Newsletter No. 15 19th May, 2015

In This Issue: Education Week Working Bee FAMPA

NAPLAN Testing Program Reminders Notices Recently Sent Home

Dear Parents, This week is designated ‘Education Week’ in government schools. It is a week set aside to celebrate state education. We have several activities happening this week to showcase our school in the community. They include: School Tours - On Saturday morning Garry and I

hosted about 30 families through the school. There

will be another school information session for

prospective 2016 families on Wednesday evening

at 7.30pm in the Prep Learning Community.

Parent Walk Throughs - Many of you have

indicated you will be attending the ‘Parent Walk

Throughs’ based on the Maths curriculum. We

have had the pleasure of taking Years 1 and 2 and

Years 3 and 4 parents on walkthroughs so far this

week. It is always a privilege to share and

celebrate the learning journey of our children. I

think many people commented on how complex it

is to teach maths concepts and the change of

teaching styles and methods since we were at

school. I would like to acknowledge and thank the

teachers for planning such informative sessions.

Working Bee We could not have asked for a more beautiful day for the working bee held last Saturday afternoon. Thanks to approximately 50 families and a group of hardworking dads who were onsite at 9am. Many tasks were completed on the day. Jobs completed were: -A new retaining wall

and seat installed outside the art room.

2015 Term 2 May Monday 18 – 22 Prep Swimming

continues Wednesday 20 Information Evening –

7.30pm (2016 Preps) Friday 22 GIDSSA Cross

Country June Tuesday 2 Dress Rehearsal for

M-Z cast Wednesday 3 Dress Rehearsal for

A-L cast Monday 8 Queen’s Birthday –

Public Holiday Wednesday 10 School Production

A – L Cast Rehearsal at George Wood PAC 9am – 3pm

Thursday 11 M – Z Cast June 19 Curriculum Day Friday 26 End of Term 2 –

dismissal at 2.30pm Term 3 July Monday 13 Term 3 commences August Thursday 6 HART ART Opening

7.30pm Friday 7 HART ART Sales Saturday 8 HART ART – Main

Day Wednesday 19 Hartwell House

Athletics Years 3-6 Monday 24 - 28 Year 5 Camp September Friday 18 End of Term 3 October Monday 5 Start of Term 4

-Digging out the existing garden beds and replanting and planting preparation -General tidy up of gardens

-Weeding, sweeping, clearing gutters etc.

-Continuing the fence plinth along Merton Street. -Sweeping the Milverton Street pathways -Planting trees -Collection of leaves in the Year 6 garden We had many children come along and assist with sweeping and digging for the afternoon. All children received their ‘Green Thumb Award’ and we really appreciated their enthusiasm with all the jobs. Thanks to the hard work of the families our school looks spectacular. A special mention of thanks to Scott Taylor, Andrew Martin and their band of helpers who built the retaining wall and to Jenny Martin who organised the supplies for the BBQ. FAMPA The Year 2 FAMPA program begins this week on Wednesday evening in the Year 5 Learning Community (near the downstairs library). This is a wonderful evening of maths and at this stage I know we have a couple of spots left – if you would like to participate please contact the office. Thank you very much to the loyal band of FAMPA parents who run this program for our students so efficiently and enthusiastically. NAPLAN Testing Program The annual Naplan tests were completed last week. The Naplan results will be available later in the year for all parents in Year 3 and 5. Reminders

‘Beauty and the Beast’ – Our preparation continues for a whole school production. Bus Permission: We ask that you assist us by

returning all bus notices as soon as possible.

Ticket Sales: Please be aware the notice for the ticket sales will be distributed tomorrow. We aim to ensure all families receive tickets and ask that you read and return the notice as soon as possible to assist with our organisation.

Notices Recently Sent Home

Year 5 Writer Incursion

Re-order of Year 6 hoodies

Lisa Banks Acting Principal SCHOOL PRODUCTION – Dress Rehearsal Dates Please note that the dress rehearsals for Beauty and the Beast will take place on Tuesday 2nd June for Cast M-Z and Wednesday 3rd June for Cast A-L. There was a mistake in the original note sent home which will have confused parents. Please

make sure your child brings the required items of clothing to school on these days. Clare Hyland Music Teacher

PE UPDATE GLEN IRIS DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY We wish our Cross Country Team every success as they head to Nettleton Park this Friday, to compete in the Glen Iris District Cross Country event. Our 62 member team will be led by our very talented captains Hugh (S6S) and Saskia (S6O). Congratulations to these two outstanding Year 6 leaders on their selection as our 2015 XC Captains, a very well earned and well deserved reward for their great racing. Best wishes to all of our runners for their respective races. GO HARTWELL!

