24 September 2018

Newsletter Articles

September PBL Focus

Principal’s Message

Spectacular SIPPS

This week sees the culmination of many weeks preparing for our SIPPS Spectacular performance showcase. Thank you to all the students, teachers and parents who have dedicated many additional hours planning and practising for this event. Over the years, it has become a highlight of the school calendar and a celebration of the excellent creative and performing arts opportunities SIPPS provides for its students.

This year we are asking for a $5 entry fee which will be used to purchase new sound equipment to enhance future performances at SIPPS. Thank you to our P&C who endorsed this proposal at last week’s P&C meeting. Best wishes to everyone performing tomorrow evening. I’m sure it will be a great night!

SIPPS Art Show

Congratulations to those students whose artworks have been hung in the SIPPS Art Exhibition at St Ives Shopping Village Gallery. We would like to thank the centre management for giving us exclusive use of the gallery space for the next two weeks. The exhibition showcases just a sample of the excellent artworks created by students. We acknowledge the outstanding work of Ann Stobo in establishing our excellent visual arts program and also thank parent volunteers Cori, Scott & Fiona for volunteering their time and expertise in the curation of our exhibition. We hope that everyone across our school community can take the opportunity to support the school by visiting the exhibition over the next fortnight.

Growing in Harmony Award

Last Thursday, I was delighted to be in attendance at NSW Parliament House to see 1/2 blue student, Erin receive a prestigious award. Erin was the Regional Winner in the 2018 Harmony Day primary Schools’ Poster Competition run by the Moving Forward Together Association. Each year this competition attracts thousands of entries and brings out the creativity and passion of school students motivated by a desire for a peaceful and inclusive society. Congratulations to Erin for this wonderful achievement.

Assembly Presentation

Thank you to 3/4 Blue for an excellent job hosting our last school assembly. We enjoyed a wonderful presentation of learning relating to their recent scientific enquiry. We were also delighted to present the CEO of The Country Women’s Association, Danica Leys with the proceeds of our Fiver for a Farmer Fundraiser. Thank you to Linda Croft for the presentation cheque of $920.80 that we have donated to NSW drought relief. Thank you to Kerry-Ann for photographing this special school community event.

Playground Refurbishment

The refurbishment of our playground is underway! Thank you to our P&C Playground committee and Student Council Representatives for being part of the consultation process.

Friendly Feedback

The link has now been uploaded to the Tell Them From Me Parent Survey. Friendly feedback is now invited through the survey portal. We are hoping for an improved response rate this year. Please click on the following link to complete the survey which will take approximately 15 minutes. Thank you in anticipation of your time.

Seed, Harvest, Spoon

Term 4 sees the return of the Seed, Harvest, Spoon program at SIPPS. This year the program will be delivered to Stage 1 and Stage 2 students.

Spring Holidays

My personal best wishes to all students, parents and staff for a safe, relaxing and well-earned break. I pass on my appreciation of your individual and collective efforts throughout what has been a busy and exciting Term 3. Students return for the start of Term 4 on Monday 15th October 2018.

Best wishes
Gillian Tegg

Celebrating Student Success

#PBL@SIPPS

Congratulations to the following students who have been presented with their wristbands for receiving 50 catch cards! It’s great to see the positive values of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best on display at St Ives Park Public School.

2nd Wristband (100 catch cards)

Awarded to: Phoebe G, Jasleen & Rhys

1st Wristband (50 catch cards)

Awarded to: Sophie, Lucas P, Henry G, Aryan, Bailey, Erin, Beau, Reuben, Chloe W, Beatrix, James J, Maya D, Harry A, Matthew, Alex P, Brandon, Elizabeth C

Principal’s Gold Morning Tea

This week those students who have received a SIPPS Gold medal this term will enjoy celebrating with their families at a special morning tea hosted by me in the staffroom. Congratulations to Harry, Julia, Olivia and Gemma for successfully and consistently demonstrating our school’s expectations of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best.

