Our School NewsWeek 5 | Commencing 23rd May, 2016

Week 5 - Term 2 Mon 23 May 3 - 6 AssemblyTue 24 May Kindy 2017 Parent Information 7pmWed 25 May Orange Fruito/Vego

PCS Choir RehearsalThur 26 May Public Speaking Comp begins

P&C Disco: K-2 from 5pm - 6:15pm3-6 from 6:30pm - 8pm

Fri 27 May PSSA v Mona ValeNetball @ Boondah CourtsSoccer @ Kitchener ParkRugby League @ Narrabeen Res 4 AFL @ Narrabeen Res 6

Elanora Heights Public School is a White Ribbon School

Week 6 - Term 2 Mon 30 May K - 2 AssemblyTue 31 May ICAS Science Test 8am

Wed 1 Jun Premier’s Debating Challenge Begins

Thur 2 Jun Year 5 @ NSHS Oliver MusicalFri 3 Jun PSSA v Wheeler Heights

Netball @ Boondah CourtsSoccer @ Boondah ReserveRugby League @ Narrabeen Res 4 AFL @ Narrabeen Res 6

Don’t forget to visit our website at elanorahts-pschool.nsw.edu.au

Don’t forget to visit our website at elanorahts-pschool.nsw.edu.au

Weekly Reminders!School Photos: ORDER ON-LINEKindy 2017 Parent Info Night: Tues 24th @ 7pm

Orange Fruito/Vego: Wed 25th -

please send orange fruits/veges

P&C Disco: details in newsletter

ICAS Test: Science 31st May @ 8am

School Banking: Fri 27th May

P&C Disco: Thu 26th K-2 @ 5pm & 3-6 @ 6:15pm

Lost Property: Parents, please make sure that ALL your child’s belongings are clearly labelledNB: that items for this newsletter will NOT be accepted after the preceding Thursday

Until next time,

Your Principal, Bill Gillespie

Parent Reading Session I would like to thank Mrs Rosconi and Mrs O’Reilly for their very informative session on reading last Tuesday. Although I was in Bathurst with Year 5 when the session took place the school has received a number of very positive emails from parents.

Thank you for your kind emails and we will be holding additional information sessions for parents later on in the year.

2017 Kinder information eveningTomorrow we will be holding our first information session for parents who are looking to enrol their child in Kindergarten at Elanora Heights in 2017. The session will take place at 7pm in the school library.

P&C DiscoDon’t forget the P&C disco this Thursday. The K - 2 disco starts at 5pm and finishes at 6:15pm. The 3 - 6 disco is from 6:30pm - 8:00pm.

More information about the disco can be found in the P&C section of the newsletter.

Orange Fruito/VegoDoes your child have a favourite orange coloured fruit or vegetable? Place it in their lunch box so they can be part of our Orange Fruito/Vego this Wednesday.

Public Speaking competitionI would like to wish the best of luck to those students competing in our Public Speaking this Thursday and give a special thank you to Miss Powell who has organised the Public Speaking in the school.

Is your child making friends at school?Kids who get on at school tend to be more engaged in learning. Here are some ideas on how to help your child with social skills: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/how-friendships-boost-your-childs-learning

Did you know?There are new arrangements for parents or carers who engage the services of a private tutor or coach and have an important role to play in helping to keep their children safe.

From 1st April 2016 adults who provide private tuition or coaching services to children need to obtain a new Working With Children Check (WWCC).

More information can be found further on in the newsletter.parentscheckthecheck

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RYAN M

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BRONZE AWARDSRUBY B

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DS AND THE AWARD GOES T0...The Bronze and Silver awards for K - 2 are handed out to students at the K - 2 assemblies and theBronze and Silver awards for years 3 - 6 are handed out at the 3 - 6 assemblies. All Gold and Diamondawards are handed out at the K - 6 assemblies. Parents are welcome to attend these assemblies, butplease call the office first to confirm that your child will be receiving their award that day.

