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Neutral Bay Public School Neutral Bay Public School 175 Ben Boyd Road, Neutral Bay, NSW 2089. TEL: 9953 1798 FAX : 9904 1479 WEBSITE: www.neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au EMAIL: [email protected] Term 3 Week 4 Wednesday 2015 P&C The next meeting of the P&C Association will be held on Wednesday (12 th August) of next week commencing at 7.30p.m. in the school library. All parents and friends are very welcome to attend. Discussion topics for the night include: Technology (including iPads) for teaching/learning Tell Them from Me Parent Survey Premier’s Spelling Bee We look forward to our school finals of the Premier’s Spelling Bee on the following days: Year 4 Friday 14 th August Year 5 Monday 17 th August Year 6 Tuesday 18 th August Athletics We look forward to our School Athletics Carnivals which will be held on the following days: Years 3-6 Friday 21 st August Years K-2 Thursday 17 th September As a lead up to the carnivals students in Years 3-6 have been learning field events including shot put, long jump and high jump. A timetable for competition heats for these events has been sent home and is available on the school app. If you require further information you are welcome to contact the school. Year 1 Excursion We wish the students in Year 1 an enjoyable and worthwhile excursion to the Sydney Living Museum on the following days: 1C, 1E & 1M Monday 10 th August 1A & 1W Monday 17 th August Some Permission Notes for students to attend have not been received by class teachers. Please sign and return the notes by Friday 7 th August. ICAS Science Competition Congratulations to the students who participated in the ICAS Science Competition. A list of students who achieved High Distinction and Distinction Awards is detailed on page 6 of this Newsletter. Years 5/6 Excursion We wish the students in Years 5 and 6 an enjoyable and worthwhile excursion to Science Unleashed on the following days: Year 6 Tuesday 11 th August Year 5 Thursday 13 th August Play the game 1

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Page 1: Neutral Bay Public School · Tell Them from Me. Parent Survey . Premier’s Spelling Bee . We look forward to our school finals of the Premier’s Spelling Bee on the following days:

Neutral Bay Public School

Neutral Bay Public School 175 Ben Boyd Road,

Neutral Bay, NSW 2089. TEL: 9953 1798 FAX : 9904 1479

WEBSITE: www.neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au EMAIL: [email protected]

Term 3 Week 4 Wednesday 2015

P&C The next meeting of the P&C Association will be held on Wednesday (12th August) of next week commencing at 7.30p.m. in the school library. All parents and friends are very welcome to attend. Discussion topics for the night include: • Technology (including iPads) for teaching/learning • Tell Them from Me Parent Survey Premier’s Spelling Bee We look forward to our school finals of the Premier’s Spelling Bee on the following days: • Year 4 Friday 14th August • Year 5 Monday 17th August • Year 6 Tuesday 18th August Athletics We look forward to our School Athletics Carnivals which will be held on the following days: • Years 3-6 Friday 21st August • Years K-2 Thursday 17th September As a lead up to the carnivals students in Years 3-6 have been learning field events including shot put, long jump and high jump. A timetable for competition heats for these events has been sent home and is available on the school app. If you require further information you are welcome to contact the school. Year 1 Excursion We wish the students in Year 1 an enjoyable and worthwhile excursion to the Sydney Living Museum on the following days: • 1C, 1E & 1M Monday 10th August • 1A & 1W Monday 17th August Some Permission Notes for students to attend have not been received by class teachers. Please sign and return the notes by Friday 7th August. ICAS Science Competition Congratulations to the students who participated in the ICAS Science Competition. A list of students who achieved High Distinction and Distinction Awards is detailed on page 6 of this Newsletter. Years 5/6 Excursion We wish the students in Years 5 and 6 an enjoyable and worthwhile excursion to Science Unleashed on the following days: • Year 6 Tuesday 11th August • Year 5 Thursday 13th August

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Neverland Week Neverland Ball Ticket Sales The Neverland Ball will be held on Friday 11th September at Norths Leagues. Tickets are now on sale on the website: www.trybooking.com/148249 An early bird price of $112.50 is available until 12th August. The ticket cost provides a three course meal, drinks, band and other entertainment on the night including live auctions. Art Work Each class is creating a piece of art work. The work will be on display in the multi-purpose room during the Neverland Week and will be available for sale through our auction site. Auction Site Through the generosity of many businesses and persons we have over 150 items which have been donated and will be auctioned. These items may be found on the website: http://www.32auctions.com/neverland Bidding has commenced and will be live until 9.30p.m. on Friday 11th September. Please note the auction for tickets to The Voice close at 5.00p.m. on 15th August. On the website is additional information detailing where the funds raised will be used for the benefit of the students at our school. Further information on Neverland Week is on page 8 of this Newsletter.