Sport Success

Well done to Declan who competed in the 2018 Sydney North PSSA Athletics Carnival and gained 6th place in the Boys 13 years 100 Metre final.

Congratulations to the four year 6 students chosen to represent SIPPS and the Ku-Ring-Gai zone in touch football and soccer.

Touch Football: Ben & Phoebe
Soccer: Andrew & Bella

Inspiring & Nurturing
Successful Lifelong Learners

SIPPS friendly debaters

Each year Stage 3 students participate in a series of friendly debates hosted by local primary schools. This year the teams have made a great start in developing their debating skills and acumen. Thank you to parents for their assistance in transporting the teams.

1/2 Red Father’s Day 3D Portraits

1/2 Red thoroughly enjoyed making portraits of their dads as a Father’s Day gift. They did an incredible job cutting, folding and gluing paper to create 3D faces. Many students were lucky enough to have their dads visit the classroom at the Father’s Day Breakfast and proudly presented them with their masterpieces.

When the students were asked what their dads thought of the portraits, this is what they had to say…

Dad thought it looked like him and he really liked it. He liked the tropical shirt because it reminded him of being on holidays. – Jess

Dad thought it was funny that I gave him brown eyes instead of blue. He thought it was remarkable. – Edie

It made my dad happy. – Alex and Elizabeth

My dad laughed at the ears and lips because they were so small. – Sameer

My dad really appreciated it. I told him how I made it. – Bailey

My dad said he really liked it because he was wearing a red top and that is his favourite colour. – Eloise

Dad really liked it because his top was blue and that is his favourite colour. – Alastair

My dad liked it because he was wearing a tie and he can’t afford a tie. – Justin

Dad liked it because I made his hair yellow instead of grey so it made it feel younger. – Chelsea

Dad liked the blue background because his favourite colour is blue. – Rhys

Stephanie Took
Stage 1 Teacher

Notes from the Office

Intention to apply for Year 7 entry to a selective high school in 2020

Dear Parent/Carer

Selective high schools cater for high achieving academically gifted students who may otherwise be without sufficient classmates at their own academic and social level. These schools help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented students, teaching them in specialised ways and providing educational materials at the appropriate level.

Applications for selective high school placement are considered mainly on the basis of the Selective High School Placement Test results and school assessment scores. The Selective High School Placement Test will be held on Thursday 14 March 2019.

If you would like to have your child considered for Year 7 selective high school entry in 2020, you need to apply on the internet using a valid email address (not the student’s email address).

Detailed instructions on how to apply online will be available from mid-September 2018 via the link below. The application website opens at that link on 9 October 2018 and closes on 12 November 2018. You must apply before the closing date.

There are no paper application forms. If you do not have internet access, you could apply at a public library. If you have a disability that prevents you from using a computer, you can contact the Unit for assistance after 9 October 2018.

You must submit only ONE application for each student.

NAPLAN

2018 NAPLAN results were sent home to parents of Year 3 and Year 5 students last Thursday. NAPLAN results provide information to teachers and parents on what students know and can do.

Building Works

Building works have begun on our new playground. The area affected is the land in between the Hall and the Canteen and the building that houses the Library and the ¾ classrooms.

Fencing has been put in place to keep the children and general public safe.

THE BICYCLE RACK has been moved. It is now located along the pathway that leads off Woodbury Road, below the oval. During this time the bicycles will not be undercover, so if it rains the bikes will get wet.

TENNIS COURT ACCESS will also be affected. Please use the new Tennis Court gate which is to be located on the fence nearest the pathway to Woodbury Road. If entering through the school gates on Acron Road you will need to walk through the playground outside the office building, through the undercover way next to the Kindy building, behind the Library and then walk down towards the new Tennis Court gate.

If you have any queries regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

School Photos were sent home today with the students.

Canteen

QKR! PAYMENTS FOR CANTEEN START IN TERM 4!!

Please still send your lunch order in your re-useable bag OR brown paper bag with your child’s name, class and order and just write paid by Qkr! on your order.

To pay by QKR!, go to the app store and download. Search and select SIPPS, set up your profile, children’s names and payment details.

