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Week 7 – Friday 6 September 2019
K-2 Disco – TONIGHT! I am sure our K-2 students are eagerly awaiting this afternoon’s disco! Tickets can still be purchased at the door if you didn’t manage to book online. Please make sure you stay on school grounds with your child/ren and join the Dem community over a cake or sausage sizzle. All students will be required to wear a wristband which has their name and a parent/carer’s contact number, just in case you are separated during the afternoon/evening. I am looking forward to seeing you here!
Festival of the Arts The Festival of the Arts is on next Wednesday! We are excited to see all our students perform and show us what they have been so diligently rehearsing throughout the year, and look forward to seeing many of you there. Our bands will be first on the program and will be set up on the 3-6 playground before we move into the Hall for the other group performances. Please make sure your child has eaten a light dinner prior to returning to school by 5:30pm to meet teachers in classrooms in their nominated groups. These are the following backstage areas where students will meet and return to after they have performed:
Senior Band meet in KAY
Intermediate Band meet in KNB
Junior Band meet in KLH
String Ensemble meet in 1LJ
Recorder Group meet in 1CB
K-2 Choir meet in 1SP
Junior Choir meet in 1MM
Senior Choir meet in 1JA
Musical cast meet in 6JM
See page 7 of this newsletter for another copy of the permission note if required.
Annie Musical - We still need your help! Please refer to the costume and props lists at the end of this newsletter. The musical team will be grateful for any of these items that you may be able to LOAN or DONATE to ensure we can provide a dazzling performance in November! Please clearly label the item with either DONATE or LOAN (with YOUR NAME & PHONE NUMBER) and bring to the office. All loaned items will be returned by the end of November 2019 (after the final performance on 20 November 2019). Thank you for your help!!
The Dem
Newsletter What’s On In Term 3 2019?
Monday 9 September
* Zone Field Carnival at ES
Marks (Moore Park)
* Festival of the Arts
rehearsals (during class time)
Tuesday 10 September
* Zone Track Carnival at ES
Marks (Moore Park)
* School Tour, starts 9:15am
* ICAS Writing
Wednesday 11 September
* Intermediate Band
* Festival of the Arts 6:30pm
Thursday 12 September
* Senior Band
* ICAS Spelling
* Year 6 yearbook photos
(students to wear their Year 6
shirts)
Friday 13 September
* Junior Band
* Lend Lease community
working bee
Saturday 14 September
* Annie Musical working bee
Sunday 15 September
* P&C Gardening working bee
Monday 16 September
* Ribbon Assembly, from
9:15am on the 3-6 Playground
* Kindergarten G&T
Information night
Tuesday 17 September
* ICAS English
Wednesday 18 September
* P&C Meeting, from 6:30pm in
the School Library
Year 5 camp Last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Year 5 travelled to Canberra! They were very excited to attend this three day camp. I would like to thank all the Year 5 team, including Ms Catherine Bruce, Ms Rebecca Rawson, Ms Kate Crilly, Mr Zach Nicholls and Mr Kym Waterson for their presence and supervision this week. It was a jam-packed 3 days and I enjoyed being able to experience it with everyone! Here is what one student had to say: “Three days to learn about the history of our capital city, while having fun on the way. It was a tiring few days, having to wake up at 5:45am nearly every morning, but year 5 definitely enjoyed it. Many of the activities were very interesting and we learned a lot about Canberra, the Government and Australia's history. The AIS and Questacon were certainly crowd-pleasers, with interactive activities that built on the students’ knowledge without them knowing. During the second day, we visited the War Memorial where we learnt a lot about Australia's history throughout different war’s while watching videos on recreated airplane battles. On the second night we went to the cinemas and watched ‘The Lion King’. You got chips if you didn’t fall asleep and the movie was so good that for a period after the movie people continued to sing songs from it. On the last day we visited Government house and Parliament house. We got to see how the parliament operated and what happened in a normal government meeting. Year 5 did a role play, pretending to be a part of Australia’s parliament. In the end, year 5 camp was a lot of fun and it was an extremely worthwhile and educational trip.” (written by Zara in 5ZN).
Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) Last week, Year 5 students undertook an educational tour of the national capital where they had the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist the cost of this excursion, the Australian Government contributes funding of $20 per students under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion and was used to subsidise the cost of transport and additional staff attending.
