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Term 2 Week 5 2016

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Table of ContentsWeekly Calendar Page 1

Principal’s News Pages 2-3

Sports House Points Page 3

School News Page 3

Sports Report Pages 3-4

Stars of the Week Page 4

Stage News Pages 4-6

P & C News Pages 6-7

Uniform Shop News Page 7

Canteen News Pages 7-8

Canteen Roster Page 8

P&C Events Calendar 2016 Page 9

Community News Page 10

Term 2 - Week 6Monday30 May

Concert BandPSSA Soccer TrainingNetball Training Team D & Boys Senior ChoirOrchestra Eisteddfod Drama ClubChess

7.45am7.45am8.00am8.00am12.30pm12.40pm 3.15pm

Tuesday 31 May

Senior BandJunior ChoirSecond Hand Uniform SaleConcert Band EisteddfodICAS Science Years 3 & 4ICAS Science Years 5 & 6

7.45am8.00am8.30am9.30am9.30am1.30pm

Wednesday 1 June

Senior ChamberSenior Girls’ DanceOrchestraJunior ChoirScripture/EthicsJunior BandSenior BandInterrelate (Year 6)

7.00am7.30am8.00am8.00am

11.10am12.40pm6.00pm

Monday 6 June

Junior BandPSSA Soccer TrainingNetball Training Team D & BoysSenior ChoirPublic Speaking Finals (Year 5)Drama ClubChess

7.45am7.45am8.00am8.00am9.30am12.40pm3.15pm

Tuesday 7 June

Senior BandJunior ChoirPublic Speaking Finals (Year 6)Years 3/4 Assembly (4H performing)

7.45am8.00am9.30am2.30pm

Wednesday 8 June

Senior ChamberSenior Girls’ DanceOrchestraJunior ChoirZone Cross CountryScripture/EthicsJunior BandSenior Band

7.00am7.30am8.00am8.00am

11.10am12.40pm

Thursday 9 June

Concert BandGlee ClubDebating vs Northbridge PS

7.45am12.40pm

Friday 10 June

Senior Mixed Dance Netball Training Teams B&CBay ChoirWinter PSSACompetition Chess

7.30am8.00am8.15am12.20pm3.15pm

Thursday 2 June

Concert BandYear 6 Zoo Excursion (not including 6C)Glee ClubCarnival Committee Meeting

7.45am

12.40pm8.00pm

Friday 3 June

Senior Mixed DanceNetball Training Teams B&CBay ChoirWinter PSSA Competition ChessYear 2 Disco

7.30am8.00am8.15am12.20pm3.15pm6.00pm

Saturday 4 June

Year 3 Parent Trivia Night 6.30pm

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Principal’s NewsKindergarten 2017In Terms 3 and 4 of this year we will be providing a number of opportunities for children commencing school next year as part of our Kindergarten Transition Program. These include:

• School Tours (Thursday 6 September)• Information Night (Thursday 3 November)• Orientation visits (Tuesday 8, 15, 22 November)To assist in our planning it would be appreciated if enrolment forms for siblings of current students who are commencing school next year could be completed and forwarded to the school office by the end of this term.

Band CampCongratulations to the 152 students who attended Band Camp last weekend. The students performed an excellent concert as the culmination of their work and effort. Thank you to the parents who organised the camp led by Fiona Periera and Belinda Lucas, and the many parents and staff who assisted on the weekend.

EisteddfodsDuring the next month a number of students from our school will be participating in events conducted by the Sydney Eisteddfod. We wish the following groups all the best for their performances on the following days:

Orchestra Monday 30 MaySenior Band Tuesday 31 MaySenior Band Monday 6 JuneSenior Chamber Sunday 31 JulyPublic Speaking Sunday 7 August

P&CThe next meeting of the P&C association will be Wednesday 8 June, commencing at 7.30p.m. Discussion topics for the night include:

• Feedback from our Community Information Night

Public Speaking Congratulations to all the speakers who were selected to be finalists. Each student has been asked to visit the judges Mr Tan, Ms Haigh, Ms Irvine, Ms Murray, Ms Magney and Mrs Pope for individual feedback on their

speeches. The finalists were:

