Helensburgh Highlights Last week at the K-6 Assembly our students witnessed the Gabrielle Johnstone in Year 4. She rang Triple Zero (000) when her mum became extremely ill. Gabrielle was being recognized for her calmness and composure as well as her ability to assist Emergency Services with the correct information. This incident highlights the need for all children to be able to ring 000, know their house number and street name, and even the closest cross street. Gabrielle is to be congratulated and serves as an example to all students and families in our community. PARKING Parents are reminded that there are parking restrictions around our school. Presently, real congestion is being experienced in Lukin Street when parents stop their cars to allow students to be dropped off at school. The area at the top of Lukin Street can easily become a dangerous place given the constricted and restricted parking and No Stopping zones. It would be better for our students and staff for parents to use the entrance in Fletcher Street to drop the children in the mornings. SICK CHILDREN A child who is sick at school will find learning very difficult. If your child appears to be unwell, please do not send them to school. Sick children tend not to improve but to become more unwell as the school day progresses. It is important if you are working parents to have emergency contacts who are prepared to take your child home in the event of ongoing sickness or even accident. It helps greatly, especially with younger children that they know and have met this contact. SCHOOL GARDENS Great work is being done in the school vegetable gardens at the moment. If you can spare a few hours on a Thursday, NO GAPS, NO EXCUSES This Thursday a group of teachers will be undertaking mandatory training in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness. The first Module in No Gaps, No Excuses is an introduction to Australian Aboriginal History and the need for schools to be active in addressing the specific cultural issues and learning needs of Aboriginal students. Christopher Connor Principal ZONE CROSS COUNTRY The Engadine Zone Cross Country was held at Miranda Park on Friday, 7th June. Ninety six (96) children from Helensburgh Public School attended. All competitors tried their hardest in all of the events in very muddy conditions. We had some amazing results, not only from our placegetters but from all the runners who supported their team and school. Well done! Results are as follows:- Division A: 1st Engadine West 2nd Lucas Heights 3rd Helensburgh Division B: 1st Helensburgh 2nd Bangor 3rd Engadine West Total Points Winner: Engadine West Handicap Winner: Helensburgh The Regional Carnival will be held this Friday, 14th June. Helensburgh Public School students attending the Region are Kathryn (5th 10 year girls), Lara (4th 12 year girls), Beau (1st 11 year boys) and Jarod (6th 12 year boys). We wish them Good Luck! Ms Connolly and Mrs Hebden YEAR 6 FAREWELL FUNDRAISING Our next Year Six Farewell fundraiser will be a gold coin donation CRAZY SOCKS DAY on Thursday 20 th of June. Thank you for your continued support of our school. Mrs Sida (On behalf of all Stage 3 students & teachers) Important Dates to Remember Date Event 11th June P&C Meeting 7pm 14th June Sydney East Cross Country 17th June NAIDOC Day Snake Tails Performance/ ICAS Writing 18th June ICAS Spelling 20th June Crazy Sock Day 26th June YR 5 Excursion to Canberra 27th June K-6 Assembly 1.50pm 28th June Last day for Term 2 15th July Staff Development Day 16th July Students return for Term 3
Band News PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS Jiah and Nicola performed at the Snowy Mountains Music Festival on the June long weekend. They recreated their flute and saxophone performance in the show Señor Rabbit, previously performed last school holidays at the Monkey Baa Theatre in Darling Harbour. It was a great weekend of music, fun and even a bit of snow! BAND FEST 2013 Notes have gone home today for the students involved in Band Fest next week. Please return these notes to the RIILFH DV VRRQ DV SRVVLEOH %H VXUH WR SUDFWLFH ³:KDW 0DNHV <RX %HDXWLIXO DQG ³-D]]\ %URZQ -XJ EHFDXVH WKLV year we are Going for GOLD! Mrs Garvie Environmental News Please check our new environment blog @ http:// enviromatters.edublogs.org/ to see 5B in action, building bird homes, AND a wonderful recycling initiative performed by 6C. On the topic of recycling and reusing... Mobile phones, household batteries, stamps, rubber