BBQ. Without your continued generous support, it would be diffi-cult to run these carnivals. I would also like to thank the staff for their help on the day, and congratulate the students on their excellent behaviour in such difficult circumstances. Well done! On Thursday 26th and Friday 27th August (Week 6), the Brisbane Water Zone Athletics Carnival will be held at Mingara. Once the team is finalised (by the end of next week), notes will be sent home to district representatives. Please remind your child that though they may have placed in a race, heats are run as TIMED FINALS and only the fastest three students in each age group for each event will be awarded rib-bons. School carnival ribbons will be handed out later this term, once our field events have been com-pleted. Miss Wiseman Choir 2010 Last Friday, the choir travelled to Sydney by train for their preliminary rehearsal for the upcoming Festival of Choral Music. They had an early start as they had to meet me at Gosford Station 6:30am sharp! Our students were absolutely fantastic on a train that was packed with commuters. In fact, a member of the public spoke to me as we alighted at Town Hall. She commented on their outstanding behaviour, and said the students were a credit to their school. As a teacher, there is no higher praise than this – Congratulations Choir! We practised the festival songs with several other schools from around the state. Not only were we able to hone our singing skills, but it also allowed us to get a sense of how the performance will sound with a com-bined choir. Our return train trip was uneventful (and less packed!) and we arrived back at Gosford at 3:30pm. This week the Choir will be performing two festival songs at the Open Day Assembly and we invite all parents to attend. Miss Wiseman and Mrs Blumer Stage 3 Myuna Bay Excursion ***IMPORTANT*** This is just a reminder that Stage 3 students will attend a three day sport and recreation camp at Myuna Bay in Week 5 of this term. At this time, few students have paid in full. All payments must be finalised by Monday 9th August (Week 4) so that final preparations can be made. A parent information session will be held early in Week 4 to discuss the camp including what to take, spending money and banned items. De-tailed notes regarding this information will be handed out, and these will also be sent home with students whose parents are unable to attend.

CANTEEN Included in this newsletter is a copy of our Winter/Spring menu. Please note that some prices have changed.

This menu will commence on MONDAY 2/0810 week 3.

1. Canteen Volunteers - Volunteers are always appreciated – the busiest days being toward the end of the week

and especially Friday

2. Volunteer Draw - All Volunteers who spend time helping in the canteen any time this term go in the draw for a pamper voucher (Body Shop…I think?) to be drawn at the end of the term

3. Children’s Draw – any child who puts in a lunch order on a Monday only for this term goes in the draw for a Scooter to be drawn at the end of the term

4. Education Week Open Day – we have run out of time to do a special lunch but we need to remind parents/

carers/grandparents they can have lunch with their child on that day. They can order anything from our normal (new) menu but could they please have the orders to the canteen by 9am on the Friday morning.

Regards Carol

KINDERGARTEN 2011

Do you have a child or know of any children who will be starting kindergarten next year? If so please contact the school so that we can place you on our list of families to be sent infor-mation regarding our Headstart Program. This information will be sent to families in the coming weeks. Please contact Kris Denning on 43 253963

HEADLICE– Reminder

Parents please check you child’s /children heads on a regularly basis for head lice.

Contact the office for information on eradication of head lice.

CAN YOU HELP

We require the assistance of volunteers to wash a sheet and two pillow cases from our sickbay weekly. Please contact Chris Holloway in the office if you can help.

Merritt Award Jasper KA Kayla KA Kaleb K/1P Logan K/1P Kyah 1/2H Briana 1/2H Bianca 2W Ayden 2W Joel K/2S Mikayla K/2T Isabella Library (Infants) Ryan 3/4S Sophie 3/4S Cody 3/4C Natalie 3-6C Harrison K-6D Ethan 5-6W Teelia 5-6W Kris 5-6F Mackenzie 5/6F Jackson Library (Primary)

P&C NEWS

· Time is running short for the Trivia Night in 2 weeks time! So please send in the booking sheets for tickets to your class teacher or hand it into the office. We guarantee a night of great fun with prizes for the best decorated table and best dressed individual as well as lucky door prizes! Re-member the theme: A Moment in Time”.

· We desperately need volunteers for the canteen on either Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Fri-day-- This Friday in particular as it is Open Day at school and there will be lots of visitors!! All volunteers who spend time helping Di in the canteen this term will go into a draw for a Body Shop voucher. So please come in to help and get yourself into the draw for this fabulous prize.

· The canteen is also running a special promotion this term. All children who put a lunch order in on Mondays will go into the draw for a Scooter to be drawn at the end of term. Again don’t miss out on this opportunity—it’s a great prize and your child has a chance if they simply put a lunch order in on a Monday.

