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Heights Happenings Winston Heights Newsletter
W E E K 8 T E R M 1
Dear Parents/Carers,
P&C AGM
Next Monday evening our P&C AGM will be held at 7pm in the staffroom. All parents and community members are
welcome. The general meeting will follow the AGM.
NAPLAN Online Practice Tests
Next week our Year 3 and Year 5 students will sit a practice test online to prepare for the NAPLAN Assessment schedule
early next term. This practice test is a way for our students to see what type of questions will be asked and how to go about
answering them online. All students will require their own set of headphones. Please ensure your child has a set of
headphones (not earbuds) that are in a labelled bag. Our students in K-6 all need to have their own set of headphones at
school, for use all year. This practice test for Years 3 & 5 will not produce a score, it is purely to enable our students to
experience the platform in preparation for the assessments in Term 2.
National Young Leaders Day
Last Monday I had the pleasure of accompanying our 4 student leaders to the National Young Leaders Day that was held at
the ICC in Darling Harbour. Jarred, Bianca, Jacob and Angel have written a report that will appear in this newsletter. The
students listened to a number of inspirational speakers and were part of almost 5000 participants from primary schools
across NSW.
Annual School Fees
Thank you to the families who have paid their school fees. The due date for Annual Fees is Friday 29th March 2019. If any
families are experiencing difficulty in meeting this deadline could you please contact the school office to speak with Mrs
Creagh about a payment plan or an extension of time. Please be reminded that some subscriptions, like Reading Eggs and
Mathletics, may be suspended if fees are not paid on time.
School Photos
Our class photos have all been taken for another year. If you forgot to place an order you will need to contact the
photography company directly on 9831 5505. A late fee will apply. Our special groups and sport groups photos will be
taken in Term 3.
Communication
It is extremely important for all parents and carers to read our fortnightly newsletter. We continually try to improve
communication between school and home but find it very frustrating when we hear that misinformation is being passed
around the community, when in fact the correct information is in print form and out there. One recent example is of the
School Photos that were taken this week. Sibling photos were scheduled at 8am in the hall on Monday morning. This was
communicated to parents through the newsletter in both Week 4 and Week 6 editions. The children were also told of it
during assemblies. Please read the newsletter, emails and messages on the School App to ensure you are keeping up to
date. By all means check with friends in the community but please make sure it is reliable information. You can always call
the school office or send an email to ask a question.
Family Photo Fundraiser
There are still a few places available for family portraits on Saturday 23rd March. Please see the flyer in the newsletter and
pay online or in cash at the school office. The framed photo that comes as part of the sitting fee, would make an ideal
Mother’s Day present. Confirmation letters have been sent home this week with the exact time for families who have
already made a booking. If you have not received your confirmation letter please call the school office. Please arrive at the
school library 5 minutes before your allotted time on Saturday.
Election Day BBQ and Cake Stall
Thank you to the many parent volunteers who have signed up for a shift on the BBQ and/or the Cake Stall for this coming
Saturday. As our school will be used as a Polling Place for the Election, our P&C will be providing various items for sale to the
general public. It would be greatly appreciated if families could make a cake, biscuits or slice to donate towards the Cake
Stall. Items can be dropped off at the stall in the morning between 7-8am on Saturday morning. A small supply of cake and
slice boxes are available from the office if you require them.
Colour Run4Fun Explosion
Unfortunately the weather caused us to postpone our fundraising activity on Tuesday. Hopefully next Tuesday (26th March)
we will be able to hold our Fun Run on the oval. This gives everyone an extra week to continue to fundraise. Thank you for
your continued support.
Harmony Day
Next Wednesday 27th March our school will be celebrating Harmony Day. Parents are most welcome to come along and
watch our Parade of Nations which will commence at 9:20am under the 3-6 COLA.
Twilight Markets
This year we will not be holding a Twilight Market at Winston Heights. If you have been holding off to volunteer to help out
with this fundraiser, please consider another P&C fundraising venture on the JOT form. A JOT form is included in this
newsletter.