Milo Cup Cricket Congratulations to the students who represented our school at the Milo Cup this week. Thank you to Miss Chapple and Mr Kessler for coaching the teams.

Navigator Student Magazine Our first edition of the student magazine titled Navigator has been written for this year by a number of students in Years 5 and 6. Thank you to Ms Carnegie for organising this initiative. Further information is on page 7 of this Newsletter. Earn and Learn Our school is involved with the Woolworths Earn and Learn Program. If you collect stickers as part of this program you are welcome to forward the sticker sheets to school. Collection boxes are also located at both Woolworths stores in Neutral Bay.

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Calendar

Week 4

Thursday 6th August Years 5/6 Assembly (class 5K performing) 2.20pm Friday 7th August Kindergarten Dental Talk

Long Jump Heats (Jnr, 11Yr & 12 Yr) PSSA Competition Chess

8.00am 12.10pm 3.15pm

Week 5

Monday 10th August Junior Band Senior Choir Year 1 (1C, 1E, 1M)) Sydney Living Museum Excursion ICAS Mathematics Competition Senior Band Chess

7.45am 8.00am 12.40pm 3.15pm

Tuesday 11th August Year 6 Science Unleashed Excursion Concert Band

12.45pm

Wednesday 12th August Senior Chamber Junior Choir Orchestra Shot Put Heats (Jnr, 11Yr & 12Yr) Scripture

7.00am 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am

Thursday 13th August Year 5 Science Unleashed Excursion Years 3-4 Assembly (4I performing)

2.20pm

Friday 14th August Year 4 Premier’s Spelling Bee PSSA Competition Chess

12.10pm 3.15pm

Week 6

Monday 17th August Junior Band Senior Choir Year 1 (1A, 1M)) Sydney Living Museum Excursion Year 5 Premier’s Spelling Bee Senior Band Chess

7.45am 8.00am 12.40pm 3.15pm

Tuesday 18th August Year 6 Premier’s Spelling Bee Concert Band

12.45pm

Wednesday 19th August Senior Chamber Junior Choir Orchestra Scripture

7.00am 8.00am 8.00am

Thursday 20th August Years 5-6 Assembly (6S performing) 2.20pm Friday 21st August Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival

Have a great week Regards David Shuster Principal

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Kindergarten News

Kindergarten had a lovely Open Day on Tuesday showing our parents, grandparents and friends around our classrooms. We hope you enjoyed looking at our artwork and books and were entertained by our school concert.

Just a friendly reminder to parents of our ‘No hat, no play’ policy. Unfortunately if a child does not have a hat they will have to stay in the quadrangle area under the COLA. Please help your child to remember their hats every day.

Mrs Kirsty Reeve (KR teacher)

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Stage 1 News (Years 1 & 2)

2C have great fun participating in Mathematics lessons. As part of trialling the Targeted Early Numeracy (TEN) program, they have been building their skills and understanding of key mathematical concepts through a range of differentiated games and technological activities. The lessons build on their current understanding of number and arithmetic strategies.

As part of the Personal Development Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) program this term, Year 2 will be participating in Child Protection educational activities and lessons.

Miss J Carew – 2C Class Teacher

Stage 2 News (Years 3 & 4)

On Thursday 30 July, Year 3 went on an excursion to The Rocks to learn about the settlement of Sydney. 3EC was escorted around The Rocks by a very knowledgeable guide called Elda. Elda gave each student a name card on which the name of a famous person related to Sydney’s settlement was listed (e.g., Arthur Phillip, Bennelong, Mary Reibey). 3EC enjoyed learning about some of the difficulties faced by the early settlers and the impact of white settlement on the Gadigal people. A special thanks to the four parents who helped on the day.

Mrs J Cant and Ms S Haig- 3EC Class Teachers

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Science Competition. Congratulations to those children who achieved Distinction and High Distinction in this year’s ICAS Science Competition.

Year 3 – High Distinction: Yuexi Ren, Claire Weale. Distinction: Laura Dong, Cara Harris, Alexandra Tanner, Andrius Alcazar, Emma Baldwin, Tia Bishop, Sara Bruce, Tiana Furst, Rohan Gain, Alistair Hawke, Nina Hoh, Toby Huey, Sunny Qian-Yulan-Situ.

