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Newsletter No 40 Thursday, 11th December, 2014

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Staff leaving I would like to thank on behalf of the Rangebank community, Mrs Helen Jellett who is retiring at the end of this year, Mrs Theresa Lowe, Mrs Tanya Wright and Mrs Janine Purvis who are all leaving our school. Together with Mrs Tammy Little a teacher aide who has left our school about 2 weeks ago. W e would like to express our sincere thanks for contribution to the education of our children and for the friendship you have expressed to our staff and parents. We wish each staff member all the best for their future endeavours. Parent partnership

As the year begins to close, we the staff of Rangebank Primary School would like to thank our parents for their support throughout 2014. There may have been times when you questioned decisions or processes but this year, together, we have combined to support your child(ren). This would have been through difficult situations, enjoyable situations and anxious situations. Each student at Rangebank knows their teachers and staff together with your support at home are working together to assist them to be as well educated as possible. Together, we have been able to provide a stable environment for each child in which learning can grow. In a chaotic environment, learning can be extremely difficult so a stable environment is important. Rangebank Primary is proud of our achievements this year as I'm sure you are too. Improved Naplan results for years 3 and years 5 in writing, reading, numeracy. Improved parent survey results, improved staff opinion results. We have been particularly pleased to say that across the school our writing has improved which has been due largely to our VCOP program. You may have to ask your child what VCOP is. Student engagement suggests that the majority of our children are indeed connected with their teachers and keen learners. A wonderful stepping stone for an even better 2015. Parent Helpers Morning Tea

We had the pleasure of thanking many of our volunteers on Tuesday with a special morning tea provided by the staff at Rangebank. With over 30 volunteers in attendance it was a great time to reflect on the importance of being a positive role model for your children. A number of our parents are unable to assist during the day but assist in other ways where they can. Those who can help during the day such as our breakfast club, canteen, Thursday fruit cutters, school council, reading Mums and Dads, excursion helpers, painter of our fence, RE teachers, fund raisers and many others have provided our children with much needed support. As I said on the day, “We cannot repay these volunteers for all the work they have generated”. All we can do is say, “Thank You”. Christmas

A number of students are leaving early or may have already left so I take

this opportunity to wish each and everyone a very Merry Christmas and

very Happy New Year. May the New Year bring great joy to you all.

Colin Avery– A Very Merry Principal

Term 4 Upcoming Events

Sunsmart Term

School Hats to be worn

Thursday 11th Dec

Grade 6 Graduation

Amstel Golf Club

Monday 15th Dec

Book Lists sent home

with reports

Tuesday 16th Dec

Scrapbook Viewing

Thursday 18th Dec

Last School Day for

Students. Finish 3.15pm

Our motto:Our motto:Our motto:Our motto: Dream, Believe, Strive, Achieve Our Vision: Our Vision: Our Vision: Our Vision: To grow our student’s learning from their point of need with the triple Ps

in mind—Personalisation, Precision and Professional Learning.

School Banking Every Tuesday Every 10 weeks of banking you can order a prize

Enrolment Packs available For 2015

Sherpa Kids Before & After School Care at Rangebank

Primary School Enrolments Packs available at

the office Phone Rose: 0413 137 571 or

Canteen Sales Last Day

Friday 12th December No window sales or lunch order

next week

Thursday 11th December Grade 6 Graduation

Amstel Golf Club

Monday 15th December Book Lists sent home with reports

Tuesday 16th December Scrapbook Viewing from 3.15pm –4.00pm

Thursday 18th December Last School Day for Students

Friday 19th December Planning Day for Staff

Last Day Of School Thursday 18th December

Finish at 3.15pm …………………………..

Book Sales Day Tuesday 27th January 8.00am –12.00 midday

& 1.30pm- 4.00pm

…………………………… School Terms 2015

Term 1 29th January to 27th March

Term 2 13th April to 26th June

Term 3 13th July to 18th September

Term 4 5th October to 18th December

Certificate of Attendance Students who have had excellence attendance this term will receive a Certificate of Attendance and will be eligible to win the $30 gift voucher prize. It is important for your child to be at school every day. Excellence attendance includes being at school all day from 9:00-3:15pm with no early departures or late arrivals. We would like to congratulate all students who received a certificate. Over 120 students received a certificate. Congratulations to

all students who received a certificate.

