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Our values: RESPECT, Resilience, Excellence, Safety, Persistence, Encouragement, Creativity and Tolerance
Calendonia Drive, Eltham North 3095 Ph: 9431 1599 Fax:9431 0686 OSHC Ph: 9431 2503 www.glenkps.vic.edu.au/ Office Hours: 8.15am– 4.00pm Email: [email protected]
LINKLETTER Issue 01– 6th January 2014
DIARY
2014 - TERM 1
PFA Meeting Tues.11th Feb 7.30pm School Camp Grade 6 Mon.17th Feb-Wed.19th Grade 5 Wed.19th Feb-Fri.21st School Council Meeting Wed.19th Feb 7.30pm Swimming Carnival Wed.26th Feb Curriculum Day Thurs.27th Feb PUPIL FREE DAY PFA AGM Tues 11th March 7.30pm
WELCOME TO THE 2014 SCHOOL YEAR
Welcome everyone to the 2014 school year at GK! Hard to believe, but another school year is underway.
It’s always great to know that our students, staff and families have returned safely from the holiday period. A
very special welcome to the many new students, families and staff who join GK for the first time. We
welcome several new staff members Sarah Bywater (Preps), Tamara Brown (4), Sarah Longo (4) and
Maryann O’Reilly (5). Jodee Jackson also joins the admin team each Thursday and Friday so welcome
Jodee! We welcome back Erin Rodgers (formerly Erin Heddle) who was on leave from GK in 2013.
Congratulations also to Jane Byrne (formerly Jane Angel) on her marriage during January.
We had an extremely smooth and orderly start to the school year last Thursday with all of our students in
grades 1-6 returning with smiles on their faces and plenty of enthusiasm for the year ahead. Everyone has
settled into their new class routines quickly and the scene is all set for a terrific year ahead.
On Friday, last week, a very excited group of Prep students commenced school for the first time and what
an exciting morning they had too! I’m sure some of our Preppies (and parents) thought the day would never
eventuate, such was their level of excitement and enthusiasm! Special thanks to our Parents and Friends
Welcome Committee for providing a welcoming “Cheers & Tears” morning tea which I know was
appreciated by those able to attend.
A big thank you also to parents for doing a great job of making sure that your children have returned with
their book bags, water bottles, hats and other items necessary for school. Well done on your organisation!
I also pass on my appreciation and thanks to a fantastic team effort that has enabled such a smooth start to
the year. Since the last school day in 2013, many staff have continued to be in and out of the school ahead
of their official return date which was Jan 28th. Their planning and organisation is to be commended, the
results of which have been seen this week. Thank you!
PARENT COMMUNICATIONS
In the early part of a new school year, there is a lot of information that we need to get out to parents. The
information is intended to inform you, not overwhelm you! For some of our families, information will provide
some welcome reminders, for others the information may be entirely new, some information will be for
reading only whilst in some cases, parents will need to respond by signing and returning a notice to school.
The online weekly Linkletter and our website will always be two primary means of getting information out to
our families. Other notices will also be distributed from time to time too. Today, two hard copy documents
requiring parents to read and return have been sent home with each child. You should receive the following
documents today:-
Acceptable Use of Digital Technologies Student Agreement form (blue); Getting to know my child in 2014 &
2014 General information & start of year requirements information sheet
The above documents have also been placed on our website / Notices tab. Please return the parent
response forms by next Friday, February 14th. By the end of February, we will also be sending home grade
level information packs which will provide a comprehensive amount of information for parents.
EXTREME HOT WEATHER
Please refer to an article on the home page of our school website. It seems there is still plenty of hot
weather ahead of us and of serious concern are those days when the weather is predicted to be extreme
and or catastrophic.
