BOOK WEEK 2019

We are all looking forward to Book Week on Thursday this week. It is great fun and a way for our families to focus on the importance of reading.

I can't wait to see all the colourful characters.

P&C Meeting Tonight - Kindergarten Building  7pm

All are welcome to attend.

TRAFFIC AROUND THE SCHOOL

It is important for the safety of all in the community that we park or stop in the correct place.

The Parking Rangers are very vigilant in this area and the fines are now quite high.

I have included some reminders of where and when you can park or stop.

Hi all,

For those of you that haven't heard about the entertainment book or haven't purchased one for a few years here is a bit about it.  

It is a book and app that lets you get discounts and purchase vouchers to use at various restaurants, movie cinemas, rental car hire, museums, sports games, accommodation and travel and theme parks, and more  the choices are endless where you can use it.

First of all it is a very simple way to help out our school with fundraising without even leaving your computer or phone,  you can order online for the book or digital version.

The entertainment App is the way to go,  all you have to do is download it to your phone and you can also share it with one other device.  You type in what cuisine you want,  what location you want, what activity you need and it all comes up.  it is simple and easy to use and now it is digital you can use it anywhere, and anytime.  

You can also look up on the website if you want to see what is available to use.  

It is well worth it and just by using it a couple of times you have already redeemed the purchase price.  So please help out the school with fundraising and also give yourselves the choice of where to use it. 

The below deal to win prizes is only open until next Sunday 25th of August so be quick to get in the draw.

Yr 3 Fundraising Committee

4CH poetry

As part of our poetry study, 4CH used a poem about a boy being late for school as inspiration for our own poetry. We examined the structure of the poem along with words and phrases used to create imagery for the reader. We also examined the illustrations that went with the original poem and created our own images that helped support the imagery and symbolism in our own poems. 

4SA artwork

4SA experimented with the blending of watercolours to create vibrant flowers in the style of American artist Georgia O’Keeffe.

4NR a work in progress...

A sneak peak at our auction artwork. Students have designed a silhouette to go with their Geography research. We are then converting them to 3D models and printing them out. They will then be placed in the frame on pegs with an ocean background.

Named Clothing Competition

We endeavour to return all lost property to students. However, this is extremely difficult if an item:

·        is unnamed

·        is named with a first name only

·        is named but it is so faint it can’t be read anymore

·        has the name of a student who is no longer at the school!

To encourage all students to name their property, we will be holding a competition this term for the first class per grade who can prove that their hats and jackets are clearly named with their first name and last name.

The winning classes will receive a Quelch fruit stick for each student from the canteen.

One grade will be targeted at a time. The competition will begin in Week 5 to give students time to ensure all clothing is labelled correctly.

Ms Adam

Music Camp – Register NOW!

Registration has been extended to this Sunday August 25.

Interested in joining us next year?

If you’re keen to learn a string instrument or join the strings program in 2020, there will be try-outs and auditions in Term 4 this year.

Check Newsflash closer to the time – or if your child is in Year 2 they will be given information sheets.

Update your details

If you are not receiving emails from the strings committee, you need to log into your parent portal and update your contact details immediately. A lot of information goes out via email that is not included in Newsflash.

If you have trouble logging into the parent portal, email your group coordinator or the strings address below.

Calendar:

Ensemble rehearsals:

         Training Strings:                 Tuesdays lunchtime

         Junior Strings:                     7:45-8:45am Tuesdays, middle level S block

         Concert Strings:                  7:45-8:45 Thursdays, middle level S block

         Senior Strings:                    3-4pm Tuesdays, music room

         Orchestra:                            8-8:50am Wednesdays, music room

Committee Positions

Training Strings Coordinator – Ellen Hird

Junior Strings Coordinator – Rose Wen

Concert Strings Coordinator – Karen P’ng

Senior Strings Coordinator – Ada Pan

Orchestra Coordinator – Charisma Shyju

Instruments Coordinator – Joanne Wang

Assistant Instrument Coordinators – Priya Chari and Mahsa Razdan

Creative Kids Voucher assistant – Angie Wong

Secretary – Arzoo Patel

Strings Treasurer – Ian Han – stringstreasurer@gmail.com

Assistant – Sonika Sinha

Emma Nicholas, Strings Convenor – strings.artarmonpandc@gmail.com

School   Band   News

Band parents, please check Newsflash weekly for the latest news and reminders, we will publish advance dates as soon as we know them to help you plan your year!

Great performances from Concert Band and Senior Band at Ryde Eisteddfod

Congratulations to Concert Band - 2^nd place, and Senior Concert Band - 1^st place, in their sections at the Ryde Eisteddfod.

Celebrate the Dads

Please join us to celebrate Father's Day at the Father's Day concert before school on Thursday 29^th August. Training, Junior, Concert, Senior and Jazz bands will perform, plus a chance to hear the Hawaii Touring Group before they head off on their trip of a lifetime! Details have been emailed to performers.

Collecting Cups!

Do you have some spare tea or coffee mugs at home? To assist in sustainability, we need more mugs for the new school hall kitchen. If you are able to donate any mugs, would you please bring them to the music room this Thursday morning or to the school hall on the morning of Thursday 29 August, for us to use for the Father's Day Concert. Thank you!?

Semester 2 Group Tutorial Fees

Semester 2 invoices have been sent to parents for group tutorial fees for Year 3 students, covering terms 3 and 4. Please assist us by paying your invoice promptly. Students in Years 4 to 6 who learn their instrument at school should pay your termly fees directly to your tutor.

Rehearsal Changes 2 – 6 September

Mr Walmsley will be away 2 - 6 September but band rehearsals continue with guest conductors! Junior Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band and Training Band rehearsal times are UNCHANGED. Senior Concert Band will join Concert Band for the usual Concert Band rehearsals on Monday morning and Thursday lunchtime. NO Senior Concert Band on Tuesday morning. NO Orchestra on Wednesday morning.

Got a question?

Have you looked in the 2019 band information pack? A copy is available at https://portal.msmusic.com.au/artarmonmusic.

If it is about your hired instrument or instrumental tutorial please contact your tutor firstly, then our instrument coordinator or tutor coordinator if required.

For anything else please contact your band coordinator.