31 March 2022

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

It has been another busy week, but we have had a drop in COVID cases amongst our students with an average of 55-60 students away this week. We still have a lot of staff shortages now but luckily we have been able to maintain stability and not split classes. A big thank you to Mrs Radan who has been on library, science, year 6 and learning and support in her last week at Manly Vale Public School.

Farewell Mrs Radan

Tomorrow is Mrs Radan’s last day at Manly Vale before she takes maternity leave. Mrs Radan has done an amazing job with 5M settling them into school before Mrs McManus returned from Scotland. Mrs Radan has been a loved Year 5 & 6 teacher at Manly Vale for the past few years and we will miss her greatly. We wish her and her husband Rad, all the best for the birth of their first child. We look forward to her return sometime next year. Mrs Radan’s last day will be this Friday 1 April.

Bus Monitor Badges

Last Friday some of the Year 5 students who were to receive their Bus Monitor badges were away from school. We welcome the parents of the students below to come up this Friday 1 April to watch the presentation of badges to the following students:

Banner Assembly Term 1

This Friday 1 April at 9.00am we will have our first banner assembly for the year. The following students will be receiving a banner (representing the equivalent of 15 Merit Awards) for behaviour that reflects our school motto of “Caring, Sharing and Achieving your Personal Best.”

Congratulations to the following students. Parents of these students are invited to attend the assembly under the K-2 COLA area at the back of the school at 9.00am.

The senior band will also make their first appearance on Friday playing a few pieces as parents enter the school to drop off and attend this important assembly.

Selective High School Test Thursday 31 March

Congratulations to the 26 Year 6 students who sat the Selective High School entrance test today. These 4 tests are extremely difficult and every student who attempted these tests is to be congratulated. Selective High School (Manly, North Sydney Boys and North Sydney Girls) are very difficult to get into, with only the top 5% of students attaining positions. Good luck to all applicants.

Thank you to Mrs Blackband who administered the tests at school.

Easter Hat Parade Friday 8 April

Next week our K-2 students will parade around the oval and basketball court area as part of the annual Easter Hat Parade. Parents are welcome to come and line the basketball court and flagpole area at the front of the school to watch the parade.

The parade will begin at 9.30am and finish by 10.30am. All classes from Kindergarten, Year 1 & 2 will make their hats with their buddy classes at school over the next week, and then wear their hats for the parade. If it is raining the parade will be cancelled, please check your Schoolzine app for changes.

Second-hand Uniform Sale Friday 8 April 8.30am-9.30am

Next week Wendie will have a second-hand uniform shop sale on Friday morning before the hat parade. If you would like to purchase second-hand items, please make your way to the school hall between these times. Credit card and Eftpos payments only accepted on the day.

P & C Meeting Tuesday 5 April

Next Tuesday we will have our final P & C meeting for the term. Items that will be discussed for the year will be the Mother’s Day Stall (Kindergarten organisation), fundraising calendar, school spending priorities for 2022, along with the School Validation review happening later this year. All parents are welcome to attend by emailing the Karen Murgatroyd on manlyvaleprimaryschoolpc@gmail.com . This meeting will be a zoom meeting beginning at 7.00pm. Minutes can be found on the school’s website.

Leadership Camp Tuesday 29 March

Last Tuesday our 8 school leaders Frankie Waring, Soraya Shalav, Dylan Seymour, Abigail Wilson, Georgie Harris, Harrison Jeffs, Hannah Sollberger and Jake Sengchanh attended Narrabeen Sports Camp as part of the Northern Beaches Learning Alliance (NBLA) Leadership Day. They participated in a range of team building and leadership activities and enjoyed sharing ideas with other local school leaders. Thank you to Mrs Blackband and Mrs Ward who attended with the students.

School Holidays

Next week we will break for our end of term school holidays. Friday 8 April will be the last day. The students do not return until Wednesday 27 April as Anzac Day is on Monday 25 April (Public holiday) and there is a Staff development Day on Tuesday 26 April. Which means students have an extra few days of holiday this term.

Please ensure you have care arrangements in place for these additional days. Bookings for our Vacation Care program can be made through Sustainable OSHC.

Tina Lee – Principal

Sporting News

Congratulations to the following students who represented Manly Vale last week and progressed to regional or state selection.

Reuben Te Pania made the combined zone U11 Rugby League team to compete at the Regional Rugby League tournament next Wednesday 6 April at Tuggerah/Central Coast.

Isla Smith has been selected into the Sydney North Hockey team will compete in the NSWPSSA Championships from Tuesday 31 May to Friday 3 June in Tamworth.

Alejandro Bernal-Granados represented Manly Zone at the PSSA Tennis Tournament and has been selected to represent Sydney North at the NSWCHS State Tennis championships. A team of 5 boys and 5 girls selected to attend the NSW state carnival. The state carnival will be held on Tuesday 3 May in Rockdale/Illawarra.

Mothers Day Stall & Raffle

Canteen News

The Canteen is open at lunch 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 for Years 3-6 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. K-2 will still have their frozen items placed in their lunch bag.

End of Term

As we approach the end of term the canteen will be running down our stock levels for the holidays. Please be understanding if your choice of drink or frozen treat needs to be substituted or if your favourite hot food is not available.

Flexischool Orders

Please remember to check your confirmation email to ensure you have correctly placed your Flexischools order. If you are having trouble placing an order check out the link below for some helpful instructions.

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.

There are still a few spots left for this term.

If you would like to sign up for Term 2 Use the link below.

Emergency Lunch Payments

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

Robyn Lambley & Becky McGowan - Canteen Managers

Uniform Shop

Dates for your Diary

Community Notices

Australian Red Cross

Lifeline Northern Beaches Book Fair Forestville

Northern Beaches Council Vacation Care

Manly Vale Drama Scene Holiday Camp

Tuesday 12 April - For kids who love Drama Kindergarten up to Year 7

Before Care and After Care available with Drama Scene, please see website for details

ArtistiCat Online Art Classes

School Information