635 Mowbray Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066 T: 9428 3200 F: 9418 8027 E: mowbray-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.mowbray-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Recent visit by Dr Kristy Goodwin On Monday this week, we had a visit from Dr Kristy Goodwin discussing healthy and helpful ways for children to use technology. All students Year 3 – 6 had an interactive information session with Kristy, the staff had professional learning in the afternoon and there was a parent session in the evening. It was great to see so many parents attend, as bringing up children in the digital age can prove challenging. I have attached an eBook summary link that you can use to follow up on the information given on Monday night. https://drkristygoodwin.com/ryc/ There are also some professional recording of popular parent seminars https://drkristygoodwin.com/video_seminars/ There is also a 20% discount if you use the code ‘ryc20’. PAN Last Friday night was an amazing showcase of the 2018 Mowbray Public School Performing Art talent. All our bands, choirs, string ensembles and dance groups performed during the evening. It was fantastic to see so many smiling faces, and so many children who appeared in multiple performances. A big THANK YOU goes to the teaching staff, conductors, parent supporters and organisers for their help with all the groups this year. Thanks also to the volunteers that came to the showcase to support. It is easy to see why Mowbray has such a great reputation in the Creative Arts arena! Chatzfest Each year our children from Year 3 – 6 participate in a video making competition called Chatzfest. Our community of schools (Chatswood, Castle Cove, Chatswood High School) all enter movies to compete. This year’s theme was ‘10’. This year we had two winners in the Junior Primary Section from 4T, Leo S, Gwen S, Bella J, Raniya K and Daniel C for Top Ten People Who Changed the World and from 3S Hudson S, Alina V, Matthew M, Karina G and Tanya G for Ten News. We also has a winner in the Primary Class section, 3LP with This Is Us. A big congratulations to our winners and well done to all the students who made class or group films. Music Tour to Tumit - correction Apologies that I missed out on thanking a couple of people for the recent music tour for their correct

role. Kathryn Tabalon and Lipa Das were the main Coordinators of the Music Tour. Apologies ladies!

Returning late or not returning in 2019? If your family will be taking extended holidays over the December/January break and your child will be returning late in 2019, can you please fill in the form attached to this newsletter with your proposed date of return. It is important that we have documentation to prove that you are returning for official records. If you are not returning can you please also fill in this form so we have a better chance of correctly forming 2019 classes.

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

TERM 4 – DATES TO REMEMBER

WEEK 5

Wednesday 14 November

Swim School – Years 3-6

Thursday 15 November

Kindergarten 2019 Orientation - 9.30-11am Swim School – Years 3-6

Friday 16 November Swim School – Years 3-6

WEEK 6

Monday 19 November Swim School – Years K-2

Tuesday 20 November K-6 Assembly – presented by KS Swim School – Years K-2

Wednesday 21 November

Swim School – Years K-2

Thursday 22 November

Swim School – Years K-2

Friday 23 November Swim School – Years K-2 School Spectacular Excursion and Dance Performance

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who will receive their awards at the K-6 School Assembly on Tuesday 20 November – presented by KS).

School Banners

Class Name

4H Juliet R

Gold Awards

KT Sophie R

KS Bridget M

KA Cayleigh M

1PC Yuta S, Hannah N

1K Kyla C, Max EB, Angus Mc, Noah I

1N Sophie G, Jawat A

1M Ada W

2H Kayto Y, Khaled AN, Luhain S

2F Aisha J, Manuela CG

2C Keaton VDH, Ellie R

3S Tanya G

3B Sara R, Aeden L, Sophie R

3LP Veer P, Jeremy F

4T Isha N, Lily S

6F Dylan P

6M Alex B, Charli S, Imogen M

CAROLINE ALFORD PRINCIPAL

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OFFICE NEWS

Term Accounts: Thank you to all the families that have paid for their term accounts. Payment was due by Friday 9th November. Reminders will be sent home and please pay these immediately. Lost Property: The Lost Property buckets are brimming with forgotten items. Please go and do some digging to find your child’s lost items in the buckets under the purple stairs past the library. Please also remember to label everything! Contacting the Office: Please ensure that you include your child’s name and class in your email to enable the staff to forward it to the correct person.

Book Club

Students have now received the latest Book Club order forms this week. Forms must be returned to the office by Wednesday 21 November at the latest. SUE LEECE ADMIN MANAGER

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SCHOOL NEWS

Dr Kristy Goodwin and GenReady

Over the last 2 weeks we have had some excellent parent, staff and student sessions.

GenReady

In Week 3 Haley Walsh from GenReady presented to Stage 2 and Stage 3 Parents and Students. Her session were centred around "Where Babies Come From” and “Puberty Ready”.

These sessions were extremely informative and provided excellent information for parents and students about the growth and change that children face in late Primary School and early High School.

