Respect – Responsibility – Resilience

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 2018 TERM 1, WEEK 3

WHAT’S ON

TERM 1 WEEK 4

Monday 19 February

Tuesday 20 February

9.30am presentation to Stage 3 by SSC Balmain

2.40pm 3-6 Assembly – SRC induction

7.30 pm P&C AGM – All Welcome! Wednesday 21 February

8.30am Senior Choir Thursday 22 February

8.30am Greek & Italian Extension classes

8.30am Stage 2 Choir in 6C classroom

Maths consultant Carol Spencer working in classrooms

Interrelate course for Year 6

Minding me course for Year 5 Friday 23 February

2.40pm K-2 Assembly – SRC induction

Swimming Carnival – Years 3-6

WHAT’S AHEAD

28 February 2A Parent Info night 7 March GRIP Leadership conference Year 6 12 March NRMA Road Safety Day 13 March Whole School Photo Day 20 March NPWS Ranger Tour – Year 4 22 March Parent Workshop on ‘helping your child with mathematics’ 26-29 March Year 5 Camp Berry 30 March – 2 April Easter long weekend 3 April Year 2 swim school begins

PRINCIPAL’S THOUGHTS

Three Weeks On – In Brief Over the past 3 weeks of school we have:

Established 26 classes across the school

Transitioned 86 kindergarten students into the school

Held student handover meetings between ‘old’ and ‘new’ teachers for all identified students

Commenced the Language, Learning and Literacy (L3) program for Kindergarten and specialist staff

Commenced the Speech Pathology program for identified students in Kindergarten and Year 1

Held Best Start interviews for all kindy students.

Provided annual training for all staff on CPR, Anaphlaxis, Code of Conduct and other D of E mandatory training

Begun our dance program for all students through external provider DanceFever

Held planning days for all staff to map out the year ahead (see website for 2018 dates)

Recommenced our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program focussing on the core values of respect, resilience and responsibility

Thank you to the executive and staff for their wonderful commitment to the school in quickly establishing many class, grade and school programs that will enrich the lives and learning of students in the year ahead.

Parent Thankyou I would also like to sincerely thank our parent community for you financial support of the school over the past three weeks enabling the school to provide important teaching and learning resources for classes early in the year.

Drummoyne Public School Email: drummoyne-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Rawson Ave, Drummoyne 2047 Phone: 02 9181 2636 or 02 9181 1927

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Professional Learning This year our staff will be participating in a number of professional learning courses, programs and staff meetings to enable them to be current in the latest pedagogy and provide quality teaching and learning to our students. Many of these courses take place outside school hours and on weekends reflecting the commitment of the staff to their teaching. On occasions during the year, staff will be invited to attend conferences held during class time. We are excited about the professional learning that will directly support the key directions of our strategic plan. Next week we will welcome to the school maths consultant Carol Spencer. Carol will present to staff at Wednesday’s staff meeting and work with teachers on Thursday in classrooms and during small group sessions with teachers released from classes.

Kiss and Drop Zones Thank you to the parents who take great care each day to drive and park safely around the school. Your diligence contributes greatly to the safe arrival and pick-up of our students. In the interest of the continued safety of our children and courtesy to other families, parents are asked not to park in the ‘NO PARKING’ areas at the side of the school. These are areas to drop off and pick up children with a 1-2 minute limit. Drivers are not permitted to leave their vehicles. Please use this area as a ‘Kiss and Drop’ zone. Your help in maintaining safety around our school is greatly appreciated.

Schools A to Z site The Schools A-Z website has a wealth of information about supporting your child throughout their schooling. The site which has many useful articles about:

Homework routines at home;

Communication with your child’s school;

What to do when your child is sick;

What to expect with the curriculum;

Sensible use of technology at home;

Wellbeing; and

Plenty of other useful parent tips!

http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/

With best wishes for the week ahead,

Brian J Dill PRINCIPAL

FROM THE DEPUTY’S DESK

NRMA Road Safety Day I am delighted to announce that the NRMA will be visiting Drummoyne Public School on Monday, 12 March 2018 to deliver an NRMA Science & Road Safety Day.