Year 4 – High Distinction: Arkey Astill, Christine Hur, Jingcheng Zhu. Distinction: James Wang, Mayuri Aithala, Jett Dawes, Hamish Dunlop, Liam Franklin, Emma Gibson, Pavle Hornby, Rhiannon Lim, Koroki Mansfield, Affan Muhammad, Alexandra Suttor, Fraser Wait, Lauren Young, Angelina Yu.

Year 5 – High Distinction: Taj Astill, George Mason, Louis Mckay, Ryan Wang, Bennett Chan. Distinction: Lucas Farrugia, Olivia Forman, Sonia Freiburg, Cooper Johnston, Wesley Lu, Petar Ristic, Bezi Saunders, Bronteney Wang, Toby Willington, Oliver Withington, Julia Inglis, Ruaraidh Kennedy, Chloe Salvatico, Sebastian Sams, Cassandra Spillane, Ksenia Suturina, Chapman Tanner, Achira Tantisuwannakul, David Zhan.

Year 6 – High Distinction: Andy Danis, Sandro Eliot, Caitlan Loh, William Murray, Sam Richards, Etienne Roumanoff, James Sommer, Ajhor Wriddho. Distinction: Andrew Xue, Jamie Caddick, Declan Elliott, Sophie Bateman, Laura Campbell, Lexie Chiha, Maria Ferraris, Elizabeth Gates, Mitchell Gayfer, Sophie Hobson, Oliver Hudson, Riley Landfear, Jared Li, Rex Markman, Patrick Reed-Stephenson, Lukas Robinson, Zac Saber, Jet Taylor. Premier’s Reading Challenge The Premier’s Reading Challenge for 2015 will close on August 21st this year. Students who are participating in this year’s challenge will need to have their reading records finalised by this date in order to be eligible for their certificate this year. Reading records and further details about the challenge can be located on the website https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html .

Netball Report Neutral Bay's B Team, captained by Laura (6C) played Greenwich in a tough game on Friday. They lost 17 to 9 but played very well as a team. They made sure they spread out across the court and communicated with each other. Player of the match was awarded to Sassy from 6S. The C#1 team continued their undefeated season so far against Willoughby, winning 21 to 4. The team captain, Lucy (6C) noted that they showed fantastic team work skills and great passing. Player of the match went to Elouise (5R). C#2 team defeated Lane Cove West in a tight match, coming away with a win of 13 to 10. Captain Sara (6T), says the team worked well together and there was plenty of good shooting. Player of the match was awarded to Caitlan of 6C. The C#3 team faced North Sydney, unfortunately losing for the first time this season, 12 to 2. However, the team's captain, Ash F (6S) loved that the team improved on last week by spreading out and intercepting lots of balls. Player of the match went to Stella (5R). The D team, captained by Isabella (5R), played Greenwich, sadly being beaten 17 to 3. Whilst the team wants to work on their defence skills, they were proud of their efforts. Player of the match was Cassandra in 5R. The boy's team came up against Mosman, going down 16 to 1. Team captain, Yul (6S), was impressed with the team spirit shown. He awarded Michael from 5M with player of the match.

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NAVIGATOR STUDENT NEWSPAPER — Issue 7 2015

Welcome to the latest issue of the best newspaper in town - Navigator! This student newspaper is the hot-off-the-press guide to everything happening in Neutral Bay Public School, from classrooms to staffroom and beyond. Now in our fourth year, Navigator is produced by a volunteer force of enthusiastic student journalists from Years 5 and 6 who brainstorm, write, design and edit each issue.

While our team are responsible for most of the goodness inside, we are always looking for new ideas. We love feedback, so please let Ms Carnegie know if something amazes, delights or excites you.

The latest issue of Navigator can be found by clicking on the ‘Curriculum & Activities’ tab on our school website. Alternatively, just sit back, click on the link below and be transported to a nirvana of reading happiness.

https://nbpsyear5oc.wordpress.com/navigator-archive/ Ms G. Carnegie Assistant Principal

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WHAT ARE THE FUNDRAISER TEAM UP TO NOW!

Still $60,000 to raise for the schools wish list for 2015!

Dear Neutral Bay Public School Mums, Dads and Carers

The Pixie dust has been released and there is magic in the air!

Tickets for the Neverland ball go on sale, you must buy them to be there!!

The ball, the ball, the Neverland Fundraiser Ball,

..... Its faith, its trust it’s a bit more pixie dust, and it’s going to be fun and so much more!

