The Vaucluse Weekly Term 1 Week 3

Address: Cambridge Avenue Vaucluse NSW 2030 Tel. (02) 9337 2672

Fax. (02) 9337 2163 Email address: vaucluse-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Thank you Rudi!

The Vaucluse Public

School

Stephanie Alexander

Kitchen Garden is in

full bloom

Dear Parents

Week 2 was an extremely busy week which prevented our weekly newsletter being published. We hope you enjoy reading about what a great week it was.

On Monday 4 February we welcomed Kindergarten to school. From the commencement of school last week Kindergarten has been visiting the school for their BestStart Interviews. This is a national strategy where every kindergarten student is assessed on the skills in numeracy and literacy they bring to school. This is benchmark data that is collected and built upon with NAPLAN. Also in Term 4 2018 our 2019 Kindergarten had participated in three sessions of Play and Stay. So by the time they arrived on Monday morning they were well prepared for school and jumping with excitement at the thought of finally starting big school. It was a very confident start and by the end of the day they were all moving around the school as if they had been here for at least three years. Parents have obviously put in a lot of hard work over the holidays as their school skills were evident. We are all very impressed and appreciative of their preparation for school. Thank you parents.

After the little ones had been deposited into the capable hands of Karla Apsden and her team, the parents then proceeded to the kitchen for a Tea and Tissues Morning Tea. There were quite a few tears to mop up but they quickly disappeared as people met each other. There was a lovely atmosphere to the morning with people going out of their way to make friends. We also appreciated the very positive feedback from parents. At the morning tea parents were able to meet P&C President- Nadia Kaye and vice President Chloe Moras. Anita hall, the Grants coordinator on the P&C spoke to our new parents about all things P&C and answered questions. A big thank you to Anita who put in a great deal of effort to provide our new parents with great information. Both Nadia and I welcomed parents and answered questions. We hope that we were able to reduce a lot of the anxiety parents were feeling. There was much enthusiasm for school and P&C projects and we are looking forward to working with such a great bunch of new Vaucluse PS fans. We are looking forward to welcoming all our new parents at the Country Carnival on Friday 29 March 2019. Watch this space for more information.

On Tuesday 5 February our students went into their 2019 classes after recess. This very important school process went calmly and smoothly. Our students were very happy to be in their new classrooms, with their new friends and their new teacher. Our school timetable also commenced last week and we are pleased that each day our school year gains more momentum. We are moving at a steady pace at the moment. Next week Homework will commence and we will begin to hit full speed.

Last week I had several phone calls from very upset neighbours in Cambridge Ave and Village High Road. Our parents had parked across driveways and refused to move when asked. They had parked in specifically designated spaces for drivers with disabilities even when the driver was visible. They had parked illegally on the corner of Cambridge Ave near the entrance to the school. They had dropped students in the driveway of the staff carpark. They had spoken rudely and aggressively to our neighbours. All in the space of one week !! There is an abundance of parking in the streets around our school. It is great for students to park and walk and get some exercise. Even parking up the hill in Cambridge Avenue and walking down the hill is a great solution. We would ask all members of our school community to consider our neighbours and treat them with respect. We would especially ask that parents model appropriate behaviour in front of children.

A reminder that there are many students in our school who are quite frightened of dogs and that we do not allow them to be in the school (even on a lead, even in someone’s arms). I am aware that there have been quite a few dogs in the playground. Please consider our little ones and be mindful that not everyone loves dogs.

In the body of the newsletter there is a copy of the Visiting Therapists Policy. Please read it carefully if you are considering employing a therapist to visit school. This year we have very limited space and will only be able to accommodate a small number of therapists. Once all our space is occupied we are unable to support visiting therapists.

As I said last week, our year has started gently and kindly. Our students are calm, feel safe and are very happy to be back at school. Our new batch of little ones in Kindergarten have started with so much enthusiasm. We have a great deal to be thankful for. We would ask that all our school community respects all of those we share this lovely part of the world with.

Maureen Hallahan

34A Hardy Street, Dover Heights ph 9301 0300 visit: www.rosebay-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

TUESDAY19th February 2019

6:00-7:30pmCollege Tour

Meet the Principal, Mr George Rezcallah

Talk to students, parents and teachers

OPEN NIGHT

Rose Bay Secondary College has a proud record of high academic achievement and has built a reputation for excellence.

Academic excellence complements the comprehensive extracurricular offerings that demonstrate the culture of Opportunity, Achievement and Community shared by all our students and staff.

