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ELERMORE

ENDEAVOUR

Term 4 Week 1 19th October 2018

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back to the start of Term 4 2018.

On Monday, I sent a letter home to all families to advise of the

terribly sad news of the unexpected death of one of our

Kindergarten students. I extend my heartfelt condolences to

our student’s family and friends and I sincerely thank our

school community, students and teachers for the way in

which we have all supported each other at this very

challenging time.

I have been speaking with a number of Year 6 students this

week and we came to the realisation that they now only

have 45 primary school days left at EVPS. Wow! I know that

the Year 6 teachers have begun to plan for end of year

activities including Blue and Gold Day (Friday, 14th

December) and the Year 6 Farewell (Tuesday, 18th

December). As a staff we are so very fortunate to know that

our Year 6 students will continue to be safe, focussed and

respectful role models for the remainder of the year.

I am thrilled to advise our community that the canteen

refurbishment is complete (well, we still have some fly screens

and an oven to come). Mrs O’Neill will be in the canteen on

Monday with a limited menu available while the canteen is

being restocked.

Congratulations to Ruby Buckton, from 5/6B, who has been

selected in the Regional Debating Team. This is quite an

achievement and I wish Ruby all the very best in her

endeavours with this team.

The most exciting news around the school at the moment is

our 60th Anniversay Fete that will be held at our school

tomorrow! There are so many great stalls, rides and attractions

that I have lost count. I hope that you can all come along to

support our P&C in raising money for resources and

equipment for our students to enjoy and of course,

celebrating 60 Years of excellent education at EVPS. I must

extend my sincere thanks to Mrs Tracey Thomas and all

members of the Fete Sub-Committee for all of the work that

they have put in to ensuring that our Fete will be a success.

This Fete will be the culmination of well over 12 months of

planning and preparation and I cannot begin to express my

appreciation to this merry band of volunteers. The Fete opens

at 9am with a Welcome to Country. Rides and entertainment

begin at 9:30am. I look forward to seeing you all at the Fete

tomorrow!

Have a great week!

Cassie Bate-Barnier

Principal (Rel).

Term 4 Week 2

Infants Assembly ~ 1C Mon 22/10

GTHS Yr 7 testing commences Mon 22/10

Bandfest Tue 23/10

Drama Lessons Tue 23/10

CAPA Concert Tue 23/10

School Banking Wed 24/10

Stage 1 Geography Excursion Wed 24/10

Scope IT Wed 24/10

Scope IT Thur 25/10

Stage 3 Dance 2 B Fit Thur 25/10

Term 4 Week 3

Primary Assembly ~ 3/4K Mon 29/10

Swim Scheme Yr 2 (Mon/Tue/Wed) Mon 29/10

Drama Lessons Tue 30/10

School Banking Wed 31/10

Scope IT Wed 31/10

Scope IT Thur 1/11

Stage 3 Dance 2 B Fit Thur 1/11

Term 4 Week 4

Infants Assembly ~ K/1W Mon 5/11

Swim Scheme Yr 2 (Mon/Tue/Wed) Mon 5/11

Drama Lessons Tue 6/11

School Banking Wed 7/11

Scope IT Wed 7/11

Scope IT Thur 8/11

Stage 3 Dance 2 B Fit Thurs 8/11

Remember:

CAPA Night is on Tuesday,

23rd October

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Creative and Performing Arts Night 2018

We will be holding our annual CAPA night on Tuesday 23rd October 2018. The evening will be a demonstration of dance, music

and drama curricula and an opportunity for the students of Elermore Vale Public School to showcase their talents in dance,

choir, band and drama.

The CAPA night will begin at 6:00pm in the school hall. The pre-ordered food will be served from 5:15pm and again during the

intermission. It would be greatly appreciated if all performers could arrive by 5:30pm.

Students performing in CAPA night will be supervised in 3/4G classroom during the performance. After students perform, they

are welcome to join the audience and watch the rest of the show. Alternatively, parents can collect students from 3/4G

classroom at the end of the show. This is to maintain the safety of all performers.

The following items/groups will be performing on the night:

Band

Choir

Hunter Dance Group

Hip Hop Boys Group

ATSI Dance Group

Tournament of Minds

Music Bus Rock Band

Please be aware that the Tuesday Drama group will not be performing on the night.

Thank you in advance for your support and commitment. We look forward to seeing you on the night to celebrate our schools’

Creative and Performing Arts programs.

