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Bay Road, Waverton, 2060. Telephone 9955 2822
TTCo-operating school withThe University of Sydney
Wednesday 16 November 2011 Week
Dear Parents/Carers
SCHOOL SURVEY 2011The parent survey has been reopened. We would really appreciate it if as many parents aspossible could complete the surveys found at the links belowFriday 25 November. The information from theSchool Report and the School Management Plan.
School Culture & Learning: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22DGHKNHAMBConceptual Programming: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22DLU6Y5WNU
Talent Fest Returns!ff
The children have been busy rehearsing their entertaining acts for this year’s talent fest.Auditions have commenced in grade groups with the grand final taking place on Monday 19December. Parents are invited to attend any of the auditions or the Grand Final. Times anddates can be found in the notes section of our website.
Selective High Schools ApplicationsYear Five parents who are interested in their child applying for a Selective High School place in2013 should have returned their expression of interest form to their child’s teacher. If you havenot done this please contact your child’s teacher ASAP to allow sufficdetermine your child’s school based assessment. Applications should be made on line wherepossible however paper copies are also available at the office.
Year 6 Bake StallThis Thursday morning at recess, Year Six students willschool with a Bake Stall. All donations of cup cakes and slicesas traditionally this is a well supported event in terms of hungry children wanting to purchase atreat.
Book fairBook Fair is in the library this week until Friday. If you would like to purchase some lovelychildren’s books in time for the holidays, the books will be on sale before and after schoolcommencing today. Please do not attend during the school day as library csession. Each class has also been provided with time to purchase over the next three days.
2012 ClassesAs mentioned in last week’s newsletter, we will be forming 2012 classes in the coming weeks. Ifyour child will not be returning to the DEM or there areto be considered in placing your child please email me directly atAn email should be sent each year regarding any exceptionaloversights are not made.
Congratulations!Congratulations to Mr Balyn McDonald who has been successful in his application for ateaching position at Kurmond Public School. Balyn’s young family are looking forward to themountain change and will enjoy having grandparents close at hand. Good luck Balyn! We willmiss you at the DEM.
FABStar! Well done Lulu, Henry, Ariane and Naomithey helped comfort a student and then took this student to the teacherand handed in money he found in the playgroundfor your honesty.
Myra Wearne, Principal
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We would really appreciate it if as many parents aspossible could complete the surveys found at the links below. The surveys will close on
25 November. The information from the surveys will assist us with writing the AnnualManagement Plan.
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22DGHKNHAMBhttp://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22DLU6Y5WNU
The children have been busy rehearsing their entertaining acts for this year’s talent fest.groups with the grand final taking place on Monday 19
th
December. Parents are invited to attend any of the auditions or the Grand Final. Times anddates can be found in the notes section of our website.
Selective High Schools Applicationsparents who are interested in their child applying for a Selective High School place in
2013 should have returned their expression of interest form to their child’s teacher. If you havenot done this please contact your child’s teacher ASAP to allow sufficient time for the school todetermine your child’s school based assessment. Applications should be made on line wherepossible however paper copies are also available at the office.
This Thursday morning at recess, Year Six students will be raising money for their gift to theschool with a Bake Stall. All donations of cup cakes and slices (no nuts) would be appreciatedas traditionally this is a well supported event in terms of hungry children wanting to purchase a
Fair is in the library this week until Friday. If you would like to purchase some lovelychildren’s books in time for the holidays, the books will be on sale before and after schoolcommencing today. Please do not attend during the school day as library classes will be insession. Each class has also been provided with time to purchase over the next three days.