Our HSC Achievements• HSC All Rounder and Top Achiever mentions

• Heather Smith: 4th in the State; English Standard

• 25th in the State against all schools; English Standard

• Art Express selections: Bryan Lim & Hugo Odgers

Congratulations Class of 2018More of our high achievers and their destinations

College DuxFreddie Sywak98.2 B.Polit Philosophy & Econ ANU

All RounderLeo Barry97.45B.Arts/B.So.Sci/B.Bus/B.Sc ANU

Top AchieverHeather Smith96.44th in Standard EnglishB.Psych (Hons) MQ

Charmaine Wong97.8B.Eng (Hons) (Mechatronic) UNSW

Brandon Winsley97.8 B.Eng (Mechatronics) UNSW

Miles Pearson97.65B.Adv Sc (Hons) UNSW

Benjamin Stewart97.5Combined Commerce UNSW

Yaam Deckel95.55B.Adv Sci (Hons)/B.Arts UNSW

Alexander Fitzsimmons95.55B.Medicinal Chemistry (Hons) UNSW

Maya Felstead95B.Social Work UOW

Jillian Termaat95.45Doctor of Medicine WSU College Captain

Jack Fyfe94.25B.Com UOW – Dean’s Scholar College Captain

Rose Bay Secondary College was undoubtedly the perfect high school for me as both a student and an individual. The teachers supported me with my academic endeavours, whilst the diverse school community sparked an interest in pursuing leadership roles that I would have otherwise been unaware. The opportunities at this College are endless; granting students a broad education that transcends and enriches the curriculum. I believe that the atmosphere of achievement and participation fostered by the teachers and staff of this school will no doubt continue to give students a lifelong love of learning and engagement in their world that is absolutely priceless.

Rose Bay provided me a place where I was able to push myself and strive towards achieving my academic, sporting and social abilities. Since my first day, I have felt welcomed and accepted into a community of hard working students supported with talented, dedicated teachers - an experience that will be valuable for my journey into university and my career. Rose Bay offers support that is second to none and without a doubt, has contributed to my success. I will cherish my time here and remember it for years to come.

Erika de Leon95.5 BA/B.Adv Stds (B.Pol & Int Rels)

Hello Parents Welcome to the first Book Club brochure of the year. There are lots of good reads for all students, including Dog Man and Captain Underpants, something for the Harry Potter fans and classics from Dr Seuss and Enid Blyton (Secret Seven). The only way to order books from Book Club is to use the Scholastic on-line LOOP process (Linked online ordering and payment platform). For returning students/parents you will need to update your child/children’s class by signing in to scholastic.com.au/loop For new parents you will need to register your child/children and select their class scholastic.com.au/loop Please note orders need to be completed online using the LOOP process by SUNDAY 17TH FEBRUARY 5:00PM. HOW TO ORDER USING LOOP 1. Sign in or register an account at: scholastic.com.au/loop 2. Click on order and select school and child’s class name 3. Add child’s first and last name (so we know who the book is for) 4. Enter the product item number from the Book Club catalogue 5. Make payment via credit card 6. All orders are attached to the school and get delivered to the school for distribution. An added bonus of students ordering books, is the school receives 20% of all sales as rewards, which get spent on books for the school library. Therefore, a win-win for everyone! Happy reading! Thanks Angela (parent volunteer)

The International Year of Indigenous Languages is a United Nations observance in 2019 that aims to

raise awareness of the consequences of the endangerment of Indigenous languages across the

world, with an aim to establish a link between language, development, peace, and reconciliation.

The Aboriginal language of the Sydney district was spoken by Aboriginal people who lived in a wide

area radiating out from the southern shore of Broken Bay to the Hawkesbury River and down to

Botany Bay. Between 1788 and the early nineteenth century, the speakers of the Sydney Language

were dispossessed of their country by colonists from England. The language declined with the

Aboriginal population of Sydney. There are no longer any people who use the language in full. The

only sources of information about the language are historical records.

However, the language still exists in a shadowy form as part of the vocabulary of Australian English.

A number of words in modern Australian English were borrowed into early Australian English from

the Sydney Language within the first few years of English settlement.

Waruwi: Girl Wungarra: Boy

2019 marks the 11th Anniversary of the National Apology for the members of the Stolen Generations. It is an important date to acknowledge, because the effects of past policies on Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander families and communities has been profound and continues today.

NEW YEAR = NEW ADVENTURE!

On Monday our Year 6 students helped their old Buddies prepare for their new class in Year

1. Year 6 students prepared social stories to teach their Buddies all about all the new changes

to expect, the different emotions they might feel and great strategies to help them deal with

them. Some students made hands-on pop out books while others used the Chromebooks to

make engaging digital stories.

Everyone loved sharing their stories and tips and helping each other get ready for the exciting

new learning journey ahead.

Happy 2019 everyone!

Ilana’s Canteen Menu Summer 2019

Please place all orders written on a paper bag with the correct money in your class tray by 9.30am.