Jill Ramsay
PRINCIPAL’S NOTES:
Office Hours
8.15am-4.oopm
Reminder;
EMA Due 28th
Feb
Linkletter Page 2
2014 STAFF LIST
TEACHING STAFF
Principal
Jill Ramsay
Assistant Principal
Leanne Tingwell
CLASS TEACHERS
Grade Name
Prep B Sarah Bywater
Prep D Elizabeth Downey
Prep S Jessica Smith
Prep T Angela Totino
01B Dianne Bewley
01G Mary Green
01L Jai Lincoln
02C Helen Cleary
02O Katherine Oswin
O3D Carla Di Lizio
O3F Sandra Febbraro
O3R Annette Rough
O4B Tamara Brown
O4L Hanna Longo
O5D Winter Dunstone
O5O Marryann O’ Reilly
O5R Erin Rodgers
O6B Jane Byrne
O6R Luisa Rinaldi
O6W Shannon Whelan
SPECIALIST TEACHERS
Welfare / Intervention / Class support
Kate Rodgers
Italian Sandra Portaro
Phys. Ed David Blackburn
Art Nadia Cosma
Susan Hollyoak
Merrin Tunnecliffe
Music Loretta Simmonds
Science Annemarie Webb
ADMINISTRATIVE / SUPPORT STAFF
Position Name
Business Manager Pauline Zealley
Administration Jenny Bourke
Viv Byrne
Jodee Jackson
First Aid Leanda Hudson
Integration Aides Sandra Embling
Sharyn Mackay
Cheryl Hooper
Amy Eaton
Library Gail Elliott
Astrid Bathen
Computer Techs Ben Iacobucci
Andrew Fox
Out of School Hours Care
Narelle Seivers (Co-ord)
Carolyn Smith (Ass.Co-ord)
Kaye Frangos
Flora Torcasio
Leanda Hudson
Sandra Embling
Canteen Suzi Cunningham
Maintenance Will Curtis
Glenys Schubert
Linkletter Page 3
POLICY STATEMENT – SCHOOL UNIFORM PHILOSOPHICAL BASIS Wearing School Uniform fosters pride in the school and unifies the students from various social backgrounds into a cohesive school unit. GUIDELINES 1. The wearing of school uniform is compulsory for all students except where exemption is given by School
Council. 2. The acceptable school uniform should consist of a combination of items from the designated uniform list. Any
modifications to school uniform other than adjustment for proper fit are unacceptable 3. Students participating in interschool sport and excursions will wear the appropriate uniform. 4. All Grade 5 and 6 Sporting Teams will be expected at lunch to change back into their school uniform prior to
the start of session 4. 5. The majority of school uniform items should be available for purchase from the volunteer-operated Uniform
Shop. 6. Second Hand Uniform Shop
a. A second hand uniform shop should operate to enable parents to sell or buy good quality used items of school uniform.
b. The second hand uniform shop should be operated by the PFA and the commission earned on the sale of garments should contribute to the fundraising of the PFA.
7. Arrangements can be made to supply uniforms via State Schools Relief for families experiencing economic hardship.
8. A special jacket for the Grade 6 students will be available for purchase each year. 9. Guidelines relating to out of uniform days will be published in the Linkletter prior to the event. 10. Hats
a. Wearing a hat (as prescribed in the uniform list) for all outdoor activities is compulsory from September to April each year unless the activity is conducted in a shaded area.
b. Hats are not to be worn inside. 11. Hair
a. Hair should be neat and well groomed at all times. b. Hair which is shoulder length or longer should be tied back at all times in line with our Head Lice
Management Policy. c. Extreme hair colors and styles are not acceptable at any time including special out of uniform days.
12. Accessories All hair accessories should conform to the colour scheme prescribed in the uniform list. (navy blue, royal blue, pale blue and white)
13. Scarves should conform to the colour scheme prescribed in the uniform list. 14. Fashion jewellery (including plastic wrist bands) is a health hazard during any physical activity and should not
be worn to school. Stud earrings in pierced ears are an exception. 15. Make up and coloured nail polish are not to be worn except for approved school activities. 16. All shoes should be selected to conform to the description in the uniform list and all shoe laces should match
shoe colours. 17. Teachers will hand out a Student Uniform Infringement Notice when incorrect school uniform is worn. If the
issue is ongoing then teachers need to speak to the Principal/Assistant Principal for follow up. 18. Parents are recommended to purchase school back packs that are endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy
Association in order to minimise the risk of back injury to students. School back packs with our school logo which meet these guidelines are available from the uniform shop.
19. The School Uniform list will be published in the newsletter at the start of each year and be available in both the Parent Section of the school website and from the office.
20. Monitoring of Policy a. The monitoring of the School Uniform Policy should be the responsibility of the Uniform Sub-
Committee with the day-by-day decisions to be at the discretion of the Principal. b. In the event of conflict the School Council should be the arbiter. c. The Uniform Sub-Committee should be accountable to the School Council.
