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ACTING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
DIARY DATES Monday 6th September School council
Monday 6th-8th September Gr 3/4 Camp 1, 3P,3/4P,4DR,4M
Wednesday 8th-10th Sept. Gr 3/4 Camp 2. 3DA,3/4R,3/4K,4S
Monday 13th September Gr 5/6 Film Festival
Tuesday 14th September Footy Day Lunch
Tuesday 14th September Footy Colours Day
Wednesday 15th September Clover Cottage Dinner 6:30pm
Thursday 16th September Lamington Drive Pick up
NEWSLETTER N0.26 2ND SEPTEMBER 2010
NOTICES DUE BACK BY
Tuesday 7th September Lamington Drive forms
Thursday 9th September Footy Day Lunch money & forms
Thursday 9th September Clover Cottage Dinner notices
BERWICK LODGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Phone: 9707 1766 Fax: 9796 2198
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit our Websites : http:// www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au,
Camp Australia/Out of School Hours Care: 9769 8251
SCHOOL AWARDS Congratulations to the following students who
received awards over the last week:
BERWICK LODGE FILM
FESTIVAL Excitement is building in anticipation of
our Inaugural Berwick Lodge Film
Festival! The festival will present a range
of short films and photo stories that have
been produced entirely by the students
in Years 5 and 6. Over the past weeks
of this term students have been involved
in writing scripts, devising storyboards,
making props, sourcing costumes, filming
and editing. The Year 6 students have
produced short films and the Year 5
students have developed photo stories.
The finished products will be screened at
a gala event that will take place at the
Drum Theatre in Dandenong on Monday
13th September. There will be two
screenings (5:00PM – 7:00PM and
7:30PM – 9:30PM) with a red carpet
event and ‗Lodgie Awards‘ featured as
part of both screenings.
This week I have had the pleasure of
viewing some of the finished products
and I am confident that families will enjoy
seeing our talented students at work. If
you are interested in attending tickets
can be purchased by either phoning the
theatre directly on (03)9771 6666 or by
ordering over the internet at http://
www.drumtheatre.com.au/
URGENT REMINDER - DEECD
PARENT OPINION SURVEY Please note parents that we have so far
received 39 out of the 130 parent
opinion survey requests sent home. I
understand that time is limited and
surveys can be a burden, but it is a
DEECD requirement that this survey be
conducted. A low response rate is taken
by the DEECD as a poor reflection on
our school. Please return the
completed surveys to school in the
sealed envelopes as soon as
possible.
OUTSIDE HOURS SCHOOL
CARE QUALITY ASSURANCE The Berwick Lodge - Camp Australia
OHSC program was recently involved in
the Quality Assurance Accreditation
process in line with the requirements of
Outside School Hours Care Quality
Assurance. This process involved the
completion of a self study report,
surveys of staff and children, and visits to
the program by an independent validator
appointed by the National Childcare
Accreditation Council (NCAC).
The report provided as a part of this
process recognised the high quality of
the program across all eight of the
Quality Areas. In particular the report
highlighted the ability of the staff to
communicate effectively with families,
promote inclusion, foster positive self
esteem and confidence in the children,
and collaborate with the children to plan
programs to cater for their individual
needs and interests. It also
acknowledged the commitment to
promoting safety and supporting staff to
deliver quality care.
As a school community I am sure that
you will join me in congratulating Dom
Marie and his dedicated staff on the
successful accreditation of the OHSC
program. We are very grateful to have
such a committed and high performing
team involved in delivering the OHSC
program for our families.
F R E Q U E N T L Y A S K E D
QUESTIONS (FAQ’s) Q: When is a good time to enrol
my child for next year?
A: Enrolments for next year are
accepted throughout the year, including
during Term 4. Having said this we do
prefer to receive Prep enrolments by
late Term 3 to enable us to make
informed decisions about our staffing and
class structures for the next year. It is
also important that Prep students are
enrolled in time to take advantage of the
Prep Transition Program that runs in
Term 4 and is invaluable in preparing the
children for a successful transition to
school. If you have not yet enrolled your
child for Prep in 2011 please do so as
soon as possible!
