30 March 2023

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Zone Swimming Competition last Thursday at Homebush. You can all be very proud that you have reached such a high standard of competition at this early stage in your lives. Thank you to all the parents who attended the carnival and supported our students. Results from the day appear later in the newsletter.

Opportunity Class Applications 2024

This week an Expression of Interest email was sent home to all parents of our current year 4 students. Please respond yes or no to whether your child will be applying online for an Opportunity Class for year 5 in 2024.

Opportunity classes are for primary school students who have high academic potential or who are intellectually gifted.

They provide an environment where students can learn and make friends with classmates of similar ability. This can benefit a student’s academic progress and their wellbeing.

Opportunity classes are offered in years 5 & 6, with parents/carers applying in year 4.

Students who are successfully placed will usually have to leave their current school to enrol in a school with an opportunity class for years 5 & 6.

Opportunity classes are just one of the ways that we cater for our high potential and gifted students.

Testing and Assessment

Applications for opportunity class placement are considered on the results of the Opportunity Class Placement Test. Students who wish to be considered for placement are required to sit the Opportunity Class Placement Test on Thursday 27 July 2023.

How to apply

Parents/carers must apply online between Thursday 30 March and Monday 15 May 2023 at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/oc .

You must use your own email address and not one belonging to your child. Late applications are not usually accepted.

Banner Assembly and Swimming Record Presentation- this Friday

This Friday our Banner assembly will be held under the K-2 COLA at 9.00am. All parents of the Banner award recipients should have received their personal invitation by now. Congratulations to all our recipients:

PSSA Trials

This Friday will be the second trial day for all our winter PSSA teams. At this stage, we still have not been able to secure buses for the transporting of teams for this PSSA season, but we are awaiting on hearing back from Keolis Downer who are looking into availability of drivers for all schools affected by the limited bus services and drivers.

Year 5 Dancesport- Monday 3 April

Next week will be the start of our year 5 Dancesport program for all year 5 students. The Dancesport program teaches students ballroom dancing and positive behaviour strategies to build important relationships among peers including the opposite sex. There is a strong well-being focus in all lessons. The Dancesport program culminates into a Gala event at Homebush stadium, where the top finalists compete against other schools.

Although the Year 5 students are very nervous and hesitant at the beginning, they do become very enthusiastic and engaged in the program as the weeks progress.

Easter Hat Parade- Thursday 6 April at 9.15am

Next Thursday we will have our annual Easter Hat Parade. All parents of K-2 students are invited to attend. Kindergarten will be making their Easter hats with their year 5 & 6 buddies, and year 1 & 2 students will make their hats at home.

All parents are welcome to come along and watch the parade. Café Owl will be open in the morning for Hot Cross Buns and Bacon & Egg rolls.

Mother’s Day Stall- Friday 12 May

Next term we will have our first fundraising activity the Mother’s Day Stall. All students are asked to bring in a gift to donate to the stall to the value of $10.00. On the day of the stall, students then bring in $10.00 to purchase a gift from the stall. All money goes towards the school. This year the P&C are providing additional laptops, additional Learning and Support personnel, playground equipment for the K-2 students and PSSA jerseys and equipment. Please give generously towards all our fundraising events.

P & C Secretary- Wanted

We still have been unable to secure someone for the role of secretary of the P&C this year Karen Murgatroyd is stepping down from this role but is happy to mentor someone this year. If you are interested in this role, please email Karen on manlyvaleprimaryschoolpc@gmail.com

School Holidays- Friday 7 April- Wednesday 26 April

Please note that school term will finish next Thursday 6 April and does not resume until Wednesday 26 April after the ANZAC day public holiday. Monday 24 April is a Staff Development Day and teachers will be all in training that day. Please make alternative care arrangements for that day. Our Before and After School Care provider will be open that day for bookings.

Please see link below: https://www.sustainableoshc.com.au/

School Fees / Statement of Account

Last week school fees “Whole School Program” were sent out via Schoolbytes. You child/ren have already received workbooks, used computer licenses, and attended dance and gym, so prompt payment would be appreciated. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact me for a confidential interview. Thank you for payments already received.

Tina Lee - Principal

Message from Cliona Mulloy – School Counsellor

Resilient Kids Toolkit (Royal Far West) Section 2 – Putting Yourself First

This is the second section of the Resilient Kids Toolkit from Royal Far West, introduced in our week 8 newsletter. The key areas this toolkit for parents looks at are.