21. Enforcement of the Uniform School Policy is the responsibility of the principal and supported by staff.
Linkletter Page 4
SCHOOL UNIFORM
T-shirt # (light blue)
Short-sleeved Polo shirt # (light blue)
Long-sleeved Polo shirt # (light blue)
Polar Fleece Windcheater # (royal blue)
Bomber Jacket # (royal blue)
Bootleg Pants – fine fabric (girls) (royal blue)
Straight leg pants (boys)
Short-sleeved Summer Dress with GK check
Skorts (royal blue)
Pleated sports skirt (royal blue)
Winter Pinafore/Skirt with GK check by order only
Draw-string Shorts (royal blue)
Broad-brimmed hat (royal blue)
Socks (white/blue)
Tights (navy blue)
Plain Scarves (royal blue)
Plain Beanie # (royal blue)
Vest # (royal blue)
Raincoat (royal blue)
FOOTWEAR
All shoes should conform to the school
colors (ie the MAIN color should be black
blue, white or grey with shoe laces in one of
the four MAIN colours.
Splashes of other colors are permitted so
long as the main shoe color is as above.
Sandals must have covered toes.
Footwear should offer appropriate foot sup-
port when doing physical activity.
INTERSCHOOL SPORT UNIFORM
(Optional for Physical Education)
T-shirt # (light blue)
Short-sleeved Polo shirt # (light blue)
Long-sleeved Polo shirt # (light blue)
Shorts (royal blue)
SKORTS (royal blue)
Track-suit pants (royal blue)
Socks (white)
Pleated sports skirt (royal blue)
Sports Briefs (royal blue)
Bike shorts (royal blue)
Sports skirts are only to be worn with approved sports
briefs or track suit pants
FOOTWEAR (sport)
Sport specific footwear e.g. Football / soccer boots for
those students in sports teams
UNIFORM REMINDERS for parents and students ….
PLEASE read through the whole uniform policy and
take note of the requirements. The wearing of correct
school uniform is expected.
Students will be reminded by their teachers and
where necessary, parents will be contacted if uniform
expectations aren’t being met.
UNIFORM SHOP
HOURS
Weekly
Mon 8.30-9am
&
Fri 8.30-9am
Linkletter Page 5
REMINDERS:
SUNHATS -
Students must have their GK sunsmart hat ready to begin the school year in
2014. The ‘NO HAT, NO PLAY’ rule operates during from September through to
April so please make sure those hats are in school bags and ready to be worn on
the first day of school.
NAME EVERYTHING PLEASE -
Personal items of clothing, hats, school bags, lunch bottles, water bottles, books etc. all need to be clear-
ly named from day 1 please. A lost property tub is located in the administration area so please ask to
check through the lost property tub if your child is missing something.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
SCHOOL CROSSINGS Please use the crossings as directed by the crossing supervisors. Set the right example and don’t be tempted to
walk with your child/ren directly across the road instead of walking a bit further and crossing safely. This also
includes not taking short cuts across the roundabout.
Currently we are missing our usual crossing supervisor, Michelle, who unfortunately is recovering from a broken
ankle. We wish Michelle a speedy recovery and we will see her back again once she is fit and well enough to re-
turn to duty. In Michelle’s absence, we welcome Ange who is helping out for the time being. On the lower cross-
ing, we welcome one of our parents, Tracey Russell, who is now a permanent crossing supervisor. We are very
lucky to have two supervised crossings in Calendonia Dve and thankyou to our supervisors who do a great job in
managing the pedestrian traffic.
STREET PARKING Please take notice of the parking restrictions in Calendonia Drive and nearby streets. You will be booked if a By-
laws Officer notices you doing the wrong thing.
PLEASE READ THE PARKING RESTRICTION SIGNS CAREFULLY to avoid being booked.
SCHOOL/STAFF CARPARK The carpark is only able to be used for a 2 minute pick-up or drop off (ALONG THE DOUBLE YELLOW
LINES ONLY). Parents/grandparents are advised that the carpark is not to be used for parking and walking stu-
dents to/from classrooms. Where it is observed that parents are parking their cars in the carpark, there will be fol-
low up. We are a large school and need all of the parking spaces for teachers, non teaching staff, and others who
visit the school on school business (tradesmen, psychologists, speech pathologists, pre-service teachers etc.) We
have a number of part time staff who have different start and finish times so spaces need to be available for the
parking needs of all staff and school business visitors.
Further information regarding how the pick-up and drop off zone works can be found on our website (About Us
/ Facilities & Grounds / Pick-up and Drop-off Zone). When drivers follow the rules, the pick-up and drop-off
area generally runs as safely and smoothly as possible during the busy peak 15 minutes period prior to and after
school.
