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Term 1

Week 4

Principal’s Message

XIN NIAN KUAI LE

Happy Chinese New Year Meet the Teacher Nights Thank you to the many parents who attended these information evenings. The feed-

back from parents was that the information was very useful and the opportunity to

meet their child’s teacher was appreciated. Thank you to all the teachers for their

preparation and time on these evenings.

It’s not OK to be late or away from school

When students miss school, not only is their academic progress impeded, forcing them

to catch up on missed work (which some never do), they often miss important interac-

tions with their peers which can compound issues of social isolation and low self-

esteem. It takes strong parenting to ensure children are at school daily and on time. Of

course there will be times such as illness or genuine extenuating family circumstances,

when students should be away. These need to be a rarity rather than the norm.

Students are not exempt from attending school during the term.

Learning Support

Throughout 2018 learning support in K-6 will continue to be overseen by the Learning

Support Team (LST). This team is the key to ensuring that all students’ learning needs

are addressed. The Learning Support Team is chaired by Mrs Anthonizs, LaST, and con-

sists of the Principal, the School Counsellor, PBEL coordinator and class teachers. At

the weekly Learning Support Team meeting, students’ learning needs are discussed per

class teachers’ referrals. Referrals are prioritised, and if support is deemed appropri-

ate, it may be provided in a variety of ways. The methods we use to cater to student

learning needs at Wideview Public School include:

consultation between parents and teachers to make adjustments and accommoda-

tions to programs

Counsellor assessment

support staff and classroom teachers team-teaching

withdrawal by support staff for the implementation of intensive Literacy and

Numeracy programs

implementation of transition programs from Preschool to Kindergarten and

from Year 6 to high school

regular reviews of students’ progress regular reviews of students’ behaviour.

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Principal’s Message

Schedule of Payment

Change of assembly

time

Uniforms for sickbay

Book Club

Student School Bank-

ing

Active Kids Program

Uniform Shop

School Calendar

Coles for Schools

MultiLit

School Zones

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Schedule of Payment

All students will have received a schedule of payment last Thursday for Term 1 including subject contribu-

tions for Semester 1. All payments listed are due Friday 16 March. Copies of the notes are also available

from the school website.

Change of Assembly time Please note assembly has been changed to 2.00pm. This will continue for all of Term 1.

Some uniform items needed for sickbay

Sickbay is in need of

Girls blue ‘skorts’ in all sizes

Unisex blue sports shorts in all sizes

Boys grey shorts in all sizes

If you can supply some of these items, please bring them to the school reception.

Book Club

Dear Parents,

If you would like to assist in the distribution of book club orders please email Mrs Wadling at karen.wadling2@det.nsw.edu.au or see Mr Smith/Mrs Donahue in the library. You will be needed twice a term for approximately one hour on a Fri-

day morning to check orders are complete, sort into classes and deliver books to the classroom.

Thank you for your help.

Student School Banking

Student School Banking re-commenced last Wednesday. Existing account holders can bring their deposit

book to the office first thing in the morning and it will be returned to your teacher at the end of the day. If

you would like to join or would like information on the Student School Banking program, packs are availa-

ble from the office.

ACTIVE KIDS PROGRAM VOUCHERS – AVAILABLE NOW!

The NSW Government is helping kids get active with the new Active Kids program.

From 31 January 2018, parents, guardians and carers can apply for a voucher valued up to $100 per calen-

dar year for each student living in NSW, enrolled in school.

The voucher may be used with a registered activity provider for registration, participation and member-

ship costs for sport, fitness and active recreation activities.

The voucher can be used at any time during the calendar year it was issued.

To use the voucher, give the details to your registered activity provider.

The program runs year-round, so kids can get active at any time! Apply online at

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-active-kids-voucher

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A note from the uniform shop

OPENING HOURS

The usual uniform shop opening hours are:

Thursdays 8.30am – 10.00am | Mondays (even weeks) 3.00pm – 4.00pm

We accept payment by cash, card or cheque.

ONLINE ORDERS- Just download the Wideview App and shop for all your uniform needs at ‘Munchmonitors’.

All orders placed by Wednesday mornings will be delivered to classrooms on Thursdays.

User name: wps Password: munch2082

WINTER TUNICS- It’s hard to believe we are looking at our winter uniform stock in the shop already! Some deliv-

eries on our custom made stock can take 6-8 weeks. Please make your purchases for new winter tunics as soon as

possible so that we can ensure we have enough stock available. Or send us a message via the face book page or

email wideviewuniform@gmail.com to reserve a tunic now.

WINTER UNIFORM CLOTHING POOL DONATIONS- Keep in mind when ordering all new items that the uniform

shop constantly needs a top up of preloved winter tunics, jackets, long sleeved shirts, skivvy’s and trousers as we

enter the cooler months. We’ve just topped up the clothing pool rack so be sure to check it regularly for a bargain.

PLASTIC BAG DONATIONS- We are often in need of donations of clean plastic bags of all sizes. Please drop them

into the office or the shop.

