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Term 2 - Week 9 2018

Neutral Bay Public School175 Ben Boyd Road Neutral Bay NSW 2089Tel: 9953 1798 Fax: 9904 1479 App: Primary Parent Planner

Monday23 July

Staff Development Day

Tuesday 24 July

Students Commence Term 3Senior BandJunior Choir

7.45am8.00am

Wednesday 25 July

Chamber Group Mixed Dance GroupOrchestraBay ChoirSenior Dance GroupJunior Band

7.00am8.00am8.00am8.15am8.30am11.50am

Thursday 26 July

Concert Band 7.45am

Friday 27 July

Senior BandSenior ChoirPSSA

7.45am8.00am12.20pm

Term 2 - Week 10 2018

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2018 TERM 1: Tuesday 30 January - Friday 13 April

TERM 2: Tuesday 1 May - Friday 6 July

TERM 3: Tuesday 24 July - Friday 28 September

TERM 4: Monday 15 October - Wednesday 19 December

Term Dates

Monday 2 July

Junior Band 7.45am

Tuesday 3 July

Senior BandJunior ChoirCrazy Hair Day

7.45am8.00am

Wednesday 4 July

Chamber GroupMixed Dance GroupOrchestraBay ChoirSenior Dance GroupJunior Band

7.00am8.00am8.00am8.15am8.30am11.50am

Thursday 5 July

Concert BandWinning House Day

7.45am

Friday6 July

Senior BandSenior ChoirPSSALast Day of Term 2

7.45am8.00am12.20pm

Term 3 - Week 1 2018Weekly Calendar Page 1

Principal’s News Page 2

Staffing Page 2

Sports House Points Page 3

Netball Sports Report Page 3

Chess News Page 3

Stage News Pages 4 & 5

P&C News Page 6

Uniform Shop News Page 7

P&C Social Night Page 7

Community News Page 7

Children’s Mindfulness Program Pages 8 & 9

Week 9

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Principal’s News

Nadia TobiaRelieving Principal

Semester 1 Student ReportsAs part of our Reporting to Parents initiatives Semester 1 Reports will be sent home with students on Friday 29 June.

Good Luck Rosa Pizzinga!

Regional Cross CountryCongratulations to the students who represented Neutral Bay PS at the Regional Cross Country on Friday 22 June. Outstanding results from the four students who competed; Anita Z (6C) came 33rd, Joe S (4S) came 23rd, Eamon C (3K) came 11th and Oliver F (6B) came 9th. We are extremely proud of their achievements.Girls Knockout SoccerLast Friday 22 June the Girls Knockout Soccer team competed at Cammeray Oval against Artarmon PS and won 3-2. An outstanding result for the girls, well done. The Combined State Knockout team are playing today at Harbord Park against Harbord PS. We wish them all the very best and look forward to hearing about the match.Crazy Hair DayThe SRC will be holding a Crazy Hair Day on Tuesday 3 July. Students may come to school with their hair as crazy as they wish. Students are still required to wear full school uniform. Students are required to bring a gold coin donation. All funds raised will go to the Leukaemia Foundation.

Slapped Cheek DiseaseThere have been a couple of reported cases of Slapped Cheek disease across the school. It is a common disease that usually affects children between the ages of 4 and 10 years. It may take 4-14 days after a child has been exposed, for symptoms to occur. Symptoms may include fever, headache, upset stomach, aches and pains. After a few days of being unwell a rash may appear on the cheeks. There is no vaccine available for slapped check. It occasionally affects unborn babies. Please seek advice from your doctor if you have any concerns about your child.Winning House DayThe students in the winning house for Term 2 will celebrate next Thursday 5 July. At this stage Milson leads on 24 points. The following events are planned for each stage:

• Kindy - Additional Buddy Time• Stage 1 - Mufti Day• Stage 2 - Lunch and games at Forsyth Park• Stage 3 - Movie screening at lunchtimeStudents will be notified if they are in the winning house.

After working as a casual/temporary officer, Rosa’s permanent appointment to Neutral Bay Public School began in January 1990. On 11 May this year, Rosa officially retired having worked tirelessly and devotedly for the many students, parents and staff members at Neutral Bay. Her early years of service were long before computers and apps. One had log books, carbon paper, stencils, a telephone rolodex and in Rosa’s case an outstanding memory. She could recall students’ names, classes, parents and teachers quicker than a computer.