Grade Awards Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 –Term 4 2014

NUMBER

3A: John Herman, 3B: Matthew Cadusch, 3C: Hope Joseph,

4A: David Le, 4B: Matthew Jenkins, 5A: Caitlin Clarke,

5B: Josh Cain, 6A: Chris Clapton 6B: Beth Clark

ENGLISH

3A: Kailey Martin, 3B; Ky Williams, 3C: Amber Jade

Rawle

4A: Taylah Reed, 4B: Ishujot Kaur, 5A: Mara Maalo, 5B:Olivia Smith, 6A: Emily Morss, 6B:Vanshika Kataria

CITIZEN

3A: Jamie-Lee Christiansen, 3B: Isabella Archer,

3C: Kaitlyn Cooper, 4A: Brody Ball, 4B: Abbi Cooney,

5A: Falua Isaako, 5B: Tamati De Thierry, 6A: Braydon Meyer, 6B: Chloe Ferguson

ART

3B: Jaryd Reyes, 4A: Jeorga-Tae Pellow, 5A: Lonetta T Fonetti, 6A:Elizabeth Halton

HINDI

3B: Felicity Allen, 4A: Byron Manley, 5B: Lee Thompson,

6A: Jasmine Gibson

MUSIC

3A: Brayden Woodfine, 4B: Hope Sevenich, 5B: Chloe Watts, 6B: Joshua Attard

PE

3A: Liam Duyn, 4B: Chloe Gibson, 5B:Umer Farooq,

6A: Kaylee Herman

SCIENCE

3A: Rees Jones, 4A: Abby Sipos, 5B: Tara Al Shoui,

6B: Jade Thomson

Medications Please ensure your child/’s medication is collected before end

of term. This also includes inhalers and spacers.

2015 If you would like your child to have medication administered

at school please fill in a medication form from the office. .Make sure your child’s medication is clearly labelled

with their name and grade on it.

Inhalers Please supply your child with a spacer if your child uses a

inhaler. Place the inhaler and spacer in a clearly marked zip lock bag or container and check the expiry date on

the inhaler.

Antihistamines If your child suffers from allergies, it would be a good idea

to supply the school with antihistamine medication.

Change of Information

If your child/ren are not returning to Rangebank Primary in 2015 please let the office know as soon as possible, so

transfers can be organised. Please also update the office if there have been any changes in your circumstances such as phone numbers, addresses, access/

restriction court orders, emergency contacts etc.

Schools are often looking for organisations who are able to assist us.

Stockdale and Leggo Real Estate have very generously offered to

assist us in marketing our school in the Cranbourne area. In return,

we are very happy to encourage our community to use Stockdale and

Leggo Cranbourne as a worthy company to contact if you are wishing

to buy, sell or lease your home. Please speak to our fabulous office

people who will forward your name onto Stockdale and Leggo. This

also applies to family, friends or acquaintances.

The school then profits from a recommendation fee and of

course the communication to new families ‘that Rangebank Primary is

a great school’ is passed on by Stockdale and Leggo.

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Learning to play a musical instrument has been shown to have great

WE ARE NOW AT RANGEBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL!

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Every session runs for 45 minutes with activities that will develop their skills in dribbling,

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the weather is like it will always be on. For clinic locations, session times and fees, please call Greg

on 0413 919 727 or email at supersoccerclinic@gmail.com

With every $25 spent you help the school achieve a $1

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Rangebank Primary School Would like to thank our wonderful

Parent Helpers for all their wonderful help and support throughout the

school. …………………………………

Rangebank Primary would like to wish all parents and students a

Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year

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Rangebank’s Grade 5 & 6 Choirs Delight Nursing Home Residents!

Last Friday Grade 5 choir sang Christmas carols for the residents at Melville Grange Hostel, in Berwick. Voices were magnifi-cent and they were gratefully applauded! A spread was put on for the students after the event, for which they were very grateful. They returned to school and the Grade 6 choir was collected. The Grade 6 choir had lunch at Tregenza’s Farm and went on to sing at Regis Sherwood Aged Care. They sang beautifully and delighted residents! A brief snack was supplied before heading back to school. A busy day was had by all! But the students benefitted tremendously by giving of themselves and making connections in the community! Many thanks to Mr Ramsay, who drove one of the buses and helped make it a memorable day!

SHERPA KIDS 2015 ENROLMENTS AT Rangebank Primary School

SENIOR BUILDING RM 16 B E F O R E & A F T E R S C H O O L C A R E

BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2015 AND WILL CLOSE ON 15TH DECEMBER 2014

FORMS AVAILABLE AT MAIN OFFICE, AT THE SHERPA ROOM OR REQUEST FROM

VIC@SHERPA-KIDS.COM.AU OR CALL ON 9909 7204 OR 0413 137 571

LIMITED PLACES - SO BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

WHAT WE OFFER *Low fees from $14.50 to $17.00 per booked session (excluding CCB & CCR) compared to other

schools where costs begin at $20 to $26 per session. *Safety & security of your children as they do not leave the premises until picked up by you.

*Staff escort for Prep children to and from their classrooms. *Fun filled interactive programs led by qualified, caring and supportive staff

*Healthy snacks, fresh fruit and breakfast daily. *Popcorn munchies and ice cream on Fridays with a movie.

*Homework assistance, reading, maths and sports. *Early open and late close times for your convenience.

ALL COMPLETED FORMS MUST BE RETURNED BY MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER, 2014

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