February 6th, 2019 — Week 2, Term 1, Issue 1

MYRNIONG SCHOOL VALUES

Co-Operation Respect Acceptance

Resilience Do Your Best

MYRNIONG PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

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Acting Principal: David Garner

School Council President: Ainsley Bellette

Blow St Myrniong, 3341

Phone: (03) 5368 7232

Outside Hours Care: Phone (03) 5368 7027

Message from the Principal Welcome back to another big year at Myrniong Primary School. A particularly warm welcome to our 28 new Foundation students, as well as the 7 new students (5 new families) who joined the MPS community this week. It is wonderful to have you all, and it looked like a smooth and happy start which is wonderful. I really enjoyed seeing our Year 6 students embracing their roles as buddies, both in activities planned by the teachers, and also in the yard and even before school started on Monday. It is so powerful to have Year 6s taking responsibility for the younger members of our school community. Holiday Maintenance and Teacher Professional Learning We have been busy again over the break with the construction of our new kitchen/Science area in the senior building now very close to completion. It will be very exciting to utilise this space which will be purpose built for cooking and Science classes with Mrs Ihlow and Mrs Foot. All of our teachers were very busy on the two days before student’s returned last week. We focussed on developing our teaching practice in the key learning areas of Literacy and Numeracy, which will continue throughout the year. Teachers were also using testing and reporting data from 2018 to design individualised teaching and learning plans for your children. We are aiming for optimal learning growth for EVERY child at MPS in 2019! Congratulations! I would like to extend a big congratulations to Mr Marquand and his wife who welcomed a very tall Ruby Jean Marquand into the world on January 11th. A wonderful time in their lives welcoming their first-born child. Mr Marquand will be taking some well-deserved paternity leave spread out across the term to enjoy time with Ruby and help with as many nappies as possible! Mrs Foot will be filling in for him on these days. Attendance The start of the year is always a good time to re-state the importance of regular attendance at school. The aim across the year is for 95%+ attendance – with much research showing the detrimental effects of poor attendance on children’s learning and social skills. We understand that illness and unforeseen circumstances can arise on occasions, but we ask that parents and carers make every effort to try and achieve this milestone across the year. When your child/ren are, or will be absent, please call in and let Karen know to ensure we have accurate roll marking. Any child who is absent without an explanation, will have someone from the school call home by 11am on that day to check on the reasoning for the absence. This is DET policy. So I ask that we have students here every day and that when absent, you take the time to let us know. Fire notification Lastly, just a note around fire notification and procedures given last week’s close call for a number of our families. The school will always act under the advice of the Department and also the CFA/Vic Emergency. We will attempt to keep families as informed as possible and this will be done via the FLEXIBUZZ app. So if you don’t already have this on your phones and are signed into the school/classes please do so ASAP. We will continue to practise Fire Safety and emergency procedures with staff and students to ensure we are as well-prepared as possible should we every be impacted as a school. Looking forward to the year ahead at MPS!

Foundation students with their Year 6 buddies completing a “get-to-know-you” activity on Monday

JANUARY / FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

Zack M Declan L James C

Dayna A Neal S Ava G

Adyson B Mitch D Aiden G

Alice H Michael C Flynt B

Tyler C Lily F Mason S

Sebastian K Oscar O Lois L

Jack A Callum L Coop B

Teejay C Hannah T Milly B

Hunter W Marlee S Daniel B

Torah K Georgie P

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CALENDER OF EVENTS Attached to todays newsletter is our Term 1 Calendar of Events.

2019 HOURS OF ATTENDANCE

School Begins - 9am Session One - 9am - 11am Recess - 11am - 11:30am Session Two - 11:30am - 1:30pm Eat Lunch in Classrooms- 1:30am - 1:45pm Lunch Play - 1:45pm - 2:30pm Session Three - 2:30pm - 3:30pm Dismissal - 3:30pm DUTY OF CARE - 8:45am - 3:45pm

2019 TERM DATES

TERM 1 31st January to 5th April Grade 1-6 commence on Thu 31st Jan Foundation commence on Mon 4th Feb With no attendance on Wednesdays for all February TERM 2 23rd April to 28th June

