The Engadine Public School

WARATAH WHISPERS OUR SCHOOL VISION

Engadine Public School promotes an inclusive environment that fosters confident, innovative, successful learners with high

moral values. Excellent academic, creative physical and social programs empower each student to become an active,

resilient and informed citizen in our rapidly changing world.”

SCHOOL DIARY

Dec

1 Support Unit Christmas Party

1 Hating Alison Ashley play H’cote High 5/6D 5/6CW

5-7 Year 6 Musical

9 Presentation Day

12 Year 6 Big Day Out—Bowling

13 EPS—Big Day In

14 Kindergarten Graduation

15 Y Factor Year 6 Farewell

16 Year 6 Presentation Last day of school

Jan

27 First day back for 2017 for teachers and staff

30 First day back for Students NEW BELL TIMES

There are so many people who do such amazing things at our school, and to-gether they make our school such a great place to be. At the recent Ultimo Awards, congratulations went to Mrs Flaherty, of our P & C, whose talent in management of systems was brought to notice. Also recognised was Mrs Edwards, who has a role across the Woronora Network assisting many schools. Mrs Gizas was recognised for her role at our school, and her extensive job outside the school, where she inspires others to excel in all

things artistic. Mrs Ellis was recognised for her work in management of our Support Unit and her work relieving as Principal whilst I was absent. Congratulations to these award recipients—a well deserved mention!

We congratulate Tara, Lara and Georgia who participated in Create South recently. Tara had the opportunity to share her skills in singing, Lara her skills in dance and Georgia her skills in art. Together as a team they contributed to a performance by students from many dif-fering schools. Well done girls, we are proud of you.

We congratulate our students who went on an excursion with other students of schools in the Community of Schools on the Park to learn about sustainability and its importance in our everyday lives. Ben, Fletcher, Owen, Nell, Taliese, and Hayden had a wonderful day in the National Park, learning from our local High School students. A huge thanks to Mr Edwards of Engadine West Public School and Mrs Gallan of the Royal National Park Education Centre for their organisa-tion of this event - a great day for everyone.

The Engadine Public School

WARATAH WHISPERS 1A Waratah Rd Engadine NSW 2233 Phone: 9520 8559 Fax: 9548 1186

Term 4 Week 8 - 28 November 2016 Email: engadine-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Congratulations Award Winners Hendrika Green, Principal

Assemblies

Held FORTNIGHTLY On Even Weeks, Tuesday at 2:30pm Next Assembly Week 8, 29 Nov 2016

Congratulations—Georgia, Lara and Tara

Year 4 Sustainability Team Excursion

SCHOOL NEWS

Mrs Dunlop took lots of photos of the students, staff, and families during our Book Week and

Grandparents Day celebrations. Unfortunately all of the photos seem to have disappeared from

her camera. We are asking for any parents or grandparents who took any photos of the day if

they could send them to the school via email. This was a wonderful day with lots of wonderful

costumes, so if you have any photos to share we would greatly appreciate it. Please forward

them to engadine-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Skipathon Sponsorship and Donations OVERDUE Hating Alison Ashley—5/6D & 5/6CW $8 OVERDUE Year 6 Big Day Out—Bowling Day $20 Payments close 5th December 2016 Big Day In $5 Payments close 6th December 2016 Please assist our office staff and avoid disappointment by ensuring all payments are made by the due date —

no late payments can be accepted

On Monday students of our school will have the opportunity to view the Year 6 Musical “ The Amazing Adventures of Superstan” We know there has been a lot of work put into this production, with our directors—Year 5/6 teachers, Mrs MacAlpine and Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Gizas with the backdrops and artistic designs. Thanks to who have contributed to date and for our students who have worked so hard on their lines and the singing. I am sure the children will enjoy the performance. Tickets for the evening performance of this event are still on sale, and available from Mrs Dyszel. Adults are $20 and Children are $10

Over the past couple of weeks, students of our school have had valuable opportunities to perform under the direction of Mrs Grinham and the help of her supporters who so ably assist in the background. Performances included: - “The Hottest Boy” performed by students of Years 1 and 2, Robin Hood, performed by students in Years 4 to 6 and the “Magic Purse” acted our by students in Kindergarten and Year 2. There is always so much work that goes into these productions and Mrs Grinham is to be congratulated on all her fine efforts and the achievements of our students. Stand by for photographs in next week’s newsletter.

