VALLEY VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL
Valley Schools – Growing Together
School Value: Acceptance
Tuesday, 15th February, 2011
Term 1 Week 4
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Thank you to the many families who came to meet-theteacher evening last Thursday. I trust that you found the
information shared useful in supporting your child this year.
The bread for the BBQ was donated to us by Wyoming
Village Hot Bread. We appreciate their ongoing support of
our school.
Week 4
Wednesday 16th Feb
As I said last we anticipate adding an additional class into
our school for the year due to an increase in numbers. Our
executive will make a decision as to what our revised class
structure will look like so we can begin the long process of
recommending students for new classes. As stated
previously, you have an undertaking from me that no child
will be moved without prior contact with parents. Mrs Morrow
and I have been keeping track of any requests from parents
and we will consider these in this process.
Week 5
Monday 21st Feb
Last Thursday Barry Harris, a long standing member of our
school community passed away. The memorial service will
be at Palmdale on Thursday at 11.30 am. Those of us who
knew Barry appreciated the love he had for his family, his
gentle nature and his skill in the art of conversation. Our
thoughts are with his wife Mary and their family at this time.
The P&C AGM is tomorrow night. Please come and support
the parents who so willingly take on roles on the executive
each year. Without them our school would be very much
poorer and would not enjoy the rich resource base we have.
Each Wednesday, commencing this week, we have an
assembly. The pattern is Primary Assembly, Infants
Assembly, Whole School Assembly.
Scripture classes commence next week on 24th February.
Your child will be expected to attend a scripture class in
accordance with the information provided at the time of
enrolment. These classes are taught by volunteers approved
and trained by the various church groups. Miss Cambourn is
the Assistant Principal responsible for scripture organisation
this year.
Our student pedestrian crossing on Chamberlain Road is
supervised each morning and afternoon. The crossing
supervisors are responsible for allowing children to cross the
road safely. It is important that children and parents wait for
instructions before crossing during the time the crossing is in
operation.
Thursday 17th Feb
Tuesday 22nd Feb
Wednesday 23rd Feb
Thursday 24th Feb
Week 6
Wednesday 2nd March
Week 7
Tuesday 8th March
Primary Assembly 1.30 pm
P & C Meeting & AGM 7:30pm
(note the change in time)
Maroon for a Day Mufti Day.
Please bring in a gold coin
donation for the Queensland
Flood victims
Uniform Shop meeting 9:15am
In Room 5
Band Meeting 7:00pm in
Staffroom
P & C Planning Meeting 9:15am
in Room 5
Infants Assembly 1.30 pm
Scripture starts 9:00am
Whole School Assembly 1:30pm
School Photo Day
SCHOOL PHOTO DAY
ORDERS
Individual child envelope orders are going out this week and
must be back to your child’s class teacher before Photo Day
on the 8th March.
Sibling photo envelope orders must be collected from and
returned directly to the front office.
So that there is no confusion regarding photograph
orders there will be no variation to this rule.
MAROON FOR A DAY
All of us have been shocked and moved by the devastation
caused by the Queensland floods.
Along with hundreds of other schools around NSW, we want
to lend a hand.
So, on Thursday 17 February, we’re going to be Maroon for
a Day.
Your child is encouraged to wear something maroon
(burgundy or crimson) and make a gold coin donation. All the
money collected will go towards assisting Queensland public
schools affected by the floods.
The floods damaged more than 90 Queensland public
schools, six TAFE institutes and more than 80 government
child care centres have also been affected. We hope you’ll
join us in this worthwhile effort.
Peter Wright
Principal
Valley View Public School Website: valleyview-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Email address: valleyview-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Term 1 Week 4
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As our prices are changing we will not be sending
home order forms this term. But if you do require one
please email uniformsvvpc@hotmail.com and one
will be sent home with your child. Alternatively they are
available at the School office.
NARARA VALLEY HIGH
SCHOOL CREATIVE &
PERFORMING ARTS AND
SPORT CLASSES
Dear Parents
On Monday, we spoke to year 6 about the opportunity of
applying for NVHS Performing Arts and Sport Classes. If
your child is interested in any of these classes they can
obtain an information package from Mr Stitt.
For children interested in applying for the accelerated class,
information packages are due out in a few weeks.
