Week 7 Term 2

Wednesday 6 June 2012 Summer Hill e-News

Email: summerhill-p.school@det. nsw.edu.au Website: www.summerhill-p. schools.nsw.edu.au

Ph: (02) 9797 8160

Fax: (02) 9716 8003

Coming Events June Wed 6 - Summer Hill Debate vs Stanmore 12.00-1.30pm Thu 7 - Woodwind & Recorder Concert 6.30pm

Fri 8 - K-2 Awards 9.15am

Fri 8- Yr 3-6 Assembly 11.05am

Fri 8 - PSSA Sport

Wed 13 - Musica Viva in Hall K-6

Thu 14 - Regional Cross Country Thu 14 - Choir & Piano Concert 6.30pm

Fri 15 - K-2 Awards 9.15am

Fri 15 - Yr 3-6 Assembly 11.05am

Fri 15 - PSSA Sport

Sat 16 & Sun 17 - BAND WEEKEND

Mon 18 - ICAS Writing Tue 19 - Yr 3-6 Didjeribone Performance 11.40am-3.00pm Tue 19 - Music Committee Meeting 6.30pm

Tue 19 - P&C Meeting 7.30pm

Wed 20 - K-2 Auntie Wendy Show Wed 20 - Bands @ Engadine Bandfest Thu 21 - Brass & Percussion Concert 6.30pm Fri 22 - K-2 Awards Assembly 9.15am

Fri 22 - Yr3-6 Assembly 11.05am

Fri 22 - PSSA Sport Sat 23 - P&C REVUE NIGHT 7PM Tue 26 - New Student Information Evening 6.30-8.00pm Fri 29 - K-2 Awards Assembly 9.15am

Mon 11 - QUEENS BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY (NO SCHOOL)

MONDAY 11th JUNE IS THE QUEENS BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY (NO SCHOOL)

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE

SUMMER HILL STUDENTS AT FORT STREET FESTIVAL Congratulations to all of our students in the Chamber Orchestra, Stage and Senior Bands who played at the Fort Street High Festival on Sunday. They braved the wet weather and sounded fantastic. A special thank you to our wonderful band directors Ms Chan and Ms Mak and to all of the supportive parents who attended. EDUCATION WEEK: TERM 3 This year we are having an open morning on Monday 30 July. At this time we will be inviting grandparents to come up to school for a K-6 Assembly where we will have a selection of performances from some of our ensembles. In addition 2012 is the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Opportunity Classes (OC) at Summer Hill PS. We have had contact with some ex students who attended the school before World War 2 and just after the war. If there are any other ex OC students from previous generations who may be interested in joining us on 30 July please contact the school as soon as possible. We will also be sending home details about the day as the time approaches so that we have numbers of grandparents and parents attending to assist with organisational details. Greg McLachlan

FROM THE DEPUTIES’ OFFICE

All enquiries regarding photos are to be made directly to the photog-raphy company: AdvancedLife 1300 728 972. Thank you.

ANTI-BULLYING - Cyber Bullying:Cyber Bullying: TTips to stay safe online

When using social networking sites you should;

STUDENT WELFARE

PHOTOS

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NEVER accept friend requests from, or engage in conversation with, STRANGERS. Protect your profile page by increasing the security to limit all access to friends only. Do not display your date of birth, address and other personal information on your profile page.

Be aware that images and messages posted online become part of your digital footprint. They can be copied and forwarded with ease and may be impossible to remove or delete.

