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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 2019 - LAST NEWSLETTER FOR 2019 TERM 4 WEEK 9

TERM 4 WEEK 10

WHAT’S ON

Monday 16 December

Year 6 Manly Surf School

Tuesday 17 December

Year 6 Manly Surf School

Years K-2 Hoyts Picnic Day

Years 3-5 Shark Island Picnic

Wednesday 18 December

Last day for Students

2.35pm K-6 Assembly and Year 6 Farewell arch

Thursday 19 December

School Holidays begin

WHAT’S AHEAD

Key Dates for Term 1 2020

28 January Staff Development Day

28 January 10am – 12pm Uniform shop is Open

29 January Students in Years 1-6 return

29 Jan Kindie Best Start Assessments

4 February Kindergarten students commence

17 February Primary Swimming Carnival for Yrs 3-6

5 March Zone Swimming Carnival

10 March School Photo Day

20 March Harmony Day

23 - 25 March Year 5 Camp

24 March Yr 4 Botany Bay Excursion

9 April 2.35pm Easter Hat Parade

20 May Zone Cross Country Carnival

23 June Group Photo Day

24 – 26 June Year 6 Canberra Excursion

13 August Zone Athletics Carnival

30 August School Fete

The Year 6 Netball team played against the teachers on Wednesday

PRINCIPAL’S THOUGHTS

Year 6 Farewell Congratulations to our year 6 students who graduated at their farewell on Thursday night. We are immensely proud of the students for their exemplary behaviour, commitment to their school and for being respectful role models. We wish them every success in high school and for the years ahead.

Day 1 2020 Students from years 1-6 return to school on Wednesday 29 January. At the morning bell students will line up in their 2019 class lines where they will be met (generally) by their 2019 teacher and taken to class. Once student attendance is checked, we hope to form classes later in the day. In the afternoon Year 1 & 2 students will be dismissed from the infant’s playground. Kindergarten 2020 students will be commencing on Tuesday 4 February after completing their Best Start assessments.

Best Start Letters informing parents of the dates and times for the Best Start assessments (29 January, 30 January or 31 January) will be posted home next week. If you do not receive a letter, please contact the school on the 28th January 2020. We look forward to welcoming your child to Drummoyne Public School.

School Swimming Carnival Our annual swimming carnival will be held at Drummoyne Swim Centre on Monday 17 February. All year 3-6 students will be attending. Notes will be handed out when school recommences. Interested students may consider some additional swimming during the holidays to prepare.

New Classrooms On Monday, a number of classes will relocate to new classrooms to enable the movement of student furniture in preparation for 2020 classes. Students will remain in these classrooms for the last few days of term. This may

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Rawson Ave, Drummoyne 2047 Phone: 02 9181 2636 or 02 9181 1927

mean that your child will be dismissed from another classroom next week.

Student Reports Our Semester 2 student reports will go home next week. In response to parent feedback, the reports will include personalised teacher comments on student progress in English, mathematics and a general comment addressing the social and emotional development of students.

Some important aspects of the reports for families to remember are:

‘Sound’ is the expected achievement level that most students should achieve in all learning areas.

The reports are a point in time report. This means that we only report on what has been taught and assessed over Terms 3 and Term 4 (weeks 1-8). Therefore, it is possible that your child has performed differently during this reporting period and may receive a different level to the Semester 1 report.

Information about the number of achievements levels (Limited to Outstanding) allocated across a grade is available on request from the school. As you know, we have high expectations of the students.

While we do not schedule parent-teacher interviews in term 4 for all families, if you have any concerns about your child’s report, please make an appointment with your child’s teacher to discuss any issues.

Please contact the school next week if your child does not receive their report.

Quick Links for Parents The Department of Education has an A-Z index which provides a list of common topics of inquiry. You can access it through the following link: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/practical-help-for-parents-and-carers/quick-guide-for-parents

Triple Zero Kids Challenge Kids can learn about getting help by playing games and solving mysteries by playing the Triple Zero Kids Challenge. They'll learn about safety messages and hear what happens when you call Triple Zero. http://kids.triplezero.gov.au/ Thank you to all parents and friends for your faithful support of the school throughout 2019. With best wishes for the year ahead. Brian J Dill PRINCIPAL

FROM THE DEPUTY’S DESK

Class 3A have created some wonderful reindeer artworks as part of their end of year craft activities. Please see outside my office for the rest of the display.

