BALLAN PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNING RESPECT COMMUNITY

‘To ensure that every child has the opportunity to be

the best that they can be.’

NEWSLETTER No. 19, 13th November 2018

Hello everyone,

Teachers are very busy at the moment testing

students and gathering data in preparation for

writing reports. During this time, we have been

celebrating the learning that has occurred with

each other and with the students. It is

absolutely fantastic to see the amount of growth that some

children have made during the school year. I am sure there will

be more celebrations to come as the testing is completed.

Last week was our first Kinder Transition morning and we

enjoyed meeting all the new children keen to be a ‘big kid’ at

school. We have a good enrolment of 30 new Preps for next year

and I am still taking enquiries for tours.

I am very excited about our new area beside the gym that has

been transformed into wonderful bike path. Earlier in the year

I was able to secure a Commonwealth grant focussed on

developing our Out of School Hours School Care program.

Geoffrey Bourke has cleared the whole area to make sure it can

be mowed and is safe for children and has constructed the path.

I would like to thank Cathryn Hynes for all her wonderful

expertise and support around this project. Our handyman will

be working on a new fence in the near future.

We will be organising a wheels day later in the term for

children to bring their bikes and have some fun on the track.

Class Structures and Student Numbers for 2019 We have been working on our planning for our 2019 student numbers and the best possible class structures to support our teaching and learning. 2019 class structures are as follows: 2 x Prep/One – Dorothy Greene & Greer Harney 2 x Year One/Two - James Baker & Roisin Mauriks 2 x Year Three/Four - Jo Adcock & Suzie Drew 1 x Four/Five - Carole Martin 2 x Year Five/Six – Paul Heeps & Kellie Leehane

PE and Art – Deb Hunter Italian – Pasqalia Cassar Science – TBA Our Specialist areas for 2019 will consist of Italian Language, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Science and PE. Other programs being offered in 2019 are our Instrumental Music program, Footsteps Dance program, Life Education Van, Swimming program and Kelly Sports program at lunchtimes and after school. Class lists will be sent home with student reports later in the term.

JULIE FERGUSON Principal

CANTEEN – Open on Wednesdays Canteen Menu

Please provide a brown paper bag with name, class, lunch order and amount of money enclosed written on the front.

Toasted sandwiches: cheese, cheese and Vegemite, or Vegemite: $2.00 Dim Sims (steamed): 3 for $2.00

Cocktail franks: 3 for $1.00 Party pies: $1.00 each

Mini sausage rolls: $1.00 each Mini muffins - choc chip, banana or blueberry $1.00

Flavoured Milk - chocolate, strawberry or honeycomb: $2.00 Plain milk $1.50

Apple or apple/blackcurrant pop top $1.00 Juice boxes: Orange, pine/orange or apple/blackcurrant $1.00

Water $1.00 Snacks and frozen treats are available for purchase at lunchtime.

PFG News - Parent Helpers Required We need your help for our Lions Club op shop barbecue on Dec 15th, 10am – 2pm. Please leave your name, number and time of availability at the school office. Please Note:

The school yard is supervised from 8.45 to 9am. At the end of the day the yard is supervised from 3.15 –

3.30pm. If children need to be dropped off or picked up out of these times, please use Out of Hours School

Care.

Absences Families are requested to contact the school of the morning that your child or children are

absent. Families will be contacted by the school if your child/children have not been marked as

present in the morning and you have not notified the school. Our Absence Policy is available

on our school’s website. www.ballanps.vic.edu.au

BALLAN OUT OF HOURS SCHOOL CARE MONDAY TO FRIDAY

MORNING SESSIONS 6.30AM- 8.45AM

AFTERNOON SESSIONS 3.00PM – 6.30PM

ENQUIRIES: 0498 638 718

STUDENT AWARDS FOR WEEK ENDING 2/11/2018

P/1H Edward B. Organisation: by being an absolute super dresser at swimming! Fantastic job,

Edward.

P/1M Chase L. Confidence: by working hard to make better choices. Well done, Chase.