FACEBOOK- The uniform shop now has an all new Facebook page to notify of opening hours and important infor-

mation. Please like and share the page and also feel free message us directly through the page.

SCHOOL CALENDAR The Calendar is updated each week. Please check regularly for any additions or

changes which will be marked in red for your convenience.

Term 1 2018

February

28 Wednesday Interrelate Year 5

23 Friday Swimming Carnival Ribbons Presented at

Assembly—2:00pm

Wideview Movie night

March

8 Thursday Zone Swimming Carnival at Hornsby Pool

1, 8 & 15 Thursday Interrelate Year 6

30 Friday Good Friday—Public Holiday

April

2 Monday Easter Monday—Public Holiday

13 Friday Last day of term

30 Monday Staff only return to school

Term 2 2018

May 1 Tuesday Students return

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Coles for Schools

Coles Sports for Schools is back to help Aussie kids stay fit and healthy. When you shop at Coles, you’ll re-

ceive Sports for Schools vouchers that the school can exchange for sports gear. The more vouchers we can

collect the more sports gear we can receive. There is a box in the foyer which will be emptied and counted

by Sarah Palmer and her committee each week. There is also a school collection box outside Coles at

Berowra.

Thank you Parents and Community

P&C Contributions in 2017 funded a new and exciting literacy program for Wideview Students. Thank you

to all parents who made a contribution to P&C through attending fund raising activities and/or contrib-

uting to the voluntary fund. The school has been able to purchase the training and resources to imple-

ment the Multilit and Minilit programs.

The reasoning behind implementing this program is MULTILIT was developed by researchers at the Mac-

quarie University Special Education Centre. The program can be adopted by parents after some initial

training and it provide considerable gains in reading proficiency.

However gains in reading are only one part of the equation. Research has shown that for many children,

participation in the program and the improvements they made had led to increased levels of confidence,

greater enjoyment in reading, improved attitudes to school and schoolwork, and a broadening of their

world.

The main areas in which improvements were seen were in the decoding of texts and confidence in read-

ing. Improvements were also observed in fluency, comprehension, reading levels and attitudes towards

school.

We are very excited to be introducing this program to our students and very thankful for the $6000 P&C

donated to the school to make this happen.

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TOMORROW! TOMORROW! TOMORROW!

FRIDAY 23rd February from 6pm. Movie starts @ approx. 7.45pm

Please join us at our ‘Welcome to Wideview Movie Night’ tomorrow evening! It is

going to be a fun, relaxed evening where the children can enjoy some after school

entertainment together with their families and friends. We really hope you can make it.

Where - The inflatable screen and picnic area will be located on the grass next to

primary (behind the tennis courts)

Cost - The P&C is covering the cost of the movie, however your donation on the night

would be welcome

When - Arrivals from 6pm onwards. The movie will begin as soon as it is dark

enough, which should be around 7.45pm.

Please help - Here is the link to the volunteer roster for year 1-6 parents.

30 mins of your time will be greatly appreciated. Many hands make light work and by

spreading the workload everyone can have a great night!

There are still lots of spots that need to be filled so please jump on board.

https://signup.zone/movie-night-2018

Please note: In the event of wet weather we will reschedule the event.

The infants playground and play equipment will be out of bounds

Contact: Michelle Bowden

Phone: 0425 316 008

WHAT TO BRING 1. Your family members. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No drop offs.

This event is for current Wideview students and their families.

2. A picnic blanket, cushions, beanbags or low chairs. If you bring full height chairs, please set up at

the back.

3. Some gold coins if you want to make a donation to the P&C and/or buy some raffle tickets.

4. Any food, snacks and drinks you might like. You can BYO picnic and/or purchase the items that

will be available for sale.

If required, please bring your own gluten free bread for the BBQ as APEX are not able to supply

this.

No Alcohol

No Glass

5. Insect repellent

6. Torches to cross the oval or head down the back stairs at the end of the night

WHAT YOU CAN BUY

Apex BBQ

Sausage Sandwiches $3.00

Steak Sandwiches $5.00

Drinks

Cans- Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite & Fanta $2.00

Bottled Water $2.00

Fruit Juice Poppers $1.50

Snacks Popcorn bags $3

Chips Honey Soy Chicken $1.50

Mixed Lolly bags (Natural Conf Co.) $1.00

Freddo Frogs 50c

*There will also be a coffee van and ice cream van*

Novelty Items 1. Flashing Star Wand $3.00

2. Flashing Prism Stick $3.00

3. Flashing necklace $2.00

4. Flashing rings $2.00

Bubble wands $1.00

If you can, please put your name on the roster https://signup.zone/movie-night-2018

TERM ONE 2018

February 2018 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

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Canteen Open for Snacks at Lunch

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Bec Marr 22

Kath Edgar 23

Virginia Pieper and Dani Choate

March 2018 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

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Katrina Mancer 2

Nicole Droder

Nic Taylor

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Canteen Open for Snacks at Lunch

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Mary Chivers 8

Ingrid Robertson 9

Viv Halbedl

Julia Vaughan

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Canteen Open for Snacks at Lunch

