This morning we waved farewell to our Year 5 campers and wished them the best for the next three days in Tea Gardens at the Great Aussie Bush Camp. This camp has been a long time coming after being cancelled in Term 1 this year.

I can confirm to all our Year 5 families that they have arrived safely and they will come back smelly and exhausted on Friday afternoon. Please keep an eye out on Friday for updates on the SZapp for approximate return time.

A HUGE thank you must go to the teaching staff for giving up their personal time to attend the camp with the students. They go above and beyond when at camp to ensure your children have an amazing time.

It was wonderful to be able to visit music camp on Sunday afternoon and witness some of the hard work all the parent volunteers and teachers had made to make it a huge success. I am sure you have been inundated with emails of thanks and appreciation for being able to provide this opportunity for our students.

In regards to lost property from music camp, this has been placed in a box in the music room and students are able to go and retrieve what is theirs.

Our annual Walkathon is fast approaching and students are coming home looking for sponsors and donations to see if they can go in the draw to win some amazing prizes. All money raised will be going back into the school to help with enhancing our outdoor learning spaces. 

We are also looking for parent volunteers to help on the day. All information can be found below in our Walkathon article or you can register your interest here: https://forms.gle/xRmc6NjUwSjCyPCk8

PRIZES

RAFFLE: All students go in the draw to win 1 of 3 $80 HOYTS Gift Card.

CLASS: Most money raised per class: $20 Westfield Gift Card

MAJOR PRIZES: Most money raised: K-2, 3-4, 5-6:

Platinum Merlin Annual Pass Valued over $400

https://www.merlinannualpass.com.au/viewpasses/

Thank you in advance for you sponsorship and donation to our school upgrades.

You are invited to attend the 2022 Literacy Parent Information Evening at Artarmon Public School. FINAL CHANCE TO RSVP https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSew5EKZMhUvzdzFnkbk4oQJH4-jT3PsbOqeeaLDcKxE5j48qw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Who: Parents and caregivers of all students (K-6) at Artarmon Public School.

When: Wednesday 24 August (Week 6) from 6:00 - 7:30pm.

Where: Artarmon Public School, beginning in the school hall at 6pm.

The evening will provide you with information about:

• the current K-6 English syllabus, as well as the new K-2 English syllabus being rolled out state wide in 2023;
• a closer look into literacy teaching practices at Artarmon PS, including targeted sessions aimed at parents of Kindergarten, Stage One (Year 1&2) and Stage Two/Three (Years 3-6) students;
• strategies and tips for supporting your child or children with their literacy development at home; and
• in-school interventions to support the literacy development of students with additional English language needs, including our EAL/D and Learning Support programs.

We look forward to seeing you at the information evening on Wednesday 24 August!

Education Week 2022: Creating Futures

This section was brought to you by School Leaders - David P’ng, Aira Sinha, Elisya Arfianto and Kristina Kordusic

We have not held an Open Day in recent years, and the last time we had one feels like an eternity! Let’s take a flashback to last Wednesday. How did you feel when you saw your own child performing in the Education Week assembly? Pride. This overwhelming emotion filled parents’ hearts as they watched their children perform, sing, and dance in front of their own eyes. Last week, Artarmon Public School celebrated Education Week with an Open Day assembly. This annual school celebration commemorates NSW public education, as well as the achievements of schools and students.

As students, we cherish the educational journey and are inspired to learn in class, knowing the NSW government is creating futures throughout NSW. We celebrated all levels of the education system, which prepares young people to become agile thinkers and lifelong learners. The theme for Education Week 2022 is ‘Creating Futures’ because education changes lives. It focuses on how education brings out the best in students and celebrates the opportunities available to everyone in the NSW public education system. After all, our school slogan is ‘Learn to Live’.

Due to COVID-19, we all know how long it has been since we had an Open Day. To be able to hold performances to celebrate Education Week has been a fantastic effort and we would all like to say our warm welcome to parents who came to join us on this special occasion. We extend our many thanks to all the school staff who helped make this possible. Our school students were extremely grateful to have the opportunity to showcase their talent, and we hope you enjoyed 2022 Education Week!

With performances all over the school and parents with pride in their hearts, the school community had a fabulous Open Day.

Before school, the band and strings groups played devotedly and the guitar groups showed their talent. At the open day assembly, the jazz band and senior strings performed. The junior dance group danced to the song ‘Happy’ and the senior dance group showed us their routine to the song ‘Ghostbusters; I’m not afraid’. The Kameraigal choir and Year 2 choir sung the songs ‘My Favourite Things’ and ‘Summertime’ respectively. The 2022 kindergarten students finished the assembly with an adorable and outstanding performance of ‘Hello to all the children of the world’ and presented an encore that was very much appreciated. The kindies got their well-deserved minutes of clapping and left with the biggest grins on their faces with the occasional student calling out “Bye mummy and daddy!”

After the assembly, the parents of students had a blast seeing where all the magic happens: in the classroom. All the parents got to see their student’s work, working environment and their passionate teachers. Students enjoyed having fun with their parents at recess and there was the occasional game of tag and “Dad! You’re cheating!”

Lots of credit to all the teachers who helped make our performances happen. Thank you! And to all the parents who made time to come watch the performances, we are all very grateful for your attendance on our open day for Education Week.

