COMING EVENTS Friday 8 April PSSA try outs Last day of Term 1 TERM 2 Tues 26 April Staff Development Day Wed 27 April Students return for Term 2 Thurs 28 April Anzac service 2.30pm Fri 29 April PSSA practice Wed 4 May School Cross Country Fri 6 May Mothers’ Day Stall Winter PSSA Rd 1 Mon 9 May Dance groups audition @ Newport PS Tues-Thus 10-12 May NAPLAN – Yrs 3 & 5 Tues 17 May Uni NSW Digital Tech. test Wed 18 May Kindy 2017 Info evening 7pm Fri 20 May Pittwater Cross Country Fri 27 May School Tour 9.45am Sat 28 May Special Dance eisteddfod Band JAM- Sat & Sun Tues 31 May Uni NSW Science Test Thurs 2 June Bushlink visit Sun 5 June Special Dance eisteddfod Mon 6 June Indigenous performance Mon 13 June Queen’s birthday holiday Tues 14 June UNSW Writing test TBC Wed 15 June Uni NSW Spelling Test Mon 20 June P&C Meeting Thurs 23 May School Tour 9.45am Fri 24 June Syd Nth Cross Country

Phone: 9971 8352, 9982 2475 Fax: 9982 5617 Email: wheelerhts-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: wheelerhts-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Traffic around the school and school neighbours We spoke again at the recent P&C meeting about traffic concerns around our school. Once again I ask that you arrive a little earlier, use another school entrance, walk to school and always follow the road and traffic rules. Please also remember that the carpark is for staff only from 7:30am, with a strict 20km/h speed limit. Once again our local residents are contacting me to ask for our assistance as school families continue to block driveways and even park directly in local residents’ driveways!! I will again be contacting the local council and police. Could I please ask that if you do see school families doing the wrong and often hugely dangerous thing, that you report their name and or number plate to me. Unfortunately it is only a small minority of selfish people who jeopardise the safety of many. Together we need to ensure the safety of our students and the rights of our local residents (many of who are elderly). Traffic and pedestrian safety around our school is the responsibility of us all!! IGA Donation Special thanks to James and the team at IGA Collaroy Plateau who kindly presented a cheque to our school recently. This money was part of the IGA Community Chest organisation who regularly donate funds to community organisations. Thank you to all the wonderful team at IGA Collaroy Plateau!! Kindergarten 2017 Dates We have now planned the dates for school tours and information nights for our 2017 Kindergarten. Please see the flyer in this week’s newsletter and let your friends and neighbours know. We will soon send flyers to our local pre schools and Kindergartens. Uniform change over date Please be advised that the change over date for winter school uniform is the start of Term 2. NAPLAN Years 3 & 5 - May 10-12 Students in Years 3 and 5 received a separate email last week regarding the upcoming NAPLAN tests on May 10-12. If your child will need to have any special considerations during the testing process please let your class teacher know as soon as possible. Opportunity Class (OC) Test applications Year 4 parents will have received an email attachment to this newsletter with the information regarding applications for the OC class in Year 5 and 6. These notes should be returned to your class teacher and applications made online when the site opens on April 26.

Term 1 Wk 11

7 April 2016

Inappropriate toys and belongings at school Of late some students have been bringing in toys and some inappropriate things from home. Please have a quick check of your child’s bag to ensure that only relevant possessions are brought to school. Unfortunately disputes and disagreements can occur when personal possessions become a point of interest or are misplaced at school. Thank you for your assistance in this area. School Program Fees The special prize draw was made on Monday. Congratulations to the Flutey family who won the IPad and the Nitch and Fannell families who won dinner vouchers. Reminder notices for school fees will be sent out early in Term 2. Anzac Day Service The school will be having a K-6 Anzac day service on Thursday April 28 at 2.30pm. Please be advised that Term 2 commences for all students on Wednesday 27 April after Anzac Day and the Staff Development Day. Have a wonderful holiday period with your family and friends. David Scotter Principal

WHPS Pathways Through Life

As a part of our ‘Linking boys and girls education to the community’ initiative, we will be beginning a new program to be held twice each term in our 3-6 assemblies. We are inviting dads and mums to share their stories of the pathways they chose through their lives, particularly in reference to educational choices, which led them to the careers they are in today. There should also be mention of how the skills they learnt in school are relevant and used in their jobs. We only require a 5 to 10 minute presentation to the assembly and will roster people on according to their availability. We would love to hear from a range of professions between now and the end of the year, so please contact Mrs Armstrong via email or leave a message at the school office if you are willing to participate.

