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Wideview Public School Learn Wisely Live Proudly

T: 02 9456 1655 E: wideview-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Messages from Principal

The Whole Child at Wideview

We value co-curricula programs which complement the teaching and learning programs delivered in our

classrooms. Many of these programs only happen through commitment and so I want to express a sincere

thanks to the many teachers/parent volunteers/external providers for enabling the school to provide a

range of quality experiences for students, including (but not limited to), bands, music, dance, recorder

group, specialist sports, choir, debating, public speaking, environmental education, Maths Olympiad, ... our

students are well-rounded because of the quality of the programs offered to complement class-based pro-

grams.

Visiting the school

We are very fortunate at Wideview Public School to have parents who are available to assist within class-

rooms and during school events. All visiting parents including carers, who are involved in any activities

within the school (and have completed the compulsory Appendix 5) need to sign the visitors register using

our digital facility in the Front Office. Volunteers will then receive a visitor’s label which they must wear at

all times when they are within the school. Volunteers are also required to sign out before leaving the

school grounds.

Approaching Other Students

A reminder to all parents not to approach other students at our school if there has been an issue with your

child. This can be very upsetting to students and cause distress to them. If there is a problem or disagree-

ment between students that needs to be resolved please see your child’s teacher who can assist you with a

positive resolution.

Signing Students in at office

A reminder that if your child is late, early to leave or out of class for a period of time, then they must be

signed in/out at the office by an adult. A “Pass” ticket will be given to the student when signing in late so

that their teacher knows that a parent or adult have signed them in at the office.

Term 1 Week 5

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Morning and Afternoon Parking

Thank you to all the parents who correctly follow the road rules around our school. We appreciate the fami-

lies that remember to not park across driveways when picking up or dropping off students. We also appreci-

ate the parents who don’t call their child across the road from their car or U-Turn on the bend or across the

double lines. Your courtesy ensures all students and parents are safe and the traffic flows at the beginning

and end of each school day.

Free Software for student use

Have you purchased a computer for your child and then need to purchase software as well? Please read on:

All NSW Department of Education school students are eligible to download and licence

Adobe and Microsoft software (on personally owned devices) at no cost. Students must have logged in using

their @education.nsw.gov.au student email address. Parents are encouraged to visit the website and view

select the appropriate programs to download.

There is an extensive FAQ section to answer many questions that may arise. Free

Student Software. https://nsw-students.onthehub.com/WebStore/Welcome.aspx

Mr McTernan

Principal

Premier’s Reading Challenge is about to start!

The Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) starts on 2 March 2020.

The annual challenge encourages all students from Kindergarten to Year 9 to read quality books and develop

a love of reading. Last year over 310,000 students across NSW got involved, and we are hoping for an even

bigger number this year. Students can choose from more than 11,000 books on the PRC list and complete

their reading log online to ensure their efforts are recognised.

Please note the PRC office has told us that ‘anything you have read from August 31 2019 can be counted to-

wards the 2020 PRC’.

Visit the PRC website (scan the QR code) for more information including the Challenge Rules and tips for

getting the most out of the challenge.

If you have questions about the PRC please email prc@det.nsw.edu.au We look forward to another great year of reading.

Mr Smith

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Florimo Cup 2020

The Florimo Cup is our annual Rugby League district gala competition. Our school has been sending teams

to it for a number of years now. Last year, our junior boys were successful in winning the Gary Larson Shield

(the junior boys’ competition) and went on to represent North Sydney at the State Cup.

This year, we are aiming to take 2 senior boys’ team, 1 senior girls’ team, 1 junior boys’ team and 1 junior

girls’ team. Although the Florimo Cup is a Rugby League (tackle) competition, the NRL have offered two

different pathways into League for our girls – a tackle or a touch football competition. Our girls have decid-

ed to enter the touch football competition for 2020.

Our students will begin training at school in Week 5 – Tuesday (girls) and Thursday (boys) on the oval. Stu-

dents should come in their sport clothes, sneakers, sports cap and drink bottle (boys will need to bring their

mouthguards in addition).

Mr Vasek from the NRL will run the tackle training clinic for our seniors and juniors boys on Thursdays. We

require that the boys come with a mouthguard for each of those sessions. No mouthguard, no training/

play.

Please note, that our school policy for rugby league is all students competing in contact (tackling) must

wear headgear and a mouthguard. Our school will provide headgear on the day.