TERM 3 15th July to 20th September

TERM 4 7th October to 20th December

Teachers resume duty on January 29th

UPCOMING DATES

Feb 11th Mon - Assembly 9;10-9:30am Grade 6’s & Foundation Feb 12th Tue - School Council Meeting 5pm Feb 13th Wed - No Foundation Students Feb 16th Thu - Bunnings Barbeque (Melton) Feb 18th Mon - Assembly 9:10-9:30am Grade 5C Feb 18th– March 2nd - Bookfair Feb 19th-22nd - Grade 5/6 Camp—Kyneton Feb 20th Wed - No Foundation Students

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY Our first School Assembly for 2019 will be conducted on Monday 11th February, in our Senior Building commencing at 9:10 and concluding at 9:30am. The first assembly will feature our Grade 6 students introducing their Foundation buddies which is a wonderful event. We encourage everyone to attend our weekly assembly watch each performance.

2019 BOOKLIST / LEVIES & VOLUNTARY FEES Booklist and Levies information sheets are on the following pages. Invoices were sent home yesterday. Statements are sent home at the beginning of each month only if there is an outstanding amount. These will be sent via email. These can be paid via BPay (preferred option, EFT or Cash ). Payment plans are available if required and can be set up with the office. There will be a drop box in the office for notes and money. Please ensure that all money is in a named envelope (we have there is the office if required). Voluntary Fees can be made to the school anytime through the year. The Voluntary Contribution is a donation towards our Buildings and Grounds.

SCHOOL PHOTOS Our School Photos will be taken on Friday, MARCH 8th commencing at 9am. Students are required to be in full school uniform. Order forms will be sent home when they arrive.

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS - Tuesday 5th March Interviews will be conducted at our school on Tuesday 5th March, commencing at 1:30pm and concluding at 5:30pm. It is very important that all parents take this opportunity for a Parent/Teacher Interview. Bookings will be done online. Information will be sent out in the next Newsletter. VISITOR REGISTER & SIGN IN/OUT BOOK Our sign in/out register for students/visitors/parents is located at our front office. Can you please ensure that if you are collecting your child from class early that you sign the register. Visitors must wear a visitor’s badge and ensure to sign out and return the badge to the office.

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING Our first meeting of our School Council for the 2018 School Year will be held on Tuesday 12th February commencing at 5pm in our school staffroom. TERM 1 CURRICULUM DAY Tuesday March 12th is a designated Curriculum Day. Our school will be joining local schools who form the “Moorabool Network” in a day of Professional Development at the Bungaree Community Centre.

WELCOME NIGHT — FOUNDATION & NEW FAMILIES

Our school will be conducting a welcome night on Thursday February 28th. The night will

commence at 5pm and conclude at 6:30pm. The night gives everyone a chance to meet all parents,

students and staff in a relaxed, informal manner. Everyone is encouraged to BYO food and drinks.

The staff will be operating the BBQ and are only too happy to cook any food you might need

cooked, in an expertise manner. Our school will be supplying, bread, tomato sauce and napkins.

Games and activities will be organised by our dedicated staff (eg: basketball, cricket etc). Everyone is

invited and we hope you can attend.

FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS If your child requires medication, short and long term, parents/guardians will need to attend the front office to fill out and sign a consent request form. NO medications, including Panadol and Ventolin, are to be kept in student’s bags or the responsibility of the classroom teacher unless arrangements have been made with your child’s teacher - forms will still need to be obtained from the front office and filled out. All medications need to have an expiry date clearly marked. Once the expiry has exceeded the school will dispose of the medication and parents/guardians will need to replace it. A note will be sent home with your child when the expiry is nearing. If your child suffers from Asthma, an up to date asthma plan is required. As part of the policy for all Victorian Schools the Department of Education guidelines state that an asthma plan needs to be completed by a Medical Practitioner. Should you have concerns, please feel free to contact the school.

FUNDRAISING - FIRST MEETING - Monday 18th Feb (after assembly) Fundraising within our school is run by volunteering parents. We meet regularly (usually once a month for 1 hour). Our school relies on fundraising as all monies raised by our Fundraising Committee go directly towards providing better facilities, resources and education for all of the children of our school. We are looking for new parents to join our com m ittee. Our first m eeting w ill be on Monday 18th February at 9:30am where we will set our calendar for the year. The more people on board the less for everyone to do.

WE NEED EXTRA HANDS and new ideas are always welcome

Jump on board and help our children!

