School Values – RESPECT: Our School Community is encouraged to treat others with grace and

kindness. The use of manners is respect in action.

School Values – HONESTY: Our School Community demonstrates honesty in our daily actions by

behaving with fairness, truthfulness and sincerity.

Term Dates 2018 Term 2 2018

Monday 16th April - Friday 29th June Term 3 2018

Monday 16th July - Friday 21st September

Important Dates Tuesday 15th May Resource and Management Meeting 4pm

Friday 18th May Parents and Friends Gathering in Staffroom from 9am

Monday 21st May School Council Meeting 7pm Staffroom

Week 21st-25th May Education Week – see newsletter for details

Thursday 24th May Pupil Free Day

Friday 25th May Hot Dog Day – No Canteen

Thursday 7th June Parents Helping Parents 9am in Student Kitchen with Meg

Monday 11th June Queen’s Birthday – No School

Tuesday 12th June Resource and Management Meeting 4pm

Friday 15th June Parents and Friends Gathering in Staffroom from 9am

Monday 18th June School Council Meeting 7pm Staffroom

Thursday 21st June Parents Helping Parents 9am in Student Kitchen with Meg

Friday 29th June Last Day Term 1

ello SDS Community

Canada Inclusive Education Study Research

Kirshy will return to school on Monday 21st May in time to celebrate education week with us. Kirshy is

excited to report to us all about her trip to Canada and her visits to the Ministry of Education in Ontario,

touring inclusive University Programs, Special, Elementary (Primary), Secondary and Pre-School Programs

and schools and meetings with Parent Groups, School Councils and Education Department regional staff.

We are all looking forward to hearing about her adventures.

Bendigo Special Developmental School Principal : Kirshy McAinch

School Council President : Leah Thomas 26 – 32 Lockwood Road, KANGAROO FLAT 3555

Phone : 5447 3267 Fax : 5447 7286

Email : bendigo.sds@edumail.vic.gov.au Newsletter # 6

Website : www.bendigosds.vic.edu.au 11th May 2018

ACTING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

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School Values – ENCOURAGEMENT: Our School Community promotes encouragement to inspire

and build confidence.

School Values – PROFESSIONALISM: We honour our job descriptions and work place values.

SDS vs Kalianna Tee-Ball Match

All had a wonderful time; at the SDS, vs Kalianna Tee-Ball match on Wednesday. Our team included a large

number of students who have not represented SDS before in Interschool Sports. They trained for a few days

before the big game and we saw a great improvement in their skills. Unfortunately, we did not bring home

the trophy, but we did bring home plenty of big smiles, great laughs, happy memories and new skills.

Education Week – 21st - 25th May

Education Week 2018 is all about celebrating the Arts and is an opportunity for schools and Early Childhood Services to display the work they are doing for students in Arts subjects including dance, drama, music, visual arts and media arts. Please refer to the program within this newsletter.

Mother’s Day Breakfast

It was wonderful to see so many mothers and grandmothers brave the cold and wet weather to enjoy a nice cooked breakfast with their child, in the staffroom, to celebrate all they do as mothers. A special thank-you to Rotary who braved the elements to cook outside and ensure all had plenty to eat.

Jenny Annett

Acting Principal

School Values – RESPECT: Our School Community is encouraged to treat others with grace and

kindness. The use of manners is respect in action.

School Values – HONESTY: Our School Community demonstrates honesty in our daily actions by

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Town 1 : 0427 287 843 Jack & Joy Town 2 : 0428 159 660 Peter & Cynthia

Town 3 : 0428 261 802 Max, Olivia & George Town 4 : 0429 118 349 Darryl & Katrina

Wedderburn : 0427 380 040 Peter & Janine

Castlemaine : 0409 421 500 Ray & Debbie Heathcote : 0429 177 732 Phillip & Angela

Malmsbury : 0428 271 824 David & Raelene Kyneton : 0428 236 271 Steve & Helen

Happy Birthday 11th May Ethan Room 6 11th May Ryan Room 10

11th May Narelle Room 1 13th May Chris Room 19

14th May Gian Room 2 15th May Meg Welfare Support

17th May Sharon Room 1 21st May Anthony Room 16

21st May Brendan Room 17 23rd May Sara Room 2

Buses If you have any

concerns or would

like to make any

changes to the

buses, please contact

the school.

Messages from Meg & Baxter TRANSITIONING STUDENTS AND PARENTS GATHERING Wednesday this week, we had a gathering of some of the parents/carers whose young people are exiting

school this year. It is a big undertaking when some of our students have been here for 12 years. We are also

dealing with a new NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), which will fund our students’ afterschool

placements. It was great to have a past parent share her experience of transitioning last year. It is always

helpful to learn from others and each other. With many new agencies around, we are beginning to see we

have much more say into what we want our young people to be doing. I believe this parent group could really

do some great preparation to insure a great start to 2019. We introduced Kirsty Phillips, (Leading Teacher

responsible for Transition) and Meg Holmes, (Family Support Person). We are aware that it is impossible to

find a time that suits everyone, so we will set up an email group where information will be shared to all parents.

If you would like to be on this list, and were not present at the meeting, please call the office and let us know.

We are also inviting transitioning students 2019/20’s parents to attend if they would like a head start. We will

have another meeting this Term and hope to invite NDIS to speak to us as to how we involve post school

options into our plan. We will keep you informed in the newsletter, and please call Kirsty or Meg with any

other questions or ideas.