Please call Ilana for any catering orders on 0408854488 or email akresfam@gmail.com

GF – Gluten Free /option available V – Vegan /option available

Snacks and Frozen Treats

Koala Popcorn (GF, V) $2

(BBQ, Sweet and Salty, Salt, Chicken)

Crispy Fruit Sachets (GF, V) $2

(Apple, Mango, Pear, Strawberry)

Rice Crackers (GF, V) $1

Piranha Veg Crackers (GF, V) $2

(Honey Soy, Salt and Vinegar)

Fruit Salad Cup/Watermelon Cup (GF, V) $2

(Add Yogurt or Custard .50c)

Hummus cup with Vegetable Sticks (GF) $2

Frozen Quelch Stick (GF, V) $1

Frozen Twisted Yogurt (GF) $3

Frozen Fruit Cup (GF, V) Lunch Only $1

Baked Goods

Banana Bread $3

Fresh Muffins $2

Homemade sausage rolls $2.50

Pizza Scrolls $1

Garlic Bread (2 pieces) .50c

Chocolate Chip Cookies .50c

Drinks

Banana Smoothie (GF) $3

Mixed Berry Smoothie (GF) $3

Water $2

Nippys Flavoured Milk $2.50

(Chocolate or Strawberry)

Just Juice Boxes (GF, V) $2

(Orange, Apple or Apple Blackcurrant)

Hot Chocolate $2.50

Tea (adults only) $2.50

Coffee (adults only) $3.50

Birthday Cupcakes Available 24Hr Notice Required $2.50e

Wholemeal Sandwiches/Toasties

(GF Available $1 extra)

Chicken Salad $5

Tuna Salad $5

Ham & Cheese (Tomato optional) $5

Cheese and Salad $5

Egg and Lettuce $5

Cheese and/or Vegemite/Toby Sp. $3

Pasta Bowl $6 (GF and V Available)

Napolitana or Bolognese or Cheese and Butter

Chicken Noodle Soup (V) $3

Salads $6

Snack Box - Boiled egg, dill pickle, cheese, fresh and

steamed vegies (carrot, celery, cucumber, broccoli), rice

crackers and hummus, on a bed of English Spinach (GF)

Crunchy Chinese Chicken and Cabbage Salad -

Poached chicken breast, Wombok cabbage, snow peas,

shallots, toasted seed sprinkle and crispy noodles with

sesame Asian dressing. (V)

Chop Salad – Chopped Iceburg lettuce, cucumber,

tomato, carrot, and corn with lemon and olive oil

dressing (optional tuna or egg) (GF, V)

Daily Specials $6

Monday – Margarita Pizza with Baby Bocconcini and

Fresh Basil

Tuesday – Vegetarian Nachos with Mexican Beans,

Cheese, Guacamole and Sour Cream (GF)

Wednesday – Burgers Beef or Vegetarian with lettuce

tomato, tomato sauce and onion jam (V)

Thursday – Sushi (two handrolls) Tuna, Cucumber or

Teriyaki Chicken (GF,V)

Friday - Cheese and Spinach Triangles $3 each

VOOSC Stars

Stephanie. L - For being a good

role model and showing kindness to

kindies.

Rohan. S - For participating in all

activities and being a good listener.

Mia. K - For exceptional

participation in our multi-skills

sports sessions.

Khunatchan. H - For being a

responsible leader and showing

kindness to others.

Matilda. T - For being creative,

showing kindness and being a good

friend to kindies.

Isabella. E - For showing initiative

in setting up activities to share with

others and including everyone- A

great team player!

A special thank you to all of the

children at VOOSC for helping the

first timers settle in, showing them

around and welcoming them to the

VOOSC family. So very proud of

you!!

Term 1 fees have been issued.

A BIG thank you to those who

have already paid their fees, what

an awesome effort for the 2nd week

of term !!

A gentle reminder to all-Our service

closes at 6:00pm sharp and late

fines may apply to repeat offenders

who continue to sign off past that

time. Also please remember that

parents are not to park in the

school driveway at any time and are

to enter and exit the school with

their children using the footpath

please.

Warm regards

VOOSC Team

VOOSC NEWS

SchoolCommunity Charter

Collaborative. Respectful. Communication.

The following School Community Charter outlines the responsibilities of parents, carers, educators and school staff in NSW public schools to ensure our learning environments are collaborative, supportive and cohesive.

What our schools provideNSW public schools work to create positive environments for students, staff and the entire school community that support student learning. We strive to ensure that every student is known, valued and cared for.

The best education happens when parents and schools work together.

The School Community Charter aligns with the NSW Department of Education Strategic Plan 2018 – 2022.

Positive environmentsIt is important that our NSW public schools are positive environments and that parents and carers are kept informed of students’ progress and school announcements.

