Principal’s Message

Quality Education in a Stimulating Environment

Dear parents and carers NSW All Schools Rugby League Carnival Along with our winning Under 10s team, our Under 11s have been offered a wild card entry into next Monday’s competition at Blacktown. The surprise phone call was well received by Mr Field yesterday. The team was very excited this morning when they were told. Good luck to both teams for Monday. Athletics Carnival Yesterday’s athletics carnival was a great success, even with a head wind for runners nearly all day. Students were once again great representatives for our school. Thankyou to the many supportive parents who cheered on from the sidelines and to the windswept teachers for their efforts as well. A great day out!

Staffing We have had a number of teachers succumb to winter illness of late which means a number of casual teachers have been employed to cover classes. Wherever possible if a teacher requires more than one day’s absence, we try to engage the same casual teacher. This is, however, not always possible. It appears many other local schools are facing the same issues as it is proving harder and harder to engage quality casual teachers. On occasion when we are unable to engage a casual teacher a class may need to be split to neighbouring classes for the day. I can assure you students are well taken care of on these few occasions.

Engadine West Public School

Phone: 9520 8134 * Fax: 9520 5314 * 4 Buckle Avenue, Engadine 2233 Email: engadinew-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: http://www.engadinew-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Principal: Mrs Sue Roach

Issue 22.17 27 July 2017

Our athletes in action at yesterday’s carnival!

Principal’s Report cont’d Professional Learning On Monday the leadership team talked at length about feedback. Twice a year all teachers at our school are ob-served while they are teaching and provided feedback relating to a professional teaching goal they set early in the year. Feedback is an important part of the classroom observation process for growth in each teacher’s professional learning. Public Speaking Tuesday saw the stage finals for Early Stage 1 and Stage 1. Congratulations to all speakers, particularly our win-ners Billie C from KG and Kyah G from 1D. I am looking forward to this afternoon’s Stage 2 and Stage 3 finals. Education Week Week 3 of this term is Education Week for public schools across NSW. The Engadine West PS Open Day will be on Thursday 3 August 2017. All Students will be involved in a Groove Nation dance on the day. Please note the cos-tume requirements for the day: Kindergarten Boys and girls - superhero inspired costume or 'onesie' or a red/blue coloured T-shirt/top and pants (please wear outfits and sports joggers to school on the day) Girl’s hair - two pony tails (one on either side of their heads) Year 1 Boys and girls - white T-shirt and fluro/coloured clothes Girl's hair - high pony tail Boy's hair - spiked hair or colourful wig Year 2 Boys and girls - black pants or tights with a blue, red, yellow or green T-shirt Boys - tie and sun glasses Girls - sun glasses Girl's hair - high pony tail Year 3 Boys and girls - colourful T-shirt, dark baggy pants, sneakers/high top converse, baseball style cap, “bling” optional Girl’s hair - low side ponytail Year 4 Boys and girls - blue jeans/long pants, white T-shirt, coloured baseball style cap Girl’s hair - low pony tail Year 5 Boys and girls - black long pants/tights/leggings with fluorescent/bright coloured top (preferably no logos please) and coloured joggers Girl’s hair - high pony tail Year 6 Girls - black leggings, tights or long pants and green T-shirt (any shade of green) Girl's hair - messy high pony tail Boys - black pant or shorts and blue T-shirt (any shade of blue)

Sue Roach Principal

PSSA Girls Soccer Knockout

Winners for round five, six goals to one.

Congratulations to the team!

