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Principal’s Report Amanda Williams

FPS and MAC Astronomy Night with the Victorian Astronomical Society On Tuesday 3rd December, the moon will be in the last quarter with sunlight shining across the moon allowing for some great moon gazing. In conjunction with Mount Alexander College and the Astronomical Society of Victoria, families will have the opportunity to observe the moon with some specialised telescopes on the roof of Mount Alexander College. Viewing will commence at 8.30pm and there will be a small admission charge of $5.00 per adult and a gold coin donation for children, which is to be paid upon admittance at the event at MAC. Further information regarding this event will be sent home shortly.

Funding Boost to FPS I am thrilled to announce that we have been successful in a funding application for improved accessibility for students at FPS. MP Danny Pearson has announced that FPS is to receive $225,000.00 to support the installation of ramps and improved accessibility to buildings and learning spaces. The Victorian Government promotes inclusive learning environments, including equal access to modern and functional learning spaces. The Accessible Buildings Program is one of the initiatives the Government provides to deliver this outcome. Applications to the ABP are assessed on a case-by-case basis due to the varied nature of accessibility requirements for individual students, staff members and parents.

Grounds Master Plan Update The countdown is on…3 weeks until the transformation commences!

2020 Foundation Story Time 2020 Foundation students have already started at FPS! Our transition program consists of a number of story times plus four orientation sessions. FPS Foundation parents also have preparation for school with an information evening/morning where a focus on starting school is provided, followed by targeted sessions on how to build Literacy and Numeracy supportive environments in the home. The transition is also supported with a number of our kindergartens visiting FPS and members of our team have already started visiting kindergartens. Such preparation ensures a great start to schooling for our Foundation students. >>>>Cont.

Flemington Primary School, Corner Mt Alexander Road & Flemington St , Flemington 3031

P.O. Box 7 , Flemington. 3031 Te l: 9376 7137

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email: f lemington.ps@edumail .v ic .gov.au

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Mission: We will provide learning opportunities in supportive and collaborative learning environments.

Vision: Students will realise their full potential, contributing to our school, our community and our world.

CALENDAR

FRI, 8 NOVEMBER Year 5/6 Sex Ed MON, 11 NOVEMBER Leonie’s Woodwind Soiree 6.30 in music room TUE, 12 NOVEMBER 2020 Prep Information Night 6pm WED, 13 NOVEMBER 2020 Prep Storytime 3.45-4.30pm FRI, 15 NOVEMBER Year 5/6 Sex Ed WED, 20 NOVEMBER 2020 Prep Storytime 3.45-4.30pm THUR-SUN, 21-24 NOVEMBER Recumbent Bike - Maryborough MON, 25 NOVEMBER School Council Meeting 6-8pm - Visitors must register attendance TUE, 26 NOVEMBER 1st 2020 Prep Transition 9-11am THUR, 28 NOVEMBER Rosey’s Piano Soiree 5.30PM THUR TO FRI, 28-29 NOVEMBER Year 2 Stringybark Lodge Camp MON, 2 DECEMBER Thank You Morning Tea in Hall TUE, 3 DECEMBER 2nd 2020 Prep Transition 9-11am THUR, 5 DECEMBER Grade 1 Movie Night 5.30-7.30pm SAT, 7 DECEMBER FPS Movie Night 6pm start with movie commencing at 8.30pm TUE, 10 DECEMBER 3rd 2020 Prep Transition 9-11am Year 6-7 Step up Day State Schools WED, 11 DECEMBER End of Year Instrumental Music Concert THUR, 12 DECEMBER Prep Twilight DAY MON, 16 DECEMBER Carols in the Amphi 4.00pm TUE, 17 DECEMBER Year 6 Graduation WED, 18 DECEMBER Secret Spy & AOK Celebration THUR, 19 DECEMBER Year 6 Big Day Out FRI, 20 DECEMBER Last Day Term 4 – school finishes 1.30pm 2020 TERM 1 MON, 27 JANUARY Curriculum Day – no school TUE, 28 JANUARY Year 1 to 6 start school WED, 29 JANUARY

Foundation first day

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2020 Class structures The following structures have been set up for 2020. Every year teachers work towards developing a structure that will best cater for our students. We do this in a collaborative way taking into account teacher input, student learning needs and consultation with our Senior Education Improvement Leader – SEIL- Allana Bryant plus our Consultative Committee represented by the AEU, Educational Support, Principal class, Business Manager and teachers from junior, middle, senior and specialist teams. In 2020, our class sizes will grow from 15 classes to 17 classes. This will also see a reduction in numbers of students in classes as well.

Foundation 3 x classes

One 3 x classes

Two 3 x classes

Three/Four 4 x classes

Five/Six 4 x classes

The choice of straight classes in the year one and two levels was decided in consultation with staff and our Senior Education Improvement Leader so as to provide a stronger foundation in the first years of schooling. In 2020, the FPS Response To Intervention program will continue across all year levels as well as teacher- peer observations, instructional rounds, student centred coaching and principal observations. Our data for both teachers and students indicates that these additional supports introduced in 2019 have been beneficial for all. Parents and carers will be informed of their child’s class in the final week of school. For an explanation of the process of how classes are formed please see our latest policy that is available for input on our website https://www.flemingtonps.vic.edu.au/

Recumbent Bike The year 6s are busy training for the big race in Maryborough in 3 weeks. Thank you to all parents who have supported this great event this year by fundraising, running training sessions and attendance at the camp. Please watch out for the bikes on our running track as you arrive and depart the school- our riders are getting faster by the day! Happy Learning!