St HELENA COLLEGE CARPARK Please note that the College carpark is only for the use of college staff and students. A number of their students
are also drivers so the college needs all parking spaces to be available for their use.
Hoping for everyone’s cooperation please …. Jill Ramsay
Linkletter Page 6
CANTEEN
ROSTER:
The Canteen Pricelist has been sent home with the eldest child & I will keep you up to date with any special items or changes in the Linkletter each week. Please contact me if you haven’t received one & I will make sure one goes home with your eldest child. A current menu will be on the GK website.
Just a reminder that the Preps will not be using the Canteen for lunch orders or counter sales until the week of Monday, 3rd March, when they start full time.
The canteen has an optional process in place for children with allergies who would like to place a lunch order, & will be contacting those families as soon as possible to explain how this works.
Hopefully all my lovely volunteers will have received their rosters by now – maybe check those school bags to see if they are still hiding in there – but don’t hesitate to contact me to arrange another if needed!! The roster will also be up-dated regularly on the GK website.
We are starting the year off with an almost full roster, however I do currently have a couple of vacancies for the 1st and 2nd Wednesdays of the month. I would love to hear from anyone if you think you might be available to assist once a month or on the emergency list.
Thanks, Suzi Cunningham
DAY & DATE NAMES
Tuesday 11th February P Hill; L Pugsley
Wednesday 12th February V Galea
Thursday 13th February E West; A Ciurlino; R Harper
Friday 14th February S McLaren; T Forbes; F Davies
EDUCATION MAINTENACE ALLOWANCE – Applications Open To be eligible for the EMA: Your child must be under the age of sixteen Your child must be enrolled at a primary or secondary Government or registered school in Victoria on, 28 February 2014 for the first instalment and 1 August 2014 for the second instalment
You must on 28 January 2014 for the first instalment and 14 July 2014, for the second instalment: Be a parent or legal guardian of the student; and be an eligible beneficiary within the meaning of the State Conces-
sions Act 2004, that is, be a holder of Veterans Affairs Gold Card or be an eligible Health Care Card (HCC) or Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) holder or
Be a temporary foster parent.
Complete the application form (available from the office) and submit your application, together with a copy of your Health care Card, to the school by the due date: 28 February 2014 for the first instalment.
The EMA is paid in two instalments; instalment one is paid from March onwards and instalment two is paid from August
onwards. For 2014, the applicant payment amount for primary prep students will be $200 and the applicant payment
amount for primary years 1-6 students will be $150.
Linkletter Page 7
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Glen Katherine participates in a Book club for students which is run in conjunction with Scholastic Australia. This operates
eight times a year and offers you a convenient way to purchase books and computer software at reasonable prices.
There are five main catalogues sent home with students according to their year level.
WOMBAT - Pre School & Prep
LUCKY - Prep/Grades One/Two
ARROW - Grades Three/ Four
STAR - Grades Five/Six
Sometimes there is an additional special catalogue throughout the year suitable for all ages.
By participating in this Book Club our school benefits by receiving useful teaching materials, free posters and
books for the use of both students and teachers.
Catalogues have been distributed to students this week. If you would like your child to make a purchase, simply complete the
coupon on the back page of the catalogue and return it to the school, with the correct payment in a sealed envelope which is
marked “Book Club” and includes their name and grade.
Method of payment can be by cash, cheque or the credit card option on the order form. Please follow the phone instructions
as per form and ensure you complete all required details on that section and return to school.
AT NO TIME IS THERE ANY OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE.
If you require any further information regarding the Book Club please inquire at the school Library. Arrangements can be made
if you require the purchase as a “surprise” gift at any time throughout the year.
Orders for this first issue close on FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2014. Delivery takes approximately 1to 2 weeks from the closing
date.
Astrid Bathen Gail Elliott Library
LIBRARY NEWS
All students attend a Library session each week with their class teacher. During this time, students in Prep to
Grade 3 have the opportunity of borrowing up to 3 books to take home. Loan duration is 2 weeks but these can be
returned or renewed at anytime.
Students in Grades 4 to 6 may borrow 3 personal choice books and 1 class literature book set by their Teacher.
Loan duration is 4 weeks.
Some titles may be in high demand so the loan period may only be one week.
Please ensure your child, if in Prep to Grade 4 inclusive, has a library bag, preferably a waterproof one and labelled
with their name. A recycled strong plastic shopping bag is quite suitable.
