From the editor
Leaves NewsletterPRINCIPAL'S REPORT
It was my great pleasure this week to attend the HMAS Penguin Youth Leaders Forum on Wednesday 25th March with six Year 11 students. We participated in a number of activities and heard some outstanding presentations from high profile leaders including: Penguin Commander, Mike Hickey; Liberal Member, Rob Stokes; Warringah Mayor, Michael Reagan; educator, Dr. Mehrdad Baghai; cricketer, Michael Bevan; Rugby League identity, Wayne Pearce and Rear Admiral Jones.
The students were presented with many perspectives on leadership and came away from the day inspired by the range of speakers and their experiences in community, politics, the Navy, sport and life. We had some good conversations on the way back to school and the generous gift bag we all received provided some enjoyment on the return trip as well. The students will be sharing their experiences with the whole school at assembly next week.
Parents may be interested in attending our second School Development Day, which is scheduled for Tuesday 28th April. The first session will be devoted to boys' education strategies and the rest of the sessions will focus on introducing all the teachers to Positive Behaviour Engaging Learners (PBEL). Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the school's core values and expectations in the last session. Any parents who are interested in attending should let me know as soon as possible.
Rosemary McDowall
Principal
P&C MYOB Support Required
MYOB Support person for Canteen/Uniform Shop
We are seeking the assistance of an experienced MYOB parent for the following-
-Debtors and Creditors monitoring
-Online payroll
-Online invoicing
-Reconciliation of Accounts
-Time required-2hrs per week maximum
-Laptop provided
The volunteer would work with and report to the P&C Treasurer. It is not a requirement to attend P&C meetings.
If you have the time and expertise to help with this task it would be much appreciated and would be a great way to volunteer time at your child’s school from the comfort of your own home!
Please phone Christine Kaard (P&C Treasurer) on 0416 928 015 for more information.
ZONE Cross Country
Please note there has been a change of date for the Zone Cross Country - it is now 28 May, 2009 (not 5 June)
RELAY FOR LIFE
This weekend - 28th-29th March - we are participating in the Relay for Life, which is a fundraiser for the Cancer Council. So many in our community are either directly, or indirectly, affected by cancer and so the decision was made to support this worthy charity. We will be at the Northern Harbour Relay at Gore Hill. If you would like to support the school team you can donate on-line - any donation will be greatly received.
http://www.relay.cancercouncil.com.au/?2009/northern_harbour_2009/team_forest
SRC Easter Egg Drive
The SRC would like to thank all who donated Easter Eggs for our annual drive. Last week we visited Stewart House, Mona Vale Hospital and Manly Far West to deliver your wonderful donations. The eggs bought a smile to many - thank you.
Any late donations are being put in a basket and will be delivered to Bear Cottage at Manly.
A thank you to the teachers who helped us to deliver the eggs - Mr Stapleton, Miss Wallace, Mrs Gourlay and Mrs Power.
Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers
Parents might be surprised to learn just how much has changed since they got their first driving licence.
To help parents learn more about these changes, Warringah Council is hosting a free workshop for parents who are teaching their children how to drive.
The workshop covers changes to the licensing system, how to use the Learner Driver Log Book and provides parents with pactical tips for getting the best result from helping heir learner become a safer, more competent driver when they go solo.
Workshop, Tuesday, April 21, 2009
6.30-8.30pm
Warringah Council Chambers
Bookings essential - 9942 2354
CANTEEN - URGENT
Urgent VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. We have several days that we have NO volunteers and are at risk of limited food for the students or of having to close.
If you have any spare time, even an hour or 2 to help prepare food for the day please contact the canteen personally or by phoning the school on 9451 5111.
For any further information or questions please contact Heather Bone cbone@optusnet.com.au
T Duncan