All assemblies are held on Mondays at 2pm and your child’s name will appear in the newsletter on thesame day they receive their award.

To assist us, when sending in the mini merits/awards from home, please either staple or clip them andmake sure your child’s full name and class is on the top mini merit. Please do not send them in in plasticbags or envelopes.

The cut-off time to hand in your mini merits/awards is THURSDAY morning as the box is emptied after recess.

FOR SALECitizen CD-S500 Series Receipt Printer with User’s Manual and paper rolls for sale as it is now no longer required in the office.

If you are interested please place your bid in an envelope marked “Receipt Printer” and send it to the school office by Friday, 27th May 2016.

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... Zone Cross Country.....|.....Ms WidmanCongratulations to all our amazing Zone Cross country competitors!

Last Friday our zone students travelled to Rat Park to participate in the annual Zone Cross Country event. Nine schools in our zone competed on the day with 54 students in each race.

Elanora Heights had a very successful day with every participant striving to do their best and achieving results they should be proud of. Overall our school finished in 5th place for the event with a handicap position of 2nd place. Twelve of our students finished in the top twenty places in their race with five students qualifying for the Regional Cross Country in June.

It was a pleasure taking all these students to the zone carnival, their responsible and respectful behaviour, positive attitude and level of sportsmanship is to be commended. They were all fantastic representatives for our school!

I would like to extend a very special thanks to the parents who marshalled a station at the event - the day could not go ahead without all the fantastic parent volunteers. Also a big thank you to other parents and family members who were able to attend and cheer on the runners. Finally, thank you to Mr Rosconi for also attending and assisting with the organisation on the day and to Mr Brooks for setting up all the equipment.

A special mention to these students who finished in the top 10:12/13 Years: Sofia R (4th) Sienna H (5th)11 Years: Keeley H (1st) Xavier B (4th)10 years: Sophie C (7th) Billy H (1st)

Good luck at the regional carnival Sofia, Sienna, Keeley, Xavier and Billy.

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... Year Six Visits Canberra, Our Nation’s Capital...|...Ms PittYear Students from our school have recently undertaken an education tour of the national capital.

Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy.

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist all families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government contributes funding under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards these costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.

Elanora Heights Public School appreciates this support.

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VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECKNew Working With Children/Declaration Updates From The DEC (As of April 26th 2016)

This new update is relevant for new/potential volunteers who have not already completed a declaration and provided 100 points of ID at our school.

If you currently volunteer at our school and have not provided 100 points of ID or completed a NEW declaration you need to complete the new declaration checks.

This volunteer declaration does not need to be redone annually.

For any new volunteers, we have the new Appendix 5 declaration forms available at the school office. Please be sure to bring in your 100 points of ID (originals please).

The easiest way to provide 100 points is a current passport or birth cert = 70 points and a drivers licence = 40 points. Volunteers who do not need to hold a Working with Children Check (WWCC) ClearanceThe majority of parents and close relatives* who volunteer with their child(ren)’s school are exempt under the WWCC regulations and do not have to obtain a WWCC clearance. HOWEVER, the Department requires these volunteers to complete Appendix 5 (2016) declaration and provide 100 points of proof of identity. Volunteers who are required to hold a WWCC clearanceAny adult who is not a parent or close relative of a student at the school where the volunteer is working, but will have direct contact with children, is required to obtain WWCC AND provide the office with 100 points of proof of identity.

To apply for a WWCC volunteer number please click on the link below:http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check

*The term “close relative” of a child is broadly defined in the legislation as including parents, step-parents (including a de facto partner), grandparents, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, siblings and step-siblings. In the case of an Aboriginal person, a close relative may also be a member of the extended family or kin.

Please contact Claire Hammond if you have any questions: Claire.hammond7@det.nsw.edu.au

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READING INFORMATION SESSIONWe had a fantastic turnout for our reading information session and morning tea last Tuesday. Mrs Rosconi and Mrs O’Reilly provided parents with practical information on how to help your child read at home.