With taking 5 teams to the gala day, I was hoping to get a few mums and dads to help out on the day. If you

are interested, please contact me through the school office.

Some key dates for your diary:

Tues March 31 – Florimo Cup at Montview Oval, Hornsby Heights

Permission notes/costs will be handed out closer to the date.

Mr Parks

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School Calendar

The Calendar is updated each week. Please check regularly for any additions or changes which will be

marked in red for your convenience.

Term 1 2020

February

Wednesday & Thursday 12 Feb—9 Apr Gymnastics Wks 3—11

Tuesday 18 Feb—3 Mar Interrelate—Years 5 & 6

Merit Awards

KS Ryan A, McKenzie M KGM Jordan I, Milla S KH Emma H, Alina T

1L Holly F, Isadora N,

Emma H

1S Campbell A, Maddy A 1/2F Leila B, Jimmy W

2D Hunter M, Holly B 2C Milla P, Benjamin B 3P

3T Ella W, Samuel H, Tara L 4AV Andy T, Amber E 4LR Eliana R, Hamish M, Talia R,

Lucas H

5C Liam W, Indi Punch 5J Ryan G, Caleigh R 5/6M Theo G, Savannah S

6H Chiara T, Dylan D

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Email: wideviewpandc@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/WideviewPublicSchoolPandCEvents/

P&C Update

P&C Meeting

Save the date – School Disco

Thanks to Kiri who has volunteered to run the school disco. Date for your diary is Friday 3rd April. More in-

formation to come.

Vacation Care

Vacation Care for Easter Holidays April 2020

Bookings are now OPEN for Vacation Care. If you would like to book your child/children in for this holiday

period we are now using our new Online Booking System and the My Family Lounge app.

You will need to register using the link below and then you will be able to book in once registration is com-

plete.

https://www.qkenhanced.com.au/Account/Embeddable/?databaseId=9236

Please email Kiri at wooshcholidays@gmail.com if you have any questions. The program is located below.

Wideview Music Groups

Wideview has five distinctive Music Groups which are run by "the Band sub-committee" of the P&C.

Senior Band - Led by Pippi Eisner

Jazz Band (senior band students by invitation) - Led by Pippi Eisner

Junior Band - Led by Pippi Eisner

Percussion Group - Led by Malcolm Harper

Recorder Group - Led by Merrilee McNaught

These groups are open to all musicians from Year 3 upwards.

We do have a number of instruments for hire through the P&C for students who do not own one. There is

a small fee payable per term for participation in these groups which covers the wages of our Band leaders,

music, new instruments, instrument repair etc. Students are expected to be receiving private tuition on

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their instrument of choice in order to join the junior and senior bands.

$70.00 per term to belong to up to two (2) of the groups

$100.00 per term for 3 or more.

$50.00 per term instrument hire fee (only applicable to students who hire instruments)

Percussion Group and Recorder Group if you have not already completed and returned Student Infor-

mation form please contact the Band Committee directly via email in the next week so we have accurate

contact details. We need these details so families are kept up to date of all events throughout the year.

We ask for all enquiries to be emailed through to : wideviewband@gmail.com

Thanks

Kath Edgar

President Wideview P&C Association

EASTER HOLIDAYS VACATION CARE PROGRAM, APRIL 2020

MON 13th APRIL TUES 14TH APRIL WED 15TH APRIL THURS 16TH APRIL FRI 17TH APRIL

CLOSED EXCURSION IN CENTRE INCURSION EXCURSION

CLOSED

Closed due to Public Holiday

SPORTS DAY @ WARRINA ST

Let’s play some sports!

Walk down to Warrina St and participate in Rugby

League and Cricket Clinics with the NRL and Cricket

NSW. Enjoy a game of soccer and a

play at the park. Have a picnic lunch before

we head back for afternoon tea.

WIDEVIEW MINI MARKET DAY

Come along, grab a few friends and set up your own market stall. Design posters and enjoy the fun visiting our mini markets. Would you like to take a visit to the face painting stall, have your hair coloured with hair chalk or a temporary tattoo. If you are hungry grab a bite to eat at the fruit kebabs or join in a game of charades. Play Ring Toss, Sack Races, Bowling, Guessing Competition, etc.

MULTICULTURAL DAY

Take part in a Bollywood workshop – dress up in

Bollywood costumes, learn a routine and play some fun

games. Make Chinese lanterns,

Japanese Fans, make your own Origami designs. Enjoy some

food from around the world too for afternoon tea.