Tess Jackson (3R), Lawrence Hur (3R) Amelie Oster (3J) Samantha Wightwick (3J) Megan Vinalon (3C), Patrick Burr (3C), Jet Gwilliam (3D), Sophie Roussos (3D), Camble Scott (3D), Eliza Abeywickrema (3P), Lucian Samuels (3P), Emma Baldwin (4I), Nina Hoh (4I), Alistair Hawke (4C), Mia Tzannes (4H), Felix Kidston (4H), Tia Bishop (4R), Sylvie Rathbun (4R), Cara Harris (4M), Max Kelly (4M), Chloe Metzker (5R) Anneke Corry (5R), Penny Macgill (5B), Ally Suttor (5T) Ethan Jahani (5T), Christine Hur (5T), Mayuri Aithala (5M), Scarlett Mellor (5M), Olivia Jackson (5L), Rosie Skinner (5L), Georgina Gardiner (5K), Mei Yamada (5K), Kydan Oster (6S), Michael Hamer (6R), Laura Murray (6R), Cameron Matthews (6K) Ruby Leveaux (6K), Max Salinas-Eiseman (6P), Jim Smith (6S), Isabella Mills (6P), Olivia Forman (6C), Ruaraidh Kennedy (6K), Gerard Brezniak (6S), Grace Jackson (6S), Hugh Lynch (6R), Chapman Tanner (6P), Charlotte Beaumont (6C), Elizaveta Shkuropatenko (6P)

The Public Speaking Results were:

Sydney Eisteddfod - Sunday 7 August

12 Years Kinjal Kumari (6R)Paloma Brodsky-Grey (6K)

11 Years Olivia Jackson (5L)Nicolette Rose (6C)

10 Years Cara Harris (4M)Lauren Watts (5L)

Multicultural Competition - Tuesday 14 June

Years 5 & 6 Chris Roussos (5B)Mesake Taulawakeiaho (6C)

Years 3 & 4 Tiana Furst (4C)Phoebe Sampson (3P)

Schools SpectacularCongratulations to the students in the Schools Spectacular Dance who have been successful in their auditions. Tickets are available for sale through Ticketek for the performance. Use the code 2730 when booking tickets. Platinum tickets provide the best viewing for the choir performances.

ICAS Science CompetitionStudents participating in the ICAS Science Competition will sit for the test on Tuesday 31 May. Years 5 & 6 will sit their tests in the afternoon to avoid any clash with the concert Band attending the Sydney Eisteddfod.

Kindergarten PicnicWe hope all families of Kindergarten students will be

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Sport House Points

Sports House Points Term 2 Week 4

Boyd Gilmore Milson Warung

Week Total

3 4 1 2

Term Total

11 16 9 14

Sports News

School News

Chess ReportInterschool Chess results for Round 3Neutral Bay A defeated St Pius X Chatswood A 2.5 – 1.5Neutral Bay B lost to St Aloysius A 0.5 – 3.5Neutral Bay C defeated St Ignatius A 4 - 0

This week (Friday 27 May)Neutral Bay A v Willoughby (at Willoughby)Neutral Bay B v St Pius Chatswood A (at St Pius)Neutral Bay C v St.Pius Chatswood B (at St.Pius)

May you put your best piece forward

Netball ReportB TeamRosie Skinner (5L) captained the B Team against Middle Harbour, losing 15-9. Overall the team displayed strong teamwork and moved well across the court. Their breaking was of an impressive standard! The player of the match was Gracie Bottomley (6K). C#1 TeamNeutral Bay’s C#1 team, captained by Charlotte Beaumont (6C) drew 9-9 to Northbridge. The first half of the match was particularly impressive, as the team had majority possession and moved the ball to the goal circle with ease. The player of the match was Georgina Gardiner (5K). C#2 TeamThis week C#2 played Castle Cove with an impressive win of 16-0. The team, captained by Angelina Kendall (5R), were very strong in both attack and defence. They worked well as a team, with clear communication throughout the game. Player of the match was Lucy Longworth (5K). D#1 TeamCassie Spillane (6P) captained the D#1 team against Cammeray, losing 11-5. The team played very well despite the tough competition they faced. The girls were strong in attack and moved about the court with ease. Player of the match was Matilda Voeten (6R). D#2 TeamThe D#2's came out with a 6-3 victory this week as they played Mowbray. Olivia Jackson (5L) captained the team. Whilst Mowbray played very well and put up a strong defence, our girls pushed through and moved about the court in order to exhaust their opponents. Player of the match was Georgia Alexander-Easaw (5L).Boys TeamThe Boys team had an amazing game this week, led by their captain Pak Boonyubol (5T). A 3-1 win against Cammeray. The teams defence was particularly strong and teamwork was evident. It was a quick paced game and the boys did well to exhaust the opposition. Player of the match was Fraser Wait (5T).