Come along and help raise funds for our school!

NEVERLAND FUNDRAISER BALL TICKETS – ON SALE!

• Early Bird tickets to the Neverland Ball are still available at $112.50 until August 10. After that, it’s $125. Ticket is fully inclusive – 3-course, sit down meal, all beverages and entertainment. • Book onto your year table, or organize your own tables of 8 or 10 people on www.trybooking.com/148249 • Questions? Email Peter Pan at [email protected] • Dress is “Cocktail”

FUNDRAISING FOR OUR SCHOOL - CHECK OUT the ‘32 Auctions’ - ONLINE SILENT AUCTION SITE!

www.32auctions.com/neverland

Our incredible auction site is up and running, and top of the list are 4 VIP Tickets to Channel 9’s The Voice (priority entry, access to the VIP refreshments tent … and possible front row views of Delta, Jessie J, Ricky and the Madden brothers) TICKETS TO THE VOICE MUST BE SOLD BY 15 AUGUST!!!! Make a bid or ‘buy now’ fast for $2500

We have over 150 items donated by the local business and parent community – so start bidding – ALL PROCEEDS GO TO OUR SCHOOL!!!

COMMISSION-FREE SALE DONATED BY MCGRATH NEUTRAL BAY – Auctioned at the Ball!!!

Thinking of selling your home? Check out the commission-free sale on auction on the night of the Neverland Ball. Donated by McGrath Neutral Bay’s Piers van Hamburg (Zara 3EC and Jai KL) and Nicolas Boot (Olivia 3B), this item could save you or someone you know big money. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A PARENT AT NBPS TO BID ON THIS: register your interest and have someone bid on your behalf; phone bidding is also welcome on the night. PLUS… Included in the package is $2,000 worth of legal services from Claire Martin (Lilyana Wawavanua, 3S) of Kreisson Legal, and a pre-sale property styling and furniture hire package worth $6,200, donated by Ariane Kiel (Ava, 2R and Liam 5M) of Stylistica.

REGISTER NOW: http://www.reports.lns.mcgrath.tv/neutralbaypublicschool

As well as the commission-free sale, McGrath Neutral Bay will donate 10% of their commission on sales of all properties referred to McGrath Neutral Bay by families of children attending Neutral Bay Public School from now until 2017.

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How can I get involved with fundraising? I have questions about the fundraiser activities?

Contact: Belle Jackson

Fundraising and Events Coordinator

Neutral Bay Public School P&C

[email protected]

0400 886 380

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart” Elizabeth Andrew

Sydney and North Sydney Entertainment Books PLEASE RETURN ALL THE UNSOLD BOOKS TO THE OFFICE. There are still 100 books not returned to the School. You will need to return them ASAP if you do not wish to purchase them. To order online please go to: : https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/20401s5 Our supporters get amazing discounts at their local cafes and restaurants and Neutral Bay Public School attracts $14 with each membership and book sold. This year the book will cover Sydney and North Sydney region (up to and including Palm Beach). A book cost $70. So far, we have sold 115 books and that is a total of $1610 donated to the P&C. Please support this fundraising to part fund the Music & Science programs at the School by purchasing a book today!

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Hello everybody

Another week of fun and teamwork in the canteen! Thanks to all our helpful volunteers.

Volunteers, we would love some help on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday next week. Your time and effort in support of our wonderful canteen is much appreciated. Coffee, muffins, lunch, fun and the delight of your children await you!

Next week (Week 5) our Mon-Thurs special is Hokkien Noodles, with Meat Pies and Sausage Rolls on Friday.

Other news:

If your children are involved in PSSA sport on Fridays – please DO NOT put in a lunch order for them. I know most of you are aware of this already, thanks for your understanding.

We have had a couple of instances where the ordered lunch has been judged unfit by the child and not eaten, or has not arrived. It would be helpful if you would tell your children to bring it back on the day in question. We cannot fix the lunch if we don’t know about it. I know this is daunting for young kids especially, but the canteen team are friendly and our job is to make sure your children have something to eat. We never let kids go hungry.

We also have had some children come to school with no lunch, only money to spend at the canteen. I’m not sure if parents are aware that the items served over the counter are more suitable as extras to lunch, rather than lunch itself. Flexischools is very easy to use, and has heaps of lunch options for ordering online. Please contact us if you need any help with this.