Quotable Quote: Be not afraid of
growing slowly, be only afraid of standing
still. (Chinese Proverb)
LYNNE BRENNER
ACTING PRINCIPAL
Madison PC Harrish PC
Emily PL Jessica PL
Shivakanya PT William PT
Tiana PM Jackson PM
FRIDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER END OF TERM 3. 2 :30PM FINISH
ASS ISTANT PRINCIPALS’ REPORT
GOOD CHOICES, GREAT LIFE
PROGRAM
This Friday 3rd
September as
part of our term
3 Throughline –
Hea l t h and
Wellbeing we have planned a whole
school expo that focuses on health,
nutrition, recreation and leisure. This
program, ―Good Choice, Great Life‖,
includes all students in the grades Prep
to 4 areas. (Grades 5 and 6 students will
have their expo day in term 4 to
coincide with the Commonwealth
Games).
All teachers and specialist teachers will
be involved in the day as well as some
special visitors from our local commu-
nity. Some of the activities planned for
the day are Pilates, yoga, martial arts,
Jump Rope for Heart, Meditation, dance
and presentations from staff that have
expertise in the sport and health
industries.
Make sure you look out in next week‘s
newsletter for some of the student‘s
reflections about the day.
SPORTS FOR SCHOOLS - COLES
We would like to remind parents that
our school is taking part in the Coles
Sports for Schools Program to enable us to
earn credits towards purchasing addi-
tional sports equipment for our school.
From today until Sunday 31st October
2010, for every $10 spent at Coles or
Bi-Lo customers will earn a Coles Sports
for Schools voucher worth 1 point (given
at the check-out) Students collect these
vouchers from family, friends and
neighbours and bring them into their
classroom. Early in November these
vouchers will be able to be redeemed for
new sporting equipment.
BOOK FAIR
We are pleased to report that our Book
Fair, which was held in the Library last
week, was very successful. A total of
$6500 was spent by our families and this
has resulted in our school receiving 20%
commission. This means that we will
have $1300 to spend on resources for
our school library. Many thanks go to the
wonderful families who supported this
Book Fair and to the staff who gave up
their time to help with the selling of
books.
All families should have received their
receipts by now. If you have any queries,
please contact the school.
CARING FOR GRANDCHILDREN
Are you the primary carer for your
grandchildren?
We have recently received information
to pass onto any grandparents who
provide primary care for their
grandchildren. This support group
addresses issues that face grandparents
raising children today. They can assist
with locating and accessing information
and services to assist both the
grandparent and the grandchildren. The
group will meet at The Chapel, McGregor
Road, Pakenham tomorrow (Friday 3rd
September) between 10:30AM and
12:00PM. For further information
contact Yvette on 0431 400 744 or email
FROM SEPTEMBER, 5 THINGS
TO REMEMBER:
UV levels are on the rise again so Sep-
tember is the time to grab your sun pro-
tection gear. When UV levels reach 3
and above, sun protection is needed be-
cause the sun can start to damage skin
and eyes and lead to skin cancer.
Use a combination of the following five
sun protection measures.
1. SLIP on clothing that covers as
much skin as possible (no singlet
tops)
2. SLOP on SPF30+ broad spectrum
sun screen and reapply when going
outdoors
3. SLAP on a broad brimmed hat that
shades the head, neck, face and ears
4. SEEK shade
5. SLIDE on some wrap-around sun-
glasses
Be especially careful during the middle
part of the day (between 10:00AM –
2:00PM or 11:00AM – 3:00PM daylight
saving time) when the UV rays are most
intense.
PREP WATER AWARENESS
PROGRAM
Well done to all of our prep swimmers
who enjoyed their final session today.
The prep team report that they have
been very impressed with the behaviour
of our preps – they have displayed
excellent ‗bus manners‘ and have put in
100% effort into their sessions in the
pool. Thanks to all the parents who
assisted on the bus and in the change
rooms.
STUDENT TUTORING
As mentioned in last week‘s newsletter
we are able to provide information
regarding tutoring to support parents
who are seeking additional help for their
child‘s learning. Some tutoring in the past
has been undertaken during school hours
but we now have information regarding
individual sessions for literacy
support which is available after hours. If
you are interested please ring Karen on
03 59443777 for more information.