Parents and carers can expect:• to be welcomed into our schools

to work in partnership to promote student learning.

• communication from school staff will be timely, polite and informative.

• professional relationships with school staff are based on transparency, honesty and mutual respect.

• to be treated fairly. Tolerance and understanding are promoted as we respect diversity.

Ensuring respectful learning environments for all members of NSW Public Schools communities.

© NSW Department of Education

We treat each other with respect

We prioritisethe wellbeingof all studentsand staff

Unsafebehaviouris not acceptablein our schools

We work together with theschool

COLLABORATIVERESPECTFULCOMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION

COLLABORATIVE

RESPECTFUL

Communicating with our schoolsOur staff will find a time to talk to you when they can give you their full attention. Please remember that while our staff are in class or dealing with other matters, they may not be available to answer your questions immediately.

Our schools and communities will make sure that written communication is appropriate, fair and easy to read. We encourage you to use email and social media appropriately to connect with your school and stay up-to-date with up-coming events in the school community.

Our guide for parents, carers and students provides useful information about the complaints process: education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/rights-and-accountability/complaints-compliments-and-suggestions/guide-for-parents-carers-and-students

Respectful communication is a rightIn all workplaces people have the right to feel respected. Unacceptable and offensive behaviour has no place in our school communities.

To ensure the wellbeing of students, staff and the community in our schools, steps will be taken to address unacceptable behaviour. This may include restricting contact with the school community or, in more serious cases, referral to NSW Police.

Unacceptable behaviour may include but is not limited to: • Aggressive or intimidating actions, such as violence, threatening gestures or physical proximity.• Aggressive or intimidating language, including the use of obscenities, making sexist, racist or

derogatory comments or using a rude tone.• Treating members of the school community differently due to aspects such as their religion or disability.• Inappropriate and time wasting communication.

School Community Chartereducation.nsw.gov.au

Collaborative. Respectful. Communication.

We create collaborativelearningenvironments

We all playa part

We work in partnershipto promotestudentlearning

POLICY FOR VISITING THERAPISTS AND PROFESSIONALS

Dear Parents

In 2019 Vaucluse Public School will schedule a timetable for visiting private therapists such as Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists. In addition to this timetable, Vaucluse Public School have developed a policy for visiting therapists to read and sign prior to commencing therapy.

Intervention by visiting therapists needs to be discussed with and approved by the Learning and Support Team and the school Principal prior to commencing therapy with individual students at Vaucluse Public School. This includes therapists who may have already been privately operating within Vaucluse Public School this year or in years past.

As part of the procedure for arranging therapy at school in 2019 parents will need to write a letter to the Classroom Teacher and school Principal that includes the name of the therapist, the nature of the proposed therapy and the times requested. Permission will not be granted for students to leave the school grounds during school hours to attend outside therapy sessions. If you wish for your child to participate in out of school therapy during school hours, you must apply for Partial Enrolment through initially the Principal of Vaucluse PS, then Bondi Office and the School Education Director of the Port Jackson region.

From January 2019, all visiting therapists are required to:

1) Present their working with children check prior to commencing any therapy sessions

2) Sign in and out at the office before and after each therapy session

3) Ensure they wear a visitors badge whilst at the school

4) Wait in the office for the office staff to notify the students’ classroom teacher of their presence at the school

5) Collect children directly from the classroom teacher and proceed to the designated room as allocated on the school timetable

6) After the therapy session has been completed, the therapist must hand over the student directly to their classroom teacher. Students are NOT permitted to take themselves to and from therapy sessions alone, or in the company of another student without the visiting therapist

7) Comply with all Workplace Health and Safety procedures including Emergency Evacuations, Lockdowns and Lockouts.

POLICY FOR VISITING THERAPISTS AND PROFESSIONALS As a visiting therapist, I understand that I require approval from the school principal prior to commencing therapy with individual students at Vaucluse Public School. Prior to commencing any therapy sessions, I agree to do the following:

1) Communicate with the school principal and the classroom teacher of the student/s I will be working with prior to commencing any therapy sessions

2) Sign in at the office before each therapy session

3) Present my working with children check upon arrival at the school office and prior to commencing any therapy sessions

4) Wait in the office for the office staff to notify the students’ classroom teacher of their presence at the school

5) Collect the student/s that I am seeing directly from their classroom teacher and proceed to the designated room as allocated on the school timetable

6) Hand over the student directly to their classroom teacher when the therapy session has concluded. I understand that for safety reasons students are NOT permitted to take themselves to and from therapy sessions alone, or in the company of another student without me to accompany them

7) Comply with all Workplace Health and Safety procedures including Emergency Evacuations, Lockdowns and Lockouts.

I have read and understood the above information and agree to comply with all of the above.

Name (please print): _________________________

Signed: ______________________ Date: _____________