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Manifold Heights Primary School
Strachan Avenue
Manifold Heights 3218
P: 03 5229 9643 F: 03 5229 2997
www.manifold.vic.edu.au [email protected]
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Manifold Heights Primary School Newsletter Principal: Barry Rowland Assistant Principal: Peta Mundine Business Manager: Jessie Burney Administration: Bec Rendell
Date: 17th August, 2017
Important Dates
AUGUST
Thurs 17th Western Heights Enrichment Program 1-3pm - Middle students
Mon 21st - Fri 25th Literacy and Numeracy Week
Book Fair
Thurs 24th Special Lunch Day - Book Week Burgers
Fri 25th Lightning Premiership
Tues 29th Mano Community Cuppa & Chat - Staff Room from 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Thurs 31st Fathers Day Stall
Lightning Premiership
SEPTEMBER
Fri 1st Fathers Day Stall
Wed 6th Art Show
Fri 8th Casual Dress Day (Raising Funds for Save the Children supporting the Child Hunger Crisis Appeal)
Tues 12th Geelong North Division Athletics
Thurs 14th - Fri 15th Victorian State School Spectacular Rehearsals
Sat 16th Victorian State School Spectacular Performance
Mon 18th 2018 Prep Transition Day One
Fri 22nd Last day of Term 3
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Science Week and ES Week at Mano! This week we celebrate National Science Week and Ms Adair has been doing some terrific work with the Middles and Seniors along the theme of ‘Future Earth’. Our Science specialist subject this year has been a most positive addition to our curriculum, student engaging with new learnings and opportunities.
We have also acknowledged the fabulous work of our Education Support (ES) Staff this week. Our ES team is made up of eight Classroom Aides, Chaplain, Business Manager, Office Admin and Gardener/Handyman roles, who collectively contribute such an enormous amount to our organisation and community. The ES staff who were able to join us at assembly on Monday morning were presented with a small gift to show our appreciation for what they do to make Mano a great place.
Literacy and Numeracy Week Next week is another big week – it is Literacy and Numeracy week. I hope you can join us to celebrate the importance of these vital areas of the curriculum, engaging with the various activities on offer throughout the week. Please visit the Book Fair one afternoon in the library – the range of books and stationery will amaze you. Please order a special Book Week burger from the canteen for Thursday (orders and money due in Tuesday) – spare order forms are available from the Office.
We hope lots of parents can visit classrooms on Wednesday afternoon (2:30-3:30pm) to see Numeracy sessions in action.
The Literacy and Numeracy Writing completion has kicked off – theme of ‘Escape to Everywhere’ with entries due in Friday 18th August.
And give the Family Maths problem solving competition a go!
NAPLAN 2017 Last term our Grade 3 and 5 students participated in the National Literacy and Numeracy Testing Program – 4 tests over 3 days.
Test papers have now been marked and the results have just arrived back into schools. Each student will receive their own 2017 NAPLAN report document. The school can now access collated data which reflects cohort achievement in Reading, Writing, Spelling, Numeracy and Grammar / Punctuation. Whole of school
data can be compared to that of previous years and also how the Grade 3’s of 2015 performed and tracked into 2017 in Grade 5. Such analysis has been the basis of our School Review self-evaluation work, reflecting over the past four years of school operation in many areas.
Refurbishment Works in Junior/Admin Building Set to Commence We presently have a number of contractors tendering for this major refurbishment, which will result in an appointed tendered announce prior to the end of this term. Works should commence very soon after confirmation of the successful tenderer. As mentioned previously, works will be staged to minimise impact on daily programs. The first stage is likely to see Junior H and Junior B relocated to the Multi building for what may be much of Term 4. We can also expect some temporary workers facilities set up in the school yard, perhaps a site building and portable toilet in the front terrace.
Parent Opinion Survey If you have been contacted (by email) seeking your support to complete such a survey we really appreciate your support with this. Parent survey responses are confidential and will help us to reflect and evaluate current school operations and procedures.