Zone Track and Field Carnivals Good luck to all students representing the Dem at the Zone Athletics carnivals next week. A reminder that this year the carnivals are being held at ES Marks at Moore Park and students will travel by bus together as a team to and from the events. The team from the Dem is 80 strong and travelling as a group is great for team spirit! The Zone Field will be held on Monday 9 September and the Zone Track on Tuesday 10 September. Parents are welcome to attend.
Working Bees Next week are we have three working bees: On Friday 13 September the Dem will be hosting around 15 employees from Lend Lease who participate in an annual local community program. These employees will be helping around the school with a number of activities such providing all-purpose weather treatment of seats and garden beds, assisting with building of musical props and helping out in the library. The Dem very much appreciates this community initiative and the value their efforts adds to our school. Should you have any queries in regards to this event, please email Ashley Grimmond ([email protected]). On Saturday 14 September we will kick off the first Annie musical working bee focusing on cutting and sewing for the many costumes required. If you can assist by following some simple patterns or making simple alterations we would love to hear from you. Any sewing machines that you can bring in on the day would also be appreciated. Please email Myra Wearne ([email protected]) and write MUSICAL as the subject line of your email. We will also continue working on props construction, so if you have the skills to assist in this area, please come along. The working bee will start at 9:30am.
On Sunday 15 September, the P&C will be holding their Term 3 gardening working bee. All parent and child helpers are welcome to come along and assist with tidying up garden beds, clean up leaf litter from drains and other general gardening activities. Lunch will be provided on the day. Please contact Lucy Sarto via the P&C website http://www.thedempc.com.au for more information.
P&C: Spell-a-thon Word lists for Spell-a-thon have been sent home. Students have plenty of time to practice their words and be ready for the Spell-a-thon test on Tuesday 17 September during class time. Papers will be marked on Friday 20 September at 9am. If you would like to help the P&C with marking these tests please email Myra Wearne at [email protected].
2019 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Tuesday 10 September for Writing Thursday 12 September for Spelling
Tuesday 17 September for English Thursday 19 September for Maths
All tests are held after school at the Dem. Registered students are supervised on the playground from 3:00pm until 3:30pm and in classrooms until 4:30pm. Please collect children from the Tuckshop area at 4:30pm after all ICAS tests. If you have any queries regarding the upcoming ICAS tests, please email Mr Kym Watterson, K-2 Deputy Principal and ICAS Coordinator ([email protected]).
Enrolling now We are currently enrolling for 2020. If you have children commencing in Kindergarten next year please present your enrolment forms at the office ASAP. The first Kindergarten Information session will take place in the next fortnight and orientation days are being confirmed now. Myra Wearne, Principal ([email protected])
SCHOOL NEWS
Term 2 Statements of Account reminders Reminders were emailed Friday 6 September 2019. Before paying online (via POP) please check what is still outstanding on your account. You can click on the 'Make a payment for (your child's name)' link from a school account email or call the Office on 9955 2822. Please keep a note of payments made so that you do not accidentally pay for items twice. Thank you.
The School Photographer You can order additional photos online at www.theschoolphotographer.com.au or call the School Photographer for more information on 9674 9824.
for band, flag & library monitor, house captain, student executive and Year 6 fun photos use the access code: 19S1426VT37N
for student and class photos use the access code: X1426VT37N
K-2 Games Club requesting donations of games
Do you have any games, puzzles, card games or other old games that you can donate to the Dem K-2 Games Club? Thank you!! KSB and 2SB
School Travel
Students should be using their Student Opal Cards for school
travel only and must tap on at the start and tap off at the end
of each trip as a condition of use of their card.
You can update student details (and apply for a new card) online at
https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/ or see https://www.opal.com.au/en/about-
opal/opal-for- school-students If you have any questions or concerns about the school buses: 665w (morning) & 664w (afternoon) call Willoughby Depot: 9941 9215;
667w (afternoon) call North Sydney Depot: 9245 9261;
568w (afternoon) call Willoughby Depot: 9941 9215. For timetable and routing information please check the Opal app or follow this link: https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/school-buses/
FABStar! FABStar! is an initiative to recognise positive behaviours in the playground. A FABStar! slip was drawn from all the students who received FABstar! slips in recognition of their positive behaviour on the playground last week.
