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Valley View Public School

Respect, Responsibility, Personal Best

Chamberlain Road Wyoming NSW 2250 Ph (02) 4328 4433 [email protected] valleyview-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3 Week 2 2020

COMING EVENTS

TERM 3 WEEK 4 Tuesday 11th August P&C Zoom Meeting

OUR BEAUTIFUL NEW PLAY AREA UNDER THE COLA

WEEK 1 TERM 3– WE HAD A WONDERFUL WEEK

Valley View Public School Respect, Responsibility, Personal Best

Chamberlain Road, Wyoming NSW 2250 Ph (02) 4328 4433 [email protected] www.valleyview-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Welcome back Welcome back everyone, after what I hope was a wonderfully relaxing holiday. It’s been lovely seeing so many smiling faces greeting us each morning as they enter school grounds. We are looking forward to another wonderful term here at VVPS as we continue to manage the challenges that come from the current COVID-19 pandemic. Valley View PS will be continuing to follow Department of Education guidelines. Students will continue to be reminded to practice best hygiene practices, will need to bring their own drink bottle to school as bubblers have been shut down and the enhanced cleaning service will continue throughout the term. We are still advising parents to keep their child at home if unwell with a doctor’s certificate required if longer than three days. For anyone who has travelled to Victoria recently, you are required to self-isolate for 14 days and seek testing if you develop flu-like symptoms. Physical distancing for students is not a requirement, however is for adults. I strongly advise you to remember this when standing at entry points to the school. There are several activities that schools are permitted to recommence this term: Sporting activities, including contact sports Canteens and uniform shops School assemblies (limited to 15 minutes and no external visitors). We will be running these in Stage groups to

minimise the size of the group and to enable assemblies to be completes in 15 minutes. Choirs and performing arts at school, with safety protocols in place Students may attend other schools for essential curriculum related reasons or placements (e.g. auditions or

placement tests) School photos (which will be held in Term 4) Scripture and Ethics lessons will begin in Week 3 of this term.

School Development Day (SDD) On the SDD, staff participated in professional learning activities focused on SENTRAL (the web-based system the school uses for attendance, wellbeing and reporting), grammar and Google Classrooms. It was a productive day and a wonderful way to start the term. Staffing Update This term sees some changes to staffing and we would like to welcome the following people to the VVPS staff: Mrs Hearne who joins us substantively as a classroom teacher. She will be teaching 3/4H for the remainder of the

year. Mrs Malinson who will be here on Wednesdays and Fridays as the new School Chaplin. Mr Elliott and Miss Rose who are joining the School Learning Support Officer (SLSO) team. We would like to welcome the following Pre-Service Teachers who will be with us this term: Miss Hall (1HA), Mr Bromley (1/2HM) and Mr Talbut (5/6S). We would also like to wish Miss Monks who has been working with 5/6B, all the very best in her teaching career as her internship concluded last Friday. Education Week Education Week for all public schools will be held in Week 3 of this term. The theme this year is ‘Learning Together.’ Traditionally this is a week for schools to showcase the wonderful opportunities we offer our students and usually involves parents being invited to assemblies, performances, BQQ’s etc. Unfortunately, due to COVID, this will not be the case this year. We will however, still be celebrating the week so be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook page for regular updates.



