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Our gardening club celebrated the end of the school year with a feast from the garden cooked by one of our Year one teachers. The children enjoyed a vegetable and herb omelette presented on a banana leaf and washed down with mint and strawberry water. Many children came back for seconds and even thirds!
LANE COVE WEST PUBLIC SCHOOL
K-2 students Christmas concert.
K-2 CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Our annual Christmas Concert was as usual, a highlight of the school year for the students in K-2 who had been rehearsing their lines and learning their dance moves all term. The children performed The Night before Christmas and learnt about props, costumes, sound and lighting. It was great to see so many parents and special guests supporting our students on the day.
K-2 PRESENTATION DAY
Our K-2 students celebrated their achievements at the K-2 Presentation Day in week nine. We were entertained by a number of performance groups including the Toothless Choir who sang Give it all You’ve Got. The highlight of the morning was watching a slide show of the year.
YEAR THREE TO SIX PRESENTATION DAY
Our Year three to six Presentation Day acknowledged the outstanding achievements of our students and welcomed foods to share. The children really enjoyed learning about aspects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology this term and are looking forward to participating in Science Club again next year.
our 2016 leadership team. We were joined by many special guests and entertained by the year five and six performance choir. What a fabulous end to the school year!
Students enjoying their end of year celebration at Jamberoo.
JAMBEROO
Our Year six students and their teachers had a wonderful day at Jamberoo to celebrate the end of the school year. It was a long day with buses picking up the children early in the morning and returning them at 5.30pm but everyone had a great time and came back with lots of stories to tell about the day. A highlight of the day was watching the teachers on the Taipan.
BUSHFIRE APPEAL
Almost $500 was collected for the County Fire Service recently. What a fantastic effort from Lane Cove West students in supporting volunteer fire fighters. All students and staff wore blue to school. This fundraising event was initiated by one of our Year six SRC members.
SCIENCE CLUB PARTY
Science Club held their end of year party and brought in some great science themed
MIMI SPIRITS
1L has been learning about Mimi Indigenous artwork and the Dreamtime. They have been busy making their own Mimi Spirits which are very thin spirits with long arms, legs and neck. These spirits taught the Aboriginal people much law and custom and how to make hunting implements. These spirits appeared in the school garden and were enjoyed by all.
YEAR SIX FINAL ASSEMBLY
Our very talented year six students wrote and produced a play called Memories which told the story of their time at Lane Cove West from Kindergarten to Year six. It was lovely to see Year six portraying our current staff as well as past staff members who had taught them over the years.
SYNTHETIC GRASS
The covering of our school field with synthetic grass is well underway. We could not have done this without the generosity of the P&C and the hard work of parents with fundraising ventures over the past few years. A multi-purpose court has been painted over the holidays and 2016 will see the first year that Lane Cove West enters teams into the Northern Suburbs Netball Competition.
School bands playing at Gala night.
BAND GALA NIGHT
The hall came alive with the musical prowess of our school bands at our annual gala night. The students have been rehearsing all year for this event and it showed! The evening could not have gone ahead without our wonderful conductors and the band committee.
Farewell assembly to honour Maree Davis.
MAREE DAVIS RETIRES
After 16 years teaching the students of LCW PS, our wonderful Mrs Davis has decided to retire. Her dedication to students and the school community will be greatly missed. An assembly was held in her honour at the end of the term with the staff presenting an entertaining musical item to ‘Hey Mickey’ and the students presenting a gift. We wish Maree well in her retirement.