Rosa always had a friendly smile and nothing was ever too much for her. She attended Year 6 graduations, helped at the School Carnival and looked after the staff. She was an amazing cook and staff members were lucky enough to eat her homemade cannoli and handmade chocolates. Expectant staff members were given hand embroidered baby singlets.

Rosa missed her calling as a doctor. When an injured child came to first aid Rosa could always determine if it was a broken bone or a sprain before the child had gone to the doctor.

On behalf of all the students, families and staff over the many years of your service to the school, we thank you for your kindness, dedication, hard work and wonderful smile. We wish you all the best for your retirement.

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Sport House Points

Boyd Gilmore Milson Warung

Week Total

1 3 2 4

Term Total

15 16 24 15

Netball Sports ReportB Team The ball circles around the hoop, the hopeful faces transfixed on the ball. It sadly went out, Neutral Bay lost 3-15 against Greenwich Public School. I think we need to work on contact and getting on our player. The player of the match was Claire W from 6B because she always had a smile on her face and was always good at getting the ball.Written by Elikaa K 6C

C1 Team The whistle blew. Mosman Public started off with a pass to their GA. The Neutral Bay C1 team versed Mosman Public in another great game of netball that ended in a tie. We were very good at our passing along the court. We were also very good at defending and jumping up in the air and catching the ball from our opponent. I feel that we need to work on trying to steal the ball from our opponents. The player of the match this week was Tia B in 6K. She was an excellent centre and played extraordinarily.Written by Gianna U 6S

C2 TeamCentre stepped into the circle. The whistle blew, and Greenwich had a strong pass to their GA. Today, C2 team played Greenwich and we won 6-3. Even though we won we can work on stepping and strong passing. Today, the player of the match was Litia T from 6B as she had marked her player well. Written by Sally M 5R

D Team Footsteps echoed as the nervous players raced around the court. The ball was confidently caught by one player after another, flying towards the goal circle. The question playing on everyone’s mind was “Who was going to win?” Today the D team played Anzac Park with the final score was 2-26, their way. They played a very good match and deserved the win. We were great at shooting when we had the ball but need to work on defending our players. The player of the match is Annie Z 6B, because she was always ready to catch the rebounds.Written by Emma B 6B

E Team“Beep”. Isabella A (6K) threw the ball to Sophie F (5M). Sophie threw the ball but it was intercepted by the other team. Lane Cove shot the ball, but luckily for us they missed and Caitlin M (5R) got the rebound. It was a very close game, with Lane Cove winning 4-3. The player of the match goes to Caitlin M (5R) for her great defending. Written by Anna P (5R)

Boys’ Team Today Neutral Bay played a great match against Middle Harbour in the first half, as a friendly, and Artarmon for the second half. In the end, we won 4-0 to Middle Harbour and 5-0 to Artarmon. Sunny scored 1 goal, Dylan scored 3 and Tom scored 1. I chose Ziyue C (5M) as player of the match as he played great defence against Artarmon and was good at finding space. Written by Sam J (6K)

Chess NewsInterschool Chess Challenge 2018Congratulations to Bayley C 5A, Chelsea H 4D, Anton S 4D and Sarah W 3S who participated in the Interschool Chess Challenge 2018 Primary Division Local Heat at Rose Bay Secondary College. On Monday 25 June they played a Swiss tournament, which involves 7 rounds of competition. At the completion of the tournament they were awarded 1st place.

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Kindergarten News Stage 1 News (Years 1 & 2)

Stage News

Mrs J. Hudson - 2H Class TeacherMrs M. Dudley - KD Class Teacher

In Kindergarten we have been continuing to learn about the weather. This past week we have been able to watch some wild weather when it rained heavily last Tuesday and the wind was strong. Kindergarten students have been learning to describe the sky, temperature and wind when writing weather reports. This week we used wind meters to see how strong the wind was. Unfortunately, after the strong wind earlier in the week, there was just a very gentle breeze that barely moved the materials on our wind meters. However, it was still fun!

Year 2 have been learning about 2D shapes this week. 2H went on a shape hunt around the school. They took photos of shapes, labelled them, and drew on the lines of symmetry and parallel lines.