1/2B Paul K. Organisation: by doing a fantastic job at swimming this week and being a

helpful older brother.

1/2M Fletcher G. Persistence: by working hard to practise your number facts to make it to the

top of the Maths Ladder.

3/4A Billy B. Organisation: by helping the class with great suggestions.

3/4D Angus H. Confidence: by scoring full marks on his spelling post-test.

4/5M Caine G. Confidence: by showing how successful he can be as a writer.

5/6L Georgia W. Persistence: by smashing your Sound Wave words post-test.

5/6M Audrey H. Getting Along: by being a very helpful person. Thank you!

Art Cruze M. Confidence: by attending Art 3 times due to swimming and working to a high

level in all!

STUDENT AWARDS FOR WEEK ENDING 9/11/2018

P/1H Liam E. Confidence: by doing a super job in all learning areas. Fantastic work, Liam!

P/1M Kaylee S. Persistence: by working hard to be a responsible class member. Keep up the

great work, Kaylee.

1/2B Koen G. Persistence: by doing a super job at the Late Stay/ Sleepover and being a

helpful class member.

1/2M Amarni T. Confidence: by taking on the challenges of Sleepover like a legend and being

a brilliant help to her friends.

3/4A Saskia O. Getting Along: by showing patience, consideration and teamwork in class.

3/4D Taniesha A. Confidence: by giving your best shot to all of your assessments.

4/5M Georgia B. Persistence: by always ready to go and giving 100% on everything.

5/6L Jayce B. Persistence: by working hard on his Maths On Demand to achieve a great

result. Well done!

5/6M Jade N. Confidence: by being a very capable team member.

Art Lily N. Persistence: by always trying her best during her Art sessions.

DATES TO REMEMBER ** (ECA) = Extra-Curricular Activity

DATES TO REMEMBER ** (ECA) = Extra-Curricular Activity Wed Nov 14 Grades 5 & 6, Health & Human Relationships**ECA

Kinder Transition 9-11am

Scholastic Book Sale**ECA

Thu Nov 15 Scholastic Book Sale**ECA

Fri Nov 16 P/1H Assembly**ECA

Scholastic Book Sale**ECA

Mon Nov 19 P.E. – Golf Clinic**ECA

Wed

Nov 21

Kinder Transition 9-11am

Thu Nov 22 Curriculum Day, Students do not attend school

Fri Nov 23 3/4D Assembly**ECA

Wed Nov 28 Kinder Transition 9-11am

Fri Nov 30 Cup Cake Day – PFG Fundraiser

Mon Dec 3 Woorabinda Camp**ECA

Tue Dec 4 Woorabinda Camp**ECA

Wed Dec 5 Woorabinda Camp**ECA

Thu Dec 6 Woorabinda Camp**ECA

Fri Dec 7 4/5M Assembly**ECA

Woorabinda Camp**ECA

Mon Dec 10 Morning Tea for Parent Helpers

Tue Dec 11 State Wide Orientation Day

School Council Meeting, 6pm in the Staffroom

Thu Dec 13 KABOOM 9.30-10.30am**ECA

Fri Dec 14 Christmas Assembly**ECA

Tue Dec 18 Grade 6 Graduation**ECA

5.00-6.00pm – Presentation

6.00-6.30pm – Dinner

6.40-7.30pm - Disco

Wed Dec 19 Class Transition Day 9am-1pm

Thu Dec 20 Class Parties

Christmas Disco 2-3.15pm

Fri Dec 21 Last Day of School - Early Dismissal 1.30pm

Remembrance Day 2018

Our New Bike Path

Scholastic Book Sale

Our book fair will be held on: Wednesday 14th November, 8.30am to 9.30am

Thursday 15th November, 8.30am to 9am After school 3pm to 3.30pm

& Friday 16th November, 8.30am to 9am

Children will complete wish lists before the sale dates.

Please note there is no obligation to buy from the Sale, but commission earned will be used to buy resources for the

Library.