DATES TO

REMEMBER

Friday 28 June

Whole School

Assembly @ 9.15

Last day of Term

1.30 finish

Monday 22 July

Grade 1

Swimming

Friday 26 July

Whole School

Assembly @ 9.15

STUDENT FREE DAYS

Thursday 1 August

&

Friday 2 August

What’s UPPs NEWSLETTER NO 9 TUESDAY 25 JUNE 2019

From the Principal

Reports

I would like to thank our teachers for their professional-

ism and care when developing the children’s reports. It

was such a pleasure to read the reports and to learn

more about each child’s learning progress. Please do

not hesitate to contact me or your child’s teacher if you have any concerns or

questions about the reports or your child’s progress. Reports will be sent home

with the children on Wednesday.

Code of Conduct Cards

Code of Conduct Cards will be sent home on Wednesday with

reports and we ask that they be signed and returned by the

end of term. Code of Conduct Cards are used to communicate

with you regarding your child’s behaviour in the classroom

and in the yard. Congratulations to the many children who

have demonstrated excellent behaviour throughout Term 2.

Parent Connections

There are some opportunities for parents and carers

to engage with the school this week

Grade 4 have their Invention Convention on

Thursday after school from 3:10pm until 4pm.

Grade 2 and 3B are swimming this week and parents are most welcome

to attend

We have a whole school assembly this Friday at 9.15am in the Multi-

Purpose Room

Computers Available

The Lions Club of Corio, Norlane have generously offered

re-conditioned computers to our community. If you would like

more information, please contact our office and we can provide

contact details. They have desktop systems, laptops 14” and

netbooks 10” on offer. We thank them for their generosity.

Staff Professional Learning – Student Free Days

There will be two consecutive student free days next term. As you are aware, our school is an

authorised International Baccalaureate world school and the delivery of this program requires

that our teaching staff engage in continuous professional learning. Much of this takes place

after school; however, we will be completing a two-day workshop on “Building for the Future’

early in Term 3.

The workshop will be held on:

Thursday 1st August

Friday 2nd August.

This means that classes will not be held and students will not be required at school on these days.

I can understand that this causes some issues for working parents. We have approached the YMCA with regard to

offering childcare, and if there is enough interest, they will run a program on these two days. Please speak with the

YMCA staff directly if you would like to use this service.

Dates for your Diary

Please note that these dates were accurate on the date that this newsletter was printed. Dates may be subject to

change.

Monday 22nd July- Grade 1 Swimming commences

Friday 26th July- Whole School Assembly at 9.15am

Thursday 1st August and Friday 2nd August – Student Free Days

Friday 16th August- Whole School Assembly at 9.15am

Friday 23rd August- Foundation excursion to Inglenook Dairy

Friday 6th September - UPPS Trivia Night

Wednesday 11th – Friday 13th September – Grade 4 Camp

Wednesday 18th September at 9.15am- Whole School Assembly

Thursday 19th September -3.30-6.60pm and Friday 20th September 9-1pm – Learning Conferences

Arrangements for Friday- Last Day of Term

Classes will finish on Friday 28th June at 1.30pm.

Many thanks for your support throughout the term. Best wishes to all for a happy and

restful break. Stay safe and see you next term.

Janet Hillgrove

PACER REBATE

Students from our school have recently undertaken, an education tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to

visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in

meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $30

per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs.

The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion and was calculated

into the cost of the camp for extra snacks and part time teacher wages – who worked extra

days.

Approaches to Learning Awards Indiana Atkins FA Indiana shows excellent communication skills, speaking clearly and confidently in front of an audience. Well done, Indiana!

Cooper Gambino FB For his outstanding communication skills. Cooper listens to others and speaks clearly and confidently when addressing the class.

Olivia Carey 1A For being a respectful communicator when sharing her knowledge about direction, place and communication.

Georgia Murnane 1B For challenging yourself as a communicator and presenting at Junior Unit Assemblies. Keep being courageous and sharing your ideas. Your voice is important!

Taya Dunne 2A For actively contributing to classroom discussions and attentively listening to her peers’ thoughts and opinions.

Esther Cutts 2B For speaking confidently and clearly at our Junior Unit Assembly and for always giving respect to others by listening attentively. Well done, Esther.

Mikayla Ainley 3A For the courageous approach you have shown to improving your writing, speaking and listening skills this term. Well done!

Willow Lynch 3B For the creativity and commitment you showed in the creation of your informative text.

Billie Perkins 4A For your excellent communication skills and for being an active listener. You always show respect and take on board what others are saying. Well done, Billie.

Alyssa Goldsworthy 4B For her ongoing support to assist others in their learning journey, respecting that they may be on different paths. Alyssa is quick to listen attentively and share her thoughts or stories confidently. 4B are lucky to have her and the ongoing support she offers!