Miss K Murray

Principal’s Newsable to join us for the Kindergarten Picnic on Sunday 29 May from 10.00am-12.00 noon.

InterrelateThe students in Year 6 and their parents have the opportunity to participate in the Interrelate Program on Wednesday (1 June) of next week from 6.00-8.15pm in the hall.

Have a great week,David ShusterPrincipal

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Kindergarten News

Ms M Catherine & Mrs G Harrison - KHC Class Teacher

Stage News

It has been a very busy week in KHC this week. We have been learning about deep sea animals and creating some lovely pieces of art. Our classroom is looking more and more like the sea each week! During maths this week we have been learning about 2D shapes and have created some Aboriginal dot paintings using these 2D shapes. During cooperative play times we have been working together to build some very impressive structures. It is wonderful to see the students working so well together in KHC.

Soccer ReportWeek 4 Match day 2 PSSA A-TeamThis week the A-team played Middle Harbour. The score ended at 5 to 0 to us. It was a great game and we all had lot of fun.

The game kicked off with us holding possession. The first goal scored was by Tom in Year 5 with a brilliant header off a corner whipped in by Guillermo. The goal following was scored by Seisa. During the game there were a lot of opportunities which we didn’t take, but there were some great shots taken by the team. Near the end of the first half Josh converted a wonderful top shot.

The start of the second half started off with a goal by Seisa. We were getting tired so we lost possession easily so they got the ball and they were on the break but a diving Gerry saved us from what would have been a great goal. Later in the second half Seisa scored his third goal of the game to its 5 – 0 end, giving Seisa his second hat-trick of the season.

By Oliver and Gerard.

Sports News

Stars of the Week

Congratulations to Zoe Clarke (5K) who is performing in the family friendly classic Annie the musical in June with Mosman Musical Society as one of the orphans, Wednesday.

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Stage NewsStage 1 News (Years 1 & 2)

Ms M Amon - 1M Class Teacher

Stage 2 News (Years 3 & 4)

Stage News

Year 3 enjoyed a very productive excursion to the Coal Loader at Balls Head Reserve last Tuesday. We were very lucky to have superb weather on the day! We listened to an local Aboriginal heritage officer describe the Indigenous history of the area. We then saw an Aboriginal rock carving. We also explored the sustainable garden and a fun art activity. A great day was had by all!!

This term, Year 1 have been writing their very own imaginative recounts ‘Just Another Extraordinary Day’, adapted from Rod Clement’s ‘Just Another Ordinary Day’. They took the original text and have transformed it to match the amazing illustrations. They have been doing this by using a variety of grammatical techniques such as changing the recount from third to first person, describing the pictures details using adjectives and experimenting with compound and complex sentences to create a detailed and descriptive recount. Have a look at some the extraordinary work they have done so far!

Year 3 teachers

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Stage 3 News (Years 5 & 6)

Miss K. Keighran - 6K Class Teacher

Stage News

6K have been investigating the properties of pyramids and prisms. As part of their investigation, they created 3D objects using toothpicks, skewers and play dough. They did a fantastic job!

P & C NewsDon’t Forget the Kindy Family Picnic this Sunday! 10am-12pmKindy families (including siblings), pack a picnic rug and brunch and head up to big school for a fun, family-friendly picnic this Sunday (29 May)! There will be a visit from the Kindy Farm animals for the children, and a coffee cart selling coffee, tea, hot chocolate and muffins for the grown-ups. A big thanks to our Kindy Year Coordinator Amanda Petrides for organizing.

