3 December 2018

Newsletter Articles

December PBL Focus

Thank you to all those students doing their personal best to wear full school uniform including school hats. Please remember that it is even more important to wear a hat during this hot and sunny weather. School hats are part of our school uniform and therefore must be worn every day.

Principal’s Message

Staffing News

The Director Educational Leadership Andrew Stevenson has appointed Jodie Sheehy as Acting Principal of St Ives Park Public School until the merit selection process for a permanent Principal is completed. Ms Sheehy is well known to the school community and her knowledge and experience of the school and students will ensure a smooth start to the 2019 school year.

New SIPPS Playground

Over the last fortnight, we have seen the remarkable transformation of our playground. Students and staff have watched excitedly as the new grass carpet and fixed-play equipment has been installed. We are on track to have this completed just in time for Christmas!

Kindergarten 2019

Our recent Taste of Kindy program was a great success. Our 2019 Kindergarten students enjoyed participating in dancing games, colouring in, completing some literacy and maths activities and most importantly of all, meeting some brand new friends. Their parents saw a fantastic fashion parade, learned all about our wonderful school and had a tour led by our 2018 school leaders. We can’t wait to see you all again at the beginning of next year when you become SIPPS students for real!

BYODD Parent Information Evening

All parents and especially those who have students in Year 4 and 5 are invited to attend a special parent information evening this Thursday 6th December at 6pm in our STEAM Learning Studio.

At this forum we would like parents to be part of our BYODD annual review and share ideas about new devices and practices that can support successful integration of digital technology into learning programs for our Stage 3 students. Mrs Hayllar and I look forward to seeing you there next Thursday evening.

SIPPS Performers

Thank you SIPPS band and Kate for the demonstration morning where they showed SIPPS students all the instruments that they could play if they join the band next year. We are all looking forward to their performances at our upcoming Presentation Evening.

Well done to our Kindergarten students for their fantastic performance at the recent K-6 assembly. I’m sure many of the audience members were singing the song in their head for days!

Thank you P&C

Last week I attended my final SIPPS P&C meeting. I would like to warmly thank all the members of our school P&C over the last five years for their wonderful contribution and support of our school and its students. I was delighted to hear that this year’s grant committee led by Sarah was successful in securing a $30,000 NSW government grant that will be forward to the school as a further donation to our new playground space.

Congratulations and best wishes to next Year’s parent representatives who have been elected into the following roles as members of the 2019 SIPPS Parents and Citizens Association executive and coordinator roles.

President: Emmy Druce
Vice President: Nicole Pruden
Treasurer: Lorna Raine
Secretary and Marketing Communications: Felicity Harris
Uniform Shop: Vanessa with Pui, Ant, Fion
Tennis Courts: Stewart Duncan
Canteen: Cori Werner and Chrissy Anton
Grants: Sarah Weller
Class Parents Co-Ordinator: Tracy-Lee Reaper

Thank you SIPPS volunteers

Last week we held a special morning tea to thank our P&C, Teachers of SRE and Ethics and classroom helpers for all their voluntary work. We are so grateful to have had so many wonderful volunteers supporting our school and SIPPS students this year. A heartfelt thank you to you all!

Best wishes
Gillian Tegg

Celebrating Student Success

Wristband Winners

3rd Wristband (150 catchcards)

Gemma (150!)

2nd Wristband (100 catchcards)

Margot (100)
Amelia (100)
Katherine (100)

1st Wristband (50 catchcards)

Eliza
Sam
Hannah
Hashem
Maya
Olivia

Ava O
Ava C
Elliott
Olivia
Natalie
Fraser
Jeremy x 2
Harry
Finn
Sophie

Inspiring & Nurturing
Successful Lifelong Learners

iPlay at SIPPS

This year SIPPS teachers have undertaken professional learning with iPlay to increase physical activity, improve learning and overall health for all students.

iPlay is a professional learning program where teachers learn skills and strategies to conduct sport and physical education lessons that engage and motivate students and improve behaviour and learning. iPlay improves teacher confidence as well as student physical activity and fitness levels.

Year 6 Mini Fete Information

On Tuesday the 18th of December all students from St Ives Park Public School will attend the Year 6 Mini Fete.

The Year 6 Mini Fete is an annual event organised by the Year 6 students to raise valuable funds for the Year 6 gift to the school. Attractions at the mini fete include game stalls, food stalls and guessing competitions.

The Year 6 Mini Fete occurs during school hours and is only attended by students.

On the day of the fete, students are asked to:

• Bring a plastic bag labelled with their class and their name to put purchases in.
• Bring a wallet or purse with money (coins only) to spend at the fete. It is suggested that students bring between $5-$10 or less.

If you have any questions regarding the Year 6 Mini Fete, please speak to your class teacher.

Students can enjoy the following stalls:

Snow Cones

Selling 7 flavours of snow cone, plus special edition flavours.
1 flavour = $1.70

Cake Stall

Selling cupcakes and snacks for cheap prices!

Rainbow Stand

Selling all things rainbow, including hairspray, drinks, lollies and guessing jars. All starting at 50c

Games Galore

Arcade style games including Donut on a String, plus lollies & prizes.

Water Obstacle Course

Make your way through the obstacle in the fastest time and win a prize!

Shoot the Can

Shoot the can to win amazing prizes! Prices starting at $1.

Fab Fun

Enjoy magic and cards as well as fairy floss and prizes!

Sponge Throwing

Have you ever wanted to throw a wet sponge at a teacher? Now is your chance!
$1.50 for 3 throws!

Soccer Shoot Out

Try and score against a world class goal keeper!

Notes from the Office

SRC Fundraiser

Parents and Citizens Association

Uniform Shop