We would like to Acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land on which

our school stands upon. We would also like to pay respect to the
Elders both past and present of the Dharawal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.
11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Issue 4, Monday 18th February 2013 Week 4 Term 1


Helensburgh Hig
PRINCIPAL REPORT

PEER SUPPORT TRAINING
Last Thursday and Friday our Year 6 students participated
in training to assist them in leading peer support groups in
2013. I was most impressed with their commitment to the
tasks set before them and their willingness to step out
beyond their comfort zone. I know they will be great peer
leaders and I would like to thank Mrs Murray for organising
the day and for the assistance she received from Ms
Connolly, Mr Lynch, Mrs Hanley and Mr Whelan. This
Monday 18 February Year 6 will conclude their training with
a workshop lead by Cameron Brown

SCRIPTURE LESSONS
This Wednesday all students from Kindergarten to Year 6
will have the opportunity to attend Religious education
classes. The school follows the Department of Education
and Communities guidelines related to the teaching of SRE
with representatives from the various faiths conducting
lessons across the school every Wednesday morning.
Lessons are scheduled for 30 minutes and are divided into
two groups. Scripture is offered for all students of the
Catholic faith and the remainder of students are grouped in
a combined protestant scripture lesson lead by scripture
teachers from a variety of local churches. Students are
allocated to scripture groups on the information provided
by parents when enrolling their children. If you do not wish
your child to participate in scripture lessons please provide
this advice in writing to your child's teacher.

SUNSMART POLICY
Parents are reminded that the school has a No Hat, Play in
the Shade Policy but I would request that all students
should have a hat. It is impossible to walk around our
school without being subjected to the rays of the sun.
Students are also encouraged to cover up and to wear
sunscreen. Sunscreen is provided at school but it would be
better to have applied sunscreen to children before they
come to school.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION
COMPETITION BEGINS
This week will see the commencement of interschool
competitive team sports. This will mean students will
during the course of the competition, travel by bus to
sporting fields outside of Helensburgh. It also means that
this will be the first opportunity for Year 3 to participate in
interschool sports. I would like to wish all our students well
as they try out to have the honour of representing their
school in a PSSA team.




SCHOOL VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
One source of financial provision for the operation of our
school is by the collection of school contributions.
Voluntary Contributions are set by the P&C Association at
$40 for the first child and $70 for a family. At Helensburgh
Public School our voluntary school contributions are used
for classroom resources and payment would be greatly
appreciated.

Christopher Connor
Principal
Helensburgh Public School


Important Dates to Remember
Date Event
20th Feb Canteen AGM in the canteen 12.30pm
21st Feb Sport in Schools Australia K-6/
Stage 1 Assembly 1.50pm
22nd Feb Heathcote HS Selective Class Test
25th Feb Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening
(Steps) Kindergarten
28th Feb Sport in Schools Australia K-6
K-6 Assembly 1.50pm
1st Mar School Clean Up Day
5th Mar PSSA Engadine Zone Swimming Carnival/
Bulli HS Parent Expo evening for Yr 5 & 6
6th Mar School Photos
7th Mar Sport in Schools Australia K-6
12th Mar P&C AGM
14th Mar Selective HS Placement Tests/
Sport in Schools Australia K-6


2013 Textbooks
Textbook notes have been sent home with all students
today (a copy is also available on our website). Books will
be distributed to students after 11
th
March and payment
has been received. Please contact Mr Connor if you are
experiencing financial difficulty and payment options can
be arranged.


2013 School Photos
School photo envelopes have been sent home with
students today. All students should have received their own
individual envelope, spares are available from the office.
Family photo envelopes are also available.

Problem accessing school emails
Our apologies if anything has been omitted from this
weeks Highlights as we have been unable to access the
school email account today.


We would like to Acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land on which our school stands upon. We would also like to pay respect to the
Elders both past and present of the Dharawal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.
11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Issue 4, Monday 18th February 2013 Week 4 Term 1


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2013 SCHOOL LEADERS
























Library Term 1
Library Computers at Lunchtime
When using library computers at lunchtime children are
reminded that USB sticks are not to be inserted into
computers unless for educational purposes. USB sticks must
be scanned for viruses before they are used. No games,
videos or music can be uploaded from personal devices or
downloaded from the internet.
Many games can be accessed from the internet at lunchtime
that may not be allowed during learning time, however any
games which involve guns or violence are not permitted. If
in doubt please ask.