This week’s K-2 Fabstar! is Marcel in Kindergarten. He saw someone on the playground who was upset and alone and offered to play with them to help cheer them up! Wow, Marcel! Keep up the great work!
BAND NEWS
Photos for our band display Thank you to those parents who have sent in a photo of their child playing their instrument in school uniform. We'd love to improve our display. Please bring photos in to the office or to Ms Crilly in 5KC.
Festival of the Arts – Wednesday 11 September Students are required to be at school at 5:30pm on Wednesday 11 September for a 6:30pm start. Thank you to all families who have returned their FOA notes to the office. If you are yet to return your note (see next page), please bring it in to the office ASAP.
Combined Rehearsal at Cammeraygal – Thursday 19 September On Thursday 19 September, Senior Band will attend a day of combined rehearsals at Cammeraygal High School. The day will conclude with a short concert. Please return your note to the office ASAP.
Junior Band Concert – Thursday 26 September Junior Band students are in the spotlight at this term's Junior Band concert! Notes will be sent home shortly and should be returned to the school office. Students are required to arrive at the school hall no later than 5:45pm for a 6pm start. Family and friends are invited! We can't wait to show you our progress this year.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday 11 September: Festival of the Arts (All Bands and Band Club) meet at school by 5:30pm for 6:30pm start – permission note on the next page.
Thursday 19 September: Senior Band combined rehearsal at Cammeraygal High School
Thursday 26 September: Junior Band Concert in the School Hall
Band Rehearsals – 7:45am in the Hall Thank you for helping students to get to rehearsals on time in the morning. All rehearsals begin at 7:45am and it is important that students arrive on time to set up and warm up prior to playing.
Senior Band: Thursday;
Intermediate Band: Wednesday;
Junior Band: Friday.
Rehearsal or Tutorial enquiries: Contact Directions in Music on 9662 2211
General band enquiries: Ms Kate Crilly: [email protected]
P&C News
Thank you to the wonderful K-2 Disco organisers and volunteers – I am sure that it will be another great K-2 Disco tonight. Lots of amazing cakes being donated too. Many thanks for your generosity!
We have a busy weekend of working bees next weekend with the Musical Working Bee on Saturday 14 September and the Grounds Working Bee on Sunday 15 September. The Spell-a-thon is being held on Tuesday 17 September. Please see below and the next page for more information.
Please join us at the next P&C meeting on Wednesday 18 September at 6:30pm in the School Library.
More Dem P&C information: http://www.thedempc.com.au
If you'd like to get involved, or would like more information on anything please contact me at [email protected]
President Dem P&C, David Bond
The Spell-a-thon Quiz will be held on Tuesday 17 September 2019 in classrooms during school time. The funds raised will again be used to support the school’s three year (2018-2020) Technology Plan. This year, monies will help fund the purchase of laptops for use in classrooms as well as costly printing materials for the 3D printer utilised in digital technology projects. Last year’s Technology objective was getting iPads into each classroom and expanding the Sphero robotic programme. Students raised a fantastic $21,000 which was a great contribution to this objective. The Quiz will be marked on Friday 20 September and sent home with students. Last year’s pizza party for the classes which raised the most money was thoroughly enjoyed by the students so we’ve decided to hold this prize again. There will also be Trophies and Giant Teddies for the classes which get the most correct words. We thank you in advance for your support in making this event both an educational and financial success for the students of the Dem School. MARKING HELP NEEDED: We need Volunteers to help mark the Spell-a-thon quiz papers on Friday 20 September 2019 from 9am. If you can help please email: [email protected] Thank you!
P&C News continued
P&C News continued
P&C Events:
Date Event Dem School Volunteers Required
6 Sep K-2 Disco
School Community Event
Volunteer Here – Tickets, Cake Stall,
BBQ, Logistics
15 Sep Working Bee – Gardens School Community Event
Yes – Gardening Enthusiasts, turn up
on day
17Sep Spellathon FUNdraiser Yes – Markers on Friday 20 Sep am
T4, Oct 2040 Movie Night for Parents + Yr 5-6
School Community Event Yes - Ushers
T4, Nov Interrelate Program Sydney Community Event No
T4, Dec Dem School Fair FUNdraiser,
School Community Event
Yes - TBA
UNIFORM SHOP The Uniform Shop sells new and second-hand school uniforms.