This is a comprehensive road safety program for every student at the school. Since February 2014, over 170,000 students in 460 schools across NSW and ACT have increased knowledge about road safety as a result of this program.

Students participate in an interactive road safety show that explores the science behind crashes and what

people can do to stay safe. The value of this day is $2,500 and it is delivered to schools free of charge as part of NRMA’s commitment to keeping children safe on the road.

After the show, students complete workbooks that explore the science behind the road safety and reinforce the importance of correct fit of seatbelts and bike helmets. The program supports the PDHPE and Science curriculum. Parents are invited to attend the interactive road safety show to be held in the hall. Please see below for session times that your child will be attending. Also note that the event is FREE for both students and families.

HELMETS: Students may also bring in their own LABELLED helmet to school for the day. Correct fitting of helmets will be a part of the show and helmets can be taken with students to their session.

Show times: Stage 2 - 9:20am (show runs for 50 minutes) Early Stage 1 - 10:20am (show runs for 40 minutes) Stage 3 - 12:15pm (show runs for 60 minutes) Stage 1 - 1:25pm (show runs for 40 minutes)

Maths Professional Learning This year our staff are embarking on further professional learning in mathematics, with an emphasis on differentiation. We have employed a specialist maths consultant, Carol Spencer, founder of “A teaching place/ a learning place” website, to lead a series of targetted in-class demonstration lessons and off-class professional learning and planning, to develop deep understanding of all levels and aspects of K-6 mathematics concepts and the relationships between concepts, differentiation, concept integration, problem solving, quality pedagogy, meta-language.

Staff will have the opportunity to be involved in these exciting sessions across the year.

Dianne Colb DEPUTY

Drummoyne Public School Email: drummoyne-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Rawson Ave, Drummoyne 2047 Phone: 02 9181 2636 or 02 9181 1927

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THE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS

The Middle Years (from approximately Years 5 to 9) is a unique period of growth for young people. It is a stage of life where the associated rapid physical, intellectual, social and emotional changes are complex, interactive and variable. While there is considerable change for our senior students one of the key issues for middle years' students is the high potential for disengagement from their learning. Much of this is attributed to the shift in a student's perception of academic success. During the younger years of K-4 students believe that it is effort that determines success and greater effort will result in greater achievement. By the beginning of the middle school years many students have determined that academic success depends on ability and they perceive that they do not have the ability to succeed.

At DPS our teachers expect every student to apply themselves fully. We know there are times when reasons prevent this; however we know that sustained effort leads to increased achievement in a student's learning. We also know as teachers that rigorous teaching and learning activities are essential for student engagement. A rich school curriculum of multilayered open ended learning tasks that provide differences in learning style and cognitive processing are also crucial to maximising student engagement.

In year 6 our teachers have brought a fresh approach to many aspects of our curriculum where Science and Technology, HSIE and inquiry based units of work cater for these aspects and recently our stage 3 teachers spent a day together planning, programming, reviewing and refining. Having specialist support in every year 6 classroom each week will also assist our students to be seizing opportunities to lift their academic achievement through targeted teaching and higher student teacher ratio.

It is also part of our team's philosophy to assist our senior students to achieve their developmental tasks in learning environments that are safe, secure and supportive, designed to build self-esteem, risk taking and perseverance where rules and consequences are clear and understood by students and applied fairly and consistently. This too is part of our whole school Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program. Leigh Russ ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

2018 CHOIRS

Senior Choir I would like to invite all stage 3 students to senior choir which will commence next Wednesday morning at 8:30am. All students are welcome to attend even if you have not previously been involved in a choir. Please take the opportunity to have a go and then decide if you would like to commit for the year. I would like to congratulate our 2017 choir who successfully auditioned for a place to sing at the Sydney Opera House. It was wonderful to hear of your efforts being recognised and for Drummoyne School to again be chosen through audition to be involved in the Festival of Choral Music later this year.