Images and messages uploaded on the internet have the potential to last FOREVER. Be aware that images and messages uploaded on the net may be potentially damaging to a persons future. Be positive about what you say online. Be sensitive about what you say online. (From: Police News – Cyber Bullying)

ACTIVITIES IN THE HOME – ways to help children improve their academic skills: READING Be confident that your child will learn to read and show them that you enjoy reading by having lots of different types of reading material around the home. Children value watching family members read and write each day. If English is not your first language, read in your home language. To encourage children to read, you can share such activities as:

Reading signs Checking television guides Using a recipe Reading the newspaper aloud Playing games including crosswords Reading instructions Reading magazines, comics and poems Reading labels on groceries when you go shopping

Listening to children read each day is a good idea but remember reading is for fun. You can read a book, look at the cover and talk about what the book is about, ask questions about what has happened so far in the story and take turns when reading a harder book. Remember the three ‘Ps’ for new words – pause, prompt and praise. Allow children to work out the word (pause), use clues from the context (prompt) and praise your child for trying. If necessary, it is alright to tell your child the word. (from P&C Journal [The Journal of the federation of Parents and Citizens’ Association of NSW], P. 12, Term 1, 2008)

Names On Property Please remember to put your child’s name on all items of clothing that get taken on and off during the day (eg: hats, jackets and jumpers). Without a name it is impossible to return lost property to its owner. Thank you. Mark Warnock and Karen Sinclair

CURRICULUM

REMINDER

OUR VALUES: Fair Go and Cooperation - We work together for the common good, where all people are treated fairly.

WINTER ILLNESSES AND CHICKEN POX In order to reduce the spread of illness through the school community, if your child contracts a contagious illness we request that parents inform the school as soon as possible and keep the child at home until their doctor clears their return to school. We have a child attending the school who is immune suppressed. Immune suppressed people contract illnesses from others more easily, and their illnesses can be more severe and longer in duration. Chicken Pox is particularly dangerous for this child. Please inform the school office immediately if your child is diagnosed with chicken pox or has had close contact with another child who has chicken pox. The office will then inform the parents of the immune supressed child, and medical advice can then be sought for this child. If you suspect your child may have developed chicken pox it would be most appreciated if you could keep them home from school and see a doctor to confirm whether they have chicken pox or not.

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STOP! THINK! DO!

AWARDS The following students received a Merit Certificate:

The following students received Merit Awards:

KBF Matthew S, Sofia H, Isaac M, James N 3CS Maxim D, Aanchal S, Beau P, Sophia P, Cindy W, Jeremy N

KDL Tim S, Imogen J, Oscar H, Oliver W 3IS Jude P, Louis W, Charlie B, Sarah A

KJA Campbell R, Jack S, Rynee L, Bronwen B 3/4ME Zea N, Jordan M, Bronte J, Shreya B, Henry A, Tong C, Yi Nan C, Catherine G, Lyn D, Jacob P

KKV Cameron W, Eugenia H, Sofia K, Andy Z 4AW Kailomani S, James S, Melissa S, Alexia O’D, Haoren L, Mia P

KSW Imogen J, Julian O, Jonah C. Harriet A, Danniella M 4JM Era C, Oscar F, Olive L C, Olivia R, Ellen P, Luca S

1/2GW Toby I, James R, Andy L, Yuanhao R 5JG Justine H, Tim Z, Amelia F, Aileen W, James Y, Jerry C

1BB Casper Y, Violet A, Caitlyn D, Shahn H-I 5SH Ellie B-G, Ivan L, Anna W, Hayden A, Coco L, Aryan A K

1LE Annie B, Ari M, James B, Alise K 5SM Leo B, Finn V

1MD Emily W, Honey Y, Michael M-D, Jacob G 5SS Samarth S, Richard Q, Hugo D, Matthew S, Angeni B, Jenny Z

1MW Mariah G, Charlie Rose O, Andrew S, Nick W 6HW George B, Nicholas L, Jane L, Jeno S, Lydia W, Andrew X

2DT William W, Grace F, Junior P, Kian A, Taniah K 6JG Albert F, Isabelle M, Ishaan S, Emily S, Esther P, Nicholas C

2LG Michael S, Charlie C, Thomas B, Sofia R, Hugo M, Dimitri W

6SB Gaby D, Juno E, Tia G, Danielle V, Max X, James K

2MA Gwen M, Ethan N, Ella F-S, Jay C, Edward H 6SP Anna L, Felix L, Dexter B, Jackson S, Avalon K, Tatenda M