Parent ICT Information Evening - Monday 14th August Thank you to Mr Valentine and Mr Gibson for planning and delivering this session last Monday evening. The enhanced online access for students via our Senior iPad Program is having a positive impact on student engagement and certainly supports addressing the mandated Victorian Curriculum aspects of Digital Technologies in particular.
Parents are welcome to contact any of our four Senior Team teachers for further details of what is happening with ICT at Mano.
Check out the details on the school’s website re our BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Program in the Seniors.
Barry Rowland
Principal
Geelong Food Relief Centre - Annual Toucan Appeal
The Geelong Food Relief Centre has been providing free food to those in need for 27 years.
Working together with welfare agencies, this year they will see 36,000 individuals referred to
GFRC for support.
Our school is one of the 90 schools in Geelong and surrounding region, who every year
assist in making that possible.
GFRC’s major food appeal for 2017 is on again and one they rely upon heavily to meet the increasing demand for
Emergency Food Relief within our community.
All donations whether cans, boxes or packets are always gratefully appreciated. The items on the list below are in particular
demand if you are looking for specific ideas for donations. The donation boxes are located at the school in the office foyer.
-Cereal -Milo -Cake Mix -Vegemite
-Pasta -Sugar -Tea/Coffee -Cling Wrap/Foil
-Toothbrushes -Shaving Cream -Shampoo/Conditioner -Feminine Hygiene Goods
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PB SIDDARTH SIVANESAN - for demonstrating fantastic problem solving strategies when solving subtraction problems
in mathematics this week. You're a superstar Siddarth!
PH GWEN SPANNINGA - Gwen is a terrific role model and a sensible and supportive friend, helping others to solve
problems in the playground and classroom. Great job, Gwen!
PT LUCAS RILEY - Lucas has been working to solve tricky problems that arise during Numeracy using the strategy that
works best for him. Legendary Lucas!
JA OSCAR MEGGS - for actively using problem solving strategies to assist him with math tasks. Great job Oscar!
JB ALEXANDER STYLES - for independently and accurately using problem solving strategies when completing math
tasks. Awesome work, Alexander!
JC GIOVANNI EARL - for demonstrating a strategy to fix a tricky yard situation this week. Well done Giovani!
JH JAKE SPOORS - Jake has shown a tremendous effort this week when confronted with problems by using classroom
charts, posters and numeracy strategies to solve problems that arise. Great job Jake, keep it going!
JO RUBEN ELLIOTT - Ruben successfully uses several strategies to help him solve Numeracy problems. Awesome
work, Ruben!
MA BRADLEY TYE - For independently using problem solving strategies in and outside of the classroom. Awesome work
Brad!
MB MONET RICHERT - for persisting to use problem solving strategies to achieve success in multiplication problems.
Marvellous Monet!
ML XANDER VENZ - Xander has made a huge effort to independently solve problems as they arise in class. Well done Xander, top job!
MR JESSIE RHODES - For being persistent and continuing to implement strategies to solve problems. Keep up the great
work Jessie!
MW ALFIE HURST - Alfie has been efficient this week with using a variety of strategies to solve problems, and has taken
great pride in his ability to do so. Amazing Alfie!
SG RHYS MCWATERS - for being a great leader and role model at Landy Field. Congratulations on representing your
school at this level and taking home a ribbon!
SN LILY MCDONALD - Lily was an excellent Mano representative at the District Athletics and showed great
determination during her running events. You’re a star!
SS DANIEL TALEBI - Dan shows ability to think creatively and work persistently in order to solve problems. Dextrous,
Dan!
SV JENSEN HARDING-TAYLOR - Jensen has developed some important strategies to solve problems. Such as ask a friend for help and breaking the problems into smaller parts. Jazzy Jensen!
MUSIC JOHANNA IVEY - Johanna is always a responsible student in the Music Room and beyond, demonstrating leadership
skills at the Music Festival excursion and performing with confidence and flair. Go, Johanna!
Art Award
Kaisercraft are kindly sponsoring a weekly Art Award this term. Each week one student will receive a $10 Kaisercraft voucher. This week’s Art Award goes to: Milla Garley for her creative and skilful art work.