I will meet you in the north playground on Wednesday at 8:30am. Leigh Russ

Stage 2 Choir Students interested in joining the Stage 2 Choir please meet in 6C classroom on Thursday 21st February at 8.30am. Miss Champion, Ms Walsh & Miss North

HELLENIC STUDY AWARDS

On Thursday 7th February, the 2018 Hellenic Studies Awards were presented at Parliament House, Sydney. The Australian Hellenic Educators’ Association is the state-wide body of educators involved in Hellenic Studies, predominantly Modern Greek language and culture at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Marah Tryphon (6W) was the proud recipient of this award, showing diligence, enthusiasm and achieving a very good level of communication in class last year. Mary-Rose Giann also received her certificate of Attainment in Greek, level A1.

Congratulations girls! Συγχαρητήρια κορίτσια!

Drummoyne Public School Email: drummoyne-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Rawson Ave, Drummoyne 2047 Phone: 02 9181 2636 or 02 9181 1927

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Language Extension classes Greek & Italian language extension classes are held on Thursday mornings this year from 8.30am. If you have not yet returned your child's permission note please do so as soon as possible. The Italian and Greek Extension Program commences next Thursday, 22nd February.

OFFICE NEWS

BOOK-PACKS If you missed out on ordering during the holidays the school has purchased additional packs available for sale at the office. Prices vary from grade to grade. Please order ASAP so your child doesn’t miss out.

Coles Sports for Schools We have now registered for Coles Sports in Schools. Please collect vouchers if you shop at Coles and drop them in to the box near the school Office. There is also a collection box at Birkenhead Point Coles.

LET’S BE ON TIME for SCHOOL! Students should be at school when the

morning bell goes at 9.17am ready for classes to begin at 9.20am.

After 9.25am students and parents must report to the School Office to collect a

late pass which is given to the class

teacher.

ROAD SAFETY

Some thoughts on safe travel to school

Driving near school buses

There is a 40km/h speed limit for traffic passing a school bus that is setting down or picking up school children.

This speed limit is for all traffic travelling in the same direction as the bus, whether the bus is stationary or moving.

The 40km/h speed limit must be obeyed when the rear wig wag lights on the bus flash.

Flashing headlights on these buses also alert oncoming motorists that children are close by.

As a driver, remember: When the lights on the bus are flashing, you must slow down to 40 km/h.

Never park in or near a bus stop or bus zone.

For information about fines and demerit points, visit rms.nsw.gov.au

PBL @ DPS

FAST and FREQUENT PBL tokens: A reminder that each week our amazing token counters go around and collect tokens from each class and records how many each house has received for that week. This collection is so important for the PBL team to know who will be the winners at the end of each 5 weeks! Keep up the positive behaviour and showing the 3Rs! The teachers are always on the lookout for students to give PBL tokens too. PBL Committee

Term 1

Respect

Treat others as you would like to

be treated. (Be Fair.)

Responsibility

Do what you know is right.

(Be Caring)

Resilience

Stay positive. Bounce back.

(Be Brave)

Drummoyne Public School Email: drummoyne-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Rawson Ave, Drummoyne 2047 Phone: 02 9181 2636 or 02 9181 1927

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Week 3 FOCUS

Non-

Classroom

setting:

Independent Work

● I allow myself and others to learn by following classroom rules

● I work quietly

● I keep my hands, feet and objects to myself

● I am an independent learner

● I stay in my seat

● I have a go ● I ignore

distractions

SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES

Autumn Vacation Monday 16 April – Friday 27 April 2018 Staff Development Day Monday 30 April 2018 Winter Vacation Monday 9 July – Friday 20 July 2018 Staff Development Day Monday 23 July 2018 Spring Vacation Monday 1 October – Friday 12 October 2018 Summer Vacation Thursday 20 December – Friday 26 January 2019 Staff Development Day Monday 29 January 2019

