27 February 2020

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Thank you to all parents who came to the Parent Information Evenings over the past few weeks. It has been an invaluable time for teachers and parents to get to know each other and have an understanding of expectations and classroom routines.

Tonight there will be a high school information night at 6.00pm in the hall for any interested parents. Christine Del Galo, Principal of Mackellar Girls Campus and Paul Sheather Principal of Balgowlah Boys Campus will be here to talk about their high schools. After their talks year 6 parents are asked to stay behind to complete the high school entry forms.

Class Coordinators and Class Lists

Each class has a Class Coordinator assigned to it for communication purposes. The Class Coordinators met on Wednesday to discuss their roles and responsibilities for the year. One of the main roles of the coordinators is to form a fundraising group from within their grade/stage to organise the following events. If you are interested in being on one of these committees please email your Class Coordinator with your expression of interest.

All events must be approved through the P & C and Principal.

Bus Passes

Please ensure that your child has a bus pass. Bus travel is free for Kindergarten, year 1 and year 2 classes. For years 3-6 students bus travel may require you to purchase a paid students opal card. The 620 bus is now very crowded and bus numbers are calculated from the number of swipes of the opal passes. It is difficult to petition the bus depot for more buses when the amount of children travelling on the buses is not reflected by the total of opal cards swiped.

Parents travelling on the bus must stand as the priority is to keep our children safe when travelling on the bus.

School Photo Day- Thursday 5 March

All students must wear full school uniform on the photo day. Black shoes and white ankle socks are compulsory. The current uniform is red shorts, skorts and a white polo or the tunic. Boys and girls can wear either of these combinations but black shoes and white socks is the footwear option. Runners and sandshoes are only permitted on sport’s days (Friday usually). There is no need to wear runners on gym days or dance days as shoes are removed during this time.

Parent Teacher Interviews- Week 9 and 10

Next week you will receive an email asking you to log into a school interview site and book an interview with your class teacher. Some parents have already met with the class teacher and another interview will not be necessary. Please make sure you take the time to book an interview next week.

Drop off/ Pick up- Kindergarten and year 1 parents

School starts at 9.00am and finishes at 3.00pm. During these times lessons are in progress. Please keep noise to a minimum outside classrooms especially around the year 1 and kindergarten classrooms. Classes are being interrupted by noisy discussions and toddlers running around these areas whilst waiting for the bell to go. Please feel free to meet your children at the bottom of the big stairs or outside the canteen area so as to alleviate the noise levels outside classrooms.

Tina Lee – Principal

Dates for Your Diary

Year 6 High School Information Evening

Just a friendly reminder that we are holding our High School Information Evening tonight 27 February in the school hall at 6.00pm. It is advised that at least one parent attend. You will be hearing from our two local Northern Beaches Secondary College Principals.

Mackellar Girls Campus – Christine Del Galo
Balgowlah Boys Campus – Paul Sheather

Following this part of the evening we will be distributing Local High School Expression of Interest forms to families and offering advice on how to complete these.

We look forward to seeing you

Nicole Blackband – Stage 3 Assistant Principal

Interrelate Family Evening Sessions – Wednesday 11 March

We will be hosting two family Interrelate evening sessions on Wednesday 11 March.

These sessions will be presented

Session 1 – 6:00pm – Where did I come from? (Year 3 and 4 students and parents)

• Discuss the male and female reproductive systems, foetal development and the birth process
• Personal safety and protective behaviour

NOTE: older students are encouraged to attend if they have not previously seen this program.

Session 2 - 7:15pm – Preparing for Puberty (year 5 and 6 students and parents)

• Discuss the physical changes of puberty, emphasising that it can be different for everyone
• Develop students understanding of physical, social and emotional changes
• Enhance student’s awareness of personal safety and protective behaviours

NOTE: younger students are welcome at the descension of their parents.

These sessions are a repeat of last year’s content.

Cost: $32 per family for one session / $37 per family for two sessions

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Cheque (made payable to Manly Vale Public School), Cash or Eftpos (from the office). Parent Online Payments (POP) available through Manly Vale Public School Website - $ Make a Payment.

Booking: via the school administration office or email manlyvale-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Interrelate publications will be available for purchase on the evening. These resources are a child friendly way to discuss the content covered. Payment can be made via credit card.

Nicole Blackband – 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

Barefoot Bowls

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

URGENT Volunteer help needed in the Canteen next week for the following days and shifts

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.

Autumn Festival