Congratulations We would like to congratulate Andrew H and Cynthia L on being offered places at Gosford HS for 2021. This is a wonderful achievement and we wish them both all the very best in their future schooling. Kindergarten 2021 We are now taking enrolments for all students who are eligible to start school in 2021 in our Kindergarten classes. Children may be enrolled in Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if they turn five years of age on or before 31 July in that year. By law, all children must be enrolled in school by their sixth birthday. Mrs Anderson has organised a wonderful transition program for our incoming students and details of this will be sent home in the enrolment pack. Please call the front office (4328 4433) and we will send enrolment forms home for you to complete and return. You will also need to provide your child’s original birth certificate, statement of complete immunisation from Medicare and proof of your current address. We look forward to welcoming our new friends next term. Communication It’s our aim to ensure that all families are aware of what is happening at school though fortnightly newsletters, updates through the school app, Facebook page and the school website. It is important to keep abreast of any developments, especially given the current climate. Uniforms It has been lovely to see the overwhelming majority of students return to school this term in full school uniform, including a school hat. Let’s keep up the great work and show our community how proud we are of our school. If you do need to visit the Uniform Shop (open on Friday mornings from 8:30am – 9am) you will need to sign in at the office first. Return and Earn Collection Our Year 6 Leaders, with the help of Eli from the Glenvale class, will continue to be at the entry gates each Friday morning to collect cans and bottles for their Return and Earn program. We have been incredibly impressed with the support they have received each week and we would love to see that continue.

Have a great week, Kirsty Squires

Principal

SCHOOL GATES School gates are now locked each morning at 9:30am and opened again in the afternoon at 2:15pm. If you have to come into the school please phone the office for instructions 4328 4433. There is no entry during the day through the Binya Street gate or the Elizabeth Street gate. Visitors are asked to park at the front of the school. Entry into the school will only be through the pedestrian gate next to the main driveway. We ask that you close the gate as you enter and leave.



SRE Recommencing Term 3 We are looking forward to welcoming back our SRE teachers to Valley View. Scripture lessons will begin in Week 3 on Thursday, the 6th of August. Lessons are conducted fortnightly.

Kerrie Koopman SRE Coordinator

STAGE 3 EXCURSION Dear parents, In response to current COVID conditions, increased restrictions and the uncertainty around this we thought we would touch base to explain where we are at in terms of the Stage 3 Camp excursion. In line with department guidelines, camps in Term 3 have been placed on hold, however, at this stage there is no advice in terms of camps in Term 4. As a team we have decided that at this stage we will still go ahead so that students have something to look forward to and therefore we ask that the $50 deposit is paid by Friday 7th August. We will monitor any updates from the department and then make a decision by the end of the term at the very latest. If we have to cancel there will be a full refund of any money paid including your deposit. If there are any questions or concerns please contact your child's teacher.

Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding. Stage 3 Team

THIS WEEK IN PBL

Week 2 At Valley View Public School we demonstrate safe, respectful behaviours. We think and act in a respectful way, we consider the best choice of action to achieve an outcome. All members of our school community are active participants in building a welcoming school culture that values diversity, and fosters positive, respectful relationships. Week 3 At Valley View Public School we demonstrate safe, respectful behaviours online. We think and act in a respectful way, we consider the best choice of action to achieve an outcome and understand the need to discuss choices with a trusted adult.

EVERYONE WAS HAPPY TO BE BACK AT SCHOOL



KINDERGARTEN 2021 Applications are now open for children starting Kindergarten in 2021. If you know of any families who have a Kindergarten child starting next year, can you please pass on this information.



WHAT WILL OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY PHOTO LOOK LIKE?

SPORT NEWS This term, commencing week 2, athletics events, in lieu of the carnival, will begin for students aged 8 through to 13 year olds. This format is being implemented due to the current climate surrounding the COVID-19. These competitive events will take place during sport sessions on Thursday and Friday throughout the term. All students will be given the opportunity to participate competitively in these events and places will be awarded for the top three. The events that will be offered are: Shot Put Discuss High Jump Later in the term, a note will be sent home for students who wish to participate in competitive running races.