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Band – Monday and Friday am

Contact Directions in Music on 9662 2211

Keyboard & Guitar – Tuesday and Thursday pm

Contact David Koh on 9411 3122

Greek Classes – Monday, Tuesday, Friday pm

Contact Charoulla Themistocleous on 0411 137 266

ChiFUNese Class – Thursday am

email admin@chifunese.com or call (02) 8006 8606

COMMUNITY NEWS (The following notices are listed as a service to the community but

are not necessarily endorsed by the school)

Drummoyne Public School Email: drummoyne-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Rawson Ave, Drummoyne 2047 Phone: 02 9181 2636 or 02 9181 1927

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Ever found yourself asking your child the same bland question about school?

“So, how was your day? What did you do at school today? What did you learn?”

If these are your default questions the chances are that you’ll get a one or two word reply along the lines, “Fine!” “Good!” “Okay” “Nothing much.”

These answers don’t really tell you a lot. On the other hand, these types of questions don’t ask a great deal.

So how can you move beyond the mundane when you talk with kids about their school days?

Set the atmosphere

It helps to create the right atmosphere for conversations. A quick “How was your day?” as you pick a child up from school is a rapport-builder or mood checker, but little more.

If you drive you may learn a bit on the trip home, particularly if you keep the radio off and are able to keep some distance between kids and mobile devices. Alternatively, walking home together may loosen up your child’s tongue and put them in the mood for talking.

Give kids a chance

Most kids need some time and space to unwind before expecting them to talk about their day, particularly if you are going to ask them questions. This makes sense as most adults would feel annoyed if they were assaulted as soon as they walked in the door about their day, “How was your day? What did you do? Who did you see?” Ahh! Stop!

Create conversations rather than ask questions

The dinner table makes a great place to talk, if all televisions are off, mobile devices are left behind and you take the time to make it more than a pit stop. One way to kick off a conversation is to ask kids if they’d like to hear about your day. From my experience kids are often interested in the most mundane things that go on in an adult’s day so don’t think you have to make it sounder grander than what it is. This gives kids permission to talk about their own days; your story can stimulate conversations which provides openings for kids to ask questions and share a little or in some cases a lot about their own day at school.

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Moving beyond asking, “What did you do at school?”by Michael Grose

insights

POSITIVE PARENTING

Interesting questions lead to interesting conversations

The questions you ask to prompt a conversation will often say a great deal about you and what you value. If you focus only on academic or learning questions, then it indicates that’s what you value. It helps to take conversations and your questions in different directions to get a multi-faceted window into your child’s school life but also an indication of your child’s interests, social skills and welfare. Here are some examples of question starters that may prompt different responses from kids about their time at school:

1. Tell me what made you laugh today?

2. Who did you play with at recess today?

3. Did you do anything that was brave?

4. If I spoke to your teacher, what would she tell me about you?

5. What did your teacher talk about today?

6. Is there anyone in your class who needs to be in time out?

7. Where’s the best place to hang out/play at school?

8. Tell me one good thing that happened to you today?

9. Who were you nice/kind/friendly to today?

10. Did anyone push your buttons today?

11. What did you do that you were proud of/happy with today?

12. What’s something you learned with a friend today?

13. What’s your teacher’s most important rule?

14. If today was musical instrument what would it be? Why?

15. If you were a teacher tomorrow, what would you teach the class?

Next time you’re ask a cliched and dull question about your child’s day stop yourself before you utter the words. Instead think outside the square and ask questions that may stimulate a response beyond “Fine” or “Nothing.” And remember they may not feel like talking, which is fine too. Like adults, kids need to be in the right mood and the right environment if they are going to share a meaningful conversation about their day.

Michael Grose

Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. He’s the author of 10 books for parents including Thriving! and the best-selling Why First Borns Rule the World and Last Borns Want to Change It, and his latest release Spoonfed Generation: How to raise independent children.

