TIME TO REFLECT

As a reflection point it is interesting to look back over the past 12 months and think about how things have changed and everything we have been able to achieve.

Yesterday, 25th October, marked the one year anniversary of schools opening back up after over 12 weeks of online learning. It was a wonderful celebration and we should all be very proud of how we have worked together as a school community to keep everyone safe.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

As previously mentioned there have been some recent changes to the end of year calendar. Please make sure you have added these dates into your diaries.

2022

• FRIDAY 16th December - Last day of school for ALL students.

2023

• TUESDAY 31st January - First day for years 1-6.
• MONDAY 6th February - First day for Kindergarten 2023.

WORLD TEACHER DAY - FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our amazing teachers for everything they do to create a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment for the students at Artarmon Public School.

PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

After a couple of years absence, the Public Speaking finals were held on Monday 24^th and Tuesday 25^th in our school hall. The winner from each class presented to their peers, parents and adjudicators for an overall grade winner for Years 1-6 with kindergarten presenting a wonderful showcase.  A huge congratulations to all students from Kindergarten to Year 6 for their efforts in writing, preparing and delivering such high quality and engaging speeches- the talent was tremendous!

Kindergarten- all winners!

Year 1- Winner: Anay Ghimire (1KW)

Year 2- Winner: Chelsea Lam (2MK).

Year 3: Winner: Gabriella Goeta-Cheng (3MM)

Year 4: Winner: Sidra Aleem Uddin (4DG)

Year 5: Winner: Hayden Schultz (5SN)

Year 6: Winner: Kristina Kordusic

CONGRATULATIONS AYUMI

Ayumi was selected to represent a team from the Tennis Australia Super 10’s in the Dorn Fogarty Cup in Bathurst. She won all of her matches and her team also won the entire Cup winning the trophy. Past players of this Cup include Nick Kyriois, Jordan Thompson and Monique Adamczak.

An amazing achievement and I look forward to watching Ayumi's long and successful tennis career. Congratulations Ayumi.

INVOICES

Thank you to everyone for their prompt payment of our final 2022 school invoice. If you have missed the email, we will resend any unpaid fees next week for families to follow up. As mentioned previously, the $8 fee paid in Term 3 for the Opera performance that was cancelled will be used in Term 4 to provide end of year creative arts activities for the students. If you have any questions about your invoice, please do not hesitate to contact the office.

NOT RETURNING OR RETURNING LATE IN 2023?

The first day of school for most students next year will be Tuesday 31st January, 2023. Year 5OC students will begin on Wednesday 1st February, 2023 and new Kindergarten students will be informed by letter of their Best Start interview date before their first official day on Monday 6th February 2023.

It is vital that we know if your child/children will NOT be returning to Artarmon or will be returning late next year. Some families take extended holidays in January/ February and we need to know your return date so that your enrolment can be counted. This information will enable the school to plan for staffing and classing needs.

This note does not apply to Year 6 students.

Please click here to fill in the form if your child is not returning or returning late in 2023.

GILMORE

Last week, Kindergarten participated in an Aboriginal Culture Incursion as part of our focus on cultural perspectives in English. We had a great day taking part in different activities such as Aboriginal artifacts, ochre painting, boomerang throwing, Aboriginal art and bush tucker touch and feel. The students loved being about to ask the Aboriginal Elders questions about the lives of their people and learning about how they used the land to live- but most of all, they loved seeing who could throw the boomerang the furthest!

Optional Supporting Transition Webinar

This Webinar is organised by the NSW Allied Health Professional and is not an Artarmon event.

Dear Parents/Carer,

The Music Committees are working with the school executives on finalising the dates for this term music program. However, we are already looking very busy at the first half of the term with upcoming Training Band recording and Senior Band performances.

Please keep checking newsflash for information on Year 2 Band try out and audition which will be happening in the second half of the term.

Key Events

Attendance to the above event is compulsory and band students are expected to attend as part of the music program.

Training Band Recording

Dear Training Band parents,

The date for the Training Band recording has been confirmed and will be held onsite, at school on Thursday, October 27th. Please remind your children to bring their music and instrument to school on that day. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact band.artarmonpandc@gmail.com.

Northern Youth Band Performance

End-of-year celebration!

Sunday 13 November 2022

Pennant Hills Community Centre

Ramsay Road, Pennant Hills

Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (approx.)

Doors open 2:15 p.m.

Tickets are available here

Parent Volunteers Needed!!

As you may know, ALL of the administration of the Music Program is completed entirely by parent volunteers.  Currently we have one opening of new parent volunteer to fill empty roles. Volunteering to help out with band is a great way to connect with the school community, gain a better understanding of the music & band program and most importantly your child will be thrilled that you are involved with something they are involved in.

If you are able to assist or have any further questions on any of the roles, please email band.artarmonpandc@gmail.com or apsbandinstruments@gmail.com

• Instrument Coordinator Assistant

Assists Instrument Coordinators with issuing instruments, organising repairs, updating and maintaining instrument register and annual instrument checks.

Band Supervision: Call for Parent Volunteers for Morning Rehearsals

As soon as term 4 begin, we would like to invite parents to assist and supervise band rehearsals from 07:50am to 08:50am morning. This is also a great opportunity to watch your child and their band practice.

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/HGwRK7tF7CqR6siJA

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 Oisze Altonaga & Jun Li at apsbandinstruments@gmail.com.

For tutor related enquires please contact your Tutor in the first instance. Alternatively, email Tutor Coordinator Jane Absolum/Jessy Tandani at tutorband.atarmonpandc@gmail.com

For invoicing related enquiries, please contact our Treasurer Lynn 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

Last chance to complete The Parent Tell Them From Me Survey. This survey allows us to collect valuable information on how parents feel about our school. Survey closes this Friday, 4th November.

When you click on the link, you will be taken to the page below, where you are able to change the language easily if needed.

http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/artarmon2022