Kind regards,
Margaret Creagh
Principal
Diary Dates
TERM DATES 2019 Term 1: Wednesday 30th January — Friday 12th April
Term 2: Tuesday 30th April — Friday 5th July
Term 3: Tuesday 23rd July — Friday 27th September
Term 4: Monday 14th October — Wednesday 18th December
Please note the following diary dates may be subject to change.
Further information will be sent home closer to the event being held.
April 2019
Mon 1st Planetarium-Science Incursion for
Year 3 and 4
Yr 6 Links—Model Farms HS
Tues 3rd Canteen Special Meeting
Thurs 4th S3F Assembly Item
Tues 9th Cross Country Carnival
Yr 1 Woodberry Village Excursion
Hot Cross Bun Day
Thurs 11th Easter Hats and Pedlar’s Parade
K-2 9.30am
Fri 12th Last Day of Term 1
Tues 30th Students return for Term 2
March 2019
Fri 22nd PSSA Round 5
Sat 23rd Family Photos Fundraiser
P&C BBQ and Cake Stall
Mon 25th P&C Meeting 7pm
Yr 6 Links– Model Farms HS
Tues 26th Colour Explosion
Wed 27th Harmony Day at 9.20am
Fri 29th PSSA Round 6
May 2019
Mon 13th P&C AGM Meeting 7pm
Tues 14th – Fri 24th NAPLAN
Thurs 16th 1F Assembly Item
Mon 20th Zone Cross Country
Wed 22nd School Open Afternoon for
Enrolments 2020
Thurs 23rd S3N Assembly Item
Mon 27th– Tues 28th Band Camp
Thurs 30th 2G Assembly Item
PSSA Sport Calendar
Touch Football
Students leave at 9am
22/3 Cancelled
29/3 Bus to Ted Horwood
Softball & T/Ball
Students leave at 9am
22/3 Cancelled
29/3 Walk to Gooden Drive
Cricket
Students leave at 9am
22/3 Cancelled
29/3 Bus to North Rocks Park
Parent Online Payment (POP) portal is to be used when paying for school excursions and school fees online. The permission note will always tell you if you can pay via the POP portal. You can access the portal via our website and click on “make a payment” at the top of the page. Alternatively, click on the link in the email we will send you with the permission note. Please ensure the website you are on is Winston Heights Public School before making a payment.
Payments for P&C items like uniforms, fundraising and canteen need to be paid via flexischools.com.au
All band payments including Band Camp are to be paid directly into the Music account. This is via the Commonwealth Bank. BSB: 062279 Account Number: 10177098
Notes and Money due:
Colour Explosion Fun Run - (Whole School) - permission note –overdue
All donations to be received by Friday 22nd March
Planetarium (Yr 3 & Yr 4) - note and money - overdue
Annual Fees (Whole School) - by 29th March
Woodberry Village (Year 1) note by 29th March
Cheers,
Mrs Lee Wood, Mrs Rachael Calvar & Mrs Carolyn Leverton
Messages from The Office
Merit Certificates Congratulations!
Well done to these PBL Award winners who have been Safe,
Respectful and Responsible Learners.
Olivia 2G, Charlotte S3S, Stella KH, Ava S2A
Avangeline KM, Emmeth KH, Layla S3B, Josh S3N
AWARDED TO
WEEK 7
KB : Lauren & Leo
KH : Emily & Jake
KM : Bodhi & Hayley
1F : Jake & Emily
1H : Samara & Ruqayah
1L : Hannah & Geoffrey
2G : Ella & Ethan
2L : Thomas & Sonisha
2P : NFP & Livia
S2A : Phillip & Hayley
S2N Isabella & Matthew
S2O : Thomas & Sean
S2P Jack & Lily
S3B : Alice & Lacey
S3F : Lucas & Sienna
S3G : Mike & Bryanna
S3N : Anika & Syed Kamil
S3S : Jackson & Will
Library: 1H & S2N
Super Award: Sonisha & NFP
RFF: KM, S3G
AWARDED TO
WEEK 8
KB : Ebony & Hallie
KH : Felix & Yohan
KM : Layla & Jayden
1F : Scarlett & Srimaan
1H : Oliver & Sparsh
1L : Oliver & Jenny
2G : Olivia & Xavier
2L : Sam & Ebba
2P : Karam & Jonah
S2A : Kiki & Sienna
S2N Lucinda & Monib
S2O : Noah & Leroy
S2P NFP & Te Teho
S3B : Will & Sky
S3F : Matthew & Josh
S3G : Aliyah & Danny
S3N : Enie & Joshua
S3S : Kiara & Amelia
Library: KM & S2P
Super Award: Ava & Daniel
RFF: S2A
PSSA Results Round 3 - 8th March 2019
T Ball Boys played Murray Farm
Lost 18-2 Player of the match was Mathew because he
tried his best. It was a good game with lots of fun with
good sportsmanship. By Hasan
T Ball Girls played Murray Farm
Won 13-8 Player of the match was Sarah for trying hard.
