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Burwood Heights Primary School’s goal is to educate the whole child.
Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Phone: 9803 8311 Website: www.burwoodhps.vic.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
Issue 15
12th September, 2019
FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER SCHOOL PRODUCTION – BESEN CENTRE – MOUNT SCOPUS
MONDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER ICAS- ENGLISH
WEDNESDAY 18TH
SEPTEMBER ICAS - MATHEMATICS
FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER BOOK PARADE END OF TERM THREE 2.30 PM
MONDAY 7TH OCTOBER TERM FOUR COMMENCES Education, Personnel and Services Sub-committee meetings
WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER Facilities & Resources, and Finance Sub-committee meetings
TUESDAY 8TH OCTOBER EXCURSION TO KYNETON – SENIOR SCHOOL STUDENTS
MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER SCHOOL COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER EXCURSION – CHESTERFIELD FARM - PREPS
FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER ASSEMBLY
TUESDAY 22ND OCTOBER PREP 2020 INFORMATION NIGHT—7PM
THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER ART SHOW—5.30PM
FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER PREP 2020 TRANSITION SESSIONS COMMENCE
FRIDYA 1ST NOVEMBER ASSEMBLY PREP 2020 TRANSITION SESSION
MONDAY 4TH NOVEMBER CURRICULUM DAY – STUDENT-FREE DAY
TUESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER MELBOURNE CUP DAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY
FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER PREP 2020 TRANSITION SESSION
FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER ASSEMBLY PREP 2020 TRANSITION SESSION
MONDAY 18TH NOVEMBER Education, Personnel & Services Sub-committee Meetings
TUESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2020 KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT – 7PM
WEDNESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER Finance; Facilities & Resources Sub-committee Meetings
MONDAY 25TH NOVEMBER SCHOOL COUNCIL
TUESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS
FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER ASSEMBLY
MONDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2020 STUDENT LEADERS’ SPEECHES
WEDNESDAY 4TH
DECEMBER DANCE AND GLEE CONCERT
FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER CURRICULUM DAY – STUDENT FREE DAY
MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER MIDDLE SCHOOL PHILLIP ISLAND CAMP
TUESDAY 10TH DECEMBER YEAR 7 ORIENTATION DAY
WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER SENIOR SCHOOL EXCURSION TO LATITUDE
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FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER ASSEMBLY
REPORTS TO PARENTS
MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER GRADUATION
THURSDAY 19TH DECEMBER AMAZING RACE – SENIOR SCHOOL
FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER LAST DAY OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.
SCHOOL DISMISSAL AT 1.30 PM
WEDNESDAY 29TH JANUARY 2020 FIRST DAY OF THE 2020 SCHOOL YEAR
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
PRODUCTION – THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF SUPERSTAN – TOMORROW NIGHT
I take this opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed so willingly and enthusiastically to ensure tomorrow night is a wonderful evening of entertainment and a time when memories are made and shared, with family and friends.
Your children have been given the opportunity to develop their creative skills and to work as part of a team. They have worked together to achieve a common goal – the marvellous performance you will witness tomorrow night. The smallest of roles can have a big impact, which is something your children have quickly learnt. They know if they don’t learn their lines or their dance steps, they will let everyone else down. I congratulate all the students on their discipline and perseverance in mastering their role. The School Production has arrived at last Settle back and meet the comical cast. The tickets and programmes have been distributed, Reminders sent “All photos and videoing prohibited”. The curtains will open. The lights will go out. “Everyone in place!” the director will shout. All will be ready. Not a thing left to chance. Relax and enjoy a night of song and dance The engaging Preps will win your hearts As they strut their stuff and act their parts. The students will fill us with good cheer As they dance and sing in Megaville so near. When Stanley discovers the Candy King, Is a Super-Villain he must to justice bring. The brief case will open; gravity pants revealed. No longer Stanley’s powers will be concealed. All the students will enchant and entertain, The villainous Candy King shows his game. The rollicking fun of this entertaining play Will have you in stitches, is what I say.