Athletics We had very good weather yesterday which made for a great athletics carnival. Our students displayed excellent behaviour and all of our events received a wonderful turn out by the students. The team chants were excellent. I was on the far side of the track at the time, but I could still hear every chant loud and clear. Our students compet-ed in every event and it was great to see the magnificent turn out from students just "having a go!". Well done Engadine West and thankyou to the staff for organising and delivering the carnival. Open Day Our open day is next week on the Thursday 3 August. Please come along. We have open classrooms from 10.15am and our open day assembly will start from 11.40am. English ICAS testing Our English ICAS test will be this Tuesday 1 August. All students doing the test will meet at the library when the bell goes in the morning. Every student has received this information and should remember to bring a pencil and eraser. I wish all students good luck in the test. Jason Wilkins

Deputy Principal’s Report

2018 Kindergarten Enrolments We are accepting Kindergarten enrolments for 2018. Enrolment forms are available on the school’s website http://www.engadinew-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/4201553/4207726/enrolment_form.pdf or from the Front Office. Acceptance letters will be mailed to parents towards the end of this term and will provide information regarding the Parent Orientation Morning on Thursday 26 October 2017 and four Transition Days for students occurring in Term 4:

Tuesday 31 October 10.00-11.00am Thursday 2 November 10.00-11.00am Monday 6 November 2.15-3.15pm Wednesday 8 November 2.15-3.15pm

Sporting Success

Congratulations to Sienna R, Bella E, Tahlia R and Chelsea H on their outstanding effort and sportsmanship at the Sydney East PSSA Netball competition and trials last week.

Well done to Chelsea, Sienna…..

……Bella and Tahlia

Interrelate Family Evening - Wednesday 6 September 2017 Interrelate’s high-quality Sexuality and Relationship Education program is coming to Engadine West PS on Wednesday 6 September! With over 90 years’ experience in this field, Interrelate has a reputation for providing excellence in sexual and relationship education. Today, over 40,000 students and family members participate in Interrelate School and Family programs each year. Many parents find it hard to discuss questions relating to sexuality education. We know how to help break the ice. Interrelate programs are interactive and family focused and are conducted by highly trained and experienced educators who adhere to a strict code of ethics. Session 1: Where did I come from? (6.00pm - 1 hour session - Years 3-6) This session educates children more about how their bodies work and the differences between males and fe-males, including their understanding of conception, fertilisation, foetal development and the birth process. Session 2 : Preparing for puberty (7.15pm - 1 hour session - Years 5-6: Years 3-4 at parent’s discretion) This session prepares children and parents/caregivers for the physical, social and emotional changes associated with puberty, and addresses changing emotions and relationships with families and peers. Family cost: 1 session $30 per family | 2 sessions $35 per family Speciality books will be available to purchase on the night.

Further information will be sent home with students shortly.

Education Week Open Day Program - Thursday 3 August 2017 10.00am Fruit break 10.15am Open classrooms 11.00am Recess 11.30am Students return to classrooms 11.40am Performances commence Welcome and Acknowledgement to Country Senior Dance Ensemble Principal’s Address Advance Australia Fair led by the combined Choir Combined Choir Senior Band P&C Address Junior Dance Ensemble Junior Band Year 1 Recorder Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 1 Kindergarten 1.15pm Close

Thankyou to our generous school community for supporting this year’s Biggest Morning Tea! We are very excited to announce the final amount raised was $7,398.55. It was an amazing effort from everyone. Please make sure you support our sponsors! All Over Pest Control NRL Backyard Blooms Thirroul Speedy Keys Baysics Engadine Goodlife Gym Charlie’s Angels Novotel Wollongong Chill Café Sutherland Leisure Centre Diann Darling Jewellers Terri McKay Realty Engadine Newsagency Jannali Hair Studio Event Cinemas Zealous Hair Fresh Harvest Impressions Hair Studio

Biggest Morning Tea

Please support

our sponsors!