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Canteen Volunteer Roster Week 5 (Mon 10/8-Friday 14/8)

Monday 10 August

Junior Lunch (9-11 am)

HELP PLEASE

Senior Lunch (11am-1 pm)

Rebecca Matthews HELP PLEASE

Tuesday 11 August

Junior Lunch (9-11 am)

Anna Gibson HELP PLEASE

Senior Lunch (11am-1 pm)

Anna Gibson HELP PLEASE

Wednesday 12 August

Junior Lunch (9-11 am)

Robert Dickson Laura Collins Kathryn Wilson HELP PLEASE

Senior Lunch (11am-1 pm)

Laura Collins Elidh Kennedy HELP PLEASE

Thursday 13 August

Junior Lunch (9-11 am)

HELP PLEASE

Senior Lunch (11am-1 pm)

HELP PLEASE

Friday 14 August

Junior Lunch (9-11 am)

Bridget Douglas HELP PLEASE

Senior Lunch (11am-1 pm)

Thea Walter Bridget Douglas HELP PLEASE

If you are able to volunteer, I encourage you to use Sign-Up Genius. If that’s not for you, please email me your chosen shift on [email protected] or call on 0414 500 614. I’m here to help with all canteen-related questions or concerns.

Cheers, Bridget Douglas Canteen Coordinator

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Band News - Primary Proms! Continuing the wonderful year that 2015 is turning out to be for the NBPS Band Program, we received very exciting news last Friday. Concert Band has been selected by the Arts Unit to perform "Czardas" in the 2015 Primary Proms at the Sydney Town Hall. Congratulations to all the children! "Czardas" is a traditional Hungarian folk dance characterised by a change in tempo. It progresses from a slow beginning with vast tonal range through quickening tempo to a grandiose finale with a festive atmosphere. It is a challenging piece for Year 5 and 6 students to play and Concert Band should be very proud of their polished performance. The band will play in the Coorong Concert at 7pm on Monday 14 September 2015. Tickets for these events sell very quickly and bookings for this event are already open. If you wish to attend the concert, we strongly recommend you buy tickets online as soon as possible at http://www.cityrecitalhall.com ($6 transaction fee). Be certain of the concert name, date and time to avoid confusion. Concert Band musicians will not need a ticket, because they will be performing or backstage. Photos of NSW Band Festival - last chance A reminder that if you wish to order official photos of the bands at the NSW Festival of Bands the deadline is this Friday 7 August:

• Spare envelopes are in the pockets on the wall outside the band room in the school hall. Please make sure that you take the correct envelope to ensure that you receive the photo that you are after (the envelopes are pre-printed for Junior band, Senior Band and Concert Band)

• You need to complete the details on the envelope (please include your child’s class number to assist with distribution)

• Place your money inside the envelope and return it to the "Band Folder" at the FRONT OFFICE by no later than Friday 7 August (do not return to your child’s teacher)

• One order for for all three bands will be placed to Advancedlife Photography on Monday August 10th • Photos take approximately three to four weeks to print and be returned to the school for distribution

Should you have any questions with regard to the photos, please contact Liesel Wightwick ([email protected]). Overall Band Co-ordinator - Vacancy for 2016 After 4 years of close involvement in the band program, spending one year as Senior Band Co-ordinators, one year as Concert Band Co-ordinators and two years as Overall Band Co-ordinators, Liesel and I plan to focus on other areas of our lives and will be resigning from our positions on the P&C Executive Committee at the AGM on 25 November 2015. We are very proud to have been a part of the band committee at Neutral Bay and feel extremely fortunate that our children have had the benefit of all the opportunities the band program provide. These range from the sheer enjoyment and satisfaction of learning how to play an instrument and making great music with their peers to the excitement of performing at community events, competitions, the Town Hall and the Opera House. It has been a real privilege to help co-ordinate for a time such a long-standing, strong musical program which is highly valued by the school. Liesel and I will still be at NBPS and will be readily available next year (if not in the playground, certainly by email) to answer questions about the smooth running of the band program and historical issues - unsurprisingly in a program that has lasted for 26 years we have found that many issues which arise have some relevant background. We are also working on a detailed description of events in the band year and things that need doing for the incoming band committee. If you have the capacity to contribute to a wonderful band program and are interested in learning more, please get in touch.

