CROSSING SUPERVISOR

SUCCESS AT LAST! 

Our new crossing supervisor will begin monitoring the pedestrian crossing on Monday 31 May. Even better news is that the new supervisor is well known to our community and an enthusiastic P&C member. 

Congratulations to Janelle Morter!

This role will help to keep all our families safe, so I ask that children and parents follow her instructions and show respect to her contribution to our community.

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

In Term 2 each year, teachers complete half yearly assessments with their students. Student Achievement reports will be distributed to parents on 18 June. In the following week parents will be offered a parent/teacher interview either face to face or by phone. Parent Teacher Interview bookings information will be forwarded today so you can make your bookings. Interviews will be held in the school library and each interview lasts for 10 minutes. 

LOST STUDENT REPORTS

As we have said earlier in the year we will be unable to reproduce students reports. It takes a lot of admin time for the office staff and that takes away from their other tasks. 

Please keep your student achievement reports in a safe place for future reference.

MUSIC CAMP

A big thank you to all our students and families who participated in this event. The camp lasted all weekend and culminated in a very enjoyable concert. Mr Walmsley and Mr Mansukhani spoke about how much the student's musical skills improved over that weekend.

CONGRATULATIONS

The Nan Manefield Young Writers’ Award is for young people 11 to 18 years and is judged in five age categories.

In each category there are major prize winners: Winner(1st), Highly Commended(2nd) and Commended(3rd). The judges also award Merit certificates in each category as encouragement awards.

Two of our students have been awarded in the 2021 Nan Manefield Young Writer’s Award.

TENNIS SUCCESS

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART -We’re skipping through the term!

Jump Rope for Heart is well underway and it’s great to see so many children out in the playground skipping with smiles on their faces. Artarmon Public School has already raised $8769.

It’s not long until our Jump Off Day on 16^th June 2021 so keep on practicing those tricks! And don’t forget to share your online fundraising page with friends and family to raise money for a great cause! Still need to sign up online? It’s easy just follow this link and enter your details.

www.jumprope.org.au/parents

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL FUNDRAISER

Term Two Parent-Teacher interviews are an opportunity for you to discuss your child’s academic and social and emotional progress at school.

10 minute face to face interviews are available however, if you would prefer to have the interview via phone, please select this when booking and the class teacher will call you on the number provided.

How to book your interview time:

To book your Term 2 Parent-Teacher interview please click on the link and follow the steps below.

Click on https://artarmonps.schoolzineplus.com/t2pt2021

1. Enter email address and select login
2. Enter your password (this will be a password used when originally set up Schoolzine app/account) or follow prompts to set up password/reset password.
3. Click add student and type your child’s name. Repeat if more than one child at school.
4. Select student – ‘Save and Continue’
5. Select child’s class
6. Scroll to the bottom and click Next’
7. Select an available 10-minute time slot
8. Click ‘Next’
9. Please add your child’s name
10. Please select ‘Face to Face’ or ‘Phone Call’ from drop down menu
11. Please add you contact number.
12. Click ‘Submit to confirm. You will then receive a confirmation email.
13. Repeat process for each child enrolled at the school.

Link to detailed parent booking guide: https://artarmonps.schoolzineplus.com/sk-booking-guide

Appointments for teachers will be available to be booked on the following days from 1pm – 7pm

Artarmon Public School is proud to announce that the Life Education Mobile Learning Centre will be here May 27^th-June 23^rd. The Life Education Program promotes student's physical, social and emotional health and wellbeing. It aims to empower children and young people with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to make informed decisions about their health. We trust this will be a valuable and exciting educational experience for the children.

For more information and to support this program at home, please visit the Life Education Parents webpage.

Changes to pick up / drop off on McMillan Rd

As a result of the Life Education Van being parked outside the school, we anticipate some disruption/reduction of the McMillan Rd ‘Kiss and Drop’ zone. Please consider alternate drop off points and/or allow more time for pick up/drop off. Also, remind students to use the pedestrian crossing and be extra cautious when crossing the road.

If you would like to order Life Education Merchandise, please see the attached order form or go to the online shop.

Congratulations to our cross country winners!

The ONLY place to cross the road safley in front of the school is on the pedestrian crossing.

You children look to you as role models and when you demonstrate the unsafe way to cross , they will think that is ok.