2MD Fergus R, Sophie G, Caspar K 6TK Santina W, Amy B, Josh G, Thomas P, Zac G, Lilli H, Seamus L

3AB Charlotte W, Claire J, Joshua R, Dexter S, Nevil S, Sascha L

5SS Jason S 6HW Ashley X 1MW Andrew S 2LG Fareena O

2MD Emma T 2MD Sophie G 2MD Jeanette L

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VALUES: PEACEFULNESS AND PATIENCE

VIVA LAS VEGAS – TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Parent Revue/Auction Night

Saturday 23rd June, SHPS School Hall

Doors open at 7pm, Entertainment starts at 7.30pm The SHPS Revue night is a P&C fundraising event for the grownups. Tickets: $25 per person, tables of 8 (10 at a squeeze) Tables still available. Please refer to the booking form attached to the newsletter. A bar will be available to purchase drinks, but you will need to organise a picnic dinner. Contact Cath cathsi@tpg.com.au Elvis competition: Sing Elvis with Alex the Seal. The best Elvis will take home a prize. Choose either…

Hound Dog or Can’t Help Falling in Love It would be great if you could register with Kerri, but late entries will be accepted on the night. Volunteers Needed: Photographer - to take and print shots with the stars of Vegas Back stage - more people needed to help co-ordinate the show Set Up & Pack Up – helpers needed. Can you spare an hour or two?? When… Friday: 3 – 6pm to help move equipment and set up equipment – especially some strong folk! Saturday: 10am-5pm to prepare the hall. Sunday: from 10 am. We will need some muscles here as well, along with chairs stackers, sweepers etc. Contact Kerri kerrimil@bigpond.net.au Auction items: Look out for the note in your child’s bag this week or contact Helen De Wolfe dewolfies@yahoo.com.au Dress: Appropriate Vegas style clothing will be expected for both performers and audience members alike. Prizes for the best dressed!

2012 / 2013 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS Books can be purchased from the front office or via our secure online order page at: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/204u225 But hurry – stocks are limited and sell quickly.

Contact Penny Sergi sergis2130@optusnet.com.au or 0438 545 977

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P&C NEWS

19 JUNE P&C MEETING WILL TALK ABOUT…SUSTAINABILITY! The focus item for the upcoming P&C meeting on Tuesday 19 June at 7.30pm is SUSTAINABILITY. We are very fortunate to have Kate Low (Head Teacher of Applied Environmental Management at TAFE) to come along and lead the discussion. Kate is a parent from Erskineville Public School and was instrumental in implementing the school’s outstanding sustainability programs. School environmental management plans work across the key learning areas of the curriculum and the whole school community. The P&C is committed to helping the school further develop its sustainability programs, so come along and share your ideas and learn more about what SHPS is already doing.

If you are not yet a member of the P&C, it isn’t too late to join! Come along with a gold coin donation and sign up. Being part of the P&C is a great way to meet new people and to get involved in fundraising activities for our fantastic school. If you have any questions or comments, please email the P&C at: summerhillpandc@gmail.com

THERE IS STILL TIME TO NOMINATE ALL THE INSPRATIONAL TEACHERS AT SHPS!

There is still time to nominate any or all of the teachers at SHPS for the National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA). This is our chance to give a shout out to our great teachers.

Nominated teachers receive a congratulatory NEiTA Certificate of Nomination and become eligible for NEiTA State and National Awards. It’s easy to nominate. Forms can be downloaded or completed online at www.neita.com.au or requested from NEiTA by phoning free call 1800 624 487. The closing date for nominations is 31 July. Let’s show the teachers at our school how much we appreciate and support them!

