Congratulations Graduating Year 6

Principal—Mr. Brent Richards Assistant Principal—Mr. Ben McCredden 80—118 Jetty Road, School Council President—Mrs. Stephanie Towse PO Box 276, Clifton Springs, 3222

Email: clifton.springs.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone: 5251 3581 Website: www.cliftonspringsps.vic.edu.au Fax: 5251 3405

Newsletter No. 40 Tuesday December 13th, 2016

Our School Vision To develop outstanding citizens and life long learners who believe that effort and persistence leads to success.

Through our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Empathy, Innovation and Excellence we strive to make a

difference in our community and environment.

Page 3 BRENT’S BANTER

Welcome to my final Banter for the year 2016. I will reflect on some of

the events and activities of the year and also celebrate the wonderful con-

tribution our graduating students have made to our school and wish them the best for the future.

Clifton Springs has Got Talent Showcase Reboot this Thursday!

After last weeks wild winds and the delay of our Showcase, we look forward to this Thursday’s event as the

weather promises to be a little more forgiving. We are encouraging families to join us for a picnic dinner

from 5.30pm and we will have sausages and drinks for sale. B.Y.O. chair or rug to sit on. If students could

be here by 5:50pm ready for the talent showcase to start at 6pm, it would be greatly appreciated.

Each group of children will perform in their year levels and our individuals and groups will perform in

between, giving us the opportunity to see everyone on stage and in action. The event will be held in the

area in front of the 1/2 learning area where we have been holding assemblies. People are welcome to sit

on the astro turf area on a rug if they wish or bring their own seating and sit from the concrete and grass

beyond.

Building Works

Our building works are continuing and with 6 classrooms, our staff room, our art room, ½ of the admin

area and foyer along with a number of offices and other spaces out of action this week, we are doing our

best in difficult conditions but will ask students and families to continue to be patient.

Year 6 Graduation

This Monday saw our Year 6 students celebrated as they held their Graduation Ceremony in our

gymnasium. This year the students all presented a short speech about their time and experiences at

Clifton Springs Primary School and celebrated their favourite moments, people and key achievements.

This group were in Year prep the year I started, so have always been quite a special group to me and I

have really enjoyed seeing them grow and develop as students and individuals over this time.

During their time at this school we have seen a huge change in our approach and one of our key missions

has been to develop a genuinely student centred school. Thankfully, this has been reflected in the

comments and feedback from our students who have felt welcome, supported encouraged and

empowered, giving them the confidence to enhance our school and build on the good work of those before

them.

Some of the key legacies this group will leave behind for others will include; the upgraded House system

and our House Mascots, the fully functioning Sports Academy and leadership programs and the path they

have blazed in developing student voice.

Our students graduate with much knowledge and many different talents, skills and abilities but one thing

they also carry with them is a ‘can do’ attitude and the confidence that they can make a difference.

Many thanks to our guest speaker and ex school captain Tulley Rogers, who gave our students insights

into what to look forward to in Secondary School and a few tips on how to successfully navigate this path.

Former Clifton Springs students currently occupy leadership roles and positions across a number of

schools in the Government, Independent and Catholic systems and we see this next group of graduates

continuing to innovate, engage and excel at their future schools.

Our PFG were on hand as always to give our graduating students their Graduation Bears and our students

enjoyed the opportunity to have their classmates and the staff sign these mementos of their time at CSPS.

Many thanks to Mrs Garland, the senior team and our wider staff past and present, for attending this

event and celebrating the success of our students. Thanks also to Jeff our OSHC coordinator who

supervised our primary aged younger siblings so families could attend.

Our senior team have been tasked to further explore student voice on the 2017 graduation so I look

forward to hearing the students ideas for the future.

Farwell to Staff

The graduation and departure of a number of our funded students leads to the departure of a number of

our Integration Aides as the funding for their positions end. I would like to take this opportunity to thank

Penny Morris, Kerry Coghlan, Leanne Grace, Mandy Mason and Tracey Lamprecht for the contributions

they have made to our students and our school. Penny and Kerry in particular, have had a lengthy

association with our school and have assisted many students throughout their time here. They will all be

finishing at the end of the school year but we may see them working in other schools in the near future

and wish them all the very best in their future endeavours. .