bands, plastic lids, and coffee capsules are some of the items you can leave at the school office for recycling/reusing. You can reduce the load in your bin, and on landfill, and take advantage of this easy school drop off point. Ms Lewis Environment Team P&C News P&C MEETING TONIGHT A reminder to all parents that you are very welcome to attend tonight's P&C meeting at 7pm in the staffroom where we will begin with a short presentation by CPR Health about their fun and interactive CPR programs specifically designed to teach children aged 5-12 years the DRSABCD concepts. The P&C is considering engaging CPR Health to deliver the program to all Helensburgh Public School students later in the year. Your input would be most welcome! For further information, visit the CPR Health website at www.cprhealth.com.au Trivia Night Prizes Needed The P&C is looking for donations of items suitable for a raffle or silent auction for the Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, 27th July. We are looking for good quality items, including service donations or gift vouchers. Please take to the school office or speak to Sandy Szewcow, Cath Ryan or Gill Lehn. )XQ 8 +HOHQVEXUJK -XO\ 9DFDWLRQ &DUH :H KDYH ORW V RI IXQ DFWLYLWLHV ERRNHG IRU WKH -XO\ YDFDWLRQ,I \RX UHTXLUH FDUH SOHDVH FRQWDFW XV RQ RU IXQ XKHOHQVEXUJK#ELJSRQG FRP $OO ERRNLQJV PXVW EH LQ E\ WKH WK -XQH 11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050 email: helensburg- p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg- p.schools.nsw.edu.au
CANTEEN N EWS Next Tuesday 18 th June is Tasty Tuesday Nuggets, herb bread, popper and an apple. Great value meal deal $5. Order forms will be sent home this week and should be returned to the canteen with money by Monday 17 th June. Normal menu will also operate on the day. We hope everyone liked the wonderful prizes that were supplied by the NRL for our lucky draw on Blues Day. Thanks also to the lovely ladies that assisted in the canteen and also those who supplied cakes and biscuits to sell. Thank you to everyone who ordered pies. lasagne and macaroni cheese on our menu as well as jaffles so in this cold weather everyone can enjoy something nice and warm. Why not add some lovely herb bread to your lunch order? For just 50c you get a nice roll base spread with delicious herb butter made from our own grown herbs. We also have some available for sale at lunchtime. Just a reminder that frozen items cannot be ordered with lunch. If your child is provided with an emergency lunch or a canteen account because of a shortfall in lunch money provided please return any outstanding amounts ASAP. Thank you. Jan Hill Bronwyn Charman 42941778 42943568
Community Notices Stanwell Park School Fete 2013 Ride Ticket Order Forms Pre paid ride pass order forms were handed out to students at Helensburgh today if you did not receive one there are spares available at the office Helensburgh View Club Helensburgh VIEW club are going by bus to see ' THE LION KING ' on Saturday 14th December 2013 2PM Matinee at the CAPITOL THEATRE. Seats are filling fast. If you would like more information please ring Chris Hendry on 42941103. Mama Tree Business Expo - A Fun Day Out For All The Family! June 16, 11am - 3pm, Helensburgh Workers Club Free entry, live music, kid's entertainment, a variety of local business stalls, free showbags with discount vouchers and product samples plus free presentations. The Mama Tree is a not-for-profit association set up to connect local mums and families. www.facebook.com/groups/themamatree Lost Reading glasses please contact office if you have found them July School Holiday At IPAC The Listies in 6D funny bone aged five years and up, tickets are available at the family-friendly price of just $22. Plus, Rodeo of our One Day Creativity Camps, designed for two age groups (6-9 years and 10 13years), with workshops and creative escapades galore. For more info or to book, call the IPAC box office on 4224 5999 or visit www.merrigong.com.au. Play T-Ball, Baseball Or Softball? No Experience Is Required! Registration days for 2013/14 season ~ Sunday 14th & 21st July 2013 ~ 1.00pm à 3.00pm at Boystown Gymnasium, Banksia Avenue, Engadine. Also, we have Try Baseball sessions on these days from 10am to 12pm at Boystown Oval for the new kids to for all standards from new players to the experienced. For more information please contact: President: Darren Hart Mob# 0403 525 484 Secretary;; Mike Parker Mob# 0425 283 373
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