As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, we will be forming 2012 classes in the coming weeks. Ifthe DEM or there are exceptional circumstances that need
to be considered in placing your child please email me directly at [email protected] email should be sent each year regarding any exceptional circumstances to ensure
Congratulations to Mr Balyn McDonald who has been successful in his application for ateaching position at Kurmond Public School. Balyn’s young family are looking forward to the
and will enjoy having grandparents close at hand. Good luck Balyn! We will
Lulu, Henry, Ariane and Naomi who were awarded a FABStar! afterthey helped comfort a student and then took this student to the teacher. Julian was very honest
he found in the playground on two separate occasions. Thank you Julian
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WWhhaatt’’ss OOnn ??Monday 14 to Friday19 NovemberBook Fair
Thursday 17 November*Final KindergartenOrientation*Yr 6 Bake Stall
Wed 23 November*Yr 5 TalentFest 12.00*Yr 2 TalentFest 1.30pm*P&C Mtg 6.30pm
Thursday 24 November*Yr 6 TalentFest 11.15am*Band information forparents at 5.30pm*Festival of Music evening7.00pm
Wed 20 Nov to Fri 2 DecYr 5 Camp
Monday 28 NovemberYr 4 TalentFest 11.20am
Wednesday 30 NovemberYr 1 TalentFest 11.20amKinder TalentFest at 1.30pm
Tuesday 6 DecemberRubik’s Cube day
Thursday 8 DecemberYr 6 Farewell/Dinner
Friday 9 DecemberYr End BBQ (P&C)
Monday 12 DecemberYr 6 Concert 6.30pm
Mon 12 to Friday 16 DecSwim Scheme
Dem Newsletter, News and Notices!
SCHOOL NEWS
Parent survey 2011
The parent survey has been reopened. We would really appreciate it if as many parents aspossible could complete the surveys found at the links below. The surveys will close on Friday 25November. The information from the surveys will assist us with writing the Annual School Report andthe School Management Plan.
School Culture & Learning: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22DGHKNHAMBConceptual Programming: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22DLU6Y5WNU
RUBIK’S CUBE DAY
On Tuesday, 6th December (Week 9) NSDS students will be participating in a Rubik'scube day. This is where all students will come in the colours of the Rubik's Cube anddonate a gold coin to Stewart House. The colours are as follows:
Kindergarten - WhiteYr 1 - GreenYr 2 - YellowYr 3 - RedYr 4 - OrangeYr 5 - BlueYr 6 - Each colour of the Rubik’s cube.Teachers - Black
Thanks for your support of the day!Belinda Norrie
6BN class t teacher
2012 BAND PROGRAM
Directions in Music will be holding a band demonstrationfor all students in Year 2 and Year 3 next Thursday (24November) and then an information evening for all parentswho are interested in their child joining the band program
in 2012. The information evening will also be on Thursday 24 November at 5:30pm. A flyerwill be sent home shortly.
Student Voices
By Student Executive Ronahi
Welcome to week 6 term 4
This week is jam-packed with activities ranging from talent fest to Year 6 bake stall.The yr 3 and 2 talent fest grade heat is on during this week as students practise theirdances to perfection and perform in front of their peers. The winners will then go on andcompete in the grand final after all the heats are complete.
Year 6 bake stall is happening this week. All students must bring money in order topurchase our delicious food like cakes, cookies and cupcakes.
Kindy orientation’s final appearance will occur this Thursday as the band performs forthem.
In addition, music night will be happening next Thursday as the band and choirs performtheir music.
Keep following for Siobhan’s update next week
TheDem COMMUNITY NEWSPrinting of articles does not indicate endorsement by the school
2011 North Sydney Community CarolsIn conjunction with The Twilight Food Fair
Friday 2 December 6.00pm to 8.30pmCivic Park, (Adjacent to Stanton Library) Miller St, North Sydney
Come early and enjoy a picnic or buy dinner at theFood Fair commencing at 5.30pm
Special guest artists NSW Police Band and Mango Dance Studio Santa and the Christmas Fairy Carols performed by North Sydney Girls High School Choir & Orchestra
Invitation to the St Mary’s Public School Mass
Come and join us at our Family Mass: 9am, Sunday 20 November 2011Cnr Miller and Ridge Streets, North Sydney.
All welcome!
P & C NEWS
Online ordering at the Tuckshop!!!