PSSA

Games start at 9.30am and are completed by 11.00am Buses depart EWPS at 9.00am

Cost: $6.00 per week

Oz Tag at Heathcote Oval Netball and Soccer at The Ridge

TEAM OPPONENT SCORE TEAM OPPONENT SCORE

OZTAG Jnr Boys Green Bangor Lost 0-6 OZTAG Snr Girls White Heathcote Won 7-0

OZTAG Jnr Boys Gold Marton Lost 1-6 Netball Jnr Gold Friendly

OZTAG Jnr Boys Blue Engadine Draw 2-2 Netball Jnr Green Friendly

OZTAG Jnr Girls Green BYE Netball Snr Gold Engadine Won 26-3

OZTAG Jnr Girls Gold Yarrawarrah Won 6-2 Netball Snr Green Bangor Lost 9-14

OZTAG Snr Boys Green Marton Brown Lost 1-7 Soccer Jnr Red 1 Illawong forfeited

OZTAG Snr Boys Gold Lucas Heights Draw 6-6 Soccer Jnr Red 2 Illawong forfeited

OZTAG Snr Boys Blue Bangor Lost 1-6 Soccer Jnr Green 1 Lost 0-2

OZTAG Snr Girls Green EWPS Gold Won 5-0 Soccer Jnr Green 2

OZTAG Snr Girls Gold EWPS Green Lost 0-5 Soccer Snr Red Illawong forfeited

OZTAG Snr Girls Blue Lucas Heights Won 6-0 Soccer Snr Green Won 4-0

Excursions and Payments Year Excursion or Payment Please pay by Amount

Years K-6 Reading Eggs/Groove Nation/technology levy As soon as possible $40.00

Years K-6 School voluntary contribution As soon as possible $50.00

Band members Band fees $125 per term

Year 1 Bonnie Vale excursion (18 August) Friday 11 August $32.00

Day/Week Date Activity Time

TERM 3

Week 2

Friday 28 July K-2 Assembly 12.00pm

Years 3-6 Assembly 2.30pm

Week 3

Monday 31 August Education Week

Tuesday 1 August ICAS English

Wednesday 2 August Linkages Numeracy Day - Year 6

Thursday 3 August Education Week Open Day

Week 5

Tuesday 15 August SSSMF Junior full day rehearsal (Sutherland Ent. Centre) 8.15am

ICAS mathematics

Wednesday 16 August SSSMF Junior concert (Sutherland Entertainment Centre) 6.15pm

Thursday 17 August SSSMF Senior full day rehearsal (Sutherland Ent. Centre) 8.00am

Friday 18 August SSSMF Senior Concert (Sutherland Entertainment Centre) 6.15pm

Week 8

Monday 18 September Year 6 Canberra excursion

Tuesday 19 September Year 6 Canberra excursion

K-2 Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 20 September Year 6 Canberra excursion

TERM 4

Week 3

Thursday 26 October Kindergarten 2018 Parent Orientation morning

Week 4

Tuesday 31 October Kindergarten 2018 Transition visit 10.00-11.00am

Thursday 2 November Kindergarten 2018 Transition visit 10.00-11.00am

Week 5

Monday 6 November Kindergarten 2018 Transition visit 2.15-3.15pm

Wednesday 8 November Kindergarten 2018 Transition visit 2.15-3.15pm

Week 9

Thursday 7 December Year 6 Farewell at Engadine Bowling Club

Week 4

Friday 11 August K-2 Assembly 12.00pm

Years 3-6 Assembly 2.30pm

Uniform shop open 9.15am

Year 1 Excursion to Bonnie Vale 8.45am

Week 10

Wednesday 6 September Interrelate family evening 6.00pm 7.15pm

Upcoming Events

Canteen News

The canteen is closed every Tuesday Lunch orders must be placed by 9.30am Email: ewps.canteen1@gmail.com

2017 Roster - Your Canteen Needs You!

We are in urgent need of extra volunteers on the following days:

Monday 21/8

Wednesday 16/8, 23/8, 6/9 and 20/9

Thursday 10/8 and 7/9

Friday 11/8, 1/9 and 15/9

Uniform Shop News

Uniform Shop Coordinator Required

The uniform shop is open every second Wednesday. If you are unable to attend on this day, orders may be left at the front office and will be filled on Wednesdays only. Order forms are available from the office or the school website under "Notes & Forms". We are always looking for volunteers to assist in the uniform shop. If you wish to help, we would love to have you! Please leave your details at the office and we will contact you. Rebecca Kiellor Uniform Shop Coordinator

Our next opening time will be:

Wednesday 2 August 2017 from 9.15-10.15am

EWPS Canteen

The Engadine West P&C Association has a vacancy. We need a new uniform shop coordinator to work alongside Rebecca Keillor in the uniform shop. Role Statement: Uniform Shop Coordinators Attend eight general P&C meetings per year.

