RESEARCH PRIMARY SCHOOL 1570 Main Road Research 3095 Tel 9437 1917 Fax 9437 1058

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SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Tuesday 11 September 2018 Newsletter No. 15

2019 - Looking ahead

Thurs 13 & Fri 14 Sept Friday 14 September Monday 17 September Tuesday 18 September Wednesday 19 September Thursday 20 September Friday 21 September Friday 21 September Monday 8 October Tuesday 9 October Tuesday 16 October Thurs 18 & Friday 19 Oct Sunday 21 October Monday 22 October Wednesday 24 October Thursday 25 October Friday 26 October Friday 26 October Monday 5 November Tuesday 6 November Tuesday 13 November Wednesday 14 November Thursday 15 November Monday 19 November Wednesday 21 November Thurs 22 November Saturday 24 November Wednesday 28 November Thursday 29 November Friday 7 December Tuesday 11 December Tuesday 11 December Thursday 13 December Monday 17 December Thursday 20 December Friday 21 December Friday 21 December

7pm Year 3 – 6 School Production ‘Dragon Girl’, Eltham College 3pm Assembly P – 6 Maths is Fun Incursion 6.30pm Prep & Year 1 Sensational Showcase Performance Year 5 Tiger Paw Program 6.30pm Year 2 Sensational Showcase Performance 1.15pm Colour Run 2.30pm Term 3 Ends – No assembly 9am T4 begins Nillumbik Division Athletics Yr 6 and SRC Semester 1 & 2 - Photos Coding Incursion PFC Bunnings Eltham BBQ 6.30pm Finance Exec Meeting, 7pm School Council Meeting Mango Orders and Payment Due Yrs 3 & 4 Balance Gym begins Bandanna Day 2.15pm PFC Meeting, Middle Years Building Curriculum Day – No students at school Melbourne Cup – No students at school 7pm Yr 5 & 6 Parents Information Session H&HR 2019 Prep Transition Day 1: 9.30am – 12noon Yrs 5 & 6 H & HR begins 6.30pm Finance Exec Meeting, 7pm School Council Meeting 2019 Prep Transition Day 2: 1pm -3pm Preps – Yr 2 Swimming Program begins PFC Election Day BBQ, Cake Stall and Mini Market 2019 Prep Transition Day 3: 9.30am-12noon followed by BBQ 12noon-1pm 7pm 2019 Prep Parents Info Evening with Uniforms at 6.15pm T4 Special Lunch Day RPS Step Up Day Preps – Yr 5 Yr 6 to Yr 7 Orientation Day at Government Secondary Schools Year 6 Graduation – Strada, Eltham Christmas Carols @ Twilight Yrs 5 & 6 Funfields 12.45pm Last Assembly and Christmas Raffle Draw 1.30pm T4 Ends

Tuesday 29 January Tuesday 29 January Wednesday 30 January Thursday 31 January Friday 22 February Monday 18 March Thursday 28 March Friday 29 March Friday 10 May Mon 5 – Wedns 7 August Wednesday 14 August Friday 16 August Thursday 12 September Mon 21– Wedns 23 Oct Monday 4 November Tuesday 5 November

Teachers at School – No students at school 9am – 2pm Book Bags & Uniform Order collection 9am Term 1 2019 begins for Yr 1 – Yr 6 9.30am – 3pm Term 1 2019 begins for Preps Eltham District Swimming Yr 6 National Young Leaders Day Alteration to School Day – Parent Teacher Student Interviews School Photo Day Curriculum Day – No students at school Yrs 5 & 6 Camp, Anglesea Eltham District Athletics Curriculum Day – No students at school Alteration to School Day – Parent Teacher Student Interviews Yrs 3 & 4 Camp, ‘The Island’, Philip Island Curriculum Day – No students at school Melbourne Cup – No students at school

Assembly times until the end of term This Friday Friday 14 September Week 9 - 3pm Assembly

Friday 21 September Week 10 – Assembly cancelled due to 1.15pm Colour Run

PRINCIPAL REPORT

Dear Parents,

Here we are again at the end of a term, and what a term it was! As I write this newsletter today, I think back to this time last year when I was full of trepidation about what was to come of my appointment at Research Primary School. You gave me a run for my money with your curious questions, feedback, ideas and stories. It really was like jumping into the frying pan and despite my smile, you made me sweat, and so you should! Being a Principal is a pretty important job and I needed to learn your context quickly. As the months rolled on, the trust grew further and just like that, I was suddenly a part of the Research Primary School family. We have achieved a lot together team. Building relationships in the community, building our school profile and school pride, high expectations and every minute counts have become a part of our culture, restorative practices, a potential buildings project, and our prep enrolment have increased. We continue to offer an outstanding program for our kids and they are achieving both academically and personally. Is there still work to do? Of course, there will be forever, however, we are certainly heading in the right direction. Thank you for all of your contributions, feedback and ideas, transparency and most importantly your communication. “You don’t get harmony when everyone sings the same note”, Steve Honey. This community makes a great team.

