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Bay Road, Waverton, 2060. Telephone 9955 2822 Facsimile 9956 6802 Email [email protected]
TThhee DDeemmNewsletter
Co-operating school withThe University of Sydney
Wednesday 16 June 2010 Week 9 Term 2
Dear Parents / Carers,
Reports and Parent/TeacherInterviews
It’s time to celebrate and reflect onstudent learning in Semester One.
Reports will be issued to all studentsthis afternoon, Wednesday 16th June.Enclosed with your child’s report willbe an invitation to attend a parent/teacher interview. If you would like tospeak with your child’s teacher todiscuss their progress please indicatefour time preferences and respond byemail or return note by Thursday P.Mor Friday A.M. A prompt responsewill ensure that teachers can adviseyou of your interview time by Fridayafternoon. Your child’s teacher hasindicated on your invitation if he/shefeels it is particularly important tomeet with you to discuss your child’sprogress. However we warmlywelcome the opportunity to meetwith all parents.
We encourage all parents to readthrough the report with their child andto discuss the content with them.
Congratulations to all of the childrenwho have obviously worked hard tomeet their potential and who havedisplayed a strong commitment totheir own learning.
Field Carnival – Parent Helpers
Help needed!
Tomorrow is the North SydneyDemonstration School Annual FieldCarnival for all children aged 8 andabove. The carnival is to be held atChatswood Rotary Athletics Fieldstarting at 9.30am
If you are available to help on the dayyour assistance will be greatlyappreciated. Please email Tony [email protected] orspeak to your child’s teacherregarding any assistance that youcan offer e.g. walking students toevents, marshalling etc.
Lab on Legs
This week, Stage 3 participated in theCSIRO Lab on Legs program. Theprogram, conducted at school by theCSIRO, focused on how electricalcircuits operate and providedstudents with hands on opportunitiesto create their own electrical circuitsand gain an understanding of howelectricity is conducted. Studentsmade light bulbs glow, sirens soundand medium wave radios work.Through following careful proceduresthey were able to recreate open andclosed circuits. The program hasconsolidated the learning that hasoccurred in Stage Three’s ‘Energyand Movement’ conceptual unit.
Kind regards
Myra WearnePrincipal
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Wed. 16 JuneP&C Meeting6.30pm in StaffRoom
Thursday 17 June*Field Athletics*KindergartenTaronga Zooexcursion
Friday 18 JuneHealthy KidsSchool CanteenDay
Sunday 20 JuneB1 YamahaConcert 3-6pm
Tuesday 22 JuneICAS Spelling andWriting
Thursday 24 JuneB1, B2, TrainingBand Mid-Yearconcert Lady HayHall - 6.30pm
Thursday1 JulyRescheduledPublic EducationDay celebration
SCHOOL NEWS
CLOTHES FOR ‘TOILETTING ACCIDENTS’
To all Kindergarten Parents (and parents of other students likely to have
‘toiletting accidents’ at school)
Thank you to all those parents who are supplying their children with a spare
set of clothes – we have had to use many of these in the last few weeks. If
you have any ‘lent’ clothes at your home, please wash and return. We have no
spare clothes in which to change children should accidents happen.
Thank you
STEWART HOUSE USED CLOTHING APPEAL
Stewart House bags were distributed to children today. Please return the bags to the Open Areain McHatton Building by Wednesday 28th July for collection on Thursday 29th July. StewartHouse is based at Freshwater Beach and gives children in need a chance for urgent medicalattention and/or a holiday and in some cases an opportunity to see the Pacific Ocean (whichmany have never seen before). Thank you
International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS)
If you are interested in your child/ren taking part in the last two ICAS tests, English (closing date6 July) and Maths (closing date 20 July) please email [email protected] andapplications forms will be forwarded to you. These two tests will be completed by all year 4 and6 students and the cost appears on the Term 2 Schedule of Payments.
SCHOOL CANTEEN DAY COMPETITION – enter now !!
All children are invited to join in this competition. All you have to do is write a list for yourhealthy menu with some “Specials" suggestions and colour-in the sheet which you can pick upfrom the Tuckshop. Return your completed sheet to the Tuckshop. Winners from each stage willbe chosen and they will receive a $5 Tuckshop gift voucher.
HEALTHY KIDS SCHOOL CANTEEN DAY - Friday June 18th
This day is set aside to acknowledge the vital “health promoting” role that canteens play withinthe school community and to thank the volunteers and staff who run them. Many thanks toCraig, Karen, Tracey and to all the volunteers who help make our Tuckshop successful.