Attend eight executive P&C meetings per year (same night as general P&C meetings).

Open uniform shop every fortnight.

Organise operational matters such as ordering uniforms, liaising with Claudine Schoolwear, stocktaking, issuing receipts, Kindergarten orientation etc.

For more information please contact Violet Van Luyt, EWPS P&C Secretary, on 0418 961 694.

Week 2 Roster

Friday 28 July

D Osmand, K Holmes, A Pillington

Week 3 Roster

Monday 31 July

R Bromwich, J Morando

Wednesday 2 August

K Schnabel, K Sinclair, K Dickenson

Thursday 3 August - OPEN DAY

M Boughton, K Allbon

Friday 4 August

A Mathieson, K Croaker, P Howe

Education Week Open Day Thursday 3 August 2017

VISITOR LUNCH PRE-ORDER FORM

NAME: ________________________________ STUDENT’S CLASS: _________

* Salad wrap and bottle water $6.00 Please select one: Salad (lettuce, avocado, tomato, carrot, cucumber, beetroot) OR Chicken & salad OR Ham & salad

* Fruit Salad $3.00 * Rice paper rolls $4.00

Please select one: Salad (celery, carrot, cucumber, shallots) OR Chicken & salad OR Tuna & salad

Hoisin sauce OR Sweet chilli sauce

PLEASE RETURN TO CANTEEN IN ENVELOPE WITH MONEY by Wednesday 2 August.

Canteen News Volunteers Needed The canteen is in need of new volunteers to assist as we’re sadly losing 12 Year 6 mums at the end of this year. All training is provided. You will however require a WWCC (Working With Children Check) and a sense of humour! A normal rostered day is from drop off until approximately 3.00pm once a month, however, if you are only available once a term or for a few hours in the morning or afternoon, please call into the canteen to see me. Fresh for Kids healthy eating competition The Fresh for Kids healthy eating competition commences on Monday 31 July and will run for one month. Students will receive a sticker when they purchase fruit or vegetables from the canteen. Collect two stickers, fill out the entry form and return it to the canteen. For every form returned, students will receive a keyring. There are seven to collect! Education Week Open Day - Thursday 3 August The canteen will be open for families and visitors to purchase morning tea and lunch. We are offering a pre-order lunch for visitors. Please return the form below and money to the canteen by Wednesday 2 August if you would like to pre-order. All orders will be sent to classrooms as normal (sorry orders will not be available to collect early). Donations of cakes, slices etc. would be greatly appreciated on the day. We will also require help with food prepara-tion and serving during the day. Leanne Best Canteen Supervisor

Total = $

Fathers’ Day Stall Donations Fathers’ Day is fast approaching and In preparation for our stall later this term, we are seeking donations of the fol-lowing: bags of lollies (mixed eg snakes, jelly babies, mentos etc) and individually wrapped chocolates. If you would like to donate another item that you feel would be a suitable gift for dad, this would also be greatly appreciated. Thankyou in advance for your support. Carina Vitelli and Michelle Isemonger Fathers’ Day Stall Coordinators

The P&C will be holding a barbecue sausage sizzle on Open Day Thursday 3 August and are seeking volunteers. If you are able to help out on the day, please contact Violet Van Luyt on 0418 961 694. $2 sausage sizzle + $2 for a can of drink / bottle of water. Violet Van Luyt P&C Secretary

Open Day Barbecue

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