Unfortunately, Mrs Tolley will also be departing as she takes up a position at Bellarine Secondary College

(BSC) next year in their PE Department. Mrs Tolley will be able to continue her work with our students as

they transition to BSC next year. We wish Mrs Tolley all the very best in her new role. Principal’s report continued over the page……….

Assembly –say ‘Goodbye’ to

our Year 6 students

Principal’s report continued……...

Yesterday’s Curriculum Day

Yesterdays Curriculum Day gave our staff the opportunity to further our work on developing evidence

base practice. I had the opportunity to lead a discussion around Developing a CSPS ‘Learning Cycle’ with

our staff to gain clarity for individuals and teams around how our new process fit together to best sup-

port student learning.

This was followed by Mr McCredden looking at our 2017 planning including our behaviour matrix along

with timetables, meeting schedule and our new action teams.

Following on from this our team leaders led a session on the ‘handover’ of information from teacher to

teacher to assist in transition through the school and then looked into our student data in their teams.

Finally our 2017 teams got together to plan for 2017. We were also joined by one of our new teachers

for 2017 Caitlin Roberts who will be teaching science.

Student Reports

This Friday, student reports will be sent home with students. We encourage you to take some time over

the weekend to sit down and go through the reports with your children, celebrate their achievements,

acknowledge their growth and look at their areas for future growth and development. If you have any

questions about the reports, I encourage you to write these down and find a time early next year to

discuss these with your child’s teacher or raise them in your 3-way conferences at the beginning of the

year.

School Council Meeting

Last weeks School Council meeting was a great way to wrap up the year and it is certainly wonderful to

work with a group of staff and parents such as ours, who are so focused on making our school the best it

can be. I thank our School Council for their continued commitment to our school and look forward to

2017. Following on from our School Council I would like to thank another couple of our volunteer parent

groups including:

Parents and Friends Group

Our P&FG perform a wonderful role in our school each year supporting events such as discos, Mothers

and Fathers Day stalls and the Movie Night, raising funds and bringing joy and excitement to our

students and community. I look forward to joining them at their annual celebratory dinner and thank

them so much for the work that they do.

Much as I don’t like to single out the contributions made by our parents and volunteers I did want to

make special mention of the contributions made by Jo Aspland, who over a great many years at CSPS,

has made an unrelenting and hugely positive contribution to our PFG, our fundraising through events

like our festivals, and through the support advice and technical skills in developing our wide range of

graphics arts tasks she has completed. Jo you are a wonder and from the students and staff at Clifton

Springs Primary School I would like to very much thank you from the bottom of our hearts and yes we are

“missing you already”.

Canteen Committee

I would also like to extend a huge thank you to our small but dedicated group of canteen volunteers led

by Kellie Broomhall, who each week have continued to provide lunch orders and over the counter sales

for our students. The tasty treats and delectable delights have been very much appreciated by the

students and staff alike and we look forward to it returning in 2017. Parent helpers afternoon tea

This Thursday from 2.45-3.30pm we will be hosting our parent helpers afternoon tea in the dining room

and we would love to see our parent helpers in attendance if at all possible. The contributions you make

each week in the wide and varied ways that you do are much appreciated and we would love to see you

there if you are able to make it.

Clifton Springs Billy Cart Derby

Last week’s Billy Cart Derby was a wonderful event hosted by the senior team as a culminating event for

their Billy Cart Project. This event was made all the more exciting by seeing the other classes cheering

on their teams and willing them to victory. Congratulations to the Jamaican Bobsled Team who won the

event overall and the Flaming Lamas who won the best dressed team award. The day however is not all

about wining, it was about teamwork, problem solving, encouragement and of course engaging learning.

Seeing the teams working together to problem solve, strategise and encourage each other, was great to

see. Many thanks to the large number of parents who were able to attend and support our teams on the

day.