The overall impression that parents felt were..... we are on the right track, but I picked up a few new tips.... the videos in the presentation gave me a

real visual understanding on how to assist my child..... I now understand the theory behind the way a child learns to read, this will assist me when I’m helping at home.There was a great supportive feel amongst the parents, who all share a common goal. Big thanks to Mrs Rosconi and Mrs O’Reilly for taking the time to prepare and present this informative session.

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OUR SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE TAKEN ON: Wednesday, 8th June

School photographs are scheduled to be taken by advancedlife Photography.

Envelopes were sent home last week. It is our preference that ordering be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day.

ON-LINE ORDERS ONLY please, if possible

Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com.au using our school’s unique 9 digit Online Order Code (see below). Portrait and group package orders are due by photography day.

Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later than the day before photography day. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed.

Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please direct them via email to enquiries@advancedlife.com.au

ORDER NOWWWW.ADVANCEDLIFE.COM.AU

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LIVE LIFE WELL @ SCHOOL

ORANGE FRUITO/VEGO –Wednesday 25th May.....|.....Jenny CullenPlease send orange fruits or vegetables on May 25th for our next Rainbow Fruito-Vego.

Each term we highlight the nutritional value of one or two particular colours, and the importance of eating a wide range of fresh foods. With Year 5 just back from their Gold excursion and new season oranges and mandarins arriving, orange seemed the colour of the month. Beyond the obvious juicy citrus favourites, how about paw-paw, rock melon, persimmon or fuji fruit? This is your chance to plug vegies as well - carrot sticks are generally a favourite. While Fruito-Vego is usually meant to be only RAW fresh food, cooked sweet potato or pumpkin is welcome on Wednesday to increase the range of foods the children taste and see. Nutritional information below was provided by Martha Leonard, ex-Elanora parent and nutritionist.

FRUITO-VEGOORANGE FOODSThe orange colour of fruits and vegetables is derived from a pigment called carotenoid. Some carotenoids (alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin) are

provitamin A because they can be converted to retinol (a form of vitamin A) in the body.Here some good reasons for including orange fruits/vegetables in your diet: • Vitamin A is essential for growth and development, immune system function and vision. • Dietary carotenoids intake has been associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease. • Carotenoids are found in all layers of the skin and contribute to normal skin colour. They also enhance the perception of healthy skin.

Did you know that carotenoids are best absorbed with fat in a meal? (e.g. add a dash of olive oil on your steamed carrots). In season now: pumpkin, sweet potato, carrots, mandarins, oranges.

This winter, try baked sweet potato with your Sunday roast. Put the entire sweet potato (including the skin) on a baking tray in the oven, bake until cooked (i.e. until flesh is tender). Serve slices of your sweet potato with your roast (the skin will come off easily after baking).

Martha Leonard – Wholistic nutritionistwww.deliciousnutrition.com.au

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To order school lunches online go to www.munchmonitor.com Use log in – username: elanora and password: munch2101

Kids Kafe Roster | To volunteer call 9913 2721

Thank you for your support!It has been a busy time at the canteen, but our menu changes have begun to take shape and grow in popularity. Thank you to all our staff and volunteers for working even harder than usual to make these changes happen. And thank you to you, our customers. You have been patient during this time, swapped to munch monitor and tried our new menu items.

Highlighted in today’s newsletter are our snack boxes that can be pre-ordered for recess. They are made up of bite-sized pieces of fruit, vegetables, dairy and a ‘treat’. They are a ‘green light’ menu item and feature a colour theme based on each of Elanora’s sport houses.

We have also brought in fun and free stickers of smiling fruits and vegetables. Children will be able to pick a sticker when they buy a piece of fruit. We hope

that this encourages ‘green light’ purchases and increases the kid’s interest in the healthy changes we are making.

