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K<strong>in</strong>der<br />
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@ <strong>Chatswood</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
may 2010<br />
Volume Issue
elcome to the first issue of ‘H<strong>and</strong>s Up For K<strong>in</strong>der’ newsletter for<br />
W2010 from <strong>Chatswood</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>School</strong>.<br />
Evidence <strong>in</strong>dicates that form<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> strengthen<strong>in</strong>g the l<strong>in</strong>k between school<br />
<strong>and</strong> the community ensures more efficient plann<strong>in</strong>g for the transition to<br />
school. This newsletter will provide current <strong>in</strong>formation on K<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
activities <strong>and</strong> other events at our school to families of children prepar<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to enter school <strong>in</strong> the <strong>Chatswood</strong> area. Any suggestions <strong>and</strong> comments for<br />
the next issue of “H<strong>and</strong>s Up for K<strong>in</strong>der” <strong>in</strong> June are most appreciated.<br />
THROUGH<br />
THE<br />
LOOKING<br />
GLASS<br />
Digg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the<br />
soil <strong>in</strong>vestigat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
worms <strong>and</strong> observ<strong>in</strong>g<br />
plant life are just two ways<br />
<strong>in</strong> which our K<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
students are identify<strong>in</strong>g ways<br />
<strong>in</strong> which liv<strong>in</strong>g th<strong>in</strong>gs are<br />
different <strong>and</strong> have different<br />
needs. This has been a<br />
focus for our K<strong>in</strong>dergarten<br />
students this term. The<br />
highlight of this learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
was creat<strong>in</strong>g a ‘worm<br />
farm’ with the assistance<br />
of the Environmental<br />
Education Centre Field of<br />
Mars.<br />
Vivian Thompson - Assistant Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal K-2<br />
Christ<strong>in</strong>e Chang - <strong>School</strong> Promotion Team Member<br />
DID YOU KNOW?<br />
OVER A YEAR …<br />
CHILDREN SPEND<br />
15% OF THEIR TIME AT SCHOOL<br />
& 33% OF THE TIME ASLEEP –<br />
WHAT THEY DO<br />
THE REST OF THE TIME IS UP<br />
TO YOU!<br />
AROUND THE SCHOOL<br />
Last Tuesday 92 Year 4 students went<br />
to Camp Yarramundi. Everyone had a<br />
great time <strong>and</strong> the activities such as rock<br />
climb<strong>in</strong>g, low ropes,<br />
cave maze, fly<strong>in</strong>g squirrel<br />
<strong>and</strong> bush craft were both challeng<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>and</strong> enjoyable. For some students this<br />
was their first camp <strong>and</strong> they had to be<br />
extremely brave <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>dependent. Year 4<br />
are now really look<strong>in</strong>g forward to their<br />
Year 5 camp next year.
TALKING AND<br />
LISTENING<br />
When we th<strong>in</strong>k of<br />
school, we usually<br />
th<strong>in</strong>k ma<strong>in</strong>ly about the skills of<br />
read<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g – however be<strong>in</strong>g able<br />
to communicate with other children <strong>and</strong><br />
with adults is also very important.<br />
Children need to develop ways of shar<strong>in</strong>g<br />
their ideas <strong>and</strong> ways of listen<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />
respond<strong>in</strong>g to others.<br />
How can you help at home?<br />
Encourage your child to talk about<br />
different topics<br />
Ask your child questions start<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with what, who, where, when <strong>and</strong><br />
why to encourage more <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
Encourage your child to expla<strong>in</strong><br />
their reason<strong>in</strong>g to you when they<br />
are mak<strong>in</strong>g decisions<br />
For more ideas<br />
www.schools.nsw.edu.au<br />
WOW!<br />
KINDERGARTEN DIARY DATES 2010<br />
June 16th K-3 Dragon Boat Festival<br />
July 1st K-6 Sports Carnival<br />
August<br />
September<br />
November 3rd /10th<br />
December<br />
KIDS<br />
ZONE<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dergarten <strong>in</strong>teractive writ<strong>in</strong>g sample<br />
4th <strong>Chatswood</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>School</strong> Open Day<br />
18th K<strong>in</strong>dergarten Information Even<strong>in</strong>g<br />
30th Oz Opera performance<br />
3rd K-2 Fathers’ Day Stall<br />
8th Pre <strong>School</strong>ers Open Day<br />
16th Moon Festival<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dergarten Orientation Days<br />
(By <strong>in</strong>vitation only for newly enrolled<br />
K<strong>in</strong>dergarten)<br />
7th K-2 Presentation Day<br />
TBA Carols <strong>in</strong> the Playground
COMING EVENTS<br />
May<br />
Tuesday 18th Year 3 Skyworks Planetarium <strong>in</strong> Gamarada Place<br />
1A & 1Y Field of Mars Incursion at Blue Gum High Forest<br />
Class 2/3M Field of Mars Incursion<br />
Wednesday 19th K-2 - The Silk Road Performances<br />
Thursday 20th Zone Cross Country<br />
Friday 21st 1TD & 1B Field of Mars Incursion at Blue Gum High Forest<br />
Opportunity Class applications due<br />
Tuesday 25th UNSW Computer Skills Competition<br />
P&C Meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the Library at 7.30pm<br />
Wednesday 26th Festival of Children’s Music rehearsal – Y4 Choir<br />
Class Parents Meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the Library after morn<strong>in</strong>g l<strong>in</strong>es<br />
Thursday 27th Interrelate Sexuality Education<br />
June<br />
Wednesday 2nd Banksia Concert – Recorder ensemble <strong>and</strong> selected str<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
Saturday 5th B<strong>and</strong>aid – Jazz B<strong>and</strong>, Concert B<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g B<strong>and</strong><br />
Wednesday 9th UNSW Science Competition<br />
Monday 14th Queen’s Birthday <strong>Public</strong> Holiday ** NO SCHOOL **<br />
Wednesday 16th Dragon Boat Festival<br />
Thursday 17th State Music Camp<br />
Saturday 19th K-2 Bush Dance<br />
Tuesday 22nd UNSW Spell<strong>in</strong>g & Writ<strong>in</strong>g Competitions<br />
Year 4 to Old Government House<br />
Wednesday 23rd Chatzspeak<br />
Saturday 26th Trivia Night @ CPS <strong>School</strong> Hall at 7.30pm<br />
Sunday 27th Jazz B<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Concert B<strong>and</strong> at NRL<br />
Monday 28th Year 5 to Royal Botanic Gardens<br />
Wednesday 30th Honour Assembly ‘Maths <strong>and</strong> Sport Awards’<br />
July<br />
Thursday 1st Athletics Carnival<br />
Friday 2nd Last Day of Term 2<br />
<strong>Excellence</strong> <strong>in</strong> a car<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> enrich<strong>in</strong>g environment<br />
Email: chatswood-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au<br />
Website: www.chatswood-p.schools.nsw.edu.au<br />
Office Hours: 8.30am – 3.00pm Canteen: 9411 3761<br />
Phone: 9419 6127 Uniform Shop: 9411 2736<br />
Fax: 9415 1241 Before/After <strong>School</strong> Care: 9410 2457<br />
<strong>School</strong> Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal: Mr Tim Dodds<br />
<strong>School</strong> tours for prospective parents every Monday 9.30am with Mr Dodds.<br />
Book<strong>in</strong>gs necessary