GET READY FOR 2017! BUY YOUR RE-USABLE LUNCH BAG-

FOR LUNCH ORDERS NOW!

We have a variety of coloured trims available

They come in pink, purple, green, blue and red coloured edgings and now ORANGE

for children with food allergies! Just $10 from the office office.

DATES TO REMEMBER– PLEASE CHECK FOR UPDATES

NUT/EGG/SEAFOOD ALLERGY ALERT

Please be aware we have children with life

threatening allergies to PEANUTS, TREE NUTS,

SEAFOOD and EGGS at this school AND WILL

CONTINUE TO HAVE IN 2017.

Children are asked not to bring any foods

containing nuts or sesame seeds to school.

Please encourage all children to wash their hands after eating any peanut/nut products.

Class Parties Next Monday

Next Monday will be the day across the school that all of the classes will hold their class parties to

celebrate their time together as a class in 2016. Your child will have a note from their class.

Final Assembly and early finish at for end of the year.

Assembly this Friday will give us the opportunity to say good-bye to our Year 6 students and celebrate

with them as they leave assembly. As always, we have a number of awards to present and we look

forward to seeing those of you who are able to attend to help celebrate our final assembly for the year.

We will be having a final assembly next Tuesday from 2:00 and the school day will finish at 2:30pm.

Finally I would like to sign off for the year 2016, which has been an extremely challenging yet rewarding

year, and one which once again appears to have gone very quickly. We do of course look forward to

starting 2017 in our newly renovated spaces and hope to get down to the business of learning and

teaching without delay. I wish everyone a safe and restful holiday and look forward to seeing everyone

next year.

Brent Richards

Principal

Clifton Springs Primary School

Wednesday 14th December

Last Student Banking Day due to Curriculum Day

24th & 25th January

Book collection days at school

Thursday 15th December

*Parent Helpers Afternoon Tea 2:45pm *CSPS Talent showcase from 5.30pm

Thursday 26th January

Australia Day – School closed

Friday 16th December

Special Lunch Order Day Monday 30th January

Staff return to school

Monday 19th December

Class Parties

Tuesday 31st January 2017

Term 1 First day for students

Tuesday 20th December

LAST DAY OF TERM 2:30pm dismissal

February 1st - 7th

Life Education Van for all students $9.00

21st – 22nd December

Holiday Program available Tuesday 14th February

Meet & Greet Family BBQ

Monday 9th January 2017

Holiday Program re-commences Tuesday 21st February

House Swimming Sports Yr 4-6 Approx $15

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ASSEMBLY

Friday December 9th at 3:00pm

OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE

This week at OSHC we will be doing

Christmas activity placemats, making

Christmas window boxes and designing

our own Baubles.

Pupil Free Day

Tuesday December 13th

Create your own Christmas biscuit house

Making Christmas crafts

Santa and the Grinch fruit kebabs

Elf hunt

Walk to Jetty Rd Reserve for a morning play

and lunch Depart: 10am

Ga- Ga Ball tournament

Afternoon DVD & popcorn.

HOLIDAY PROGRAM

This is filling fast so if you require care please

book promptly.

If you have already booked, you should have

received an invoice with the amount owing.

Please make sure payment is made by

December 19th to secure your booking.

The Clifton Springs PS OSHC Team

PH—Tom A. PJ—Holly B.

PN—Amber R. 12B—Indyanna H.

12K—Matthew O. 12M—Daniel D.

12P—Emalee T. 12R—Elcarim M.

34B—Raife T. 34C—Alexis M.

34P—Will H. 56D—Brodie B.

56G—Patrick E. 56H—Sam A.

You’ve Earned It Award— Xavier D.

Rubbish Free Award— Tarkyn D.

PLEASE CHECK THE EVER GROWING PILE OF UNIFORM IN

LOST PROPERTY & MAKE SURE ALL JUMPERS AND HATS ARE NAMED!

CSPS VALUES AWARD Congratulations to the following students

who have been nominated for the CSPS

Values Award for their grade. A junior

and senior winner will be drawn out at

assembly for the $20 Goodies by the Bay

gift voucher.