Choose P&C Canteen then select your requested food and drink items under each child's name, then confirm payment.

Thanks from Chrissie & Sony (Canteen Co-Ordinators)

Parents and Citizens Association

SIPPS Spectacular - Tues 25th Sep.

$5 entry fee, so don't forget your cash - which go towards a new sound system. The kids can’t wait to perform for us.

QKR! - Payments for Canteen will start in Term 4.

After the holiday, please still send your lunch order in your re-useable bag OR brown paper bag with your child’s name, class and order and just write paid by Qkr! on your order.

To pay by QKR, go to the app store and download. Search and select SIPPS, set up your profile, children’s names and payment details. Choose P&C Canteen then select your requested food and drink items under each child's name, then confirm payment.

Thanks from Chrissie & Sony (Canteen Co-Ordinators)

Parents Casino Night - Sat 3 Nov

Don’t miss out on SIPPS parents’ nights of nights. Dust off your black tie if that's your thing and see attached details to book your ticket.

Election BBQ and Cake Stall – Sat 27 Oct

Another bi-election. Come down to vote and buy a sausage and cake to raise money for our school. Rosters and cake boxes will be distributed for volunteers in the near future.

School Camp Out – Sat 1 Dec

On the school grounds.
Save the date. Weather dependent.

50th Jubilee

SIPPS will turn 50 in 2019! We are putting together a committee to plan the celebrations to mark this occasion. Please get in touch if you can help out.

Next P&C Meeting - Wed 17 Oct

Some of our hard working P&C and Canteen Committee will no longer be able to remain in their P&C roles next year. So we need fresh new recruits to join the team, no matter what your skillset or availability. It is a great way to get to know more people in the school, have your say and make a difference. Please join us at the next meeting and find out what we're all about, before the AGM in a couple of months. If you would prefer some meetings to be held at 2:15pm (rather than 7:15pm) next year, please let us know.

Get in touch with the P&C at: stivesparkpc@gmail.com.
Keep up to date and sign up to our P&C dedicated newsletter at:

Uniform Shop

The Uniform shop is open the first Wednesday of Term Four – October 17th and every second Wednesday thereafter.

Save on lines by downloading the Qkr! App on your mobile phone, selecting “St. Ives Park Primary” and shop from the uniform shop online. Your order will appear in your child’s classroom the following week

Thank you!
Di

Students are to wear Summer Uniform from the start of Term 4.

sippsuniform@gmail.com

Helping Hands OOSH & Vacation Care

A warm hello from the team at OOSH,

I hope you have had a fantastic term 3. I am writing to share some news, I am resigning from my role as coordinator at the end of this term. It has been a pleasure working at St Ives Park and getting to know so many of you. I have learnt so much in this role and have been so thankful for your patience, warmth and sense of humour as I have found my way. Some of my favourite memories that I will treasure from OOSH will be singing together with the ukulele, epic games of capture the flag, having our minds blown by science, sharing stories and seeing the many wonderful things SIPPs kids can do with a mere cardboard box!

Kids, I have been so proud watching you grow in confidence and friendship with one another.

I have great faith in the Helping Hands team at St Ives. They are remarkably creative, kind and love this community.

I wish you all the very best!

Yours sincerely,
Grace De Wet née Keegan

Kind Regards,
Grace De Wet

Coordinator
Helping Hands St Ives Park

Community

Families who have children aged 7-10 (in 2019) who are interested in playing netball next year but have never played before, could you please forward this email on to them.

We will be holding shortly a Come Try Netball Day for children that have never played netball before. Details are:

• Monday 24th September
• 4.00pm – 5.00pm
• St Ives Netball Courts, St Ives Village Green

From the Come Try Netball, we will be collecting names for a 6 week season of NetSetGo Skills run by Lisa Genna, one of our experienced coaches. A great way to introduce their child to the sport.

To register their interest, they need to email Sharlene @ secretary@stivesnetball.com.au. Include child name, date of birth, suburb , school and contact phone number.

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