CAPA Team

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Glenrock Excursion Recount

On Thursday 20th of September, Stage 2 students visited Glenrock National Park for a hiking expedition. Experienced discovery

rangers guided us along the Yuelarbah track, walking through chlorophyll rainforest to the exposed Burwood Beach.

The Yuelarbah track was framed with morning mist and the calls of whip birds and black cockatoos. Beautiful and distinctive

natural features included; sand stone rock platforms, waterfalls, massive termite nests and ancient fig trees.

We were told stories about the Awabakal indigenous people and were shown first hand, special aspects of their amazing

connection to this land.

We found evidence of the coal mining in terms of ventilation shafts, the rail lines (that once extended to Nobbies Wharf)

exposed along the headland and coal deposits on the beach. Leichardt’s Lookout – that once housed a multi directional

flying fox - was also highly impressive.

Without doubt, our arrival on Burwood Beach was a highlight. Watching students running down sand mounds, building

sandcastles and dipping their feet in the lagoon made all teachers smile.

It was certainly a most rewarding day out,

A big thank you to all teachers and students involved.

Mr Griffin

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P&C Dates for the Calendar

60th Celebration Fete Sat 20/10

CAPA Night Tue 23/10

Canteen Meeting Mon 5/11

CAPA Meeting Tue 13/11

Colour Fun Run Fri 16/11

P&C Meeting Tue 20/11

P&C Information http://www.elermoreva-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/your-p-c

Feel free to contact us at evpspandc@gmail.com

P&C Position Filled: Canteen Treasurer

We would like to extend a warm welcome to Hayley Clarkson who

joins the Canteen Committee as Treasurer following our P&C meeting

last night. Thanks Hayley!

P&C Position Vacant: Canteen Secretary

The Canteen Secretary position is still available. Please contact the

P&C at: evpspandc@gmail.com if you are interested in filling this

position.

EVPS 60TH Anniversary Fete – Saturday, 20th October

Set the alarm clock and get ready to have some fun at our 60th

Anniversary Fete on Saturday!

There will be lots of activities for all ages including rides, games,

raffles, lucky wheel, stalls, face painting, art gallery, entertainment,

a history display and food and drinks.

Everyone is invited, especially ex-students, staff, and families, and

the general community.

We will start our day with Welcome to Country, then rides,

entertainment and everything else will commence at 9:30am!

Please come along and support our school.

CAPA Night – Tuesday, 23rd October

Get ready to be entertained by our talented CAPA students next

Tuesday night! The night is a musical, dance and performance

extravaganza with our CAPA groups – Hunter Dance, Hip Hop,

Choir, Tournament Of Mind, Band, Willai Dance and Drama.

Pre-ordered food available from 5.30pm and Performances

starting at 6.00pm. EVERYONE is welcome!

CAPA Chocolate Boxes

Chocolate Boxes are still available. Please contact Penny Kirkwood on 0414 774 797 if you would like a box. Thank you!

Canteen Roster

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Debbie & Neville Debbie & Neville Sylvia Debbie & Neville

Deb can be contacted on 4955 9016 or 0403 597 582 with any questions regarding the Canteen.

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c h e c k o u t w h o i s c o m i n g t o o u r f e t e

FeteStall Holderselermore vale public school

saturday, 20th October 2018At JUB I LEE ROAD, ELERMORE VALE , from 9am

About Face Face Painting and Festival Glitter

Andrea Charlotte Art Designs Resin Boards, Cheese Boards, Ink Art

Archery Attack Archery Game Stall

Beanie Kid Stall Beanie Kids

Big Sea Lil Fish Clothing Towels, Bags, Jewellery,

Hair Bows, Hats, Clothing, Toys Buttercup Boutique

Girls Dresses, Rompers & Head Bands Carly Maree Living Vibrantly

doTERRA Essential Oils CP Airbrush Tattoos Airbrushed tattoos

Creative Sensory 4 Kids Custom Made Sensory Boards

Creative Stylz Candles, Melts, Ink Art

Resin Cheese Boards & Coasters EGF Designs

Handmade Jewellery, Bookmarks & Rings

Flaschengeist Gourmet Oils, Balsamic Vinegar, Dukkas, Spices, Salts & Cocktails

JayM’s Place Gaming, Movie & TV Memorabilia,

Retro, Geeky, Cosplay, Plush Mel’s Craftie Bits

Handmade Beaded Jewellery, Bag Charms, Macrame, Craft Items, Silver Necklaces, Bracelets & Earrings