Production fever has officially hit us and I am sure that you are all as excited as I am to watch both the P – 2 and the 3 – 6 shows. I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has chipped in to make these evenings happen – parents and friends, students and teachers. A big, special thanks goes to Avril, however, as she has been working around the clock as our director, producer, acting and singing coach, lights, camera and sound and everything else lady. What a talent.

Another super event that we have coming up is our school fundraiser, the colour run. I am still trying to source my white dress but I’m sure that I will be able to pull something out of my hat. It should be a really fun day for everyone and all of the money raised is going towards making our yard a much better place. So please sponsor up! I promise you that I will be hitting up my entire family for cash this week.

On the note of fundraising, I would like to invite you to please put in your fundraising ideas for next year. The office has forms and can help you to fill them in on the spot if you are unsure of what to do. I know that so many of you have excellent new ideas because you tell me. I can’t remember them all so please come in and grab a form. Also, on this note, I am planning to have a meeting in term 4 to discuss the 2019 fete so please keep your eyes open for communication regarding this. It will not be able to go ahead unless we have enough people on board to help out.

I look forward to seeing you at all of our big events over the next fortnight. Please enjoy and celebrate our many talents. Have a wonderful and safe break and make the most of your time together. The spring weather should help with that.

See you when we get back, Ms Vale, Principal

FROM THE OFFICE

HATS A reminder that all children should have a school hat for use during recess, lunchtime and sport. Hats are available from the school office, Sun Hats at $16 or Bucket Hats at $12. ‘No hat, play undercover’

FAMILY ACCOUNTS We would appreciate payment of outstanding monies, we are currently owed over $6,000 for programs and activities the students have participated in during Term 1, 2 & 3, and for which the school has already paid. Payment plans are available and encouraged. Should you have any questions or issues with regard to payments or would like to start a payment plan, please do not hesitate to speak to either Jackie or Carol in the office.

RPS bank account details ANZ Eltham Account Name: Research Primary School Council Official Account BSB: 013 308 Account Number: 254090034

Please ensure you use a detailed description as a reference, so we can identify your deposit.

JAPANESE TRADITIONAL COMEDIAN SHOWKO CAME TO RPS!

All the students enjoyed the performance of Showko on Tuesday 21st August. The performance started with tamasudare, traditional stick shape making. Students then learned how to eat imaginary food with a Japanese folding fan and towel. Some lucky students made a big fish with connected sticks and demonstrated their skills to hold an imaginary bowl and to eat imaginary noodle. After that, Showko did a traditional style comedy with puppets; ninja, sushi master and a big cucumber sushi. It was fun and the students had a great time. Hiroko Mori, Japanese Teacher

VALUES AWARDS

Congratulations to our Values Awards winners, which reflect our RPS Values of Respect, Excellence, Sense of Fun, Equality, Achievement, Resilience, Co-operation and Honesty. Kobi Prep Jossette Prep Anna Yr 1 Florene Yr2 Thomas Yr 2 Claudia Yr 2 Samantha Yr 2 Luca Yr 2 Zak 34H Danielle 34H Amelie 34H

Japanese: Lucy 34H

SPORTS & PE NEWS

INTERSCHOOL SPORT Interschool Sport this Friday, 14 September is a BYE for RPS.

DIVISION ATHLETICS The Division Athletics will be held next term at Meadowglen Athletics Track on Tuesday 9th October (week 1 of Term 4). Congratulations to the following students who will be competing at Meadowglen: Anahatt (High Jump), Charlie (100m, Long Jump), Logan (Long Jump), Zoe (Discus) and Aslan (1500m). More information for these students will be available later this term. Good luck to all our students.

Jocelyn Watts

YEARS 3 – 6 PRODUCTION DRAGON GIRL

TICKETS Wow the production this year has come together nicely, tickets are still available through Trybooking, please follow this link https://www.trybooking.com/XGMT, please be aware that Trybooking charge a 30c booking fee for each ticket. Online ticket sales will close 12noon on Thursday for that evenings performance and at 12noon on Friday before the evening performance. However, tickets will be available on the door of each performance, see Carol or Jackie in the theatre foyer. (Adult $21 Child $15). Please contact the RPS office if you have any questions regarding tickets.

PERMISSION REQUIRED – DRESS REHEARSAL A reminder that this Thursday, 13 September all students require permission to attend the dress rehearsal of Dragon Girl at Eltham College. Please ensure you have given your child permission via COMPASS or by a signed note. PRODUCTION DVD AVAILABLE Once again Qantem Multimedia will be videoing our production. Please note that they are only fliming the Friday night performance. Order envelopes have been sent home today and need to be returned by next Wednesday 19th September. ACCESS TO CLARKE AUDITORIUM As you will be aware this year’s production is being held at Eltham College, Harold Mitchell Performing Arts Centre, Clarke Auditorium. A map was sent home last week but for your information, the best parking areas are at the front of the college either Entrance A off Main Road or Entrance B off Bells Hill Rd (marked green on the map). The performing arts centre is marked in yellow and the foyer, where you drop off and collect your performer is marked in red. Please contact the RPS office if you have any questions regading access.

