LANGWARRIN PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER Northgateway, Langwarrin VIC 3910 Ph: (03) 9775 7533 Fax: (03) 9775 9264

Website: www.langwarrinparkps.vic.edu.au Email: langwarrin.park.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

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ISSUE 20

7 December 2018

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

END OF YEAR EVENTS There have been many special activities happening across the school over the past weeks. Swimming sports have generated much excitement, as have the music presentations. It has been wonderful to see so many parents and grandparents attending these events and the students have been delighted to have the support of family and friends. Yesterday the Year 1s had a wonderful day of special learning activities about Mini Beasts – students and teachers got into the spirit of the day arriving dressed as bees, butterflies, ladybugs and many other tiny creatures. FAMILY CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG Next Wednesday evening we are holding our Christmas singalong on the oval and we hope that you will be able to join us. If the weather turns against us we will send out a dojo by early afternoon to let everyone know. SPECIALIST CLASSES Our specialist classes end this week and for the next fortnight we will be operating on a modified timetable – this is so that we can complete the many tasks and conduct the variety of events that occur at the end of every year. LOST PROPERTY There are so many items in Lost Property – are you missing something? All items will be disposed of or given to the second hand uniform shop at the end of the year, so please come up and have a look to see if there is something that belongs to your child. (Note: all items that are clearly named have been distributed back to the relevant classrooms). TRANSITION 2019 CLASSES Our whole school transition will be held on Tuesday 11 December. 2019 Foundation students will arrive for their last session; Year 6 students will go to their respective secondary colleges for the day and all other students will participate in a transition program, meeting their new classmates and teacher. NEXT ASSEMBLY : FRIDAY 14 DEC 2.30PM FINAL ASSEMBLY: FAREWELL YEAR 6 & WELCOME 2019 LEADERS THURS 20 DEC 2.30PM SHARP

Denise Webster

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SCHOOL GROUNDS DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON SCHOOL GROUNDS Just a friendly reminder that dogs are not permitted on school grounds (even on a leash). There are many reasons for this including: A dog’s behaviour can be unpredictable People have allergies to dog hair People have fears of dogs Doggy ‘droppings’

The only dogs that are allowed on school grounds are police dogs, assistance animals

(guide dog, reading dog, etc) or a corrective services dog. We thank you for your assistance in this matter.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S REPORT SCHOOL REPORTS: SENTRAL PARENT PORTAL Next Friday afternoon (14th December), a copy of your child’s Semester 2 report will be available through the Sentral Parent Portal. The purpose of the school report is to provide a thorough overview of your child’s academic and social/emotional progress. Your child’s teacher has spent considerable during the semester conducting a range of assessment to identify their achievement levels in all key learning areas. Please take the time to have a conversation with your child about their report. On the Friday afternoon, your child will bring home a self-assessment of their learning, that can support this conversation. If you require assistance to set up a Sentral Parent Portal account please contact me at school on 9775 7533. CURRICULUM DAY On Monday 3rd December we had a whole school curriculum day. The focus of this professional learning day for teachers was working in teams on 2019 whole school priorities. Teachers also worked with a consultant that focused on oral literacy. Our curriculum days this year have been an important element for all teachers to receive quality professional learning, that can be transferred back into their classroom. Richard Barren

WELLBEING Langwarrin Park is a child safe school

THRIVE—POSITIVE EDUCATION TRY your best Be HEALTHY RELATE well Get INVOLVED Live your VALUES ENJOY positive emotions Luana Lane Sarah Roney Welfare Officer Positive Education Co-ordinator

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WELLBEING Langwarrin Park is a child safe school

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FINANCE OFFICE

REMINDERS Due dates for Payments: Amount: Due Date: Year 6—Cinema $10 7 Dec

Please check the planning guide further on in this newsletter for details of upcoming activities and due dates for payment.

2019 BOOKLIST ORDERS—SCHOOL COLLECTION School Officemax delivery—Tuesday 11 Dec has arrived early!

Please come to the Finance Office to collect from either Sue or Bridgit.

EXCURSION / INCURSION FORMS Excursion forms need to be returned to the teacher by the due date and payment made to the Finance Office via QKR/BPay/eftpos or classroom teacher. It is imperative that we have forms returned so that student numbers can be confirmed. For example, where extra teachers are needed for swimming etc. WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK On 1 August 2017 legislation changed which requires everyone in direct contact with students to obtain a Working with Children Check. For full details please visit the website by following the link from our school website finance page. If you are assisting with swimming, excursions or within the school you must have a valid WWCC. If you have organised your WWCC please check the expiry dates to ensure it is current and notify the Finance Office of new dates. We value the support of our families and appreciate your compliance with these requirements to protect our students. Sue Guest Bridgit Dooley Business Manager Accounts Receivable

SCHOOL BANKING THANK YOU FROM OUR SCHOOL BANKING TEAM It has been another successful year of school banking at LPPS. Our School Banking students really enjoyed participating in the School Banking program and we would like to say congratulations to those who have earned some really cool rewards whilst saving. A big thank you also to Melanie Schmidt who has volunteered as our School Banking Co-ordinator – we could not do it without you!!

