MANLY WEST MATTERS Respect Responsibility Aspire WEBSITE: http://www.manlywest-p.schools.nsw.edu.au EMAIL: [email protected] P&C : www.manlywestpandc.org.au Wednesday 15th October, 2014. Term 4 Week 2 Tel: 9948 2257 Fax: 9907 0342 Principal Report Strategic Planning The Department of Education and Communities is advocating a new approach to school planning to improve the quality of teaching in schools and to improve outcomes for all students as well as incorporating a number of recent reforms. As a response to this, we are currently organising a consultation process for students, staff and parents for the Manly West Strategic Plan for 2015-2017. We are using the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians and the Greater Teacher Inspired Learning reform as part of the foundations of this process. The teachers have already had some discussions on what is currently happening in the school and teachers and students will be involved in regular workshops about the current and future plans. Parents will also have opportunities to be involved in some surveys and focus groups. I will continue to provide further information on the consultation process during the term. The Library Annexe Lab Thank you to the P&C for the financial contribution to assist the organisation of our new Library Annexe Laboratory. Years 3, 4 and 5 will start their timetables to use the laptops this week. Thank you to Miss Simat, Mr Richards and Mrs Bruce for all the planning and organisation of the room and technology. This is a very exciting initiative and gives further access to technology in a stimulating environment to enhance learning. World Teachers Day/Post Production Thank You. The staff was treated to a barbecue last week organised by Mrs Mwanga and Mr Perks to thank them for the wonderful Drama Production last term. We also used the occasion to acknowledge and show appreciation for our teachers at Manly West as part of the World Teachers Day celebrations which occurs on 31 October in Australia. Grandparents Day Next Sunday 26 October is Grandparents Day. It is a great opportunity to acknowledge the amazing role that Grandparents play especially in the very fast world that we currently live. Grandparents can act as wonderful role models with enormous knowledge and sense of history for our children and definitely give incredible support to families with busy lifestyles. We especially thank all our Manly West grandparents for their outstanding contributions to our school community. Mrs Julie Organ Principal Advanced Life Family Photo day is Thursday 6 November. Parents need to complete the Family Photo Envelope and return to their child's teacher by Monday 3 November. As our school photo day has passed the online payment option has closed. Thank you to Year 6 students - Daniel Kirk, Asher Jaggers, Aiden Helu, Liam Barnard, Jayde Sands, Sailor Perrett, Olivia Keayes and Rhiannon Leatham for being wonderful school ambassadors by acting responsibly and assisting students and teachers with school photographs. 1 PBEL for this week is Responsibility: Pick up after yourself ensure all your rubbish goes in the bin. From the Deputy’s Desk …… Kindergarten 2015 We are finalising our classes for our Kindergarten Orientations that take place in early November. If you have a child who is starting Kindergarten in 2015 and have not enrolled as yet, please do so now. Enrolment forms are available on our school website via the ‘Our school’ tab then ‘enrolment’. The link is in the final paragraph. Please also note the following dates: Wed 29th Oct 6:30 pm - Information night for parents Tues 4th Nov 9:30-11:00 - K Orientation 1 Wed 12th Nov 9:30-11:00 - K Orientation 2 K-2 Maths Workshop On Monday 20th October we are holding a practical Maths Workshop for parents of students in Kindergarten, Year One and Year Two. Teachers will demonstrate ‘hands on’ strategies used in class. The workshop will be held in the new BASC facility from 9:30am -10:30am. Morning Lines To allow students to develop greater independence and to assist with morning routines we ask that parents move away from the assembly areas prior to the 9:20am bell. We thank you for your understanding. Wendy Mwanga Deputy Principal ***GREAT NEWS*** LIBRARY NEWS The Manly West Uniform Shop is now holding stock of Girls Summer Dresses "Kindy Summer Starter Pack" is now for sale via Flexischools www.flexischools.com.au Opening Hours Thurs 9th Oct 8:45 - 10:00 am Mon 13th Oct 2:45 - 4:00 pm Calling all Stage 3 writers! You know I love a great read, so here is your chance to show off your writing talents. To be eligible for the JOHN WATT WRITING AWARD this year, please turn in your writing portfolio to me no later than Friday, October 24th, 2014. Your portfolio must include 7 pieces written this year and in at least 4 different genres (persuasive, poetry, imaginative, informative, recount, description, etc.). You can photocopy your writing assignments that are displayed in class or from your notebooks. If they are saved on a thumb drive, then print them out to include them. You have authored many pieces this year, so compile them into a portfolio and submit them to me by the end of Week 4. Best of luck to you all! Thurs 23rd Oct 8:45 - 10:00 am Happy reading and writing! Mon 27th Oct 2:45 - 4:00 pm Ellen Swick Teacher Librarian Diary Dates 17th October 20th October PSSA Year 2 Swim school begins K-2 Maths workshop 9.30 am 21st October Year 2 Swim school 22nd October Concert & Performance Band @ P&C Special Meeting Parent Cyber Safety Talk "Raising Responsible Digital Citizens” Cyber Safety Presentation: Tuesday 6.30pm – 8.30pm 28th October in School Hall Warringah Mall 23rd October P & C Movie night 2 Canteen Roster for week 3, Group 3 Monday 20th October Lyn Martin AM Claudia Perman AM Annie Tufts PM VACANCY PM Tuesday 21st October VACANCY AM VACANCY AM Michelle Lewis PM Melissa Connor PM Wednesday 22nd October Emma Baird AM VACANCY AM Jan Beacham PM Sam Lumsdaine PM Thursday 23rd October Susan Darton AM George McLeod AM Belinda Figuiere PM Diana Holy PM Friday 24th October Lara Dunford AM Fred Kelly AM VACANCY AM Rhani Chivers PM VACANCY PM Please help fill our ‘VACANCIES‘ if you can by contacting us at [email protected] phoning 9948 2257 or dropping by. Thanks, Isobel. Skiing At the tail end of Term 3, after a long winter campaign, the Manly West Div 5 Girls team raced in the Interschools SkierX National Championship. Fielding one of the youngest teams at each round in this event it was a great accomplishment to get to the final round. The race was very challenging with impressive performances from strong teams local to the mountains on the NSW and Victorian side. The Manly West team of Millie Rundle, Julia Murphy and Clara Wall came 13th overall giving them valuable experience and putting them in a great position for the future years they have in this Division. Caleb Atkinson represented Manly West in Division 5 of the Interschools National Championship in Cross Country Skiing on Wednesday 10th September. Caleb placed 15th in the XC Freestyle event and is looking forward to another year competing in division 5. All of the competitors representing Manly West this year will be eligible to compete in the same division next year so there's good reason to expect even better results. It will all start again with information and training sessions from the beginning of Term 2 2015 - watch this space! 3 Allambie Heights Kindergarten Vacancies available for 3-4 years. Monday/Tuesday 9am-3pm SCHOOL TERMS ONLY CONTACT SUSAN 9905 4896 28 Libya Cr Allambie Heights 4