15 December 2022

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Another year over and it always brings a range of mixed emotions. This last week has seen the handover of the Student Representative Council to our year 5 students for preparation on their leadership next year. Thank you to our wonderful 2022 School leaders, Class Managers and SRC representatives.

Kindergarten Graduation and Picnic

Today was the graduation ceremony for our Kindergarten 2022. 4 classes of 20 students graduated and made way for our incoming Kindergarten 2023 of 100 students. It is always an emotional day for parents, teachers and students and congratulations to all our wonderful Kindergarten students for completing one of their first school milestones.

Thank you to Mrs Oscroft for her dedicated supervision of the Kindergarten classes this year, leading such a caring and professional team of teachers; Mrs Cadence Abrahams, Miss Natasha Smyth, Mrs Rebekah Mauger and Mrs Agata Tams. We look forward to watching this group of students transition into year 1 next year!

Reports

This week all students should have received their end of year reports. A hard copy came home with students on Tuesday and an emailed copy should have been sent to email accounts on Wednesday. Please be sure to keep these reports as they can be requested by schools if you move or wish to apply for Selective classes.

Please be aware that the stage expectations is to received “Sound” (C Grade) on outcomes achievements. A High (B Grade) or and Outstanding ranking (A Grade) is only achieved if the student is working above Stage (not grade) expectations. These rankings are done in consultation with all teachers on the stage and the Executive team.

Every parent should be celebrating a “sound” level of achievement in the various Key learning Areas. If students are achieving a D Ranking, then they are working towards achieving this outcome and it may need more time and support next year to do so. An E ranking (limited achievement) usually means that the student is requiring some sort of adjustment for the learning experience, and at times a Learning and Support team intervention in this area of their schooling e.g. Additional reading instruction, 1:1 support, and/ or a personalised learning plan.

All areas of support and extension are passed on to the next year’s teacher to follow up. Congratulations to all students on their achievements this year!

Band 2023

We have had some sad news that Carlos our Junior Band conductor will not be returning in 2023 as he is staying on in Chilli for family reasons. We are currently advertising the position of Junior Band conductor so we can secure a replacement for the beginning of next year.

We had to cancel the Band Christmas party this week as Ben our other conductor has been sick also, which was a shame, but we are determined to have a welcome back evening for all new members next year and invite our Year 6 students 2022 to attend.

Next year we are still requiring some of the band committee positions to be filled. Please see the list below. If you are interested in taking on one of these positions, please feel free to email Mrs Lee for more information.

Band President- vacant
Band Secretary- vacant
Band Liaisons- Katie Meyer and Peter Witherby
Band Treasurer- Ruimei Zhang
Librarian- vacant
Festival Organiser- vacant
Instrument Custodian- Cath Adelbert
Band Camp Coordinator- vacant
Fundraising Coordinator- vacant

We look froward to a strong Band program next year, with 47 students already enrolled in the Junior band for 2023.

Year 6 Farewell Clap Out

Tomorrow our year 6 students will exit the school for the last time. All the students in the school will form a guard of honour to clap out our Year 6 students. It is always with such emotion that we farewell our Year 6 students and parents and community are invited to come along and watch their last exit from the school. The Clap out will commence at 2.40pm tomorrow.

Holidays

The students will finish school tomorrow Friday 16 December 2022 and return on the following days.

Thank you from Tina

As 2022 comes to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the great team we have here at Manly Vale Public School. I know many parents have thanked the wonderful teachers their children have had this year. The K-2 parents also personally acknowledged the wonderful work of our science teachers, librarian (Mrs Susan Yardley) and Learning and Support teacher (Mrs Kemp), our General Assistant (Barry) and SLSO’s Steph, Justine and Jayne, they are extremely grateful.

I would like to also thank and acknowledge the wonderful office team Mrs Pam Davison, Mrs Annabel Marsden, Mrs Danni Wareham, Ms Steph Davison and Mrs Maria Boven for their ongoing support of us all. For always being there to assist and support sick children, answering phone calls and enquiries from everyone, supporting teachers with administration, enrolling new students, and making them feel welcomed and overseeing the ongoing financial organisation and managerial side of the school administration. They are often behind the scenes but without them the school is unable to run efficiently. They are often the first ones here each day and leave long after their working hours state. Thank you from all of us in the school community.

It has been a great year. Thanks especially to Mrs Sharon Oscroft for her ongoing supervision of all staff, students, and the Kindy team.

We as staff at Manly Vale Public School wish you a safe and happy holiday with your families. Thank you to all parents and community members for their support during 2022 and we look forward to working with you all next year.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Tina Lee - Principal

2023 Stationery Packs

2023 stationery packs are now available for purchase form Humphreys. You can choose to purchase the packs from Humphreys or purchase the items individually yourself. Lists are also on the Manly Vale Public School Website.

Year 6 Graduation Dinner

Year 6 thoroughly enjoyed their graduation dinner. A big thank you to all the parents involved in catering, decorating, and cleaning up. It was a wonderful celebration for our year 6 graduating students.

2022 – School Spectacular

If you would like to watch this years talented public school students showcased in this years school spectacular tune in to Channel 7 on Saturday night 17 December at 7.00pm.

Dates for your Diary

Canteen News

Flexischools Instructions

Emergency Lunch Payments

The end of the year is fast approaching, please pay any outstanding amounts as soon as possible to help us finalise our accounts for the year. You can make payment via Flexischools using the IOU option.

Becky McGowan - Canteen Manager

Uniform Shop

Sustainable OSHC Vacation Care & Best Start Program

Please follow the link below to complete the online enrolment for Sustainable OSHC - Manly Vale.

If you have used the My Family Lounge software previously, please enter your username and password and select Sign In. If you have never used My Family Lounge before, please enter a username and password and select Register.

This will then take you to the home page where you will be required to complete the online enrolment form, direct debit form and provision of an ACIR Immunisation History Statement & relevant medical forms.

Jordan - Manly Vale OSHC Admin, Sustainable OSHC

Community Notices

Share Our Space Summer 2023

• Our School will be open on weekends and public holidays only.
• The outdoor facilities will be open on the following weekends and public holidays:
• Saturday 24 December – Tuesday 27 December 2022
• Saturday 31 December – Monday 2 January 2023
• Saturday 7 January - Sunday 8 January 2023
• Saturday 14 January – Sunday 15 January 2023
• Saturday 21 January – Sunday 22 January 2023

School Information