Liz Armstrong Deputy Principal

elizabeth.armstrong8@det.nsw.gov.au school : 9971 8352

SPORT NEWS PSSA Autumn/Winter Competition Trials will conclude this week, weather permitting. Students will need to listen for announcements in regards to trial times and locations for the following sports: * Senior and Junior Boys Rugby League * Senior and Junior Girls Netball * Girls and Boys Soccer * Senior and Junior Mixed AFL Students have nominated themselves to trial and recorded their preferred sport. They will be allowed to trial for a maximum of two sports. Reminder that trials are open to seniors (students turning 11 and 12) and juniors (students turning 9 and 10). Due to Rugby League being a contact sport, students trialling for Rugby League must complete the permission to tackle note that has been sent home. Copies can be found on the school website. It has been great to see the amount of students getting in and having a go at the various sports that are on offer. With a total of just over 160 students that will be selected in teams for the autumn/winter season, coaches and selectors have their work cut out for them! Please be mindful that teams will not be announced until early next term. The winter season kicks off week two, term two. Yours in Sport, Mr T Blanshard Assistant Principal Stage 3 Sports Coordinator

WHEELER HEIGHTS DANCE PROGRAM

The Eisteddfod dates are coming together now and the 1st Eisteddfod will be held on Saturday 28th of May (IRBD) and the 2nd Eisteddfod will be held on Sunday 5th of June (Extreme). The Eisteddfod information will be emailed out as soon as we receive the

schedule with the times for these Eisteddfods. Reminder: Term 2 dance will re commence Wednesday 27th April for seniors and Friday 29th for juniors.

Our email address is whps.dance@gmail.com Kind regards, Deneille and Jasmine

Dance Parent Liaison

FROM THE OFFICE There has been an outbreak of grass ticks in the last couple of weeks. Following is a link, giving information on tick induced allergies research &awareness. www.tiara.org.au. PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE 2016 K-2 Students In the library this term we have been looking at and reading books by the author Nick Bland. All the books we have read together in our library sessions are on the K-2 Premier’s Reading Challenge. The following listed books can be entered on your child’s reading challenge log. Fiona Bevan Teacher Librarian

PRC ID NO. TITLE

1085 King Pig

40643 Aunties Three, The

18561 Monster Wrote Me a Letter, A

7481 Very Hungry Bear, The

67817 Very Itchy Bear, The

31326 Runaway Hug, The

4287 Monster Chef

6269 Wrong Book, The

Mother’s Day Stall hosted by grade 2 Friday May 6th

WHPS school hall Order online at flexischools or pay cash on the day all gifts only $10.00

P&C fundraising initiative

Does your child need Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy?

From Term 2 Week 2, Northern Beaches Speech, Language & Reading will be offering Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy services before and after school hours within the grounds of Wheeler Heights Public School. Speech Pathologists: What can they help with? Available times: Fees: Anne Grogan Amy Stein

Articulation Language Literacy Communication Difficulties

Monday & Thursday: Before and After school Wednesday: Before school

Normal private fees will be charged and rebates can be claimed from Private Health Funds. Some children may be eligible for a refund on 5 sessions from Medicare.

Occupational Therapists: What can they help with? Available times: Karen Nix Julia Doust

Improving handwriting Fine and gross motor skills Visual Processing Sensory Regulation Attention Difficulties Written expression in older children

Tuesday: After school

CONTACT: Janiece at Northern Beaches Speech, Language & Reading on 9997 3388

THE ATHLETE’S FOOT WARRIEWOODPH: (02) 9970 8964

THE ATHLETE’S FOOT WARRINGAH MALLPH: (02) 9939 8926

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being donated back to your school.

This applies to the whole family across our fantastic

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Ask one of our friendly staff in store for more details!

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