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Bec Marr 15

Michelle Bowden

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Kerstin O’Sullivan and Anne Chilton

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Canteen Open for Snacks at Lunch

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Melissa Hicks 22

Kath Edgar 23

Virginia Pieper and Dani Choate

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Canteen Open for Snacks at Lunch

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Janelle Berger 29

Bridie Spratt 30 Good Friday

Regards Dianne Stoddart Canteen Manager EMAIL : wideviewcanteen@gmail.com FACEBOOK : www.facebook.com/Cafe4Kids ONLINE ORDERING : www.munchmonitor.com user name: WPS password: munch2082 PHONE : 9456 1655

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Extra-Curricular Activities at Wideview 2018 Term 1

Activity Available to Run by Where and when Costs Contact Teacher/s Other information

Band - Senior Year 3-6 by audition

Malcolm Harpur Assembly Hall, Thursday 8am $70 per term to Band Committee

Malcolm Harpur While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required

Band- Junior Year 3-6 Malcolm Harpur Music Room, Wednesday 1:20pm

$70 per term to Band Committee

Malcolm Harpur While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required

Choir -Primary Years 3-6 Amy Asmanas and Lisa Hayward

Assembly Hall, Monday and Tuesday 1:10-1:40

$50 per child includes $35 songs/shirt

Amy Asmanas

Choir- Infants Year 1 and 2 Kinder from Semester 2

Jo Chapman and Kylie Follows

Assembly Hall, Friday 8:40 -9am, starting 23 February

Nil Jo Chapman and Kylie Follows

All children will need an A4 display folder for words of songs

Dance - Junior Years 3 and 4 Candice Arnold -footloosestudios@gmail.com

Assembly Hall, Wednesday 8am to 9am $88 per term plus $88 costume fee Payable to Candice Jones

Amy Asmanas

Group is limited to 24 dancers, selected by audition in Term1. Dancers will also need black jazz shoes. Some excursion fees will also apply.

Dance - Senior Years 5 and 6 Candice Arnold -footloosestudios@gmail.com

Assembly Hall, Tuesday 8am to 9am $88 per term plus $88 costume fee Payable to Candice Jones

Amy Asmanas and Chelsea Hefford

Group is limited to 24 dancers, selected by audition in Term1. Dancers will also need black jazz shoes. Some excursion fees will also apply.

Guitar group – Senior

Year 3-6 by audition

Joe Manton- contact Mal Harpur at school

Music Room, Friday 8am $70 per term to Band Committee

Mal Harpur While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required

Guitar group – Junior

Year 3-6 Joe Manton- contact Mal Harpur

Music Room, Friday 8:40am $70 per term to Band Committee

Mal Harpur While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required

Japanese Club Year 3-6 Danielle Donahue Library Thursday lunch after eating Mrs Donahue Commitment for the year

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Activity Available to Run by Where and when Costs Contact Teacher/s Other information

Percussion Group - Senior

Year 2-6 Mal Harpur 3H room Tuesday 8:30am $70 per term to Band Committee

Malcolm Harpur Attend Eisteddfods While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required

Recorders - Beginners

Years 1-6 M.McNaught 0419 483238 Music room, Monday 8:45 – 9:05am $70 per term to Band Committee

Malcolm Harpur While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required

Recorders – Opera House Group

Years 2 - 6 M.McNaught 0419 483238 Music room, Monday 8-8:40am

$70 per term to Band Committee

Malcolm Harpur Major performance at the Opera House While payment is by the term commitment for the year is required

Spanish Classes Vicky Huyskens 0478198771 Old WOOSH Building Mon-Tue-Wed and Friday

Please call Vicky for cost

n/a

Language classes Michelle Adamson- 0450 694 608 Assembly Hall Monday 3:20-4:20 Please call Michelle for cost

n/a

Action Dance Jodie Williams -0456 706 515 Assembly Hall, Tuesday 3:30-6pm and Wednesday 4-8m

Please call Tiffany for further information

n/a

Belcastro School of Dance

Jan Belcastro -94562638 or 0408473 803 Assembly Hall, Thursday 3:30-5pm Please call Jan n/a

Footloose Dance Candice Arnold 94434593 footloosestudios@gmail.com

Assembly Hall, Monday 4:30-6pm and Thursday 5:15-7:30pm

Please call Candice

Karate GKR Karate

Peter Durant 0404 092 747 Assembly Hall, Monday 6-8;30pm Assembly Hall, Saturday 10:00am-11:30

Please call GKR Karate

Exceptional Learning Opportunities for Boys

Leadership, Citizenship, Science, Technology, Creative Arts and Sporting Excellence

OPEN NIGHTTuesday 6 March 2018

The staff and students of ABHS invite families and their sons to attend the Annual Open Night to hear about innovative programs designed specifically for boys.

Peats Ferry Rd, Asquith Phone: 9477 3508 www.asquithboy-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

5:15pm - Hall displays open5:40pm - Official start of the evening with Principal’s address,

followed by tours of the school, concluding at 7:45pm.