Payments to the Office

Notes and Money Due

Grandparents Day & Book Week Photos Needed!!

Year 6 Musical - The Amazing Adventures Of Superstan

We are now accepting all online payments and other payments at the office as normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we rolled

over to this new system. If you are paying online—please delete any previously saved shortcuts and account details for Engadine Public School. Our previous bank details have

changed as this account is closed and payments made to this account are not being received. Please follow the steps on the Make A Payment tab on our website.

Drama - Performances of Students in K-6

SCHOOL NEWS

Bell Times 2017 All members of the Engadine School Community are advised that Engadine Public School will change its school hours commencing 2017 as a result of the consultation process held during Term 3. New hours, commencing with the school year on 27th January (when teachers return) will be from 9.15am to 3.15pm. The school gates will be opened for student entry at 8.45am each day.

Parents, carers and students are reminded that the school grounds are not an area for

playing after school. Families should be leaving the school grounds directly after picking

up children from school. Playground equipment is out of bounds when not supervised

directly by a teacher on duty and therefore not available for play before and after school.

If parents are unable to collect their child or children by 3:40pm, it is suggested they

make alternate arrangements with friends or a service such as OOSH for care of children. School gates

should all be locked by 3:45 pm, as teachers are often engaged in other school tasks at the end of the school

day. Next year this will be 3:30 pm. Your assistance to clear the school grounds each afternoon is in the

interests of student safety and wellbeing, and will be greatly appreciated.

School banking day is every Thursday. As a reminder please write your name, student

number and deposit amount on your deposit slip to ensure your full deposit makes it to your

account.

The bank has now run out of Eraser Pens, Fans, and Skipping Ropes

The only rewards available for the remainder of the year are:

Bag Tag * Money Box * Slinky (Wriggly Glow Worm) * ET DVD

Please place your order by Thursday 1st December if you would like to receive your reward by the end of Term 4. Any orders received after this time may not arrive until 2017. Order cards can be picked up from the notes stand in the office. To ensure your deposit reaches your account, please write your name, student number and the deposit amount on your deposit slip. If you forget your school banking on Thursday morning, just post your deposit book in the slot in the office before the line-up bell rings on Friday morning. If you have question or concerns, please chat with Kelly Bilek,

Cherylyn Hare (0404 405 201) or Michael Tarman, or pop a note in with your next deposit.

Change of School Hours 2017

School Banking News

Reminder for Parents— School Pick Up

School News

Our indigenous students got to invite a

friend along to their cultural day of

experiences at Waterfall . The day was

very entertaining with the songs of Mr Col

Hardy, the Taronga Park Zoomobile and a

bushwalk and natural craft structures

made by the students. We thank Waterfall

Public School for hosting the day at their school , the staff of the Royal

National Park for their leadership , and the elders who attended the day and made it so special for

our students. Thanks to parental support and the P & C for the use of the COSOTP barbecue.

Allirah, our school captain,

was involved in a very special

Twugia program and a

project named “The Great

Taronga Race”, where she

was involved in working

collaboratively with a team of

students from a number of

different primary and high

schools, to create a mathematics and clue solving challenge for

others. She then invited a team of her peers to attend the zoo and

undertake the challenge—which was a great day of fun for everyone.

Students had a wonderful ceremony promoting White Ribbon on

Friday November 25. It is such an important promotion to ensure

the safety and wellbeing of all people in our school. The

importance of standing up for the rights of others is something

we promote with our White Ribbon badging. Thanks to Mrs Ellis

for her ceremony, which left students singing as they came out of

the hall.

Koori Kids Day—Royal National Park, Waterfall and Taronga Zoomobile

Twugia Project

White Ribbon

School News

Students were so excited as they gathered around the Cola area to witness the hard work

of the students in Year 6, who created cupcakes for the annual Bake Off . Judges were

challenged with the remarkable talent on show. We thank our Year 6 students, their

teachers and parents for the wonderful effort put into such a great event. Each year we

feel so excited to see the effort students make and the themed costumes and table

decorations. Thanks to our judges too, as the decision was a real challenge to you.

