Burwood Heights Primary School’s goal is to educate the whole child.

Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Phone: 9803 8311 Website: www.burwoodhps.vic.edu.au

Email: burwood.heights.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Issue 8

24th May, 2019

RABBITS AND HENS HAVE NEW SAFETY COUP

Thank you to the generosity of Mr and Mrs Costos, long-term supporters of our Outdoor Learning Classroom programme, our wonderful animal and bird enclosure has been upgraded and is now fox-proof. Mr and Mrs Costos opened their beach-side home dur-ing 2018 Victoria’s Open Garden Day, and the allocated proceeds were donated to our

school.

The Open Gardens Victoria open a collection of diverse gardens from food production gardens, designer to owner grown and maintained, huge to tiny, rural to metropolitan, eclectic and quirky and everything in between. The gardens are inspirational and to visit

such gardens is an exciting garden experience for young and old.

As we are aware, more and more foxes are living in the suburbs because there is more food available for them, than in rural areas. When it is dry, foxes come to built-up areas

looking for food, with chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs being easy targets.

Our students absolutely love the chickens and our animals and are a central focus of our Outdoor Learning Classroom. We are

confident now that these wonderful “members” of our community can rest easy at night! Thank you Mr and Mrs Costos.

(Please note that the dates/activities may change from time to time as circumstances demand. You will be advised as soon as possible if this occurs.)

FRIDAY 24TH MAY REAL LIFE ADVENTURE (Trees Alive)

MONDAY 27TH MAY POLICE VISIT (Senior School Students)

FRIDAY 31ST MAY JUNIOR SCHOOL EXCURSION (Melbourne Zoo)

ASSEMBLY – ( 2.45pm in E. Wood Cen-tre)

MONDAY 3RD JUNE SCHOOL COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING (Education, Personnel & Ser-vices – 9.00am)

MONDAY 10TH JUNE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLI-DAY (No students attend school)

WEDNESDAY 12TH JUNE SCHOOL COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGS (Finance, Facilities & Re-sources – 5.30 & 6.30pm)

MONDAY 17TH JUNE SCHOOL COUNCIL

FRIDAY 14TH & 21ST JUNE ASSEMBLY (2.45pm in E. Wood Centre)

WINTER SPORT COMMENCES – (Senior School)_

WEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE S.R.C.- WACKY WEDNESDAY – CRAZY HAIR DAY

THURSDAY 27TH JUNE STUDENT REPORTS TO PARENTS

FRIDAY 28TH JUNE MUSICAL CONCERT (E. Wood Centre 1.30- 2.30)

(End of term – dismissal at 2.30 pm._)

MONDAY 15TH JULY TERM THREE COMMENCES

SCHOOL COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING (Education, Personnel & Ser-vices – 9.00am)

WEDNESDAY 17TH JULY SCHOOL COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGS (Finance, Facilities & Re-sources – 5.30 & 6.30pm)

FRIDAY 26TH JULY ASSEMBLY (2.45pm in E. Wood Centre)

WEDNESDAY 31ST JULY ONE HUNDRED DAYS OF PREP CELE-BRATIONS

MONDAY 12TH AUGUST SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING (EDUCATION;PERSONNEL & SER-VICES AT 9.00A.M.)

WEDNESDAY 21ST AUGUST ROTARY PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETI-TION

FRIDAY 23RD AUGUST SUMMER SPORT (SENIOR SCHOOL)

MONDAY 26TH AUGUST SCHOOL COUNCIL

THURSDAY 29TH AUGUST FATHER’S DAY STALL

MONDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER DISTRICT ATHLETICS

SECONDARY SCHOOL PLACEMENT TIMELINE – 2020

The state-wide placement timeline and procedures are being followed for those students wishing to enter a government school in

2020: -

All initial placement requests (first preferences) will be forwarded to the secondary school on 4th June.

We will notify parents of the results of the placements applications, in writing, on 7th August 2019.

Parents/Carers may commence lodging non-placement appeals for secondary schools on 9th August

Orientation Day will be conducted on 11th December for Year Six students.

