Manly Village Public School Darley Road, Manly NSW Sea Sider. From the Relieving Principal

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1 Manly Village Public School Darley Road, Manly NSW 2095 Sea Sider April 2017, Week 11 Dates for your Diary 5 April 6 April 7 April 24 April 26 April 27 April 28 April 1 May 1 May - 3 May 3 May 5 May Tuesday 9 May - 11 May 12 May 26 July -Combined Catholic and General Easter Scripture Services -Evacuation Drill Year 1 parent social Rock n Bowls Manly Bowling Club Easter Hat Parade K am School Development Day -Students return -School ANZAC Commemoration -Online application for Year 5 opportunity class entry in 2018 opens School Cross Country Carnival Sydney North Dance Festival Auditions at Manly West School Year 1 Drum Beats incursion Year 6 Canberra Excursion Term 2 Scripture begins Winter PSSA and Primary Winter sport begins NAPLAN - Years 3 & 5 Mother s Day Breakfast Year 5 opportunity class applications close Opportunity class placement test From the Relieving Principal Dear Parents/Carers, After a very busy start to the school year, the final week of term one is upon us! Our new Kindergarten students are notso-new anymore and have well and truly settled into school life. All classes have been engaged in some fantastic learning and have been sharing their achievements with me on a daily basis. This term we have continued to sharpen our focus on writing in classrooms K-6. Below you will read a wonderful poem from Leo in 2W, whose descriptive language creates a very eerie image of dragons indeed. I look forward to working more closely on writing in classrooms next term when Ms Becker returns. DRAGON Dusk falls and something appears, sometimes Roaring, sometimes not. Pounding feet destroy Earth And rip up the turf, baring their mutant teeth and Gnawing bones, day to dusk. Dusk comes so shout Oh no! when dragons comes to haunt your worst Nightmares, that you have ever had in your life. By Leo 2W As we approach the Easter and ANZAC break, there are a number of special events to be aware of: Evacuation drill This week the whole school will take part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of our departmental Workplace Health and Safety compliance procedures. Students will be informed that it is a drill only. P & C meets at 7pm the 2nd of each month during school terms. mvpspandc@gmail.com

2 7 April K-2 Easter Hat Parade Parents, grandparents and friends are invited to join students from Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 for our Easter Hat Parade and short performances this at 9:45am on The Green Court. Students have been practising songs and dances to present to their audience. Term 2 return to school School commences for students on 26 April, 2017, the day after ANZAC Day. Students are to remain in summer uniform until further notice. Over the holidays, could all families please check the labelling of hats and lunch boxes. We will continue to work on taking greater responsibility for belongings in term two. Cross Country Due to wet weather last week, our school s Cross Country carnival was postponed until 27 April week 1 of term 2. Fingers crossed for a break in the rain. School ANZAC Commemoration On 26 April, 2017 the school leaders will host a commemorative assembly at 9:30am in the school hall. Parents are invited to join in the service. We are also on the lookout for a bugle, slouch hat and rosemary for symbolic use in the service. If you are able to assist, please contact Ms Katie Franko. Year 6 Canberra Excursion Early next term, our Year 6 students will head off on their big excursion to Canberra. Plans are underway to make this a very worthwhile and memorable experience for the students. Year 5 Opportunity Class Placement for 2018 The application process for Year 5 opportunity class placement in 2018 is about to begin. Important dates are as follows: 26 April 2017: Online applications open 12 May 2017: Online applications close Tuesday 16 May 2017: Principals processing site opens 2 June 2017: Principals processing site closes 26 July 2017: Opportunity Class Placement Test Attached to this newsletter you will find an intention to apply letter. If you are interested in applying, please fill in and return the letter to the office as soon as possible and attention to myself, Alex Miles. Please note this letter is NOT an application. You will need to apply online at the link provided. If you would like to discuss your child s suitability, please contact your child s teacher. As the term draws to an end I would once again like to thank the students, staff and families who make up our wonderful school community. Ms Becker is very much looking forward to returning and sends the below message: Hi everyone. I am recovering well from my surgery and am looking forward to coming back to school to see everyone again. I wish everyone a safe and happy school holiday and a well-deserved break from a great effort in Term 1. Thank you for the lovely gifts, cards and well wishes. See you soon! I too, wish everyone a great holiday and look forward to a fantastic term two! Alex Miles Relieving Principal

3 ASSEMBLY AWARDS Stage One Stage Two BEACH BITES CANTEEN ROSTER 5/4 Heather & Galina 6/4 Katarina & Gigi 7/4 Michelle Enjoy your holiday break!! K-2 Easter Hat Parade K-2 students will participate in an Easter Hat Parade to be held on 7 April The Easter hats will be made at home to be worn on the day. The students can wear mufti. The parade will begin at 9.45am. Each class will parade their beautiful hats. We will then come together for an Easter song for your entertainment. We aim to finish our performance at approximately 10.15am.

4 Primary Sports Update Term 1 Surfing, Kayaking, SUP, Tennis and School Sport all have their final week this 7 April. All other students will be participating in some form of physical activity, such as a local walk or beach games with their supervising sport teacher. Term 2 and 3: Non-PSSA Sports Non-PSSA sport options for Term 2 and 3 are as follows. Please note, price is for both terms. SPORT GRADE in 2016 COST SWIMMING Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 Beginners and competent $300 TENNIS Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 $72 BEACH VOLLEY- BALL Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 $120 YOGA Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 $96 SCHOOL SPORT Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 Free Parents, Flexischools will open for payment Tuesday 4 April at 5pm and close 7 April at 5pm. Please complete payment as soon as possible and note that spaces are limited. Permission Notes for these sports will be distributed in Week 1 of Term 2. Miss Campbell Sports Coordinator UNIFORM SHOP SUMMER SALE 5 th April Nothing over $ Get your PSSA socks $13.00 Invoice Reminder Payment of Semester One Invoices would be appreciated before the end of term. Thank you

5 LOST PROPERTY Lost property will be culled again at the end of term. Please collect you lost items by 7 April. Community News: Fun Autumn Art Holiday Workshops for ages 5 to 14 in Brookvale, 10 to 24 April. Select from street art, clay making, canvas painting, sewing, animal drawing, mosaic & more. For bookings contact Daphne or daphne.katos@bigpond.com go to for full program. Term 2 Weekly Art & Drawing Classes offered in Brookvale for Years K to 6, Mon to Sat. For bookings, contact Daphne or daphne.katos@bigpond.com go to for full program. Term 2 classes start 1st May. Kids age 5 to 16 are invited to enter the Winning Appliances 2017 Draw Yourself Competition. Submit an A4 size self-portrait drawing. ENTRY IS FREE and registrations close 22 May. Download entry information and form at Great age group prizes to be won! German Classes in Term 2 at Manly Village: Beginners 4:15pm, Level 1 Tuesday 3:45pm, Level 2 4:45pm, Level 3 Tuesday 4:45pm, and Level 4 3:45pm. Also in Mona Vale! From pre-school to Year 6, all ages and abilities. Leads children to achieve the Fit in Deutsch level (A1) on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Enquiries contact Neale Siebert