Tuckshop Committee
BAND NEWS
Mid Year Evening Concert
When: Thursday 24 June
Time: 6.30pm (children should arrive no later than 6.00pm)
Where: North Sydney Demonstration School, School Hall
Wear: Neat Uniform
Yamaha Band Festival
When: Sunday 20June
Time: 3-6pm (B1 performing at 4pm)
Where: Greenhalgh Theatre, University of Technology Sydney, Eton Road, Lindfield
Wear: Neat Uniform
Cost: $6 (entry on the day)
Travel: All children must make their own way to the Theatre.
SEASONS FOR GROWTH REFERRALS
Seasons for Growth is a program offered to students in Years 1 to 6 who are experiencing difficulty indealing with a significant change or loss. This may include the death of a loved one, divorce, separationor relocation. The program aims to build students resilience and helps them to come to understand thatchange is a normal part of life.
The program is facilitated in small groups (approximately 5 students) and is based on research whichhighlights the importance of social support and the need to practise new skills to cope effectively withchange and loss. The program also focuses on issues such as self-esteem, managing feelings, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communication and support networks.
It is anticipated that Seasons for Growth will commence in Term 3 and will be facilitated by AmandaCoroneos and Chris Pytko who have received special training in the implementation of this program.
Parent permission is necessary and application notes are now available from your child’s class teacher.All application notes should be returned to the class teacher by Friday 18th June 2010.
We are pleased to be able to offer this important program and we are confident that it will be a valuablelearning experience for those who request to be involved. If you require further information pleasecontact your Amanda Coroneos by email.
More information about Seasons for Growth can be found at: http://www.goodgrief.org.au
Amanda Coroneos [email protected] for Growth Coordinator
TheDem COMMUNITY NEWSPrinting of articles does not indicate endorsement by the school
St Thomas’ Anglican Church and Jaffa Club invite all children K-Yr6 to join the Knights of the King aChristian holiday programme with a fun-filled medieval theme.
* Monday to Friday 5th – 9th July* 8:30am – 3:30pm
* $10 a day.Contact Alison on 8908 4809 or via email [email protected] for more details.
Go Green and laugh along with the loveablegreen ogre as he fights to win back Fiona’sheart.
BEAUTY POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL ISPUTTING ON A SPECIAL SCREENING OFSHREK FOREVER AFTER IN 3D
Join us for a morning of laughter and greatgiveaway prizes and quizzes.
Everyone receives complementary water &choc top
WHEN SUNDAY 20th June
TIME 9.30am arrival for prizes and quizzes10am movie starts
WHERE Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne
COST $21 Child$25 Adult - includes comp choc top & water
PAYMENT CONTACT BEAUTY POINT PUBLIC(02) 9969 4260 to reserve your seats
Or join us on the day and purchase yourtickets at the door before 9.30am
Look at these great books you can read!
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Kindergarten - Year 1 - Year 2The Man Whose Mother was a PirateBy Margaret Mahy
This is the story of Sam, anaccountant and his first trip to theseaside with his ex-pirate mother.
Book Number #12248
Hurry Up and Slow DownBy Layn Marlow
Hare and Tortoise are good friends butHare is always in a hurry. When they'reeating lunch or out walking, Hare alwaystells Tortoise to move faster. But, when
Tortoise reads Hare a bedtime story, the tables are turned.Tortoise reads quickly but Hare wants more time to study thepictures.
Book Number #3522
Year 5 - Year 6
It’s True: You Eat PoisonEvery Day
By Peter McInnis
Facts and accountsabout poisons usedfor cures but oftenkilling people byaccident.
Book Number # 18107
Painting the Wind
By Patricia & EmilyMcLachlan
A young boywatches various
artists whocome to his island over the summer.
He tries to learn something from eachone in the hope that he might, one
day, be able to paint the wind.
Book Number # 64097
Sarah, Plain and Tall
By Patricia McLachlan
Sarah has come fromMaine to live on theprairie farm to be motherto two children, but shemisses the sea.
Book Number # 341
Death in a Nut
By Eric & Hess Maddern
When Jack's mother is very sick,he is able to prevent her dyingby squeezing Old Man Death intoan empty hazelnut. But, troublebegins for the people and thefood in the village and Jacklearns a powerful lesson aboutlife and death.