Student Representative Council
Congratulations to all our SRC representatives this year.

Mr McQueen
Teacher Librarian

Band and Instrument Lesson News
By now I have seen all of you at least once in lessons, we
have a great group of enthusiastic, budding musicians this
year! All lessons (band and private) will now be in the
dungeon. (Sounds much worse than it is!) If you are not
sure where that is, please stop me in the playground and
ask. There are still some instruments available for hire and
to start learning. If you think you'd like to join band, now is
the time when everyone is starting out! If you have any
questions, please ask. Keep Playing!
Mrs. Garvie

Spare Clothing
We are in urgent need of girls clean undies size 6-10.

NSW Public School Primary and Junior Drama
Ensembles Auditions
The NSW Public School Primary and Junior Drama
Ensembles Auditions for Years 5 and 6 are currently being
organised. If your child/children attend Drama class
outside school and is/are exhibiting talent, you may be
interested. Please visit www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au for full
details and application criteria.










Peer Support: Helensburgh Public School 2013
Peer Support Training
The Year 6 Classes completed Peer Support Training this
week. On Thursday, Friday and today (14
th
, 15
th
and 18
th

February), all Year 6 children participated in games,
activities, discussions, and tasks to develop their leadership
skills.
Our thanks go to the wonderful P and C for fully funding
our Peer Support Program. Additionally, the cost of today's
incursion was fully covered by the P & C which saved the
parents considerable cost.
Thanks, also to the canteen ladies who organised and
served lovely meal deals for the Year 6 children to enjoy as
a special treat.
Many thanks,
Louise Murray
Peer Support Organiser











Class Student
Representive
Reserve
2C Kyah Jasmine
2D Mimi Jaz
2/3G Chloe Zali
3J Naomi Riley
3M Ruby Jasmin
3/4H Sabina Harrison
4C Dylan Aleisha
4/5S Gemma Tahlia
5B Kye Aimee
5T Mady Blake
6C Daisy Ryan
6M Lily Kristen
K/6R Michael
Environmental News
Welcome back!
Our Environment team is composed of students,
staff, parents, and is guided by Colin La Flamme,
Environmental Scientist. Together we aim to
promote understanding of, and actively engage in,
environmentally sustainable practises, as well
creating and protecting beautiful natural interactive
spaces within our school grounds. The role of the
team includes maintenance of our veggie, sensory
and bush-tucker garden, rainforest area, bush trail
and quiet area.
Thursdays are our regular meeting , from 10am.
Parents and community members are very welcome
to join at any time, for whatever period of time is
convenient.
Great news! Stamps, corks, elastic bands, mobile
phones, ink cartridges, batteries and paper are
collected by our office staff for recycling. 6C will
now organise the recycling of your Nespresso ( and
other brand) coffee pods! Please leave any of these
items at the office. Ms Lewis

We would like to Acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land on which our school stands upon. We would also like to pay respect to the
Elders both past and present of the Dharawal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.
11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Issue 4, Monday 18th February 2013 Week 4 Term 1


Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts
Audition Application forms for Year 7 2014 are available
from the office. Applications close on 8th March and
the auditions are over 2 weeks with the allocation dates for
each area. The payment is now $38.50 for one area and
$22 for each additional area. Please note: Parents of
students applying for enrolment as a Performing Arts/
visual Arts student will also need to complete the `Choice
of Secondary Schools Form' as either a local enrolment or a
non-local enrolment, depending upon their residential
address.

High School Information for Year 6 Parents
Open nights will soon be held in most local high schools.
Please see Mrs Murray if you have any further queries.
Open nights include:

Expo Evening: Wollongong High School Of The
Performing Arts
Next Thursday, 28
th
February, 2013 The Wollongong HS of
the Performing Arts will be holding an open night from 5.30
- 7.00 pm. This is a High School of Excellence:
Academically and in the Performing Arts. Interested
parents may contact the High School direct on 4229 6844.