When you cross through busy traffic or between the buses you put your child at risk. 

https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/not-tired.html

Health – poorer immune system – sicker more often

The Weekend Music Intensive was a resounding success. Many thanks for Nicole Liu and the parent volunteers- A big thank you to all these parents who have volunteered to help:

Helen Lu;Guiselle Vargas; Karen P’ng; Therese Lim; Minggang He; Tony Kwan; Susan Ly; Carly Hall; Sarah McMillan;    Harvinder Kaur; Vivian Cheung; Olivia Lin; Dan Sternfeld; Wendy Grant; Leanne Hampel;  Tomonori Tsuyuki; Clare Li; Rajivi; Ellis Fong; So Young Oh; Tomoko Sasage; Cherry Chi; Angle Wang; Rahul Hohnri; Rebacca Li; Shaman Sood; Andrew Roughan; Jin; Jenny Wang; Michael Steel; Vandana; Kabeer N; Miyako Ramsay; Souika Sunia; Parag Garud;  Priya Chari; Gautham;  Liam Hudson; Megha Gupta; Tazien Javed; . Natalya De Pooter; Deborah Liang; Coco IKAWA; Jackie; Chee Foong; Clinton Grant; Li Wang; Angela Ma;

Many thanks to the music tutors, Band Director, Matthew Walmsley and Strings Director, Adrian Mansukhani for providing an amazing opportunity for these students. Thank you to the P& C and parents that assisted with sausage sizzle for the children. Over 280 students performed on stage on Sunday and have been honing their performances skills for the up-and-coming Eisteddfod recording for next Thursday

If you are missing a music stand, please note there are a few in the music room that were not collected after the Weekend intensive.

Strings instruments tuning

With the drop in temperature, this change plays havoc with the instrument being in tune. We have noted a few broken strings which required to be replaced. First point of call, please bring your instrument into the music room at recess as there will always be a string tutor that will be able to assist and tune the instrument.

Eisteddfod recording 27^th May 2021

Please note that students will need to be in Music uniform for next Thursday’s Eisteddfod recording.  

Please note that Music uniforms will require to be purchased prior this event.

• White point-collar long sleeved shirt (NOT the winter blouse for girls)
• black formal pants,
• black socks, and
• black school shoes; (black sneakers are fine, preferably not with white soles.)
• Music Tie

Diary Dates

Attendance to the above events is compulsory and String students are expected to attend as part of the Music Program.

Volunteers needed

We still need to fill the following volunteer roles to assist with Strings in 2021/2022:

• STRINGS CO-CONVENOR:  Assists Convenor with insurances, instrument purchases, newsflash writeups, replies to email queries, updates MSM portal, event planning, liaises with Strings committee, uniform shop, school and Mr Mansukhani. Takes over the reins of Convenor for a minimum 2 year term. Requires work in your own home.  Approximately 2 hours a week.

By volunteering you will be making a valuable contribution to the running of the String program and your child(ren) will love to see you get involved.

If you are interested in volunteering for one of these roles or would like more information, please email strings.artarmonpandc@gmail.com

Reminders

Invoices are required to be paid by the end of March. Failure to do so may mean that your child will not be able to attend ensemble rehearsals from this week. Please check your email/junk mail for invoice and payment details.

All hard copy invoices have been printed and given to those students that are yet to provide payment. Your child will also have a copy of the invoice that has been printed and kept in their music folder.  

If you intend to use Creative Kids vouchers towards payment for Strings fees, please ensure you pay $100 less than the total invoice. Please consider the administration headache for the Strings Team volunteers if you decide later that you would like to use the Creative Kids Voucher. Thanks for your understanding.

If you have any questions related to an invoice or payment, email stringstreasurer@gmail.com

Got a question?

If it is about your hired instrument or instrumental tutorial please contact your tutor at first instance.

Alternatively contact our instrument coordinator or strings coordinator if required. For anything else please contact your Strings Convenor.

Tutorials:

If you have a question regarding your child’s tutorial, please email your Tutor in the first instance. Alternatively, email Jane at tutorband@artarmonpandc.org.au

Parent Portal – Update Class Details

If your child is enrolled in Band, please log into the Parent Music Portal and update your child’s class details asap. This is important information we need for scheduling & communication purposes with the school.  https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic

THANK YOU!

Ensemble rehearsals:            

If your child is sick and/or unable to attend a rehearsal, please notify your Strings Coordinator

2021 Strings Committee