24 June 2021

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

What a fabulous way to the end the school term with our K-2 Dance Concert

The costumes, lighting and of course choreography was fantastic and the Kindy, year 1 and 2 classes all put on a spectacular show for us all. Thank you to Ms Vanessa for her professional choreography and to Ms Pembroke for her organisation of the whole concert. Thanks Ms Mason for the lighting and Mrs Christian for her filming of the dress rehearsal. Thanks, to all the parents who attended. A link to the filming of your child’s class item will be sent out through the Class Coordinators later this week, along with a class photo with all the children in their costumes.

Welcome new families to Manly vale

Last Monday we had a few new families do a tour of the school in preparation for a start at the beginning of next term. We wish you all the best over the holidays and want to extend a warm welcome to you all as you start at Manly Vale Public School next term. School starts on Tuesday 13 July next term as we have a Staff Development Day on Monday 12 July.

Please make alternative arrangements for childcare as the first day back at school is only for teachers. You will need to find alternative supervision for this day. Our current before and after school care provider, Sustainable OSCH is available for bookings by contacting them directly 0473 221 028

Reports- Semester 1

Reports have been distributed this week on your child’s academic and social progress for Semester 1. Please remember that “Sound” progress (C) means that your child is achieving the expected standard for their stage of development. “High” (B) and Outstanding (A) is only given if your child is achieving above grade/stage expectations.

If you wish to discuss your child’s progress you are encouraged to make an appointment with your child’s class teacher next term. No formal interview process has been scheduled for this term. Additional reports can be provided on request for separated parents.

Pie day today

Thank you to the canteen coordinators and the volunteers for assistance with our Pie and Fizz day today. The SRC requested that we bring back our one-off treat days for each term. These days are approved by the Healthy Canteens initiative. The children certainly enjoyed a change in menu for this special day. Thanks Kerrie, Robyn and Bec for all you do in providing lunches a for our children. Thank you to all the volunteers this term for your support of the canteen.

Challenge to Be Fit Fundraiser- Friday 25 June

Instead of our usual Year 6 fundraising disco we have decided to run an Inflatable Obstacle course throughout the school where every child participates. The school will be divided into three zones and each class will have 45 minutes to complete each zone.

The children will need to wear sports uniform and come prepared for a day of fun and activity. The day will be postponed if it is raining or there are high winds. This decision will be made in the morning. There are no PSSA training or games tomorrow.

Inflatables GALLERY

Banner Assembly

Last Friday we had our final Banner assembly for the term. Congratulations to all the students who have been successful in achieving 3 Principal awards (15 Merit certificates) and therefore achieving their first School Banner. It was a very proud moment for both the students, teachers and parents.

Banner Assembly GALLERY

CARES - Year 5 and 6

Our Years 5 and 6 students have completed the bike safety program

Cares GALLERY

Band Camp- Friday 16 July- Sunday 18 July

At the start of term 3 our annual school band camp for 2021 will be held. Both bands will spend a couple of days practising their pieces, enjoying additional tuition, participating in archery and other activities, and sleeping in the dorms at Camp Kedron at Elanora. All notes should have been handed in to the teachers Ms Taylor and Mrs Johnson who will be attending the camp over the weekend.

Thank you to Ben Dickson and Carlos Villanueva for the time and commitment they put into our school band program and preparing our band for their heavy performance schedule next term. Mrs Lee will also be attending the Band Camp.

Arts Alive Drama Festival- 20 July

Congratulations to Ms Stacey and our drama group on being selected to perform at Chatswood Concourse as part of the Arts Alive Drama festival on Tuesday 20 July. Their rendition of “The Twits” was successful in the audition selections.

Kindergarten 2022 Orientation and Open Day

Next term we will begin our introduction to Kindergarten program 2022 with an Open Day on Monday 23 August. If you have a child starting school next year please complete an enrolment form either on line or at the front office, so that you will receive all the information about our Orientation program.

Congratulations Eve Goldsworthy

Eve Goldsworthy in year 6 had the opportunity to represent Sydney North PSSA soccer at the NSWPSSA Championships this week in Rooty Hill 15 – 18 June. We are happy to report that the Sydney North team won the NSWPSSW primary school soccer championships. They played 8 games over 3 days and were undefeated through out. Well done Eve!

Congratulations Alex Matheson

Congratulations Alex Matheson on his representing Sydney North at the State Rugby League championship last week in Tamworth.

Parking

Please be respectful of neighbouring properties when collecting students by not parking in/over their driveways. We currently have students in wheelchairs and on crutches who need to access the disabled spot – Please do not use this space for dropping off your children.

Tina Lee – Principal

Dates for your Diary

Drama Group

A big congratulations to our talented drama group who auditioned for the 2021 Arts Alive Program and successfully made it in! The drama group have been working extremely hard on their voice projection, body language and scripts. We will perform our skit ‘The Twits’ on Tuesday 20 July at The Concourse Theatre, Chatswood at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased via the Arts Alive website.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication, both parents and students.

I look forward to showcasing our brilliantly talented students at this exciting event.

Miss Stacey - Drama Coordinator

K-2 Dance Concert

We would like to sincerely thank all parents and carers who were able to attend the K-2 dance concert on Wednesday 23 June. It was wonderful to have your support. Our students were super excited to present their dance performances to their families. We are certain you thoroughly enjoyed each performance and appreciate the effort our students applied to learn their choreography.

A special thank you to Miss Vanessa who has made dance a fun and enjoyable experience for all students. Her energy, drive and ability to engage every child is a testament to her natural ability as a dance teacher. Thank you to Miss Pembroke for developing the timetable and program for the rehearsal and performance and to all our outstanding K-2 teachers who give their heart and soul to their classes, we sincerely thank you!

A special thank you to all the parents and carers who gave up their time to help support their child’s class teacher with costuming, hair and make-up on the day. Your time and support is always greatly appreciated.

The entire K-2 team would like to wish all our Manly Vale students and their families a fabulous, well deserved holiday. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you all again in term 3.

Kind Regards,

Miss Pembroke and the K-2 Team

K-2 Dance GALLERY

Dance Ensemble GALLERY

Winter PSSA Teams and Venues

Library News – Meet the Monitors

School Banking – Volunteers needed

School banking has resumed. Parent volunteers are needed to help with school banking. If you are interested in volunteering please get in touch with Kyrralyn (school banking coordinator): kyrralyn@gmail.com

Café Owl

Lost Property

Please ensure you name all of your child’s belongings including drink bottles, lunch boxes, hats, bags as well as clothing.

Canteen News

Wow! What a huge term it has been. The Canteen has been busy with almost 5200 orders this term and the very popular Pie and Fizz day. We are looking forward to a great term 3 with lots more yummy food.

Canteen Volunteers needed

Thank you to everyone that found time to volunteer at the canteen this term. We love having you in to help with lunches and we hope you enjoyed seeing all the children. We hope to see you next term. You can sign up for term 3 now.

Sign up For Term 3

Outstanding money owed for forgotten Recess and Lunches

As we approach the end of term we ask that any money owed to the canteen for forgotten lunches or recess please be paid promptly. This can be done via the Flexischools app or website, using the IOU option

Also, to avoid this happening continuously for some it is helpful to know you can do a recurring weekly order on Flexischools.

Contact us on manlyvalepscanteen@gmail.com with any queries.

Robyn, Kerry and Becky - Canteen Managers

Community Notices

Northern Beaches Council Winter Vacation Care 2021

Northern Beaches Council operates Vacation Care, please see below links for more information:

The link to the brochure is:

The link to the Vacation Care website is:

School Information