RUNNING GROUP As stated in last week’s newsletter, there will be no running group this week. I will meet with the XC runners to discuss training.

YEAR 6 INTERSCHOOL SPORT Year 6 Interschool Sport resumes this Thursday as we play host to Solway PS. Well done to our Year 6 students for the great sportsmanship they have demonstrated throughout the first two rounds. Keep up the great effort.

YEAR 5 BIKE ED The Year 5 Bike Ed program is about to begin the On-Road Ride component of the program. I am still seeking parent volunteers to accompany me on these rides over the next two weeks (20/5: 11am-1pm , 26/5, 27/5 & 28/5 all 1pm-1.30pm). I cannot conduct these rides without adequate adult supervision, so if you can spare some time to assist please email me asap bayes.joanne.l@edumail.vic.gov.au Thank you.

JUNIOR HOOP TIME TRIALS A reminder the Junior Hoop Time Basketball trials for Year 3 & 4 students are on the following dates. Trials conducted at HPS BOYS: TUESDAY 19TH MAY & WEDNESDAY 20TH MAY @ 8AM GIRLS: TUESDAY 26TH MAY & WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY @ 8AM Have a terrific week. Jo Bayes PE Teacher and Sport Co-ordinator Entertainment Books 2015/16-Books are available for purchase and pick up at the school office The new Memberships are available now and packed with thousands of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers. For just $65, you'll receive over $20,000 worth of valuable offers. Use just a few of these offers and you'll more than cover the cost of your Membership!

Good Food Shop New Term 2 Autumn Menu A New Term 2 Autumn Menu was distributed last week. A copy is available from the office and is also posted on our website. Helpers We encourage helpers to pop in to the Tuckshop on a Wednesday or Friday if able to help. We really value your assistance. Good Food Shop Rosters for this week

Roster Wednesday 20.05.15

30min 9.00 –

9.30am

1st Shift 9.00am-

11.00

Julie Viola

2nd Shift 11.00-

1.00

Alison Watson

Julie-Ann Taylor

Full Session 9.00am-

1.00pm

Roster Friday 22.05.2015

30min 9.00 –

9.30am

1st Shift 9.00am-

11.00

Noȅl Jones

More helpers please

2nd Shift 11.00-

1.00

Diane Johnson(Kaia’s

grandmother), Sybilla

Boyd-Fox, Caroline

Morpeth

Full Session 9.00am-

1.00pm

Catriona McCraw 0409 097 000 Canteen Manager

Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop is will be open on every alternate Tuesday from 8.45 – 9.00am for fittings only. The Uniform Shop will be open next on: Tuesday 2nd June Tuesday 16th June All orders must be processed in the school office first. If you need to place an order, please pick up an order form from the office or download one from the school’s website and place the order through the office. There will be approximately a two-three week wait on all orders as we are unable to store large quantities of stock. Hats and folios are available to purchase from the office. cpedder@bigpond.com Nikki Matchett nicole.matchett@yahoo.com.au

Sick Bay Washing Roster Thank you for volunteering to go on the sickbay washing roster. The roster for 2015 is below. If you are unable to do the week you were allocated, please swap with someone else on the roster. Could you please collect the sheets on Friday and return them some time the following week. If you require any assistance please see the office staff. Week ending:-

Term

2

22.5.15 Noȅl Jones Carys PC

29.5.15 Melissa Ellwood Isaac 5M

5.6.15 Jodie Gamble Charlie 3F

12.6.15 Ruth Chien Jared Lim PC

19.6.15 Nicole Bainbridge Mia 5D

26.6.15 Imogen McKendry Imogen 5G

Emergency Names

Meta Holdgate Mia 3G

Liz Tritton Gus 1O

Helen Porter James 2C

Michelle Hopkins Thomas 2C

Shivani Bhatnagar Siddh P

Support Services, Rosters, Community & Social Events

Social Calendar M4A Parent’s Dinner

Where: Mimi’s - 132 Highfield Rd Camberwell

When: Wed 27th May 7pm

See flyer for more details

Grade 3 Social Function

Where: Fordham Ave Milkbar

When: Saturday, June 13th 7pm

See flyer for more details

Save the date – Prep Parents’ Social

Where: to be confirmed

When: Saturday 20th June at 7.30pm

Year 5 Coffee morning

Where: ‘Three Ducks in a row’

122 Highfield Rd, Camberwell

When: Friday, 12th June (9am after drop off)

see flyer for more details

J2C Coffee Morning

Where; Milk Bar (116 Fordham Ave

Camberwell)

When: Wednesday 27th May 9.10am - Just

following drop off

Year 2 Parents Night Out – Save the date

Saturday 25th July (Term 3)

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