Bulli High School Year 5 and 6 Parent Evening
On Tuesday 5 March Bulli HS will host its Expo evening for
parents of students in Yr 5 and 6 2013 at 6.30pm. Please
contact the school on 4284 8266.

Engadine High School 2013 Open Night
On Tuesday 5 March Engadine HS will host an Open Night
6.30pm-9.00pm. Interested parents can contact the school
direct on 9520 0411 or 9520 0124.

Heathcote High School 2013 Open Night
Heathcote High will host an Open Night on Tuesday 26
th

February, 2013, from 6.30 - 8.30 pm. Interested parents
can contact the school direct on 9520 9488.
Canteen Helpers
Name______________________________________________Phone No.________________________

ChiId's Mome________________________________________________ CIoss____________________

Day Preferred________________________________________ Take me off roster _______________

Change of Day______________________________________________________________________


























Robotics Lego
Three kids from Helensburgh school, Marnie (5B) Nicola
(5B) Jiah (6M) Team captain and two ex-students; Glen
and Andrew will compete next Sunday the 24th of February
in the FIRST Lego League Australian and New Zealand
National Championship. The team called Komplete Kaos
moved through the state competition in December 2012
and will present their robot and research innovation at the
national level on Sunday week.



Urgent Messages
If you have and urgent message for your child please don't
rely on email as they are not regularly checked throughout
the day. Please phone the school and the office staff will
endeavour to relay the message.



CANTEEN N EWS
Our canteen AGM will be held Wednesday 20
th

February at 12.30 in the canteen. We encourage all
our volunteers to come along and contribute to the
calendar and ideas for the coming year.
Monday 25th Feb is Milkshake Monday.
Chocolate, strawberry or caramel milkshakes will be
on sale at lunchtime ONLY for $1.
Thursday 7th March will be cheese n bacon roll day.
More details will follow.
Our Wednesday homemade beef lasagne will sell for
$3 as per the issued price list. Our new price list is
also available on the website.
Dinosaur shaped non crust sandwiches are also
available, just mark your bag.
We are now compiling a new canteen roster for terms
2 to 4 this year. We are in urgent need of helpers, if
you can spare one half day per month please fill out
the form in this highlights and return it to the canteen
A.S.A.P. If you have any queries, please drop by the
canteen and see us.
Jan 4294 1778 and Bronwyn 4294 3568

We would like to Acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land on which our school stands upon. We would also like to pay respect to the
Elders both past and present of the Dharawal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.
11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Issue 4, Monday 18th February 2013 Week 4 Term 1


Results Swimming Carnival 2013
Overall House Champions
1
st
Hargrave - 500 pts 2
nd
Flinders - 409 pts
3
rd
Bass - 395 pts 4
th
Mitchell - 335 pts

CHAMPIONS
BOYS JUNIORS BOYS 11 YEARS BOYS SENIORS
1 Bowen
2 Nathan
3 Cassius
18
16
9
1 Lachie
2 Beau
3 Jack
14
10
3
1 Jackson
2 Gabe
3 Drew
13
11
10
GIRLS JUNIORS GIRLS 11 YEARS GIRLS SENIORS
1 Macey
2 Jessica