Year 2 Disco Friday 3 June, 6pm-8pm, Neutral Bay ClubCalling all Year 2 boys and girls. Put on your dancing shoes and bust a move with your friends at the Year 2 Disco on Friday 3 June at the Neutral Bay Club. The cost is $5 per child, which covers the cost of the disco, plus a packet of chips and cordial for each child. Siblings are welcome. Please note: this is NOT a drop-off event, all children must be supervised by a responsible adult. RSVP for numbers only via Google Docs: https://goo.gl/5EdH3g

Year 3 Parent’s Trivia Night Saturday 4 JuneTickets for the Year 3 Parent’s Trivia Evening on Saturday 4 June 2016 are selling fast – go onto the Trybooking site below and get yours now! Tickets are $10 per person, with beverages and food available for purchase on the night. Doors open at 6.30pm, Trivia begins at 7.30pm. For more info contact your Year 3 Class coordinator. Booking link: https://trybooking.com/LKNA

Year 5 & 6 Mid-Year Cocktail Party Saturday 11 June, 7.30pm-12amSave the date, parents and teachers from Years 5 & 6: the mid-year cocktail party is coming up! Light refreshments and finger foods will be served, BYO drinks. Cost per head is $10 pp. For more information and to RSVP, please email your Class Coordinator.

Save the Date: Year 1 Disco Friday 17 June, Neutral Bay ClubSave the date for Year 1’s turn to don their boogie shoes and dance the early evening away: Friday 17 June, at the Neutral Bay Club, from 6pm-8pm. Contact your Class Coordinator for more information – invitation flyers will be sent out shortly.

Save the Date: School CarnivalThis year’s major fundraising event is the ever-popular school carnival, to be held on Sunday 11 September,

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P & C News

Uniform Shop News

from 11am - 4pm. Put this date in your diary and watch this space for more details!

Entertainment BooksIf you love your Entertainment Book, please pay for it online by the end of this week (Friday 27 May). Please also return any unwanted books to your classroom teacher by then. Remember: 20% of every subscription sold goes towards our fundraising goal. The link to your online order page is: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/20401s5

2016 Raffle Draw Extended to 3 JuneRemember to return all School Raffle stubs and money (in cash please) to the School Office Raffle Box by Wednesday 1 June. There are great prizes to be won, including holidays, dinner vouchers, Fendi sunglasses and pamper packs. Winners will be announced via the School newsletter on Wednesday 8 June 2016 and will be notified by telephone.

Sydney Snowsports Interschools Champion-shipsOnline entries are now open for the following events in the Travelplan Sydney Interschools Championships: snowsports, skiing, snowboarding and cross-country. The 2016 competition will be held in Perisher Valley, 13 - 15 July. Interested in representing the school? Contact Sharmila Soorian before 20 June on 0408 281828 or sharmila.soorian@ihug.com.au

Hello from the Uniform Shop team,

Thank you to everyone who has jumped on-board with Flexischools ordering – it’s great to see so many parents embracing it.

The next date for purchasing second hand items will

be next Tuesday (31 May), from 8.30am-9.30am, payment by CASH only (no card payments).

Volunteers will also be in the uniform shop that morning to assist with setting up your Flexischools account, assistance with placing orders, as well as help with sizing.

Sizing information is also available on the school website and Flexischools.

All purchases of new uniform must be done through Flexischools.

Updated refund/exchange policy: please see the school website.

Second Hand Items:Donations of good quality, clean items of clothing are always welcome. Please leave donations in the box underneath the mail boxes at the school office. Please do not leave on the ground outside the uniform shop as items are likely to get damaged.

If you would like to request a second hand item, please email nbpssecondhand@gmail.com

Winter Uniform Changeover The official changeover date for Winter Uniform is Tuesday 14 June. However, if the weather turns cooler prior to this date, children may wear their winter uniform.

New Uniform Shop Coordinators Needed I am looking for 2-3 people to take over the role of Uniform Shop Coordinator, as I am stepping down at the end of this term (1 July) and would like to have plenty of time to hand over the reins of this volunteer role. No experience is necessary, you will be given all the information you need. Shared between 2-3 people, this will be a manageable role and a great way to be involved in the school. Please email me for more details.

Thanks,Elizabeth & the Uniform Shop teamnbpsuniformshop@gmail.com

Canteen NewsThanks to everyone who has helped out this week. It has been a wonderful community effort to get the lunches out on time, so thank you for your support.

Next week 5B could do with more help, especially on Thursday and Friday. Please support them if you can.

