20 February 2020

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

What a wonderful week with the running of our annual school swimming carnival. Congratulations to every student who swam in a race and earned points for their house. A special mention to our 8 year old’s who competed in their first school carnival. It was a very exciting day. The weather was perfect, and it was delightful watching the excitement of every child as they stepped up to the start to swim in their respective age races.

Thank you to all the parents who came and assisted with timekeeping and helped cheer on our enthusiastic swimmers. Thanks to all the teachers who took on a variety of jobs and responsibilities ensuring the carnival ran smoothly. Special thanks to Mrs Birrell for her recording and to Mrs Ward our carnival organiser. We are so lucky to have their expertise to run such a major event.

Swimming ribbons will be given out in the next few weeks at a Friday assembly. Check the newsletter for details over the coming weeks. The zone swimming carnival will be held at the Warringah Aquatic Centre on Friday 13 March. Notes will be sent home next week to successful participants.

Band Captains 2020

Congratulations to Cooper Dixon and Hannah Murgatroyd on their appointment as Band Captains for 2020. Hannah and Cooper have been dedicated members of the band throughout their primary school years and will now lead the school band for 2020. Badges will be presented to Hannah and Cooper at this Friday morning assembly.

School Banner- Grace Green and Mason MacPhee

Congratulations to Grace Green and Mason MacPhee who will receive a School Banner this Friday morning. Grace and Mason have earnt 3 Principal awards (total of 15 Super Owls/ 3 Merit Awards) and will be presented with a School Banner at this Friday’s assembly. Well done Grace 6B and Mason 5W.

Parent Information Evenings

We have had our Stage 3 and Stage 1 Information nights this week and we would like to thank all parents who attended these evenings. Next Monday 24 February we will have our Stage 2 (years 3 and 4 Information night) at 6pm. Class Coordinators will have a follow up meeting on Wednesday 26 February at 2.30pm in the school library to go over the events for the year and the expectations of the role. We will need back up coordinators for each class in case the coordinator is sick or has to go on leave for some time. Please feel free to come along if you would like to be a “back up” coordinator for the year as well.

Kirsten Te Pania will be the liaison for all the coordinators for the year so look out for her emails to pass onto your classes.

SRE and SEE start

Last Wednesday we had our first School Religious Education (SRE) and School Ethics Education (SEE) lessons for the year. Thank you to Mrs Clair O’Connor for her organisation of the classes this year. We are still requiring 2 kindergarten Ethics teachers (volunteer parents/community members). If you are interested in being an Ethics teacher, please contact Lorna Galt at mvps.ethics@gmail.com

Please remember that any changes to classes need to be communicated to the school in writing. Changes will only take place at the beginning of each term.

Uniform Shop

Unfortunately, the School Uniform Shop has run out of size 4 and 6 jackets. Until supplies can be sourced students are permitted to wear an alternative jacket to school.

Photo day- Thursday 5 March

The school photo day is coming up on Thursday 5 March. Please make sure that your child has the full school uniform for this day including black shoes and white ankle socks (covering the ankle). Envelopes for ordering have been sent home but online ordering is encouraged.

Surf Education- Stage 3

Our Stage 3 students have had their Surf Safety talk today and this will be followed up with practical activities and safety demonstrations at the beach next Tuesday 25 February. Please make sure you have completed the permission note and returned it to school by next Monday 24 February. You also need to complete an online waiver for Surf Education Australia (SEA) as outlined in the permission note. It is a tremendous program which teaches them safe surf practices and life saving techniques which are invaluable for our pre-teens especially when they live in close proximity to the beach.

Tina Lee – Principal

Dates for Your Diary

Swimming Carnival

Thank you to all the parent helpers, students, spectators and staff for their wonderful involvement at the Swimming Carnival on Tuesday. The weather was hot this year and participation from the children was excellent. I would like to extend a special thanks to all the parents that were involved in helping out on the day with timekeeping your efforts were appreciated.

Ribbons and announcement of the winning house will be announced at next week’s Friday morning assembly. A note will be sent home with children soon if they are to attend the Zone Carnival on Friday13th March (no PSSA that week). Students who had the fastest 3 times in the 50m freestyle, or the 2 fastest times in all other events will represent Manly Vale Public School at this carnival.

Congratulations to all the children who participated and their wonderful achievements.

Melinda Ward and Sarah Birrell

Year 6 High School Information Evening

We will be holding a Year 6 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL Information Evening on Thursday 27 February 6-7pm in the school hall. At this session you will hear from the principals of Mackellar Girls Campus and Balgowlah Boys Campus, as well as receive guidance on how to complete the enrolment forms for your local high school. We recommend that at least one parent for each year 6 student attends this session.

We have also recently received the flyer from Northern Beaches Secondary College providing information about their High Potential and Gift Student programs. To be eligible you must complete the online application form by Friday 21 February and your child must attend the application placement test on Thursday 19 March. This is a separate process to the general high school application form. Further information can be found in the attached flyer (hardcopy also sent home with year 6 students)

If you have any questions about High School Transition please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Blackband via email. nicole.blackband@det.nsw.edu.au

Nicole Blackband – Stage 3 Assistant Principal

School Photos

School photographs are scheduled to be taken by Advancedlife on Thursday 5 March, 2020 (Week 6). An envelope and flyer have been distributed to all students. If possible, 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. Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at the link below using our school’s unique 9 digit advanced order code found on the top of the envelope. 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.

Sarah Birrell – Coordinator

SRC Class Representatives

Waste Free Wednesday

Café Owl Now Open Friday’s

We’d love to see you this Friday at our popular Café Owl breakfast club.

We’re also in need of volunteers to help us out once a month. For more info, please email Justine Northcott jneditorial@gmail.com

Where: Old canteen building in the top playground, carpark entrance
When: 8.00-9.00am
What’s on the menu: Bacon & egg rolls, hash browns, hot drinks, flavoured milk & juices
Who’s invited: Children, parents, grandparents, friends
Why come: Meet up with friends for a community breakfast, where all money raised goes back to the school. Check out the newly opened outdoor space.

PS: Cash orders only but credit card coming

Canteen News

Thank you to all who have signed up to volunteer in the canteen this term. The canteen is in full swing and we are in need of further volunteers to help with preparing all the delicious food and serving at the counter.

Grandparents are always welcome to volunteer as well. At the moment we have 2 grandparents who volunteer once a term. To see the huge smile on their grandchildren's face when they come to the counter and see them is priceless. We would gladly welcome others.

We are in URGENT need of help for the following days

If you are able to help please click on the following link below to sign up Or drop by the canteen and let us know or send us an email manlyvalepscanteen@gmail.com

Kerry, Robyn & Becky - Canteen Coordinators

Community Notices

Australian Girls Choir – Complimentary Open Classes

The Australian Girls Choir is currently offering free open classes to school-aged girls during February and March. Attending an open class gives girls the opportunity to explore their musical and performance skills in a fun and nurturing environment. Girls have fun as they learn to sing, dance and perform in weekly classes that emphasise personal growth and self-esteem. Visit the link below for more details.