By Katja and Matthew By Justin and Tippi

By Hannah and Niamh

By Daniel and Lukas

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Stage 2 News (Years 3 & 4) Stage 3 News (Years 5 & 6)

Stage News

Miss C. Dauth - 4D Class Teacher Miss I. Blackie - 5B Class Teacher

5B have been practising their sketching during art this term. Last week they focused on drawing their eyes, but with a twist. There is a famous proverb that says ‘the eyes are the mirror of the soul’. 5B worked hard to reflect this proverb in their artworks. Their eyes incorporate objects which represent their interests, dreams and identity. Lots of the eyes feature places, flags, sport, nature and animals (lots of cats). Which symbols can you spot below?

Year 3 have been learning about fractions with a range of hands-on activities and games. We have been plotting fractions and mixed numbers on a number line. We have used concrete materials such as play dough, shapes and folding paper to develop our understanding of fraction walls and the value of fractions.

3B have created some colourful and vibrant artworks inspired by the Brazilian artist, Romero Britto. We used geometric patterns and bright colours in a fractured perspective. We are very happy with the result!

Artworks by Ava K, Lauren M and Olivia Y

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P&C News

Thank you to Year and Class CoordinatorsThank you to all the wonderful volunteer coordinators who were able to come along to the Carnival meeting last Wednesday night. There was a great turnout. The next step is a google docs roster for each class – these will be prepared for you and sent out early next term. The next coordinator meeting will be Wednesday 1 August.

Carnival Poster competition Get your entry in - competition closes Friday 29 June at 3.15pm. Good luck! Entry box and additional forms available near the P&C mailbox in the office.

Link to poster competition entry form:https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6w6KRRFVh9vYmtiWmF0dU04UmFOUVgyaHdCMFYwN1gzelhN/view

Lucky Wheel Prizes (it’s the new name for an old favourite (the chocolate wheel))Do you have any new unwanted toys/ gifts etc. for the hugely popular Lucky Wheel?

We are looking for donations of NEW prizes to the value of $5 and upwards, for example:

• Sporting equipment (balls, novelty sport items)

• Beauty (soaps, novelty hair decorations and jewellery)

• Boys’ toys (K-Yr2) or (Yr3-Yr6)

• Girls’ toys (K-Yr2) or (Yr3-Yr6)

Please leave them in the specially-marked Lucky Wheel boxes in the School Office.

We are also on the lookout for carnival donations of:• Preloved teddies and stuffed toys in clean, saleable condition

• Second hand books with all pages intact

• Used board games with all their pieces.

If you have these items clogging up your cupboard and would like to donate them, please leave them in the specially marked boxes in the School Office.

arnival News

Coming up nextCarnival Poster Competition Closes

Friday 29 June 3.15pm

NBPS Uniform Shop CoordinatorThe P&C would like to acknowledge and thank Ginita Taylor for her help at the uniform shop as the coordinator. Ginita had provided her service at the uniform shop in gratis for over a year and the P&C are truly grateful. Ginita’s position will become available in August, Term 3. We wish Ginita all the best in her new venture overseas.

The shop is managed by the P&C, and is one of the main fundraisers for the school. We are seeking a new volunteer to manage the shop. We estimate a time commitment of approximately 6 hours per week, plus extra time for special events such as the Kindy Info night and stocktake. The responsibilities of the role are detailed below. If you have the time, this is a great opportunity to get involved with our school. If you are interested in the role, please contact Sharmila Soorian on nbpspandcpresident@gmail.com or 0408 281828. Below is the job description.

Responsibilities include:• Develop and maintain roster for all volunteers;

manage volunteers (including training)• Write weekly update to volunteers & write weekly

uniform shop news for school newsletter• Enter all invoices and exchanges into QB• Work with NBPS P&C Treasurer and Book Keeper

as needed• Work with Flexi Schools for refunds & update

Flexi Schools site as needed re stock availabilities, uniform delivery dates etc

• Monitor stock levels & place orders, liaise with suppliers

• Unpack stock; re-stock shelves regularly & maintain cleanliness of shop

• Handle enquiries from parents• Help to manage second hand sales with Second

Hand Sale Coordinator• Liaise with the office administrators on all matters

to do with the shop• Provide updates for the NBPS website for anything

to do with uniform shop• Plan and manage stock take each September• Manage all Kindy orders, for coming year, in term

4 and Kindy Info night• Attend NBPS P & C Meeting to give uniform shop

updates

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Uniform Shop NewsNew Uniform OrdersThe ONLY method of purchasing new uniforms is through Flexischools: www.flexischools.com.au. We do not offer over the counter sales. Orders are packed by volunteers and delivered to your child’s class by Year 5 and 6 students.