Come dressed in something from a country of your choice

we will have a parade of costumes with flags.

LUNA PARK

Are you ready for FUN? Visit Sydney’s most iconic

amusement park. Ride on the Rotar or maybe the

Wild Mouse? Slide the giant slide in Coney Island or

battle your friends on the Dodgem Cars. Todays’ excursion includes an

unlimited rides band for all rides.

COST: $0 COST: $75.00 COST: $55.00 COST: $70.00 COST: $75.00

WHAT TO BRING:

WHAT TO BRING: Morning Tea, Drink, Hat,

Enclosed Shoes LUNCH will be provided.

WHAT TO BRING: Morning Tea, Lunch, Drink

Bottle, Hat, Enclosed Shoes

WHAT TO BRING: Morning Tea, Lunch, Drink Bottle, Hat, Enclosed Shoes

WHAT TO BRING: Morning Tea, Lunch, Drink

Bottle, Hat, Enclosed Shoes

WE WILL DEPART AT 9:15am and RETURN by approx.

3:30pm Please ensure you arrive by

8:30am

WE WILL DEPART AT 9am and RETURN by approx. 4pm

Please ensure you arrive by 8:30am

EASTER HOLIDAYS VACATION CARE PROGRAM, APRIL 2020

MON 20TH APRIL TUES 21ST APRIL WED 22ND APRIL THURS 23RD APRIL FRI 24TH APRIL

EXCURSION INCURSION EXCURSION INCURSION IN CENTRE

KU-RING GAI WILDFLOWER GARDENS

Take a walk through the bush

as a junior ranger, meet the creatures that have

six, eight or even forty legs. Head into the bush

to look for minibeasts and use

scientific equipment to catch and identify them. Senior Rangers -Get out of

your comfort zone and head into the bush to try

bouldering, tree climbing, navigating or discover a

hidden waterfall.

URBAN CIRCUS

Learn hula hoops, plate spinning, basic balloon

twisting. Enjoy circus games, parachute, making

juggling balls and poi’s. Basic partner acrobatics and

lots of fun to be had.

https://www.schoolmusi cincursions.com.au/work

shop-option/urban- circus-workshop/

MOVING BODIES - NINJAS

Ready to test your Ninja Warrior skills on the Moving

Bodies Ninja Course. Can you make it up the warped

wall? Make your own Ninja

headband. In the afternoon we will be making models of the ninja warrior course and a few

rounds of chocolate BINGO. Can you get all your numbers

before someone else?

PLASTER FUN & KARAOKE/ DISCO

Choose your own 3D Plaster to

paint and decorate. Afterwards lets get our dancing

shoes on and have a disco with Karaoke. There will be some time for games on

the playstation if you don’t feel like dancing and a

movie later in the day.

WHEELS DAY

Time for riding and scooting through the school. Have

some fun with Laser Tag and lots of games.

Craft - make your own popup cards and collages.

Play outside with the Giant Jenga or maybe a game of Bocce.

We will celebrate the end of the holidays with a party in

the afternoon. Please bring something to share. PLEASE

REMEMBER NO NUTS.

COST: $75.00 COST: $70.00 COST: $75.00 COST:$70.00 COST: $55.00

WHAT TO BRING: Morning Tea, Lunch,

Drink Bottle, Hat, Enclosed Shoes

WHAT TO BRING: Morning Tea, Lunch,

Drink Bottle, Hat, Enclosed Shoes

WHAT TO BRING: Morning Tea, Lunch, Drink

Bottle, Hat, Enclosed Shoes

WHAT TO BRING: Morning Tea, Drink Bottle, Lunch, Hat, Enclosed Shoes

WHAT TO BRING: Morning Tea, Drink Bottle, Lunch, Hat, Enclosed Shoes,

Scooter, Helmet

WE WILL DEPART AT 9am and RETURN by approx. 4pm

Please ensure you arrive by 8:30am

WE WILL DEPART AT 10am and RETURN by approx. 1:30pm Please ensure you arrive by

9:30am

FREE RUGBY UNION TICKETS

VODAFONE SUPER RUGBY

& SUPER W RUGBY

Friday 28 February @ Bankwest Stadium

Thanks to the NSW Waratahs, the NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge and Bankwest

Stadium, students and staff at your school have the opportunity to witness both the Super W

NSW Waratahs v Brumbies game AND the Vodafone Super Rugby NSW Waratahs v Lions

game!