SCHOOL BANKING Our 2019 School Banking will begin on Thursday 14th February. This is a great way to encourage your child to learn to save. All information about our School Banking Program is available at our School Office.

WEEKLY ADVERTISING Our school is offering advertising space in our newsletter. The fee (for a business card size ad) is $30 per term or $50 per year. Please contact Karen in the office. EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS / BUS FORMS AND CONSENT FORMS These forms will be sent home earlier next week for all students except for new and Foundation students. Can you please ensure you update and complete all necessary forms and return them to the school office asap. SUN SMART Please ensure your child(ren) leave home with adequate sunscreen on their face, neck and arms etc. Teachers will be enforcing our schools: “NO HAT, NO PLAY” policy. All students and staff must wear a school uniform wide brimmed hat when outside. SICK / ABSENT FROM SCHOOL If your child is absent from school we require you to call the school to advise why your child is absent. If we are not contacted by 10:30am we are required to call and follow up as to the reason your child is not at school. DRESS CODE / SCHOOL UNIFORM A reminder that wearing of school uniform is COMPULSORY. Our school expects all children to be wearing school uniform at all times when attending our school. Singlet tops, brief shorts and thongs are not appropriate dress. Parents are asked to dress their children appropriately at all times. Black shoes /runners are the preferred option. NAMING PROPERTY Please clearly name ALL of your child’s property (eg, clothing, school bag, lunch box, pencils, etc) as it identifies the owner of each item and makes returning lost items possible.

UNIFORM SHOP Please note below, the days that the uniform shop is open. Should you require uniform outside of these times, please complete a form and drop into the office and the orders will be filled on those days. Our second hand uniform shop is also open on these days. All pieces are a gold coin donation.

TUESDAY 8:30-10am, 3-4pm, FRIDAY 8:30-10am, 3-4pm

CAMPS, SPORTS, EXCURSION FUND - Application and information attached If you have a current Health Care/Pension Card you will be eligible for the CSEF Funding (Government Funding—$125 per student per year). This money can be used for any Camp, Sporting Event and Excursion. It will sit on your school account as a credit until we are advised how you would like to allocate it. Forms are available at the school office (or see attachment). We will need a copy of your card. Can you please return your application and copy of the card to the school office by 21st February. If you applied last year you do not need to apply again. Your application will automatically be rolled over. Foundation Students who are eligible for the above will also be entitled to a Uniform Pack through State Schools Relief. This will include a jumper, shirt, pants and shoes.

CONVEYANCE ALLOWANCE This is funding available to parents who live more than 4.8km from their NEAREST school. If you live closer to another school and have chosen to attend our school, then this is not available. The department will confirm on their mapping tool as to the shortest distance. Application forms are available at the school office. PIE WARMERS Our school provides a pie warmer service for all children each day of the school year. Parents and children are reminded that all pie warmers MUST be WRAPPED IN ALFOIL and CLEARLY NAMED. Pasta /Rice dishes need to put into containers NOT just wrapped in foil as this leaks and makes a mess. Can you please ensure that if your child requires cutlery that you supply disposable cutlery in their lunch box as this is not the responsibility of the school.

Book Fair

Introducing our first Book Fair for 2019

As we are in the Summer season our theme is “Beach”

Book Fair will run daily from 18th Feb – 1st March

8.45-9.00am, 1.30-2.00pm & 3.30-4.00pm

Eftpos availableAll money raised goes towards MORE books for our library and learning resources for the classrooms

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OSHC) Below please find a price list and operation times for our Out of Hours School Care. Should you have any queries, you can call Leah on 5368 7027 (6:30-9am or 2:45-6:30pm) or our school office. All children using the centre must have an OHSC enrolment form completed before they can commence. These are available at the centre or at the school office.