GARDENING BEE GETS RAINED OUT! Saturday’s prolific downpour was great for the garden, but not so good for our dedicated bees! The Gardening Bee ended before it even began, as the rain just didn’t stop. Despite these bleak conditions, a handful of enthusiastic parents and carers still braved the miserable conditions! Our thanks to Bruce, Greg, Richard and Erik for leaving their dry, warm homes to stand in cold, wet garden beds, and also to Gina for purchasing the plants and materials. We were able to assess the garden and thanks to previous Gardening Bees, everything looks in good shape. So, we will cancel this term’s Bee and hope for better weather in Term 3. See you all in the garden next term! The Garden Committee

PLEASE SUPPORT THESE YEAR 3 BOYS BY SPONSORING THEM IN THE NSW CANCER COUNCIL’S CITY MILE DASH ON FRIDAY JUNE 15TH.

We are Luke R, Finbar C, Tim V and Jacob P all from Year 3. We are going to the CBD on June 15th to run a one-mile race to raise money to fight cancer. We all seem to know somebody affected by cancer, so we would like to raise $1000. Please help us reach this goal by sponsoring us! The easiest way to do this is online at: http://nsw.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/personalPage.aspx?SID=470659&langPref=en-CA

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2012 WINTER PSSA SPORTS DRAW TOUCH NETBALL BOYS SOCCER GIRLS SOCCER

R6 8 June Burwood @ Blair A & B vs Croydon Park

Five Dock @ Powells Creek 1

South Strathfield @ Hammond Pk

R7 15 June West Homebush @ Blair A & B vs Dobroyd Point

Enfield @ Henley Park 1 Burwood @ Centenary

R8 22 June Croydon (B) @ Centenary West Concord @ Henley Park 2

Abbotsford @ Hammond Pk

R9 29 June North Strathfield @ Centenary BYE Mortlake @ Ashfield PK

R10 20 July Abbotsford @ Greenlees Park

West Concrod @ Hammond Pk

R11 27 July WASHOUT 1 or West Homebush @ Centenary

Croydon @ Algie Park Croydon @ Centenary Pk

R12 3 Aug WASHOUT 2 or Burwood @ Centenary

Haberfield @ Henley Park 2

Burwood @ Centenary Pk

R13 10 Aug WASHOUT 3 or South Strathfield @ Centenary

CATCH-UP ROUND Abbotsford @ Hammond Pk

SEMI 17 Aug Centenary

FINAL 24 Aug Centenary

SPORT VENUES

Blair Park - Cnr Queen St & Acton St, Croydon Centenary Park - Cnr Queen St & Lang St, Croydon Cintra Park - Between Gipps St & Lyons Rd, Concord Hammond Park - Cnr Frederick St & Henry St, Ashfield QE Park - Cnr Gipps St & Broughton St, Concord Ashfield Park - Cnr Ormond St & Pembroke St, Ashfield Powels Creek - Cnr George St & Victoria St, Concord West Henley Park - Cnr Mitchell St & Portland St, Enfield Greenlees Park - Greenlees Ave, Concord Algie Park - Cnr Ramsay St & Empire St, Haberfield

TRAINING SCHEDULES

SPORT COACH LOCATION DAY / TIME

Girls Soccer Ms Hamilton & Mr Kay

Grass Area Snr - Mondays Jnr - Tuesdays

Jnr Netball Ms Gadaleta Basketball Court

Thursdays

Snr Netball Mr Steggels Basketball Court

Fridays

Snr Boys Soccer

Mr Sinclair Grass Area Thursdays

Jnr Boys Soccer

Mr Sinclair Grass Area Fridays

TIME

3.15 - 4.00pm

8.15 - 9.00am

8.15 - 9.00am

3.15 - 4.00pm

8.00 - 9.00am

Touch Football

Mr Otto Grass Area 8.20 - 9.00am Fridays

Our Senior A Netball team who compete each Friday in the Western Suburbs PSSA competition.

