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SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
NEWSLETTER Issue 42 22nd Feb
2019
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT – Andrew Felsinger
SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS Last Wednesday nominations closed for our 2019 School Council. As the number of vacancies equalled the number of valid nominations received the following parents and staff have been duly elected to the School Council. Janine Allen who has been our School Council President since the planning stages of our school did not seek re-election due to work commitments. I would like to thank Janine for her work, support and leadership as School Council President over this period. Her vision and input has been greatly valued in particular in those crucial early planning meetings. At our first meeting on March 7th 2pm we will be electing office bearers including School Council President for 2019 and also co-opting a community member.
Parent Reps Amy Bland Meagan Goodwin Peter Cueto- Mendoza Sid Banerjee Anthony Tsardakis Samantha Horde
STUDENT LEADERSHIP – SRC REPRESENTATIVES AND DEPUTY REPRESENTATIVES At Assembly last week our student leaders received their badges. These students have undergone a rigorous selection process and participated in a leadership training program held over the course of the last year. They applied and were selected to their various roles. In addition our leaders were seen in action at Assembly on Friday. This is just one example of how we promote student voice within our school. Another example is our Student Representative Council. Our SRC has been set to ensure that all students have a real opportunity to be a part of the decision making within the school. In each classroom from Preps to Grade 6 students discuss issues that directly affect them. In addition our SRC organises our commitment to support charities that support children. Some of the charities that we support are State School Relief and ACE Foundation. SRC leaders and their deputies have been chosen in each classroom by their class teacher and they will be presented with their badges hopefully at this week’s assembly. We will confirm this via email to all parents. (We are just waiting for the supplier to deliver the badges). All parents and friends are welcome.
DET Reps Andrew Felsinger Mark Cooper Alana Sutherland Catherine Medwin
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
MISSING LIBRARY BOOKS We have completed a stocktake of our Library books and take home reading materials and have identified that we have a large number of books that have not been returned. If you have any of our books at home can you please make sure that you send them back to school as soon as possible. We will be sending a letter to parents informing you of the missing books your child has allocated to them. It would assist us greatly if you could respond in a timely fashion to this request to return books. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SOMERS CAMP Each year schools have an opportunity to nominate a number of senior students to be selected to attend the Department of Education Camp at Somers. This is an exemplar 9 day camp which offers a range of exciting adventure based activities. We had 11 of students selected and I had the opportunity to visit them last Thursday. They were all having a fantastic time on camp. Next newsletter we will include some of the students reflections on their camp experience.
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
PARKING AROUND OUR SCHOOL Parents are reminded to ensure the safety of all of our students by following all road rules and parking restrictions around the school. Please see in this newsletter a full explanation of how you can be safe. City of Casey parking officers have been in attendance and have and will continue to fine drivers who do not follow the parking restrictions. Victoria Police have also been in attendance and are fining drivers not obeying the road rules such as double parking, speeding etc. Please help keep our students safe by following the parking and road rules especially around our school.
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND - CSEF
Applications for the Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund (CSEF)
are now open. Any parent that has a current health care card
may be eligible to receive support for their child to attend camp,
sports or excursions. Application forms are available for
collection from the school office and all complete forms must be
returned to the office for processing. Parents who didn’t apply for funding at Barton Primary School in
2018 or if your circumstances have changed i.e. you have another sibling attending school, must
complete a new form for 2019. If you have any questions regarding this please see Kirby in the
office.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – Mark
Cooper
Sunsmart Policy
Currently we have a Sunsmart Policy that outlines
the expectations for the use of hats during school
hours. It is extremely important that hats are worn
between mid-August/September to April and that
they are the school hats as detailed in the Uniform
Policy and available from PSW. Please ensure
your child’s hat is clearly named and you chat with
your child about keeping it with them, and on their
heads, during play times. If your child’s name is on
a hat and it is lost, it will be returned to the class
teacher to give to your child. Your child may also
wear sunscreen (provided by families) and close
fitting wrap-around sunglasses that meet the
Australian Standard 1067. We are currently
working towards becoming an accredited Sunsmart
school, so please help us in ensuring your child is
Sunsmart at Barton PS.
Thanks Mark Cooper Assistant Principal
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
It’s been another successful week in Prep and the students are settling in well to the routine of school. This
this week in Maths we have been focussing on counting and recognising numbers as well as learning about
2D shapes and their attributes. Students have engaged in hands on activities to learn the names of shapes as
well as exploring how many sides and corners they have. In Literacy, students are continuing to learn about
the concepts of a book. The front cover, title and where to start reading. They made little Gruffalo books and
practised the 3 ways to read a book. (Pictures, words and retelling the story).
Parent Reminders
If you would like to have a chat with your child’s teacher please remember that you have the
opportunity to do so after school when we are on yard duty.
Now that your child has been provided with their online program logins please encourage
your child to use the programs at home. It is a valuable learning opportunity for your child to
learn Maths and Literacy concepts. If you have any questions regarding this please email your
child’s teacher.
Please remember to return your incursion forms for the Sports Day and to read the
Responsible Pet Ownership form. (Note that this form only needs to be returned if your child
is unable to participate due to an allergy).