OUT OF HOURS SCHOOL CARE

Operating Hours: 6:30am to 6:30pm

FEES: BEFORE SCHOOL CARE:

Full Session (6:30am - 8:45am) $23.00 per child

Half Session (8am - 8:45am) $11.50 per child

Half Session with breakfast $13.50 per child

AFTER SCHOOL CARE:

Full Session (3:30pm - 6:30pm) $25.00 per child

Half Session (3:30pm - 4pm) $12.50 per child

Additional Charges apply for late pickup

Handbooks are available at the School Office for from the OHSC Centre

SCHOOL BUS TRAVEL Attached to today’s newsletter is the Blackwood and Greendale School Bus timetable for 2019. If you any questions please contact the bus co-ordinators: 1. Blackwood Bus—Mr Crilly Bus Driver - Costas 2. Greendale Bus—Mr Marquand Bus Driver - Rod **All bus seating will be allocated by the end of February. It is extremely important that our students use both School Bus services to ensure the future of both buses. Please remember that it is a free service with only Myrniong Primary School students travelling on each bus. Bus route and times on the following page. A note will be sent home regarding bus travel with/without seatbelts which we will need you to complete asap and return to school.

GREENDALE – MYRNIONG PRIMARY SCHOOL - Driver - Rod

ROUTE AM: 8:22 GREENDALE HOTEL 3:35 ARRIVE MYRNIONG PRIMARY SCHOOL 3:23 NAPOLEON STREET, 3:40 DEPART MYRNIONG PRIMARY SCHOOL 8:25 SHUTTER AVENUE 3:47 MT BLACKWOOD RD & MUIRS RD 8:27 LA COTE ROAD 3:49 MUIRS & KOREBEIT RD 8:28 HASTINGS ROAD 3:53 HASTINGS RD 8:31 MUIRS & KOROBEIT ROAD 3:55 LA COTE RD 8:34 MUIRS & MT BLACKWOOD ROAD 3:57 SHUTTER AV 8:40 ARRIVE - MYRNIONG PRIMARY SCHOOL 3:58 NAPOLEON ST 4:00 GREENDALE HOTEL

BLACKWOOD – MYRNIONG PRIMARY SCHOOL - Driver -Costas

ROUTE AM 8:15 BLACKWOOD CENTRE 3:35 ARRIVE MYRNIONG PRIMARY SCHOOL 8:21 MOUNT BLACKWOOD ROAD 3:3:40 DEPART MYRNIONG P.S 8:22 COWANS DRIVE 3:55 DALES CREEK AVENUE 8:25 DALES CREEK AVENUE 3:58 COWANS DRIVE 8:40 ARRIVE MYRNIONG PRIMARY SCHOOL 3:59 MY BLACKWOOD ROAD 4:06 CANN STREET 4:08 COBB & CO. TEA ROOMS 4:10 BLACKWOOD CENTRE

FLEXI BUZZ

A reminder to all families to remember to add the 2019 class boxes to

Flexibuzz and remove the old 2018 class boxes. There is no password to join the class space.

CANTEEN PRICE LIST 2019

Open Wed, Thur & Friday

Frozen Yogurt $1.50

Big M (Straw/Choc) ? $1.50

Prima (Juice) $1.00

Popcorn $1.00

Pretzels $1.00

Sultanas (box) $1.00

Jumpy’s $1.00

FRIDAY’S ONLY

Dixie Cups Ice Cream $1.50

Zooper Doopers .50c If the weather is over 30 degrees on any day, the canteen

will open for Zooper Doopers only

MYRNIONG PRIMARY SCHOOL

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

TERM 1, 2019

FEBRUARY 4th First Day for Foundation Students

6TH No Foundation Students

12th School Council Meeting

13th No Foundation Students

16th Bunnings Barbeque Melton

18th – 1ST Mar Book Fair

19th – 22nd Grade 5/6 Camp (PGL Adventure Camp Kyneton)

20th No Foundation Students

27th No Foundation Students

28th Feb Welcome Barbeque – Foundation & New Students

MARCH 5th Parent Teacher Interviews 1:30-5:30pm

3-6 Science Incursion

7th Special Lunch Day

8th School Photos

11th Labour Day Public Holiday

12th Curriculum Day – Student Free Day

13th – 15th Grade 3 / 4 Camp

19th School Council AGM

28th Grade 3/ 4 Earth Ed

APRIL 1st Sports Day – Masons Lane, Bacchus Marsh

4th Special Lunch Day

5th April Last Day Term 1 – Easter Raffle Drawn Assembly 2pm – 2:30pm, Early Dismissal 2:30pm

All dates are subject to change

Costs are approximates in some cases and may change. Events may be added, amended or cancelled during the year. All changes will be pub-lished in the weekly Newsletter. Thank you.