• What is emotional resilience?
• Putting yourself first
• How to understand and manage emotions
• Tips on connection and communication

As we are the co-regulators for our children, one of the most important jobs we are doing is showing them how we bounce back from adversity. This can be challenging for a parent - especially if you are under a lot of stress yourself, it is critical you Put Yourself First.

For more information and helpful self-care plans see link below

Cliona Mulloy -School Counsellor - Manly Vale Public School

Dates for your Diary

2023 TERM 1

K-2 Easter Hat Parade

Mother’s Day Stall

Mother’s Day Stall - Friday 12 May

Attached to this newsletter is the flyer for our first fundraiser for the year. Parent volunteers from the kindergarten classes will be required to sort out gifts and collate items, as well as set up the stall and work on the day.

Please contact your Class Coordinator if you can assist in any way. New and unused items for the stall are donated from children who wish to purchase at the stall.

We also need raffle prizes, the bigger the better. If any parent has a link to a local business that could donate a prize, please could you reach out to them.

Please advise of any raffle donations to Amy at mvpspandccommunication@gmail.com

P&C Committee

Regional Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to all the students who competed in the Sydney North Swimming Carnival last week. Our swimmers were up against some tough competition and overall represented Manly Vale and Manly PSSA with pride. Below are results for the swimmers who made finals on the day:

• Senior Boys Relay 5th: Reuben Te Pania, Noah Lougher, Zac Lincoln, and Hudson McLaren
• Girls Junior Relay 4th: Josephine Han, Jacqueline Ellison, Dylan Burbidge, Charli Gower
• Hudson McLaren 4th 50m Freestyle, 7th 50m Backstroke
• Josie Han 5th 50m Freestyle
• Charlie Gower 8th 50m Freestyle
• Jules Huisman 4th 50m Freestyle, 5th 50m Butterfly.

A friendly reminder that our school swimming carnival record certificates will be presented at this Friday mornings assembly under the K-2 Cola

Melinda Ward and Sarah Birrell

DMI Stage 3

Library News

IT’S BACK FOR 2023!

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE - how to enter books online.

The Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) aims to encourage a love of reading for leisure and pleasure in students, and to enable them to experience quality literature. Participation is voluntary.

Books can be entered from now until 18 August.

The school library has hundreds of PRC books for students to borrow. The K-2 Challenge is for students to enjoy 30 books with an adult or by themselves. The K-2 students will be completing the challenge entirely at school. They will receive a participation certificate at the end of the year.

The year 3-4 and year 5-6 challenges are for students to read 20 books independently, with support from library staff as needed. They need to enter their PRC books on the website by the closing date, Friday the 18 August, to qualify for a certificate at the end of the year.

More detailed information can be found online at https://online.det.nsw.edu.edu.au/prc/home.html

How to enter books online

• Go to student portal
• Click on the Premier’s Reading Challenge Icon
• On the left-hand side of your screen, click on Student Reading Log.
• Enter book– Type the title or author I the box, then click the title that appears. ‘Add’.
• The book doesn’t come up at all. Use the ‘Add a Personal Choice Book’ box.

Thank you for supporting your child’s reading. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Sue Yardley and Laurenza Butcher - Teacher Librarians

Canteen News

End of Term

The canteen will be closed for lunch orders on the last day of term (Thursday 6 April) to allow time to clean and stocktake before the holiday break. We will be open for frozen treats and drinks over the counter at lunch on this day.

Flexischools Ordering

Please remember that without an order confirmation your order has not been placed correctly.

If you have an outstanding IOU payment with the canteen, please make payment before the end of term.

Volunteers

It is almost term 2. Sign up now to get organised for next term.

The canteen needs your help to get all the lunches made as well as serve at the counter. We really need Volunteers on Friday mornings to help get all the sandwiches and toasties made. Without volunteers the canteen will not be able to offer the full range of yummy foods each day.

Please sign up below, feel free to sign up with a friend if you want, just pop both your names in the sign up sheet.

Birthday treats

Please only order frozen birthday treats through the birthday section to ensure we have enough stock. Orders must be placed by 1pm the day prior (or Friday for Monday orders).

Becky McGowan - Canteen Manager

Uniform Shop

Community Notices

Share our Space

The below school is hosting a free school holiday activity over the autumn holidays as part of Share Our Space.

Over 50 free activities are being hosted across the state, including ball sports, video game buses, chess competitions and a family fun day to kick off Youth Week, just to name a few.

There are free holiday activities being offered at selected schools during the holidays. Make sure you check out what holiday activities are on offer near you.

Free activities in the Northern Beaches Area – Newport Public School / Cricket NSW

13 April – 9.00am till 3.00pm

School Information