Men’s Shed Elermore Vale Old Tools & Men’s Stuff

Nik Nax Creations Custom Made Novelty Crayons,

Bubblegum Bling & other Sensory Items for All Ages

norahsarkcraft Handmade Crochet & Knitted Crafts

Pamela Baas Adding a Personal Touch to Travel

EVPS Early Stage 1 Stall Obstacle Course

Ducks in a Pond GameRecycle Creations

EVPS Stage 1 Stall Re-use, Re-cycle, Re-homeSecond-hand Books, Plants

Beeswax Wraps, Bee-hive Game

EVPS Stage 2 Stall Guessing Competition

Confectionary & Drink Stall

EVPS Stage 3 Stall Cake Stall, Bric-a-Brac Stall

Star Wars & Heroes Photo Op with Hunter Heroes & 501st Club

Sensory Corner with Creative Sensory 4 Kids.

Come, play and chill out. Water Health & Aquatic Critters

Environmental Catchment Health focus, mystery box, water bug

activities, and giveaways.

Mini Guessing Competition Can you guess…. how many

balloons can fit into a real life-sized Morris Mini?

Art Gallery Entertainment EVPS History Giant Raffle Lucky Wheel

Kids Amusements Rides Mobile Video Games

Fire Brigade St John’s First Aid Smilecraft Dental

Mobile Coffee Van Maxi’s Cafe Wraps & Salads

Lions Club BBQ Mini Dutch Pancakes

Tropical Sno

Photos with Sandy Clause Reindeer Food, Santa Magic Keys,

Personalised Postcard, Christmas Decorations

Picture Perfect Hair Hair Braiding & Glitter Premier Estate Agents

Next level service with a seamless, stress-free, successful property transition with selling or buying

Purplefrog Designs Quirky Greeting Cards for every occasion

Redgum Essentials Diffuser Jewellery & Accessories

for the use with Essential Oils

Rosey Claire Natural Soap, Conditioning Bars,

Moisturising Cream, Soy Melts & Tea Cup Candles

S&D Designs Metal & Timber Cut Outs for

indoor & outdoor areas Scentsy

Electric Warmers, Diffusers, Natural Oils, Kids & Baby Scented Products,

Skin Care, Laundry Line Studio 44 Creations

Custom Handmade Terrariums & Pots containing Succulents & Air Plants

Sweet Aromas Candles, Melts, Soaps,

Bath Salts & Bath Bombs The Bliss Cartel

Handmade Bath & Pamper Products Thermomix

Find out more about this versatile Appliance

Toys R Fun Educational and General Toys

Tupperware Elite Sales Find out what’s new in Tupperware

Yayme Unique Stylish Quality Personalised Products

To find out more about the School Banking program, and how to get your child involved, visit commbank.com.au/schoolbankingAnd for more tips and activities for teaching your kids about money, visit commbank.com.au/beanstalk

^ School Banking Research conducted by Fiftyfive5, May-June 2018, Parents of Australian primary school-aged children n-1,144. Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124

School Banking. Helping kids develop savings skills.

Term 4 Super Savers Rewards.Remember, if your child is in the habit of saving regularly, they can redeem a reward after they’ve made 10 School Banking deposits. Here are the new reward items for Term 4 (while stocks last):• Slushie Cup • Zoom Flying Disc

Can you find all the words?

SAVING

CHORES

WANTS GOALS

EARNING

COIN BANK

DOLLARMITES

NEEDS

NOTE ACCOUNT BUDGET

Find-a-word

Teaching children the value of money in a cashless world.It’s so common now to buy things in a few clicks online or with the tap of a card or phone at the shops. And with little eyes watching, it’s no wonder that two in three parents believe that digital/cashless transactions make it difficult for their child to understand the value of money .̂ That’s why we’d like to share a few tips that other parents have found useful to show kids the connection between cash and cashless transactions.

Show kids the cost of ‘tap and pay’. When you tap and pay at the supermarket, ask your kids to guess the total of your purchases (from a few multiple choice options). This can help you reinforce that there’s a dollar amount attached to the simple ‘tap’ action.

Show how clicks impact their savings. It’s important for kids to understand that paying for things online has an impact on their savings balance. They can experience this first hand if they pay you back for small online purchases out of their own savings.

Introduce a digital piggy bank. Consider paying pocket money as a mix of cash and an online transfer. That way children can make the link between coins, notes and online money. As they get older, show them how to check how much money is in their account in the same way they count their coins and notes.

Term 4 update.