RUOK? DAY 12TH
SEPTEMBER
RUOK? Is a national charity inspiring and empowering everyone to meaningful connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life.
Thursday 12th September 2019 | R U OK? Day is a national day of action, dedicated to inspiring all people of all backgrounds to regularly ask each other 'Are you OK?' It's a national day of action which aims to prevent suicide by encouraging Australians to connect with someone they care about and help stop little problems turning into big ones. On that day the aim of the organization is that everyone across the country, from all backgrounds and walks of life, asks family, friends and colleagues: "Are you OK?“ Staying connected with others is crucial to our general health and wellbeing. Feeling isolated or hopeless can contribute to depression and other mental illnesses, which can ultimately result in suicide. Regular, meaningful conversations can protect those we know and love. Got a niggling feeling that someone you know or care about isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn? Or they’re just not themselves. Trust that gut instinct and act on it. Talk to them and ask them if they ROK. By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up. If they say they are not ok, you can follow the conversation steps of the RUOK? Awareness organisation to show them they’re supported and help them find strategies to better manage the load. If they are ok, that person will know you’re someone who cares enough to ask. It's so simple. In the time it takes to have a coffee, you can start a conversation that could change a life. R U OK? Day 2019 www.ruok.org.au www.facebook.com www.onlysydney.com.au
HOLIDAY TIME!
We have reached the end of Term Three 2019 and are all looking forward to two weeks break from the normal routine and life’s immediate demands.
On behalf of staff I wish you and your family a safe holiday and look forward to seeing you back at school for the commencement of Term Four on 7th October.
REMEMBER - SCHOOL DISMISSAL – 2.30PM
The costumes are colourful and oh so smart, With the Dan Deadline looking his part. Curly and Wurly are both so clever, You’ll want them to go on forever and ever. The props and background images are a sight to see, Designed and painted ever so brilliantly. The Finale is joyous. Oh what a play! Simply “AMAZING” is all I can say.
WELL DONE TO YOU ALL and GOOD LUCK FOR TOMORROW NIGHT!
CLASS FORMATION
The process for student placement for 2020 is about to commence in a few weeks. We aim to have well-balanced classes of students that take into account each student’s social, emotional and academic development and friendship groups.
Class compositions are based on Level groupings (Foundation - Preps; Junior School – Grades One and two; Middle School – Grades Three and Four and Senior School – Grades Five and Six.
We endeavour to make optimum use of prior knowledge teachers, parents and others have of each student prior to class placement. This is a lengthy process and entails much discussion and sharing of information between staff.
If there is any information you consider important for the school to be aware of, please put it in writing and return to me before Monday 7th October.
2020 SCHOOL NUMBERS
It is that time of year when schools are preparing for the following year and student numbers are critical to the school’s staffing structure. For many of you it must seem very early in the year, but for schools it is imperative that we have knowledge of numbers for staffing and other resources.
I would ask you to please complete the required Student Admission Enrolment Form if you intend to enrol a new student at Burwood Heights Pr imary School in 2020. This form is available from the main office or on the school’s website. It can be forwarded by mail if requested.
PLEASE WATCH OVER OUR SCHOOL DURING THE BREAK
If you see any incident that impacts on the safety or wellbeing of staff, students or visitors in or around schools, especially after school hours, you can alert Emergency Management by phoning 95896266 (24 hour service). Of course, if what you see is criminal behaviour, call the police on 000.
In order to keep our school secure it is incumbent upon us all to be vigilant at all times. Unwanted visitors to the school should be reported to the police immediately.
Please help us to keep our school safe from vandalism. Report intruders to the police. No one should be on the school property when the school is not operating.
Thank you.