DEBBIE CUSACK &
TRACEYE RAPINETT
On Tuesday 14th September, the Junior School Council is having a Footy
Colours Day. On the day, you are able to wear your footy team‘s jumper
or colours to school. It can be any footy team from AFL, Rugby or Soccer.
We ask that you bring a gold coin donation. All the money raised will go
towards our sponsor children, Oshdi in Sri Lanka and Pheear in Cambodia.
Oshdi and Pheear live in small, poor communities and the money we raise
helps their community to provide education and school supplies, training in farming skills, medical
check-ups and supplies, building materials for new classrooms and clean, safe drinking water.
So wear your team‘s colours on Tuesday 14th September and help us raise money for our sponsor
children and their communities.
JSC NEWS—FOOTY COLOURS DAY
PREMIER’ S READING
CHALLENGE
Congratulations to the following
students who have completed the
Premiers Reading Challenge for 2010
and all the children who have already
finished the challenge. Well done.
Thomas 4M Tahlia 4M
Jake 4M Ben S 3P
Meryn 3P Jared 3P
Sahra 3P Phoebe 3P
Amie 3P Tanisha 3P
Monique 3P Tharushi 3P
Keenan 3P Abbey 3P
Aaron 3P Nick 3P
Jarryd 3P Amy 3P
Ben N 3P Liam M 3/4P
Caeden 3/4P Jackson D 3/4P
National Literacy and
Numeracy Week 29th
A u g u s t t o 4 t h
September 2010.
GRADE 5/6 F ILM FESTI VAL
Movie Night
Come to the inaugural Berwick Lodge
Film Festival and witness the Lodgie Awards!
Be a part of this red carpet event on
Monday 13th September
At the Drum Theatre, Dandenong Tickets are selling fast. Don’t miss out!
Book your tickets on line or at the theatre On 9771 6666
Or http://www.drumtheatre.com.au
BLPS Parents and Friends News Next Meeting: Tuesday 5th October at 1:30pm in the after school care building. Everyone is welcome
including toddlers. PFA welcomes anyone wanting to join the fun and make a difference.
Current events
Fathers Day: We would like to thank everyone who helped today. With out you events like
today wouldn’t happen. Please note that the father’s day stall is a school community event
and not a fundraiser.
Lamington Drive: Forms and money due back 7th September, pickup 16th September.
Recipe Book: We are putting together a recipe book which we will be selling at the end of the year. If you
have any recipes you would like to share please send them to the office. We are looking for all types of
recipes including recipes from different cultures, and special dietary recipes. You Childs name will be with
your recipes given. Please send in the Recipes now as well need to start putting this book together!!
The students will also be involved in the design of the art work in the form of a competition.
2nd Hand Uniform Shop: We are running very low on many sizes so are offering a $1.00 Canteen Voucher
per item for any uniforms donated to the school that are clean and in good condition. Vouchers will be
sent home once uniforms are looked at. You can come to the 2nd hand uniform shop to donate items if you
wish to pick up the vouchers your self. BUT must be in GOOD condition.
Just a friendly reminder of Clover Cottage Night
Please Come and enjoy a wonderful 3 course dinner and fun filled evening on Wednesday 15th September.
Some of the night's entertainment will include Silent Auctions, Raffles, Games and lots more which all must
be won on the night.
$10 balloons for sale (each balloon will contain a mystery gift voucher up to $300.00 value). As well as all of
this there will also be a lucky envelope board. You purchase an envelope for $5 and if you are the lucky
winner you will walk away with $100! (One $100 prize to be won) Table sizes are from 4 to 16 seats. Come
and enjoy an elegant dining experience at the renowned Clover Cottage Restaurant. Gather a group of
friends together and come and indulge in a Decadent three course meal with lots of laughs guaranteed.
*Top shelf autographed sporting memorabilia – Merv Hughes Signed Bat and Ball, Vixens
Signed Netball and Poster, Hawthorn Team Poster Signed, Cam Sinclair (winner of Gold and
recent X games) Signed Blow up doll and signed poster.