12
8
1 Amy
2 Minnie
3 Aahlia
24
14
13
1 Emily
2 Lara
3 Kristen
23
5
4
GIRLS BOYS
Event Name House Time Name House Time
All Age
100 M
F/s
Amy
Emily
Aahlia
Minnie
H
F
M
H
1:21:11
1:30:63
1:38:19
1:42:35
Jackson
Nathan
Billy
Cassius
H
H
H
B
1:25:37
1:36:02
1:36:62
1:43:43
8 YR
50M
Age Race
Brooke
Amity
Kiara
Laila
H
M
M
H
1:03:43
1:04:54
1:07:72
1:09:29
Cooper
Lachlan
Harry
M
B
F
51:92
1:14:02
1:14:35
9 YR
50M
Age Race
Ella
Naomi
Brianna
Jordan
H
B
M
B
1:06:42
1:17:06
1:17:69
1:18:77
Bowen
Noah
Ryan
Harrison
B
F
F
B
41:39
50:05
50:16
50:51
10 YR
50M
Age Race
Macey
Aleisha
Jessica
Maya
F
H
F
B
48:62
50:40
50:77
54:83
Nathan
Cassius
Billy
Dylan
H
B
H
M
40:66
41:27
41:67
47:53
11 YR
50M
Age Race
Amy
Minnie
Aahlia
Jade
H
H
M
M
36:93
43:61
42:80
44:87
Beau
Lachie
Kye
Jack
H
M
F
B
44:83
47:61
47:59
48:00
12 YR
50M
Age Race
Emily
Kristen
Lara
Ella
F
F
H
F
38:25
41:03
42:33
43:00
Jackson
Slade
Dane
Gabe
H
B
M
M
37:30
42:87
46:51
48:39
Junior
Br/s
Macey
Jessica
Maya
Shaylee
F
F
B
H
1:07:16
1:10:77
1:10:63
1:28:80
Nathan
Billy
Bowen
Dylan
H
H
B
M
1:01:52
1:06:53
1:07:15
1:09:49
11 YR
Br/s
Amy
Aahlia
Minnie
Jemma
H
M
H
B
45:20
1:02:59
1:05:53
1:07:09
Lachie
James
Beau
Corey
M
M
H
H
1:11:49
1:11:49
1:12:47
1:12:73

We would like to Acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land on which our school stands upon. We would also like to pay respect to the
Elders both past and present of the Dharawal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.
11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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12
Br/s
Emily
Daisy
Molly
Kristen
F
F
M
F
55:23
55:72
56:80
59:55
Jackson
Byron
Drew
Riley
H
F
B
M
55:68
1:04:29
1:08:20
1:11:97
Junior
Bk/s
Macey
Jessica
Ruby
Polly
F
F
B
F
54:96
1:07:97
1:08:22
1:09:97
Bowen
Dylan
Nathan
Cassius
B
M
H
B
54:45
55:90
57:57
1:00:27
11 YR
Bk/s
Amy
Minnie
Maddie
Aahlia
H
H
H
M
46:41
59:36
1:00:73
1:01:87
Beau
Lachie
Jack
Corey
H
M
B
H
1:01:04
1:13:00
1:16:37
1:21:45
12
Bk/s
Emily
Taylah
Lara
F
F
H
49:29
52:11
52:47
Jackson
Dane
Ethan
Drew
H
M
H
B
49:45
57:87
1:00:61
1:04:05
Junior
B/Fly
Macey
Clare
Tahlia
Chloe
F
F
H
M
1:11:68
1:52:11
1:54:69
2:09:03
Bowen
Nathan
Cassius
Geordon
B
H
B
F
54:64
55:84
1:03:46
1:27:63
11 YR
B/Fly
Amy
Minnie
Aahlia
H
H
M
41:98
59:63
1:04:52
Lachie M 1:23:04
12-13
B/Fly
Emily F 54:04 Byron C
Gabe
Drew
Ted
H
M
B
B
1:10:19
1:15:39
1:21:18
1:53:79
Junior
Medley
Matilda B 6:57:84 Bowen
Dylan
Cassius
Samuel
B
M
B
F
4:01:11
4:49:24
4:59:33
7:03:37

Senior
Medley
Amy
Emily
Minnie
Aahlia
H
F
H
M
3:25:31
4:09:46
4:40:13
4:40:15
Drew
Gabe
B
M
5:26:53
5:28:62
Junior
Relay
1 Alannah, Brianna, Chloe, Tikeira
2 Polly, Jasmin, Jessica & Macey
4 Tahlia, Sabina, Leah & Alex
3 Jordan, Matilda, Tahlia & Maya
1 Harrison, Cassius, Bowen & Josh
2 Billy,Hugo, Noah & Nathan
3 Ryan, Noah, Ryan & Aiden
4 Dylan, Justin, Taj & Samuel
Senior
Relay
1 Jade, Olivia, Aahlia & Molly
2 Kristen, Daisy, Ella & Emily
3 Lara, Minnie, Zoe, Maddie & Amy
4 Chloe, Jasmin, Gemma & Isabella
1 Jackson, Ethan, Beau, Corey & Kyle
4 Lachie, Gabe, Dane, Riley
3 Drew, Cam, Jack & Slade
2 Byron , Will Harry, Geordan