Year 6 Bake Off

Parents, we ask that you go through these skills with your children, and discuss the dos and don’ts. Perhaps you can ask them if they

have tried some of the strategies and what the result was. Children learn best when they are supported from both school and home

with a consistent message. Good Mates Look for the Good Things about Others

Giving Compliments

Receiving Compliments

Social Skills

Giving and Receiving Compliments

Respect is not only an important value, but a source of real joy for children. Respect implies a certain appreciation and awe which makes children more aware of the

needs and feelings of others. Respect comes in many forms: respect for life, for property, for parents, for elders, for nature, and for the beliefs and rights of others;

courtesy, politeness, and manners; self-respect and the avoidance of self-criticism.

The importance of and basic necessity for respect are self-evident. Respect is the basis and foundation (and often the motivation) for several of the other basic values

of life. Children who learn both to implement and to understand the principle of respect will be better members of society, better friends, and better leaders.

The teaching of respect is a challenge. The main thing to remember is that respect isn't given consistently unless it is received. We need first to respect our children

(in terms of how we speak to them and how we treat them) and then to absolutely demand that they show respect for us in return. The respect they receive in the

home and at school will be the basis for their own self-respect; and the respect they learn to show in the home (to family members) and at school to fellow students

and their teachers and staff, will be the foundation on which they build respect for others outside of these environments.

Some of the ways we manage this at school is to:

Give plenty of praise and recognition. Reinforce respectful behaviour and encourage its repetition. We watch for opportunities to praise courtesy and

politeness. Catch them doing something right and make a big deal of it. Praise them in front of others and praise them privately, one on one, later that day.

Give them a chance to correct themselves by saying, "Let's start over." This is a good method to correct disrespectful behaviour in a positive way. Having established

the pattern (and the habit, in connection with consistently not allowing disrespect) of saying, "Let's start over." When a disrespectful answer is given, when someone

fails to say "please" or "thank you," say "Let's start over." Then repeat the situation, letting the child do it right. Of course when

necessary, we also may need to say, "Let's start over" for our self and then repeat our own statement or behaviour in a more respectful way.

Teach by our example. Show respectful behaviour. As always, example is the best teacher. When children see and hear you being concerned for the

property and rights of others, assisting the elderly, caring for nature, being polite in all situations and showing self-respect in terms of how you look and how you

speak of yourself, they follow from the model of that behaviour.

We want our students to show respect, and feel they have it shown towards them. Our students deserve the right to be respected, and also have a responsibility to be

respectful to others.

Key Value : Respect (Social Key of Success)

Do’s

Look for anything about another person that you

genuinely like or appreciate.

Look in their eyes and smile.

Tell them what you like about them.

Tell them what you like about them.

Don’ts

Don’t give a compliment that isn’t true.

Don’t give too many compliments.

Do’s

Wait until the person finishes giving you

the compliment.

Look in their eyes and smile.

Say “thank you” and perhaps add an

interesting positive comment (e.g. Thank you—

I’ve worked hard on it).

Don’ts

Don’t laugh or say something silly.

Don’t look away.

Don’t say something which suggests they’re

wrong. (Don’t say “No it’s not one of my best

efforts’).

The uniform shop now has an email address set up for enquiries. The email inbox will be checked once a week. Enquiries can be sent to epsuniformshop@hotmail.com. Personal Facebook messages will no longer be replied to. An updated uniform price list can be found on the school website, and from the front office.

With the approval of Mrs Green and discussion by the P & C, we have decided to reintroduce the girls skort as part of the school sports uniform. The skort is in addition to the current sports shorts and is not a compulsory item. We have placed an order with our suppliers for those who have completed an order form , and we will be holding a small amount of stock in the uniform shop which will be available to purchase next year. Please be advised that we will most likely not receive the stock until early in the first term. They will be distributed promptly once we have received them.

Another update— the Engadine Public School Uniform shop will be accepting credit card payments from Term 1 2017!!! Any enquiries can be made to epsuniformshop@hotmail.com

P & C NEWS

Uniform Shop Update

TERM 4 ROSTER

** If you’re unable to attend canteen for any reason and you are rostered on, please swap with another parent or

message Deidre Cody on 0412 212 750. Thank You. **

Canteen News

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

30/11 Naomi Shying 01/12 Kristen Buckley 02/12 Monique Resenberger Arunas Klupsas

07/12 Naomi Shying 08/12 Melissa Pearce 09/12 Kristie Wilson Sharon Reynolds

14/12 Kellie Casperonn 15/12 Merran Mitchell 16/12 Lisa Giovenco Judy Kertel

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