10 March 2022

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

It seems every week is presenting its own challenges. Thank you to everyone for your support and calmness resulting in a smooth evacuation of the school last Tuesday. I hope that none of the Manly Vale families experienced too much damaged from the wild weather we had this week.

Missed Parent/ Teacher Interviews

Apologies that we had to postpone Parent/ Teacher interviews last Tuesday. Classroom teachers will be in touch to reschedule interview times with parents.

SRC badges- presented tomorrow morning

Tomorrow morning at the 9.00am assembly all our SRC elected representatives will receive their Student Representative Council Badges. Two parents from each representative are invited to attend the assembly under the K-2 COLA at the back of the school.

The SRC meets twice a term and allows for “student voice” in the schools’ decision-making processes. Congratulations to all the students who were elected to be the representatives of their class. We look forward to our first meeting later this term.

Year 6 Parent Information Night- Monday 14 March 5.30pm

Next Monday we will have a High School information night for year 6 parents to ask questions regarding the transition process at the end of the year and assist with the completion of the Expression of Interest forms. Mrs Blackband will be hosting this evening. We hope to see a parent from every Year 6 students at the evening.

High School Academic Tests- Thursday 17 March

Next Thursday 17 March, Balgowlah Boys and Mackellar Girls will be having their academic placement tests for 2023. Students who wish to apply for these classes will need to sit these tests.

Tina Lee – Principal

Zone Swimming News

Last Tuesday our Zone Swimming Team went to Warringah Aquatic Centre to compete in the Manly PSSA annual swimming carnival. All swimmers swam their best. Josephine Han, Charli Gower, Jules Huisman, Hudson McLaren, Joel Colwell, Evey Seymour, Reuben Te Pania, Dylan Seymour, Cape Kennedy and Isabella Entwistle were all successful in making their 50m Freestyle final. Jules won the 9 year boys, Charli came 2nd in the 9 year girls, Hudson came 1st in the 10 year boys, Dylan came 3rd in 12 year boys and Isabella came 2nd in the 12 girls 50m Freestyle final.

Hudson also came 2nd in the Junior Boys Backstroke and 1st in the Junior Boys Butterfly. Dylan came 2nd in the Senior Boys Backstroke. Both the Junior Boys Relay Team: Hudson McLaren, Joel Colwell, Connor Mathews and Jules Huisman and Senior Boys Relay Team: Dylan Seymour, Reuben Te Pania, Cape Kennedy and Jack Wilkin came 2nd. Congratulations to all swimmers who are off to the Regional Swimming carnival representing Manly PSSA.

Thank you to all students, spectators and Mrs Birrell for their wonderful involvement at the Zone Swimming Carnival. Thanks also to our parent supporters and Jacki Seymour and Tracey Cook for timekeeping all day.

Melinda Ward

Surf Education 5T

School Photo Day Rescheduled

Unfortunately, due to the wet weather conditions last Thursday we have rescheduled school photo day. The decision to postpone was made by both Advanced Life and the school as there were concerns about student safety and the quality of photographs with students walking down to the hall in the rain. We were successful in completing sibling and Year 6 photographs in the morning. The remaining photographs have been rescheduled for Monday 27 June (Week 10, Term 2). Students who still wish to have their sibling photo can have their image taken on the rescheduled date during lunchtime. For all parent enquiries regarding school photos please contact the Advanced Life Parent Team directly by calling 1300 728 972 or visit the website below:

Ellie Radan + Sarah Birrell

2022 SRC Representatives

Premier’s Reading Challenge

The 2022 Premier’s Reading Challenge was launched on Monday 28 February. All students at Manly Vale Public School will be encouraged and supported to complete the challenge. It’s fun, free and inspires students to read a wide variety of quality books.

Infants Students (K-2) will be completing the challenge entirely at school. Students will read 30 quality PRC books during library lessons throughout the year. They will receive a participation certificate at the end of the year.

Primary Students (3-6) wishing to complete the challenge are expected to do so independently, with support available from library staff as needed. Students need to read 20 PRC books and enter them into the PRC website by the closing date, Friday 19 August, to qualify for a certificate at the end of the year.

Reading lists and general rules can be found on the PRC website at:

Sydney North Public Schools Vocal Ensembles

Canteen News

The Canteen is excited to announce that we will be open for sales at the counter from next Monday 14 March.

We will be open at lunch only for frozen treats and snacks. We still encourage you to order as much as possible through Flexischools to reduce crowding at the canteen.

Frozen items will now be handed out from the canteen after lunches have been collected. Please remind your children to collect their frozen items from the canteen.

Volunteers

In order to open for counter service we will need your help to volunteer. Please sign up below. Volunteers will need to be fully vaccinated and we request that you wear a mask.

Emergency Lunch Payments

Please make payment for any lunches that have been provided by the canteen as soon as possible.

PSSA Lunch Orders

If your child is participating in PSSA sports on Fridays, please remember to select the PSSA option when ordering so that we have their lunch ready for them at the earlier time. Do not forget to order any drinks, snacks or ice blocks they might want. Remember no hot foods are to be ordered.

Robyn Lambley & Becky McGowan - Canteen Managers

Scholastic Book Club

Brochures have been distributed and orders are due by Thursday 24 March – Online only

Dates for your Diary

Community Notices

K-6 Young Investigators before school Science Club at Manly Vale Public School

Term 1 2022 topic: SPACE! Running 7.45 – 8.45 am Tuesday mornings

For more information, contact info@eyeheartscience.com.au or 0413 186 330

Federal Election – Jobs Available

The Federal Election is due soon, and we are looking for enthusiastic people aged 18+ to join the Warringah team. Lots of Election weekend work available in your local area. No experience necessary! Just bring the lovely spirit of the Warringah community. Please see the range of casual jobs on offer and apply ASAP at:

We look forward to welcoming you!

School Information