We would like to Acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land on which our school stands upon. We would also like to pay respect to the
Elders both past and present of the Dharawal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.
11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Issue 4, Monday 18th February 2013 Week 4 Term 1


Community Notices

Musical Instruments for Sale
Used clarinet for sale, most likely needs a service. $380. Please call Kerry on 0413 142 655
Electric Keyboard for sale (no stand) $40, contact Julie (julie.wilson.528316@facebook.com

Free
Round trampoline medium size Phone 0416 264 157

Seacliff Hockey Club Registrations 2013
Looking for under 7,9,II ond I3's in Z0I3. Mew under 7's gef o free hockey sfick wifh Pego. Cosf: From $o0 for under 7's.
Training once a week locally. For more information phone Kylie Fussell on 0419 610 890 or www.seacliffhockey .com.au

Shamrocks Junior Rugby
Registration Day 2013 20th Feb 5pm - 7pm Age groups - U7s, U8s, U9s, UI0s, UIIs, UIZ's, UI3s, UI4's, UIbs, UI7s
New players welcome. Registrations to be held at Ocean Park Woonona Contact: Andrew Cracknell ph 0432 944 543 or Megan
Cracknell ph 0403 796 246 Birth certificate required for new players.

Grand Pacific Walk Information Session
Sunday 3rd March 11am - 1pm, next to North Beach Bathers Pavillion For more information visit the Council website at
www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/grandpacificwalk or call Paula Kennedy on 4227656.

Family Fun Run
It's the Big Fat Smile 'Kids and Family' Fun Run that is on as part of the 2013 Splash and Dash Festival. Featuring a 5km run
and walk (Summer Run5), kids and adult swims and aquathon (kids and adults). For more information
http://splashndash.aquathon.com.au

Robotics Lego
The Robotics Lego group are resuming in 2013. Last year we had a fabulous start to the activity with a group meeting every
Tuesday in the school library from 3.30 to 5.30pm. The cost is $20 per two hour session and we are a not-for-profit
group. The Robotics Lego League uses teamwork and fun to teach children, design, construction, robotics principals and basic
computer programming. It is aimed at children between the ages of 8 and 12 years old. Boys AND girls. It is run world wide
with a large number of clubs and a national competitive league in Australia, go to http://firstlegoleague.org/ for further
information. Although when you look at the site please keep in mind that not all Lego Leagues enter the competitions. Many of
the kids in our group are there for the fun and challenge. If your child is interested in becoming a participant please contact
me - lilli@thestoryline.com.au or give your email/phone details to Mr McQueen in the library.

Citylife ADHD Support Group
Coffee mornings and support group provide a place for parents and carers to find information on ADHD and other associated
disorders, to share with one another, learn from each other and to encourage one another. Our next meeting Theme: What's
your story? Friday Feb 22, 10:30am Citylife Church 129 Jardine St, Fairy Meadow (west end of street in cul-de-sac) No cost,
donations appreciated. For information phone 42844414 or 0413048453

MindQuest 2013 68th NSW Talent Enrichment Weekend
St George Girls HS Victoria St Kogarah Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 April 2013 will be held for students 1-6. The cost of the
weekend is $170 including GST contact your school for a brochure or Shelagh Poray 02 4232 2494 Closing date Friday 8
March 2013

Bounce into Basketball at Helensburgh
At Helensburgh Community Centre Monday afternoons during school terms 4pm-5.15pm starts Monday 18th February cost
$6.50 per class or $60 paid in advance for 10 classes Registration $20 for all new players fees include insurance, coaching,
court hire and equipment hire download enrolment form from our website www.sutherland.basketball.net.au







We would like to Acknowledge the Wodi Wodi people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land on which our school stands upon. We would also like to pay respect to the
Elders both past and present of the Dharawal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present.
11 Fletcher Street, Helensburgh, 2508 Ph: (02) 4294 1332 or (02) 4294 1050
email: helensburg-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web http://www.helensburg-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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