Tuesday 4th December was the last day of school banking for 2018 Watch for 2019 start dates in the school newsletter early next year.

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YEAR ONE—MINI BEASTS

On Thursday 6th December Year One students celebrated their mini beast unit by having a Mini Beast Carnival. The students

came dressed up as their favourite mini beast and they took part in a range of activities throughout the day, finishing with watching A

Bugs Life. The activities included; looking at the symmetry of a butterfly, a mini beast quiz, creating a paper plate bee, mindfulness

with spider powers yoga and collaborative play through a mini beast Olympics. Great fun was had by all!

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THE PATCH Here is a selection of photos from our bloomin’ beautiful Patch! We have our first zucchini, some amazing bok choy and lots of leafy lettuce! Carol Hopper Gardener/Maintenance

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LIBRARY

library.langwarrinparkps.vic.gov.au BOOK CLUB Our final Issue 8 orders have been processed and will be distributed next week. Thank you for supporting this valuable program which promotes reading and earns valuable school resources. AVOID THE SUMMER READING SLIDE! Even though borrowing has finished for the year, we encourage students to explore other ways of sourcing books such as: swapping a book with a friend, reading magazines, adding books to their Christmas Wish List, visiting their local library and logging onto Reading Eggs. Practising regular reading will also benefit students when the Premiers Reading Challenge starts again in Term 2. The Frankston Library has a summer reading club operating too! LIBRARY LEADERS Our 2018 Library Leaders have completed their leadership responsibilities with enthusiasm. They have cared for our Library and assisted with many events and activities throughout the year. I would like to wish each of them success in their future as they embark on high school. MERRY CHRISTMAS We have enjoyed a productive year in the Library. I thank our entire school community for your active involvement in our Book Clubs, Book Fairs, Dress Up Parade, and regular borrowing. A warm thanks to families that have donated books to our School and to our volunteers who assist and care for our Library covering, repairing and returning books with such care and commitment. We look forward to continued success in 2019 supporting student literacy and wish you all a safe and relaxing break. Kate Mowat Library Manager

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VISUAL ARTS

FOUNDATION DRAWING

Foundation students drew these beautiful dog pictures as a whole

class directed drawing activity. This activity linked to their

Responsible Pet Ownership unit. They then used permanent marker

and watercolours to decorate.

YEAR 2 CREATIONS

Year 2 students used wool and fairy floss sticks to create a Gods Eye during Art. Great effort!

ZENTANGLES IN YEAR 3

Year 3 created fabulous hot chocolate cups. The focus of the project was

to use line and pattern to create zentangles!

Danielle Barrett and Melissa Hamilton Visual Arts Department

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CANTEEN www.quickcliq.com.au

THANK YOU & MERRY CHRISTMAS! We would like to wish the Year 6's all the best as they continue their journey into secondary school. To all the families and staff of Langwarrin Park Primary we would like to wish you all a happy and safe holiday season. Enjoy!

Love

Di & Staff

END OF TERM MEGA DEALS MEGA MEAL DEAL #1

HOTDOG, MUFFIN & A FRO-ZEN FRUIT CUP MEGA MEAL DEAL #2

SAUSAGE ROLL, MUFFIN & A JUICEY

FOR $5!!!

SING-A-LONG EVENING

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PARENTS and FRIENDS COMMITTEE

12 Days of Christmas

Mrs Webster has drawn the lucky recipients of the 12 Days of Christmas raffle! Be sure to keep an ear out as multiple winners will be announced each afternoon from Thursday 6 December until Friday 21 December. Prizes available for collection from the Front Office. A HUGE congratulations to Thomas W : Prep 13 - for selling the most tickets! You will receive a presentation at the next Assembly. A huge thank you to all the students and their families for the support the PFC have received in 2018. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday and look forward to seeing you in 2019. Gin PFC President

LOTE YEAR 6—SEPAK TAKRAW

Last week our Year 6 students enjoyed playing a popular Asian game Sepak Takraw:

Bu S and Bu Wilson LOTE Teachers

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Round Five — 24/11/2018

TEAM RESULT COMMENTS

U8 Boys — Blitz 15—10 WIN

U8 Boys — Boyz 32—4 WIN

U8 Boys — Bullets 13—14 LOSS

U8 Boys — Dragons 4—4 DRAW Great team effort!! Some great dribbling from Sean with 2 quick game saving goals! Well done boys!