Book Number # 18376
Register now – at https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html use your DET username and
password to logon to the Premier’s Reading Challenge!
“STUMP THE GRUMP”
Hello Stumpers. Here is four new questions.
Last week’s Questions:Easy
1. How many dots on three dice? 63Moderate
2. One warning light flashes every three seconds. Another light nearby flashes every 7seconds. After the two lights flash together for the third time, how many seconds havepassed since the first time that they flashed together? 42 seconds - as they flash firstafter 21 seconds.
Hard3. A bacterial culture doubles its volume every half an hour. At 8pm the container is full.
When was the container half full? 7:30pmThe Grump special
4. When 5/7 is expressed in decimal form, which digit is in the 12th decimal place? 5 – youcould have 6 if you rounded it up.
This week’s Questions:Easy
1. Lee drinks 8, 200 millilitre glasses of water each day. How much doesshe drink in a week?
Moderate2. Mt Everest is only 72 metres short of being four times as high as Mt
Kosciuszko which is 2230metres. How high is Mt Everest?Hard
3. It takes 0.24 of an Earth’s year for Mercury to Orbit the Sun. Howmany days does it take?
Congratulations to last week’s “ stumpers”: (at the time of publication)Hugo Douglas, Heesun Kim, June Whitfield, Stefan and Benny Gebhard, The Pavlovic family(Kosta, Gala, Biljana, Danko), and Archit Mahajan
answers to the “Grump”, [email protected]. The person with the mostcorrect answers throughout the year will receive a Numeracy committee award.2010 Numeracy Committee: Kate Buczko, Belinda Norrie, Jo Penn, Sophie Honeybourne,Julia Salaverri, Ashley Grimmond and Sue Manning.
THE DEM ADVERTISEMENTSA P& C initiated project
For information on advertising rates contact Lisa Coles at [email protected]
Advertisements do not indicate endorsement by the school
2nd week of Holidays 12th – 16th July‘Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’
Tailor made from tuck shop talks with parents5-day full course. 3-day option. Per day option.
$360.00 240.00 $80.00Part time: drop off 8.30am – pick up 2.30pm ‘BOOKING
Full time: drop off 8.30am – pick up 5.15pm. NOW’!!!All Classes at Nth Sydney Dem SchoolMegan Hanley Ph: 9918 5998 (0410) 456 241www.umbrellastudios.com.au
THE DEM ADVERTISEMENTSA P& C initiated project
For information on advertising rates contact Lisa Coles at [email protected]
Advertisements do not indicate endorsement by the school
THE DEM ADVERTISEMENTSA P& C initiated project
For information on advertising rates contact Lisa Coles at [email protected]
Advertisements do not indicate endorsement by the school
WEEK 1 : Mon 5th – Fri 9th July
WEEK 2 : Mon 12th – Fri 16th July
9am – 3pm 7-13 yrsWilloughby Squash Club presents its multi- sports school holiday program.
The program includes a variety of sports and activities designed toensure your kids have fun whilst learning the basic skills for a number ofsports in a safe and controlled environment. The program emphasis is onmulti skill development and improving co-ordination and fitness
Lunch & snacks included
Book for the week or any number of days
$50 per day or $200 for the week
contact Willoughby Squash. 9958 1399
SQUASH
RACKETBALL
TABLE-
TENNIS
CRICKET
SOCCER
TOUCH -
FOOTBALL
What To Bring
Trainers
Sport attire
Drink bottle
Lots of
energy
Hat
THE DEM ADVERTISEMENTSA P& C initiated project
For information on advertising rates contact Lisa Coles at [email protected]
Advertisements do not indicate endorsement by the school
THE DEM ADVERTISEMENTSA P& C initiated project
For information on advertising rates contact Lisa Coles at [email protected]
Advertisements do not indicate endorsement by the school
THE DEM ADVERTISEMENTSA P& C initiated project
For information on advertising rates contact Lisa Coles at [email protected]
Advertisements do not indicate endorsement by the school
QUALI TY
QUALITY Y UALITY
WAVERTON ONMEATS ATS
94a Bay Road, Waverton
9922 4087Specialising in Aged Beef, Fresh Chicken
Variety of Sausages, Gourmet Meats
Pies, Quiches and Lasagnes
All food prepared daily On the premises
Opening Hours
Mon- Fri 7.30am-6.30pm
Sat 7.30am-1.30pm