Also new to our menu as winter approaches - Butter Chicken on Wednesdays and Penne Bolognaise on Thursdays. I don’t know about you, but we will be moving our canteen day of the week around so we can try all of these new, in-store made menu items!

The ‘Name the Canteen’ competition closed last week. The canteen committee will be meeting to decide on a winner. Stay tuned! We should have a winner announced in the next week or two. The winner will see their canteen name hand painted and mounted above our counter. Their class will also be rewarded with a rainbow fruito-vego platter.

Please consider volunteering at the canteen so we can continue the push to sell healthy, in-store made food to our kids. Drop by the canteen to chat to Erku or Karen. There you can fill out a form with your availability – even an hour can help! Alternatively contact the canteen on 9913 2721 or Erku at erku6za@gmail.com.

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Watch this space each week during the School Sport season. Here you will see the subject matter from the Games and Sports strand of the Physical Education Syllabus. School Sport teachers select a continuing variety from this subject matter over the season. Students are able to apply these movement skills in games and sports. Of course, this requires communication, cooperation, decision making and observation of rules. Let’s get moving....

SCHOOL SPORT.....|.....Ms SherwoodApologies: Last week we inadvertently ommitted including that two sessions of school sport will be taken by an EHPS teacher as well as a coach from the Manly Warringah Basketball Association.

Years Three-Six School Sport students will participate in two sessions this term which will be team taught alongside the EHPS teacher with Development Officers from the Australian Rugby Union.

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K - 2 OvalDo you remember what our K-2 oval looked like not long ago?Whilst we were all on Christmas holiday’s 2015, the massive construction and transformation of the K - 2 oval took place. This huge project was fully funded by our wonderful P&C and Kimbriki generously donated the sandstone boulders and dirt.

An amazing effort by all involved! The photos tell the story! (more photo’s are available on our website)

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P&C Fundraising As part of our fundraising program, the P&C are selling Entertainment Books. The books can be either purchased as a hard copy or as a digital version via an app.

Direct link to purchase: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/9b20608

The P&C receive 20% for every book or digital membership purchased.

For more information please email elanorahtspandc@gmail.com or look online at http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au or call into the school office and have a look at the book on display.

Dates for your diary Thu 26th May P&C Disco K-2 & 3-6

Wed 8th June School photos

Wed 15th June Farewell to Mr Gillespie 5:30pm-7pm in hallWed 15th June P&C meeting from 7:15pmThurs 23rd June LLW@S meeting 3pmThu 30th June K - 2 Music PerformancesFri 1st July End of Term 2

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…. all scripture classes are taught by volunteers?At Elanora, our scripture students can pick Protestant or Catholic religious studies. Dedicated volunteers teach the classes. Most of the volunteers do not have students at the school.

Students are taught in classroom sizes with children from their own grade. During first term, Protestant and Catholic classes went back to basics and set the foundations of their Christian beliefs. Who Jesus is and what is his relationship to God. Easter then moved into focus, with the retelling of Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection. Discussion topics in the coming terms include acts of kindness, obedience and creation. Religious classes are taught from a church approved curriculum. Protestant classes use God Space – please see their website godspace.org.au for further details. Catholic classes follow a teaching manual and also provide students with a workbook that comes home at the end of the year.

…. RFF stands for Relief from Face to Face teaching?Every full time teacher employed by the Department of Education is entitled to 2 hours relief from classroom duties each week. Teachers can use this time for parent interviews, marking student work, preparing lessons and liaising with other teachers. Students meanwhile will be with an RFF teacher and will participate in science, computers, physical education and library lessons.