U8 Boys — Racers 14—14 DRAW

U8 Boys — Storm 11-4 WIN

U10 Boys — Boomers 27—2 WIN

U10 Boys — Bros 14-15 LOSS

U10 Boys — Flyers 10—22 LOSS

U10 Boys — Gunns BYE

U10 Boys — Bombs 18—20 LOSS

U10 Boys — Dingoes 23—17 WIN Well Done Boys—hard fought game with a good outcome, keep it up!

U10 Boys — Sharks 16—2 WIN

U12 Boys — Bolts BYE

U12 Boys — Force 29—20 WIN A great win for the force! The boys all played well, some great goals in the second half by Noah and nice late 3 pointer from Kobe!!!

U12 Boys — Ninjas 19 –30 LOSS

U14 Boys — Arrows 28—44 LOSS

U14 Boys — Nitro 27-29 LOSS

U14 Boys — Rangers 32-28 LOSS

U8 Girls — LazerGirls BYE

U8 Girls — Charms 27—5 WIN

U8 Girls — Jewels 1—6 LOSS

U10 Girls — Angels 14—10 WIN Fantastic game girls. It wasn't an easy win but you never gave up and we got there in the end, well done.

U10 Girls — Hearts 32—8 LOSS

U10 Girls — Pearls 12—8 LOSS

U12 Girls — Diamonds 10—16 LOSS

U12 Girls — Sparks 14—4 WIN

U12 Girls — Starlights 4—28 LOSS

U14 Girls — Stars 42—20 LOSS

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Round Six — 1/12/2018

TEAM RESULT COMMENTS

U8 Boys — Blitz 4—22 LOSS

U8 Boys — Boyz 14—12 WIN

U8 Boys — Bullets BYE

U8 Boys — Dragons 23-5 WIN

U8 Boys — Racers 10—6 WIN

U8 Boys — Storm 28—4 WIN

U10 Boys — Boomers 40—16 LOSS

U10 Boys — Bros 26—18 WIN

U10 Boys — Flyers 15 –23 LOSS

U10 Boys — Gunns 8—6 WIN

U10 Boys — Bombs 18—14 WIN

U10 Boys — Dingoes 25—17 WIN Tough game boys but came away with the win - Well done Dingoes

U10 Boys — Sharks 10—16 LOSS

U12 Boys — Bolts 29—16 WIN

U12 Boys — Force 23—19 WIN

U12 Boys — Ninjas 12—25 LOSS

U14 Boys — Arrows 10—15 LOSS

U14 Boys — Nitro 27—29 LOSS

U14 Boys — Rangers 20—28 LOSS With only 4 points at half time, you all fought back strongly to give the opposition a real scare. Great comeback Rangers. Keep up that second half intensity!

U8 Girls — LazerGirls 13 –4 WIN

U8 Girls — Charms 22—4 WIN

U8 Girls — Jewels 11—16 LOSS

U10 Girls — Angels 10—14 LOSS Some good steals and dribbling down the court. Just remember to look up for the pass. Great effort girls

U10 Girls — Hearts BYE

U10 Girls — Pearls 19—16 LOSS

U12 Girls — Diamonds 10—25 LOSS

U12 Girls — Sparks 12—16 LOSS

U12 Girls — Starlights 32—15 LOSS

U14 Girls — Stars 36—9 WIN

PLANNING GUIDE 2018

This tentative outline of forthcoming events is provided to assist parents with their calendar and budget planning

PLEASE NOTE THAT COSTS AND DUE DATES ARE A GUIDE ONLY UNTIL CONFIRMED WITH CONSENT FORM AND TAKE HOME NOTICE

DECEMBER AMOUNT DUE DATE Friday 7th & 14th Year 5 2 X 1 Sports $35 23 November Tuesday 11th Year 1 Swimming $43.75 18 September Wednesday 12th Year 3 House Swimming Carnival No charge 10 December Wednesday 12th ALL Family Christmas Sing-a-long 5pm for 5.30pm start—School Oval Wednesday 19th Year 6 Cinema $10 7 December Year 6 Graduation Ceremony & Disco $15 30 November Thursday 20th ALL Final Assembly—2.30pm sharp Farewell Year 6 & Welcome 2019 Leaders Friday 21st ALL Term 4 Concludes Early Dismissal 1.30pm

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