Wishing everyone a safe and merry Christmas break,

Dianne Colb DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

YEAR 6 HIGH SCHOOL WEEK

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This week Year 6 concluded their 4 day High School week program. During this time students were grouped into 4 classes across the grade. Students were introduced to a timetable which reflected high school lessons and they were required to carry their bag throughout the day and independently arrive at their lessons on time. Some 18 teachers supported the teaching program including a science and a PE teacher from Sydney Secondary College Balmain campus. Students were taught engineering, English, Technology, mathematics, Italian, Indonesian, science, visual arts, food technology and drama. This program was designed to replicate high school and provide students with exposure to subjects they will encounter next year. Some student responses include: Eden - High school week was an enjoyable experience to help me prepare for next year Saskia - High school week was great! It gave me an idea of what I'd be doing at high school Zacharie - I thought it was fun and it boosted my expectations for high school next year Isabelle - It was fun to change classes. We learnt a lot. I thought algebra would be really boring but it was one of my favourite subjects.

Leigh Russ Assistant Principal

YEAR 6 GRADUATION

Last night 79 Year 6 students were presented with their graduation certificates. It was a special night for the students where they enjoyed dancing, reminiscing and partying together at The Canada Bay Club, Five Dock. Thank you to Annie Beanland who was supported by parents, Kirsty Bush and Donna Valantis, and decorated the venue beautifully to make the evening memorable for our students. Thank you to each parent for your partnership this year. We know our students thrive when home and school are working as one and we thank you sincerely for your support. Please join us at 2:35pm next Wednesday when we will farewell Year 6 at our final assembly.

STAGE 2 PRESENTATION DAY

Congratulations to all students who received awards at our Stage 2 and Stage 3 Presentation Day Assemblies on Tuesday. Well Done!



STAGE 3 PRESENTATION DAY



ENRICHMENT @ DPS

Literacy Enrichment As part of the Stage 1 Literacy Enrichment group, activities for the text ‘A chair for my mother’ by Vera Williams, we designed a comfortable chair to sit in after a long, hard day’s work.

The Jolly Postman

Enrichment students from classes 3F, 3A, 3O and 3W wrote their own class book based on the original book called The Jolly Postman by Janet and Alan Ahlberg. The students innovated on the original text and wrote individual letters to a fairy tale character.

In this process they thought about the text and discussed as a group how they could extend the ideas. Their writing of both the narration and their individual letters demonstrates their ability to create texts that are interesting, engaging and humorous.

Their new books are called the The Jolly Postman Rises Again (3F), Jolly Postman Goes Sailing (3W), The Jolly Postman Returns (3O) and the Comeback of the Jolly Postman (3A). These books were shared with classes at school.

3F students: 3A students: Leo Balmond Aydin Bensan Anya Cordaro Leo Giannichronis Ivan Gizycki Joshua Hannan

Ayla Greenland Ojas Puri Tennyson Eide Aidan Fahy Anya Chan Sophie Doyle



Chloe Johnson Zoe Polovineo Philippa Radford Zella Modena Joseph Stafford Natalia Villamil Sienna Shipp Jackson Ng

Sam Cenore Macy Lapins

3A students: 3W students: Julian Doyle Isabelle Lee Avery Sun Julia Santow Lincoln Silver Hayden Ng

Aurelia Wilding Aria Price Aoife Gould Katarina Mitic Kyan Pavendranathan Thomas Chadwick Tom Mendes James La

The 2019 Premier’s Spelling Bee

The 2019 Premier’s Spelling Bee State Junior Final was run on 8 November at the ABC Studios in Sydney. This year 49 stage 2 students from all over NSW gathered

to battle out for the junior crown. Representing Drummoyne Public School was Darius Giann. Congratulations Darius who placed equal third in the state! What a great result!

ICAS Congratulations to Ila Bains who achieved a Distinction in Year 5 ICAS writing.