· As you are aware, you are all invited to visit the school on Friday this week as it is Open day at the school. Please bring any grandparents or friends who are interested in your child’s progress and want to see the COLA and new classrooms. Also we urge visitors to order your lunch on the day and have it with your children. You can check the new menu online and you need to put in your order by 9am on Friday.

· The next P&C meeting is next Tuesday 10 August at 6.30pm. We welcome all parents and carers. Ann Mitchell (Secretary)

Phone: 43 253963 Fax: 43236891

OPEN DAY ACTIVITIES FOR FRIDAY 6TH AUGUST

9:15 Whole school assembly under our COLA 10:15 Visits to classrooms 11:00 Family picnic PLUS “Read Around the World” Book Fair” 11:45 Tour of the School

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9:5-10:15am Whole School Assembly Parents, carers, grandparents and grand friends are invited to come along to our assembly hall and meet some past students “coming back to school”. You will also be able to watch some performances from a number of our talented students. 10:15 - 11:00am Open classrooms across the school 11:00 - 11:45am Morning tea is available in the hall. Please join us in the library for our “Read Around the World” Book Fair and then proceed to our grassy playground for a family picnic. Our canteen will be open. Lunch orders need to be ordered prior to the day from our canteen menu. 11:45 - 12:15pm Our Principal, Mr John Anderson will take you on a tour of the school. You will be able to view our new buildings and innovations! Other Education Week Activities: Monday 2nd August: School Athletics Carnival At Mingara Tuesday 3rd August: ICAS English competition Thursday 5th August: Department of Education and Training appreciation awards at Lake Munmorah High School. Congratulation to Jenny Webb and Sharon Mayne - Our proud award recipients. Tues-Fri - “Read Around the World” Book Fair Friday 6th August - Book Fair Sale Day

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY EDUCATION WEEK 2010 AT CHERTSEY

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3/8 ICAS— English

4/8 Debating 12pm (Toukley P/S)

5/8 Debating 12:00pm (Toukley P/S)

6/8 Education Week -OPEN DAY

SAT 14/8 TRIVIA NIGHT

16/8 Myuna Bay Camp (Stage 3) 3 Days NP-AN Assessment Yrs 3/4

12/8 NP-AN Assessment Yr5

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Meetings are held

every 2nd Tuesday of

each month 6.30pm.

All parents are

welcome!

School Community Hall for hire. Chertsey Com-munity Cottage for hire.

Phone school Office for details

CHERTSEY SaCCs

School as Community Centres

Phone: 4323 7158 Fax: 4323 7158 Facilitator: Nada Potter

Our canteen is now opened on :

MondayMonday WednesdayWednesday

Thursday and FridayThursday and Friday

SUBJECT SITTING DAY

English Tuesday, 3 August

Mathematics Tuesday, 17 August

Mrs Stuckey Co-ordinator

WE WANT YOUR EMAIL As part of our move towards the Digital Education Revolution, Chertsey Primary would like to start sending out our parent newsletter and other important notices by email. While we have some family email addresses from enrolment forms, we would like to develop a comprehensive list. Any information sent in this format will be sent in a manner which does not disclose your email address to anyone else. If you are happy to provide your email address, please send an email to: c h e r t s e y -p.school@det.nsw.edu.au with the subject line “Newsletter”

HOMEWORK CLUB Where: School library When: Each Tuesday 3.00pm- 4.00pm (During the school term) Who: Everyone from Kindergarten to Year Six What to bring: Homework, projects etc; pencils etc; and an adult Homework club has now been running for 5 weeks and the response has been fabulous!! A huge CONGRATULATION to the children who attend homework club, I am constantly impressed by the enthusiasm displayed. Thankyou also to the parents/ caregivers who attend each week to support their child’s learning. Thanks to Mr McFarlane, from this week the children attending homework club will have access to the interactive com-puter program Mathematics, this is a fantastic mathematics program that allows each child to further develop a vast array of skills at their specific level. REMEMBER everyone is welcome! Happy Homework Cathy Moore (Parent Project Officer)

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Chertsey Primary School &

CHERTSEY SCHOOLS AS COMMUNITY CENTRES

HEADSTART Is your child coming to school in 2011?

And do you live in Springfield?

CHERTSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL Has the best Transition To School Program on the Central Coast!

Our program is full of fun and learning for Parents & Children. Your child will love coming to school by attending this quality

Transition to School Program. It will give your child a chance to meet friends and teachers in a warm and nurturing environment.