The Tuckshop is currently installing an online ordering system. This system is really easy to use and will
offer great flexibility for our many busy families by allowing parents to order lunches for their children up
to 4 weeks in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: This will NOT REPLACE our current system of cash orders in paper bags and over the counter
cash purchases at recess and lunch!
We are currently getting an internet connection put into the Tuckshop and are looking to do a pilot with
Year 4 families in about two weeks time. Shortly after, the trial will be open to the whole school.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are not in Year 4 and would like to go on the
pilot program straight away!
P&C 2011 Event Dates for your Diary
Term Date Event Year group managing the event
4 Friday 9th December End of Year BBQ Year 4
4 Wednesday 14th
December
FINAL P&C Meeting for 2012 N/A
If you have any questions or suggestions you would like to make to us, please email on p&c@strategy-
matters.com
LABEL FUNDRAISER – Tired of lost hats and bags? Then why not order some labels
for your child and at the same time, support our school (we get 15% of sales!).
Shop online using the North Sydney Demonstration School special link – simply go to
http://www.FDR574.brightstarkids.com.au ...
Thank you to Srima McQuillan from 2MT for organising this
End of year BBQ Donors/supporters
A very big thank you to our End of Year BBQ donors and supportersThe following companies are supporting our school end of year BBQ event; please show your support to these
wonderful companies, Also special thanks to the Corbett & Kutulan families for donating prizes.
Wellcentred150 Pacific Hwy, Nth Sydney
Ph: 9956 6000www.wellcentred.com.au
Tony & Guy208 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point
Ph: 9964 0426www.toniandguy.com.au
L’Incontro Italian Restaurant196 Miller St, Nth Sydney
Ph: 9954 3371 www.lincontro.com.au
Australian Reptile ParkPacific Hwy, Somersby
Ph: 02 4340 1022 www.reptilepark.com.au
Big Stone Tapas194 Miller St, Nth Sydney
Ph: 9956 6100www.bigstone.net.au
Planet EntertainmentPh: 9817 1900
www.planetentertainment.com.au
Greenwich Baths- Blue Fit LeisureAlbert St, Greenwich, Ph: 9438 5922
www.thegreenwichbaths.com.au
Porters Liquor121 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point
Ph: 9955 4704www.portersliquor.com.au Captain Cook Cruises
Ph: 1800 804 843www.captaincook.com.au
Mimi’s JewelleryMobile: 0410 455418
Email: [email protected]
*Courtesy of the Kutlutan family
Tree House Hotel60 Miller St, Nth Sydney
Ph: 8458 8980www.treehousehotel.com.au
LG IMAX Theatre SydneyPh: 9213 1632
www.imax.com.au/home
Peckish CafeShop 1a/77 Berry St Nth Sydney
Ph: 9922 1598
Craig Cook’s Prime Quality Meats –Greenwood Plaza
Ph: 9929 9698www.primequalitymeat.com.au
Drink Better Wine189 Miller St, Nth Sydney
Ph: 8061 2511www.northsydneycellars.com
Powerhouse MuseumPh: 9217 0111
www.powerhousemuseum.com
FABStar! Features
FABStar! is an initiative to
recognise positive behaviours
in the playground.
Two FABStar! features (one
from K-2, one from 3-6) were
drawn from all the students
who received FABStar! slips in
recognition of their positive
behaviours on the playground last week.
Our K-2 FABSstar! Features:
Lulu, Henry, Ariane
and Naomi were
awarded a FABStar!
after they helped
comfort a student and
then took this
student to the
teacher. Thank you
for being so caring!
Our 3-6 FABSstar! Feature: Julian (not pictured). Julian was very
honest and handed in money on two separate occasions. Thankyou for
your wonderful honesty Julian!
Thank you to all our fabulous FABStar! recipients for making NSDS a
great place to be!
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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
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
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Phone Julie Chong on 0400 888 211
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For information on advertising rates contact Lisa Coles at [email protected]
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