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Compulsory School AttendanceInformation for parents

Education for your child is important and regular attendance at school is essential for your child to achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options. NSW public schools work in partnership with parents to encourage and support regular attendance of children and young people. When your child attends school every day, learning becomes easier and your child will build and maintain friendships with other children.

What are my legal responsibilities?

Education in New South Wales is compulsory for all children between the ages of six years and below the minimum school leaving age. The Education Act 1990 requires that parents ensure their children of compulsory school age are enrolled at, and regularly attend school, or, are registered with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards for homeschooling.

Once enrolled, children are required to attend school each day it is open for students.

The importance of arriving on time

Arriving at school and class on time

• ensures that students do not miss out on important learning activities scheduled early in the day • helps students learn the importance

of punctuality and routine • gives students time to greet their

friends before class • reduces classroom disruption.

Lateness is recorded as a partial absence and must be explained by parents.

What if my child has to be away from school?

On occasion, your child may need to be absent from school. Justified reasons for student absences may include

• being sick, or having an infectious disease • having an unavoidable medical

appointment • being required to attend a

recognised religious holiday • exceptional or urgent family

circumstance e.g. attending a funeral.

Following an absence from school you must ensure that within 7 days you provide your child’s school with a verbal or written explanation for the absence. However, if the school has not received an explanation from you within 2 days, the school may contact you to discuss the absence.

Principals may decline to accept an explanation that you have provided if they do not believe the absence is in the best interest of your child. In these circumstances your child’s absence would be recorded as unjustified. When this happens the principal will discuss their decision with you and the reasons why.

Principals may request medical certificates or other documentation when frequent or long term absences are explained as being due to illness. Principals may also seek parental permission to speak with medical specialists to obtain information to collaboratively develop a health care plan to support your child. If the request is denied, the principal can record the absences as unjustified.

Travel

Families are encouraged to travel during school holidays. If travel during school term is necessary, discuss this with your child’s school principal. An Application for Extended Leave may need to be completed. Absences relating to travel will be marked as leave on the roll and therefore contribute to your child’s total absences for the year.

In some circumstances students may be eligible to enrol in distance education for travel periods over 50 school days. This should be discussed with your child’s school principal.

NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

My child won’t go to school.What should I do?

You should contact the principal as soon as possible to discuss the issue and ask for help. Strategies to help improve attendance may include a referral to the school’s learning and support team or linking your child with appropriate support networks. The principal may seek further support from the Home School Liaison Program to develop an Attendance Improvement Plan.

What might happen if my child continues to have unacceptable absences?

It is important to understand that the Department of Education and may be required to take further action where children of compulsory school age have recurring numbers of unexplained or unjustified absences from school.

Some of the following actions may be undertaken:

• Compulsory Schooling Conferences

You may be asked, along with your child, to attend a Compulsory Schooling Conference. The conference will help to identify the supports your child may need to have in place so they attend school regularly. The school, parents and agencies will work together to develop an agreed plan (known as Undertakings) to support your child’s attendance at school.

• Application to the Children’s Court - Compulsory Schooling Order

If your child’s attendance at school remains unsatisfactory the Departmentmay apply to the Children’s Court for a Compulsory Schooling Order.

The Children’s Court magistrate may order a Compulsory Schooling Conference to be convened.

• Prosecution in the Local Court

School and Department staff remain committed to working in partnership with you to address the issues which are preventing your child’s full participation at school. In circumstances where a breach of compulsory schooling orders occurs further action may be taken against a parent in the Local Court. The result of court action can be the imposition of a community service order or a fine.

What age can my child leave school?

All New South Wales students must complete Year 10 or its equivalent. After Year 10, and up until they reach 17 years of age, there are a range of flexible options for students to complete their schooling.

Working in Partnership

The Department of Education recognises that working collaboratively with students and their families is the best way to support the regular attendance of students at school.

We look forward to working in partnership with you to support your child to fulfil their life opportunities.

NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT WWW.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

If a student misses as little as 8 days in a school term, by the end of primary school they’ll have missed over a year of school.

Further information regarding school attendance can be obtained from the following websites

Policy, information and brochures

http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/programs/attendance.php

The school leaving age

http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/leavingschool/index.php

For further advice contact

Educational services

T 131 536

Learning and Engagement

Student Engagement and Interagency Partnerships

T 9244 5356

www.dec.nsw.gov.au

Do you need an interpreter?

If you need help with English and would like further information please call the Telephone Interpreter Service on 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language. The operator will get an interpreter on the line to assist you with your conversation. You will not be charged for this service.

©May 2015NSW Department of Education

ASHFIELD BOYS HIGH SCHOOL

We invite you to join us on our OPEN NIGHT to experience all that Ashfi eld Boys High School has to offer your son. We extend a special invitation to parents and children in Years 5 and 6.

DATE: Tuesday, 27th February 2018

TIME: 6:15pm – 8pm

LOCATION: Guests will be welcomed in the School Hall. Principal’s address at 6:30pm.

Ashfi eld Boys High School has built its reputation for excellence on progressive learning practice, individualised education and a focus on developing the growth of the whole child. Our aim is to inspire boys to develop their individual talents and achieve their full potential. We offer a quality education specifi cally designed for boys with a broad curriculum, a gifted and talented (GAT) extension program and social development through diverse extra-curricular activities.

Consistently, Ashfi eld Boys High School students achieve outstanding HSC results, have high rates of university entrance and compete with the state’s best in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits.

ASHHFIELD BOOYS HIGH SSCHOOL117 LIVERPOOL ROAD, ASHFIELDFor further Enquiries: PHONE 9798-6620 FAX: 9716-8004EMAIL: ashfi eldbo-h.school.@det.nsw.edu.auPRINCIPAL: MR DWAYNE HOPWOOD

Are you a Stay-at-Home Father or Father who is the primary carer

for your child/children?

OR

Are you a Working Father, working outside the home

with a child or children at home?

We would like to know more about you and your use of social media

and how this affects social connectedness and depression.

To access the survey, please copy the link below:

https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80J8O6jbc36tBuR

Or use your QR app to scan this QR code:

Should you choose to complete the survey and enter your email address at the end of the survey,

you will go into a draw for a chance to win one of two $50 e-gift cards from giftpay.com.au

This study is approved and funded by Monash University

For more information or any questions, please contact:

Chief Investigator Student Investigator Dr Alexis Foulstone Ashley Moore School of Psychological Sciences, Email: amoo24@student.monash.edu Email: a.foulstone@monash.edu

HEY

DADS!!!

Drummoyne Public School Volunteer Form Introduction Each year our parent community plays a vital role in supporting Drummoyne Public School. We are very fortunate to be part of such a great community! The richness of school life that the children enjoy is due to the ongoing support of parents, grandparents and friends of the school. One important avenue of support is through P&C organised activities. As a result of these activities, last year over $166,000 was given to the school through various projects. The purpose of this flyer, is to ask all families to support the organisation of one P&C activity this year. Our hope is that all families will ‘play a part’ in enriching the lives and learning of our children through volunteering for just one activity. Would you please indicate below one P&C activity or role that you would be willing to be involved in this year and hand to your child’s class teacher. This information will be collated and a member of the P&C will be in touch in due course. I hope that 2018 is a wonderful year for you and your family. Brian Dill PRINCIPAL

ACTIVITIES ⎕ Canteen – regular or occasional

⎕ Uniform Shop – one morning per fortnight (8:50am to 9:40am)

⎕ School Fete – various roles

⎕ Champagne Evening

⎕ Cancer Council Biggest Morning tea

⎕ Activityathon

⎕ Grandparent’s morning tea on Open Day

⎕ Trivia Night

⎕ Carols Evening

⎕ Mothers Day & Fathers Day Stalls

ROLES

⎕ Class parent

⎕ Executive role on the P&C

⎕ P&C Newsletter

⎕ Grants applications

⎕ Website co-ordinator

⎕ Sub-Committee role (playground, uniform shop, activityathon, canteen)