Dave Stitt
Assistant Principal
LIBRARY
Please help children to remember their library bag on library
day. The children receive an entry in a competition (Years 16 only) if they use a library bag to borrow. Mr Foley will insist
on a library bag for K-2 and can help if you have trouble
finding one. We will start Book Club in March. Thank you to
Mrs Shipley and Mrs Loughnan, who have volunteered to
take over that job from Mrs Lewis, who has been doing a
fantastic job for years. Thanks, Dawn.
CANTEEN NEWS
Please note that there is a misprint in the Canteen Menu. All
juices are now $1.50 not $1.20 as printed and we apologise
for any inconvenience.
Also we are receiving many lunch orders that are stapled or
sticky taped closed. This is an OH&S issue and we would
request that this does not continue please.
If you have any suggestions to add to the menu please feel
free to come and see us.
Thank you,
Chris, Brad & Lynne
UNIFORM SHOP
Opening times:
Tuesday Morning 8:30 to 9:30am &
Wednesday Afternoon 2:15 to 3:15pm
or by appointment.
Order forms can be found at the School office.
NOW BACK IN STOCK sizes 4 & 6 polos.
UNIFORM
COMMITTEE
Tuesday 15th February, 2011
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you are interested in volunteering some time to help
in the uniform shop we would love to hear from you?
Please phone or email Tina on 0425 263 074,
uniformsvvpc@hotmail.com.
SECONDHAND UNIFORM ITEMS
We are now accepting second hand items of the new
uniform to sell as second hand items. 100% of this
profit goes back to your school.
Thank you
2011 SWIMMING CARNIVAL
Our carnival was held on Monday 7th February at Gosford
Pool. Due to the recent changes by the Education Dept. and
council, only students who were interested and capable of
swimming in an approved style in the 50m events
participated. This year about 120 students attended the
carnival. Again these keen students participated with
enthusiasm and were very well behaved. The pool
managements were full of compliments and were most
impressed with the behaviour and efforts of the Valley View
students.
An enormous thank you must go to all the wonderful parents
who assisted as officials and our staff that helped on the day.
Without your involvement and cooperation this carnival
would not have run as smoothly as it did.
The placings were based on the 4 fastest times overall from
all of the heats for each event. Certificates were awarded to
those students who cam 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in each event
and will be presented at Wednesday’s Primary Assembly.
Those students who swam qualifying times for the Brisbane
Waters P.S.S.Z District Carnival will be notified shortly. It is
to be held on Monday 7th March at the Peninsula Leisure
Centre, Woy Woy.
Thank you again to all for a wonderful carnival.
Phil Toomey
Carnival organiser.
MEETING
SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOLS
We will be having a uniform committee meeting next Monday
21st February at 9:15am in the Community Room, Room 5.
All welcome to attend.
PLACEMENT TEST – 17
MARCH
PLEASE NOTE
Due to our suppliers increasing their prices there will
be a price increase on most of our items. Take
advantage of the cheaper prices now on current stock
because any new orders placed will incur the price
rise.
The selective high schools test is held annually for Year 6
students wishing to enter a selective government high
school. For key dates and more information for parents, see
www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/k6assessments/shsplacement/index.php
Valley View Public School Website: valleyview-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Email address: valleyview-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Term 1 Week 4
HUNTER
Tuesday 15th February, 2011
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SCHOOL
PERFORMING ARTS
OF
THE
Hunter School of the Performing Arts offers a unique
educational environment, being NSW’s only fully-selective
public Performing Arts School. The school’s Junior (2-4),
Middle (5-8) and Senior (9-12) schools deliver outstanding
developmental programs, with a gifted and talented focus in
Dance, Drama and Music. In addition, academic, welfare and
sporting programs complement the delivery of a
comprehensive academic Year 2-12 curriculum that caters
for students’ individual abilities. Academic giftedness and
learning support needs are accommodated.
secretaryvvpc@hotmail.com or call the current Secretary on
Mob: 0412 602 529. Only current financial members are
eligible to vote at the AGM, and it is anticipated all financial
members will attend.
Planning Meeting
All parents and carers are invited to attend a casual meeting
on Wednesday 23rd February at 9:15am in Room 5, Kindy
block, to discuss and plan P&C–related goals, projects and
activities, fundraising ideas and aims, sub-committee
activities and budgets for this school year. This meeting
provides the opportunity for parents and family members to
raise new ideas, pose questions and contribute to how your
P&C assists the school and students overall.