Due to a large number of damaged library books, mainly caused from spilt drinks in school bags, we will be enforc-
ing the rule that a bag is required if borrowing.
Occasionally accidents happen and books are damaged. If damage does occur, please do not repair it. Specific mate-
rials are used for specific mending. Please advise Library staff of the damage so that appropriate repairs can be
made. Students will not be growled at for accidental damage.
If a book is lost or damaged beyond repair, the school’s expectation is for payment be made to replace such items.
The Library is open before school at 8.30am and after school till 3.15 pm for students to borrow.
We welcome parents to visit the Library with their children during these times.
We have a small Parent Reference section dealing with topics related to Sex Education, Raising children, Death of
family and pets which parents are welcome to borrow from.
Thank you for your support and happy reading!
Astrid Bathen and Gail Elliott
[Library Staff]
SPORTS NEWS
Linkletter Page 8
OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT Students from Gr 1-6 have been learning how to perform the various exercises on the new out-
door fitness equipment in their PE lessons. The students have participated enthusiastically in
circuit training exercises such as sit-ups, horizontal bars, push-ups, chin-ups, tricept dips, bal-
ance walk and step-ups. The outdoor fitness equipment is available for students to further in-
crease their fitness levels during recess times and after school.
A big thank you to the PFA for a great year of fundraising in 2013 which has enabled us to in-
stall this new fitness equipment.
INTER-SCHOOL SPORT Trials for selection in GK teams for interschool sport will be held on Friday to finalise teams for
Summer sport. Students will be selected in either a Darks or Lights team in the following sum-
mer sports – cricket, rounders, bat tennis, volleyball and basketball. Please ensure that your
child has a hat, drink bottle and appropriate footwear.
Summer sport commences Friday 14th February.
PREPARATION FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION LESSONS In preparation for PE lessons students need to have a school hat, drink bottle, and appropri-
ate medication if required – ie asthma puffers and appropriate footwear – runners.
If your child cannot participate in PE sessions they should provide a written note
which needs to be handed to Mr Blackburn before the start of the PE session.
The focus for first term for Gr 3,4,5 and 6 students is fitness and athletics. The focus for the
Prep -2 students is movement, fitness and fundamental motor skills.
David Blackburn
( PE and Sport Co-ordinator )
Linkletter Page 9
Greenhills Montmorency Baseball
Club
is recruiting for the 2014 winter sea-
son.
Player Sign-Up Day
Player Sign-Up Day
Saturday March 1st 2014, 10am – 12noon
Malcolm Blair Reserve, Karingal Drive, Greens-
borough
All skill levels welcome
Enquiries: Frank (Junior Co-ordinator)
0413 547 546
GUITAR AND DRUM LESSONS FOR 2014
I am now taking bookings for next years guitar and drum lessons. If you are in-
terested please give me a call on 0412 816 564 or email [email protected].
Also if you are interested in participating in the rock band in 2014 that is held on
a lunch time please let me know.
Adam Roach
SACRED HEART PARISH
SCHOOL R.E CLASSES
(From Grade 3 to Grade 6) will
begin on Monday 10th Febru-
ary at 4pm to 5pm in the
church.
Any enquiries re enrolment
contact Jenny 0416 132 102
DIAMOND CREEK BLUE LIGHT
DISCO
FRIDAY FEB 14TH
7—10PM
Community Bank Stadium
Main Hurstbridge Road Diamond Creek
8—13 Year Olds $ 6.00
Contact Senior Sergeant WAYNE SPENCE
9438 8300
3 POINT B-BALL
Learn Develop Enjoy
Sessions run every Wednesday at Dia-
mond Valley for 8 weeks.
5 and 6 year olds
4pm-4.45pm
7,8,9 year olds 4.45-5.30pm
Program costs $70 + GST and includes
basketball and t-shirt.
RESEARCH JUNIOR FOOTBALL
CLUB
REGISTRATION DAY
SUNDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2014
RESEARCH PARK 9.00am TO
12.00pm
Any queries please call Justine
0417 844 493
Linkletter Page 10
MONTMORENCY JUNIOR
FOOTBALL CLUB
KEY DATES
Sunday Feb 9 9.30 2014
Rego Day
Friday April 2014 Round
1 Junior Netball
Sunday Apr 6 2014 Rd 1
NFL Juniors
Saturday April 26
Auskick Starts
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