ICY POLE SALES COMMENCES TERM 4
Every—Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Cost: $1.00 per icy pole
(LUNCH TIME TREAT)
On Monday 2nd September 2019, our amazing athletes, who were successful during our School Athletics event,
went to Knox Athletics Track to compete against the other schools in the annual Nunawading District Athletics Car-
nival. Needless to say the students were enthusiastic and demonstrated excellent school spirit, the cheering from
the crowd could be heard from all around. We would like to congratulate all of the students for putting in a massive
effort and giving their very best effort in all events. We would also like to thank all of the staff and parents who
helped supervise, judge and cheer on our sports stars. Burwood Heights Primary School came 3rd overall in Aggre-
gate Points and 5th in Total Points. The following students deserve a special mention for achieving 1st or 2nd place in
their events. They will be representing our District at the next level of competition:
Jasmine Richards 2nd place Shot Put and Discus
Thenul Perera 2nd place Long Jump
Gemma Webber 2nd place High Jump
Jade De Run 2nd place Long Jump
Amaya Thalakada 2nd place Hurdles
Ava Fanfulla 2nd place Hurdles
Mischa Teh 1st place 200m
Josh Goldie 1st place Hurdles and 200m
Austria Batcheldor 2nd place Discus
Amir Ghorbanian, Muhyllem Allagabu, Josh Goldie, Louis Baeppler 1st place 12 Boys Relay
DISTRICT ATHLETICS
Numeracy in the Prep Classrooms
The Prep students have been using a variety of hands-on materials in their learning. Here are
some students exploring recent mathematical concepts through these real-life activities.
Allegro School Choir
Performed at the
Monash Youth Music Festival
Over six hundred children and young adults have participated in the Monash Youth Music
Festival since 1978 with delightful piano, vocal, strings and wind solo performances and
magnificent ensemble and choral events.
The Allegro Choir competed in the Primary School Division of the Monash Youth Music Festival
against many other schools, government and non-government. The level of competition was
extremely high and the audience was totally enthralled with all the performances.
We are proud to have received outstanding praise from adjudicator, Jenny Mathers, saying
Allegro’s songs had an ‘evocative opening’ and that ‘we know exactly what we are doing.’ For
our efforts this year, we received an Honourable Mention. Some of the feedback comments
from our students highlight what choir means to them.
“Choir is very enjoyable, you can
sing with your friends and learn
new songs.”
– Jonathan 5/6K
“It was so fun because we had such a
big stage and lots of people watching
us. Lots of people were clapping for us
at the end.”
– Caitlin 3/4P
“I felt happy to perform because I liked
the songs we sang at the competi-
tion.”
- Zoe 3/4R
“I like how we got to learn a
variety of songs and per-
form them in-front of an au-
dience.”
- Zahra 3/4E
“I enjoyed watching the
other schools perform. I felt
excited to sing in-front of
everyone.”
- Bella 3/4W
Special thank you to Mrs Scurrah and Ms Ramsey for their assistance on the day. Thank you to
Ms Ferwerda, Ms Dobby and Mrs Chan for their ongoing assistance at rehearsals and music
performances. Congratulations to all the choristers in working together to create some
beautiful music that we can share with the wider community.
Walk to School
October, 2019.
Burwood Heights Primary School has joined the hundreds of primary schools across Victoria for
a fun month of walking, riding and scooting to and from school. By participating, we have a
chance to win some great prizes!
During October 2019, we will be encouraging our entire school to walk, ride and scoot to
school. If your child can’t walk, ride or scoot to school, there are heaps of ways they can still
get involved in the fun. Parents can drop off their children a few blocks from the entrance to
the school and walk the rest of the way or helping their kids to meet up with friends before
school to walk around the oval.
Kids are healthier and happier when they’re active every day. Walking kids to school is a great
opportunity to get them active and build their confidence and life skills. It’s also a chance for
everyone to spend some quality family time together.
Studies show that it takes 30 days to build a habit. The longer we do something healthy, the
more likely that healthy habit will stick. That’s why Walk to School lasts for an entire month, ra-
ther than a single day.
It’s about building healthy habits for life.
Active schools make for active learners
Spotlight On…..
On Wednesday 7th August, the Prep students celebrated 100 Days of school. They had a wonderful day, celebrating the day with lots of activities, dancing at the disco and eat-
ing lots of yummy food at the party. Prep W wrote a re-count about their special day, reflecting on their experi-
ences and sequencing the events of the day.