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SUMMER HILL IS A RESTORATIVE SCHOOL

ZONE CROSS COUNTRY

Last Wednesday saw the Zone Cross Country held at Majors Bay Reserve. Our girls finished in 3rd place whilst the boys finished in 9th place. Overall, Summer Hill finished in 4th place. Congratulations to all the children who participated. Pictured are the four students who progressed to the Regional Championships to be held next week.

They are Lilli, Tom and Ella who will compete at The Sydney East Championships next week. Good luck to these three. Also pictured is Francesca who is first reserve for the Championships.

CONGRATULATIONS ANGELINA AND LILLI

“Junior Sports Star Angelina T, a promising tennis player, is a pupil at Summer Hill Public School”, Craig Wilson from the Inner West Courier wrote recently.

For the complete article on Angelina, go to: http://inner-west-courier.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/angelina-aims-to-follow-great-footsteps/

“Ashfield junior Lilli H will be aiming for a national title in Sydney later this year”, wrote Craig Wilson from the Inner West Courier.

For the complete article on Lilli, go to: http://inner-west-courier.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/lilli-has-own-olympics-challenge-ahead/

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HELP NEEDED TO WIN A GRAND PIANO FOR THE SCHOOL

Donna Ross is preparing an entry to win a grand piano for the school from ABC Radio. The application

will be a short written piece and it will be accompanied by a video. The voice of our parents and children is needed. We desperately want one because:

A grand piano will be much louder among our bands and orchestras. A grand piano will help our top class pianist students to improve.

Parents and students are needed to speak on camera briefly about the importance of the music program in the school and why we might benefit from having a grand piano.

We will be filming from 8.00am on June 13 in the hall. Contact Donna if you can contribute your comments on camera at 8.00am on Wednesday June 13 at the hall.

If you cannot make it at that time and you wish to contribute, email what you would like to say and we can include it in the submission.

Please let Donna know if you or your child is available to add their voice to our application. Email Donna at: donna.m.ross@det.nsw.edu.au

NSW PREMIER’S DEBATING CHALLENGE

Last Thursday, 31 May, St Peters PS (St Peter Blues) visited Summer Hill PS for a debate against our team (Frances, Kelly, Sofia & Lachlan). We argued against the topic: “That parents should ban their children from social networking sites.” It was a close debate, but unfortunately in the end we lost. We are looking forward to our next debate - this Wednesday 6 June at Stanmore Public School.

Kelly T & Frances Y

SPORT NEWS

JUNIOR A NETBALL At the start of the game we were going quite well because we were winning 3-0. In the second half we were a bit more tired than we were at the start of the game. However, most of us were concentrating better. We all showed great teamwork and perseverance but Kathleen, Lizzy and Selena were the stand out players this week. In the end we won 8-0 which was great.

JUNIOR B NETBALL The Junior B Netball Team won 4-2. The whole team played really well. Olivia and Justine were great Centres, Era and Frances did very well as Wing Attacks, Tara was a fabulous shooter, Eliza was an excellent Goal Attack, Alexia was a very good Goal Keeper, Katya and Joanna played great Wing Defences and Emilie did fantastic as Goal Defence. Hopefully we will keep our good luck up.

Era (Team Member) SENIOR A NETBALL On Friday 1st June, the Senior A Netball Team won 24-1 against Homebush West. I was very impressed with how my team played especially because the other team was rough. The star players this week were Holly G (WD), Catherine M-D (GD) and Gabi D (GS and GA).

SENIOR B NETBALL The Senior B Netball Team had a draw 8-8 against Homebush West last Friday. I was extremely impressed with all of the players because they worked really well together. Next week I hope that we have another team victory!!!

Nina (Team Captain) JUNIOR SOCCER Summer Hill vs Concord Summer Hill won the toss and chose the direction. Both teams started off well. Concord nearly got through but were no match for our defence . We scored a few quick goals to make the score 2-0 our way. In the second half, Concord's defence and attack got better which we adapted to well. We scored again to make Concord lose their confidence. The final score was 4-0 and the well deserved man of the match was Morgan for passing and looking to be passed to. The people who scored were Owen W and Lochlan S who scored two each. We had a good game this week and let's hope we win next week!