Applications for Enrolment Auditions are available from:

Your local public primary or secondary school

Hunter School of the Performing Arts (HSPA) and

HSPA’s Schools’s Website: www.hspa.nsw.edu.au
WEDNESDAY 2 MARCH IS
Enrolment applications close at these two individual times:
1. 7-11…….1:00pm 16th March, 2011
2. 2-6………1:00pm 15th June, 2011
‘Try a little Kindness’ is a day for our school community
to officially recognise and celebrate the contribution
made by our local P&C association.
For further information regarding the junior, middle or senior
school, please contact: (02)4952 3355 or 4952 3297 or
huntperfor-h.schools@det.nsw.edu.au
TUESDAY 8 MARCH IS
Gosford Junior Rugby Union Club
Junior registrations and Wednesday Walla-Tag
Rugby Registration fees 2011
Under 8’s $25
Over 8’s $50
Wednesday Walla-Tag
4pm Wednesdays afternoons from 9
February
Non-tackle touch rugby for girls and boys
(12yrs and under)
Great way to get active and learn a
fantastic sport!
Contact Scott Thornton (Secretary/Registrar)
Ph: 0400 401 999 or scott.thornton@cba.com.au
For more info and map please visit:
http://gosford.rugbynet.com.au/default.asp?id=1
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P&C NEWS
AGM & Monthly Meeting
A reminder that the P&C AGM is on this Wednesday at
7:30.
All positions will be vacated and a new committee elected.
Positions required to be filled are President, Treasurer,
Secretary, Vice President of Standing Committees and Vice
President of Ad Hoc Committees. These are all voluntary
positions. If you are interested in getting involved and would
like more information about the roles and responsibilities of
the various positions, please email
P&C DAY
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S
DAY
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global event that
celebrates the economic, political and social
achievements of women past, present and future.
More information at www.internationalwomensday.com
PLAY RUGBY LEAGUE
With
GOSFORD KARIONG RUGBY LEAGUE
FOOTBALL CLUB
Under 6’s – under 17’s, open age & reserve grade
Register 10am to 2pm at Wyoming Shopping Centre
19th February.
Fees $110 includes insurance, shorts & socks
Family discounts and payment plans available
Enquiries PH: 4365 6597
BAND MEETING
The first band meeting for 2011 will be on tonight at 7:00pm
in the staffroom. New families are very welcome to come.
Valley View Public School Website: valleyview-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Email address: valleyview-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Term 1 Week 4
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Tuesday 15th February, 2011
CA$H FOR SCHOOL SHOES
The Shoe Store at Wyoming Shopping Village is kindly
giving $5 cash back direct to Valley View Public School for
every pair of Roc, Human or Clarks school shoes
purchased by our school families. The Shoe Store offers
year round discounts off all footwear and don’t forget to
mention Valley View!
CATHOLIC FIRST
RECONCILIATION
Our Lady of the Rosary Wyoming Catholic Parish
The Sacrament of Fist Reconciliation will be held in the
parish on Saturday 2nd April. Parents, who wish to prepare
their children to receive this sacrament, are required to
attend on Saturday 19th February 4.15pm to 4.45pm in Our
Lady of the Rosary School Hall and also attend the Parent
Information Session at 4.45pm in the Church.
2011 Sacramental Programme Information Sheets are
available from the Church Foyer. Please remember the order
for receiving the sacraments in the Diocese of Broken Bay is
Baptism, Confirmation, First Reconciliation and First
Eucharist (Holy Communion).
Enquiries please contact the parish office on 4324 3962
Neighbours property
At school we teach the children to respect other people’s
property and we would appreciate if you could talk to your
child/children about doing the same when they are walking to
and from school. We have recently had some complaints
from neighbours of students coming onto their property and
causing some damage. Children must not trespass on
neighbours
property
under
any
circumstances
.
LIBRARY HELPERS
We are again looking for helpers
throughout the year that can help cover
books or assist in the Library. We supply
the contact and generally send home no
more than 20 books at a time. If you would
like to join the “covering team” or lend a
hand in the Library please contact me in the
library on Thursdays. OR alternatively I will
contact you when the need arises. Please
fill out below and send the cut out to the
Library:
NAME: ………………………………………
PHONE NO: ………………………………..
MOBILE: ……………………………………
Thank you
Carol.
Valley View Public School Website: valleyview-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Email address: valleyview-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au