PADSTOW HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Phone: 9773 9340 Volume 20 Issue 2 Fax: 9792 3961 Tuesday 3rd February, 2015 Email: [email protected] Website: padstowhts-p.schools.nsw.edu.au From the Principal The children have settled very well into their new classes. Kindergarten students are off to a flying start with very few tears and plenty of eagerness to learn. We have 404 students. The drop in numbers is only apparent in Kindergarten. Last year we had 60 students and this year we have 48. Numbers in Years 1 to 6 have stayed the same or grown a little . The first P & C meeting for the year will be held this Wednesday evening starting at 7:30pm. We meet in the staffroom. Come along and join us. Newsletter From next week a black & white hard copy of the newsletter will only go home to those who have requested it in writing to the office. Please put your child’s name and class on the note. Juliet (3V )had a very successful January as well. Children will now only be identified by their first name and class in the newsletter. We are mindful of our students “electronic footprints”. “I went to Queensland to compete in the National; Dance Championships. There were 4 000 dancers competing. I was in the Petite section. I got 3rd for my jazz dance Jump and 2nd for my lyrical Hang with Me. I got in the Top 10 coming 9th overall. I was so happy and my family were very proud of me.” Sport clubs Well done Juliet. Included in the newsletter this week are advertisements for enrolment in local sporting clubs and activities. Registrations for many winter sports are about to occur over the next two weekends or so. Student News Joshua (6O) Joshua was selected to play for NSW in the 2015 National Futsal (indoor soccer) tournament, playing against VIC, QLD, SA, WA and NZ. He was selected from hundreds of children to represent his state for the first time. Although his team was beaten in the quarter finals he had an exceptional Calendar A hard copy of the Term Planner has been sent home today. Please remember to check the calendar on the school website for more up to date information and to find any permission notes you may need. The notes are attached to each event. Calendar of February events Feb 3rd Last day for online textbook orders Feb 4th Meet the Teacher 2C class only 6:00pm Feb 4th P & C Meeting 7:30pm Feb 10th Scripture classes commence Feb 10th Senior Band commences 8:15am Feb 11th Beginner Band commences 8:15 Feb 12th Meet the Teacher all other classes tournament, excelling in each game. Feb 17th Swimming Carnival 8-12 yrs Well done Joshua! Feb 20th Healthy Lunchbox workshop for parents 9:15 Feb 20th Assembly K-6 Badges for SRC & House Captains 9:20 PAGE 2 Padstow Heights Public School - Hip Hop Classes Not only will your child have a great time in their dance classes, they will also improve confidence, co-ordination, memory, fitness and creativity CANTEEN NEWS Welcome back everyone and a special welcome to our new families and kinders. The canteen is open five days a week for Breakfast, Recess and Lunch. Lunch orders can be made at the canteen in the mornings or placed in blue class boxes. Please remember to put your child’s class on the lunch bag. (Just write Kindergarten at the moment– new class names for Kinder next week) Please feel free to come to the canteen and ask any questions . Rene Kapsimalis PADSTOW HEIGHTS PS CLASSES Day Time Mon 3.30 – 4.30pm Mon 4.30 – 5.30pm Class Grades Lil Hip Hop K – Y1 Kids Hip Hop Y3 - Y6 REGISTER ONLINE at Dance Zone Productions www.dzp.com.au Just click the BOOK NOW button Or contact us at: M: 0418 483 502 E: [email protected] DANCERS are known to be disciplined, focused, and high achievers who tend to be successful students and hard workers. PADSTOW HORNETS FOOTBALL CLUB 2015 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN Register online through www.MyFootballClub.com.au and avoid the queues If you are registering for Kindy or do not have access to a computer, there will also be the following registration dates at: McDonalds Padstow - Tuesday 10th February (5:00pm to 7:30pm) - Tuesday 24th February (5:00pm to 7:30pm) -Stuart St Clubhouse Saturday 28th February (10:30am to 1:00pm) Team Muster Dates (Under 6 – 12’s) at Stuart Street Club House: Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm * Tuesday 3rd March (Grades 6, 7, & 8’s). * Wednesday 4th March (Grades 9, 10, & 11’s). * Thursday 5th March (Grade 12 – Player Grading). For more information please visit www.phfc.com.au or email [email protected]