Dr Kristy Goodwin

On Monday this week Dr Kristy Goodwin, a digital parenting educator, author and researcher, presented 4 sessions to Stage 2 and Stage 3 students, staff and parents. She translated the latest research about how technology is shaping childhood into essential information for students and parents. Dr Kristy spoke about how to understand the latest risks to kids’ online safety as well as the health and learning towards technology. These sessions were extremely engaging and helpful for all and we are extremely thankful for all the information that Dr Kristy Goodwin provided us with.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Festival of Children’s Music

On Tuesday 30th October, our Stage 2 Choir performed in The Festival of Children’s Music at The

Concourse, Chatswood. It was a tiring day but lots of fun. Our concert went for two hours and we

performed 11 songs. During the performance we had a beautiful view from the top of the recital hall

with other alto singers. We practised the songs every week on a Thursday since Term 2. Some of us

were practising every day on the way to school too! We performed with choirs, dancers and musicians

from 12 other public schools in our area. During our 3 combined practises and our final performance

we met with old friends and made new ones. Lots of us were tired at the end but celebrated an

excellent show with treats like ice-cream.

Harriet M & Maeve C

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SCHOOL NEWS

MUSIC AT MOWBRAY Did you watch "Don't Stop the Music" on ABC Sunday night? If not, you can go to ABC iview and catch up now before next weeks episode! Realise how lucky we are to have Band and Strings offered at Mowbray! https://iview.abc.net.au/show/dont-stop-the-music If you are unsure if your child should start learning an instrument then you may find the following TED talk interesting. https://www.ted.com/talks/anita_collins_how_playing_an_instrument_benefits_your_brain?language=en

JOINING THE BAND in 2019

Reminder to register online to join the Band in 2019. ALL students who

wish to take part in the blow test MUST be registered to participate. https://portal.msmusic.com.au/mowbrayband

Low Brass Scholarships: In 2019 we will be offering scholarships for new students taking up the Euphonium and Tuba. There will be one

scholarship available for each of these instruments consisting of one year's free instrument hire and reduced band fees (50% of the annual fee). Scholarships will be awarded by the Conductors and Band Convenor, based on the "blow test" results and application letter. Applications should be submitted to mowbrayband@gmail.com

JOINING THE STRINGS in 2019

All students currently in Years K to 5 are also invited to join the Strings Program. If you are interested in joining the Mowbray Strings Program in 2019 please register before 1 December 2018 https://portal.msmusic.com.au/mowbraypsstrings Limited spots available and registrations close end of week 7.

Should you have any queries about learning an instrument or joining the Strings Program please email: mowbraypsstrings@msmusic.com.au

Flyers for both the Mowbray Band and Mowbray Strings are also included

in this newsletter with more information.

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FOOD STALLS

Are you interested in running an International Food Stall at Celebrate Mowbray?

Please submit your application via the instructions below if you are interested in running at stall.

Who: We would love to encourage any family from Mowbray PS to run a stall.

Country or region: Please select a country or region that you will be representing.

Food: Please indicate what food you will be making/selling. This can be handmade or purchased food in bulk.

How many Stalls: We are aiming for 10 stalls.

What quantity is needed: We would like each Stall to provide around 100 food items to sell. This could include 50 savory and 50 sweet items.

How will this be paid for: P&C will reimburse you for the cost of the food. However, we will provide further details once 10 stalls have been selected.

Stall setup: We will provide you with tables and some lettering to make a poster or banner! But we would love you to be as creative as you would like!

Raised funds: All money raised will go to the school!

How to submit your application:

Please submit this on School Stream or send an email to kristen.maginnis@det.nsw.edu.au . Please include: (Name of stalls, country or region, food to be sold, how many tables, any further equipment required).

Once we have received your request we will then look through your application and be in touch with you to confirm your place at Celebrate Mowbray!

We are looking forward to receiving your request forms!

Please submit your application by Friday 16th November!

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635 Mowbray Road, Lane Cove NSW 2066 T: 9428 3200 F: 9418 8027 E: mowbray-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.mowbray-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Leaving the school in 2018 or Arriving late in 2019?

Dear Parents/carers,

The first day of school for Year 1 – 6 students next year will be Wednesday 30 January, 2019. Kindergarten students will be completing their Best Start interviews in the first week and officially start on Monday 4 February, 2019.

It is vital, for class and staff organisation purposes, that we know if your child/children will not be returning to Mowbray PS or be returning late next year. Some families take extended holidays in January/February and we need to know your return date so your enrolment can be counted.

This note does not apply to any 2018 Year 6 students.

Please return this note to the office as soon as possible

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Not returning in 2019

Name Current Class New School in 2019

Signed ____________________________________ (parent/carer) Date: ______________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Returning late in 2019

Name 2018 class Expected return date

Reason for late return _____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Signed ____________________________________ (parent/carer) Date: ______________________