⎕ Other - skill or area of interest / expertise (please list below)

Name:

Child’s name:

Class:

Email:

Mobile:

Please return to the School Administration Office by Friday 14 February

30 January 2018

New Dance Program

Dear Parents,

As a mandatory part of the Creative Arts curriculum, this term all students will be participating in a whole school dance program organised by an experienced external provider, ‘Dancefever Multisport’. Dancefever Multisport have been teaching dance and physical education programs in primary schools since 1999 and are currently teaching in over 750 schools across NSW. Dancefever will provide two accredited dance staff who will teach the students Hip Hop, Jive, Tango, and contemporary and creative compositions. The program is structured for all ages and abilities and the students will not only learn dance routines and theory, but will also learn to interact and demonstrate appropriate social skills. Depending on your child’s class, the program will take place in the school hall on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting on Wednesday 31 January. Towards the end of term 1, the students will perform their newly learnt dance routines during a parent showcase. This date will be provided to parents through the school newsletter. Please complete the permission note below and return it to the school office with the payment of $45 by Friday 14 February. Funds are available to support families who are experiencing financial difficulties. Please contact the school if we can help. Thank you for your support of this excellent school initiative bringing skilled dance instructors into the school. Brian J Dill PRINCIPAL

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dancefever Dance Program

I give permission for my child ……………………………………………………. of class ………………. to participate in the Dancefever Program at a cost of $45.00. Signature of Parent/Caregiver: ………………………………………………………………..

Please pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. Please write your POP receipt number here ________________

30 January 2018 Dear Parents/Caregivers,

BOOK PACKS FOR 2018 As advised in the school newsletter at the end of last year, book pack payments for the year ahead were made directly to our suppliers, Kookaburra. Children will receive their packs over the next few days. If you have not purchased your child’s book pack you can now purchase them directly from the School Administration Office. The text books pack prices for each year group follow. Amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar for ease of processing by the office: Kindergarten $38

Year 1 $68 Year 2 $58

Year 3 $52 Year 4 $54 Year 5 $73 Year 6 $112

If there are difficulties with payment, please contact me to make alternate arrangements. Thank you for your ongoing financial support of the school. Yours sincerely,

Brian J Dill PRINCIPAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BOOK PACKS 2018 I would like to purchase the book pack my child: ……………………… of class: …………………. at the cost of $……….. . . Signature of Parent/Caregiver: ……………………………………………………………….. Please pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. Please write your POP receipt number here ________________

30 January 2018 Dear Parents/Caregivers,

SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS 2018 At Drummoyne Public School we provide our students with excellent teaching and learning programs and diverse opportunities to learn and grow. These programs can only be provided with the financial support of families. The following school requirements for 2018 have been fully endorsed by the P&C and have remained unchanged over the past several years. We ask that payment for these items should be made to the Administration Office no later than Friday 23 February to enable resources to be provided to students at the start of the school year.

Mathletics $11.00 Reading Eggs and Soundwaves $11.00

Paper, Photocopy Levy $20.00 Craft Levy $10.00 Community Language Resources $ 8.00 Home/Class Readers $10.00 P&C Enrichment, Technology and Innovation Fund $60.00 TOTAL $130.00

If there are difficulties with payment, please contact me to make alternate arrangements. Thank you for your ongoing financial support of the school. Sincerely,

Brian J Dill PRINCIPAL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS 2018: Please find enclosed payment of $............. for 2018 School Requirements for my child/ren. Name/s: ………………………………………………….. Class: ……………………………. Signature of Parent/Caregiver: ……………………………………………………………….. Please pay with the secure Parent Online Payment (POP) system on our school website under the MAKE A PAYMENT. Alternatively you can pay with cash or cheque to the school office. Please write your POP receipt number here ________________