Regular opening hours during School Term: Monday 8.30am – 9.30am;
Tuesday 8.30am – 9.30am;
Wednesday 8.30am – 9.30am;
Friday 8.30am – 9.30am and 2.30pm – 4pm. Email uniform orders to [email protected] See: http://www.thedempc.com.au/uniform-shop/ for more information.
TUCKSHOP Hot food can only be ordered through Munch Monitor. Steps to set-up your Munch Monitor account:
1. Go to: www.munchmonitor.com/Account/Login 2. New users need to register
(school ID is “nsds”; school password is munch2060”) Munch Monitor questions email: [email protected] See: http://www.thedempc.com.au/tuck-shop/ for more information
LOST PROPERTY Please check Lost Property (located in the Pacific Building near the
Uniform Shop) for items you may have lost!
Dem Community News Picky Eating Information Harmony Room, Mosman Art Gallery on Thursday 12 September from
7pm to 8pm. Cost $15; email: [email protected]; call 99083833 or register: https://bodymatters.com.au/event-registration/picky-eating
Lane Cove Festival For a full listing of festival events please visit: http://www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/Community/LoveWhereYouLive/CouncilEvents/Pages/September.aspx
Traditional Japanese craft workshops at The Japan Foundation, Sydney! Kids can dye their own indigo cloth on 28 September, or paint wooden balancing blocks on 10 October. More info and bookings at jpf.org.au
Family Fun Day at the Parliament of NSW on Friday 11 October 2019. Follow the children’s trail; enter the guessing competition, participate in the arts and crafts; visit the historic legislative chambers and places rarely open to the public; give your first speech as a Member of Parliament in the chambers. FREE ENTRY Activities 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. All Welcome. www.parliament.nsw.gov.au Parliament of New South Wales 6 Macquarie Street, Sydney. Hornsby Relay For Life: weekend 2& 3 November 2019 at Rofe Park, Galston Road, Hornsby Heights. During the 24 hour festival, registered teams take turns to walk, run or jog, relay style, with the aim to keep at least one team member on the track for the entire 24 hours in order to fundraise to provide vital support for Cancer Council NSW. For more information,
see: https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/event/relay-for-life-hornsby/
Kids First OT K-6 holiday handwriting workshop focuses on pencil grip, formation, letter sizing and spacing, punctuation, posture, concentration, speed and legibility. Groups are small (4-6 children) so our Paediatric OT's can provide one on one assistance. Call 1300 850418. CatholicCare Family Centres parenting programs are free or low cost. To find out more contact [email protected] or call us on 8425 8700
Dance Over The Spectrum (DOTS) Specialised dance therapy classes for kids with special needs in Crows Nest. Capacity building focus in a fun, sensory supported environment. Visit our website www.dotsdanceoverthespectrum.com for more information about us.
Australian Red Cross blood donations.
Call 13 14 95 or visit: https://www.donateblood.com.au/donate
Oral Health Services for children under 18 years. General dental treatment is free at NSW
Public Dental Health Clinics contact 1300 732 503
Key Assets: Looking for foster carers – please call: 1800 WE CARE or see iwanttofoster.com.au
Volunteer Host Families needed for overseas students arriving in Australia in 2019
Student Exchange Australia New Zealand www.studentexchange.org.au
World Education Program (WEP) Australia wep.org.au
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'ANNIE' STAGE DRESSING & PROPS (The show is set in 1930's New York) HIGHLIGHTED items are critical to the script
MISS HANNIGAN'S DESK
Timber if poss.
Simple style, and okay if worn,
rough looking.
TIMBER CHAIRS
4 OR 5
A little worn is fine, but must still be practical
ORNATE STANDARD LAMP
Can also be in less than great condition
ORPHANS PILLOWS, white sheets, old style blankets X 7 plus
8 or 10 folded WHITE SHEETS plus
a further pile of miscellaneous bedding (sheets mostly) to be inside the Big Laundry Hamper on wheels
NB: The blankets can be
torn/moth-eaten! The sheets and pillows
should be very plain (and the pillows quite
thin preferably)
CATHEDRAL STYLE RADIO
BUCKET and MOP
IDENTICAL IF POSSIBLE (X6)
WORK BINDERS x 6
Any old style binders
TEDDY BEAR
1930’s MOVIE POSTERS
we're after a couple that reflect Miss Hannigans' interest in
romance/escapism
METAL TORCH
(IN WORKING ORDER!)