Artarmon Public School's Dads Group are holding their first event!

Please RSVP before the 27th August. The form will close on Friday.

Tickets for the Concourse concert are now available through Ticketek.

Get your tickets now https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=ARTARMON22 

If your child is performing, they do not need a ticket.

Artarmon Public School presents ‘Celebration of the Arts.’ Thursday 15^th September 2022 at 7pm.

Artarmon Public School invites you to join us for an evening performance showcasing our finest dance, choir and musical ensembles.

This concert will feature our Year Two and Kameraigal Choirs, our Junior and Senior Dance Groups and Guitar Group, Training, Junior, Concert and Senior Strings, Orchestra, Junior, Training, Concert and Senior Bands.

We look forward to sharing this celebration of the arts and our amazingly talented students with you.

PERMISSION NOTE UPDATE- Last call for notes!

Strings Uniform

-On the note that went home (23.08.22), there was some outdated information regarding the 'Strings Uniform'

Music Uniforms-Band and Strings are as follows:

- White point-collar long sleeved shirt (NOT the winter blouse for girls)
- black formal pants,
- black socks, and
- black school shoes;
- Music Tie
White collared shirts and pants are available from the school uniform shop or may be purchased elsewhere e.g. Kmart, Lowes etc. Music tie, only available from school uniform shop - $20. Please purchase a music uniform prior to the concert.

There has been some confusion around who to return the permission notes to. 'Group Leaders' refers to the leader of the ensemble. The group leaders need to be aware of who is attending the Concourse Concert so that they know numbers and formations for the night. If your child is in more than one ensemble, there are 2 'return slips' on the permission note that can be given to both leaders. If they are in more than 2, they can come and get an extra note or a handwritten note from home will suffice. Group leaders for each ensemble are listed below:

Band- Mr Walmsley

Strings- Mr Mansakhani

Guitar- Lan Zhong

Jnr Dance- Mrs Stanistreet or Mrs Ekas

Snr Dance- Ms Gallagher and Ms Winchester

Year 2 Choir- Ms Mullens, Ms Wickens and Ms Mendes

Kameraigal Choir- Ms Marshall, Mr Oriel and Mrs Sestak

We are really excited to be hosting a Father's Day Stall this year, where children will be able to purchase gifts for fathers and grandfathers (we have lots of special grandfather specific gifts). Children will be issued a token for each gift purchased and they will then come down to the father's day stall and make their selection.

 Father's Day Stall 2022 (floktu.com)

Artarmon has been chosen to complete a NAPLAN item trial in preparation for 2023 NAPLAN. Next week 3BT, 3EH, 5JM and 5PO will be taking part in the trial.

No individual student data is collected from the item trials.

More information can be found in the attached PDF.

ACARA_Item_Trial_2022_parent_and_carer_information_brochure_12042022.pdf

BAND NEWS  

Dear Parents and Carers,

Last weekend our children has accomplished another significant milestone in their musical journey, with their magnificent commitment at Collaroy Music Camp. Congratulation!

We would like to express sincere gratitude towards our Band Director Mr. Walmsley and String Director Mr. Mansukhani and acknowledge the amount of dedication you have put into the event.

Special THANK YOU to our event coordinator, Nadia Gajic who put her own time aside and set the event to success. 

A big THANK YOU to all our wonderful Parent Volunteers, who stayed overnight to supervise the children over the weekend, Parents – Doctor who look after the kids at the sick bay, moving and transporting the music instruments and many more. We are so very grateful to have your help.

Changes in Band Rehearsals

Due to Year 5 Great Aussie Bush Camp 2022, following rehearsal will be affected:

Wednesday 10^th August 2022

• Orchestra rehearsal from 8.00am to 8.50am is cancelled

Thursday 11^th August 2022

• Senior Concert Band rehearsal from 2:00 pm to 2:55 pm is cancelled. Please join Concert Band rehearsal at 12:20 pm – 1:10 pm for all the year 6 and remaining year 5 students who are not in the camp.
• Jazz Band rehearsal at 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm is cancelled

Upcoming Band Key Date/Event:

Attendance to the above events is compulsory and all Band students are expected to attend as part of the Music Program (except for the New England Orchestra Tour).

Band Supervision: Call for Parent Volunteers for Morning Rehearsals

We have started a roster for parents to assist and supervise band rehearsals from 07:50am to 08:50am morning. 

This year we would like to open the volunteering to all band groups. You are welcome to volunteer for any rehearsal, all help is very much appreciated.

The band co-ordinators have created a signup zone page. Please click on this link and enter your details for the time that best suits you (please note there is a different tab for each band group).

https://signup.zone/gsdhQDjk2Eo2mWqJA

Regular Band Rehearsal Times:

For rehearsals before school, students should arrive at school promptly at 7.50 am so that the rehearsal can start by 8:00 am.

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 Daly, Oisze Altonaga & Jun Li at instrumentsband.artarmonpandc@gmail.com.

For tutor related enquires please email your Tutor in the first instance. Alternatively, email Jane Absolum/Rebecca at tutorband.artarmonpandc@gmail.com

 For invoicing related enquiries, please contact our Treasurer Lynn at at treasurerband.artarmonpandc@gmail.com

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@gmail.com