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Leaves NewsletterP&C MEETING
The next P&C Meeting will be held on Wednesday 20th MAY AT 7.30PM
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
Parents may be aware that there are concerns in the community about the inappropriate use of mobile phones amongst school students. Issues around "sexting", students creating and sharing inappropriate images of themselves and other students, have been prominent in the news. The Department of Education has published a fact sheet to help parents understand and deal with the issues.
The Department is also publishing an e-newsletter, to which parents may subscribe. It deals with current issues and provides helpful information and useful links and contacts.
Both of these documents can be accessed on the Department's web site:
Safe Sexting: No such thing http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/media/downloads/news/technology/cybersafety/yr2009/sextingfacts.pdf
School Parents
http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/ezine/yr2009/issue02/index.php
I would like to take the opportunity in this newsletter to acknowledge the contribution of our student leaders to community Anzac ceremonies. Our school captains, Rose Griffiths and James Moorhouse attended the ceremony at the Forestville RSL and represented the school and our vice captain Brooke Cresswell gave the address at the dawn ceremony at Peace Park in Oxford Falls. I have received many positive comments from community members about the contribution of these students. We are proud of them and the way in which they represent our community.
A reminder to parents that our next P&C meeting will be May 20th at 7:30. Cathy Moran from Regional Office will be working with parents on Positive Behaviour Engaging Learners and we will be discussing our school's proposed works under Building the Education Revolution (BER) funding.
Rosemary McDowall
Principal
SCHOOL PHOTOS
We have received notification from Advanced Photographers that there has been a delay in producing our school photographs. They have introduced new equipment and unfortunately have had some technical difficulties, which are now fixed, but due a backlog of work our photographs are not ready for distribution yet. They have apologised and will send them as soon as possible.
YEAR 11 CROSSROADS: DRIVER EDUCATION
On Friday 22nd May, 2009, Year 11 is undertaking a component of their Crossroads program. It is a safe driving course called the RYDA program, sponsored by Rotary. It is compulsory for all students to attend.
The RYDA Program is a road safety education program aimed at reducing death and injury amongst young people on Australian roads. The Program targets 16 to 17 year olds who are at the stage of their lives where they start to drive or ride in a vehicle driven by their peers.
Costs for the day have already been included in the Year 11 camp fees.
All students are to wear school uniform.
Please sign and return the permission slip to Mrs Steed by Thursday 13th May, 2009
CANTEEN NEWS
_/*FRIDGE WANTED*/_! The Canteen needs another storage Fridge. If
anyone has an old fridge that they no longer need or want (in working
order), please consider donating it to the school canteen. Arrangements
to move the fridge can be made.
Please contact Jane Dean, Deputy Principal.
_/*VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED*/_/*!*/ The Canteen still has some black
holes in it's roster. Can you Help on any of the following groups?
* Tuesdays (Weeks 1, 2 and 5)
* Wednesdays (Weeks 3, 4 and 5)
* Thursdays (Weeks 1 and 2)
Please contact Ros Thompson or Karen Whitehead at the Canteen.
/*SECRETARY NEEDED*/
The canteen committee will need a Secretary to take minutes at our
quarterly meetings. Patricia Irving will no longer be standing and the
committee would like to thank her for all her efforts over the past two
years.
Please contact Heather Bone on 0412 790 343 or email
cbone@optusnet.com.au <cid:part1.09030301.02060705@optusnet.com.au> if
you would like to assist on the committee.
SEMINAR FOR PARENTS OF MANDARIN AND CANTONESE STUDENTS
Understanding the NSW High School System and Pathways to Your Child’s Career – conducted in Mandarin and Cantonese for parents
Wednesday 27/5/2009
10am to 12noon
Dougherty Community Centre
7 Victor Street Chatswood
Presented by Mark Yan, Community Information Officer from the Department of Education and Training
Parenting in the Middle of Two Cultures –conducted in Mandarin and Cantonese for parents
Wednesday 3/6/2009
10am to 12noon
Dougherty Community Centre
7 Victor Street Chatswood
Presented by William Wong, experienced Counsellor, Social Worker and Family Educator from the First Light Care Association
Bookings and Enquiries
Rita Leung on 9777 7992 or email to rita.leung@willoughby.nsw.gov.au
Please click on the following links for information in chinese language
Simplified_chinese_2009052706031.pdf
Traditional_chinese_20090527006031.pdf
SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR
The Arts Unit is embarking on an exciting new initiative which will see many ensembles combine in an innovative performance called The Arts Unit Showcase ‘The Art of Making Art’.
Students from our school are participating in this exciting event.
There will be two performances of the showcase held at the York Theatre, Seymour Centre on Saturday 23 May at 4:30pm and 7:30pm
Please support this celebration of public education and the work of our outstanding students.
Please use the link below to download a ticket order form from our website
http://www.pau.nsw.edu.au/arts_initiatives/Showcase.htm
or purchase your tickets from the Seymour Centre Box Office at
http://secure.seymourboxoffice.com.au/tickets/production.aspx?PID=42680
Peter Cook
Senior Coordinator, Arts Initiatives
Director, Schools Spectacular
MIMOSA PUBLIC SCHOOL - AIR GUITAR COMPETITION
WIN A $200 ELECTRIC GUITAR
Date : Saturday 30th May, 5pm
Place :
Entry Closing Date : Friday 22nd May – limited entries
Registration : $10 (free entry into Fireworks) at :
Mimosa PS,
Judging Criteria : Costume, stage presence and choreography
Time Limit : 1 minute per performer – music will be provided
All moves must be “G” rated as this is a family event – instant disqualification for inappropriate performances.
The competition will be judged by the 2008 NSW Air Guitar finalist “Infectious”
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
In July 2009 Student Exchange Australia will welcome a new group of international exchange students to Australia. Our new arrivals will live with a host family and attend school for a semester or a year.
Student Exchange Australia is a not-for-profit secondary exchange organisation which is registered with education authorities in each State and Territory. You can find out more about our organisation by visiting www.studentexchange.org.au.
If you have any questions or problems you can either respond to this email or call our office on 1300 135 331.
Nick Lorentzen
National Director
Student Exchange Australia
PO Box 1420 Mona Vale NSW 1660
T: (02) 9997 0700
F: (02) 9997 0701
W: www.studentexchange.org.au
MANLY WEST CARNIVAL
SATURDAY 9TH MAY 2009 11am – 5pm
Stalls, games, rides, food and much more.
Check out our famous White Elephant Stall and Book Stall.
Try your luck at Hookey or make a bid at the Silent Auction.
Show Bags on sale!
All day ride armbands available for $25.