NSW Public Schools State Dance Ensemble Congratulations to Aaliyah Dizdar in Year 5 who has been successful in the very competitive audition process to gain a position in the NSW Public Schools State Dance Ensemble for 2020. She will be part of the dance ensemble performing in three events in 2020 – in The Spotlight Dance Festival in June, The State Dance Festival in September and The Schools Spectacular in November.

2020 ETHICS TEACHERS WANTED

If you are interested and want to know more about Primary Ethics, visit the website at www.primaryethics.com.au or if you have questions or would like to discuss the role further contact Nicky Batt on [email protected] or 0409 788 707.

TEACHER V STUDENT NETBALL MATCH

On Wednesday a netball game for the ages was played featuring The Mermaid Pearlers against the Teachers. At quarter time the teachers were down and the Mermaid Pearlers were winning by 7, however when Wonder Woman (Mr Sutton) came to the court he did his job. As a shooter he carried the team to a 9-7 victory, saving the day. But to be honest, if it was left the rest of the team, the ball would never come down to him and it could have been a smashing win for the Mermaid

Pearlers! All in all, it was a glorious day and the teachers fought hard for a well-deserved win. Isobel McLachlan

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SRC FUNDRAISING MUFTI DAY

Mufti Day - Fundraising for Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA). It was so good to see everyone dressed in mufti on Friday the 6th of December in support of RDA Ryde. RDA stands for Riding for the Disabled Association which means kids with disabilities participate in therapeutic horse riding programs. I am pleased to report that Drummoyne Public School raised a total of $1052.20 to help this worthwhile charity. The drought has affected RDA Ryde significantly with the cost of horse feed rising over 100%. Our donation couldn’t have come at a better time! RDA Ryde volunteer, Warren Smith, emailed my sister Ava and I to say the organisation was “thrilled” with DPS’s donation. “On behalf of everyone at RDA Ryde - a huge thank you! You have made a massive difference too many volunteers, riders and our horses”. Edie Kann

LIBRARY NEWS

A big thankyou to everyone who has returned their library books this week! Notes have been going home reminding students of any outstanding books.

If you still have any library books at home, please return them as soon as possible! Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday break!

Mr Neufeld Teacher Librarian

OFFICE NEWS

Late Bus Complaints We have been advised that if you need to make a complaint about late buses please call 131 500 (option 7) and speak to someone or email: [email protected]

Parent Online Payment (POP) Thank you to everyone who has been using the Parent Online Payment (POP) system for payments to the school. Parents are reminded that for excursions a

permission note is still required for each child. Would you please complete and return a permission note including the POP receipt number to the school for any excursion.

School Office Hours Monday – Friday 8.45am - 3.45pm.

OPAL school travel cards. Applications for student travel in 2020 are now open. Applications need to be submitted before 31 December 2019 to ensure student entitlements are updated and their current entitlement/card is not cancelled. If their application is submitted after 31 December 2019, the system will automatically cancel an entitlement/card and a new one will need to be issued.

Lost Property – Found A man’s wedding ring has been handed in to the

office – please call us on 9181 2636 with details if you have lost a ring recently.

Pink children’s country road glasses

Black digital watch & various Garmens etc

Visitors to School Anyone visiting the school during the school day is asked to go to the Admin Office first to sign in and collect a visitor lanyard. Of course, those parents here prior to 9.20am or from around 3.20pm to pick up children after school or attending assemblies, need not sign the visitor’s book. Visitors on our site during the school day should wear our visitor lanyard so it is clearly displayed.

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UNIFORM SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The uniform shop still needs a few more volunteers to join our small and friendly group. For a tiny commitment (just 50 minutes a fortnight), we promise big rewards (proud

smiles from your kids and a time to catch up with other parents). We’re looking for people most days of the week, so if there’s a day that suits you best, let us know and we’ll pair you up with someone. Or, better yet, pair up with a friend and volunteer as a duo! Shifts run fortnightly from 8:50 to 9:40am, with the shop open 9:00 to 9:30am. During busy times (start of the year and changeover from summer to winter uniforms) shifts may run a little longer. If you’d like to put your hand up or have any questions, please contact Justine Foster at: mailto:[email protected]

CANTEEN NEWS

Demi & Eugenie would like to give special thanks to Toni Ruhle for always looking out for opportunities for the Canteen. Toni has recently organised donations from a local bakery and the canteen supervisors are very grateful.