Luke Tosevic Sports Coordinator



P&C NEWS

The next P&C General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 11th August. Please keep an eagle eye on future newsletters and our P&C Facebook page for online link information. P&C Fundraising - Cook Book Information regarding the 40th Anniversary Cookbook will be hitting the Classrooms next week. The information will contain directions on how to submit your amazing recipe and the deadline for submitting all recipes. Please make sure you get that information stuck on your fridge doors as a reminder ensure your recipe is submitted on time & printed! We can’t wait to see some great recipes! Father’s Day Stall At this stage, the Father’s Day Stall is being held on Thursday 3rd September. There will be a number of items available to purchase for those special Dads! The P&C are looking for volunteers to assist with the stall set up & selling of items on the day. If you are interested, please contact the P&C via Facebook or email Lee-Anne on [email protected] We would love your help. Uniform Shop Don’t forget, the Uniform Shop also offers iron on labels for school uniform items for only $0.50 each. If you are interested in purchasing labels for your child’s uniform, please contact Fleur Cuttell via email [email protected] Please also visit the P&C page on the schools’ website for social distancing guidelines for the Uniform Shop and the online order form for contact free uniform ordering and delivery. Breakfast Club Breakfast Club is back for Term 3! Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from the Canteen. Thank You Bec & our amazing school leaders. This is a great initiative & wonderful service our P&C provides each week. Another special Thank You goes to our wonderful school sponsor Bakers Delight Wyoming for continuing to support our breakfast club by proving the bread each week. School Banking School Banking is BACK! This week saw Cherrone, our wonderful school banking coordinator back at school collecting those beautiful yellow bank books! Please remember that all School Banking is collected every Tuesday morning. If you have any questions about Banking, please don’t hesitate to contact the P&C for further community for their continued support of our P&C Association.

Lee-Anne Bishop P&C President

[email protected]



CANTEEN NEWS

CANTEEN NEWS – Week 2

Welcome to Term 3 in the canteen. The canteen is now open for our full menu.

8.30am till 1.50pm. (see website for menu)

During Term 3 we are still maintaining and following all Government restrictions and sanitising.

This term

Apple Slinky are back! Over the counter items are back! Yay to yummy scrolls and garlic bread Slushies have returned. Party Packs are also available again. The kids are loving the new look!

If you would like to help in the Canteen in term 3, I would love to hear from you 9:00am till 11.45am – Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

Rebecca Van Drempt Canteen Supervisor

Bec 0438 283165



OSH CLUB NEWS Token Rewards Day Term 2 ended with all the children celebrating their achievements during our Token Rewards Day afternoon tea enjoying milkshakes, toasties, donuts, ice creams and cookies. After saving up all their tokens over the term, each child was given the opportunity to select items from the menu to spend their tokens on. Everyone placed their order and while eating their toastie waited for their order to be complete before collecting from our café window. With some left-over tokens, the children began discussing ideas for Rewards Day term 3 including pizza day, dress up day or party day.

UNIFORM SHOP

Email: [email protected] Uniform Shop 8:30 – 9:30 am Friday or by appointment/email

Volunteers We are looking for volunteers to lend a hand in the Uniform Shop for one hour a week. If you are interested please direct inquiries to [email protected] or drop in and meet us in person at the Uniform Shop, located at the cottage next to the COLA. Lost Property This year, in the interests of health and safety, we will be clearing the lost property on a monthly basis. All lost property items will be on display in the COLA on the last Friday morning of the month: - We will endeavour to return any items labelled with names to the child's class, - Any unclaimed, unlabelled items will be disposed of. To assist in this process please ensure all of your belongings are clearly labelled. Iron on labels printed with your child's name are now available to purchase from the Uniform

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Download Instructions:

For Apple Users

1. From your iPhone/iPad, open the Apple App Store and search for “SkoolBag”.

2. Download the free SkoolBag app.

3. Open the app, add your school and you’re ready to go!

Google/Android Users

1. From your Android device, ensure you have an account in the Google Play Store.

2. Open the Google Play Store and search for “SkoolBag”.

3. Download the free SkoolBag app.

4. Open the app, add your school and you’re ready to go.

Notes issued this week:

Information for 1HA Parents

View Start Program—Kindergarten 2021

Garden to Kitchen Food Preparation Lesson—Stage 3

All notes are now on the school website at valleyview-schools.nsw.edu.au and on the App

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