PH—Lacey G. PJ—Annika P.

PN—Delilah D. 12B—Matilda F.

12K—Sarah S. 12M—Grace M.

12P—Kiana B. 12R—Errol P.

34B—Mahli K. 34C—Rilee B.

34P—Zach J. 56D—Brodie G.

56G—Taylor D. 56H—Alyssa C.

Head lice is spread only through head to head contact.

Lice DO NOT have wings, they CANNOT jump or fly. They can only crawl. Not all lice will cause an itch so you need to check your child’s head REGULARLY!

Notify the Office if your child has head lice. An anonymous note will be sent home to

your child’s grade stating that a case of head lice has been found and all children’s

hair should be checked.

If lice are found in your child’s hair, they will need to be collected from school to be

treated.

TO CHECK HAIR CAREFULLY TAKES TIME!

To find lice, cover dry hair with any conditioner. This stuns lice and makes them easier to

find.

Comb small sections of the hair with a fine (nit) comb. Wipe the conditioner from the

comb onto tissue and look for lice and eggs. Repeat the combing for every part of the

head at least 4 to 5 times. If lice or eggs are found, the hair should be treated. If using conditioner to remove lice, the hair needs to be conditioned and combed until

there have been no live lice found for 10 days.

NO TREATMENT KILLS ALL OF THE EGGS so treatment MUST involve 2 applications 7

days apart. CONTINUAL CHECKING reduces the likelihood of getting head lice.

THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF THE PARENTS & FRIENDS GROUP On behalf of the school community, we would like to sincerely thank all the volunteers who

assisted with Parent and Friends Group initiatives this year. Parents and Friends group strive

to:

create opportunities and memories for children

support student learning and

build and nurture a sense of community between our families

The committee consists of volunteers who reach out and are assisted by parents in the wider

school community. Together they provide experiences and raise funds for your children.

Events that P&FG run include; the Cheers and Tears morning and the Mothers and Fathers Day

stalls. They also assist with the Family BBQ, Election day BBQ and Graduation night.

Fund-raising events include the Family Movie Night, sale of Entertainment Books and school

discos.

This year we have donated thousands of dollars towards school resources including;

a defibrillator machine,

a class set of ukuleles for the music program,

weekly fruit supplies for after school active care program,

a mobile trolley for the Science program,

bookshelves for the senior classrooms,

class sets of mini-whiteboards for the prep classes,

a spinning bookshelf for the library,

passive play toys for the integration team,

wooden alphabets for the reading recovery program

graduation bears for the Grade 6 students.

Please give yourselves a pat on the back if you have contributed in any way to the

school this year.

Whether it is as a committee member or sending your child to the disco or looking

after things at home to enable your partner to volunteer, we need you and we

appreciate you!

Special thanks to the following volunteers and helpers:

Jo Aspland Lillian Clarke Nina Sladoja Caroline Gubb

Kerry Churchill Kellie Broomhall Millie Fleet Jodie MacDonald

Melissa Downs Lisa Presilski Tarnya Miller Adele Le Breton

Jo Waugh Sarah Savage Kylie O’Halloran Korina Podhorsky

Kylie Skew Jacqui Beck Yvette Patterson Naomi Dwyer

Heidi Alexander Schai Addison Cynthia Forastieri Nicole Bignoux

Darryl Nicol Lanalia Clarke Deana Similie Michelle Thomas

Denise Nicholls

It has been my pleasure to work with so many generous people. Congratulations on a successful

and satisfying year, it was worth it! Season’s greetings to each family and we wish you a safe

and happy holiday.

From the Parents and Friends Group President, Heather Nicol

YEAR 5/6 BILLY CART DERBY Friday the 9th of December, the Year 5/6s held the inaugural CSPS Billycart Derby. The

Derby consisted of 3 disciplines with a final in each.

The 3 disciplines were a straight relay, a Nascar oval circuit and a long distance cross country

event. Points were awarded for positions 1 to 13 based on a World Championship set up with

25 for first, 20 for second, 16 for third, 15 for fourth and so on.