Key Band Dates - Term 3 • 7pm Monday 14 September 2015 - Concert Band to perform in the Coorong Concert at Sydney Town Hall - parent transport to and from venue. Further details to follow closer to the date. Claudia Stephens, Liesel Wightwick and Karen Au - Overall Band Coordinators

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Hello from the Uniform Shop team. The Uniform Shop is open every Tuesday in term-time, from 8.30am-9.30am. Flexischools orders are being packed and delivered daily. We aim to get the orders packed and delivered to you the day after you order but occasionally delays will occur.

Contactless Payments Now Available! Recently, the bank upgraded the shop's EFTPOS terminal to one that now accepts contactless payments (eg PayPass™ and Tap & Go™ ). There will still be the option to pay the old-fashioned way though if you prefer. For more info see: http://www.westpac.com.au/personal-banking/credit-cards/manage/using/contactless-technology/ .

Returns policy: Flexischools purchases: please email me at [email protected] to let me know and then leave the item at the office with your details (including Flexischools order number) and I will process the exchange/refund ASAP. If a refund is required, the funds will be refunded back to your Flexischools account ASAP. In store purchases: For exchanges, please email me at [email protected] to let me know and then leave the item at the office with your details and I will process the exchange ASAP. For refunds, please come to the Uniform Shop on a Tuesday morning with your original form of payment. All returned items must be in saleable condition with tags still attached. Please note that I am not at the Uniform Shop all of the time and that it may take a few days for me to action exchanges/refunds. Notifying me by email is a good way to give me a heads up! Second Hand Items:

Donations of good quality, clean items of clothing are always welcome. Please leave donations at the school office or bring to the Uniform Shop during opening hours. If you would like to purchase a second hand item, please come along during normal opening hours (Tuesday 8.30-9.30am, excluding Tuesday 28th July) Thanks, Elizabeth & the Uniform Shop team

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This notice is for Kindergarten Students and Families Only

THE JOY HOUSE FILM FESTIVAL

For the first time, the Joy House Film Festival is offering FREE claymation workshops at The White Loft on Sunday 16th August from 11am to 5pm.

Workshop participants are required to bring along their one page “joyous” story/script prepared beforehand, along with their laptops and mobile phones, where they’ll learn how to create storyboards and plasticine models, they will then film and edit their stories. These claymation stories will be part of the Joy House Film Festival. The Joy House Film Festival will be held on Sunday 13th September from 3-5pm at Hoyts Mandarin Centre, corner of Albert and Victor streets, Chatswood. Here we’ll be showcasing the best short films of joy (International & National) as well as the claymation short films. Workshop Address: The White Loft 113B Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest NSW 2065 Bookings Email: [email protected] Must book by 7th August 2015

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Imagine if you could help someone to rise from their wheelchair and walk hand-in-hand with their children for the first time in over 6 years. I’d like to ask YOU for some help to offer a ‘Glimmer of hope’ to my courageous friend, , whose dream is to learn to walk again. In 2009, then married 38 year old mother of two, Melissa Whiddett, suffered a devastating accident in her Sydney home that left her with severe head and spinal injuries, resulting in her becoming a paraplegic. Melissa’s closest friends and family have banded together to create a support network called ‘Glimmer’, where we hope to help her achieve her biggest personal challenge yet – to learn to walk again. We are on a mission to help Melissa grasp each and every Glimmer of hope in this quest. We have set up a fund for Melissa where money raised will assist in sending her to the Kenneth Ware NeuroPhysics Institute in Queensland. This Institute is credited for enabling former footballer John Maclean to walk again after 25 years in a wheelchair, and most recently injured league player Alex McKinnon started treatment on the programme. Melissa first visited this Institute in July 2015 to meet with Ken Ware and confirm her suitability for enrolment into the Programme. Her experience is captured in a short video. Please view the video http://youtu.be/99ZPuLVBOtAto watch the first step of Melissa’s journey. To make this journey a reality, we are attempting to fundraise the $66,000 required for the treatment and getting her to Queensland for 5 weeks at the Kenneth Ware’s Institute. I’d like to invite you to join us in helping to raise the money to support sending Melissa to attend the Institute’s Programme. Please don’t overlook this opportunity to help make Melissa’s dreams to attempt to walk again come true. Please donate at www.chuffed.org/project/glimmer Full details are available on this Glimmer Fundraising page. Thank you so much for helping support Melissa on her journey, it means so much to me and most importantly to Melissa and her children. We can’t thank you enough and can’t wait to keep you posted on her progress. Thank you,

Neutral Bay Public School, as a service to parents, will advertise community events that may be of interest. Neutral Bay Public School does not necessarily endorse or sponsor the events and accepts no responsibility for the management or organisation of these events.

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