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Canteen RosterCanteen Roster-Term 2, Week 6 - 5B

Mon 30/5 Junior lunch Jess K, Linda PSenior lunch Jess K, Linda P, Kirsty B

Tues 31/5 Junior lunch Mike J, Traicha JSenior lunch Bridget D

Wed 1/6 Junior lunch Bridget D

Senior lunch Kirsty BThurs 2/6 Junior lunch Help needed

Senior lunch Help needed

Fri 3/6 Junior lunch Fiona P, Rachel FSenior lunch Fiona P

PARENTS OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE NEEDED TO VOLUNTEER IN THE CANTEEN

CLASS ROSTER - TERM 2, WEEK 6 – 5BCLASS ROSTER - TERM 2, WEEK 7 – 5KCLASS ROSTER - TERM 2, WEEK 8 – 5L

Canteen NewsCheck the PPP app (under notes) for your roster slot. Here’s how to get on the roster: http://www.neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/34264368/34271426/How%20to%20use%20the%20roster.pdf.

Any help required, questions to be asked, please feel free to contact Bridget on nbpscanteen@gmail.com

Week 6 special is Nachos (Mon – Thurs) with Pizza and Lasagne on Friday.

Cheers, Bridget and the canteen Teamnbpscanteen@gmail.com

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P&C Association Events Calendar 2016Neutral Bay Public School P&C Association Events Calendar 2016

P&C EVENT DATE Venue Time Update to

school App Y/N

Event Owner/ Year Helpers

P&C Welcome Drinks

12/2/2016 School Hall

6-9pm Ariane Kiel/Year 6

Class/Year Coordinators’ Meeting

25/2/2016 School Library

7.30pm-8.30pm

Belle J/David Shuster

P&C Family Welcome Picnic at School

26/2/2016 School Grounds

5-8pm Jess Keen/Year 2

Grand Friend’s Day 31/3/2016 School Hall

10am-Noon

Liz Henry/Year 1

Year 3 Disco 29/4/2016 Neutral Bay Club,

6pm-8pm

N MaryAnn Beregi/Year 3

Mother’s Day Stall 6/5/2016 School Grounds

9.20am-11.30am

Sharmila Soorian/Year 5

Year 6 Picnic 15/5/2016 Clifton Gardens, Mosman

1pm-4pm

Y Ariane Kiel/Year 6

Band Camp Weekend

20-22/5/2016 N Band Coordinators for Junior, Senior and Concert Bands

P&C Kindy Picnic 29/5/2016 School Grounds

10am-Noon

Amanda Petrides/Kindergarten

Year 2 Disco 3/6/2016 Neutral Bay Club,

6pm-8pm

Y Jess Keen/Year 2

Year 3 Trivia night 4/6/2016 Neutral Bay Club,

From6.30pm

Y MaryAnn Beregi/Year 3

Year 1 Disco 17/6/2016 Neutral Bay Club,

6pm-8pm

Y Liz Henry/Year 1

Year 5 & 6 Cocktail Party

18/6/2016 Private Address

7.30pm-12am

Y Sharmila Soorian & Ariane Kiel

Year 4 Trivia Night 25/6/2016 Neutral Bay Club

From 6.30pm

Y Jacqui Donohoe/Year 4

Federal Election P&C Fundraising BBQ

2/7/2016Saturday

School Grounds

7am-7pm

Y Belle Jackson/All Years

Father’s Day Event 2/9/2016 School Grounds

TBC Y Maryann Beregi/Year 3

School Carnival 11/9/2016Sunday

School Grounds; Bydown Street

11am-4pm

Y Belle Jackson/All Years

Year 6 Farewell 12/12/2016 Norths Club

TBC Y Ariane Kiel/Year 6

2017 Kindy Welcome & Morning Tea

8/11/2016Tuesday

School Hall

TBC Y Amanda Petrides/Kindergarten

P&C Family Farewell Picnic & School Disco

9/12/2016 5pm-8pm

Y Jacqui Donohoe/Year 4

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Annual  Year  5  &  6  Cocktail  Party      

You  are  invited  to  the  Year  5  &  6  mid-­‐year  cocktail  party!    

Join  us  for  a  great  evening  with  other  parents  and  teachers    

Saturday,  18th  June  2016    

7:30pm  –  midnight  119  Milson  Road,  Cremorne  Point  

Light  refreshments  &  finger  foods  provided  BYO  Drinks  

 Cost  per  head  is  $10pp  

 

Please  pay  $10pp  before  the  night.    Cash  payment  in  an  envelope  to  be  dropped  into  the    

Secretary  Mail  box  outside  the  office  or  to  your  class  coordinator!      

RSVP  by  1st  of  June  to  your  class  coordinator.