N D I S (National Disability Insurance Scheme) SUPPORT Please call the office and make a booking to chat to Sarah Chignell, our NDIS parent helper. Sarah is available

school hours Monday and well informed on many of the new procedures. If Monday does not work for you,

and you would like some support, call the office and we may be able to make another time.

School Values – ENCOURAGEMENT: Our School Community promotes encouragement to inspire

and build confidence.

School Values – PROFESSIONALISM: We honour our job descriptions and work place values.

Programme

Monday 21st May 9:30am Music performances at assembly

10:00am Whole School Reading Activity

Tuesday 22nd May BEAM- Movement to Music

Wednesday 23rd May 2:10pm Circus Skills and Flash Mob

Friday 25th May

Art presentation at assembly

School Values – RESPECT: Our School Community is encouraged to treat others with grace and

kindness. The use of manners is respect in action.

School Values – HONESTY: Our School Community demonstrates honesty in our daily actions by

behaving with fairness, truthfulness and sincerity.

Early Years - Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder and Positive Behaviour Support

Amaze Ph: (03) 9657 1600 A certificate of attendance can be provided on completion.

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Grandparents of Children with Autism Workshop

Wednesday 30th May, 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Bendigo Library, 251-259 Hargreaves St, Bendigo

Introduction to:

• What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

• The impact of autism on your grandchild and the family

• Common feelings of grandparents when their grandchild is diagnosed

• Ideas for bonding and playing with your grandchild

• How grandparents can provide support

Tickets: $45.00 (incl. GST) per person

$40.00 (inc.GST) for 2 or more people To book visit www.eventbrite.com.au

and search by event name:

“Grandparents of Children with Autism

Wednesday 30th

May 2018 9.30am -12.30pm

Bendigo Library, 251 - 259 Hargreaves St, Bendigo

Key concepts include:

• What is the Autism Spectrum? • Diagnostic criteria and assessment pathway • Challenging behaviour and its purpose • Strategies to assist staff and children

Tickets: To book visit www.eventbrite.com.au and search by the

Full price $90.00 (incl. GST) event name: “Autism Amaze- Early Years”

School Values – ENCOURAGEMENT: Our School Community promotes encouragement to inspire

and build confidence.

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YEAR 7 TRANSITION INFORMATION EVENING At Crusoe College

Open Night: Wednesday 9th May 7pm in the JB Osborne Theatre

Education Week Tours: 21st – 25th May Tours run daily at 10am and 2pm

Crusoe College provides students with outstanding educational opportunities which equip them with the essential skills and resilience that will enable their transition to further education, the workforce and beyond. Our students are self-confident and active members of the community, who show emotional intelligence and awareness of others in the world around them

Come and see what we have to offer!

Enrolment Enquiries: Colleen Biggs, Phone 5447 7722

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School Values – ENCOURAGEMENT: Our School Community promotes encouragement to inspire

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School Values – PROFESSIONALISM: We honour our job descriptions and work place values.

Student Awards awarded on Monday 7th May

Room 6 Room 9 Room 10

Jeremy Abby Brogan

Cody Max Cohen

Felix Jaylen

Georgia Kyra

Lloyd

Student Awards to be awarded on Monday 21st May Room 15 Scott Be your best, by listening to your teachers and following visual instructions. Great work

Scott!

Jaxson Be Your Best, by being a great helper to your teachers and a good friend to your classmates. Well done Jaxson!

Ryan Being Your Best, by completing your work skills job of composting responsibly and diligently. Well Done Ryan!

Ryan Show respect, by being a kind member of our class, and being willing to try new things. Well done Ryan!

Barry Show respect, by being a conscientious worker during newspaper deliveries and staying focused on the job. Great work Barry!

Ashraf Be your best, by being an enthusiastic participant in Bike Ed. Great work Ashraf!

Daniel Act safely, by following the rules and expectations of Bike Education with enthusiasm. Great work Daniel!

Lachlan Show respect, by paying attention and asking questions during morning circle time. Great work Lachlan!

Jesse Be your best, by working hard during literacy to identify ‘m’ words. Well done Jesse!

Student Awards to be awarded on Monday 14th May

Room 6 Seth Reading Award 100 days

Sunny Reading Award 100 days

Room 10 Mackenzie In recognition of Resilience during ANZAC Day biscuit fundraiser.

Hamish In recognition of Resilience during ANZAC Day biscuit fundraiser.

Blake In recognition of Resilience during ANZAC Day biscuit fundraiser.

Madeline In recognition of Resilience during ANZAC Day biscuit fundraiser.

Laura In recognition of Resilience during ANZAC Day biscuit fundraiser.

Talia In recognition of Resilience during ANZAC Day biscuit fundraiser.

Tia In recognition of Resilience during ANZAC Day biscuit fundraiser.

Tamlye In recognition of Resilience during ANZAC Day biscuit fundraiser.

Josh In recognition of Resilience during ANZAC Day biscuit fundraiser.

Jordan In recognition of Resilience during ANZAC Day biscuit fundraiser.

Student Awards to be awarded on Friday 18th May Room 19 Seth For independently putting on his helmet, doing it up and riding safely during Bike Ed.

Erin For a successful Sleepover at Camp and for attempting the Low Ropes Course on Camp.

Didoy For independently walking to and participating in a whole Music Session in the Music Room.

Lachie For riding safely along the Bendigo Creek Trail during Mind and Movement Program.