Owen (Team Member)

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NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM

CHOIR NEWS In Week 8, the Choir and Piano Evening will be held on Thursday, 14 June. This is an informal music evening featuring the Senior and Intermediate Choirs and individual piano and singing items. It will be a wonderful opportunity to share with parents and friends the repertoire we have been practising at our rehearsals this year. Please put the date in your diaries and be there by 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start.

Choir members are to wear a single-coloured top (no words/pictures or patterns please) with black pants and black shoes, and girls can also wear black leggings or skirts with black opaque tights.

Gillian Bale and Rebecca Salter BAND WEEKEND WORKSHOP A weekend workshop has been organised for the Training Band, Concert Band, Senior & Stage Band members. It will be held over the weekend of Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June. The first part of the workshop will start on Saturday afternoon at 2.00pm and finish at 4.00pm with a short break in the middle. The remaining part of the workshop will be on Sunday from 9.00am to 4.00pm. The workshop will be a valuable musical and social experience for your child. Students will attend band sessions, group tutorials and workshops. The closing date for this event is Wednesday 13th June. A form has already been sent home regarding this. Looking forward to seeing you there. ENGADINE BANDFEST The Training, Concert, Senior & Stage Band are going to Engadine Bandfest on Wednesday 20th June. This is a fun experience where the bands get to play and then to watch and appreciate other bands play. A note is going out by email and with your child this week. Please look out for it. RECORDER GROUP The Recorder Group will be playing at the Woodwind And Recorder evening this Thursday. Please be at school by 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start. We will be playing Rondeau and English Country Garden. I look forward to seeing you there. CLASSROOM MUSIC The ‘World According to James’ will performing at our school on Wednesday 13th June in the school hall. This band features some of Australia’s best jazz musicians. It is a part of the Musica Viva schools program. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 have been doing activities in music class based on this performance. There will be 3 performances on the day 9.30am, 11.20am and 1.30pm. Parents are welcome to attend any one of these performances. UKULELE GROUP We meet on Thursday mornings in the Music Room from 8.15am. If your child regularly attends please ensure they have a folder to put their music in. Donna Ross Music Teacher

MUSIC CALENDAR Week 7: Thu 7 June Woodwind & Recorder evening concert in Hall

@ 6.30pm

Week 8: Thu 14 June Sat 16 & Sun 17 June

Choir & piano evening concert in Hall @6.30pm Band Weekend (Sat 2pm-4pm & Sun 9am-4pm) (Cost $55, or $20 Sat only, $40 Sun only)

Week 9: Tue 19 June Wed 20 June Thu 21 June

Music Support Group meeting 6.45pm in the office Training, Concert, Senior & Stage Bands @ Engadine Bandfest (Approx. cost $15) Brass & percussion evening concert in Hall @6.30pm

REMINDER Entry for the Years 3 to 6 ICAS Maths and English Competitions closes at the end of the day - Wednesday 16th June.

Jan Wilson (AP)

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THREE-WAY ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES AND CONFERENCES

Three way assessment provides a forum for teachers, students and parents to acknowledge student progress and achievement. In three way conferences students typically explain their learning achievements, as well as areas for further improvement. This may include displays of student work. Three way assessment strategies and conferences have benefits for teachers, parents and schools. Some of these benefits are outlined in the table below.

HOW MIGHT 3 WAY CONFERENCES WORK IN PRACTICE?

In 3 way conferences, students, parents and teachers have specific roles and responsibilities.

STUDENTS: Students are required to plan and prepare for the conference. During the conference they should attempt to demonstrate their understanding of the topics that they have completed through discussing and answering questions that may be posed. This enables students to share their work and/or ideas in a confident and articulate manner.