NAPLAN

As many of you have asked me about the reports of widespread technical difficulties for students sitting NAPLAN on-line last week, I offer the following information. There is no doubt that the difficulties experienced this year are considerable, with schools not being able to log-on to the NAPLAN system, with system drop-outs and bandwidth. ACARA will be investigating such issues to rectify this matter. Reports have indicated that the controversy last week with NAPLAN has once again highlighted concerns by many. The stress on staff and students was real, even though the students were able to do the test week. This has, according to some, put the “integrity” of the assessment into question, as has students being able to do the assessment on other days on the paper tests. The assessment system itself has been under scrutiny for some time and a review has been requested in order to reform the as-sessment system. I am unable to provide any further information at this stage about the future of NAPLAN. Maybe the assess-ment landscape will evolve into something different. Please be assured that the difficulties experienced by schools last week has not affected your child, as we conducted the NAPLAN by paper and pen process. If you require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

2020 KINDERGARTEN AND PREP ENROLMENTS

It is that time of year when schools are commencing preparation for the following year and student numbers are critical to the school’s staffing structure. For many of you it must seem very early in the year, but for schools it is imperative that we have knowledge of numbers for staffing and other resources. I would ask you to please complete the required Student Admission Enrolment Form if you intend enrolling your child at Burwood Heights Primary School and Kindergarten in 2020. This form is available from the main office or on the school’s website. It can be forwarded by mail if requested. Website:

www.burwoodhps.vic.edu.au

District Cross Country

Forty-eight students from Middle School and Senior School competed against other schools in the District

Cross Country Competition. Despite the tough weather conditions and the terrain all students did their best

and represented our school proudly. They showed determination, enthusiasm and commendable sportsman-

ship at all times. Amaya (Middle School) and Ebony (Senior School) proved their athletic ability and have

moved on to the next stage of the Victorian Cross Country Competition – the Division section – on 30th May.

Congratulations to all our athletes

Our best wishes go with Amaya and Ebony.

Good luck and well done!

Cyber Safety announcement: TikTok app

It has come our attention that some students have become aware of an app called “TikTok”.

Please find below a link to a review about the app.

This is a timely reminder to be vigilent about what apps and websites your children are using and viewing and to have

ongoing conversations with them about how to be safe online.

https://thecybersafetylady.com.au/2019/02/is-tiktok-safe-for-kids/

REMINDER - PARKING RESTRICTIONS

The provision of school crossings is an important service in providing a safe environment for our students.

To support the school crossing supervisors and to improve pedestrian safety outside our school, a number of parking restrictions are in place, including “No Stopping” areas. The “No Stopping“ areas are in place to improve sight lines for motorists and

school crossing supervisors to maximise the crossing’s exposure and safety of pedestrians.

Please be aware that you must park legally at all times. We have been advised that authorised officers will be patrolling

schools crossings.

The two-minute signs mean TWO MINUTES between the following times 8.30am to 9.15 am and 3.15 pm to 4.00pm. Your child should be “dropped off” and you should not need to alight from the car. If you need to enter the school, please do not park in the two-minute parking area.

The kindergarten children have enjoyed the

dramatic play areas that have allowed them

to role-play and be creative.

Children love pretending to be a Firefighter, Police Officer or Doctor and always enjoy cooking on the fire while camping at the

beach.

PREP AND JUNIOR SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDS

These students will receive their award at the next assembly: Friday 24th May, 2.45pm

Prep D: Hannah Ball and Alvin Mahendrata

Prep S: Charlie McInnes & Rahaf Aljazaari

Prep W: Jeremiah Pryor & Marcy Champ

1/2B: Zara Fang & Nicholas Lekos

1/2K: Airen Gorsuch & Justin Chen

1/2M: Lucas Signorelli & Josi Hamilton

1/2R: Momin Murtaza and Haley Wang

3/4E: Joshua Brice & Sivi Ragu

3/4P: Manoli Mastorakis & Caitlin Van Tonder

3/4R: Samantha Tan & Evelyn Tan

3/4S: Angus Morrow & Georgia Tsiagalos

3/4W: Zali Beasley & Julia Morias-Rocha

5/6E: Mikayla Mangalino & Matthew Jackson

5/6F: Rain Tian & Arian Thalakada

5/6P: Estella Hill & Alex Nguyen

5/6K: William Tang & Ebony Wuttke

5/6L: Namya Nayak & Carlo Morgione

Happy Birthday to these students that have had a birthday

in May!

House Points Update

HEAD LICE

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Head lice are a common problem that usually affects school-aged children and their families. They can attach to the hair of anyone's head. It doesn't matter if the hair is clean or dirty. Head lice are also found worldwide in all different places, such as in

homes or schools or the country or city. And it doesn't matter how clean, dirty, rich, or poor the place or person is.

Though head lice may be a nuisance, they don't cause serious illness or carry any diseases. Head lice can be treated at home,

but it's important to check with the doctor first.

Here is information to help you check for, treat, and prevent the spread of head lice.

WHAT ARE HEAD LICE?

Head lice are tiny bugs about the size of a sesame seed (2–3 millimetres - mm) long. Their bodies are usually pale and grey, but their colour may vary. One of these tiny bugs is called a louse. Head lice feed on small amounts of blood from the scalp.

They can usually live one to two days without blood meal.