ROSENTHAL DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN
Words describing the Rosenthal Carpark development have now been backed up with a visual plan in the form of a Development Application for the overall CONCEPT. This DA was exhibited for 28 days (for 12 of which Council was closed) over the festive season (7 Dec – 3 Jan), when most people were not notified or were too busy with their own activities to view the documents and comment. This is not a formal final plan but does put into form the previous words - only description voiced by Councillors. We are asked to accept that the final development will comply in broad terms with 17 drawings which were not available on the web, but could be viewed at Council and at the library. Again a big ask at this time of the year. There are no surprises in general terms, but there are some unfortunate changes from the previous information. The grand public open space on the upper level is approximately 4500m2 (not the 6750m2 as described in the Council newsletter Oct 2015). The remainder of that level is commercial/retail (including open air seating areas) and a covered access area to the levels below. This public open space does comply with the previous claimed proportion of that level of about 65% of the site area. The retail level below includes a 3900m2 supermarket, an 1100m2 mini mart or other retail use, as well as public access to all levels and truck service areas for the retail component. Parking is now on four levels to achieve the promised 500 spaces. Entry/exit is at one point opposite Finlayson Street, with a roundabout at that intersection. The Statement of Environmental Effects states that there will be “minimal” impact on traffic at this point, but that is hard to believe given the continual movement of cars associated with retail parking areas. Truck access is also close to this roundabout. A new, useful pedestrian bridge is planned from the public open space to the unit developments on the other side of Rosenthal Ave. A major change is the absorption of the footpath in Rosenthal Ave into the site. This, together with the building being right up to the boundaries of the two lanes, means that there is no opportunity for landscaping on the perimeter of the building. One of the first “likes” from the exhibition of the designs for the public open space was the landscaping along Rosenthal Ave. in particular, softening the visual impact of a 3 ½- storey building along this frontage. This softening has now disappeared, even though the majority of the illustrations in the DA submission are taken from the Arcadia design (for the public open space), and show considerable landscaping on this frontage (see Council newsletter of Oct 2015). One must ask is it really necessary to expand the site in this way, removing this desirable aspect of the development? The building will need this softening, to avoid being just another large wall of bricks and mortar against the residential units across the road, as well as to all the people driving past on this busy road. Council claims this will be an exciting development and one which will enhance the Village. There is no doubt that this is so, but the public needs to be kept informed and to be part of the next phases, so that they are on board and can be confident that what is actually built reflects the aspirations of the people who use the area and enjoy the ambience that Lane Cove has developed over the years.
Sustainability Scribes
SUSTAINABILITY SCRIBES
Contributed by Doug Stuart
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY
Sustainability Small Grants Program
Up to $2000 in funding is available from Lane Cove Council for community organisations to implement local sustainability projects.
Round 12 of the Sustainability Small Grants Program is now open. Funding can be sought for projects that educate or address environmental concerns such as energy or water consumption, waste avoidance, biodiversity or transport.
Previous grant recipients have used funding to install rainwater tanks and energy efficiency measures, establish community gardens and implement programs such as the Lane Cove Bush Kids bushland education program.
Applications must be received by 4pm on Thursday 17 March. For more information contact Council’s Sustainability Coordinator on 9911 3507 or sustainability@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
Understand Your Energy Bill
Join energy efficiency expert Adam Corrigan as he provides his insights into how you can be more efficient with your energy use and maximise your savings.
He will teach you how to understand your energy bills, understand the concept of standby power and explain how to maximise your energy efficiency in your home to save on power bills. Adam can also provide advice on solar hot water and solar panels for your roof.
Tuesday 16 February, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Lane Cove Library Register at www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/greenevents or call 9911 3699
What’s On in Lane Cove
Free Council events February
Sunset in the Village
Screen on the Green: Finding Nemo (G), Wednesday 3 February, 6.00pm
Join us at Burns Bay Reserve Riverview for a free outdoor screening of the beloved Australian production, Finding Nemo. This event is free and weather dependant. Movies @ Lane Cove Library – Woman in Gold (2015): Tuesday 23 February, 2.00pm – 4.30pm Starring Helen Mirren & Ryan Reynolds, this is the story of Jewish refugee Maria Altman and her mission to recover lost family artworks from the government that were stolen by the Nazi’s during the Second World War.
Digital Education @ Lane Cove Library: Wednesday 24
February, 10.00am – 12.00pm Learn how to download eBooks and eMagazines and Stream movies to your tablet. Please bring your own tablet and specify type when booking your place.