Pamper packages, perfumes etc
Dining and entertainment packages
Photography and books
Toys, CD‘s and games
Home wares and tools and car products
Plus much, much, more!!!
There are many prizes to be won. So come and join the fun and score yourself some great prizes! Please
remember that all moneys raised are going to OUR school for much needed Supplies. PLEASE SUPPORT
YOUR SCHOOL. If you need to pay half now to secure your seat please send form and let us know.
Forms and payment are due by (extended date) Thursday 9th September.
Term 4
Please remember to bring in Coles vouchers so we can get sports equipment
The PFA are running a disco in the Hall on Friday 29th October. The theme will be Halloween
Shopping Tour - Saturday 6th November. The cost is $45 and includes a buffet lunch. If you would like to
book a spot on the tour before the forms go out please let the office know.
The PFA would like to thank you for your continued support.
ONLY $50.00 PER TICKET
The PFA would like to thank the following business for their donations for the Clover Cottage Evening:
The Vibrosaun Clinic
Suite 5, 1-9 Lyall Road
Berwick
Ph: 9707 0022
Moods Café
Shop 1, 4 Wheeler Street
Berwick
Ph: 9707 0300
Video Ezy
Berwick
Ph: 9704 5000
Moonlit Sanctuary
550 Tyabb-Tooradin Road
Pearcedale
Ph: 5978 7935
Hotel Fountain Gate
Fountain Gate Shopping
Centre
Overland Drive
Ph: 9704 7922
Splash‘s Swimming School
60 Kangan Drive
Berwick
Ph: 9707 5922
Multicare Tractive Therapies
(Melb)
Shop 60, Spring Square
Hallam
Ph: 9796 4974
Target
Fountain Gate Shopping
Centre
Paul Sadler Swimland
101 Seebeck Drive
Narre Warren South
Ph: 8790 5540
Narre Warren Super Bowl
14-22 Lauderdale Road
Narre Warren
Ph: 9704 2955
Casey Arc
Cnr. Overland Drive and
Princess Highway
Narre Warren
Ph: 9705 5000
Mode Hair and Beauty
Shop 33,
Hampton Park Shopping
Centre
Somerville Road
Hampton Park
P1 Operations Pty Ltd
Back Beach Road
Cowes
Sage at Parkhill
215-225 Parkhill Drive
Parkhill Plaza
Berwick
Ph: 8790 1733
Puffing Billy Railway
Old Monbulk Road
Belgrave
Ph: 9757 0700
Terry White Chemist
51 High Street
Berwick
Ph: 9707 1555
Scienceworks
Museum Victoria
Melbourne
Ph: 131 102
Kennards Hire
Monash University LPO
Clayton
Ph: 9704 0444
Endota Spa
1/11 Gloucester Avenue
Berwick
Ph: 9769 4684
Hagemeyer
35 Centre Road
Scoresby
Ph: 8756 7842
Lotus Wellbeing
10 Jomary Court
Berwick
Ph: 0400 990 100
Phils Pies and Pastries
5b Parkhill Plaza Shopping
Centre
Parkhill Drive
Berwick
Ph: 8790 1113
Castello‘s Berwick Springs
Cnr Clyde & Greaves Roads
Berwick
Ph: 9702 6223
Spotlight
Level 5
111 Cecil Street
South Melbourne
House
Fountain Gate Shopping
Centre
Ph: 8790 1644
Russel Athletic
6 Dalmore Drive
Scoresby
Ph: 1300 367 587
Stacey Martin
23 Smethurst Avenue
Pakenham
Toyworld
Casey Central Shopping
Centre
Narre Warren South
Bunnings
Narre Warren Cranbourne
Road
Narre Warren
General Trader
Shop 1009
Fountain Gate Shopping
Centre
Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd
181 Victoria Parade
Collingwood
Harris Scarfe
Shop 1
Fountain Gate Shopping
Centre
Toy Kingdom
Shop 2028, Level 2
Fountain Gate Shopping
Centre
Pets Paradise
Shop 2043, Level 2
Fountain Gate Shopping
Centre
Ph: 9704 6633
Sanity Headoffice
Ph: 02 9774 8111
Supercheap Auto
Narre Warren/Cranbourne
Road
Narre Warren
Fountain Gate Pharmacy
Shop 1160
Fountain Gate Shopping
Centre
Ph: 9704 6460
Picture Corner
Shop 2025a
Fountain Gate Shopping
Centre
Ph: 9705 8177
Framing to a T