Lice lay and attach their eggs to hair close to the scalp. The eggs and their shell casings are called nits. They are oval and about the size of a knot in thread (0.8 mm long and 0.3 mm wide) and usually yellow to white. Some nits may blend in with some people's hair colour, making them hard to see, and are often confused for dandruff or hair spray droplets. Nits attach to

the hair with a sticky substance that holds them firmly in place. After the eggs hatch, the empty nits stay on the hair shaft.

WHAT IS THE LIFE CYCLE OF HEAD LICE?

Head lice live about twenty-eight days. They develop in three phases: egg (also called a nit), nymph, and adult louse.

Egg or nit. Eggs or nits hatch in six to nine days. Eggs are usually found within four to six mm of the scalp and do not

survive if they are farther away.

Nymph. The nymph looks like an adult head louse but is much smaller (about the size of a pinhead [1.5 mm]). Nymphs

become adults about seven days after hatching.

Adult louse. An adult louse can multiply fast and lay up to ten eggs a day. It takes only about twelve to fourteen days for

newly hatched eggs to reach adulthood.

This cycle can repeat itself every three weeks if head lice are left untreated.

Head lice are most common in preschool and primary school–aged children. Each year thousands of school-aged children in

the get head lice. Anyone can get head lice. Head lice are found worldwide.

Head lice are crawling insects. They cannot jump, hop, or fly. The main way head lice spread is from close, prolonged head-to-

head contact. There is a very small chance that head lice will spread by sharing items such as combs, brushes, and hats.

Itching on the areas where head lice are present is the most common symptom. However, it may take up to four to six weeks after lice get on the scalp before the scalp becomes sensitive to the lice saliva and begins to itch. Most of the itching happens

behind the ears or at the back of the neck. Also, itching caused by head lice can last for weeks, even after the lice are gone.

CHECKING FOR HEAD LICE

Regular checks for head lice are a good way to spot head lice before they have time to multiply and infest (are present in large

numbers) your child's head.

Seat your child in a brightly lit room.

Part the hair.

Look for crawling lice and for nits on your child's scalp a section at a time.

Live lice are hard to find. They avoid light and move quickly.

Nits will look like small white or yellow-brown specks and be firmly attached to the hair near the scalp. The easiest place to find them is at the hairline at the back of the neck or behind the ears. Nits can be confused with many other things such as dandruff, dirt particles, or hair spray droplets. The way to tell the difference is that nits are firmly attached to hair,

while dandruff, dirt, or other particles are not.

Use a fine-tooth comb to help you search the scalp section by section.

HEAD LICE TREATMENT

There are many treatments that can be purchased at a pharmacy. If you are concerned please check with your child's doctor before beginning any head lice treatment. The most effective way to treat head lice is with head lice medicine. After each treat-

ment, using the comb-out method every two to three days for two to three weeks may help remove the nits and eggs.

THE COMB-OUT METHOD

The comb-out method can be used to help check for nits and head lice or to help remove nits and head lice after head lice treat-

ment. However, the comb-out method usually doesn't work on its own to get rid of head lice.

HERE IS HOW YOU USE THE COMB-OUT METHOD:

Step 1: Wet your child's hair.

Step 2: Use a fine-tooth comb and comb through your child's hair in small sections.

Step 3: After each comb-through, wipe the comb on a wet paper towel. Examine the scalp, comb, and paper towel carefully.

Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you've combed through all of your child's hair.

Head lice medicine should be used only when it is certain that your child has living head lice. Check with your child's doctor before starting any head lice medicine. Also, when head lice medicines are used, it is important to use them safely.

HERE ARE SOME SAFETY GUIDELINES:

Follow the directions on the package exactly as written.

Never let children apply the medicine. Medicine should be applied by an adult.

Do not use medicine on a child two years or younger without first checking with your child's doctor.

Do not use or apply medicine to children if you are pregnant or breastfeeding without first checking with your doctor.

Always rinse the medicine off over a sink and not during a shower or bath, so the medicine doesn't run off the head onto oth-

er areas of skin. Place your child's head over a sink and rinse the medicine off with warm water (not hot water).

Never place a plastic bag on a child's head.

Do not leave a child alone with medicine in his or her hair.

Store medicine in a locked cabinet, out of sight and reach of children.

Check with your child's doctor before beginning a second or third treatment. Your child may need repeat treatment seven to

nine or nine to ten days after the first treatment depending on the medicine.

Ask your child's doctor if you have any questions or if treatments you have tried have not gotten rid of lice.

Warning: Never use dangerous products like gasoline or kerosene or medicines made for use on animals! Also, do not use home

remedies, such as petroleum jelly, mayonnaise, tub margarine, herbal oils, or olive oil, because no studies prove they work.

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