Welcome back to school for the start of Term 2! I hope you've all had a restful break and have gotten to spend some quality time with family and friends.

The staff were back yesterday for a proffessional learning day, working together and spending time planning, reflecting and preparing for the term ahead. Teachers are very much looking forward to having all the students back today in the classrooms learning together.

There is a lot happening this term, so please ensure you have downloaded our app and updated any details inclulding email address and contact information.

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Industrial Action Wednesday 4th May

You may have heard in the media, information regarding 24 hour industrial action planned by the NSW Teachers Federation for Wednesday 4th May. We must ensure the level of supervision provided during the period of industrial action is sufficient to meet the safety needs of students and staff. Clear communication will come home to all familes in the coming days around level of supervision at school on this day.

Winter Uniform

As the weather starts to become cooler it is time for the students to begin wearing their winter uniform. We understand that there are a couple of weeks at the start of Term two where summer uniform might be more suitable. Please see some of our winter uniform models below.

If you are needing to purchase any uniform items for your child, you can do so online and the items will be sent home with your child.

https://www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au/artarmonpps

School uniform shop opening times are:

Wednesday mornings - 8:30-10:30am

Friday afternoons - 2:30-3:30pm

Applying for Year 5 entry to an opportunity class in 2023 

Applications for entry to a Year 5 opportunity class in 2023, open TODAY, Tuesday 26 April (Week 1 Term 2) and close Friday 13 May 2022. Parents can ONLY apply online at: 

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5 

Parents are responsible for preparing and submitting their child’s application, not the school.

All candidates are required to sit the Opportunity Class Placement Test to be held on Thursday 28 July 2022 (Week 2, Term 3.)

The application dashboard enables parents to make updates and add attachments even after an application is submitted. Parents can also communicate directly with the Team through the system’s ‘messages’ feature.

Anyone experiencing difficulty completing or submitting an application, can contact the High Performing Students Team on 1300 880 367 or email ssu@det.nsw.edu.au.

Keep updated on the opportunity class placement process at: 

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes 

National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) will be taking place, online this year, for grades 3 and 5. 

Test sessions will be held between Tuesday 10th May and Friday 20th May 2022.

Can Year 3 and Year 5 students please start bringing in headphones, clearly labelled with their name for the upcoming tests. Please do not send in wireless, bluetooth headphones.

More information on NAPLAN online can be found in the attached PDF. naplan_information_brochure_for_parents_and_carers.pdf

Dear Parents/Carers,

This year our school has registered to participate in the NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge.

The purpose of the Challenge is to encourage students to participate in sport and physical activity to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Over a ten week period (27/04/2022 - 29/06/2022), years 3-6 will be monitoring physical activity levels during class time and sport lessons. Physical activity outside school hours will also count towards the Challenge award. The aim is to work towards an average at least 60 minutes of activity a day for ten weeks.

We would like to invite families to support us in encouraging students healthy use of leisure time and to experience the joy of being active together.

Each student in years 3-6 will be issued with an individual PSC login to record their daily physical activity.

Students completing the Challenge will receive a personalised certificate (Diamond, Gold, Silver or Bronze), signed by the Premier of New South Wales.

Physical activity is valued for its physical, social and emotional benefits. It also helps young people to develop communication skills, confidence and resilience.

We look forward to seeing “more students, more active, more often.”

Yours sincerely,

Miss Borg, Miss Kilpatrick & Miss Veenstra

(Coordinating staff members)

Dear Strings Parents

Welcome back to Term 2. Strings ensembles start this week as per usual. Training Strings lunch time ensemble rehearsal begin in two weeks time.

Please note the calendar of events that are coming up in the coming months to help you plan your year.

We have our annual Mother’s Day performance by the Strings ensembles coming up next week. If you can assist, please sign up your availability on the signup sheet.

        https://signup.zone/vGYpynCyNHHnFF8f9

Please note details regarding Training strings lunch time rehearsals have been sent out last term via email.

Got a question?

Step 1: Have you looked in the 2022 Strings information pack? A copy is available in the MSM parent portal. https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic

Step 2: Keep up to date with our weekly Strings News by checking Newsflash in the Schoolzine app.

Step 3: For instrument related enquiries please contact our Instrument Coordinators Aarti at APSstringsinstruments@gmail.com

For tutor related enquires please contact our Tutor Coordinator Jane at tutorband@artarmonpandc.org.au.

For invoicing related enquiries, please contact our Treasurers Namitha and Cat at stringstreasurer@gmail.com

Step 4: for any other enquiries please contact your wonderful String Coordinators:

Dates for the diary

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

Update your child’s class details

Now that classes have been confirmed, please UPDATE your child’s class details on the parent portal. https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic

Don’t forget to subscribe to SzApp for String Ensemble News. Found under Manage tab, choose the String Ensemble to keep in the loop with any alerts to upcoming events and updated news.

As a general courtesy, please ensure your tutors are also informed in advance if your child is unable to attend their lessons due to illness, doctor’s appointment, Selective School test, Covid isolation etc.

Ensembles 

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

Ensemble rehearsals:

         Junior Strings:                     7:45 for 750am start -8:45am Tuesdays, school hall

         Concert Strings:                  7:45 for 750am start -8:45am Thursdays, school hall

         Senior Strings:                    3-4pm Tuesdays, music room

Dear Parents and carers, 

Welcome back to term 2.

Band rehearsals start this week at regular band rehearsal time. Please contact your tutor to check on individual tutorial times.

Key dates for Term 2 are outlined below. Please check them regularly for any changes.

Band Key Date/Event:

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Parent Portal – Updating Student Details

If your child is enrolled in Band, please log into the Parent Portal https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic and update the following:

• Your child’s 2022 class details. Class allocation has now been confirmed
• Check the allocated band and instrument

This is important information for scheduling & communication purposes. 

If the details in Parent Portal is incorrect, please email your Band Coordinator or band@artarmonpandc.org.au to advise.

Music Bags

APS music bags are available for purchase for $20 each.  Please contact your Band Co-ordinator if you are interested.

Regular Band Rehearsal Times:  

For rehearsals before school, students should arrive at school promptly at 7.50am so that the rehearsal can start by 8am.

Got a question?

Step 1: Have you looked in the 2022 band information pack? A copy is available in the MSM parent portal.

Step 2: Keep up to date with our weekly Band News.

Step 3:

For instrument related enquiries please contact our Instrument Coordinator Kirsteen at apsbandinstruments@gmail.com.

For tutor related enquires please contact our Tutor Coordinator Jane at tutorband@artarmonpandc.org.au.

For invoicing related enquiries, please contact our Treasurer Lynn at treasurerband@artarmonpandc.org.au.

Step 4: for any other enquiries please contact your wonderful Band Coordinators!

THANK YOU!

Ellis Foong & Christine Cao – 2022 Band Co-Convenors

Email: band@artarmonpandc.org.au

FOR SCHOOL COMMUNITY/PARENTS

 Changes to local planning rules

 After five years of community consultation, the rules about what you can build and where across Willoughby City are changing.

The draft planning documents are now on exhibition until Tues 7 June 2022, for community review and feedback.

Join the information sessions (or watch a recording) to find out more about the proposed changes. Sessions are tailored specifically to local areas within Willoughby City.

For more go to: www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au

 Susan Chen - Community Projects Officer
WILLOUGHBY CITY COUNCIL
PO Box 57 Chatswood NSW 2057
P +61 2 9777 7592 | M
E Susan.Chen@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au
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