19 September 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Our last Kindergarten Orientation session was held this week and all the Kindergarten teachers did their final assessments on the new students. Thank you to Mrs Lucey who has coordinated the whole program and to our wonderful Kindergarten teachers Ms Taylor, Mrs Robertson and Ms Mason for all the extra preparation they have put in to accommodate our new students.

All enrolment forms should be completed and submitted to the office. We will conduct the 100 point address checks from 11 November (Term 4 week 5) so as to have current proof of address when students will be enrolled in February 2020.

Document showing the full name of the child’s parent Points

ICAS tests - online

This week students completed the Writing, Maths and English ICAS tests after school. This year was the first year that the tests have gone online and although there were some difficulties in administering the tests, all students have completed the tests. Thank you to Ms Thompson for her organisation of the sessions and to all the teachers including Mr Dylan, Mrs Lucey, Mrs Blackband, Ms Murray and Mr Wilson and our technical expert Jun, for staying back after school to ensure the tests were completed.

Dancesport/Hip Hop Display - Monday 23 September 1.40pm

Next Monday our Year 3 & 4 students will put on a Hip/Hop display of the dance routines they have learnt this term with Ms Vanessa. This will be followed by a ballroom dancing performance from our Year 5 students demonstrating the cha cha, tango, salsa and jive, dances they have learnt in their semester of Dancesport. We would like to invite all parents and grandparents to this display in the school hall after lunch on Monday 23 September at 1.40pm.

Thank you to all the parents who assisted with costumes and preparation for the day. Thanks Ms Panetta and the Year 5 teachers for organising this display to complete our school dance program for 2019. Thank you Ms Vanessa for her wonderful choreography and commitment to Manly Vale Public School. We wish her all the best with the upcoming birth of her child and hope to see her back next year.

Spell-A-Thon Prizes

Thank you to parents, grandparents and friends who sponsored our students in the annual spell-a – thon. We have currently raised $12,600 to date with still more to be banked. Thank you to the Year 6 parents who have come in to count the last couple of Fridays. Prizes for our top fundraisers will be given out at this Friday’s assembly 20 September 2019.

Tina Lee - Principal

Dates for Your Diary

Waste Free Wednesday

Stage 3 Camp PACER Rebate

Students from stage 3 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.

Everyone had a wonderful time visiting venues such as Parliament House, The War Memorial, CSIRO, The Mint, Old Parliament House, AIS, High Court and Questacon. Thank you very much to the amazing stage 3 teachers who accompanied them, as well as Mrs Lee. These staff members ensured the children were safe, well looked after, had access to many excellent programs and helped the children have fun along the way.

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 families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.

Tell Them From Me – Student and Parent Surveys

This term, our school is taking part in the Tell Them From Me surveys. The survey will provide us with valuable feedback on what our students, parents and staff think about school life. Schools in Australia and around the world have used the Tell Them From Me survey to help them improve. The survey is completed on-line and is run by an independent research company, The Learning Bar, which specialises in school-based surveys.

Staff in schools will not be able to identify individual students and parents from their responses. To ensure confidentiality, participating students will receive a unique username and password. Parents will log in using one common link.

This survey will help our school better understand how to improve student wellbeing and engagement. It will help the school identify what works to improve student outcomes.

Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary. You and your child will not take part if you do not wish.

Students will automatically participate during class time in week 10. If you do not want your child to take part in the survey, please complete the form below and return it to your child's school by Monday 23 September 2019. A note will also be sent home with instructions and a link for parents to undertake their survey.

Parent link below:

You may complete multiple parent surveys if you have more than one child for example, a K-2 and 3-6 student and you would like to give specific feedback. The survey closes on 25 October 2019.

More information about the survey and the research is available on the CESE website:

Nicole Blackband - Assistant Principal

State Dance Festival

Last Monday and Wednesday night I had the pleasure in watching some our students dance in the State Dance Festival ‘Saying it without Words’ as part of their ensemble groups. Congratulations Talia Stedman and Katie Birch in their Primary Ensemble 1, Toby Masters in his Primary Ensemble 2 and Emily Livingstone, Matilda Graham and Talia Stedman in their Sydney North Ensemble. All students then performed in the Friday matinee. Another big week of dance! The students danced beautifully and definitely made me proud. So fantastic to have so many wonderful dancers representing Manly Vale as well as ex-students dance at these fantastic festivals.

Natalie Panetta

Choir Hardi Aged Care Peformance

Last Thursday the Performance Choir visited the Hardi Aged Care Home in Manly Vale to perform a selection of songs for their residents. They were met with excitement and anticipation and the performance was very well received. The choir students enjoyed their time there and were able to have some lovely conversations with the residents. It is a privilege to visit members of our local community and make such fantastic connections spanning generations. Thank you to the Performance Choir for your exceptional behaviour and singing on the day.

Karen Lucey and Rebekah Mason

Band Workshop

Thank you to all the students that attended the workshop last Saturday and to all the parents who attended the performance at the end of the day. Thank you also to Carlos and Ben, our band conductors. A great day was had by all.

Canteen News

Sausage Sizzle – Wednesday 25 September - $5

Term 3 sausage sizzle – Wednesday 25 September - $5 for a sausage sandwich, juice popper and a yummy treat. Order now via Flexischools. Options available for veggie sausages and gluten free bread. Please note that we will not be serving any other hot lunches on this day, though sandwiches will be available.

Canteen Roster

The Canteen is in urgent help in the canteen for the following dates. No experience needed we will train you up, grandparents welcome too.

Monday 23 September 9.00am-1.30pm
Friday 27 September 9.00am-1.30pm

Please contact the canteen via email manlyvalepscanteen@gmail.com or sign yourself up on our new system at the link below or text Robyn 0402911655 if you can help.

Thank you.

Kerry & Robyn – Canteen Supervisors

Canteen Volunteers Roster Term 3, 2019

Community Notices

The Reserve Bank Museum School Holiday Program