16 Gloucester Avenue
Berwick
Ph: 9769 8686
Eternal Love
Shop 8
28-32 Gloucester Avenue
Berwick
Ph: 9768 9799
Angus & Robertson
Shop 2040, Level 2
Fountain Gate Shopping
Centre
Ph: 9704 9466
Angus & Robertson
Shop 1120, Level 1
Fountain Gate
Ph: 9705 9798
Kennys Cardiology
Fountain Gate
Bordo Industrial Tools
Chemmart Pharmacy
2 Victor Cresent
Narre Warren
Ph: 9704 8844
Hawthorn Football Club
Community Department
Mt Waverley
Carlton Football Club
North Carlton
Mervyn & Sue Hughes
Berwick Potteries
350 Princes Hwy
Officer 3806
Foam Suppliers
13 hazel Ave
Dandenong
BUSINESS ADVERTISING
CRYSTAL CLEANING
SERVICES P/L For all your carpet/upholstery and
general cleaning needs
Special Offer 3 rooms/3 seats
Professionally steamed cleaned for $77.00 incl. gst
Free deodorising Free stain treating
Other services: Vacate clean-up/ready for sale
For bookings & enquiries contact
Steve 0411 752 279
$1.00 from each booking goes back to BLPS.
Plus $1.00 to Royal Children's Hospital
Mel’s Guidance Counselling
Specialising in:
▪ Relationship / Family violence
▪ Grief / Bereavement, including suicide
▪ Anger Management
▪ Depression
▪ Family Breakdown
▪ Child / Adolescent Issues
▪ Teenage pregnancy
▪ Eating Disorders
▪ Self esteem
▪ Personal Development
You can also visit my website:
www.melsguidancecounselling.com.au
Please call Melissa on
0413 333 547 to
arrange an
appointment
TAX RETURNS Selvey Taxation Services
Individual & Business Returns 14 Day Refund Partnerships, Companies & Trusts Investment Properties Taxation & Business Advice BAS & GST Advice Discounts for couples, students & pensioners
Registered Tax Agent Contact Wayne on 0412 714 421 or
email [email protected]
- Mansfield St. Food Mart - Mansfield Street, Berwick
Monday – Saturday 6.30am – 9.00pm Sunday & Public Holidays 7.00am-9pm
Foam Suppliers supply wholesale and retail acoustic
foam, packaging foam, die cut foam cut to size. We
also supply king, queen, double, king single and single
mattresses from latex foam and upholstery foam
(non standard mattresses made to order).
Foam Suppliers can supply foam in any shape, any size
anywhere with our Australia wide delivery service
(conditions apply).
Foam Suppliers, 13 Hazel Avenue, Dandenong
Ph 9792 1884 www.foamsuppliers.com.au
NEXT WEEK: Jewish Week
M: Craft—Kippur Shofar (like a horn)
T: Craft—3D dove
W: Craft—Star of David
Th: Craft—Jewish New Year. Apple Core Mag-
nets
F: Craft—I paint craft Children‘s Choice of variety
of design
M-F: variety of colouring sheets
Holiday Care: A new school in Berwick has been
approved to run a Holiday Club. This program
will be run through Camp Australia at Berwick
Fields Primary. Now or very shortly via the Camp
Australia website you can check out what‘s run-
ning for these holidays. Bookings can only be
made online.
Our operating hours are: Before school care
6:45am-8:45am
After school care 3:30pm-6:30pm
Our direct line is 9769 8251 or you can call the
admin team at Camp
Australia on
8851 4160
Thank you
OSHC team
BLOSHC NEWS
Dear Parents,
We are very excited to be completing an
art project in Term 4 with the Year
5/6 students. Along with Julie McLeod
and Jo Zammit, artist Helen Harman will
work with us to construct a large mosaic
mural to adorn the outside of the Senior
School building. The mural will reflect
our school motto ―Learning for Life‖
with a focus on The 5 Keys to Success
from our You Can Do It! Student
wellbeing program which was introduced
this year.