'ANNIE' STAGE DRESSING & PROPS (The show is set in 1930's New York) HIGHLIGHTED items are critical to the script
BASKET
The one pictured is a little pretty.
We'd be happy with one that's rougher,
and less picnic-style.
THE PADDLE
(same size as a bread board or smaller)
a few old PACKING CRATES
WHISTLE
Whistle must work!
TRASH CAN
(older metal style if possible)
SCRUBBING BRUSHES x 6
FIRE HYDRANT WHITE LAUNDRY HAMPER ON WHEELS
(big enough/ sturdy enough to hold a child)
STYLISH dept store SHOPPING BAGS
(5 or 6 would be ideal) (anything not plastic!)
ROPE
(WITH LARGE LARIAT )
playing cards Vendor BOX
(ROUND NECK SLING)
'ANNIE' STAGE DRESSING & PROPS (The show is set in 1930's New York) HIGHLIGHTED items are critical to the script
Attache Case
(colour not important but needs to be a chic look)
Broken doll
(need not be broken, but just old looking0
LOW COFFEE TABLE
2 PERSON SETTEE
VASES (1 or 2) MR WARBUCKS'
DESK
(ideally these would not be heavy
wood)
DOILIES MR WARBUCKS' CHAIR
MR WARBUCKS TIMBER COAT RACK
MICROPHONE ON STAND
'ANNIE' STAGE DRESSING & PROPS (The show is set in 1930's New York) HIGHLIGHTED items are critical to the script
PEN HOLDER FEATHER DUSTERS
x 2
DOCUMENT TRAY
1 or 2 Timber
STRAW BROOMS
x 2
BLOTTER WOODEN CLIPBOARD AND PEN
DESK LAMP TWO OR THREE SUITCASES
(reasonable condition)
PENS X 2 A STYLISH BOX FROM TIFFANY'S
big enough for a necklace
(must open and shut)
HANDBAGS X 5 or 6 FOR ADULT FEMALE
NEW YORKERS
(almost any older style will work)
OLD TELEPHONE
NY PAPER MAPS X 2
(the kind that unfolds endlessly)
Need not be of NY but a
bonus, if so.
TRAY WITH 2 GLASSES OF CHAMPAGNE
'ANNIE' STAGE DRESSING & PROPS (The show is set in 1930's New York) HIGHLIGHTED items are critical to the script
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED – NO PICTURE REFERENCES ATTACHED / SELF EXPLANATORY
LONG WHITE RAGS (IDENTICAL) X 10
ANNIE'S CRUMPLED NOTE FROM HER PARENTS
ANNIE'S 'half a silver' LOCKET
Handkerchief
XMAS PRESENTS / WRAPPED X 10 (VARIOUS COLOURS/ Sizes)
CLIBOARD WITH MANY QUESTIONAIRRES
LETTER FROM FBI IN ENVELOPE, with ANNIE'S ORIGINAL NECKLACE
DRIVERS LICENCE & BIRTH CERTIFICATE
FAKE HALF OF ANNIE'S LOCKET
2 CHAMPAGNE GLASSES and CHAMPAGNE
NEW LETTER IN ENVELOPE FROM FBI
CLIPBOARD
CERTIFIED CHEQUE FOR $50,000
2 or 3 SETS OF HANDCUFFS
BIG FAKE MUSTACHE & BIG GLASSES
3 x SIGNS: (approx 1 metre long / 50 cms high)
'APPLAUSE' 'WOW' 'SMILE WITH OXYDENT’ SIGNS in SIGNATURE FONT
TABLE WITH SHOW LOGO ON FRONT: "THE BERT HEALY SHOW"
THE LEGAL DOCUMENT
STENOGRAPHER PAD AND PEN
DESK PAPERS VARIOUS
POLISHING CLOTHS
BINOCULARS XMAS TREE WITH LIGHTS
(Practical)
BLANKET
(picnic rug style)
WHEELCHAIR
older style ideal, but modern one is fine as most of it will be
covered by a rug