To register for an online24 account go to: https://www.school24.net.au School ID Number: 2572963

To volunteer at the canteen: Click onto Volunteers Roster (left hand side of screen).

Click onto Select Month.

Click onto View Roster. This allows you to see day and time availability.

Click onto Add - You are now on the roster!!

Any help is great whether it's once a week, once a month or once a year!!

Many hands make light work With thanks from Dimi & Eugenie


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SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES

Summer Vacation Thursday 19 December 2019 – Monday 27 January 2020 Staff Development Day Tuesday 28 January 2020 Autumn Vacation Monday 13 April – Friday 24 April 2020 Staff Development Day Monday 27 April 2020 Winter Vacation Monday 6 July – Friday 17 July 2020 Staff Development Day Monday 20 July 2020 Spring Vacation Monday 28 September – Friday 9 October 2020 No Staff Development Day for start of Term 4

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Band – Monday and Friday am

Contact Directions in Music on 9662 2211

Keyboard & Guitar – Tuesday and Thursday pm

Contact David Koh on 9411 3122

Greek Classes – Monday, Tuesday, Friday pm

Contact Charoulla Themistocleous on 0411 137 266

ChiFUNese Class – Wednesday am

email [email protected] or call (02) 8006 8606

Turkish Language Class – Thursday pm

OmerCan 0418 695 766 Bahar 0475 738 726

Enrolment forms and detailed Information on

atatu rk.org.au/okul

Mindfulness Classes – Monday pm

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COMMUNITY NEWS

(The following notices are listed as a service to the community but are not necessarily endorsed by the school)

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Reports can mean anxious times for children. Will my parents be disappointed or proud? This is the main concern of most children.

Could try harder . . . always does her best . . . lacks concentration . . . easily distracted . . . a pleasure to teach . . .

Do these comments, taken from a batch of student reports sound familiar? Student reports bring mixed feelings for parents. Pleasure and pride if they are performing well but considerable angst when children are not progressing as you hoped.

Reports can mean anxious times for children too. Will my parents be disappointed or proud? This is the main concern of most children. Kids of all ages take their cues from their parents, so your reaction to their school report can affect the way they see themselves as learners and as people.

Before you rip open the sealed envelope containing the report do a little self-check to see if you are in the right frame of mind:

1. Are your expectations for your son or daughter realistic and in line with their ability?

Expectations are tricky. If they are too high then kids can be turned off learning. Too low and there is nothing to strive for. Pitch your expectations in line with your child’s abilities. A quick check of your child’s last report cards may provide you with a good yardstick.

2. Do you believe that children learn at different rates?

There are slow bloomers, late developers and steady-as-you-go kids in every classroom, so avoid comparing your child to siblings, your friends’ children and even yourself when you were a child. Instead look for individual progress.

3. Are you willing to safeguard your child’s self-esteem rather than deflate it?

Self-confidence is a pre-requisite for learning, so be prepared to be as positive and encouraging as possible.

School reports come in different formats. Some are prescriptive while some use grading systems such as A, B, C, etc. with room for teacher comments. Regardless of the format school reports should provide you with an idea of your child’s progress in all subject areas, their attitude and social development.

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Reading your child’s reportby Michael Grose

insights

EDUCATION/LEARNING

Here are some ideas to consider when you open your child’s report:

Focus on strengths. Do you look for strengths or weaknesses first? The challenge is to focus on strengths even if they are not in the traditional 3Rs or core subjects.

Take into account your child’s effort and attitude to learning. If the report indicates that effort is below standard, then you have something to work on. If your child is putting in the required effort, then you cannot ask any more than that, regardless of the grading.

Broaden your focus away from academic performance to form a picture of your child’s progress as a member of a social setting. How your child gets along with his or her peers will influence his happiness and well-being, as well as give an indicator to his future. The skills of independence and co-operation are highly valued by employers so don’t dismiss these as unimportant.

Take note of student self- assessment. Kids are generally very honest and will give a realistic assessment of their progress. They are generally very perceptive so take note of their opinions.

Discuss the report with your son or daughter talking about strengths first before looking at areas that need improvement. Ask for their opinion about how they performed and discuss their concerns.