Thursday Tunes @ Lane Cove Library – A History of Music: Romantic & Before: Thursday 25 February, 10.30am –
12.00pm Local musician Graham Ball presents the first in a series of ten lively discussions about the history of music.
Learn to Hula Hoop: Tuesday 9 February, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Hula hooping is a great way to get active and enjoy the beautiful Lane Cove outdoors. Professional hooper Caitlyn Woods will lead you through a beginner’s workshop on Pottery Green Oval and then lead a hoop jam where you can show off your new skills. Places are limited. To make a booking visit www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/festivals
Sunset Sounds- a free series of open-air music performances in Lane Cove Plaza.
Saturday 6 February, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Enjoy a lively swing session with the Bridge City Jazz Band and accompanying swing dancers.
Poets in Residence Group: Thursday 25 February, 6.00pm –
7.30pm Come along to share poetry and discuss your writing.
Bushcare
Beginners Bushcare Experience: Saturday 13 February, 1 -
4pm at Corner of Dorritt St & Phoenix St Lane Cove Looking to try a new activity in 2016 which improves your mood, reduces stress, increases your energy levels and even boosts your immune system? Then join us to try out Bushcare and reap the benefits of being amongst the trees! Take home native seedlings for your garden. Bookings essential on 9911 3583 or www.lanecove.nsw.gov. au/bushcareevents
Saturday 13 February, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
As a special Valentine’s Day eve treat, Lola Gayle and her accordion will be serenading the Plaza with a selection of romantic French songs.
Lunar New Year: Friday 19 February, 4.30pm - 6.00pm
Help bring in the year of the monkey at this special Lunar New Year celebration. The event will include a host of live entertainment including a Chinese lion dance, k-pop dancing and monkey craft. Children will also receive their own lai see (lucky red envelope) for good luck.
Art Cycle Lane Cove: Saturday 27 February, 2.00pm Take in the sights of Lane Cove’s public art collection with this guided cycle tour. Enjoy a two-wheeled look at the latest collections in Lane Cove’s Streetside Gallery. All riders must have their own bikes and helmet to participate. The tour departs from Helen Street Reserve. Register for this free event via www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/festivals.
Library Activities
All Library events are free – bookings can be made on 9911 3634
Library Book Sale: Wednesday 3 February, 10.00am start
Knit-in @ Lane Cove Library: Thursday 4
February, 10.30am – 12.30pm Beginners & experienced knitters welcome.
Native Bees of Sydney: Saturday 27 February, 9.30am –
12pm Discover the fascinating world of Sydney’s native solitary and social bees, their habitat, behaviour and role in the environment. Then make a simple ‘house’ for the solitary Reed bee to take home for your Bushcare site or garden. Bookings essential on 9911 3583 or www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents
Seniors
Are you ready? No one likes to think about end of life planning, but it’s essential to get your priorities down in black and white. To help guide your decisions we have three free workshops facilitated by industry experts.
• Have a say in your end of life care • Celebrating your Life – Funerals and all that Jazz • Where there is a Will – There is a Way
Living and Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Rd, 10.00am - 12.30pm Wednesday 2, 9 and 16 March 2016. A light lunch will be available. Bookings are essential for these hands on workshops. To book, call 9911 3591 or email azann@lanecove.nsw.gov.au
Council meeting: Monday 15 February 48 Longueville Rd
Ordinary Council – 6.30pm* If members of the public are not interested in any business recommended by the General Manager to be considered in Closed Session or there is no such business, Council will ordinarily commence all other business at 7pm.
Tablet Club @ Your Library: Wednesday 10 February,
10.00am – 12.00pm Drop in with your tablet, ask the Library staff questions or talk with other tablet users.
Library Lover’s Day - Love a Craft Sessions: Thursday 11
February, 6.00pm – 8.00pm Join us in creating handicrafts made with love.
Digital Education @ Greenwich Library: Thursday 18 February, 5.00pm – 7.00pm Learn how to download eBooks and eMagazines and Stream movies to your tablet. Please bring your own tablet and specify type when booking your place.
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