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WILL YOUR CHILD/REN BE AT FLEMINGTON PS IN 2020?

If you know your child / children will not be returning to Flemington PS in 2020 or if they will be only here for a short time e.g. you could be moving in Term 1, please fill in below if you have not already informed the school. Please submit this form to the school office by Friday 6th September 2019 or earlier. CHILDREN NOT ATTENDING FLEMINGTON P.S. IN 2020

Name: ……………………………..…………… Grade and Year level in 2019: …………………….……

Name: ……………………………..…………… Grade and Year level in 2019: ……………………….…

Name: ……………………………..…………… Grade and Year level in 2019: ……………………….…

Finishing date: …………………..………… New school (if known): .……………………….……………………

………………………………………………………….Signature of parent/guardian

Visual Arts- Roz Kennedy -3 days

Music-Vern O’Hara-3 days

Health & Physical Education-4 days

Languages Mandarin- Shawn Wang-3 days

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Office News Office Hours, 8.30am – 4.00pm Monday to Friday

2020 Essential Student Learning Items & Voluntary Financial Contributions

These forms have been sent home. Parents, we are hoping that payment and all forms could be returned to the office by Friday 22nd November 2019. Please contact the office if you have any questions. Please note, grade 5 and 6 book packs need to be ordered online or parents can purchase these based on the booklist form sent home.

Note: All families with an eligible Health Care Card in 2019 will have an automatic application for CSEF in 2020 and new applications can be submitted in Term 1 2020 for CSEF of $125 per child; which may assist with other 2020 excursions. CSEF 2020

If you applied for the CSEF at this school in 2019, you do not need to complete an application form in 2020 unless there has been a change in your family circumstances. This school will apply for the CSEF on your behalf.

You will only need to submit the attached 2020 application form if any of the following changes have occurred:

New Student Enrolments Changed Family Circumstances New Concession Card

Please note 2020 CSEF eligibility will be subject to the parent/legal guardian’s concession card being successfully validated with Centrelink on the first day of either Term 1 (28 January 2020) or Term 2 (14 April 2020) and parents/guardians will be advised if an issue arises. If you are required to submit a 2020 CSEF form, please do this before the end of the school year so that you don’t over look your CSEF entitlement.

Pupil of the Week Week begin 28 October 2019

Grade Student Grade Student Grade Student Grade Student

Prep A Abdulahi M Prep B Eve H Prep C Hugo S

1/2A James M 1/2B Mariama M 1/2C Finnegan O 1/2D Charlie S

3/4A Felix P 3/4B Angus B 3/4C Nasra D 3/4D Rishi P

5A Sadia H 5B Amelia W

6A Aidan S James L

6B Raqiya M Specialist - Music

Nura A

Pupil of the Week Week begin 4 November 2019

Grade Student Grade Student Grade Student Grade Student

Prep A Prep B Henrietta C Prep C

1/2A 1/2B 1/2C Katherine P 1/2D Fleur F-R

3/4A Suri B 3/4B Narayanan V 3/4C Liam A 3/4D

5A 5B

6A 6B Jack R Specialist

Parking in staff car parks Parents/carers are reminded that the staff car parks are not to be used by parents/carers. Our staff are constantly leaving for meetings and require their car parks to be vacant when they arrive back at school.

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Art News Roslyn Kennedy

THE DECORATION PROJECT

Students at Flemington Primary School have participated in Moonee Valley's 'Decoration Project'. This project is part of the carols in Queens Park. Carols in Queen Park is Moonee Valley City Council's flagship Christmas celebration event held in the stunning surrounds of Queens Park, Moonee Ponds. This much- loved event presents an afternoon and evening of celebration with programmed entertainment and free children's activities. This year our students (and other schools) have participated by designing a decoration to celebrate the holidays and Summer.

Our designs will be specially printed and hung at 2 locations: The Christmas Tree on Mount Alexander Road On the front of the stage at Carols in Queens Park on Saturday 7 December

Music News Vern O’Hara

FPS School Concert 2019 video’s

Peter Hormann videoed the school concert held at the end of last term and has made the video’s available for you to watch. For those wanting to have the videos as a permanent keepsake, please download and store on your own computer/device. These video’s are for you and your family and friends to watch and enjoy, but are not to be shared to any social media sites due to student privacy issues and in accordance with the school’s Photographing and Filming Students Policy. Click on the hyperlink below to access the videos on Vimeo using the provided password.

https://vimeo.com/showcase/6512892

Password: “flemington1”

Music Soiree Leonie’s Woodwind Soiree on Monday 11th November at 6.30pm in music room. Please RSVP Leonie on 0438 848 565 by text. Rosey’s Piano Soiree on Thursday 28th November at 5.30pm

OSHC Program Camp Australia manages the Before & After School Care program. All bookings, absences and payments need to be made through the Camp Australia website.

Do not leave messages on the school answering machine.

Customer Service

8.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday

1300 105 343

Website www.campaustralia.com.au

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