SWPBS Update The fortnightly focus for SWPBS is ‘I use strategies to solve problems’. We use our Mindfulness/SWPBS book for recording Gratitude acts, Random Acts of Kindness that link to our SWPBS Matrix and for students to express their feelings through colour and drawing based around showing an understanding of the specific SWPBS foci. For example - I am Respectful- I am inclusive of others. What does it look like? What does it sound like? From the Juniors
Sports Report
Geelong West Primary Schools Sports Association Athletic Championships
Congratulations to the 58 children who represented Manifold Heights Primary School yesterday at the District Athletic Championships at
Landy Field, Geelong. In very trying conditions all children acquitted themselves and the school very well. Many children will now pro-
gress to the Division Championships on Thursday 12th September at Landy Field.
Many thanks to Mrs Colls-McKenzie, Mrs Linguey, Mrs McInnes, Mrs Airey, Mrs Hines, Mr Gibson, Mrs Mundine, Mr Seeckts and Miss
Roach for all of their work and effort yesterday.
Summer Lightning Premiership
The Summer Lightning Premiership will be held at the Geelong Basketball and Netball Centre (Crown Street, South Geelong) on Friday
25th August. Children in Grades 5 and 6 will be playing Volleyball and Basketball. If any parents can help with scoring or coaching
teams could they please fill out the form below and return to the school. Thank you.
Summer Lightning Premiership
Name:_______________________________________________ Phone number:__________________________
Childs name:__________________________________________ Grade:_________________________________
Sport:________________________________________________
I can help at the Summer Lightning Premiership on Friday 25th August with coaching / scoring (please circle)
Signed:________________________________________________________
Library News
Welcome to our Term 3 Scholastic Book Fair. Looking forward to a diverse collection of books
on display during the week. All profits go towards purchasing new books and resources for our
school Library.
Date: Monday 21st - Friday 25th August
Venue: School Library
Time: 3:30pm-4:15pm
Thank-you for cooperation,
Library staff
Young Leaders Breakfast 2017
Last Friday, August 11th, our six school captains attended the 2017 Young Leaders Breakfast at North
Geelong Secondary College. We enjoyed an incredible breakfast of pastries, eggs, sausages, fruit and juice while we listened to guest speaker, Carly Findlay.
Carly is an award winning writer, blogger, speaker and activist. She was born with a rare skin condition known as Ichthyosis, and spoke about being inclusive of everyone, standing up to bullies and the importance of considering the feelings of others when using social media.
We had the opportunity to meet and work with student leaders from other schools and enjoyed learning about teamwork and developing strategies to co-operate with people we didn’t previously know.
We really enjoyed our morning and thank Mr. Gibson and Mr. Grant for driving us to and from the venue.
Johanna Ivey, Zac McInnes, Mason McKenzie, Mara Ellis, Liam Muir and Lily McDonald.
The Manifold Heights Primary School Art Show
Our Art Show is fast approaching. We are all looking forward to a wonderful event on September 6th. Please
remember to decorate your fish and drop it at the office. We are hoping to have a fish representing each family
of the school. The students have been working very hard to complete a variety of work to share with our school
community.
Please remember to have a look out our interactive website all about our Art Show-INSPIRED. The link is:
https://manifoldheightsartshow2017.wordpress.com
Thanks,
Julie Walker
Woolworths Earn & Learn
The Woolworths Earn & Learn Program commenced on Wednesday 26th July and will run until Tuesday 19th September.
Redeeming rewards from this program will help the school to update educational equipment and resources.
Please collect the Earn & Learn stickers when shopping at any Woolworths store, complete the sticker sheets and drop into the box located at the School Office or in the Mano box located at Woolworths - Pakington Strand.
Blank sticker sheets are available from the Office.
Family Math Open Afternoon
Come and join us for an afternoon full of math fun to help celebrate Literacy and
Numeracy week!
You’re invited into your child’s classroom to witness the great math activities and
initiatives we participate in daily here at Mano.
When: Wednesday the 23rd August at 2.30pm.
Where: Your child’s classroom.
We hope to see you all there!