If you would like more information about Headstart Program

please call the school on 4325 3963 or Nada on 43237158

COMMENCING Wednesday 11th August 2010 Time: 11.45 am– 1: 15pm

AT CHERTSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

CHERTSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL 

CANTEEN MENUCANTEEN MENUCANTEEN MENU

Winter/Spring 2010 - from Term 3 2010

Canteen is open Monday

Wednesday Thursday and Friday

Volunteers are always needed

Contact Di 4329 4498

0405 009 617

Hot Food Cheese burger 3.10 Chicken burger 3.30 Chicken burger deluxe 4.50 Chicken balls each 0.60 Chicken nuggets each 0.50 Ham & pineapple pizza 3.50 Mini pizza slice 0.25 Lasagne 125g 3.20 Fried Rice new! 4.30 Mega noodle cup 0.50 Hot dog & sauce 2.20 Pie & sauce 2.20 Sausage roll (lite) & sauce 2.20 Tomato sauce – extra 0.30 Raisin toast slice new! 0.70

Sandwiches/Wraps Vegemite 1.30 Baked beans/Spaghetti 1.50 Cheese 1.50 Egg 1.50 Cheese & tomato 1.70 Egg and lettuce 2.00 Ham or Tuna 2.20 Ham & cheese 2.60 Ham, cheese & tomato 2.80 Salad 3.00 Chicken 2.90 Chicken & cheese 3.20 Chicken, lettuce & mayo 3.20 Ham or Tuna & salad 4.00 Chicken & salad 4.60 Rolls extra 0.20 Toasted extra 0.20 Salad - lettuce, tom, carrot, beet, cucumber

Wholemeal bread available

Salad Bowl/Plate

(with egg, ham or tuna) Small salad bowl 3.50 Large salad plate 5.00

Frozen Treats

Ice cream miniz milo 1.00 Jelly stick 0.20 Moosie 1.60 TNT sour pop 0.90 Mony triangles 0.80

Snacks Cupcakes – high fibre 0.30 Fruit seasonal Red Rock Deli Chips new! 1.50 Pikelets - each 0.20 Popcorn 0.80

Don’t forget we will slinky

your apple for free

Birthday Cakes 

Per Child 0.50 Freshly made and decorated cup-

cakes for the birthday child and their classmates, delivered to the class-room with candles and serviettes

Please order a week in advance

Drinks

Flavoured milk 300ml 1.70 Juice 250ml popper 1.60 Water 600ml 1.20 Juice cup 110ml 0.70 Slush puppie 1.80 Before School

Milo (hot or cold) 0.60 English Muffin 0.60 (vegemite, jam or honey)

Hot Meal Deals

Chicken Combo 4.00

4 Chicken balls Water or juice cup Triangle ice block or popcorn Doggy Deal 3.80 Hot dog Water or juice cup Triangle ice block or popcorn Pie Surprise 3.60 Meat pie Water or juice cup Triangle ice block or popcorn Toasty Treat 3.40 Toasted cheese sandwich Water or juice cup Triangle ice block or popcorn

Come and explore our great we have started. You would be

amazed at what is Come and explore our great community garden that we have

started. You would be amazed at what is happening and what you can pick already!

John Martin has done a fabulous job mapping out our garden . It is wonderfully planned and has so much

potential. Already we have so many herbs to give away!

So come and join us and get your hands dirty and have fun!

Monday afternoons from 3.15pm-4.15pm. Each family is invited to come along and help in the

garden. Tea/Coffee/ Cordial will be available.

Please call Nada Potter- 43237158 for more details. This project is supported by SaCCs and TIES

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Forms to be returned when necessary Please use these forms if you have changed any family details or if your son/daughter was 

absent during this week 

CHERTSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL

STUDENT INFORMATION UPDATE

    Student Name/s: _____________________________________________ Class:     ___________________          _____________________________________________  Class:    ___________________          _____________________________________________   Class:   ___________________                                  

Change of Address: ______________________________________________________________________  

Change of Telephone Numbers:   (Please state whose number is being changed)  ____________________________________________________________  

Family Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________  

Emergency contacts –full name : __________________________________ Relationship to the student: Contact Phone no._____________________________ Other Changes: _____________________________________________________________________________ Signature ___________________________ Date ______________

ABSENCE NOTIFICATION   Please note that my son/daughter: _____________________________________ Class __________  Was absent on _________________________________________________________________________________  The reason for their absence was:    

  Sickness                                    Doctor’s Appt    Other Appointment                                             Holiday   

 Other: ___________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________   Signature: ____________________________________  ( Parent/guardian)   

** *Please return this form to the class teacher