Up to four (4) FREE tickets are available for each student and staff member to redeem for

the match.

Tickets are limited so be sure to secure them quickly for what will be a great evening of

rugby union. To take up this fantastic offer, students and their parents should follow the

below easy steps:

1. Simply go to the website: https://bankweststadium.com.au/premiers-sporting-challenge/

2. Register details.

3. Check their e-mail inbox for an e-mail containing the vouchers, print out the vouchers

and bring with them on the day to enter Bankwest Stadium via the gate listed on their

vouchers to sit in general admission seating.

For additional information, please visit the Bankwest Stadium website.

Please note:

- Students must have parental permission to participate in this offer.

- Each student is entitled to up to four (4) free tickets (limited to one registration per student) whilst

tickets last.

- Event ticket voucher must be printed and presented at Stadium entry gates for entry to this event.

- There is a limit of 2,000 individual vouchers (registration available for up to 500 individuals).

- Entry may be refused if event ticket vouchers are damaged or defaced in any way or redeemed in

an unauthorised manner.

- If an event ticket voucher is resold or redeemed in an unauthorised manner it may be cancelled

and the bearer of the ticket refused entry.

- Accessible seating is available within the Stadium.

Exceptional Learning Opportunities for Boys

Leadership, Citizenship, Science, Technology, Creative Arts and Sporting Excellence

OPEN NIGHTTuesday 10 March 2020

The staff and students of ABHS invite families and their sons to attend the Annual Open Night to hear about innovative programs designed specifically for boys.

Peats Ferry Rd, Asquith Phone: 9477 3508 www.asquithboy-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

5:15pm - Hall displays open5:40pm - Official start of the evening with Principal’s address, followed by

tours of the school7.50pm - Concluding with the rocket launch

Inspire, challenge, create

Academic excellence in a creative environment

Why Ku-ring-gai?

Ku-ring-gai High School is a community that values the individual worth and contribu on of all its members. Our school ensures excellent student centred, coeduca onal and comprehensive educa on with a posi ve focus on developing students through future focused learning.

Student centred

Coeduca onal

Academic

Comprehensive

Future focused

403 Bobbin Head Road North Turramurra, 2074 Principal: Ms T.A. Kamasz Deputy Principal: Mr M. Robinson Ms Yvonne Garcia Phone: 9144 3477 Fax: 9983 9331

Ku-ring-gai High School Turramurra North Campus

Email: kuringgai-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: http://www.kuringgai-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

The Students

Our expecta�on at Ku-ring-gai High School is that through personalised innova�ve and challenging learning programs, every student will be an effec�ve learner, challenged in their learning and able to demonstrate their knowledge in a variety of ways. Students are encouraged to think cri�cally, work co-opera�vely and always to reect upon their learning. As a learning community we are more focused than ever on ensuring that "Harmony in Diversity" remains our underpinning belief, that our school will always be a safe haven for all students and that every student will be respec�ul of each other at all �mes.

The Learning Our teachers are passionate educators who know their students and how they best learn. As a secondary school of 700 students we have the advantage of offering smaller classes and individual learning programs. Our Talent Enrichment Program is the epitome of crea�vity and future focused learning. Students from years 7-10 are able to choose from a wide range of subjects including the arts, dance, drama, robo�cs, coding, 3D design, anima�on, lm making, voice, instrument, crea�ve wri�ng, Big History, Environmental Studies and sports op�ons.

The Environment Our learning environment fosters crea�vity. With the recogni�on that the learning environment is the Third Teacher, Ku-ring-gai High School is outstanding with its 25 acres of beau�ful parkland surrounding the Na�onal Park, welcoming and exible learning spaces and modern specialised rooms including science laboratories, commercial kitchens, and technology spaces. Our learning spaces and facili�es are updated regularly and �een new exible learning spaces, as well as a new hall, are currently planned.

What makes Ku-ring-gai High School Unique?

Come and see for yourself

Upcoming School Tours: Tuesday 17 March at 1:45pm

Please RSVP to the administra�on office as numbers for the tours are limited. Alterna�vely, visits may be arranged by appointment.

Inspire, challenge, create

ENRICHMENT CLASS

YEAR 7 - 2021Asquith Girls High School

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 20 MARCH 2020

TEST DATE: 26 MARCH 2020

9.00AM - 11.30AM

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW FROM WWW.ASQUITHGIRL-H.SCHOOLS.NSW.EDU.AU

See your future - see yourself at Asquith Girls High School