PARENTS & FRIENDS COMMUNITY (PFC)

The PFC are calling for all fundraising ideas for 2019 – all ideas are welcome. Please collect a fundraising proposal form from the office (or print the attached document), complete and return to the office ready for the next PFC meeting,Friday 26th October. If you have any questions please ask either Michelle or Nadene, Jackie or Carol in the office may be able to help too.

Less than 2 weeks to go…. Until the students have the time of their life!! How is everyone going with their fundraising goal??? Hopefully students have been raising funds using their sponsorship forms or using fundraising through the www.myprofilepage.com.au

Don’t forget the more sponsorship donations you receive the better the prize you can choose.

A few reminders for parents:

*Complete and return the consent form asap to participate! *All money and sponsorship forms due back Wednesday week - 19th September *on the last Friday of term, 21st September remember to wear old clothes and a white tshirt MANGO TIME AGAIN The Mango Fundraiser pick and pack trays of fresh delicious Queensland mangoes during their premium harvest period and delivers them directly to us on a date between 10-21 December. A tray has between 12-23 mangoes depending on their size and are a bargain at only $26 per tray. Each tray sold raises money for our school so please offer them to family, friends, co-workers and neighbours.

An order form came home yesterday and needs to be returned to school via the office with payment by Wednesday 24th October (next term). Additional order forms are available from the school office. Lucy Settle BUNNINGS BBQ - SUNDAY 21ST OCTOBER Just wondering if anyone has time throughout the day to help out or even if someone has a business that may like to help sponsor this school event please contact Jess Hayes. ELECTION DAY BBQ AND MINI MARKET – SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER Saturday 24th November is election day! The school will be holding an all day BBQ, cake stall and mini market. If anyone can help on the day please contact the office or Jess Hayes or if you would like to have a stall at the mini market for $50 then please advise Jess as soon as possible.

CANTEEN ROSTER & NEWS

We require volunteers for this Friday, please see below. The children really enjoy seeing their parents (or even their grandparent) at school during the day and your own child/children will receive one free treat from the canteen when you or a family member are on duty. Note that new volunteers will be rostered on with someone who is familiar with the duties.

Lunch orders and counter sales are currently only held on Fridays.

Please send a text message to Jacqui Robinson (0414 362 275) or enter your name on the sign-up sheet at the office as soon as possible.

Thanks again for your continual support. RPS Parents and Friends Community

Date Time Name

Friday 14 Sept 9 – 11.30am 11.30 – 1.50pm 11.30 -1.50pm

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Friday 21 Sept Canteen Closed Last day of Term

SCHOOL BANKING NEWS

School Banking has finished for this term and will resume Friday 12th October in Term 4.

If your child would like to join the program and open their very own bank account please go online to: https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/accounts/savings-accounts/youthsaver/apply-online.html

Please ensure all yellow wallets are placed into your child’s classroom bank bag first thing in the morning to ensure their deposit is processed. All money should be securely enclosed in the Velcro pocket and deposit slips must be completed. Save from as little as 5c per week. Claire W

56 HOOPTIME

AS Boys AS Girls FS Raiders FS Rams Rookie Rockets Rookie Ravens Zen – Capt Matilda – Capt Ali – Capt Jesse H – Capt Bridie – Capt Luke T - Capt Jesse T Chloe Brodie Angus Lyla Tim Charlie Steph Mitch Hayden Sarah Riley Henry Anahatt Josh Sjouke Harvey D Logan Tynan Georgia Sasha Scout Eric Jade Baxter Leila Grace Veronica Mathew Olivia Mathias Hana Annika Mia Dante Amelie

Sienna

Another day of fun and sportsmanship was had at Nunawading Stadium last week with the 5/6 Hooptime round robin. Enormous thanks to Katie, Mrs Watts and Luke H who helped out coaching and to Mrs Babic and the parents attending on the day who scored and cheered tirelessly. Also a big thank you to Sjouke, Riley, Mathew and Logan from G4 who didn't hesitate to step up and join us when a couple of teams were short of players.

All 6 of our teams entered performed very well over the course of the tournament, with skills improving with each game. The captains did a terrific job making sure everyone was at the right court at the correct time ready to play.

Our All Star Girls team will compete again later in the year in the Regional Finals. Congratulations to all the students who took part, you're all superstars and I'm very proud of you. Keep shooting hoops !

Jacki T

OSHClub

All families must be enrolled to attend the program and remember enrolment is free!! Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.au, bookings and cancellations can be managed via your online account.

For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

OSHC program phone: 0427 793 936 OSHClub Head Office: 03 8564 9000 OSHC Coordinator: Serren OSHC Assistant: Teresa

*Families can apply for Child Care Benefit and the 50% Child Care Rebate. The CCR is not means tested which means just about all working or studying parents are eligible to receive it. Enrol and book sessions through our website www.oshclub.com.au

The program is as follows: BSC 6.28 to 10.15 (20.30 if parents don’t apply or are not eligible for the 50% CCR) ASC 7.91 to 13.13 (26.25 if parents don’t apply or are not eligible for the 50% CCR)

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