To reduce the cost of our materials we are asking for help in the
following ways:
1. If you have any wall tiles lying around at home that you
are not using could you bring these to the art room please. We
are after mostly coloured tiles. We will need some white and off
white but not too many. Floor tiles are too thick and hard to
break, so WALL tiles only please.
2. If you, or someone you know, works in the tiling indus-
try and could either organize a donation or a discount on the
following products it would be greatly appreciated.
Colourful wall tiles
2 x 20kg bag of tile adhesive (specifically either Davco
Ultrflex or Ardex GLUE)
2 x 20kg bags of dark to mid grey grout (any brand)
5 litre bottle of Davco Grout Additive or Ardex Grout
Booster
Please see the Julie McLeod or Jo Zammit in the art room art if
you can help. We will also be looking for volunteers to help
work on the project, so if you are interested, please let us know.
Thank you for your consideration.
YOU CAN DO IT!
ART NEWS
LOST Grade 6 windcheater size 14 has AF 6W
on the label. Please return to 6W if
found.
School bomber jacket size 10.Name of
Robertson. PLEASE RETURN to 2L.
Teach types of thinking that develop organisation:
Discuss with the young person how, before beginning to do something, it is helpful to think of a goal
he/she wants to achieve (grade, skill to learn). Then, after a period of time, it is good to see if the
goal was achieved.
Encourage the young person to think about the various things he/she will need to do to achieve his/
her goal, including managing his/her time, gathering research and overcoming distractions and other
obstacles.
When assigning homework, provide the young person with the criteria for success at different
levels (what he/she needs to demonstrate in his/her work to receive A,B,C,D; above standard,
standard, below standard). Then, have the young person write down the standard he/she is setting
for him/herself (academic target).
Develop with the young person a means for helping him/her monitor progress towards achieving
his/her goals (eg: checklist of tasks accomplished).
Discuss with the young person the difference between promising to do something (―I‘ll do it if I can.‖) and being committed to doing something (―I‘ll do it no matter what.‖). Ask whether promises
or commitments are necessary to ensure he/she achieves his/her goals.
Provide feedback to the young person for having set goals and for being committed to working
towards being successful (doing his/her best).
COMMUNITY NEWS
TAKE HOME AN INTERNATIONAL BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER.
Capture the spirit of family and friendship by hosting an international exchange student from Southern Cross Cultural Exchange. Carefully selected students arrive in early February 2011 from Europe, the U.S.A., Japan and Canada. Check out our brochure BRING THE WORLD TO YOUR HOME on the Southern Cross Cultural Exchange website www.scce.com.au . If you want to seize this opportunity, contact S.C.C.E. on 1800 500 501( we may have a representative in your area), fill in the Host Family Application Form (also on our website). Students will attend your local secondary school, are fully insured and have their own spending money. The February students are being matched now!
Moonlit Sanctuary Summer School Holidays
Young Ranger Program
Environmental Activities, Native Animal Care,
Fun and Games in Spring 2010.
Monday 20th
, Wednesday 22nd
, June, Friday 24
th September
Monday 27th
, Wednesday 29th
, September, Friday 1
st Oct
Cost: $39.00 per day, or $105 for 3 days. Bookings essential - suitable 8-14 years.
Hours: 10AM – 3PM Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants
and remember your hat. Lunches: BYO or available for $7.50
Moonlit Sanctuary 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale
Ph. 5978-7935 Web: www.moonlit-sanctuary.com
Open daily between 10am and 5pm
Casey Little Athletics Centre is holding
Registration Days on Saturday 11th and Saturday
18th September, 9-11am at Edwin Flack Reserve,
Manuka Rd. Berwick.
We will be taking registrations for the Little
Athletics Track & Field season which begins
Saturday October 2nd 2010 for boys and girls 5 to
15 yrs of age. For further details visit our website
at www.caseylittleaths.org.au or phone
0458 284 154.