After reports are read and discussed celebrate your child’s efforts with a special activity or treat. In this way you will recognise progress and remind them that the holidays are just around the corner when they can forget about assessment, tests and reports for a while.

Michael Grose

Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the best-selling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.

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PLEASE NOTE:

School Delivery 1 Orders placed by 5pm: 14th January, 2020

Will be delivered by: 28th January, 2020 Orders received after 5pm 14th January, 2020

* Will still be accepted. * May not be delivered before the start of Term 1 Year. * School delivery is not available – home delivery only (Associated fees and charges will apply) * Please ensure someone will be available to receive the goods at time of delivery. All home deliveries

require a signature, unless you have provided an Authority to Leave (ATL). Please be advised that once an ATL has been provided, Kookaburra can only guarantee delivery and quality up to the point that the track and trace advises us that the goods were left for you in the place indicated on your ATL.

* Associated fees and charges will apply. * All orders are Firm Sale (i.e. non-returnable).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING PACKS ONLINE

1. Go to www.kookaburra.com.au/login (you do not need to register)

2. Enter User Name: DRUMM005 (The first 5 characters are letters and the last 3 characters are

numbers)

Enter Password: Student9 (The first 6 characters are letters and the last character is a number)

3. Select Student Packs.

4. Select your student’s 2020 Year Level.

5. Add the quantity next to products required by your child, in the “Quantity” box.

6. Once you have added all items required, click “Add selected items to cart”.

7. If you have another child to shop for, select their 2020 year level from the drop down and add their items

to your cart.

8. When you've finished shopping for your child/ren, click on the cart icon in the header to go to the cart and

complete your order.

9. Review your cart, then click “Continue to Checkout”.

10. Select a Delivery Method (Home or School) from the drop-down menu and complete your delivery details.

Note: Please ensure someone will be available to receive the goods at time of delivery. All home deliveries require a signature, unless you have provided an Authority to Leave (ATL). Please be advised that once an ATL has been provided, Kookaburra can only guarantee delivery and quality up to the point that the track and trace advises us that the goods were left for you in the place indicated on your ATL.

11. Complete your child/rens names under “Student Information”.

12. Add your phone number.

13. Click “Continue to Payment”.

14. Select your payment method and click “Process Payment”.

15. You will be emailed an order confirmation.

Your order has now been placed with Kookaburra. If you have any queries, please contact our Customer Experience Team [email protected]

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15 November

Are you leaving early or returning late?

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Will your child be finishing the school year early or returning late due to leave with the family? The final school day for 2019 is Wednesday 18 December and the commencement date of 2020 is Wednesday 29 January.

If your child will be absent would you please fill in the slip below to indicate that you will be requiring a place for your child in a class next year.

My child/ren ……………………………………………………………… of class/es …………………………..will be absent from ……………………………….. and will return to school on ………………………………

Parent/Caregiver signature ……………………………………….

5 December 2019 Dear Parent/Caregiver,

2020 Community Language Program At Drummoyne Public School we are fortunate to have a Community Languages program offering both Greek and Italian languages. This program provides the opportunity for students to learn a new language as well as develop cultural awareness. Greek and Italian are taught through a variety of engaging strategies involving:

• conversation • plays • games • written tasks

• songs and dances • online activities • myths and legends • school incursions and excursions

Current educational thinking is that exposure to a different language at an early age enhances reading and listening skills regardless of the language learned. Young children seem to find it easy to speak, read and write a language different to English. For next year, we will place students in classes to learn one of the languages offered. It is expected that children who are native speakers of Italian or Greek, or those who have a family background in either of the languages will be placed in that language. Background in a language means that parents and/or grandparents speak the language. If your child has a sibling in the school already enrolled in a language, it is expected they will be placed in the same language. While every endeavour will be made to place your child in the language of your choice, it may be necessary to go to the second choice if the group size in one language becomes full. It is expected that there will be equal numbers in each language. To ensure your child can take a place in the Community Language program, please complete the form below and return it to the office by Wednesday 12 December. Your child will be notified of their language placement in Week 2 of next year. Sincerely, Mrs Ashley Nouris Mrs Laura Lepessiotis Brian J Dill Mrs Chris Skontos Mrs Cathy Miletta Principal Greek teachers Italian Teachers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2020 Community Language Placement Child’s Name: __________________________________ Class: _________________________ My child has a sibling at Drummoyne Public School studying ____________ as a community language. or I would like my child to be placed in: Please number 1, 2 and 3 to indicate preference Either language Greek Italian

Reason for choice: Parent and/or grandparents speak the language No particular reason Other: ________________________________________________________

Signature of Parent/Caregiver ______________________________ Date: ____________________

Please return to the Administration Office by ______________ 13 December2020.