All teams competed extremely well throughout the day and it was great to see the whole

school supporting the event along with some parents.

The best dressed/ best presented Billycart went to the Flaming Llamas with their beautiful

orange, yellow and red paint scheme accompanied by matching streamers, Team shirts and

Llama ears on their helmets. The champion team was the Jamaican Bobsled Team. The boys

won the final in every discipline taking home the complete 75 points on offer. Second place on

47 points was Pink Lightning closely followed by Grease Lightning on 46 points.

Thanks to everybody for the day and thanks to Mr Hanson for organising and running the

Derby events.

Year 5/6 team

‘CLIFTON SPRINGS GOT TALENT SHOW’ IS HERE AGAIN!

Showcase Final and School Performance NEW DATE—Thursday December 15th,

Performances starting at 6pm finishing approx.7.30pm–8pm

From approx. 5.30pm there will be sausages and drinks available to purchase.

BYO chair or picnic rug

All students are participating in the event in their Year level

in addition to the Showcase finalists so lots to see!

Casual dress—can be song themed

CANTEEN ROSTER

Fri Dec 16th SPECIAL XMAS LUNCH DAY

Over Counter Sales 12: 50- -2pm Cindy Rickard, Jacquelyn ross

Lunch Orders 10am—1pm Mel Brew, Sarah savage, Kellie Broomhall

STUDENT BANKING

LAST ONE FOR THE YEAR Next Wednesday December 14th as

Tuesday is a Curriculum day.

P.E. SHINING STAR AWARDS FOR TERM 4

Congratulations to the following students

who have received the PE Shining Star Award this

term for... Always participating, trying their best in every activity, being respectful towards their teacher, peers and school equipment, being helpful in organising and packing up equipment and following class rules. These will be presented at this week’s

assembly.

Prep H—Thomas O. Prep J—Keegan S.

Prep N—Charlotte C. 1/2B—Zoe C.

1/2K—Jet S. 1/2M—Lucy R.

1/2P—Taman W. 1/2R—Sara T.

3/4B—Geoffrey B. 3/4C—Ethan R.

3/4P—Hudson K. 5/6D—Toby B.

5/6G—Ceejay B. 5/6H—Will H. BOOK LISTS AND SCHOOL FEES FOR 2017

Your Book list and School fee information

will be coming home with your child’s

semester report this Friday.

Our School Council have kept the cost of

the Essential Student Learning Items at

around $4 per week.

(Essential School Student Learning

Items: In accordance with the “Parent

Payments in Victorian Government

Schools” directives from the

Department of Education & Training our

Essential Student Learning Items charge, covers items which are essential for your child’s schooling).

PAYMENT FOR BOOKS AND SCHOOL FEES

If you wish to pay towards these costs now,

please contact the Office.

Please read your Booklist and School Fees

information CAREFULLY. If you have any

queries or concerns, please contact the school

office on 5251 3581.

The information also includes 2 Payment Options

for 2017.

If you choose Option 2, please make sure the

information is completed and the form is

brought with you when you collect your books.

REGISTER NOW

FOR 2017

If you’d like to learn a brass

instrument, then register at the

front office for your chance to be

part of the

Salvation Army’s Open Air Music

Program

Contact Captains Peter or Diane

Hobbs on 0439 490 658

"4km WALK FOR HEADSPACE" Saturday 11th February in Portarlington

To raise funds and awareness for youth mental health on the

Bellarine. $25 to register - $20 of which goes

straight to Bellarine Community Health Youth

Services. Kids 12 and under walk free!

10km and 21km run distances also available.

Register at www.bellarinesunsetrun.com

SURFSIDE NETBALL Surfside Netball are now taking

Registrations for our Junior Program NetSetGo for 2017.

This program is for 5-7yr & 8-10yr olds

It is held at the INDOOR Courts at the Bellarine Aquatic Centre, Shell Road Ocean

Grove on Tuesday Nights 4pm to 4.45pm.

Please email surfsidenetball@Hotmail.com

for any enquiries

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