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Alex K 4C) – Percussion

Intermediate Band

Emma M (5B) – Clarinet

Senior Band

Hugo D (3W) Guitar Ensemble

For more information on our bands please contact:Bec Heather: Convenor @ becko1@optusnet.com.auLouise England: Instrument Registrar @ maecon@bigpond.net.auJoanne Glinsky: Training Band Manager @ joanne.glinsky@gmail.comLouise England: Intermediate Band Manager @ maecon@bigpond.net.auBec Tyson: Senior Band Manager @ bectyson@optusnet.com.auFiona Brock: Strings Manager @ fibrock1@gmail.com

Dates for your diary Sun 29th May Strings Family & Friends concert - 3pm - in the school hall

Sat 18th June Northern Beaches Music Festival – Pittwater High School - String Ensemble performing – times TBA

Sun 19th June Wahroonga Music Festival - all bands performing - times TBA

Sun 26th June Northern Beaches Music Festival – Pittwater High School - all bands performingIntermediate Band: 11:50am-1pm be there by 11:30amTraining Band: 1:10pm-2:20pm be there by 12:50pmSenior Band: 3:50pm-5:10pm be there by 3:30pm

Mon 18th July Band Intensive Workshop Day 9am-3pm at school - all band members

Wed 3rd Aug EHPS Open Day/Grandfriends’ Day. All ensembles to perform throughout the day

AttentionYears 3 to 6 students!!

Ever wanted to play a musical instrument?

We are looking for students to play the drums and percussion!!

If you are interested in please email Bec Heather at:

becko1@optusnet.com.au

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PSSA Training Times Training is cancelled if it is raining

SPORT DAY & TIME LOCATION

Boys Rugby League Wednesdays 3pm – 4:15pm Top Oval

Junior Girls Netball Fridays 8am – 8:55am Netball Court

Senior Girls Netball Thursdays 8am – 8:55am Netball Court

Boys Soccer Thursdays 8am – 8:55am Top Oval

Girls Soccer Fridays 8am – 8:55am Middle Oval

Mixed AFL Fridays 8am – 8:55am Top Oval

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Uniform Shop Coordinator Sue Garrity

Contact ehps.uniforms@gmail.com

Open on Monday & Thursday from 8.15am to 9.45am

Purchase in store or by order form available online via the school website

Pay by cash or card (Eftpos, Visa or Mastercard)

Alterations & Repairs by Michelle Sturrock (Dressmaker and parent), great rates on offer to Elanora families. Details are available at the Uniform Shop.

Second Hand UniformsSecond Hand Uniform Coordinator Karen Woodley

Enquiries or Purchase please call 9913 1292 after 9.00am or email thewoodleys@optusnet.com.au

Uniform donations are most welcome as Second hand uniforms are in demand!

14C O N N E C T | Week 5 - Term 2 Products & Services advertised are NOT endorsed by Elanora Heights P.S.

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Call 9913 9423 or email info@elanorapreschool.com

Do you feel l ike you have run out of answers for parenting your child? Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed?

The Health Psychology Unit , UTS is of fering a free treatment research program for famil ies who have chi ldren with behavioural problems. Cl inical psychologists from the Unit located near Royal North Shore Hospital wil l see famil ies with chi ldren aged 7–14 for up to 16 sessions.

For more informat ion p lease contact Dr Rachael Murr ihy on 9514 4077 or at Rachael .murr ihy@uts .edu.au Websi te : www.uts .edu .au/research -and -teach ing/our - research/heal th -psycho logy -uni t

SIDE BY SIDE:

BRINGING FUN BACK TO FAMILY!

Like us on facebook: ‘Side by Side Project UTS’

FREE COMMUNITY EDUCATION TALKSunday

29th May 1pm

Reserve your space:info@elanoramedical.com.au

Elanora Heights Medical Practice, 69 Kalang Road, Elanora Heights

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Virginnia Thomas Krys Lojek

Join us for a lesson in how to make probiotic-rich sauerkraut with our demonstration and tasting session.

Learn the principles of effective immunity and health boosting strategies to prepare for the colder months ahead.

Leave with a nourishing organic bone broth jar to take home.