K-2 End of Year Excursion – Hoyts Cinema

13 November 2019 Dear Parent/Caregiver, To celebrate student learning and behavior throughout the year, students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 will be travelling to Hoyts Broadway. Each grade will have their own private cinema screening of The Queen’s Corgi. WHERE: Hoyts Broadway WHEN: Tuesday 17 December Transport to and from Hoyts Broadway will be by seat belted coaches. Students will depart from school at approximately 9.30am and return at approximately 1pm for organised activities. All students will need to line up under the COLA at 9am in preparation for the day. Students will have a small fruit snack in their classroom prior to departure. Please note the early arrival time for this excursion. WHAT TO BRING: All students are required to wear full school uniform. Students should pack their excursion bag with a bottle of water, lunch, recess, fruit snack, hat and a jumper in case it is cold inside the cinema. Please do not pack soft drinks or lollies. COST: $25 This fee covers the cost of the seat belted coaches and a movie ticket and small popcorn for each student. PERMISSION: Please return the permission note and money to the school administration office no later than Friday 29 November 2019. It Is important you let the school know if you intend to participate as tickets will be purchased once notes are returned. Sincerely

Tamara Mapstone Brian J Dill Assistant Principal Principal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PERMISSION NOTE K- 2 End of Year Excursion – Hoyts Cinema COST: $25

I hereby consent to ………………………………………………………………………………………………… of class ……………………. participating in the End of Year excursion to Hoyts Broadway on Tuesday 17 December 2019 travelling by seat belted coach. I understand that this excursion has the approval of the Principal. Recent changes to my child’s medical requirements: (including medications).…………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Signature of Parent/Caregiver:.............................................................................Date: ……………………………………. For your convenience you can pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. Please write your POP receipt number here ________________ Please note this permission slip must be returned to the office by Friday 29 November, even if paid via POP as tickets will be purchased once notes are returned.

21 November 2019

Harbour Cruise Picnic – Years 3 to 5 Dear Parent/Caregiver, LOCATION: To celebrate the learning and behavior of students in Years 3, 4 and 5 throughout the year, all students will be travelling to Shark Island on Tuesday 17 December 2019 for their annual picnic. WHEN: The students will travel by private boat charter and will leave school at 9am, walk to Birkenhead Point to board the vessel, returning to school at approximately 3.00pm. Please note the early departure time of this excursion! COST: The cost of the excursion is $22.50 per student. WHAT TO BRING: All children are required to wear school sports uniform (coloured house shirt) and bring a picnic lunch, morning tea, sun block and school hat. No swimming will be allowed, however students may play on the sand at the edge of the water, if wearing appropriate shoes (such as crocs or reef shoes). Even though the supervising teachers will take every care, your child has some responsibilities and obligations associated with this excursion. Of particular importance:-

• Students must obey the directions of any member of staff/supervisor without delay • Students must remain within the area/s designated by the supervising staff • Students must be responsible for renewing sunscreen at least every two hours

PERMISSION: Please return the permission note below to the school administration office no later than Monday 2 December 2019. Thank you for supporting this special outing. Sincerely Leah Pegler Brian J Dill ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERMISSION NOTE – Years 3 to 5 – SHARK ISLAND HARBOUR CRUISE Cost: $22.50 I hereby consent to …………………………………………………..………………….. of class …………… participating in the Harbour Cruise Picnic excursion on Tuesday 17 December 2019 travelling by private boat charter. I understand that this excursion has the approval of the Principal. Recent changes to my child’s medical requirements: (including medications).…………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Signature of Parent/Caregiver: Date: For your convenience you can pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. Please write your POP receipt number here ________________ Please note this permission slip must be returned to the office by Monday 2 December, even if paid via POP.

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