Questions? Please contact Ginita at:

nbpsuniformshop@gmail.com

You will also find lots of great uniform information here:

http://www.neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/community/uniform-shop

LAST ORDERS FOR TERM 2Orders received by 4.30pm Thursday 5 July will be delivered on Friday 6 July. After this, there will be no deliveries until school returns on Tuesday 24 July. So that you’re all set for Term 3, we strongly urge you to order anything you need now!

Exchanges and ReturnsDetails of the exchange/return process are included with all deliveries. If we do not have the required information, we cannot refund or exchange your item/s. All returned items must be unworn with tags still attached; we accept exchanges/returns up to 30 days after date of purchase only.

Second-Hand SaleThe final second sale for the term will be held on Wednesday 4 July from 8.15am – 9.30am. We have lots of Summer dresses available, as well as many other items, so come and stock up now. A reminder, CASH sales only.

Second-Hand Uniform SalesIf you would like to buy second-hand items outside of our set sale dates, please email Lyndsey at nbpssecondhand@gmail.com, detailing the item/s you would like, size, child’s name and class. Lyndsey will confirm the order to you, stock dependent, and have the order delivered to your child’s class.

Second-Hand DonationsWe welcome donations of washed, wearable, unstained uniforms (we do not accept hats or tights). Please place your items in the uniform shop box next to the office window. Thank you!

The Uniform Shop Volunteer Team

Community News

Join us for a fun day filled with activities for the whole family including: Didge & Dance, Aboriginal Art & Crafts, Wiradjuri Language Workshops and Storytelling. Join us for the whole event or just drop in for a little while.

Sausage sizzle on the day! ($3 per sausage sandwich)

Tuesday July 10, 2018 10 am – 2 pm Parliament of NSW

NAIDOC WEEK AT OUR HOUSE

Bookings not essentialFor more information:Phone: (02) 9230 2047 Email: dps.education@parliament.nsw.gov.auwww.parliament.nsw.gov.auParliament of New South Wales, 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney

This event is organised by the NSW AECG Inc. in association with Parliamentary Education

FREE FUN ACTIVITIESALL WELCOME!

P&C Social Night

ANNUAL PARENTS & CARERS SOCIAL NIGHT

The Neutral Bay Public School P & C Committee

cordially invite you to the

11thS A T U R D A Y

A fun social evening with a DJ, dancing & live auction.

$35 early bird price finishes 11 July then $40 thereafter. (Price includes an informal dinner, canapes & entertainment.)

Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar

Time - 7.00pm to 1.00am Where - Minskys Piano Lounge upstairs

287 Military Rd Cremorne

Tickets - $35 per person

AUGUST

Buy via trybooking- https://www.trybooking.com/WIGD

Theme - Old Hollywood glamourDress- Evening attire & Men collared shirt & no denim please If possible we'd love you to dress in Old Hollywood style 

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‘Peaceful Kids’ Program Neutral Bay Public School 2018

Term 3, Week 2 Enrolment/permission form

Places are Limited

✓Please indicate a 1st and 2nd preference timeslot

Program Cost: $345 8 sessions with materials (no refunds)

□ I give permission for my child to participate in the Peaceful Kids program in a small group ofaprox 4-6 students.

□ I understand the program will be run by Dorothy Skalski (Peaceful Kids Facilitator)

□ My child will attend each week for 8 weeks.

□ I have noted the program commences Term 3, Week 2

□ I have read the information brochure (above) outlining the content and outcomes of theprogram including parental support.

□ I understand payment is required on receipt of an invoice, prior to commencement.

Please sign and return your completed form via email or phone jpeg to: peacefulkids@innermindhealing.com

□ 3.20 – 4.20 pm □ Mondays

□ 8.00 – 9.00 am □ Tuesdays

Parent full name:

Parent email:

Parent contact phone number:

Student full name:

Class: Age:

Parent details: Participant details:

Parent Signature_______________________________________________Date___________________