Zahri Cassells 5A For always modelling respectful communication skills. Zahri is an active listener in the classroom and communicates appropriately with her peers and teachers.

Tara Grant 5B For her strength in communication skills. Tara writes expressively, reads with good comprehension and is an articulate speaker.

Abbigail Gordon-Harrison 6A For the way she was able to work both collaboratively and independently on her building task. Abbigail showed wonderful initiative. Shaylee Quinney 6B For the thoughtful way she worked with her partner to complete her building. Shaylee was able to discuss ideas and solutions to design problems throughout the task in a considerate and knowledgeable way.

Byron Ashmore Art For always contributing his thoughts and ideas during class discussions and showing respect for others in the art room. Well done Byron!

Takoda Stanton LOTE For taking on extra responsibilities to extend her learning in a variety of ways in Japanese. She is willing to offer assistance to both her classmates and her teachers.

Joey Caris Performing For taking on a leadership role when directing and filming an entertaining Arts movie with his group in Drama.

Lailla Church Music For her amazing social skills in class, a range of music clubs and the choir. Lailla is able to cooperate with students of all ages and provides assistance and an example to her peers without a fuss or needing to be asked. Lailla, your kindness and care of all around you and your musical skills are very much appreciated.

JUNIOR UNIT In our last week of Term 2 we are reflecting on the many successes we have enjoyed in the Junior Unit, and

planning new learning goals. Your child’s school report is an opportunity for your family to also reflect on the

semester, and these will be sent home on Wednesday. Here are some reflections shared by students:

“I like to do letters.” Natalia (FA )

“I like testing things.” Brooklyn (FB)

“I’m thinking I’m ready for grade 2.” Abbygail (1A)

“I was proud of my learning when I challenged myself in writing.” Georgia (1B)

“I was an inquirer learning new things about the celebration, Easter.” Ellah (2A)

“I was a communicator when I worked in a team.” Jacob (2B)

Thank you for your continued support this term. Children will be bringing home a set of take home books to

support continued reading over the holidays. The cool weather is a great chance to snuggle up with a book.

Remember to add the books you read to your Premier’s Reading Challenge count!

MIDDLE UNIT

Our Grade 3 students have been working hard to create informative texts that share information about notable

scientific discoveries; from the Solar System to dinosaurs, black holes to technology, and even the discovery of

dynamite. Our books have been added to our class libraries. They could easily be mistaken for real books as they

include glossaries and bibliographies that reference where the research has come from.

In Grade 4, we are almost ready for our ‘Invention Convention’ which is taking place this Thursday after school. We

are putting the final touches on our prototypes this week and reflecting on the processes that have allowed us to

plan, design and create inventions that serve the needs of others in our community. Our Grade 4 classrooms will be

open on Thursday from 3.10pm until 4pm. All welcome!

Thank you to Grade 4 families who have returned permission forms and deposits for Grade 4 camp. If you have not

yet done so, could all deposits please be paid to the office by Friday 28th June.

SENIOR UNIT

This week brings a huge term in the Senior Unit to a conclusion. The list of events, activities and achievements is

endless and we are very proud of the way the students are handling themselves.

Grade 6 students completed their building projects on Friday and will have a chance to present these to their peers

this week. They were able to collaborate wonderfully with a partner, showing terrific communication skills.

Students have now moved onto their ‘Where We Are in Place and Time” unit which will develop students

understanding of migration, its causes and its affect on Australia’s demographic.

Grade 5 students enjoyed their excursion to Narmbool on Friday. Thank you to all families for promptly returning

their permission slips as this assisted the organisation of the excursion. Grade 5 students presented some

wonderful work on natural disasters at our recent Unit Assembly, showing a wonderful understanding of their

causes and effects.

It was wonderful to receive such positive feedback from Shayne Reese swimming about our Senior Unit students’

behaviour. As teachers it makes us very proud to hear of the wonderful attitude presented by those representing

our school.

Different forms of expression communicate beliefs and

values

Key Concepts:

FUNCTION, CONNECTION, PERSPECTIVE

Related Concepts:

Stories, pattern

Lines of Inquiry:

the purpose of sharing myths and legends

how ideas and feelings are communicated through pictures, music and

vocabulary

demonstrating and exploring our creativity through role play and technology

Learner Profile Attributes: Caring, principled, courageous, communicators

Attitudes: Cooperation, creative, empathy

Approaches to learning: Thinking, self-management and communication skills

Specialist collaboration: Music and Japanese

The Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Urquhart Park Primary School

Here are just a few examples of the wonderful Myths written by our Grade 2 authors as part of their ‘How we Express Ourselves’ unit. They then presented their stories to their peers.

The Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Urquhart Park Primary School

Japanese：Mr. Paxton

Konnichiwa!

Last week our grade 5/6 students practised and

painted a beautiful “shodo” (Japanese calli-

graphic picture). They could choose between

“Reiwa” and “Nihongo”.

Reiwa 令和 is the era of Japan that

began on 1 May 2019, the day on which Em-

peror Akihito's elder son, Naruhito, ascended

the throne as the 126th Emperor of Japan.

Reiwa is interpreted as beautiful harmony.

Nihongo The word “Nihongo” means “Japanese language”, and originates from ancient times when Japanese peo-ple thought the sun rose in

their country before anywhere else. Japanese Club: Students can enjoy a range of activities including origami, man-

ga drawing, cooking, and playing traditional Japanese toys and games. Japanese

club is held at lunchtime in the Japanese room. Monday: Grades F-2 Wednesday: Grades 3-4

Thursday: Grades 5-6

ni hon go

day/sun source language

THE SUSTAINABLE

GARDENING KITCHEN …is

preparing for the July 1st, 2019

ban of disposing e-waste into our

rubbish bins.

e-waste – or electronic

waste – is growing three

times faster than the rate of

standard municipal waste. It

contains many potentially

hazardous and valuable ma-

terials, which don‘t belong in

e-waste is any item with a

plug, battery or power cord

that is no longer working or

wanted.

It covers a whole range of items

from phones and refrigerators to

fluorescent light tubes:

Large appliances

Refrigerators

·Washing Machines

· Cookers

· Microwaves

· Electric fans

· Air conditioners

Small appliances

· Irons

· Toasters

· Coffee machines

· Hair dryers

· Watches

IT and TV equipment

· Computers

· Laptops

· Printers

· Mobile phones

· Televisions

· Remote controls

Lighting equipment

Fluorescent lamps

High intensity

Discharge lamps

Compact fluorescent

lamps

LEDs

Electrical and electronic

tools

Drills

Saws

Sewing machines

Lawn mowers

Batteries

Toys, leisure and sport

equipment

Electric trains and racing cars

Hand-held video games

Consoles

Amplifiers

Musical instruments

Radios

Where can I take my e-

waste in Ballarat?

All types of eWaste can be taken

to the Ballarat Transfer Station.

Small items and residential quan-

tities of e-waste are accepted free

of charge.

You can take batteries, mobile

phones and small e-waste items

to the

Ballarat and Wendouree Library

or the Phoenix Building (25

Armstrong Street North, Ballarat

Central) free of charge.

Remember … Take

your waste to a better

place!

Ms. Hartmann

The Sustainable Gardening

Kitchen

What a fantastic Semester we’ve had in Performing Arts! Each class this Semester has put in so much effort

and it has been great to see the brilliant dances and drama pieces

they have created!

Just a Reminder…

Wednesday Lunch – Junior Dance Club (F-3)

Thursday Lunch – Victorian State School Spectacular Rehearsals

Friday Lunch – Senior Dance Club (4-6)

Our State School Spectacular group have been working incredibly hard in rehearsals. They’re looking forward to sharing one of their dances at

this Friday’s Whole School Assembly!

Upcoming Music Dates for your Diary

Week 10 - Friday 28/6 - Seedlings perform at Whole School Assembly Term 3 Week 7—Monday 26/8/19 - Choirs to Royal South Street Eisteddfod

As the Semester draws to a close it is time for the classes to swap over in the Music room. In Semester 2

Grades 2A, Foundation, Grade1 and Grade 6 classes will take their turn to visit the Music Room for

classes each week. It has been a pleasure to teach Grades 2B, 3,4 and 5 this semester and, while I will

miss seeing them for class each week , I am confident that many of them will take up one of the many

other opportunities available to visit the Music Room each week.

There are many ways for children to participate in Music outside of the classroom at UPPS.

Our lunchtime clubs program is open to all children throughout the week, with at least three Music Clubs

on offer each week. These change each term and some clubs are offered to children at particular year

levels, however we know aleady that Kazoo Club will continue in Term 3 for students at all year levels to

participate in. All you need is a Kazoo!

In addition to the lunchtime clubs, UPPS has two choirs to be part of, the Saplings for Grades 2-6

(Rehearsals Friday 8am-8.45am in the Music Room) and in Term 3 this year the Saplings Choir for Grades

F-1 will continue for students who choose to make the commitment. (please see separate note) Both

of these groups will attend the Royal South Street Eisteddfod to represent our school on August 26th,

2019. Singing in a choir is the perfect way for young singers to develop their skills prior to having singing

lessons when they reach high school.