PARENTS: Parents are expected to attend the conference and value the student’s contribution. Parents can offer support and encouragement to students and ultimately, through discussion at the end of the conference, help set achievable learning goals for the child for the remainder of the year.

TEACHERS: Teachers help students develop the confidence to share their knowledge of themselves as learners. Teachers will also assist with other information for parents regarding their child’s learning.

TILES NEEDED PLEASE

6SB’s Interior Design Team - IDT - are collecting tiles for the class’s “Term 3 Mosaic Masterpiece”.

If you have any unused tiles at home we would greatly appreciate them for our art work.

Thank you in anticipation.

Dani, Juno, Tia, Gabi, Aimee & Noa (6SB’s IDTs)

CANCER COUNCIL RAFFLE Mrs Divis and Ms Bosler are selling raffle tickets through Eve at the front office. 1 for $2 or 3 for $5. All money will go to the Cancer Council. There are seven great prizes:

1st - Canterbury Bulldogs Leagues Club Flame Restaurant $120 5th - Summer Hill Village Meats $60

2nd - Envy Cafe and Gallery, Summer Hill $100 6th - Canterbury Hurlstone RSL $50

3rd - Villagio Gourmet Deli Hamper 7th - Manicure and Pedicure Summer Hill $50

4th - Tupperware wine chiller and glasses $96

Tickets will be drawn in Week 8.

TEACHERS Allows for shared responsibility of student learning, assessment and reporting Flows naturally from work produced in class Strengthens communication channels with parents about student’s learning and progress

STUDENTS Enhances self-esteem by allowing them to share their learning opportunities in a positive environment Critically involves students in self-assessment and allows them to take responsibility for their own

learning Empowers students as they work toward and achieve syllabus outcomes

PARENTS Increases their understanding of learning and assessment Allows them to participate in the reporting process rather than merely responding to it

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FORTHCOMING CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS

(Text is sourced directly from ‘Many Voices One Land - Calendar for Cultural Diversity 2012’. Published by NSW DEC Multicultural Programs Unit.)

Queen’s Birthday – 11 June The Queen’s Birthday is observed in NSW on the second Monday of June. On this day the Queen’s Birthday honours list of individuals nominated for their contribution to Australian society is published.

World Blood Donor Day – 14 June The first World Blood Donor Day was held in 2007 as a celebration of the contribution of hundreds of thousands of blood donors worldwide who give freely of their blood to save the lives of others. This day is held on the birthday of Karl Landsteiner who discovered the ABO blood group system. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for medicine in 1930.

International Day of the African Child – 16 June Formerly known as Soweto Day and South African Youth Day, this day commemorates 16 June, 1976, when some 30,000 high school students began a march to protest against racism in the South African government and the inferior quality education system for black students. One of the student demands was that they were taught in their own language. This day commemorates all those youth who were fatally shot or wounded in the fight to abolish apartheid in South Africa.

DEADLINE: Please make all submissions for the next issue of the Summer Hill e-News BEFORE TUESDAY 12th JUNE, 12.00PM.

LIBRARY NEWS THE PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE

The Premier’s Reading Challenge titles read to K-2 students in the library this week are as follows:

K-2 students participating in the challenge may add these titles to their record.

Grade Title Author PRC ID

K Steve’s Sunday Blues N. Layton 12844

1 Possum in the House K. Jensen 12280

2 Lucy’s Cat and the Rainbow

Birds A. Hill 31235

COMMUNITY NEWS

FAMILY BIG DAY IN - 10 JUNE

SUMMER HILL CHURCH Join us at 9.30am on Sunday, 10 June for the FAMILY BIG DAY IN

It’s going to be a great morning for people of all ages! We will kick off our series “The Transformed Life” and the festivities will continue after church with a free BBQ, jumping castle, face painting and balloon animals. Look for the spire on the corner of Smith St, Summer Hill.

tiny.cc/bigdayin

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