The game was good especially when hitting home runs. By
Lily
Softball Boys played Murray Farm
Won 8-7 Player of the match was Mathew because he
had fighting spirit. The team encouraged each other and
were really enthusiastic. By Esfane
Softball Girls played Murray Farm
Won 6-4 Players of the match were Lacey and Ashleigh
for trying their best and catching so many balls. The game
was awesome, we all encouraged each other. By Kiara
Junior Cricket played Murray Farm
Lost Player of the match was Tommy because he batted
and bowled well. The team tried our hardest and
encouraged each other. By Amelia
PSSA Results Round 3 - 8th March 2019
Senior Cricket played Murray Farm
Lost 26-24 Player of the match was Cameron for trying
hard at batting and fielding. The team played well but
Murray Farm were a stronger team. By Ella
Junior Girls Touch played BHNPS
Draw 2-2 Player of the match was Peyton because she
played hard. The team needs to communicate with each
other but it was a great game. By Maeve
Senior Girls Touch played BHNPS
Lost 3-1 Player of the match was Bianca because she
took control. The game was amazing. The team requires
practice in communicating. By Leilani
Junior Boys Touch played BHNPS
Won 8-1 Player of the match was Aaron. BHNPS tried very
hard-but the juniors from WHPS pulled it together for a
win. By Mr Nico
Senior Boys Touch played BHNPS
Won 5-1 Player of the match was Zach. With illness,
injury & exhaustion, the boys sailed through the game
with sportsmanship & class. By Mr Nico
National Young Leaders Day 2019 By: Bianca, Jarred, Angel and Jacob
On Monday the 11th March the four school student leaders were given
the opportunity to attend the Hallogen National Young Leaders Day. Each
guest speaker gave a talk that shared a strong, inspiring and often
emotional message to all participants. Each of the school captains and
vice captains chose a speaker to share with you.
Jarred – I was inspired by Tim Diamond. He is the CEO of the Cotton On
Foundation which helps countries, like Uganda, by providing homes for
families to live in and schools for children to receive an education. They
also provide fresh drinking water for the community by using silos to fil-
ter out all the dirt from rain water catchment areas. Tim inspires me to help those people in need and to not think of only
myself.
Jacob – I found Tamsin Janu’s talk to be inspiring. She is an Australian author of Junior Fiction. She was a creative but shy
child and liked to write plays for her many siblings and cousins to perform in. Her inspiration for her stories comes from her
own life experiences. Tamsin’s first junior novel was called Figgy in the World. It was based on her trip she did in Ghana.
Her latest novel is called Blossom. Tamsin’s talk was encouraging us to step out of our comfort zone and try something
new.
Angel – The speaker I learnt the most from was Cate Campbell. She is an Australian Olympic swimmer. Her inspiration to
start swimming competitively came about through her younger sister, Bronte, who is also an Olympic Swimmer. Cate’s talk
was about working hard for your achievements, don’t lose hope and be careful of lots of distractions. To achieve our goals
in the future we need to work hard and look for opportunities.
Bianca – I especially liked Holly Ferling. She is an Australian Women’s Cricketer. She originally started out by playing touch
football but through an injury changed to playing cricket. Holly’s message was to continue to keep trying and not give up.
There will always be setbacks in life but it is what you make out of them that can improve you as a person. She said to
“embrace the scary and be excited”.