Literacy and Numeracy Week
Monday 21st - Friday 25th August
Authors wanted! All students are invited to enter our Mano Writing competition to promote Literacy at Mano. Entries can be
a short story, picture story or a poem. They can be handwritten or typed. These will be on display in the Library during
Literacy and Numeracy Week. Entries are due TOMORROW and winners for each year level will be announced on Monday
21st August at Assembly. Please send entries to Karyn Bath.
This year’s theme is taken from the Book Week Theme for 2017 - ‘Escape to Everywhere!’
Family Problem Solving competition – These are being sent home with your children today. The link is also attached to
your newsletter email. Winners will be announced on Monday 28th August at Assembly.
Book Fair - The Book Fair is back! Come along and visit the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library after school.
Some of the money from books purchased goes towards supporting the school to purchase new books for our own library.
Book Week Burger - to help celebrate Literacy and Numeracy week there will be a special burger lunch menu on Thursday 24
th August. Orders for this special lunch will be due back on Tuesday 22
nd August.
SCHOOL BANKING School Banking day is FRIDAY Remember, Friday is School Banking day and students should bring in their weekly deposit. For every deposit made at school, students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for an exclusive School Banking reward item in recognition of their regular savings habits. School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school, raising 5% on every deposit made through the school (to a maximum of $10 per individual deposit). If your child has lost their book, they can bring their money to school in a sealed envelope with a note on the next School Banking day. We will issue them with a replacement. Win a family adventure holiday at Tokyo Disneyland! This year, School Banking is running a Future Savers Grand Prize competition that will take one lucky School Banker all the way to Tokyo, Japan. The winner gets an unforgettable family trip, for up to two adults and three children, where they ’ll explore Tokyo Disneyland with its amazing attractions, including the futuristic Tomorrowland, plus enjoy the fun rides at Tokyo DisneySea. Students who make 15 or more School Banking deposits by the end of Term 3, 2017 will be automatically entered into the draw. This is another great way to motivate students to save regularly and reach their savings goals.
If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2017 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking
Manifold Heights PS Week beginning 14th August 2017
Coordinator: Christine Onesmo
What a busy week we have had at OSHC this week! Due to the cold and rainy weather we have been spending lots of time
indoors, busy with craft and painting activities, Lego building and movies.
Next week we will be adding a suggestion box for families to contribute to. Please feel free to add any feedback in regards
to our program that we provide at OSHC. We value your opinions and hope to implement your fantastic ideas and
feedback.
OSHC ROOM ACTIVITIES
• Snow globes • Stress balls • Candle decorating • Finger soccer puppets • Gods eyes • Make your own scratch art paper • Jewellery making • Paper Mache balloons • Play dough stress balls • Painting
Community notice
If you have any unused toys or recyclable equipment’s that you feel would be useful for any
craft or art activities we would really appreciate any donations. Thank you.
Mano’s before and after school care
program is run by Camp Australia.
More information can be found at
Proud suppliers of the
Manifold Heights
Primary
School uniform Open: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm
Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm
You can download our Skoolbag app for FREE at the App
Store (iPhones) or Google Play Store (Android). Just search
Manifold Heights Primary. This is a great method of
communication between the school and our parent community!
Have you downloaded Qkr (Quicker) yet?! You can pay your
excursions and other school payment items right now
using Qkr! To make payments immediately why not download
it today and take a look at our school on Qkr! Just search Qkr
in the app/google play store and sign up today! If you are
having issues please contact the Office.
- ‘We make kids smile’
OSHC school number:
5229 7257
Customer Service:
1300 105 343
Lloyd Moulton Sales Consultant Barry Plant 5221 4011 0434 587 881
Barry Plant 59 Gheringhap Street Geelong, 3220
Music Lessons AT school
Piano, keyboard, Guitar, Ukulele, Drum or
Singing Lessons
During &/or After School Hours at School
To enrol in, or to obtain more information
please contact Meagan:
Providing Music Lessons in local schools since 1985.
ABN 54 479 044 236
Safe, Friendly, Qualified
ADTA Member
Dominic Greco
DIA No. DI004455 Phone: 0427 600 346 Email: [email protected]