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
Students need a drink bottle at school every day, which is full of water.
Fruit break is at 10am – please ensure your child has some fruit to eat at
this time.
School begins at 8.55am sharp.
Teachers are on yard duty every day from 3.15 to 3.30 (2.30 – 2.45 on
Wednesdays). Please feel free to come and see us if you have any
concerns or questions.
The Grade 1 students have been learning about their strengths and how to show perseverance in
Inquiry this week. This builds on their ability to show a growth mindset and to try their best in all
situations. This will help the grade ones to persist when faced with challenges in their learning.
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
It’s been a very busy start to 2019 in Music! Students have been playing instruments, dancing, singing and
generally having lots of super fun! It’s been fantastic to share the joy of music teaching with Mrs Krejic and Mrs
Wallwork. Fun for all!
Preps have discovered how Beat is the heart of music. The song “Music Has A Steady Beat” has quickly become
a favourite!
Grade 1-2 have been learning to recognise strong and weak beats,
counting and grouping them into measures of 2, 3 or 4 beats.
Grade 3-4 have been exploring the Grand Staff, playing Ostinatos on tuned and untuned percussion
instruments.
Grade 5-6 students have just commenced their Ukulele lessons and are starting on rotation activities, including
using the recording studio! Leading up to this, they have been composing simple 4-part rhythms and
performing these in a group to their class.
What’s been happening in Music?
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
Choir and Rock Band will be commencing next week.
Choir, for Grade 1-6 students, will be each Thursday
lunchtime in the music room. Grade 6 Rock Band will
be every Tuesday lunchtime.
A reminder to parents that our amazing “QuaverMusic” program is available for student use at home.
Your student can access www.quavermusic.com from any internet enabled device, using their unique
username and password to log into their personal account. Many of the songs, activities and games used
in music class are available via the student logins. If you use a “Flash” enabled web browser (i.e. on a
computer), there is even more content that your child can access. If you have any questions about
QuaverMusic access at home, please feel free to contact David Taylor at the school.
David Taylor, Alicia Wallwork and Michelle Krejic MUSIC TEACHERS
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
We have had a very busy few weeks in enviro starting our year with great environmental habits.
We are seeing so many students embracing our zero hero initiative and the weekly class results
are improving every week!
We have been continuing our exploration of water sources and storage. In Prep to Grade 2 we
ventured outside the classroom and investigated sources of water around our school grounds.
Some Prep classes were lucky enough to hear our resident frogs in the wetland area on our walk.
The Grade 3 -6 students have been working hard, exploring Melbourne’s complex waterways and
the urban water cycle.
Our Grade 3-6 students were surprised to find out that Melbourne produces over 850 million
litres of sewage every day and that 99% of sewage is actually water!
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
JUNIOR SPORTS KABOOM DAY WHERE NOBODY EVER STANDS STILL!
Friday 8th March, 2019
The Prep- Grade 2 students will be involved in a UNIQUE TABLOID SPORTS EXPERIENCE
where NOBODY EVER STANDS STILL from start to finish.
We encourage parents, family & friends to come along to support our students, however you
must stay in the designated areas on the day.
GRADE 3-6 SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY
Friday 29th March
The Grade 3-6 students of will be involved in the school Cross Country event to be held at Barton
Primary.
The students have been preparing for this event throughout the last 4 weeks and will continue to do
so in their Physical Education lessons and extra Sport time to ensure they are set up for success for
this event.
Some strategies that we have been working on are;
- Controlling breathing by breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth & - Keeping a steady pace
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
Parents please stay tuned for a note that will be coming home this week with more
information.
APPROPRIATE FOOT WEAR DURING PHYSICAL
EDUCATION LESSONS
As per our uniform policy students need to wear shoes that are plain black (no other
colour should be visible including sides and the sole).
However students are permitted to change into appropriate running shoes (NO STUDS) for
their Physical Education & Sport lessons. Appropriate shoes include lace up runners with
adequate support. Students must ensure that they change back into their proper school
shoes when their lesson concludes.
If you have any questions about appropriate sports shoes, please either log onto Sentral and
directly contact your child’s teacher or email [email protected]
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
Online
Programs
Please find more
information and
parent user guides
on Sentral
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
SCHOOL VISION: TO PREPARE EACH OF OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR EVER CHANGING
FUTURE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL
CAPABILITIES.
SCHOOL VALUES: OPTIMISM SUCCESS RESPECT DETERMINATION
Barton Primary School would like to introduce to you Envision Basketball, a skills enhancement academy led
by Kareem Drayton, a certified trainer from Brooklyn, New York.
Envision Basketball currently offer 13 classes a week between 8 locations, teaching over 100 students a
week. Their curriculum is innovative and delivered in a format that every player can handle, regardless of
age, gender or skill level.
A new program will launch in Term 2
at Barton Primary School on Thursday
evenings. The program is for beginner
players through to advance level;
designed to push players to their limits.
The first class is FREE for students
at Barton Primary School, so please
contact
Kareem ([email protected])
immediately if you want to trial a class.
We suggest you act quickly to avoid any
disappointment, as spots are limited
For more information,
visit www.envisionbasketball.com or
email [email protected] to
book a free trial.