Finally, we are fortunate to have a number of instrumental teachers who visit our school each week and

offer individual or small group lessons on a range of instruments through a “user pays system”. We cur-

rently offer Violin, Piano, Recorder, Guitar and Drums. If your child would like to have lessons please fill

in the application form available at the office.

Have a great break and see you next term in the Music Room! Mrs Allen. M

to all performers from the last two weeks, but especially to our Instrumental

Concert performers from Week 8 and also to our Grade 2a Violin Graduates on

Monday who performed in an end of semester concert for their parents, fami-

lies and friends. We also look forward to the Seedlings Performance at assem-

bly on Friday this week.

Reminder: Term 3 After

School Sports

Grade 5/6 Basketball – On

Thursdays at the Ballarat Miner

dome Stadium. Mr Dixon and Miss Quandt will be

coaching the basketball teams this term, Permis-

sion notes will be sent out the first week of Term 3.

Grade 3/4 and 5/6 Netball –

On Tuesday nights. Miss Hardy

is coaching the 3/4 team and Miss

Bond is coaching the 5/6 team.

For Term 3, Permission notes and

full payment will be collected for

the term during Week 1 and 2 of

Term 3. This will help out on the

nights of Netball.

Grade 5/6 Badminton – On

Wednesday nights from 4.15pm –

5.30pm. Miss Q is coaching Badminton

during Term 3.

Swimming Term 3

So far we have had fantastic feedback from our swimming

program with Shayne Reece. Next term Grade 1 will be

swimming in Week 2 Monday 22nd July— Friday 26th July.

Foundation classes will be swimming in Term 4 in Week 5.

Girls Regional Soccer Team:

A HUGE congratulations to our girls soccer team who have competed at the Regional Soccer tournament and pro-gressed to compete at State. We are so proud of the amazing efforts from each and every one of you!. Well done to Miss Devlin for coaching the team to success. Best of luck for States. Go UPPS!!

What's coming up in Term 3.. During Term 3 we have many events happening such as our

Grade 3,4,5 and 6 Tournament day at Major League. The

Division Athletics Carnival will be happening later in term 3,

for the students representing UPPS there will be training

sessions throughout next term.

UPPS RED SOX Dominate

Winter Sports Comp!!! Bring on State Championships in Melbourne 6th Sept 2019!

The RED SOX put in a sensational performance at Fridays Regional Championship

Comp! Scores were 8-0 vs Grampians & 2-0 vs St Columbas PS. Our Red Sox Girls

dominated and are Champions of the Greater Western Region!!! We are so

proud. Teamwork & great tactical skill was the key to their success. Captained by

Maddie, everyone gave it their all, played their hearts out and had so much fun!

Thanks to the supporters who

came along to support us!

Soccer Club is on a Thursday at

lunchtime at Arbol Arena.

Thanks

Miss Devlin

Grade 1A & 1B

Grade 1A &1B have been having fun designing & creating Living Things during Art. The students have enjoyed connecting

and linking their learning to the classroom Unit of Inquiry: Sharing The Planet. The students constructed their designs

from recycled materials and used observational skills to draw a representation of

their living creature. All creations are at the office on display. Well done Guys!

Just a reminder…..

Photography Club is on a Monday at Lunchtime (invitation only– see me if you are

interested)

Art Club is on a Tuesday at Lunchtime (all welcome)

Any donations would be greatly appreciated please. We are still collecting newspapers and odds and ends for the Art

Room.

Thanks

Miss Devlin

We are proud and excited to have some of our students participating in the 2019 Victorian State Schools Spectacular: Made of Stars The Spectacular brings together government school communities from across Victoria. Fittingly, this year’s theme, Made of Stars, will feature a galaxy of out-of-this-world performances showing that these students are made of star stuff. The three-hour live show – involving music, dance, skateboarding and circus arts – will be performed to an audience of around 12,000 people at Melbourne Arena on Saturday 14 September over two shows at 1pm and 6:30pm. Talented Victorian students will feature on stage, while many other students will work behind the scenes, gaining unique, on-the-job, professional experience. The Spectacular is a creative vision of industry professionals including Creative Director Neill Gladwin, Musical Director Chong Lim AM, Dance Director Deon Nuku, (Scooby Doo, Happy Feet, Moulin Rouge) and Associate Dance Director Yvette Lee, (Dancing with the Stars, X-Factor Australia, Australia’s Got Talent and So You Think You Can Dance). For a fun, family entertainment experience, and to cheer on our students from the audience, be quick to secure tickets when they go on sale at 9am Wednesday 12 June via www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular For the best view of our students, please purchase tickets in quadrant 2, Sections 17, 18, 19, 44 or 45. Adult: $40 Child Under 15: $20 Concession: $30 Buy 10 tickets and get one adult ticket free (the 11th ticket is free) by

calling Group Bookings on 1300 364 001.